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Named New Highline Superintendent |
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John
Welch and family with school board members and Dr. McGeehan |
The Highline School Board voted Friday evening to hire Highline Deputy Superintendent John Welch to replace Superintendent Joe McGeehan, who is retiring in
June.
"I am very pleased to be your next superintendent," Mr. Welch said after the board vote. "It will be an honor to serve the children and families of our community. I believe Highline has some of the best teachers in the state, and even in the nation. I look forward to working with you."
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| Classified
Employees Week |
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Each year, the district has the privilege of honoring the important work performed by classified employees and acknowledging their dedication to our students during Classified Employee Week.
Classified employees are individuals who work in clerical and secretarial, central office support, facilities (maintenance, operations, warehouse), transportation, vehicle maintenance, instructional support, nutritional services, management-professional, and security positions.
March 14-18 has been proclaimed this year’s Classified Employee Week. Many thanks to the over 1,400 classified members of the Highline Public Schools’ family.
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| Hazel
Valley Celebrates Reading |
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 Hazel Valley Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America in a big way, thanks to outstanding guests.
Superintendent Dr. Joe McGeehan started off the celebration with a touching reading of Oh the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss. "The book's message about how the children will succeed in life was such a gift, especially coming from someone who has worked so hard to educate students," said Helen Ewings, Hazel Valley librarian.
School Board President Tom Slattery shared with the students how he uses reading in his daily life. Students could see how reading is important to everything we do.
Fire Marshall Scott Lavielle told how reading helped him achieve his goals. He also shared the ABCs of fire safety.
To cap it off, Susan West, Channel 13 news reporter and a graduate of Highline High School, told the students how she was inspired to pursue a career in television news. She said a television reporter came to her school when she was in third grade. The reporter encouraged her to volunteer to read aloud in class as a way to prepare for a television career.
Just before the end of the assembly, the Cat in the Hat made a surprise visit!
When students returned to class, each was able to choose a free book, donated by Page Ahead bookstore.
Contributed by Helen Ewings, Hazel Valley librarian
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| Seuss
Trivia Time at Madrona |
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Madrona had a wonderful Dr. Seuss day in our NEW school. In the afternoon we played stop, and do Seuss Trivia Time. Three times during the afternoon we rang the bell, and students were then asked a question by their teacher which related to Dr. Seuss.
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Students
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All teachers and specialists participated. The winners were sent to our community room to receive a prize. During the day teachers and students were reading stories written by Dr. Seuss. At the end of the day the entire school joined together on the playground wearing their Dr. Seuss hats which they had made during the day. The weather cooperated and the pictures turned out great.
Contributed by Marcia Kauzlarich, Madrona librarian
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| GeoBee
Winner |
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Our GeoBee winner, Matthew King, has qualified to represent the Manhattan Homeschool Center in the state-level Geography Bee which will be held April 1 at Pacific Lutheran University.
Contributed by Kristie Powers
Teacher/Facilitator
Manhattan Homeschool Center @ Woodside
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| Burien
Honors Two Members of Highline's Community Engagement
Team |
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Left
to right: Mauricio Ayón, Mayor Noel Gibb,
Dave Cotlove and other honorees.
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Dave Cotlove and Mauricio Ayón were awarded Burien Community Leader Awards at a gala on Saturday, March 5. Both are part of Highline Public Schools Community Engagement team.
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| Insights |
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Get
the details regarding March 2005 Calendar of Events, how
to enroll for Summer School positions, expiring teacher
certificate notices, how to enroll for long term health
care coverage, and tips for getting a second wind in this
month's issue of Insights.
March
2005 Insights...»
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| Highline
Health Matters |
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Get
tips for healthy gardening and outdoor play, learn how
gardeners may be at additional risk for tetanus, meet
Highline School Nurse Debbie Bosch-Gravel, and get
the scoop on March's trivia contest in this month's issue
of Health Matters.
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| Boundary
Changes and School Closures |
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The final two public hearings regarding boundary changes and school closures will be at Salmon Creek on March 23 at 6:00 p.m. and Olympic on April 6 at 6:00 p.m. It is anticipated that the board will make their decision in late April.
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| Retirement
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As a Highline Public Schools employee, you have a number of opportunities to maximize your investments and retirement savings. Learn about your options at these seminars in March.
Pre-Retirement Seminars
If you are planning on retiring in the next five years, you may want to check out these sessions, all held at
ERAC:
March 22, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Larry Cade, Health Care Authority
Find out about your options in health care insurance after retirement.
Get the flyer
March 22, 6:00-7:00 p.m. John Fulbright
Learn about the Veba Health Reimbursement Plan funded with leave cash-outs.
Get the flyer
March 29, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Shannon Jackson, Social Security Administration
Get answers to your questions about Social Security.
Get the flyer
Investment Seminars
All seminars held at ERAC.
March 24, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Stacey Rundle, State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program
You owe it to yourself to find out about this investment opportunity!
Get the flyer
March 24, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Kelly Larkin, Shelgren Finance
Learn about Tax Sheltered Accounts. Get
the flyer
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| Notes
from Joe - March Edition |
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If
you haven't read
March's Notes
from Joe by Superintendent Joe McGeehan,
click here to catch up on the following topics:
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March
Events
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Partnerships
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Reflection
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| Board
Minutes |
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Click
here
to read the minutes from the March 9, 2005 school board meeting and
click here
to read the minutes from the March 11, 2005 special school
board meeting.
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| Dr.
McGeehan Interviewed by Third Graders |
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Last week, Superintendent Joe McGeehan paid a visit to Mrs. Zachey's third-grade class at Beverly Park. Students interviewed Dr. McGeehan for their class newspaper, The Ribbit Times.
The students asked questions on a variety of topics, including inquiries about Dr. McGeehan's favorite animal, the hardest and easiest parts about his job, and why he has decided to retire in June.
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