This Week on WLX-TV
May 13th, 2016 – May 20th, 2016
WLX-TV, The St. Lucie Education Channel
Comcast Channel 13 (Ft. Pierce), Channel 19 (Port St. Lucie)
Home Town Cable Channel 19 (Tradition)
AT&T U-verse Channel 99, Litestream Cable Channel 65 (St. James)
School District Wireless Channel 36 (In schools) scheduled to launch M
May 16 at 8:56
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Regular Programming:
Hey Coach
Host: John Messina
Special guests: Michael Stutzke, Athletic Director Sebastian River HS, Mike Graham, Editor for
TC Palm and Rick Baxter, Marketing Manager for TC Palm
Spotlight on the Arts
Host: Dr. Kevin G. Perry: The Spotlight" brings you the best Education and Entertainment
information by the Arts programs in St. Lucie Public Schools. Dr. Perry will sit down with
Patrick Madden and Students from the summer Musical "Bye, Bye Birdie" to discuss the
production aspect of the 20th year Anniversary show and to discuss the importance of Arts
education.
Education Foundation of SLC – Foundation Focus
Foundation Focus is a television program conducted by the St Lucie Education Foundation.
It is hosted by the Executive Director of the Foundation. The purpose of the program is to
raise the awareness of the purpose and activities of the Foundation and to discuss relevant
issues that meet our primary mission to promote, encourage and recognize excellence in
public education. We do this by providing grants and awarding scholarships to students.
We are a direct support organization of the St Lucie Public School District and all of our
activities support public K-12 education in St Lucie County.
Legal Affairs
Host Diamond Litty, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit’s Public Defender.
Special Guests: Pace Center for Girls Treasure Coast - Ms. Vickie Colter, Executive
Director, Ms. Adrienne Huggins, Social Services Manager and Jessica Sedres, Student
Notebook
Host: Jane Whitaker, SLPS Elementary School Program Specialist
Our guests this month on Notebook include Ms. Melanie Wiles, Chief Philanthropy Officer
for the Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County and Miss Aleisha Johnson, the 2016 Youth of
the Year! They will share about the various programs supported by the Boys and Girls
Clubs throughout the school year and summer. We'll have an opportunity to hear about
how the Boys and Girls Club impacted Aleisha's life and personal goals, as well as all the
exciting things that she has been involved in since being chosen for the prestigious award.
Find out about ways you can get involved and help further this mission. Hear about some
exciting events just around the corner that you don't want to miss!
Eye on St. Lucie
Host Kerry Padrick, SLPS Chief Communications Officer
Eye on St. Lucie is a monthly show where St. Lucie Public School officials share insightful
perspectives on school policies, operations, and instructional practices. Recruitment &
retention segment.
School Report
St. Lucie Public Schools - An innovative partnership that has been in development for
several months, literally took off at Adams Arena in Fort Pierce as middle school students
compete for top honors by navigating drones through a maze. In a joint venture with the
Treasure Coast Research Park, AT&T, and St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS), 18 drones were
donated to support inquiry programs at Dan McCarty Middle School, Samuel S. Gaines K – 8
Academy, and West Gate K – 8 School.
Speakers Bureau - Dan McCarty Middle School
The Speakers Bureau Special Guest Speakers at Dan McCarty Middle School this month
were Representative Larry Lee, Mr. Jerome Ryant, Reverend Kenny Mills and Mr. Lafayette
Ashley. Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade students had the opportunity to hear the authentic
testimonials of their guest speakers. Three separate sessions were held to accommodate
each grade group and each session began with a musical presentation from Dr. Rolanda
Jones and her Students playing their African Drums.
Speakers Bureau - Ft. Pierce Westwood High School
The Speakers Bureau Special Guest Speakers at Ft. Pierce Westwood High School this
month were Mr. Randy Roundtree, Mr. Darcy McFolley, Mr. Thernell Mills, and Mrs. Shaniek
Maynard. All the speakers expressed to the students the importance of making the right
choices as they journey through life. The central theme that was expressed by all the
speakers was, “It’s okay to be different and not follow the crowd.”
Speakers Bureau – Samuel S. Gaines Academy K-8
The Speakers Bureau Special Guest Speakers at Samuel S. Gaines Academy K-8 this month
were Mr. E. Wayne Gent, Superintendent of St. Lucie Public Schools, and Mr. Lafayette
Ashley, Graduating Senior of Ft. Pierce Central High School Class of 2016. Mr. Gent captured
the attention of the students as he told them how he chose to never give up on his dream of
becoming a superintendent of schools. Mr. Ashley inspired the students by sharing some of
his personal challenges and expressed to them that if you want something bad enough, you
will work hard to get it. Mr. Ashley will be attending Warner University in the fall on a full
ride scholarship.
