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Vol. IV, No. 17 | April 27, 2012
Strengthening Our Community Through Excellence in Education
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Message from Superintendent Francois
Dear Northshore Families,
Earlier this week, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the recipients of the first-ever Green Ribbon Schools Award. This award recognizes schools that have taken a comprehensive "green" approach to reducing their environmental impact, promoting health, and ensuring a high quality environmental and outdoor education program that will prepare students with 21st century skills in sustainability concepts.
The Secondary Academy for Success was one of 78 schools recognized nationwide as a Green Ribbon School. This is a tremendous honor for SAS students and staff. In recent years, SAS has truly embraced environmental sustainability and community service that positively impact our natural environment. Through actions large and small, SAS students and staff have been at the forefront of efforts taking place across our district in areas such as recycling, composting, energy management and sustainable practices.
Along the way, SAS has forged important partnerships that have furthered their efforts with organizations such as 21 Acres, McKinstry Industries, Cascadia Community College, the University of Washington, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the Northshore Schools Foundation. Working in collaboration with these partners, SAS truly stands as a model to emulate for other schools in our district and across our state and nation.
SAS and the other Green Ribbon Schools winners will be officially recognized in ceremonies on June 3-4 in Washington D.C. Please join me in congratulating SAS students and staff for this outstanding accomplishment!
Truly,
Larry Francois, Superintendent
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School Board Information
At its April 24 board meeting, the Northshore School District Board of Directors approved Resolution No. 660, Urging Congress to Reauthorize Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as well as board policy nos. 2421, 2210, 2080, 2090, 2021 and 2190. The board also held a study session to receive an update on work of the EDTF.
The next school board meeting is May 8, 4 p.m., Administrative Center Board Room. To view the agenda or read minutes of past school board meetings, please click here.
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Parent Preview Opportunity of Junior High School Health and Tenth Grade Biology Instructional Materials May 2
Northshore School District is concluding a curriculum review and selection process of a junior high school health textbook for 7th- and 8th-grade students and a biology textbook for students in grade ten. These new instructional materials will replace the current Northshore School District junior high school health and biology textbooks in fall 2012. Wednesday, May 2, the textbooks under consideration will be available for community and parent review from 3-7 p.m. in the Northshore School District Adminstrative Center. Junior high school health teachers who participated in the pilot textbook project and tenth grade biology teachers will be present to answer questions about the new programs.
The junior high school health textbook covers topics such as nutrition, decision-making, healthy life skills, substance abuse, body systems and fitness concepts. The district's current Growth and Human Development and Reproductive Health curriculum approved in 2008 remains in place and will not be supplanted by the new health textbook.
The new biology textbook will align the district's tenth grade science curriculum and instruction with the 2009 revision of the Washington State K-12 science standards and will prepare students for the biology End of Course Exam, a graduation requirement for the class of 2015 and beyond. |
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Secondary Academy for Success Named Green Ribbon School
Secondary Academy for Success is one of four Washington state schools and 78 schools nationwide to receive the first-ever U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award. U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) is a federal recognition program that began September 2011. Honored schools exercise a comprehensive approach to creating "green" environments through reducing environmental impact, promoting health, and ensuring a high-quality environmental and outdoor education to prepare students with the 21st century skills and sustainability concepts needed in the growing economy.
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courtesy photo
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Bothell High School Automotive Program Team First in State Competition
Jacob Kallinen and Roman Wagner, students in Bothell High School's Automotive program, placed first in the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills state finals for Washington state high school automotive technicians, April 24 at Renton Technical College, Renton, Wash. Each student earned more than $42,000 in scholarships and will advance to the national finals at Ford World Headquarters, June 10-12, in Dearborn, Mich.
l to r: Travis Kiser, Ford Motor Company; Jacob Kallinen; Roman Wagner; Pat McCue, Bothell High School instructor; John Milbrath, AAA Washington vice president of Member Services
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Northshore School District High School FBLA Students Earn Awards
Students from Bothell, Inglemoor and Woodinville high schools earned awards at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Business Leadership Conference (SBLC), April 11-14 in Seattle, Wash.
Woodinville High School was honored with the largest chapter award with 143 members as well as being the chapter with the most members (22) qualifying to compete at the national level. Bothell High School had the second largest chapter in the state.
Click here for the list of students who earned awards.
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Secondary Summer Academy to Run June 27 - Aug. 2
Northshore School District will offer a Secondary Summer Academy, June 27 - Aug. 2, at Inglemoor High School, 15500 Simonds Rd. N.E., in Kenmore. Registrations will be accepted April 30-June 25. Course and contact information will be available late April.
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Northshore School District Employment Opportunity
Substitute cook assistant positions are available. This is an online application process. Please call the Northshore School District Food Services Department at 425.408.7654 for additional information.
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Flu Season Arrives
The seasonal flu has made a late arrival this year. Northshore schools are seeing higher numbers of absenteeism for influenza-like illness; fever, sore throat, body aches, cough and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea. Please click here to review the information on when to stay home from school. Public Health officials still recommend getting a flu vaccination for all persons ages 6 months and older. Some children need two doses depending on their age. Pertussis or "whooping cough" is also occurring in our area, especially in Snohomish County. For more information on seasonal flu, pertussis and where to get vaccinated, click here. |
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Ivar's and Kidd Valley Teacher of the Year Contest, May 20 Deadline
Ivar's and Kidd Valley restaurants are inviting students in kindergarten through eighth grade to nominate their favorite teacher for a chance to win 2012 Teacher of the Year honors. The teachers chosen as grand prize winners from both Ivar's and Kidd Valley will each receive a $500 gift card for school supplies, and the nominating student will receive either a classroom chowder party or a burger party. All entries must be received by May 20. For more information, click here to download press release or visit Ivars.com or kiddvalley.com.
download Ivar's Teacher of the Year form
download Kidd Valley Teacher of the Year form
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Northshore Winter 2012 Community Newsletter Now Available Online
The Winter 2012 edition of Northshore School District's Community newsletter is now available online.
Click here to access.
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Community E-Fliers Listings for 2011-12
Northshore School District works with community organizations to provide information to families about not-for-profit services for students. The listing of any flier does not imply that their services have been endorsed by the school district. To view the current e-flier listings, please click here.
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Interpreter/Translation Services
Your child's education is very important. As the parent/guardian of a Northshore student, you have the right to participate in your child's education, including communicating with teachers and staff about your child. Northshore offers interpreter and translation services to parents free of charge. For more information, please click here.
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Threads and Treads Free Clothing Bank
The Threads and Treads free clothing bank is open on Thursdays, 4-6 p.m., at Canyon Park Junior High School, 23723 23rd Avenue S.E., Bothell. Contact Eileen Jowell ejowell@nsd.org for more information. |
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Calendar
May 8: School Board Meeting, 4 p.m., Administrative Center Board Room
May 13: Mother's Day
May 15: Peace Officers Memorial Day, flags at half staff
District Calendars and Planner
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