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Read Across America |
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 Nation’s Largest Reading Celebration
What started out in 1997 as an NEA reading task force idea
has turned into the largest event centered around reading
in our nation. And, it’s brought the importance of reading
into sharper focus – not just on Dr. Seuss’ birthday,
March 2– but for all 365 days of the year!
Read
on...>>>
Read the
full proclamation...>>>
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School Reform Leader Visits Tyee Campus |
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Esteemed Educator Lauds Progress
Deborah Meier, the educator who ignited the small
school revolution starting with New York City’s East
Harlem district, visited the Tyee campus of Highline Pubic
Schools February 9. She shared with teachers, students,
and administrators her beliefs about schools being places
where kids need to do deep intellectual thinking and that
schools need to talk about what it means for an
18-year-old to be well educated. With these thoughts in
mind, educators can then design schools that meet these
goals. She toured all three small schools, met with
students, and talked to staff.
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Ms. Meier's visit...»
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OSC Teams Up with City of Burien |
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Grooming Service Provided for Seniors
Students in the Veterinary Careers program at Highline’s
Sea-Tac Occupational Skills Center (OSC) have joined with
the City of Burien’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural
Services staff to provide pet grooming services for senior
citizens. While the students enrolled in the program are
not qualified to perform or consult regarding veterinary
medical matters, they are trained in all grooming skills.
Services include nail trim, ear cleaning, brushing, and
general grooming needs. The service, which is free, is
offered for senior citizens every third Tuesday of the
month at the Burien Community Center.
In order to participate, cats must be in a carrier and
dogs must be on a leash. Pets should be well socialized
and friendly. Burien Parks Director Michael Lafreniere
commented, “This is a great way for the students to get
hands-on experience while providing a valuable service to
our seniors.”
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Paraeducators Become Highly
Qualified |
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Highly Qualified Paraeducators
Back row: Patty Swindle, Karen Gay, Linda McLeod
Front row: Men Son, Virginia Parker |
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Meet Requirement of NCLB
When the No Child Left Behind legislation was introduced
in 2002, among many other changes, there were new
requirements established for paraeducators working in
Title I programs to become highly qualified. Highly
qualified was defined as having an associate’s degree, 72
college credits (of 100 level classes or higher), or
successful completion of an online (or alternative) skills
assessment test.
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story...»
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Safety Poster Contest |
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(l-r) Emily F., Shorewood; Olivia M., Gregory
Heights; Kristina H., McMicken Heights; Shanice A.,
Madrona |
Winners Recognized by Board
Highline’s Safety Committee recently sponsored the annual
Safety Poster Contest for K-6 students. The entries poured
in and judges had the difficult task of selecting winners.
The theme this year was “Safety First” and was designed to
prompt both students and staff to focus on being safe in
their work and play.
Get the details
regarding the winners...»
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Cascade's People to People
Representative Sina S. |
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Cascade’s People to People representative Sina S. |
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People to People Programs
A Cascade Middle School student, Sina S. has been selected
for the People to People program.
Sina, an eighth grader at Cascade Middle School, will
participate in the People to People World Leadership
Forum. She will join a select group of students in
Washington, D.C. in April to study leadership and explore
some of the United States’ most prominent monuments and
institutions.
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Technology Access Foundation |
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Mount View Elementary Participating
As we work on preparing high school students for college,
it is clear that this effort must start early on – by
initiating discussions about college preparation and
providing coursework to support that goal as early as
kindergarten. Highline’s partnership with the Technology
Access Foundation (TAF) is just one way we are taking
positive steps in this direction.
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story...»
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OSC Students Give Generously |
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Monster truck driver George Balhan and Brian. |
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Make-A-Wish Come True
The Sea-Tac Occupational Skills Center’s Fashion and
Design Marketing students gave little Brian the ride of
his life recently by contributing to the Student
Wishmaker program of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Brian, a six-year-old cancer patient from Kent, loves cars
and trucks – even though he’s too young to actually drive
them. But, when given the chance to make one special wish,
he knew a ride in a monster truck was his idea of the
perfect outing!
The folks at Make-A-Wish organized a pizza party, a limo
ride for Brian and his family, and a visit to Monster
Jam where he met driver George Balhan and was treated
to his special ride in the Balhan’s monster truck.
Hats off to the OSC students for their generosity and
caring. They really made a difference for this little guy!
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Health Matters |
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Find
facts regarding colorectal cancer and the benefits of
exercise and get a recipe for lighter mac and cheese and the details on
March's trivia contest in this
month's edition of
Health Matters.
March 2006 Health
Matters... »
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Board
Minutes |
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the date to read the minutes from the
February
22, 2006 board meetings.
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John's
Journal |
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Read John's Journal - Reflections from the Superintendent
by John Welch,
click here.
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