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Welcome to the October edition of the Education Briefs.
Fall is in the air! The leaves are turning, the nights are cooler and Fall sports are in full swing. What a great time to be in Lake County.
This is also a great time to be involved in education in Lake County! We are starting to see the results of our new funding formula (LCFF) at most, if not all, schools in Lake County. Schools are busy with initial steps of implementing the Common Core Standards while also ensuring that the new funding formula focuses much needed resources on our students who need it most. While the results of LCFF will not be fully realized for several years, it is a great first step in bringing much needed funding to our schools.
In addition to the LCFF, the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) is in its beginning stages. The LCAP is a required plan to be developed and implemented in each district. The LCAP will help guide schools and districts in aligning resources, services and instructional strategies to the district's budget plan. The LCAP will be a valuable tool to assist in providing quality education to each and every one of our students in Lake County. What an exciting time to be in education!
Don't forget the "Educator of the Year" awards night Saturday, November 2nd at the Soper Reese. Get your tickets in advance! See the article in the right column with the link to RSVP. Each edition of the Briefs will highlight one of our district teachers of the year. Previous editions featured, Erica Boomer from Upper Lake High School, and our Lake County Teacher of the Year; Travis Lyons from Konocti; and this issue features Louise Owens from Middletown.
Thanks and have a great Fall season!
Wally
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 In search of Fall decor for Excellence in Education Award Night
We are in need of 4-5 hay bales, dried corn stalks, or pumpkins, for this special event. Please contact Laurie Allen at 262-4162 or lallen@lakecoe.org if you are able to help. Thank you! |
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Students get hands-on exposure to construction jobs at Careers in Construction Expo
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 | | Clear Lake High School 10th grader Maddie Baarsch learns how to operate a John Deere tractor with instruction from Patrick Williams during the Careers in Construction Expo at the Veterans Building in Santa Rosa on Oct. 10, 2013. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat) |
Approximately 1,110 middle and high school students attended the Careers in Construction Expo at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building on Thursday, getting hands-on exposure to a slew of different trades and career possibilities.
"Now in its 10th year, the Careers in Construction Expo is back after a one-year hiatus spurred by the lagging economy," said Keith Woods, Chief Executive Officer of the North Coast Builders Exchange, which sponsored the event.
Coordinated in conjunction with the Sonoma County Office of Education, the event pulled students from middle and high schools across Sonoma and Lake counties and gave students time to make sheet metal tool boxes, operate platform lifts, take part in mock interviews and even run a jackhammer.
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Burns Valley student artwork featured in the Capital Building
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 | | Burns Valley School fifth grader Jonathan Fredrickson discusses his artwork with Assemblymember Mariko Yamada in the State Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Burns Valley School student art will be on display at the State Capitol now through Monday, September 30, 2013. Photo courtesy of Assemblymember Mariko Yamada's office. |
Burns Valley School fifth grade students had a chance to tour the California State Capitol, where their artwork was on display through September 30.
The students saw their artwork hung in the halls of the great building and gathered in the Assembly Chamber where they met Assembly Member Mariko Yamada.
To read the full article in Lake County News click here. |
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Celebrate the Re-Opening of the East Lake Early Connection Preschool
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Join the celebration! Friday, October 25, 10:30-11:00 am East Lake School.
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State Superintendent Tom Torlakson visits The Hub
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 | | From left: Wally Holbrook, Lake County Superintendent of Schools; Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Schools; Victoria Schraeder and Camille Schraeder, Redwood Children's Services; and Joan Reynolds, Healthy Start at The Hub. |
On Sunday, Oct. 6, more than 20 representatives from schools, districts, agencies and service providers crowded into the newly renovated building known as "The Hub," adjacent to the Upper Lake High School campus, to welcome State Superintendent of Schools Tom Torlakson and show support for the innovative initiative.
Torlakson praised the collaboration, enthusiasm and determination of the The Hub team.
The Hub - based on the community school model, where services for children and families are located on or near the local school - is common to urban areas, but there are limited examples of rural communities developing such a model.
Torlakson recognized the collaborative spirit, and the hard work of willing partners in developing a dynamic rural community school model.
Read more here.
