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Classified Employees Honored at Board Meeting |
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 Special Awards Announced
Each year, the district has the privilege of honoring the
important work performed by classified employees through
the Classified Employee of the Year Award. A few years ago
this process was expanded and classified employees may be
nominated in a variety of categories.
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Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence |
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Dan Dundon, Bonnie Omura and Vicki Jimenez |
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Gold Star Recipients
Three service awards were presented to local education
professionals at the Highline Schools Foundation for
Excellence 6th annual Gold Star Awards Luncheon on Friday,
May 19, at the SeaTac Holiday Inn.
Honored for outstanding service to Highline schools and
students were: outstanding teacher Bonnie Omura, Beverly
Park Elementary School; outstanding classified employee
Vicki Jimenez, Gregory Heights Elementary School; and
outstanding volunteer Dan Dundon, Big Picture High School.
Each Gold Star recipient received a cash award along with
a Gold Star trophy.
The Parkside Orchestra, in its inaugural year, performed
at the awards luncheon. Earlier in the year, the
Foundation awarded the orchestra a $500 grant dedicated to
instrument repair.
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Evergreen Student Receives Governor’s Award |
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Jennifer V. with Governor Gregoire |
Volunteer Service Recognized
Jennifer V., a junior at Evergreen High School, was
selected by the United Way of King County to receive the
Governor’s 2006 Volunteer Service Award for her commitment
to improving her community through service.
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UW School of Medicine Summer Program |
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Global Students Participate
Three students from Global Connections High School have
been selected to participate in U-DOC, a high school
summer enrichment program offered by the University of
Washington, School of Medicine. Hewan Z., Michael S., and
Idel A., all completing their junior year at Global
Connections, will participate in the six-week program on
the UW campus.
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Board Meeting Recognition |
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Reflections winners and Foundation Trustees recognized
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State
PTSA Reflections winners and their families were
recognized by the Superintendent and School Board at
the May 24 Board meeting at Shorewood Elementary.
(l-r) Erick A., Avery G., and Marie T.
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Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence Trustees
were also recognized for their positive impact on
educational opportunities for our students. Those
attending were (l-r): Dave Bush, Alan Sutliff, Holly
Moore, Ron Altier, Eric Aasness (back), Terri-Ann
Betancourt, Tom Russell (back), Tami Greene, Ann
Crossler, Kathy McCabe, John Welch, and Julie Burr
Spani.
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And the Winners Are… |
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Caption: (l-r) Grace W., Disney V., Librarian Kathy Wessel,
Aubrey B., and Rilie N.
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The Gregory Heights Book Quest Team
Teams of students from around the district compete for
reading comprehension in the annual Book Quest. Each
student must read 12 books through the school year and
then demonstrate their mastery of the material. Judges,
including Superintendent Welch, assess the students’
skills and select a winner. This year, the Gregory Heights
team, made up of Grace W., Disney V., Aubrey B., and
Rilie
N., won the competition. The team is coached by Librarian
Kathy Wessel.
“What a great way to teach children about the value – and
fun – of reading,” said Welch. “It was delightful to
participate with these young readers!”
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Big Picture High Student Achieves |
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Justin C and Big Picture H.S. principal Jeff Petty |
Justin C. Awarded by Court System
Justin C. won an award at the 2006 Superior Court Academic
Awareness Award Ceremony. This award celebrates the
achievement of students who were once part of the truancy
court process and have turned around to be successful.
Click here to read Justin’s nomination for this award.
Submitted by Veronique Chevallier-Gruschow
Highline District Truancy Manager
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Chess - The Cerebral Sport |
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 Over 80 students and staff and participated in a Simul
chess Challenge and lesson on Tuesday, May 23, at
Highline High School. Dr. Leo Stefurak visited, gave one
rockin’ chess lesson, and challenged students and staff
to a simul chess game. Over 30 chess players played Dr.
Leo in continuous play, trying to beat the champ! Donnie
Stallman and Pieter Holboom outlasted all, and received
glass chess board awards.
Dr. Leo said, “Highline High students have a high level
of chess play – next year, I will expect to see them as
a club at regional tournaments, representing Highline
School District.” That challenge has been accepted, and
an after-school chess club will be formed for 2006/07.
Thanks to the Highline PTSA for making this fun event
happen!
Contributed Teresa
Matthews
Community Liaison
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Earth Heroes in Schools – follow up |
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Photos of Highline’s heroes
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Fred Ritsema, Bow Lake
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Sara Esrick, Evergreen High
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Wanda Peters, Waskowitz
Outdoor School |
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Thank You to Musical Students |
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“Chief for a Day” Entertainment
The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
staff and recruits, as well as the newest “Chiefs and
Sheriffs” of Washington State and their families, would
like to thank Natalie G. (fourth grader at Gregory Heights
Elementary) and the Evergreen High School Concert Choir
for participating in the recent Chief for a Day
celebration. At the opening of the ceremony, Natalie sang
the National Anthem, followed by the Evergreen Choir
singing “O Happy Day” from Sister Act II and “Sunshine in
my Soul.”
In partnership with law enforcement agencies and local
hospitals, Chief for a Day is a celebration of the lives
of children who have been diagnosed with chronic
illnesses. At this year’s ceremony, fifteen chiefs and
sheriffs, as well as one deputy chief, were appointed
“Chiefs and Sheriffs” by their sponsoring Chief and
Sheriff, Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen, and WSCJTC
Executive Director Dr. Michael Parsons. Ms. Gee and the
choir were a welcome addition to the swearing-in ceremony
bringing much cheer to the event.
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Apply Now for Head Start and ECEAP |
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FREE preschool programs through Head Start and ECEAP for
4-year-olds from
income-eligible families.
Apply NOW for the 2006-07 school year. Classes fill
quickly.
Call:
(206) 762-6070
(206) 433-2325
(206) 878-3710 x 3224 or x 6318
(206) 246-5641
OR
1-866-KIDZ 1ST (1-866-543-9178)
Click here for flyer.
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Bragging Rights |
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We are very pleased to share good news about the
educational accomplishments of staff members and their
families.
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Pacific's Band Rates Gold |
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And an invitation
This past weekend Pacific’s band went to competition in
San Francisco. Not only did Pacific win first place and a
category rating of Gold, but we have been invited to the
Festival of Music in Boston, with the Boston Pops! This is
very prestigious. In the eight years I have been going on
these band trips, this is the first time a middle school
has been invited to Boston!
Shine on Pacific!
Contributed by Cecilia M. Beaman, Principal
Pacific Middle School
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Board
Minutes |
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The minutes from the
May 24, 2006 board meeting will be included in the June
15, 2006 edition of District News.
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 Upcoming Events |
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Now-6/12 |
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Clear Clutter for a Good Cause
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6/2 |
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Parkside Orchestra Performance
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6/3
& 4 |
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Evergreen HS Yard Sale
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Summer |
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Frye
Art Museum Summer Courses
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Summer |
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Youth Corps
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8/31 |
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Benefits/Wellness Fair |
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John's
Journal |
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Read the May edition of John's Journal - Reflections from the Superintendent
by John Welch,
click here.
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