A Web-based newsletter for the staff of Everett Public Schools
June 22, 2012 (NewsLinks articles are archived on Docushare <http://docushare.everett.k12.wa.us/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-3396> )
IN THIS ISSUE
· We’re Proud – did you see staff members’ family accomplishments?
· Thank you from the communications team – Mary, Diane and Bev
· Wellness program well wishes – a healthy year!
· News around the district – good work happening everywhere
· Opportunities for staff and students – popular summer technology workshops available again!
· Policy and procedure updates – always available online <http://docushare.everett.k12.wa.us/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-189>
WE’RE PROUD … staff share family and personal accomplishments
Did you see this year’s issue of We're Proud <http://docushare.everett.k12.wa.us/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-39491/We_re%20Proud%202012.pdf> yet?
THANKS! … for taking the communications survey
· 625 of you took time to tell us what you think of the district’s communications work.
· 86% feel you get info you need in a timely fashion; 2% do not, and 12% are unsure.
· You most want to hear about health insurance and benefits (78%), inservice and classes (70%), and opportunities for staff and students (67%). (Summer tech classes fall into the last two categories. See details <http://docushare.everett.k12.wa.us/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-39636/summercourses2012.pdf> .)
· You’d like the info coming your way to be shorter. We’re working on that with a planned revamp of BoardNotes and a commitment to more Readers Digest condensation and links to more details if you want them.
· Thanks too, for continuing to send your story ideas and news tips. We’ll continue publishing stories over the summer, so keep checking the web and your email.
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WELLNESS – wins NATIONAL award and $1,000 grant
Only two other districts in the entire country have wellness programs of the quality we enjoy here. Read all about the national award <http://docushare.everett.k12.wa.us/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-39559/2012.06.20%20Wellness%20program%20award.pdf> just given to our wellness program.
Congratulations to all EPS staff who participated in our award winning wellness program this year! Our wellness program year end survey <http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22FQDXYDTR3> found that you were more physically active, ate healthier, stressed less, lowered your blood pressure and cholesterol, took fewer sick days, lost LOTS of weight, started veggie snack clubs (and Wellness Wednesdays), had healthier options at staff meetings and spent more time talking to your colleagues about making healthy lifestyle choices.
According to representatives from the Washington State Department of Health and OSPI we are a MODEL for other districts in our state. WE are changing the culture of Everett Public Schools and have the opportunity to inspire other districts in our state thanks to YOUR support and participation in our employee wellness program.
If you are looking for a summer fitness challenge, or want to learn how to cook healthy meals, lose weight or stress less this summer then click here for EPS Wellness Program Summer opportunities <http://www.everett.k12.wa.us/wellness/Summer%202012> .
May you be well…. and may your summer be rejuvenating and revitalizing.
· Brett’s Run <http://brettjensen.wordpress.com/> is August 25 at Legion Memorial Park – fourth year in honor of former CHS student. Help generate funds for CHS scholarships
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NEWS AROUND THE DISTRICT
06.20.2012 Drugstores help fight whooping cough epidemic in Snohomish County <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
06.20.2012 Everett Public Schools is one of only nine in the nation to win health award <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
06.20.2012 Cascade High School to be site for Project Homeless Connect, July 11 <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
06.20.2012 Sequoia High School students present "thank you" mosaic to YMCA <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
06.19.2012 Year-long social studies initiative culminates in festive event <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
06.18.2012 Super Kid: C.J. Boyett, Sequoia High School <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
06.15.2012 District elementary schools earn national HealthierUS School Challenge Award <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
06.14.2012 Jefferson Elementary's book club featured in Scholastic newsletter <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
06.14.2012 Everett Public Schools summer meal program <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
06.14.2012 Sing for the Cure event raises more than $2,300 <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
06.13.2012 Everett Public Schools athletes honored at Athletic Awards Night <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
06.12.2012 Sequoia High School's first blood drive is huge success <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
06.12.2012 Eisenhower Middle School band wins concert award <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
06.08.2012 Everett Public Schools part of national FAFSA Completion Project <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
06.07.2012 Forest View Elementary's Rubik's Cube team wins first place at competition <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
06.05.2012 Parents asked to help select elementary math classroom materials <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
06.05.2012 AVID graduates exemplify program success <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
06.07.2012 District staff share ideas of ways to meet needs of homeless <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
