Stories for CP School District
Clover Park School Board Schedules Retreat
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The Clover Park School District Board of Directors has scheduled a retreat for Saturday, Feb. 4. The retreat will be held in the board room of the Tacoma Country and Golf Club, 13204 Country Club Drive SW, in Lakewood and begins at 8 a.m. and will conclude at 3:45 p.m.
Topics for the retreat include leadership profiles and board development; standard operating procedures; board travel and attendance at conferences, workshops, etc.; accountability plan outcomes; the board meeting and reports schedule; and discussion of Policy 3110, Age at Entrance.
For more information, contact the superintendent’s office at (253) 583-5190.
Harrison Prep deemed International Baccalaureate World School
Posted by | CommentsOn Jan 9, 2012, after three years of preparation and planning, Clover Park School District's Harrison Preparatory School received its official authorization as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the Middle Years Program (MYP) to sixth- through 10th-graders (students 11 to 16-years-old).
“I am thrilled we have finally been authorized as an IB World School,” said Lisa Boyd, principal. “The Middle Years Program introduces our middle school students to rigorous international standards and allows our staff to have access to an international community of teachers and resources.”
Special education Resource Fair Jan. 25
Posted by | CommentsClover Park School District's Special Education Department is hosting its annual Resource Fair Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Student Services Center, 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW. Families of children with special needs are invited to attend this free event and connect to child-serving agencies and organizations. Food will be served and there will be games and activities for kids. For more information, call 583-5170.
Voters to consider replacement levy Feb. 14
Posted by | CommentsIn September, the Clover Park School District Board of Directors approved a resolution for a replacement, four-year educational programs and operations levy.
The Feb. 14, 2012 levy proposal will replace the district’s current educational programs and operations levy, which expires in 2012. It will not be a new tax.
CPHS selected to receive technology donation from Intel, Best Buy
Posted by | CommentsClover Park High School is the recipient of a $2,500 technology donation presented by Intel and Best Buy as part of a nationwide training challenge hosted by the Intel® Retail Edge Program—made up of a community of retail sales professionals who truly understand how technology can change everything. The program was designed to provide the latest information and education about Intel products to sales representatives through interactive courses, articles, videos, sales tools, real-time Web events and more.
Rep. Smith Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations
Posted by | CommentsCongressman Adam Smith (WA-09) today announced the U.S. Service Academy nominations from Washington State’s 9th congressional district:
“I’m honored to nominate these outstanding young men and women to our United States Service Academies. They each exhibit exceptional academic skills and character, and demonstrate a commitment to serving our country.
Clover Park Board honored for community partnerships
Posted by | CommentsBy Jayme Taylor, Communications Manager
The Clover Park School District Board of Directors received an Honorable Mention in the Magna Awards 2012 recognition program for its work to increase and support community partnerships. This entry, along with other winners, will be listed in a special supplement to the May 2012 issue of American School Board Journal.
The board of directors encouraged administrative staff to seek methods to maximize and utilize community and district resources by looking at ways to pursue, research, implement and sustain partnerships for the benefit of students. These partnerships have resulted in better communication and coordination between the organizations and the district. Collaborations have also resulted in more resources benefitting students.
A busy year for Caring for Kids
Posted by | CommentsBy Diane Formoso
Caring for Kids has had a very busy year. In Clover Park School District alone 71% of the kids are on free and reduced lunch with 95% of that number being free. Being an all volunteer organization we work every day helping our kids in need. Since the first day of school in September, working directly with school staff, we have filled 723 clothing bank orders. The year end total is 1,423 orders for 2011. In August we held the Ready to Learn Fair and participated in two additional events at Springbrook Park and Tillicum Community Center. We helped 2,441 kids with school supplies, backpacks and hygiene products. In 2011with the Ready to Learn Fair and the school supply bank orders we helped a total of 3,485 kids in need with school supplies.
Sponsor a Lakewood Child for the Arts
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Posted by | CommentsThe December 2011 Communities in Schools of Lakewood newsletter is out. Get all the news and information here.
Prepare and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Posted by | CommentsWHEN? THURSDAY evening, January 5th from 6 – 8PM in the Library –Tech Lab at Clover Park High School. Join PLU’s financial aid super team to prepare and submit your FAFSA.
WHAT DOCUMENTS WILL I NEED TO BRING? You will need records of income earned the year prior to when you will start school. You also need records of your parents’/stepparents’ income information if you are a dependent student. For the 2012-2013 school year you will need financial information from 2011. Read More→
Schools celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Posted by | CommentsStudents and staff throughout Clover Park School District celebrated November's Native American Heritage Month with learning and fun.
Angelina N. Nockai—daughter of Angelina Nockai, district Native American education specialist—performed a traditional jingle dress dance for students and staff at several elementary schools. Following the performance, Nockai explained the significance of the dance and the regalia. She also read the book Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitich Smith, and answered students’ questions about Native American culture.
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Legislators visit Clover Park schools for Focus on Education
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On Nov. 16, Clover Park School District Superintendent Debbie LeBeau, Director Paul Wagemann and several district administrators met with local legislators to give them the opportunity to visit our schools and see the work being done to increase student success through student achievement, partnerships and community engagement. The event began at Lakes High School—the district’s newest school building—where culinary arts students prepared breakfast and discussed the importance of career and technical education. Ignite Mentors also spoke about their program and how it connects students for success in high school.
Letter: Communities In Schools of Lakewood - On Film!
Posted by | CommentsDear friends of Communities In Schools of Lakewood,
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we at CISL, would like to thank you for your support as a volunteer, partner or donor. Hundreds of students are engaged in After-school, Mentor and Readiness To Learn Programs at Tyee Park, Oakwood, Southgate, Tillicum and Lochburn. Each day CISL Site Coordinators are connecting students and parents with community resources so that, in the end, more students stay in school and graduate on time.
Lions Are Making a Difference
Posted by | CommentsBy Diane Formoso
Three Lions Clubs, Lakewood First, Dupont and Lakewood Knights, are working together to provide vision and hearing screenings at schools in Clover Park and Steilacoom School Districts. Schools are thrilled to have the help with the screening of hundreds of kids in their buildings. The Lions Clubs are happy to help!
Letter: Help us help the Clover Park School District
Posted by | CommentsBy Ben Sclair, President, Lakewood Rotary
Public schools are one of the pillars upon which a community is built. While the Clover Park School District has seen improvement in many areas over the last few years, much remains to be done. Of the many ways a community can help a school district, ensuring high achieving students have access to high level coursework and motivated teachers (thus remaining in the district), ranks high. That is why the Rotary Club of Lakewood partnered with the Clover Park School District nearly five years ago with the goal of bringing the International Baccalaureate (IB) program to the district. IB is an international, standards-based, education curriculum with exceedingly high standards. Click here for more information.
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Lakewood Career Academy teacher helps launch statewide student career program
Posted by | CommentsBy Jayme Taylor, Communications Manager
The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) officially launched the Jobs for Washington’s Graduates (JWG) program, a chapter of the National Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Dropout prevention program at the Museum of Flight on Oct. 21, 2011 in front of more than 200 attendees.
