Book of Literacy Contributions
 Contributions to the book of Literacy have been made by: HJ and DK Strickler, Anthony and Linda DeBolt, Clifford and Lois Morgan, S. Gatton, Mike Bielenberg, In Memory of Lynn Fegan, Mark Lockhart and Barbara Toy. Lake County has many great attributes, one being generosity and willingness to support programs to better the community. Due to the outpouring of kindness and generosity, the Imagination Library will continue to succeed and write the Book of Literacy for Lake County's youngest residents. In memory of Lynn Fegan, a former Lake County resident, reader, and philanthropist, 84 books will be delivered to the homes of children registered in the program. The Book of Literacy campaign has also written a lasting story in the Book of Literacy- providing 336 books delivered to the homes of children registered in the Imagination Library over the course of 2015. The Imagination Library provides books year-round for families registered in Lake County. To learn more about the program or to make a donation, please contact Stephanie Wayment at 707-262-4163. |
7th Graders Participate in Challenge Day
Mountain Vista Middle School 7th graders participated in Challenge Day on January 7. Challenge Day is an anti-bullying program that goes beyond anti-bullying to try and create empathy and understanding for fellow peers. The Challenge Day mission is to provide youth and their communities with experiential programs that demonstrate the possibility of love and connection through the celebration of diversity, truth, and full expression.
The program encourages students to Be The Change. They help students recognize how they can Be The Change with their call to action phrase: Notice, Choose, Act. The idea is for students to notice the change that needs to be made in their school and community, and then choose to change and act on the change they want to see.
The Challenge Day Leaders began with having everyone participate in a few games to boost laughter and fun. Then, all the students were broken into what was called Small Family Groups. Each adult volunteer had 4-5 students. Every student was encouraged to share something personal about themselves with the starter line "if you really knew me...". The program tried to make the students feel as free, safe and open as possible so that they could talk freely about whatever was on their mind. Many students opened up about being self-conscious, being bullied, not fitting in, and even shared some personal family issues.
Learn more about Challenge Day and how to do a Challenge Day in your school at www.challengeday.org.
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Hance Community School Presents Students with Awards
Hance Community School held an award ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, to celebrate the end of the semester and acknowledge a few of their outstanding students. Following a holiday lunch, awards were given to students for attendance, GPA, most improved, most credits earned and students of the month. Many people were in attendance to support these students including Hance staff, parents, Office of Education board members, the Wraparound Program and other various community members.
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Sebastian Lopez: 3.8 GPA, 100% Attendance and Student of the Month
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Moreece Washington: 96% Attendance and Student of the Month
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Nate Quadrio: Most Improved
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Anthony Saldana: Most Credits Earned
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Jonathan Southerland: Student of the Month
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Jeremiah King: Student of the Month
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Juhlissa Want: Student of the Month
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Sophia Kimber: Student of the Month
Lori LaBrie presented the awards for GPA, Attendance, Most Improved and Most Credits Earned. Debra Weimelt presented the awards for Student of the Month. As Weimelt recognized each student individually, she presented them with gifts that went along with stories about each of them.
Andy Goodwin, Director of Hance, beamed "the staff here at Hance is very proud of all their students and care about each and every one of them."
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New CNA Class Begins February 16
The Lake County Office of Education (LCOE) Career and College Readiness Department is gearing up for the next Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) class. This class is scheduled to begin on February 16 at the LCOE Workforce Training and Career Center in Clearlake. The duration of the course is thirteen weeks, with instruction ending in May. Class will meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on Saturdays from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Clinical training hours will take place at Meadowood Nursing Center in Clearlake.
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Hero Project's Popularity Continues
 The Hero Project continues to build excitement and energy as it brings the message of hope and possibility to Lake County families, reminding every parent that they are their child's first and most important teacher. Through monthly themes and incentives, the Hero Project challenges families to do specific tasks each week. Past challenges include: reading together three times a week, eating together three times a week and unplugging from technology each night.
"We want to help parents keep their children as their central focus. Each month we offer a different theme, challenge, tips and ideas and a prize to keep parents motivated. There is always something we can improve on as parents, and that's where the Hero Project can help," said Hero Project Creator and Director Shelly Mascari. Upcoming themes include: Advocate, Breathe, Protect and Be Resilient.
The Hero Project launched in August 2014 and nearly 1100 parents, grandparents and guardians have already registered for a free account. This month's theme is ADVOCATE and families are challenged to set goals together. All Challenge Champions will receive a free goal setting journal. One grand prize winner will receive a FREE Kindle reading device!
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Peace Program Launches
The Clearlake Police Department and the Lake County Office of Education began a partnership to bring students and police together through education and friendship at the Burns Valley ASES and ZAP after-school programs. The PEACE (Police Engaged in Afterschool Children's Education) Program launched early December.
Last month the students of Burns Valley were visited by members of the Clearlake Police Department and treated to a pizza party, where they not only got to sit down and share a meal with the men and women in blue, but were also introduced to some of the more "furrier" members of the force, police K-9 units, Dex and Harley. Visiting Officers included Travis Lenz, Tim Celli, Rod Joseph, Joseph Myers, Thomas Riley, Michael Ray, and Bobbi Thompson.
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Konocti Unified Receives Partial Salad Bar Grant - Donations Still Needed
In an effort to offer students healthier meal options, the Konocti
 Unified School District has pursued and received a partial grant to install salad bars at several of its schools.
The Chef Ann Foundation, founded in 2009 by Chef Ann Cooper, is helping the district with its goal to install salad bars at six schools - Burns Valley Elementary, East Lake School, Konocti Health Magnet School, Lower Lake Elementary, Lower Lake High School and Pomo School.
However, the effort requires a public fundraising component.
Approximately $17,000 is needed to fund the salad bars, and community members are asked to consider making tax-deductible donations here.
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Nurturing Parenting Video
 | | Interested in attending a Nurturing Parenting class? Watch this video and learn more! |
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Mock Trials
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Great Backyard Bird Count
February 13-16
Students across North America are participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Anyone can count birds wherever they are and enter their tallies online. These reports contribute valuable information for science and conservation, spotlighting changes in bird population and distribution from year to year.
This FREE event is led by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society.
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Lake County Superintendent of Schools Brock Falkenberg distributes gift cards 
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Walmart generously donated 20 gift cards to educators in Lake County to purchase needed school supplies.
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February is Children's
Dental Health Month
Healthy Start will be distributing free toothbrushes at Pomo Elementary School as part of an approved resolution through the Redwood Empire Dental Society Board. Stay tuned for details about when the distribution will take place.
Click the image below and visit the Mouth Healthy Website for access to information, videos, and more!
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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.
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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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Kelseyville Polar Plunge
Lakeside County Park
February 21, 2015
For whatever reason you choose to plunge, know that the funds you and others raise will help showcase the capabilities and achievements of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Thank You Lakeport UPS
The LCOE Foster Youth Transition Program would like to thank the Lakeport UPS Drivers for their generous donations of Christmas gifts to the High School age Foster Youth served by the Program.
Your willingness to help the displaced teen youth population in our community is deeply appreciated. One Foster Parent was sincerely overwhelmed by your kindness. The teens stated they were very grateful. You are helping to build a kinder world!
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Lake County Family Resource Guide
Now Available
To order guides for your program, download a PDF or view online, click
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