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 Elementary instrumental music program expands opportunities
Reconfiguration opens band to fourth graders
Lake Washington School District provides optional instrumental music programs for elementary students. These programs take place before the start of the elementary school day. Through this year, students could begin Orchestra starting in fourth grade and begin Band starting in fifth grade. With the change in grade configurations at LWSD elementary schools in the fall, sixth grade students will move into the middle schools. They will participate in middle school music programs rather than elementary.
Beginning in September 2012, elementary Band and Orchestra both will be offered to fourth and fifth grade students. With the additional grade added to the Band program, students will have more musical opportunities than they currently do.
Both programs will continue to be offered in a before-school format. Elementary students will continue to travel to their neighborhood junior or senior high feeder school for instrumental music and be bused back to their elementary schools. |
State, county report increase in whooping cough
State Department of Public Health and many counties in the state are reporting a spike in the number of reported cases of pertussis, commonly called Whooping Cough. Public Health - Seattle-King County is also reporting an increase in the number of reported cases among adults and students.
Infants and young children are most at risk for severe complications from pertussis, which is caused by a bacterium, but it can cause a long-lasting cough for children and adults of any age. Young children should receive the pertussis vaccine through their healthcare provider as part of their routine childhood immunizations. The childhood vaccine is called DTaP. The whooping cough booster vaccine for adolescents and adults is called Tdap. Both protect against whooping cough, tetanus, and diphtheria, but the immunity can wear off over time.
To help prevent the spread of pertussis to infants and younger children, Public Health is encouraging all adults to get to get the Tdap immunization, along with children that are at least eleven years old.
Adults should speak with their health care providers about getting the Tdap immunization. We also suggest you check with your school nurse or health care provider regarding whether your children are up-to-date on their immunizations.
General information about pertussis can be found at: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/communicable/diseases/pertussis.aspx. |
Tony Ventrella to present keynote address at Lake Washington Schools Foundation's Annual Luncheon
The Lake Washington Schools Foundation is pleased to announce that Tony Ventrella, media host for the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC, will present the keynote address at the Foundation's May 23 A Legacy for Learning Luncheon. Other distinguished guest speakers are former KIRO 7 news anchor Monica Hart and Puget Sound Energy Vice President Andy Wappler. This year, the luncheon theme is "Growing Tomorrow's Great Minds Today, One Child at a Time."
Luncheon guests might recognize Ventrella from his 27 years as sports director for both KING 5 and KIRO 7 Television. Today he is still involved with the sports industry, working with the Seahawks and Sounders FC producing team, community outreach and corporate partner videos.
The annual luncheon is being held at Lake Washington High School, 12033 N.E. 80th St., Kirkland. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the event ends promptly at 12:45 p.m. Lunch is complimentary; there is a suggested minimum donation of $150. To register, or for more information, please visit www.lwsf.org or call 425-936-1414.There are still opportunities to be a table captain for tables of eight, to sponsor the luncheon, or to volunteer to help make this event a success. Contact Executive Director LeeAnn Wood for more information.
The A Legacy for Learning Luncheon is LWSF's major fundraiser. Since it was founded in 2005, LWSF has awarded nearly $1 million to support academic excellence and success for students in the school district. Programs that the Foundation supports include: science enrichment grants, classroom and school enrichment grants, the LINKS mentoring program, Access, a program which assists low-income secondary students with school expenses, and core academic summer school. |
Do you plan to volunteer soon?
Do you plan to volunteer for an upcoming field trip or school event? Please check to make sure that you are an approved volunteer. Volunteer approvals are good for two years, so it may be time to renew. (The volunteer office sends out volunteer renewal notices via email and/or postcards about a month before the renewal date.) You can verify your status with your school office or by contacting the volunteer office at 425-936-1300. It can take up to two weeks to process your application. Be sure to complete yours early to be ready for that next event.
If you are a parent, apply online through the Parent Access system. This is the fastest way to renew your application. The volunteer office immediately receives it and can process it quickly.
If you would prefer to print out a PDF version of the application, you can do so on the district website, here. Then complete the application and turn it in to your child's school along with your driver's license copy. You can also mail this information to the volunteer office directly at: Lake Washington School District Volunteer Office, P.O. Box 97039, Redmond, WA 98073-9739.
If you have any questions about applying or volunteering, email Shannon Parthemer or call her at 425-936-1300. |
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Awards & Achievements
May Staff Star: Jeannine Ewing, teacher, Redmond High School
Jeannine Ewing has spent her entire teaching career at Redmond High School. She began teaching in the physical education department, as well as coaching girls' softball and basketball. She enjoyed 10 years of coaching varsity athletics and state championship teams. In her 26 years at RHS, she has held administrative positions as well, serving as the school's athletic director for a few years. Read more.
Six students receive National Merit $2500 Scholarships: 2,500 distinguished students recognized nationwide
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced on Wednesday that six Lake Washington School District students will receive National Merit $2500 Scholarships. Read more.
Eastlake High Senior Named Presidential Scholar
The U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday that Monisha Gulabani, a senior at Eastlake High School in Sammamish, is one of 141 Presidential Scholars for 2012. Presidential Scholars are chosen for demonstrating outstanding academic achievements, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship, service and contributions to school and community. Presidential Scholars will be honored in Washington, D.C., on June 16, 2012. Read more.
Juanita High teacher wins 2012 Pressly Prize
Paul Miller, a history, social studies and humanities teacher at Juanita High School (JHS) is the 2012 winner of the Thomas and Cameron Pressly Prize, which annually recognizes on outstanding secondary school history teacher. Pressly Prize candidates are selected mainly based on letters of nomination from students currently or recently enrolled at the University of Washington (UW). Read more.
Redmond High School teacher selected as an "Inspirational Teacher"
Redmond High School teacher Peter Saxby has been selected as an Inspirational Teacher by two University of Washington (UW) Computer Science & Engineering undergraduate students. Read more.
Have an award or achievement to share?
Send all of the information to Shannon Parthemer, or contact her at (425) 936-1300. |
Upcoming Events
5/7 - School Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Resource Center
5/8 - National Teacher Day
5/9 - National School Nurse Day
5/17 - Measurement of Student Progress (MSP) Paper & Pencil Testing Window Ends
5/21 - School Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Resource Center
5/22 - PTSA Special Needs Meeting, 7 p.m., Resource Center
5/25 - No School: LEAP Day
5/28 - No School: Memorial Day
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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