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Join students for the annual Celebration of Innovation on Feb. 25 at Cascade High School from 6 to 8 p.m.

Students will showcase examples of gaining insight and solving problems through technology, and teachers using technology to enhance instruction.

The Everett High Jazz Band is now among the best in the nation. This is Everett High School's first time being selected for the SWING CENTRAL JAZZ High School Jazz Band Competition and Workshop, an event produced by the Savannah Music Festival (SMF) in Georgia. This year, their audition tape caught the attention of festival judges. The Everett High jazz ensemble is under the direction of Megan Vinther, who started a 'traditional' jazz curriculum at Everett High four years ago. "The hard work the students have put into this during the past four years makes this honor even more exciting for me and for the students," shared Vinther.

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Reading and experiencing in Scott Loucks' classroom.

Three years ago Cascade High School students in Mr. Loucks' class Skyped with an author and now will a visit historic site.

The students will once again get hands on experience with the novel Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet when they visit the Wing-Luke Museum, Japanese Cultural Center and the International District in Seattle in April.

This year's trip is possible because of a $750 travel grant from the Wing-Luke Museum which will cover all transportation costs for approximately 135 students and adults.

Eisenhower Middle School students wrapped their enthusiasm for Rubik's Cube into annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration.

This year Eisenhower Middle School students' tribute included a portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Rubik's Cube form. Their tribute incorporated more than 200 Rubik's Cube pieces and took eight club members almost two hours to create.

Cascade High School reorganizes track and cross country coach positions

Coach Steve Bertrand says, "I look forward to years of continued service."

In a joint announcement Jan. 23, Cascade High School Principal Cathy Woods and District Athletic Director Robert Polk introduced Bill Hull as the head coach for Cascade's cross country program. In both head coach and assistant coach roles, Hull has coached cross country for 26 years. He also teaches fitness at Cascade High. He assumes full leadership of the cross country program when the season begins in August.

In the reorganized cross country coaching structure, Steve Bertrand will be an assistant coach. He will also serve as an assistant coach for Cascade's track program this spring, a position he accepted after resigning from the position of head track coach.

Coach Bertrand said today of the reorganization, "I would like to thank Superintendent Gary Cohn, Cascade Principal Cathy Woods, and Everett Coaches' Association President Rachel Zupke for their time and attention. I am pleased that I will be able to continue to work with kids. I am very appreciative and humbled by the support from this community, and I look forward to years of continued service."

Jan. 27 School Board meeting

The school board will meet in regular session on Tuesday, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the board room at the Community Resource Center located at 3900 Broadway in Everett, WA 98201.

You can find the agenda and other board materials online in BoardDocs.

Jan. 27 Board meeting topic highlights

Agenda item	Details
EHS jazz ensemble recognition	Arrive at the board meeting a bit early to hear the Everett High jazz ensemble play. They travel this spring to Savannah, Georgia as one of only 12 school bands invited to prestigious Savannah Music Festival
January is School Board Recognition Month	Ensuring high quality local education through policy and governance, school boards across the nation volunteer countless hours on behalf of today's students, today's communities and tomorrow's leaders.
Update on full day kindergarten	As part of the state's phase-in of full day kindergarten funding (FDK), this district now has six elementary schools with state-funded FDK. Because of the proven positive impact of FDK, the district is supporting that program at four other elementary schools. This leaves seven elementary schools without the FDK program. The Legislature continues to examine ways to fund FDK in all state schools. The is greater understanding of the benefits of early learning and what young children need to meet more rigorous expectations and preparation for their lives in the 21st century.
Secondary literacy implementation status	SpringBoard is the College Board's college and career readiness program for middle and high school students. It includes rigorous instruction, performance-based assessment, and exemplary professional development for teachers. It's value to learning is supported by comprehensive longitudinal studies and case studies. The board will review the status of the program in the district and how it is impacting student learning and professional practice.

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