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Mann community honors Lakewood Four

Ben Sclair — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 03:37:16 +0000

Mann Middle School students and staff release blue balloons in honor of the Lakewood Four.

By Jayme Taylor, Communication Manager, Clover Park School District

Staff and students from Mann Middle School created a “thin blue line” of star balloons in the school’s hallway in honor of the Lakewood Four—Sgt. Mark Renninger and Officers Greg Richards, Tina Griswold and Ronald Owens—who were killed Nov. 29, 2009. At the end of the school day, the balloons were released during an impromptu ceremony outside of the school.

CPSD gets $1.4 million grant to support military-connected students

Ben Sclair — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:36:58 +0000

By Jayme Taylor, Communication Manager, Clover Park School District

Students at Mann and Woodbrook Middle Schools and Lakes High School will benefit from a $1.4 million grant recently awarded to Clover Park School District (CPSD) from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). Grant money will be used to enhance technology in the three schools to support math and science achievement and greater counseling support for students directly impacted by military deployment, reintegration and other behavioral and family issues.

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CPSD to hold community budget forum

Ben Sclair — Thu, 20 May 2010 03:39:44 +0000

The public is invited to learn about Clover Park School District's 2010-11 draft budget at a community forum Wednesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. at Mann Middle School (11509 Holden Road SW, Lakewood). The forum will be held in the library and will feature a review of next school year's draft balanced budget. For more information about the budget forum, call Lynn Wilson, director for finance and technology, at 253-583-5021.

Mann Middle School to host Renaissance Fair

Ben Sclair — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:33:35 +0000

Mann Middle School is hosting its ninth annual Renaissance Fair on Friday, April 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the school's gymnasium. Seventh-grade students will re-create a renaissance "town" with their own perception of how people acted and made their wares during this period in world history. The event will also be used as a fundraiser for the seventh grade field trip. The fair is coordinated by students. A team developed a timeline to determine what needed to be accomplished so the fair could be a success. Seventh graders have studied the Renaissance Era in their world history curriculum. Conducting the Renaissance Fair reinforces what the students have learned. For more information about Mann Middle School's Renaissance Fair, contact David Molten at 253-583-5440, ext. 4110.

Spring Event at Bair Bistro

Jaynie Jones — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:23:42 +0000

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.

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Mann's anniversary tea party brings together old friends, colleagues

Ben Sclair — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:04:55 +0000

More than 50 people, including former and current staff and students, attended the Mann Middle School 50th anniversary tea party Oct. 16.

Mann Middle School hosted an anniversary tea party Oct. 16 in celebration of the school's 50th anniversary. The event allowed former staff members and students to reconnect with current staff and students to share memories and stories.

Principal Ron Banner started the event with a photo slideshow and introduced special guests, including Roy McLeod, 83, the first assistant principal of Mann who worked under Principal Harry Lang. Then, Lazette Meyers, granddaughter of Iva Alice Mann, gave a welcome introduction recapping some of her favorite memories of her grandmother. Guests were treated to tea, finger sandwiches, cookies and cake—all thanks to supportive Mann volunteers.

From left: Jack Price, former principal of Lochburn and Lakes attended the event on behalf of his brother, Don Price, former Mann principal; Lazette Meyers, granddaughter of Iva Alice Mann, and David Molten, Mann teacher.

Mann Middle School - 50 Years

Ben Sclair — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:08:24 +0000

Teachers recognized by Lakewood Rotary

Ben Sclair — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:00:33 +0000

Tammy Montanya, a Clover Park School District teacher, and Eric Garrett, an instructor in the Steilacoom School District, were recognized recently by the Rotary Club of Lakewood as Teachers of the Month.

Tammy Montanya

A teacher for 23 years, Montanya is a member of the Mann Middle School staff. She is in her twelfth year in the district where she teaches sixth and seventh grade science.

Eric Garrett

Garrett teaches calculus and math at Steilacoom High School. Prior to entering the education profession, Garrett played professional baseball for the Oakland A's.

Tony Robinson, a member of the Lakewood Rotary Club, made the presentation to the teachers of the month, a practice the club follows throughout the school year.

The 130-member Lakewood Rotary Club recognizes a teacher each month from the Clover Park and Steilacoom Historical School Districts as well as a student of the month from each of the districts.

Lakewood Rotary Club has been supporting the community since it was chartered more than 50 years ago. The organization meets each Friday noon at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club. Joel Feldman is currently president of the community service and philanthropic organization.