Stories for Lochburn
Lochburn, CP students get new musical instruments
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By Jayme Taylor, Communications Manager
The Lochburn Middle School and Clover Park High School band programs received several new instruments from the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation that will be used by students who could not afford to purchase or repair their own instruments.
BofA, Washington State Mentors present Check to CISL
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By Dave O'Keeffe, Executive Director, Communities in Schools Lakewood
Mentors, students, Bank of America staff and Washington State Mentor staff gathered at Lochburn Middle School on Nov. 15 to present a $5,000 check to Communities In Schools. The Bank of America Mentoring Initiative, funded by the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, is administered by Washington State Mentors. “This partnership is a wonderful example of what can be accomplished when corporations and non-profits join forces to support young people. These grants are awarded to outstanding mentoring organizations that are serving youth living in poverty all across Washington State,” said Jim Marsh, President of Washington State Mentors.
Caring for Kids – Making a Difference
Posted by | CommentsThe 2010 school year started out with a bang! Caring for Kids held its annual Ready to Learn Fair at Lochburn and helped 1,846 kids in need with school supplies, clothing, hygiene products, haircuts, immunizations, sports physicals, vision and hearing screening and a lunch. It was a great day for the kids!
Joining forces with Lakewood First Lions Club, an additional celebration was held at Springbrook Park. The Lions supplied the food and games and Caring for Kids helped another 312 kids with school supplies, backpacks and hygiene products. It was a true neighborhood party!
Since the first day of school Caring for Kids has received 117 clothing bank orders from school counselors ands family service workers. Another 45 backpacks and 60 emergency food kits have been distributed. The school supply bank has been working daily to deliver school supplies. Don’t forget that Caring for Kids is an all volunteer organization! Please support Caring for Kids. Help us help our kids in need. carekids@comcast.net – 253-279-9777 - Diane
Caring for Kids Ready to Learn Fair Aug. 14
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On August 14th at Lochburn Middle School from 9:00 am-1:00 pm Caring for Kids will be holding its annual fair for kids in need in our community. To qualify the kids need to be on free and reduced lunch and live in Lakewood, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Steilacoom or University Place. We will offer school supplies, new and good used clothing, hygiene products, hair cuts, sports physicals, immunizations and a host of other amenities.
Caring for Kids is an all volunteer organization, so if you would like to help or donate in support of the fair please email carekids@comcast.net or call 279-9777. Last year we helped 1,798 kids get a great start to the school year. Caring for Kids works with the schools all year long and spends an average of $9,000 a month during the year to provide basic needs. These are our kids, so please help us make a difference!
Holocaust speaker talks with Lochburn students
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English Language Learner students from Lochburn Middle School listen to the son of two Holocaust survivors, Sheldon Balberman, talk about their experiences.
English Language Learner students from Shelley Heinzman's class at Lochburn Middle School listened to the son of two Holocaust survivors talk about their experiences. Sheldon Balberman conducted the presentation for the students on June 18.
The students studied the stories of Anne Frank and Sadako Sasaki which were part of an overarching theme on conflicts that lead to war and the children of war. The students created artifacts, posters, essays and visual art projects that were displayed in the classroom and library.
Spring Event at Bair Bistro
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Forty-three members and guests of the Steilacoom Chamber of Commerce enjoyed a "Spring Evening at The Bair" on Thursday, April 22. Representing the Port of Tacoma, Connie Bacon was the featured guest speaker during the dinner. She stated that the Port is currently conducting a "nationwide search for a new CEO who is trustworthy, who will tell us the right story in business for the Port of Tacoma, who understands strategic thinking, and is a go-getter." According to Bacon, the Port of Tacoma is "beginning to see a tiny rise in activity, but anticipates steady growth over the next five years." She added that the Port has spent $170M to clean-up Puget Sound and Commencement Bay. There are ongoing negotiations with the Puyallup Tribe about possibly operating a terminal, as well. Bus tours of the Port of Tacoma are available to the public and scheduled every couple of months.
Lions step up to support CISL, community
Posted by | CommentsLakewood First Lions Club has supported the work of Communities In Schools of Lakewood for many years. Three years ago, proceeds from Octoberfest (approx. $11,000) helped CISL to offset grant funding cuts so that we could continue to run after-school, mentor and readiness to learn programs at full strength. Last week the club presented CISL with a $1,500 contribution in support of the Champions Mentor Program and the Leo's Club at Lochburn. CISL Site Coordinator, Dalemeshia Brewer, works with 3 Lions Club members to coordinate leadership and service projects for 18 middle school students at Lochburn. Last week, students picked up shovels and rakes to work on the Flett Creek Blueberry Patch just behind Lochburn. There were a few moans and groans, but they knew they were making a difference for the community…and they also know where to go for free blueberries this summer! On behalf of kids in the Leo's Club and the Champions Mentor Program, thank you Lions Club for your ongoing support.
-Dave O'Keeffe
Mentor/mentee profile from NorthwestMilitary.com
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Senior Airman Katherine Lamb helps Lochburn Elementary School eighth-grader Selena Verduzco with her homework Tuesday morning during the pair’s weekly one-hour meeting. Photo by Tyler Hemstreet
Communities in Schools Lakewood the subject of a story at NorthwestMilitary.com. A Lochburn eighth-grader and a Senior Airman partner up to learn and laugh. From the story:
"During the pair's one hour a week meetings, Lamb works with Verduzco on a variety of school assignments, assisting the 13-year-old on whatever subjects she needs help with. The two also share stories and talk about their interests."
