...NewsLinks

A Web-based newsletter for the staff of Everett Public Schools

Nov. 24, 2010 (NewsLinks articles are now archived on Docushare)

· News around the district – good news happening everywhere

· Opportunities for students and staff

· Key dates you won’t want to miss

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE OF THANKS

The Thanksgiving holiday is once again upon us, and it never fails to call to mind the many selfless acts our students and you, their role models, perform each and every day. Again this season, we find that our students are simply amazing! In the just-released issue of Everett Schools, I referred to that generosity. Under your mentorship, they are role models of community leadership and of giving spirit.

As we saw yesterday, student enthusiasm for doing the right thing is contagious. With school closed and hundreds of Everett High School families depending upon delivery of collected food, the community turned out with four-wheel drive vehicles, carts, dollies and strong backs to ensure that food deliveries were made safely and on time – just as they did two years ago when Cascade High students faced the same weather-caused delivery dilemma for their food deliveries.

As we enter this season, more students’ generosity toward others will be both visible and remarkable. Each new story about schools, groups of students, and our staff members contributing so much to help others is another reason for pride in students, accolades to you for inspiring them and gratitude for living in this supportive community.

Thank you so very much for modeling generosity through your many investments in our community, especially in early response to this year's United Way campaign. Dec. 1 is set as the deadline for district staff donations, and early campaign results indicates we’ve responded enthusiastically to our community's rallying call to “Give another 10” for those in such desperate need. If you haven't returned your United Way pledge form, no matter what you are contributing – dollars, volunteer time, advocacy for others – your contribution matters to those who are most affected by our recovering economy. Thank you for making others' Thanksgivings a good memory.

As you venture forth on your Thanksgiving holiday this weekend, please travel and celebrate safely! So many depend on you and what you do to make their lives better! As Sue and I travel to spend time with dear ones, we wish you the very warmest of Thanksgiving holidays with those you love. Take care!

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NEWS AROUND THE DISTRICT – information about good work everywhere

11.23.2010 Everett students to perform at Port of Everett's Holiday on the Bay

11.22.2010 Super Kid: Hanna Vanucie

11.19.2010 Everett schools win third energy grant of the year

11.18.2010 Everett High's NJROTC thanks veterans

11.15.2010 JHS volleyball celebrates 4A championship

11.12.2010 EHS Lillian Ortiz-Self honored

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OPPORTUNITIES – for staff and students

Bank of America Student Leaders award offers high school juniors and seniors firsthand opportunities to discover how they can help shape their communities now and in the future.

Students selected will take part in:

· an eight-week paid summer internship with a local nonprofit organization

· an all-expense-paid week in Washington, D.C. at the Student Leadership Summit with hundreds of other community-minded students from the U.S. and U.K., and …

· … learn how nonprofits, government, and business can partner to create a positive impact in our communities

Students apply online. Deadline is Jan. 12, 2011, 9 p.m. PST

Everett PTSA Council Reflections Exhibition featuring artistic creations of students from district elementary, middle, and high schools will be on display Dec. 1- Feb. 3. Entries include work in visual arts, literature, musical composition, film-video, choreography-dance and photography focus on the theme “Together we can.” The work of these young artists will be on display at the Educational Service Center, 4730 Colby Ave., from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. An artists’ reception will be held at the Educational Service Center on Jan. 5, 5:30-8 p.m.

Two student writing and art contests:

· In preparation for Snohomish County’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in January 2011, Everett’s mayor’s office is sponsoring a Prodigies for Peace writing and art contest. Entries are due Dec. 15, 2010.

· “Why I am Proud to be an American” essay contest for students grades 5-8, sponsored by the Elks Lodge of Everett. Deadline is Jan. 10, 2011. Prizes awarded for first, second and third place are US Savings Bonds ranging from $250 to $1,000.

Save the date – The Everett High School Latin Image Club is sponsoring its third annual Latino(a) Family Night on Jan. 21, 2011. This year’s speakers will be the newly appointed Mexican Consulate, Consulado Alejandro Garcia Moreno, and the Director of the Commission of Hispanic Affairs. A Latino resource fair is also planned to help parents access community services. More details will be announced soon!

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OPPORTUNITES IN BRIEF – quick reminders from past issues

Youth Theatre NW can provide creative field trips and enhance classroom curriculum in theatre and the performing arts. View their 2010-11 performance field trip season and classroom outreach programs.

Providence Regional Medical Center offers two great volunteer opportunities for high school students. Details are available online.

Arts Council of Snohomish County provides a well-rounded program of opportunities for students and teachers. Along with outreach suitcases, student art competitions, and field trips, the Arts Council provides high quality professional development involving integrating art lessons into the elementary classroom.

NAWIC’s Construction Challenge 2011 – teams are forming now! Open to both female and male high school students. Regional competitions are Jan. 15, 2011. Register at www.constructionchallenge.org.

Mentoring Children of Promise (MCP) is a community-based mentoring program for children of parent(s) involved in the criminal justice system. MCP is looking for adult volunteers, 21 and over, to share activities with such a child for eight hours a month. To learn more, email Joell Coltrane or call 425‑259‑2973 ext. 2717.

KEY DATES – important dates and celebrations you won’t want to miss planning for now!

POLICY & PROCEDURE INFO – links to all policies and procedures are online

1120 – Board of Directors, Annual Organization Meeting

1235 – Board of Directors, Parliamentarian

2410 – Instruction, High School Graduation Requirements

2410P – Instruction, High School Graduation Requirements

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Everett Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are: Affirmative Action Officer, Carol Stolz, 3715 Oakes Ave., Everett, WA 98201, 425-385-4106; Title IX Officer, Randi Seaberg, 3715 Oakes Ave., Everett, WA 98201, 425-385-4104; ADA Coordinator, Kristine McDowell, 202 Alder St., Everett, WA 98203, 425-385-5250; Section 504 Coordinator, Becky Ballbach, 4730 Colby Ave., Everett, WA 98203, 425-385-4086. (Email address for each is FirstInitialLastName@everettsd.org)

Diane Bradford

Communications Dept.

Everett Public Schools

425-385-4040

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