06.06.2012 Silver Lake Elementary hosts family reading night <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
06.02.2012 EHS Lexie Levin - Herald's softball player of the year <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
06.01.2012 Dream, Innovate, Inspire! grant recipients announced <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
06.01.2012 Dr. Catherine Matthews selected to serve on OSPI Curriculum Advisory and Review Committee <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
05.31.2012 Lowell Elementary students and staff get fit in Shape Up Across Washington program <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
05.31.2012 Gateway Middle School on KING 5 Evening Magazine, May 31 <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
05.30.2012 Everett High's Calea Carr wins state title in discus <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
05.30.2012 Forest View Elementary PTA second annual Science Day, June 6 <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
05.29.2012 Boeing gives $25,000 education award to Evergreen Middle School <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
05.25.2012 Heatherwood eighth-grader earns Youth Challenge Creativity Award <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
05.25.2012 Hawthorne Elementary asking for help to prevent vandalism <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
05.25.2012 JHS Kyle Cornett wins 4A state golf title <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
05.23.2012 Cascade High School choirs finish high at Northwest Vocal Jazz festival <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
05.22.2012 It can "pay" to take over a grocery store! <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
05.21.2012 EHS NJROTC cadets honor the late Senator Jackson at ceremony <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
05.21.2012 CHS students' flashy video promotes love of reading <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
05.18.2012 Jackson High students organize food bank <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
05.18.2012 School board to consider CRC bids on May 22 <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
05.18.2012 Everett High juniors reach out to welcome future Seagulls to EHS <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
05.17.2012 North Middle School students' essays earn honors and dollars <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
05.14.2012 Auditor disagrees with district's capital fund expenditure cutoff date <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
05.14.2012 U.S.News ranks Jackson High as one of state's best and in nation's top 5% <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
05.10.2012 Everett Public Schools Foundation makes summer credit recovery possible <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
05.10.2012 Federal dollars help make summer programs possible for most needy students <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
05.10.2012 Planning for success and building Foundations that Last <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
05.10.2012 Cascade High School student honored for excellence in German <http://bit.ly/P_O_P>
05.09.2012 New Cascade and Jackson high schools tracks a "go" for summer construction <http://bit.ly/EPS_news>
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS
1. Summer technology workshops – <http://docushare.everett.k12.wa.us/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-39636/summercourses2012.pdf> build a classroom website, create a student portfolio with Google Apps, learn about Google Quick Start, Moodle Mayhem and Moodle Magic Plus. Register here! <https://www.everett.k12.wa.us/crs/> Also, online classes available this summer.
2. Ground to Sound (GTS) STEM Environmental Challenge <http://www.friendsofhiddenriver.org/ground-to-sound-stem-challenge-camp> summer camp is a new environmentally-oriented camp held at Brightwater Center environmental park from July 9 to 13 for students entering 5th-, 6th- and 7th-grade. Registration form <http://www.friendsofhiddenriver.org/uploads/pdf/gts-registration-form-.pdf> and camp brochure <http://www.friendsofhiddenriver.org/uploads/pdf/fothr_camp_brochure_2012_web.pdf> .
Middle high and high school mentors are needed for the program. Mentors work on honing their leadership, environment and technology skills while leading a team of students through challenges. A training session prior to camp is required. For an application, contact John Schmied <mailto:Jschmied77@hotmail.com> .
3. Harlem Globetrotters summer camps info <http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/basketball-skills-clinics/summer-2012?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=clinics> . Everett Clinic is July 20. When registering, use code ELYCE to save $10.
4. Seahawks camp at Evergreen Middle on July 3, FREE for 200 registrants
For the 17th consecutive year the Seattle Seahawks will host Gatorade Junior Training Camps for kids 8-14 years old. These two-hour clinics combine first-rate football instruction and life skills messages that focus on self-improvement and a motivational life-skills session with a Seahawks player, coach or alumni. Registration and details are online <http://www.seahawks.com/youth/camps/gatorade.html>
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES – All policies and procedures are available online <http://docushare.everett.k12.wa.us/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-189> .
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Everett Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
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 and 504 Coordinator, Randi Seaberg, 3715 Oakes Ave., Everett, WA 98201, 425-385-4104; ADA Coordinator, Kristine McDowell, 4730 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98203 425-385-5250. (Email address for each is FirstInitialLastName@everettsd.org <mailto:FirstInitialLastName@everettsd.org> )