 | | The Hub team members gather for the visit from Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Schools |
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The Big Read Highlights for Week 4
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Tuesday Oct 22
JLC Reading Discussion and Activity 3:30 pm at Harbor on Main, Lower Lake
Thursday Oct 24
Chinese Film Series 6:00 pm Schoolhouse Museum, Lower Lake
Friday Oct 25
Big Read Story Time & Crafts 3:00 pm, Redbud Library, Clearlake
Saturday Oct 26
Writing Workshop - "Ghost Tales" 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Middletown Library
Sunday Oct 27
Local Author Carolyn Wing Greelee 3:00 pm at Mendocino College, Lake Campus
Tuesday Oct 29
JLC Reading Discussion and Activity 3:30 pm at Harbor on Main, Lower Lake
Wednesday Oct 30
Bad Girls Book Club, 1:00 pm Mt. High Coffee & Books, Hidden Valley
For more information on Big Read activities and to get involved, go to www.NeaBigRead.org or Lake County Office of Education
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Preschool and After School Programs Hit by Thefts and Vandals
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Over the last four months Lake County preschools and after school programs have been hit hard by thefts and vandalism. In May, the after school program at Pomo School lost art supplies, games and outdoor equipment when the supply shed was broken into. The Burns Valley after school program was burglarized in July and lost a computer, other office equipment and food items. Pomo School was hit again in September. Read more
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The Big Read Celebrates Mothers and Daughters
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 | | Robin Shrive and Patti Diener |
Photos depicting generations of Lake County women were on display in the Celebrate Mothers & Daughters Exhibit as part of the Lake County Big Read. The event, inspired by the Big Read selection 'Joy Luck Club' by Amy Tam, kicked off a month long celebration of reading in Lake County. Robin Shrive and Patty Diener, pictured above, organized dozens of photos and portraits of Lake County women dating back to the early 1900's, some including five generations! The Celebrate Mothers & Daughters Exhibit was sponsored by Mendo Lake Credit Union, and is still on display in the Kesey Room at LCOE.
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The Lake County Office of Education Healthy Start Program assists students in overcoming health and life barriers, so they are ready to learn. We are located in all 7 local school districts.
Last year Healthy Start provided services to 4,034 lake county students. We also identified 780 homeless and 95 foster your students in Lake County. Healthy Start is here to help these students with a wide variety of services from advocacy to specific case managed services. We also work with Child Welfare Services and California Children Services for better health and life outcomes for our families. Healthy Start takes the lead, working with Public Health, Adventist Health Dental Clinic, Mendocino Community Health Lakeside Dental Clinic, on helping our children access dental care. Our program takes children to the dentist; clinics block out time for us, and we accomplished 1,117 dental treatments for children last year.
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What If? A Workshop for K-8 Teachers Focusing on the Next Generation Science Standards |Wednesday, 10/23 | 8:30-3:00 | Taylor Observatory | Link
Scary Night at the Planetarium | Saturday, 10/26 | 6:30 | Taylor Observatory | Link
Lake County Child Care Planning Council Meeting | Thursday, 10/24 | 1:00 | LCOE, Kesey Room | Link
Excellence in Education Award Night | Saturday 11/2 | 6:00 | Soper Reese Theatre | Link
Get Your Google On | Wednesday, 11/6 | 1:30 - 3:30 | Lower Lake High School | Link
Get Your Google On | Wednesday, 11/6 | 4:00 - 6:00 | Lower Lake High School | Link
0-8 Task Force/Parent Engagement Initiative Meeting | Tuesday, 11/12 | 2:30 | Lake Family Resource Center, Lakeport | Link Get Your Google On | Monday, 11/18 | 1:30 - 3:30 | LCOE, Kesey Room | Link Get Your Google On | Monday, 11/18 | 4:00 - 6:00 | LCOE, Kesey Room | Link
IEP Training for Elementary Teachers: Creating Meaningful IEPs Using the Common Core State Standards | Thursday, 11/21 | 9:00 - 3:00 | LCOE, Kesey Room | Link
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Register Now!
November 2
Lake County Excellence in Education Award Night November 2, 6:00 pm at the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport.
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Louise Owens
Middletown Unified School District
Teacher of the Year
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 | | Louise Owens, Middletown District Teacher of the Year |
The 2013-14 Middletown Unified School District Teacher of the Year is Louise Owens from Middletown High School.
Louise was chosen by her peers because of her commitment to the students and culture of Middletown High School. Louise cherishes the environment of Middletown High School and is dedicated to giving her best every single day. Prior to teaching at Middletown, Louise lived in a teacher dorm while teaching on a reservation in rural New Mexico -- a unique experience few teachers will have!
Louise is as committed to the students at Middletown High School as any teacher can be. She is there with a shoulder to cry on in the event of sorrow or loss, and just as quickly she will be there with a stern lecture or parental advice that students needs to hear.
Louise believes that relationships are what drive education, and she works hard to build those positive relationships with students. She focuses equally on building the same positive, constructive relationships with fellow staff members as well.
"Louise Owens is one of the finest Physical Education teachers that I have ever worked with in my career," said William Roderick, Principal at MHS. "Louise teaches herself that PE is a gateway to healthy lifestyle. She understands her laws and regulations, and makes sure every day that she is in compliance and pushing every student to achieve their natural potential. She is a model coach that has been recognized by her peers, as well as local publications for exemplary character and dedication to her craft. Louise coaches and teaches with the highest character and expects the same out of her colleagues, as well as her students, every day."
Congratulations, Louise, on this well-deserved recognition.
