Education Links

Distance Learning for Schools & Families: As Lee County Schools move to implement their Distance Learning Plan, they wanted to give students and families an idea of what to expect. Students will still be given instruction and learning but through a virtual learning plan via Google Classroom beginning March 30th. To help students become familiar with working virtually, they will dedicate time to teach students/families how to work with the essential components of a Google Classroom. As they move forward with the Distance Learning Plan, it is vital that students/families stay connected via School Messenger.

Chromebooks for Lee County School District Students: Families with internet access should contact their child’s school to pick up a Chromebook (computer) by Friday, March 27, 2020. Only one Chromebook (computer) per household will be issued.

Lee County School District Grab & Go Meals: The Lee County School District has announced “Grab & Go” lunch and breakfast at 23 school locations between March 23rd and 27th. Breakfast and lunch will be served together in a single bag. The meals are free for anyone under 18 years of age. Each child must be present at the pick-up location to receive a “Grab & Go” bag. It is expected the meals will be eaten at home, and not the schools where they are picked up. The meals will be available for pick-up between 9:00 am, and 11:00 am at the following schools: Cape Coral Elementary, Patriot Elementary, Hector Cafferata Elementary, Tropic Isles Elementary, North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts, Allen Park Elementary, James Stephens Int’l Academy, San Carlos Park Elementary, Pinewood Elementary, Springs Elementary, Heights Elementary, Villas Elementary, Colonial Elementary, Fort Myers Middle Academy, The Alva School, Orange River Elementary, Manatee Elementary, Mirror Lakes Elementary, Lehigh Acres Elementary, Tortuga Elementary, Riverhall Elementary, Gateway Elementary. Courtesy of Fox4

Gulf Coast Symphony: has compiled free online resources from various arts organizations around the world to help fill your days with great music! Resources include BroadwayHD, MetOpera On Demand, Philadelphia Orchestra, NJ Symphony Orchestra and more!

Native Visions Galleries: continue to remain open for visitors and feature various mediums used include oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, stone, wood, bronze, rare verdite, murano and cast glass. The gallery hours can be found online at Nativevisions.com.

The Naples Players Online Classes: Utilizing a mix of Instagram, Facebook, GoToMeeting, and Zoom, The Naples Players is employing every tool available to us to continue to serve the community. Classes range from Preschool Acting to Adult Tap Classes; and teachers are both local and nationally renowned, a benefit of having virtual class.