Schools
Arlington National Cemetery to be re-created at CP High School for Memorial Day
By Gary Sabol, Community Relations Manager
Community members are encouraged to visit Clover Park High School’s replica of Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day. Students will set up markers on the high school’s front lawn for the Arlington Project beginning Monday, May 20 at 7:30 a.m. This is the seventh year of the project which is designed to honor soldiers who have died in conflicts.
2013 Graduation Ceremony at UPS set for May 19
By Shirley Skeel
TACOMA – University of Puget Sound’s Class of 2013 will be presented with their college degrees at the liberal arts institute’s 121st Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 19. The ceremony, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in Baker Stadium, is open to everyone. Tickets are not required.
District and CPEA collaborate to set 2013-14 calendar
By Kim Prentice, Director of Community Relations
The Clover Park School District (CPSD) and Clover Park Education Association (CPEA) recently set the 2013 -14 school year calendar. Dates for parent teacher conferences and professional development half days will be determined at a later date.
The 2013-14 school year calendar is posted on the district’s website and information will be sent to families through each school. Dates for parent teacher conferences and professional development will be added to the calendar as they become available.
Around the Sound: Visit Pierce College’s Science Dome
By Nancy Covert
Here’s a show you shouldn’t miss! Admission is only $6 per person. Warning: the material presented may inspire a lot of thinking about the subject matter.
This thought-provoking material can be viewed at Pierce College’s Ft. Steilacoom campus. The shows take place inside the new science building on the hillside overlooking the campus. A grand opening was held on Jan. 19, and programs have been shown ever since.
The Science Dome currently features a series of sky-related programs inside the modern planetarium-like theatre. Next show, “Life: A Cosmic Story,” takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17, with a second showing at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday.
Laura Kastner to Speak on Parenting Strategies for Teens and Tweens
By Jen Willey, Annie Wright Schools
Dr. Laura Kastner, a clinical psychologist and nationally renowned expert on teen behavior and development, will speak about Tweens + Teens: New Strategies for Wise-Minded Parents, on Tuesday, May 21, at Annie Wright Schools Kemper Theatre. This event is part of ParentMap’s lecture series in which national thought-leaders share insights, advice and inspiration on current parenting topics.
Saltar’s Point Elementary School Principal Recommendation
By Celeste Johnston, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Steilacoom Historical School District #1 Superintendent Bill Fritz will recommend to the Board of Directors the hiring of Alexander Clauson for the position of Principal of Saltar’s Point Elementary School. The Board will consider the recommendation at its regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
Employees of the Year selected for Clover Park School District
By Gary Sabol, Community Relations Manager
Three Clover Park School District (CPSD) employees were honored as Employees of the Year at a districtwide celebration May 13. Since 1987, CPSD has honored exemplary employees in three categories: certificated, classified and administrative. Award recipients are chosen by an independent panel of Lakewood citizens. 2013 CPSD Employees of the Year are:
- Nichole Moeller, Certificated Employee of the Year;
- Charles Skipwith, Classified Employee of the Year; and
- Ron Banner, Administrative Employee of the Year.
CPTC Starts Recruitment of New President
By Tawny Dotson, Director of College Relations
LAKEWOOD – The Clover Park Technical College Board of Trustees is now seeking qualified candidates to become the next president of the college. The comprehensive search was initiated after Dr. John Walstrum announced he would retire this September. Applications are due June 14.
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Brent Mason named KBTC’s manager of individual giving
By Chelsea Lindquist, Communications Specialist, Bates Technical College
TACOMA – KBTC Public Television, a service of Bates Technical College, recently announced the appointment of Brent Mason as manager of individual giving, effective May 2. Mason will be responsible for membership, major donor cultivation and planned giving.
May Travel Talk Focuses on American Opportunities in Southeast Asia
By Jen Willey, Annie Wright Schools
David Bovee, an investment banker from Seattle, will present “An American Perspective on Southeast Asia: Emphasizing the rapid growth and change in Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and China,” on Wednesday, May 15, 7:00-8:30 pm at Annie Wright Schools. His presentation is part of the Travel Talk Series from the World Affairs Council Tacoma, held once at month at Annie Wright.
Governor Provides Keynote at CPTC’s Zero Energy House Grand Opening
By Tawny Dotson, Director of College Relations
LAKEWOOD – The significance of the grand opening of the Zero Energy House at Clover Park Technical College was not lost on the keynote speaker, Gov. Jay Inslee.
“This is a world-class accomplishment right here,” said Gov. Inslee. “This can be replicated across Washington.”
Memorial to the Japanese Language School to preserve history
TACOMA — The University of Washington Tacoma will commission a public sculpture for a memorial to capture the heritage of the historic Japanese Language School that was supported by a thriving Japanese American community that didn’t return to downtown after World War II.
Congressman Kilmer to visit Bates Technical College, tour programs
By Chelsea Lindquist, Communications Specialist, Bates Technical College
TACOMA – Rep. Derek Kilmer will make his first official visit as a Congressman to a public technical or community college on Monday, May 13 at Bates Technical College. Kilmer will visit the Downtown Campus, where he will take part in a discussion with students, tour select high-demand programs, and participate in a roundtable lunch discussion with college stakeholders.
Pierce College names new president of Puyallup campus
By Debby Abe
PUYALLUP – Pierce College has selected Dr. Marty Cavalluzzi to become the next president of the Puyallup campus beginning July 1, 2013.
Dr. Cavalluzzi currently serves as executive vice president for instruction and chief academic officer at Edmonds Community College. Previous posts included dean of science and math at Seattle Central Community College and associate dean for science and math at Northwest Indian College in Bellingham. He also taught several zoology and biology courses.
“I Love To Read” National Contest Winners
By Celeste Johnston, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Scholastic Book Clubs hosted a national contest inviting pre-K to eighth grade students to share their personal stories about how reading changed their lives. Five lucky student winners were selected and each received a cash prize to help them continue to explore books and to advance their education. In addition, the schools of the winning students each received a cash prize that can be used to support literacy-based efforts in their schools.
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