The Lake County Library in Lakeport hosted Terrace Middle School students and their families on Wednesday, February 4th for a fun-filled, explorational event. Chris Veech, Resource Librarian & Amy, the Director of Lakeport's Teen Reading Program shared fun videos that had the students giggling in their seats. Families were offered snacks in the library which made the event feel very special. Greatest of all was the creative scavenger hunt which challenged students to learn where and how to find specific resources within the library. Students excitedly ran around the library, practicing finding books, asking questions from the Resource Librarian and exploring new territories.

Several students updated old library card accounts, some went home with a new card, and many left with several great reads.
                                              

Connie Smith, an RSP teacher, has joined our staff recently and is providing resource services to students at both Clear Lake High School and Lakeport Elementary School. Welcome to LUSD, Connie!

The Lakeport Enhanced Education Foundation (LEEF) is hosting their annual Party With A Purpose event on March 14th at Fitch Hall at the Lake County Fairgrounds. The catered dinner and dance will feature local musicians and a live and silent auction. Tickets are $50.00. All proceeds benefit the Lakeport Unified School District's educational programs. 

Tickets are available at Terrace Middle School, Clear Lake High School and Linda's Hallmark. For more information, call Terrace Middle School at 262-3007.

LITE Team members met recently to discuss new practices using technology that will improve student learning

The Lakeport Innovative Technology Educators (LITE) team is a group of ten educators selected from each of our schools. The team works to identify and pilot innovative ways to use technology to support student learning in the classroom. Teachers on the team are given a small budget to purchase technology tools for their classrooms. Some of the pilot projects have included the use of Chromebooks, digital projection equipment, and tablets. In the near future we hope to pilot a program using a 3D printer.

 

 

Members of the LITE Team are:  Ann Mason, Kristen Hiatt, Jodi Mansell, Karen Schaver, Becky Davis-Lawler, Zane Jensen, Shelly Lawson, Melanie Sturr, Shanna Wilbur, Ken Hook and team leader Joe Aldridge.   

The Clear Lake High School (CLHS) Technology Program is excited to now offer 3D printing to its Advanced and Professional Computers program. The department purchased a new MakerBot Replicator2 printer that uses a plastic filament to create 3D usable objects that students first conceptualize in a 3D program and then are able to see their creations come to life.

3D printing is a relatively new segment that is showing strong growth according to teacher Adam Evans. CLHS has invested in the technology that is efficient and also uses very little material to have students create new and exciting projects. The school purchased a 3D scanner where students can scan in a project and then manipulate and created items that are tangible.