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Welcome New LCOE Employees
Lisa Gilmore
Healthy Start
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Operation Recognition
Operation Recognition applications are due by April 1.
Many veterans in our community were unable to earn their high school diploma due to military service in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, or because they were interned in WWII relocation centers for Japanese Americans.
These individuals may now receive their long overdue high school diploma from the Lake County Office of Education Operation Recognition program. Family members may apply for diplomas on behalf of qualifying persons who are deceased. Even if a GED was earned, the qualifying veteran may still apply for a diploma. The diploma recipient or the surviving family member must be current or former residents of Lake County. An awards ceremony will be held in the spring.
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LEEF Foundation To Host Catered Dinner
The Lakeport Enhanced Education Foundation (LEEF) is hosting their annual Party With A Purpose event on March 14 at Fritch Hall at the Lake County Fairgrounds. The catered dinner and dance will feature local musicians and both a live and silent auction. Tickets are $50.00. All proceeds benefit the Lakeport Unified School District's educational programs.
Party With A Purpose tickets are available at the Clear Lake High School office, the Terrace Middle School office, and at Linda's Hallmark Store. The cost for a single ticket is $50. The cost to reserve a table for 10 is $500. Space is limited. Call the Terrace Middle School office at 262-3007 for more information.
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| | LEEF's 2014 Mardi Gras Themed Party With A Purpose Event. |
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Lower Lake High Students Write Stories for Lower Lake Elementary
This winter, freshman students at Lower Lake High School were tasked with writing a children's story. Mrs. Dickson's second period class then took a field trip to Lower Lake Elementary School's kindergarten, first, and second grade classrooms to share their work. Several teachers graciously hosted the high school students on Monday, February 23. Alya Owaidat and Caleb Burrus read to Nancy Currier's transitional kindergarten class. Jamara Richardson and Monica Cordova read to Mrs Peterson's 2nd grade class. Other classrooms that hosted young authors were Mrs. Johns' kindergarten, Mrs. Menzio's 2nd graders, Ms. Ellis' 1st grade classroom, and Ms. Campbell's kindergarten's.
Mrs. Dickson's class would like to thank Lower Lake High School
for the opportunity and Lower Lake Elementary for hosting.
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| Perla Gutierrez reading to
Mrs. Schmitt's 2nd grade class. |
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| Juan Castro reading to
Mrs. Schmitt's 2nd grade class. |
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People of the Water
A Lake County Historical Novella
Teacher Kathy Scavone from Coyote Valley Elementary recently wrote a novella entitled, People of the Water - a novella of the events leading to the bloody massacre of 1850. The book tells a fictional account of the events leading to the Bloody Massacre of 1850. Like many Indians in California, the Pomo Indians of Clear Lake Basin were forced off their tribal, ancestral lands and forced to work on ranches and missions. They were beaten and eventually massacred.
The novella is available in local museums, libraries and Twin Pines Casino gift shop. Kathy has also generously donated a copy to each elementary school.
Kathy is also the author of Native Americans of Lake County and Anderson Marsh State Historic Park - a walking history, prehistory, flora, and fauna tour of a California State Park.
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Kelseyville Polar Plunge
February 21
Andy Goodwin was the Team Captain of the Polar Penguins this year as Brock Falkenberg, Maddy Young, Rob Young, Gina Griffin, and Della Murphy waddled into the chilly waters of Clearlake
dancing to "Happy!"
Maddy Young was the biggest fundraiser this year, collecting $350.00. Team "Polar Penguins" raised a total of $1025.00.   
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| | Team Polar Penguins: Maddy Young (left), Rob Young, Andy Goodwin, Gina Griffin, Brock Falkenberg, and Della Murphy. |
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Mock Trial
Students participated in the Mock Trial on February 12.
Middletown champions will soon participate in the State Nationals.
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The Hero Project
Have you joined the Hero Project yet? Nearly 1200 parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and childcare providers have joined! Over 200 prizes and 4 grand prizes have been distributed throughout Lake County.
The March 1.2.3. BREATHE challenge is underway.
Learn how to become a calm and consistent positive parent.
What are you waiting for?
Join the fun at www.lakecountyheroproject.com.
Remember, the only way to WIN is to PLAY!
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| | Thank you to these teachers and HP partners at Riviera Elementary School for their support of the Hero Project! |
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Lower Lake High School Students participate in Poetry Out Loud
Nine students from LLHS participated in the Poetry Out Loud competition in February.
Poetry Out Loud is a National Recitation Contest that is supported by the Lake County Arts Council. The competition took place at the LLHS Library.
Students who participated were:
Juan Castro
Alya Owadat
Sophia La Rosa
Hanzel PelCastre
Perla Gutierrez
Monica Cordova
Romeo Barrientos
Jenny Landeta
Shelby Posada, Executive Director of the Arts Council, in a letter dated February 20, stated "Congratulations to Jenny Landeta this year's winner, to Alya Owaidat as runner up and to Sophia La Rose, Lake County's second runner up. Jenny, I know you will do us proud at the State Competition in Sacramento."
All three winners received cash awards and Jenny will be sent on an all expense paid trip to the Competition at the State Capitol on March 15 and 16, 2015.
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Give Kids A Smile Day
As part of National Children's Dental Health Month, Healthy Start and Redwood Empire Dental Society (REDS) celebrated Give Kids a Smile Day at Pomo Elementary School on February 25. Every child at Pomo received a free full-sized toothbrush and tube of toothpaste which were provided by REDS and Martin Van Tassel.
A free sealant clinic was available courtesy of Dr. Doug Lewis, the Mendocino Community Health Clinic Inc., and Marta Fuller of Lake County Public Health. In addition, preschool students and their parents visited Pomo Healthy Start and received a free Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment, free stickers, and a round of applause for brushing daily. Healthy Starts thanks Pomo Elementary for hosting the event.
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| | (left to right) Martin Van Tassel, Anita Acosta, Rachel Paarsch, Marta Fuller and Dr. Doug Lewis. |
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Kelseyville Early Connection Preschool Students
Learn about Construction
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| Building with foam blocks and
using shaving cream as cement. |
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| | Using tools to hammer nails into foam containers! |
Lower Lake Early Connection Preschool Students
Learn about Construction
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| | Using various tools to build cool things! |
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| | Using a hammer and nails to fix a table! |
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Calendar Highlights
LEEF Annual Fundraiser March 14, 2015 6:00PM - 9:00PM | Lakeport Fairgrounds - Fritch Hall
Window to the Universe -Orion - Spanish March 14, 2015 8:00PM - 11:00PM | Taylor Observatory 5725 Oak Hills Lane Kelseyville CA 95451
ELT Meeting March 16, 2015 2:00PM - 5:00PM
Hero Project Hullabaloo March 17, 2015 5:00PM - 8:00PM | MAC Room at Terrace School, Lakeport
Planning Effective Literacy for Struggling Readers March 18, 2015 8:30AM - 11:30AM | Lake County Office of Education, Kesey Room
ELT Meeting March 23, 2015 2:00PM - 5:00PM
Spring Credentials Webcast March 24, 2015 9:00AM - 12:00PM | Kesey Room, LCOE
Health Screenings (provided by SISC) March 25, 2015 10:00AM - 4:00PM | Kesey Room, LCOE
Window to the Universe "Just How Safe Are We?" March 28, 2015 8:00PM - 11:00PM | Taylor Observatory 5725 Oak Hills Lane Kelseyville CA 95451
ELT Meeting March 30, 2015 2:00PM - 5:00PM
Children's Festival and Advocacy Walk April 11, 2015 10:00AM - 3:00PM | Library Park, Lakeport
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