Hibiscus Children’s Center
The Hibiscus Children’s Center program focuses on April - National Child Abuse Prevention
Month. Paul Sexton, Hibiscus Children’s Center CEO, hosts the show and his guests are
Chloe Henry and Art Ciasca. Chloe is a former Hibiscus resident who years ago, was moved
around from foster home to foster home, then placed at Hibiscus Children’s Center. She is
sharing her story to help bring awareness about child abuse and growing up in the child
welfare system. During a very difficult and scary time in her young life, she found safety,
guidance and love at the Hibiscus Shelter. Paul will discuss with Art Ciasca, CEO of Suncoast
Mental Health, the critical mental health services that both Suncoast and Hibiscus provide
to the community and the importance of recognizing mental health issues and how they are
addressed in our community. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so this program
brings together two very important months that shed awareness on critical subjects our
children and families are facing.
¿Qué Pasa St. Lucie?
Host Linda Tapia - This month highlight on ¿Que Pasa St. Lucie? Linda Tapia interviews Lydia
Sciarrino, COO of Whole Family Health Center discussing their mission to provide integrated
quality and affordable primary, preventive and behavioral healthcare services offered regardless
of patient’s socio-economic status or ability to pay. And, the desire to educate our Hispanic
community on the importance of seeking medical services immediately as many don’t seek
medical services due to financial reasons.
Programa: ¿Qué Pasa St. Lucie? Fecha: 11 de Marzo, 2016 Tiempo: 9 am Segmento: 1 / de
veinte de ocho minutos a Anfitrión: Linda Tapia Invitado: Lidia Sciarrino, Directora de Whole
Family Health Center Tema: Whole Family Health Center
Este destacado mes en ¿Qué Pasa St. Lucie? Linda Tapia entrevista a Lydia Sciarrino, Directora
de Whole Family Health Center discuten sobre su misión de ofrecer una calidad integrada y
asequible primaria, servicios de salud preventivos y de comportamiento que se ofrecen sin
importar su estatus socioeconómico del paciente o la capacidad de pago. Y el deseo en educar a
nuestra comunidad hispana sobre la importancia de buscar atención médica de inmediato como
muchos no buscan atención médica debido a razones financieras.
Sak Pase
Host Marie Remy:
Title: Nirlaine Tallandier Smartt St Lucie County Jij
Nirlaine Tallandier Smart first Haitian American female Judge here in St Lucie County discusses how she
worked her way up to become a judge. She also gives advice to young adults on the importance of getting a
good education.
Creole Version;
Nirlaine Tallandier Smartt Premye Fanm ayisyen Ameriken Jij isit la nan Kanton St. Lucie diskite
kijan li Te travay pou li te kapab vin yon Jij . Li bay jèn adilt yo kek konsèy sou enpòtans pou yo
resevwa yon bon edikasyon.
Live United
This month on LIVE UNITED Special Guests:
Special Guest: David Vaina will be joining us from the Treasure Coast Food Bank to discuss
their programs that help feed the hungry in St. Lucie County.
Special Guest: Jeff Egelston from Arc of St. Lucie County will be on to discuss After School
programs, educational training and other programs for individuals with mental and
physical impairments.
Community Connections
Hosts: Sean Boyle & Ashley Mock, Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County
Special Guest: Denise Natalizio, Licensing Director for Devereux Community Based Care,
the agency that coordinates the child welfare system in our community. Denise is going to
share with us information about foster parenting and the continuing need for foster homes
in our community.
U of F / IFAS
What are those Wild Things in my yard?
Have to ever bend over to observe small black dots moving along the sidewalk, only to
realize they’re ants? Do you get excited when you find a cockroach in the bathroom?
Do you use a magnifying glass to identify the small insects on your kitchen counter?
Perhaps you are a budding entomologist.
Join us for the next adventure in Extension to see if you have what it takes to become a bug
detective.
Special Programming
St. Lucie Education Foundation Scholarship Night 2016
Family Reading Festival 2016
Safety Festival 2016
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School Board Meeting Replays from May 10th , 2016
View the agenda at: http://www.boarddocs.com/fl/stlucie/Board.nsf/public
School Board Meeting replays from the upcoming meeting to be held on June 14th will begin on the 15th
at 1pm.
**Please note: All air times are subject to change**
Video on Demand of The St. Lucie Education Channel programs:
http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/departments/media-services/on-demand.aspx
Program Duplication (DVD)
DVD copies of locally produced shows in the schedule above for district staff,
parents and the general public, may be purchased from the Media Services
department. Please send your payment with order form to: Craig Jerome, Media
Services @ Means Court. Order forms are available at:
http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/departments/media-services/documents/ProgramDuplication-Request.pdf