HELP TSA WIN $100,000 FOR EQUIPMENT! VOTE DAILY!

Our Technology Student Association is in the final round for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest.  We were chosen from 1500 entries, made it to the top 25, and are now in the finals with 11 other schools.  There are only two schools from Florida in the finals.  We are guaranteed to be awarded $70,000 in technology equipment, but we would love to make it to the grand prize level.  Four grand prizes will be chosen by judges but one will be chosen as a peoples choice award.  Parents, students, and staff can vote daily. The website is www.samsung.com/solvefortomorrow, our video is labeled Davenport School of the Arts. You must register the first time you vote by giving your email address. After that, simply go to the website, enter your email and click on "Vote". Spread the word and vote daily!

BARRAGE COMES TO DSA

Barrage – A high-octane string group that features an international, multi-talented cast performing an eclectic mix of music, song and dance brings its show to Davenport School of the Arts on February 29 at 7:00p.m. Tickets for the show are $15 for adults and $10 for students and can be purchased by contacting Kendra Menzie at Davenport School of the Arts.  This public performance is part of the Barrage Educational Outreach Program and provides a rare opportunity for string students and the general public to see and interact with Barrage in a unique and intimate environment.  The concert is sponsored by the Polk County School District.

DSA PRESENTS "POWER HOUR"

Students at DSA are getting a boost toward mastering the FCAT with the new "Power Hour" every Wednesday. The new venture takes advantage of the early release schedule, allowing an extra period from 2:05 to 3:05 on Wednesdays. This extra period will be used by grade level teachers to work with groups and individuals on specific academic areas that need improvement. Every Wednesday, students will follow the early release times for periods 1-8 ; then at 2:05, they will meet in groups to work on academic skill areas. Students will receive more personalized, intensive instruction for areas of weakness during Power Hour. Teachers in the arts (Music, Dance, Drams, and Visual Arts) will also participate with enrichment activities and arts integration geared toward strengthening specific academic weaknesses. Of course, on actual early release Wednesdays, students will be released to go home at 2:05; but, all other Wednesdays, students and parents can look forward to successful acheivement through this power-packed hour!