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February 29, 2012 |
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 Lake Washington School Board selects Dr. Traci Pierce next superintendent
At its February 27 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Lake Washington School District unanimously voted to hire Dr. Traci Pierce, the district's deputy superintendent, instructional services, as the district's new superintendent. Pending the negotiation of a contract, she will replace the departing Dr. Chip Kimball, who becomes superintendent of the Singapore American School on July 1.
Board Member Doug Eglington stressed the need for continuity at this time, advocating for a qualified internal candidate. He noted, "The time it would take to get a new superintendent in place, familiar with our culture and really able to demonstrate their ability to lead our district is time we can ill afford."
Board Vice President Nancy Bernard agreed with the need for continuity, noting, "She will not only keep us on track but will bring her own touch to it and bring us even beyond." Read more. |
HSPE testing begins next month, MSP testing begins in April
Students in high school will begin mandatory state testing in March by taking the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) in writing and reading. The HSPE ensures that high school students are proficient, or have the basic skills necessary to move on to the next steps in their life. The high school tests are aligned to state and local graduation requirements.
Students in grades 10-12 will take End-of-Course (EOC) math exams during the last three weeks of school (exact schedule will be determined by each school). The state has moved to EOC exams for math so that students can be tested on the knowledge and skills they've gained on specific standards from a specific course rather than through a comprehensive test like the HSPE that assesses overall knowledge.
In spring 2012, students will also be offered an EOC exam in biology.
HSPE Exam Schedule:
- March 13-14 - HSPE: Writing
- March 15 - HSPE: Reading
- Last three weeks of school: EOC exams in math and biology
To see how HSPE and EOC exams relate to graduation standards, please visit the Graduation Requirements page of the district website.
In addition to high school testing, students in grades three through eight will enter the testing window for the Measurement of Student Progress (MSP) test on April 25 (for both online testing and regular paper and pencil testing). Junior high students that are currently taking Algebra I or higher will also take the EOC exams during the last three weeks of school.
MSP Exam Schedule:
- April 25 - MSP paper and pencil and online testing window begins
- May 17 - MSP paper and pencil testing window ends
- June 1 - MSP online testing window ends
Read more about 2012 state testing. |
New look to Skyward Family Access coming March 5
In an effort to make the Skyward Family Access experience more intuitive, appealing and user-friendly, your view of Family Access will undergo a slight change to the interface starting on March 5, 2012. The change is mainly cosmetic, presenting you with a softer blue color to make the screen easier to read. Functionality and navigation within the application will remain the same. Contact ParentQuestions@lwsd.org with any questions about Family Access.
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Awards & Achievements
Twenty-two LWSD Students Named National Merit Finalists
Twenty-two Lake Washington School District students have been selected as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. As finalists, these students are now qualified to receive National Merit Scholarships, including $2500 awards, corporate-sponsored scholarships or college-sponsored scholarships. About 15,000 students nationally have been named finalists in this competition. See the full list of finalists on the district website.
Music students win big at Northlake Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival
On Saturday, February 11, students from each LWSD high school performed at The Northlake Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival held at Eastlake High School. The state contest (for winners in each category) is at Central Washington University in Ellensburg on April 27 and 28. See the February 17 edition of News from the Schools for the full list of winners.
RHS senior is top runner-up in the 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Jillian Roels, a senior at Redmond High School has been named one of the top runners-up in The 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in Washington. Jillian will receive an engraved bronze Distinguished Finalist medallion to commemorate this prestigious award. She is recognized for her work in founding "Spark Your Heart," an organization dedicated to creating and inspiring random acts of kindness. Read more. |
Upcoming Events
3/1 - PTSA Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Resource Center
3/7 - GEAC Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Resource Center
3/11 - Daylight Savings Time Begins - Don't forget to "Spring Forward" one hour
3/13-3/14 - High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) - Writing
3/15 - High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) - Reading
3/16 - No School: LEAP Day
3/26 - School Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Resource Center
3/27 - PTSA Special Needs Meeting, 7 p.m., Resource Center
3/30 - Last Day 3rd Quarter - Secondary
4/2 - 4/6 - No School: Spring Break
A full list of events is available on the Tandem Online Calendar. This calendar can be filtered by school and is searchable. More details about the Tandem Online Calendar are available here. |
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Lake Washington School District | (425) 936-1200
The Lake Washington School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran, military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond, Washington 98052, (425) 936-1266. |
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