Attend the Educator of the Year Award night to support Louise and the other district teachers of the year. Click here for more information and to RSVP. |
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Transition to Google Apps for Educators
Learn how to manage your Google calendar and email system at one of four workshop sessions. These workshops are free to Lake County Educators and support staff. Learn about shared calendars, email, Google docs, hangouts and collaboration.
Wednesday, November 6, Lower Lake High school Click here to register for the 1:30-3:30 pm session Click here to register for the 4:00 - 6:00 pm session
Monday, November 18, Lake COE, Kesey Room Click here to register for the 1:30-3:30 pm session Click here to register for the 4:00 - 6:00 pm session You can also use the QR code below with your Smart Phone to register!
For more information contact : Stephanie Wayment 707-262-4163 swayment@lakecoe.org or Blaze King 707-262-4147 bking@lakecoe.org |
Nominations needed for Male and Female Students for the Stars of Lake County - Recognize a deserving student with a nomination today!
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 The Lake County Chamber of Commerce is extending the nomination deadline to Monday, October 28th to allow more time for nominations for the 16th Annual Stars Community Awards. Educators/counselors are encouraged to consider the students who deserve recognition for their achievements. Nominations can be made anonymously and we all know there are a great many deserving youth in our communities. The period for consideration covers January, 2012 until the present. For more information you can contact:
Melissa Fulton, CEO
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
(707) 263-5092
To fill out a nomination go to: www.lakecochamber.com
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Chess Masters Shine at the Big Read Chess Tournament
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The Big Read Chess Tournament was held October 19th for young chess enthusiasts at Burns Valley School. The event was sponsored by the Big Read Lake County and Burns Valley Tigers Chess Club.
Twelve students participated from Clear Lake High, Kelseyville High, Burns Valley and Cobb Elementary.
Congratulations to the winners: Joe Fletcher from Kelseyville High School, Lucas Dacosta from Cobb Elementary and Izabella Sanchez from Burns Valley.
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Taylor Observatory's "Scary Night" - A fun and affordable Halloween tradition for kids and adults!
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Enjoy a "Spook-tacular Evening" with refreshments and Halloween decorations. See our 'Scary Night' show in our Full Dome Planetarium. Shows will play every hour on the half hour. View Deep Sky Objects through our telescopes. Enjoy the musical entertainment by Rafael & Christian Contreras along with the sounds of Halloween.
Costumes are encouraged to engage in the spirit of Halloween. Join in our Children's Costume Contest. Children under 12yrs will receive a treat bag. Ticket prices $5 Adults and $3 Children under 12 years. Click here for more information.
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LCCWA announces three mini-grant awards to Lake County K-8 classrooms
Lakeport Elementary, Coyote Valley Elementary and Lower Lake Elementary's Environmental Outdoor Club were recently awarded $100 mini-grants from Lake County Chapter of California Women for Agriculture (LCCWA) to fund agriculture-related educational projects. Read more here.
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"Feeding Our Future" Inspires and Informs
 | | April Cunningham (on the right) leads a "world-flavors wrap activity" with school food service staff |
On August 13, more than 125 school cooks, kitchen managers, and food service directors from across the North Coast region gathered at Campovida in Hopland to participate in the second annual "Feeding Our Future" training event. In attendance were educators from 12 school districts representing 40 schools across Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, Humboldt, and Del Norte counties.
Strategically planned to happen just before the school year starts, this one-day conference incorporates culinary training and networking opportunities for school food service staff to share ideas and best practices.
Click the link to read more. LINK
To see more pictures go to
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30744981@N02/sets/72157635158244843/
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Academic Decathlon 2013-2014
is coming!
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Academic Decathlon - 2013/2014
Topic: World War I
Preparation for the 2013/14 Academic Decathlon is underway! This competitive event modeled after the Olympics honors "athletes of the mind," and provides students the opportunity to participate in an educational forum, which fosters a deep respect for knowledge, cooperation and self-esteem. Volunteers are needed to support our local academic athletes on January 25, 2014 at the speech and interview portion of the competition. For more information contact tserpa@lakecoe.org, and watch for more information on this event in the months ahead.
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Submit articles for future issues of The Education Briefs
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Do you have an interest story, event or relevant information to share in an upcoming issue of the Education Briefs? We would love to hear from you. Click here to complete the Media Request Form, or contact Shelly Mascari at smascari@lakecoe.org.
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Room Reservation Guidelines
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When requesting a reservation for an LCOE Room please use the following guidelines:
Allow for set-up time prior to the event.
Allow extra time at the end of the event if you are unsure of the finish time.
Allow time for cleanup in your reserved time.
If you need a room for a specific time and it immediately follows a reservation already in place, please coordinate with the responsible person to determine whether there will be appropriate time for transition. If they are unable to accommodate your request, select another location for your meeting/event.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Laurie Allen at lallen@lakecoe.org or 707-262-4162. |
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