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Grants for Teachers!!! |
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Highline Schools Foundation Offers Excel Grants
Once again, Highline Schools Foundation offers Excel
Grants for the 2007-08 school year. More than $75,000 has
been distributed to HPS teachers since 2002.
What is an Excel Grant?
Established to inspire innovative teaching & enrich
student learning, an Excel Grant is an award of $50 to
$1,000 for a specific project. According to one teacher,
"The Excel Grant from Highline Schools Foundation allowed
me to share one of my passions with my students and
strengthen their academic skills at the same time."
How do I apply?
A short, on-line application form is available at
Excel
Grant Application or
http://www.fund4excellence.org. "It was so easy!" said
a recent awardee. Not all requests are funded, but all are
reviewed.
What is the timeline?
October 22nd – Applications due
Late November – Decisions made
Mid December – Grant awards mailed
Early May – Showcase the results of your project
Where can I find more information?
For examples of projects funded in the past and an
application form, refer to Excel Grants at
www.fund4excellence.org. If you have specific
questions, contact Dawn Elwell at 206-248-5196 or
dawn@fund4excellence.org.
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THIS SATURDAY…Dance the Night Away for Education! |
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The Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence invites you
to our second annual Dance & Luau will take place
at the Normandy Park Cove on Saturday, September 22, from
8:00 p.m. to midnight. Classic Rock 'n' Roll will be
played by the band Red Herring while you enjoy the no-host
bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres donated from local
restaurants.
A small, travel-themed auction will also be included
featuring a trip to Hawaii, cruise to Mexico, and many
local getaways. Tickets can be purchased in advance for
$30 by calling the Foundation office at (206) 248-5196 or
can be purchased in person at Photography by Steven,
Windermere in Burien, or Marine View Florist. Tickets can
also be purchased at the door for $35.
A new and used musical instrument drive will also be a
part of the dance. Bring your instrument and the
Foundation will donate it to the District so that ALL kids
can participate in the school's music programs.
More information is available online at
www.fund4excellence.org or by calling the
Foundation office.
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Apply Now! Superintendent's Student
Advisory Council |
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There are a few openings left for student leaders who want
to have a role in shaping the future of education at
Highline Public Schools. Each year, Superintendent Welch
convenes a council of students, made up of one
representative from each high school, to meet quarterly
for discussions around current issues and planning for
future. Meetings are typically at Puget Sound Skills
Center (aka OSC), and transportation assistance can be
arranged.
Superintendent Welch commented, "I believe it is
very important to be closely connected with our students
and to have student voice inform our work - it's very
important in the district's decision-making process."
Applications,
available
here, are due by September 28.
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Mount Rainier High School Grand Opening |
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The community came out in droves on September 10 to
celebrate the evening grand opening of Mount Rainier High
School. Five years in the planning and construction
process, the new school represents an array of innovation.
From the funding - with the backing of the Port of Seattle
for noise mitigation - to the partnerships between state
and local government, to the design and functionality of
the school, this building is truly state-of-the art.
Read on...>>
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Bow Lake Elementary Open for Students and Staff |
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The school year is underway for students at Bow Lake
Elementary School. The first day of school was postponed
three days due to unforeseen delays in the construction of
Bow Lake’s new facility. Students are now in their new
classrooms, but work continues on the gym, cafeteria,
library, and play fields.
Get the details...>>
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Though Scores Improve, Schools Miss AYP |
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Overall, Highline's WASL scores in writing, math, and
science are trending up; while reading scores are flat.
The trends at Highline are similar to those in other
districts in the region.
This year's elementary scores are mixed. Scores are up in
some of our highest poverty schools. Our middle schools
earned the highest scores in reading, writing, math, and
science since WASL testing began ten years ago. At the
high school level, scores are essentially flat.
There's more...>>
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New Cadre of Certified Staff for 2007 – 2008 |
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Newly Hired Certificated Staff |
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The newly hired certified staff recently gathered for a
three-day peer mentor and Human Resources orientation
session, co-sponsored by the Highline Foundation for
Excellence.
Get the whole story...>>
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PSSC Instructor Comes Full Circle |
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Kevin Blalock |
Kevin Blalock graduated in 1997 from both the VITAL
and Culinary Arts Program at Puget Sound Skills Center (PSSC);
and this fall, returns as Chef and instructor of the
Culinary Arts program.
Read on...>>
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Teaming with an Interpreter – Training Now Available
Online |
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Over the
summer, Highline Public Schools announced the availability
of an on-line, self-study training, Teaming with an
Interpreter, at
www.speakyourlanguages.com/training.
This training is for anyone who needs to communicate using
a spoken-language interpreter and is available at no cost.
It is useful for all types of organizations including
businesses, professional services, non-profits, government
agencies, and educational institutions. The goal of the
training is to enable people to get beyond their fears and
other obstacles so that they can communicate clearly and
build strong relationships with people who do not speak
English.
Get the details...>>
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Highline High School Coach Peterson Recognized by Governor |
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Long-time wrestling coach
Steve Peterson will be recognized at this year's
Governor's Industrial Safety & Health Conference for
saving the life of a co-worker at Boeing.
Steve's annual CPR / First Aid / AED training paid off in
a big way a few months ago when a co-worker suffered a
heart attack on the job. Steve called 911 and then
administered CPR / Rescue Breathing until the fire
department arrived to relieve him. He was nominated for
this recognition by the Boeing Safety representative in
his area and was notified recently of his award. Governor
Gregoire will celebrate Steve and other recipients later
this month.
Steve's two sons, Brent and Casey, are Highline alumni.
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Aviation High School Student Selected for Girls on Ice |
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Girls on Ice may conjure up different pictures for
different people but is one of them a ten-day experiential
learning event on Mount Baker?
Nicole Wright, a senior at Aviation High School was
one of nine girls selected from over 90 applicants for
this venture, which included scientific studies in Glacier
Melt, Glacial Movement and Crevasses, Ecology Plots, and
Dying Through Ice/Snow.
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Governor's Health Bowl is September 18 - November 1, 2007 |
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REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL to participate in the 2007 Governor's
Health Bowl. Participation is FREE!
Register at
www.HealthiestState.org by clicking on the big red
"Log-in or Join" button.
There's more...>>
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District Policy on Lice to be Reviewed |
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A committee is being formed to research the scientific
data, medical recommendations, and other districts'
practices around exclusion of students with lice and nits.
The committee will have broad representation from the
community, staff, unions, parents, and students. If you
have an interest in being involved, please contact Aimée
Denver at
denverat@hsd401.org Meetings are expected to
begin in the fall.
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Board Minutes |
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 Upcoming Events |
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9/22 |
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Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence Dance &
Luau
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10/17 |
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Life
After High School event at Evergreen High School |
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