Julia Landon Lions Stalk the FCAT

Today was the first day for dressing out in our P.E. classes and the first day of a routine that will last for the entire school year, stalking the FCAT! Each day, this pride of black and orange clad lions begins class with an FCAT Bell Ringer that will ultimately bring them one step closer to capturing the biggest lion of them all, the FCAT. As Stephen Covey would say in his Habit #2 of Highly Effective Teens, "Begin with the end in mind!"

Symposiums with Sylvester: August 27, 2008

As part of our ongoing business partnership with Nemours Children's Clinic, Dr. Jim Sylvester will host a monthly symposium for our 8th grade students. Dr. Sylvester, a molecular geniticist, brought Mr. Paul Garfinkel from the Nemours Research Review and Ethics department for the first symposium.

Dr. Sylvester and Mr. Garfinkel gave an overview of the work being done at Nemours and its importance to our own community, the nation, and the world. Students were encouraged to log on to http://www.kidshealth.org/ for the latest in health related topics and information.

Students were emcouraged to begin planning for their futures by

• making the most of their educational opportunities,


• learning to relate to and work well with others, and


• being able to accept change.

We look forward to our next Symposium with Sylvester.

Off and Running

It's been a busy summer preparing for our new mission as a dedicated magnet specializing in rigorous learning and emphasizing leadership skills, but it's all been worth it because Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leadership Development School is off and running.

Besides a hard working staff, countless hours of volunteer hours have been spent preparing for our inaugural year. We couldn't have done it without our wonderful PTSA and the support of our business partners.

We're ready to begin, and we're glad you have chosen to be a part of the exciting things happening at Julia Landon College Prep.