Foundation News
April 4, 2012
Three students from Florida Virtual School Full Time were selected as Disney Dreamers & Doers Shining Stars. The three Shining Star students were invited to Florida Virtual School headquarters on April 4, 2012, under the assumption that they were participating in a focus group. Mickey Mouse and the Disney prize patrol surprised the students, letting them know they were selected as Shining Stars! Read Press Release
March 23, 2012
Everest University Online Makes Generous Donation to the Foundation for Florida Virtual School
The Foundation for Florida Virtual School accepted a generous $14,000 donation on March 22 from Everest University Online. This donation will go to support the Laptop for Learners program which provides FLVS students in need with a loaner laptop. This program was re-launched in November 2011 and currently more than 35 students are being assisted with a laptop. In the photo left to right: Judy Tordesillas, community and corporate development for Everest University Online; Star Kraschinsky, executive director for The Foundation for Florida Virtual School; Julie Young, president and chief executive officer for Florida Virtual School; and Keith Burkhalter, Everest University Online division vice president of operations.
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March 13, 2012
The Foundation for Florida Virtual School Granted Charitable Status
The Foundation for Florida Virtual School (The Foundation for FLVS) is proud to announce the granting of its 501(c)3 public charity status by the United States Internal Revenue Service. This accomplishment allows The Foundation for FLVS to more vigorously engage in its mission of supporting Florida Virtual School (FLVS) by providing the added value and necessary resources to deliver a high quality, technology-based learning experience to Florida students.
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April 2011
Florida Virtual School sponsors Barnes & Noble Bookfair
Celebrate your connection to FLVS by supporting our bookfair on Saturday, April 30, 2010 (in-store 2-4pm) and online all day April 30 & May 1 (www.bn/com/bookfairs use Bookfair ID 10447142). This event, which includes a teacher-led book reading from “Al Capone Does My Shirts”, benefits FLVS student activities through the FLVS Foundation. This is a great time to buy a book for summer reading. Visit FLVS Bookfair on April 30 at select Barnes & Noble stores (view the story list at www.flvs.net/bookfair) and “Enter to Win” a $10 B&N gift card at each store (32 winners) and a Nook color (1 winner only).
March 2011
Community Learning Center Opens at Tampa YMCA
The Tampa area’s first Virtual Learning Center, an innovative learning environment created for children in grades K-12, opened its doors on March 2, 2011 at the Bob Gilbertson Central City Family YMCA. The learning center was developed in cooperation with the Florida Virtual School Foundation, Everest University Online and the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA to enhance the high-tech resources available to students in the community. “At Florida Virtual School (FLVS), the student is the center behind every decision we make,” said Julie Young, President & CEO of FLVS. “Our Foundation strives to ensure all students have access to world-class education and quality online learning opportunities.”
The Virtual Learning Center, open to all area students, is equipped with computers, Internet access and other resources supplied by Everest University Online. Florida Virtual School faculty will serve as on-site instructors. “We are proud of this unique partnership in online learning in the state of Florida,” said Keith Burkhalter, General Manager and Vice President of Everest University Online, a leader in career education. “In the Florida Virtual School and the YMCA, we have found partners who share our commitment to creating educational opportunities for students that fit the way they learn and live.”
The new learning center is located at the Bob Gilbertson Central City Family YMCA, 110 East Palm Ave in Tampa, where students already take advantage of after-school offerings, teen achievement programs and other family activities provided by the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA. “We’re excited about our partnership with Everest University and Florida Virtual School,” said Michael Brown, Group Vice President of the Tampa YMCA. “Through our efforts, we’ll ensure children have the opportunity to set academic goals, achieve success and become contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.”
Check out the photos from the grand opening on at Foundation's Facebook page
January 2011
Florida Virtual School Announces 2011 Student Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded annually to FLVS students through the Foundation for Florida Virtual School. These scholarships are made possible through the generous donations made to the Foundation. Apply by May 6, 2011 for any of these 11 outstanding opportunities. Check it out here.
December 2010
Community Learning Center Opens at Central Florida Urban League
A big thank you goes out to Foundation sponsors for making the Central Florida Urban League's new Computer Learning Center in Downtown Orlando a reality. Generous donations from Foundation's corporate and individual sponsors, along with Urban League partners - Bank of America, Promethean, FDG Creative, ZMG Construction and City of Orlando - made possible this center that now houses FLVS netbooks serving the learning needs of students in the metro Orlando community. Additionally, FLVS teachers will volunteer their time as academic coaches for students every weekday afternoon, while the FLVS Team will be providing valuable informational sessions for parents on educationally related topics, including online learning and post-secondary options. Check out the photos from the grand opening on December 14th at Foundation's brand-new Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/FLVSFoundation
November 2010
Florida Virtual School sponsors Barnes & Noble Bookfair
On Saturday, November 13, Florida Virtual School teachers and students are hosting a bookfair at select B&N stores in Florida (Visit www.flvs.net/bookfair for an FLVS Reading List and list of participating stores). On November 13 only, 15% of all store sales, including online sales www.bn.com/bookfair, benefit FLVS students through the Foundation. Be sure to mention FLVS when you shop November 13 or enter Bookfair ID 10272896 at online checkout.
August 2010
Congratulations to the 2010 FLVS Scholarship Winners!
For the list of winners and information about other Scholarships that are still accepting applications, click here.
March 2010
The Foundation will be supporting the PRISM Awards.
The mission of the Prism Project is: "Provide dynamic and suportive leadership to Central Florida's school districts, striving to enhance teaching and learning in Kindergarten – Grade 12 science and math, and promote related buisness development, career opportunities, and quality of life for children and youth." Click here for more information
The Foundation supports the Mayor's City Kids program at Parramore Kidz Zone.
"PKZ aims to lower teenage pregnancy, juvenile crime and child abuse rates among children in this neighborhood, and also improve their school performance." Click here for more information
