Sometimes I come across really great information that doesn’t exactly fit into our article or events category but which I think should be shared with our MacKid families. So I created Bits & Pieces. Below are bits of information that don't fit elsewhere in the newsletter. Email me at cynthiay@macaronikid.com if you have any bits of information you'd like to share.
| Jose Milton Recording Studio @MAS |
The Jose Milton Foundation Recording Studio @ Miami Arts Studio is now open to any school-aged child residing in Miami-Dade County.
Any school-aged child residing in Miami-Dade County may record one track at no cost.
Interested students are asked to submit a YouTube video link on the application found using the email below.
Visit the website HERE to book a session
The recording studio is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-6:30 p.m.
| MDPLS FREE Homework Help & Tutoring Program |
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math and science.
Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12.
Please visit https://www.mdpls.org/tutor/tutoring.asp for course offerings and location information. The Homework Help & Tutoring Program is funded in part by The Children's Trust. The Children's Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami Dade County
For additional information visit the website here.
FREE Tax Preparation at Miami Dade college Through April 13, 2020 |
Miami Dade College (MDC) will once again provide free tax preparation services to low-income individuals, the elderly and non-English speaking residents throughout Miami-Dade County as part of the Internal Revenue’sVolunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA).
Services will be provided from Feb. 4– April 13, 2020, at various MDC campuses.
Requirements to have taxes prepared through the VITA program: Bring a social security card and social security cards of any dependents to be claimed; Photo ID; W-2 earnings statement; 1099 MISC (for self-employed only); 1099 INT (interest income); and any documents pertaining to expenses to be claimed.
For more information click here.
50% off Transit Rides for Kids |
Do you have a child who is currently enrolled in a Miami-Dade County School between the grades of K-12?
Apply online to ride transit at a discounted fare using a specially-coded EASY Card that can be loaded with a daily, weekly, or monthly pass for 50 percent less than the regular price.
For more information click here.
