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Welcome New LCOE Employees
- Brandi Burtness Fiscal Specialist III
- Amy Escobedo Child Care Food Program Assistant and Child Development Program
- Victoria Garrison Fiscal Specialist III (transfer from AmeriCorps Program Specialist)
- Jessica Ingersoll Teacher Assistant, Preschool
- Alexis Johnson Secretary I, Career & College Readiness Program
- Peter Kelley Coordinator PBIS Program (Positive Behavioral Intervention & Support), Hance
- Zoe Richardson Special Education Teacher, Clearlake Creativity School
- Brenda Vergudo Site Assistant, After School (ASES) Program
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Yuba College Needs Socks - New Courses Offered!
The Yuba College Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is collecting new and lightly used socks for the homeless. In addition to learning about teaching and child development, Yuba College ECE
 students love to give back to the community. A sock drive gives everyone an opportunity to help people and clean out drawers at the same time. If you would like to donate socks, you can bring them to the main Administration Office in building 100.
Another piece of exciting ECE news is that Yuba added a new course titled, Worldwide Arts for Children (ECE 7B), which added two new certificates: Diversity Specialization Certificate of Achievement and Art Specialization Certificate of Achievement.
Many schools and agencies are hiring teachers and aides right now, so it is a good time to enroll in courses if you are interested in starting a new teaching career. Sign up today and you could be working with children this spring. Classes start on Monday 1/12/15. For more information call 707-995-7900.
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Academic Decathlon Needs Volunteers
The 2015 Academic Decathlon is in need of about 20 more volunteers. This premier academic competition for high school students isn't possible without the involvement of many community members volunteering to serve as proctors, judges, and in various other roles. We need your help!
The event takes place on Saturday, January 31st from 8:30am-3pm.
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Kelseyville Polar Plunge
February 21
Join the LCOE Polar Penguins and plunge into the cold waters of Clearlake on February 21 at Lakeside County Park. The Kelseyville Polar Plunge benefits the Special Olympics of Northern California and Nevada. Even if you can't "take the plunge," you can still participate by donating.
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LUSD to Offer Free College ESL Class
Lakeport Unified School District is teaming up with Mendocino College and offering a free class for parents to learn English as a second language. This college class will begin on January 21 and run through April. Free child care will be provided.
The main goal of this class is to help teach English to parents that speak English as a second language. Parents who are not fluent in English expressed an interest in increasing their English language abilities to the district. Director of Student Services for LUSD, Joe Aldridge, and Dean for the Lake Center of Mendocino College, Steve Hixenbaugh, worked together to establish a partnership to respond to this need. "This is an awesome opportunity to support the needs in our community and the exciting start of our partnership," states Aldridge.
LUSD Superintendent Erin Smith-Hagberg adds, "By learning to communicate in English, parents will be better suited to help their children with schoolwork and participate in school activities. It's our hope that English as a second language parents will take advantage of this free college class."
This semester long class will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays, from 6:00 pm to 8:20 pm, in room 16 at Lakeport Alternative Education. Registration is required and seating is limited. Participants are expected to attend regularly. Registration packets are available at Mendocino College and at the Student Services Office at Lakeport Alternative Education.
Lakeport Alternative Education is located at 100 Lange Street in Lakeport. Please call LUSD at 707-262-3017 for more information.
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LCOE Holiday Cookie Exchange
 | | The LCOE staff enjoyed a cookie exchange complete with hot chocolate and a cupcake decorating station on Wednesday, December 17. |
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Hance Community School Awards Ceremony | | Hance Community celebrated the end of the semester and the success of several students on Wednesday, December 17. |
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Brock Distributes Gift Cards to Teachers
 | | Walmart generously donated 20 gift cards to educators in Lake County to purchase needed school supplies. Gift cards were distributed to the following teachers: Tiffany Bywaters, Lower Lake High School; Nancy Currier, Rebecca Brickhill and John Miller, Lower Lake Elementary School; Meg Harper, Lakeport Elementary; Charlene Norwood, Upper Lake Elementary; Karen Facey, Kelseyville Elementary; Kerrie Lawson, Riviera Elementary; Katelyn Zeiders, Lucerne Elementary; Kim Fergeson, Cobb School; Joan Johnson, East Lake School; Davina Pyzer and Stacy Jones, Coyote Valley Elementary; Kathy Perkins and Mary Dobkowitz, Burns Valley School; Alexandra Guerrero, Pomo School; Desiree Canela, Upper Lake Middle School; Becky Toback, Upper Lake High School; Kathleen Place, Minnie Cannon Elementary; and Jeff Mielke, Middletown High School. |
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 | Open Enrollment for Covered California started on November 15. This is an opportunity for individuals without health coverage to shop and sign-up for health plans through Covered California. They may also be eligible for Medi-Cal.
There is no time to delay because Open Enrollment is only three months long!
It ends February 15, 2015. |
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The Hero Project: PLAY
Over 1090 people have joined the Hero Project! The January play challenge is underway. Spend at least 30 minutes of play with your child twice a week and win your choice of FREE play equipment. If you are a parent, please support The Hero Project by participating in the monthly challenges.
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PEACE Program Launches
The Burns Valley Afterschool Program recently launched the PEACE program (police engaged in afterschool children's education). Clearlake Police Chief Craig Clausen fully supported the project and ensured its success. Students and staff worked hard to make it a special evening, complete with pizza, an art contest, and a student-officer question and answer period.
Even though the CLPD is currently short-staffed, Chief Clausen sent 7 officers and two police dogs to the program! They were enthusiastically greeted by high-fives and hugs from students. One young student beamed, "They really came to see us! I love them a lot!"
Thank you Chief Clausen and CLPD for your continued support in helping grow tomorrow's leaders.
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Lower Lake High School Link Crew
A student article about the Lower Lake HS Link Crew was featured in a recent WestEd School Climate Connection newsletter. This program was implemented under the S3 grant. The Link Crew acts as a support to freshman and works to get freshman involved in school activities and resources. |
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Calendar Highlights
English Learner Professional Development Grades K-12 January 20, 2015 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Taylor Observatory 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville CA 95451
Mendocino College ESL Class Begins January 21, 2015 6:00PM - 8:20PM | Lakeport Alternative Education Room 16 (near Lakeport Elem).
BTSA YR 1 January 22, 2015 4:30PM - 7:30PM | Lake County Office of Education, Kesey Room
IEP Training for Secondary Teachers January 28, 2015 9:00AM - 3:00PM | Lake County Office of Education, Kesey Room
Click here for more information and to register
CalSTRS Retirement Workshop January 28, 2015 4:30PM - 6:30PM | Lake County Office of Education, Kesey Room. (1152 S. Main Street, Lakeport - parking in the back of the office building.)
Click here for more information and to register
BTSA YR 1 February 02, 2015 4:30PM - 7:30PM | Lake County Office of Education, Kesey Room
S2Q Learning Community #2 February 10, 2015 6:30PM - 8:30PM | Yuba College Clearlake
BTSA YR 1 February 12, 2015 4:30PM - 7:30PM | Lake County Office of Education, Kesey Room
Polar Plunge February 21, 2015 11:45AM - 12:30PM | Lakeside County Park, Kelseyville
Click here for more information and to register
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