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Letter: Woodbrook’s PTSA is now inactive

Ben Sclair — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:01:23 +0000

By Karen Lebeter, Tillicum

The Woodbrook Middle School’s PTSA is now inactive. We have not been able to meet the minimum member requirement to continue to be a part of the National PTA organization. The school used to have a PTO, but to start another we would have to file a 501(c)3 at a cost of over $700. Sarah Weiler and I have not had a child there for 2 years but tried to keep it going.

We awarded money we had earned through bookfairs and collecting Box Tops and Labels on Friday, June 18th. Beth Harrison is in charge of the student ASB and sports department. We gave her a check for $500 for a Scoreboard or other expenses for the Sports dept, and a check for $425 for the Student Body to be used as they wish (dance, party, supplies, etc.).Read more...

===> Posted on June 22, 2010 by Ben Sclair. 2 comments.

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.

Steilacoom barber battles cancer; join his fight

Jaynie Jones — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:20:20 +0000

Pat Moon’s quaint barber shop in the heart of the Steilacoom’s Historic District has been a fixture there for many, many years. Customers could always count on a lively discussion of politics and other hot topics while getting a haircut. Now the town’s renowned barber needs your support in a different way. According to the Steilacoom Chamber’s newsletter, Moon has been diagnosed with cancer. Chamber members, friends, community residents, and customers are rallying to support him by holding a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser 5:30 – 7:30 on Friday evening, April 30. Proceeds from ticket sales and donations will go to Pat Moon to help with his cancer battle. Gather a group of friends and family together for the Pat Moon benefit Spaghetti Dinner at the Steilacoom Community Center, 2301 Worthington Street, Steilacoom. Phone 253.581.1076 for more information. http://steilacoom.org/event.htm

===> Posted on April 21, 2010 by Jaynie Jones. No comments.

CPSD public hearing on Native American educational services

Ben Sclair — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:14:06 +0000

Parents, students and community members are invited to a public hearing and provide input on how best to provide educational services for Native American students enrolled in Clover Park School District (CPSD). The hearing will be held Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Woodbrook Middle School cafeteria, 14920 Spring Street, Lakewood 98439. Funds for the district’s Native American program are provided by the Clover Park Native American Education Program Title VII Education Grant 2010-2011. This is the 38th year CPSD has received the grant. For more information, please contact Angelina Nockai Native American education specialist at 253-583-5156.

===> Posted on April 20, 2010 by Ben Sclair. No comments.

Lakes mentors help students ease transition to middle school

Ben Sclair — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:12:09 +0000

A Lakes Ignite mentor works with a group of students at Woodbrook Middle School.

Ignite mentors from Lakes High School spent more than a month at local middle schools helping eighth-graders better understand what it means to be a high schooler. Mentors led lessons and activities, answered questions and facilitated discussions around high school myths and fears.

“This is a great way to help students feel more accepted as they being high school,” said Briana Sacks, a Lakes junior. “I wish I had a program like this to help me with the transition to high school, because I think it can make a big difference for students.”

The Ignite mentoring program is led by Lakes’ Marcy Schafer.

===> Posted on June 10, 2009 by Ben Sclair. No comments.