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East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District Programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Thomas Gresch, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830 [email protected]. Section 504 Coordinator: Maureen Lyden, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830, [email protected].
Teaching & Learning Bulletin
Teaching & Learning Team Members are: Cari Roderick, Karen Cloninger, Lorri Reilly, Lynn Page, Mo Lyden, Michele Chavez, Michelle Brenner, Ryan Seidel, and Stacy Bezama
Volume 4, Issue 22 March 2, 2017
Upcoming EVSD Professional Development March 6 ~ Computer Lab Para Meeting (4:00-5:30 p.m.)
March 7 ~ 6th Grade Afterschool Summit (4:00-7:00 p.m.) Rescheduled from February 9th March 7 ~ Library Teacher Collaboration at Otis Orchards (4:00-5:30 p.m.)
March 7 ~ I’ve Interimed...Now What? Session 3 of 5 (2:30-4:00 p.m.) March 7 ~ Assessment Coordinators Meeting (3:00-4:00 for CCS, EVMS, EVHS, EV Online, and EVPP)
March 7 ~ Assessment Coordinators Meeting (4:00-5:00 p.m. for Trent, Trentwood, Otis Orchards, and East Farms) March 8 ~ Using Nearpod in the Classroom Session 3 (3:45-4:45 p.m.)
March 11 ~ EdCamp East Valley CANCELED March 13 ~ Title I & LAP Teacher Meeting (10:00-12:00 p.m.)
March 13 ~ Special Education Teacher Support Series (3:45-5:15 p.m.) March 21 ~ K-5 Reading Wonders ELA Core Program Support Group (4:00-5:30 p.m.)
March 21 ~ I’ve Interimed...Now What? Session 4 of 5 (2:30-4:00 p.m.) March 27 ~ Computer Lab Para Meeting (1:30-3:00 p.m.)
March 27 ~ Title/LAP Para Inservice 1:30-3:00 p.m.) March 28 ~ Assessment Coordinators Meeting (3:00-4:00 for CCS, EVMS, EVHS, EV Online, and EVPP)
March 28 ~ Assessment Coordinators Meeting (4:00-5:00 p.m. for Trent, Trentwood, Otis Orchards, and East Farms) March 29 ~ EVSD College & Career Pathway Committee Meeting (8:00-10:00 p.m.)
April 11 ~ I’ve Interimed...Now What? Session 5 of 5 (2:30-4:00 p.m.) April 13 ~ Paper Tigers Movie Screening & Discussion (4:00-7:00 p.m.)
April 17 ~ Title I & LAP Teacher Meeting (10:00-12:00 p.m.) April 17 ~ Special Education Teacher Support Series (3:45-5:15 p.m.)
April 18 ~ Computer Lab Para Meeting (4:00-5:30 p.m.) April 19 ~ iWonder Focused Discussion: Accessing Complex Text (4:00-5:30 p.m.)
April 25 ~ Assessment Coordinators Meeting (3:00-5:00 p.m.) May 1 ~ Next Generation Science Standards 101 for Elementary at NEWESD 101 (8:30-3:30 p.m.)
May 2 ~ Library Teacher Collaboration at Otis Orchards (4:00-5:30 p.m.) May 3 ~ College & Career Pathway Committee Meeting (8:00-11:00 a.m.)
May 9 ~ Computer Lab Para Meeting (4:00-5:30 p.m.) May 15 ~ Title I/LAP Teacher Meeting (10:00-12:00 p.m.)
May 22 ~ Special Education Teacher Support Series (3:45-5:15 p.m.) June 6 ~ Computer Lab Para Meeting (4:00-5:30 p.m.)
June 12 ~ Title I/LAP Data Review and Entry (9:00-12:00 p.m.) This is NOT a complete list, please visit the EVSD Professional Development Webpage for more information or to sign
up: https://www.evhs.net/classes.php
East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District Programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Thomas Gresch, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830 [email protected]. Section 504 Coordinator: Maureen Lyden, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830, [email protected].
The Stories We Tell: Engaging Students in Disciplinary Literacy
Saturday, March 18, 2017 Renton Technical Institute
This is a small conference for 4th
-8th
grade teachers focusing on cross disciplinary literacy.
Highlights:
Keynote Address by Conn McQuinn from PSESD
“Hardwired for Story: Brain Science and
Learning Through Story”
Breakout sessions focusing on content disciplines
and
cross disciplinary strategies from the Strategic Instruction Model including Content Enhancement Routines
We are excited for this opportunity to meet with 4th-8th grade teachers, listen to their needs and ideas and to offer some great professional learning! Please contact Molly Berger [email protected] or Aira Jackson, ELA Director, [email protected] if you have
questions.
WSU Math and Science Ed PhD Program Information for Middle School and High School Math and Science Teachers
Dear Math/Science Educator,
As someone who has a strong foundation in mathematics and science and the field of education, I would like to let you know about our graduate program in Math and Science Education here on the WSU Spokane campus. This is a program for people interested in getting a PhD in mathematics or science education, or in a combination of the two. The program is focused on educational research in the fields of mathematics and/or science education and graduates have the knowledge, experiences, and dispositions for a successful career in higher education as well as other areas related to STEM education.
Our program is designed for working professionals so all courses are in the evening and can be taken on a part time or full time basis. We realize that many people pursuing a PhD degree plan to continue in their current job position so the pro-gram is flexible and accessible. To that end, the program is available at any of the four main campuses: Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver and is connected seamlessly across the sites. All courses are offered over our teleconferencing system, a weekly seminar allows for regular communication, and an annual face-to-face retreat helps keep us all connected. We collaborate across sites as both faculty and students; for example, we have students on one campus with an advisor on another.
Listed below is the link to the program website where you can access the student handbook which contains resources such as syllabi of sample courses or course requirements for the degree.
https://education.wsu.edu/graduate/mathematicsandscienceed/
If you would like more information or have specific questions about the program, please do not hesitate to contact me at the email listed below. If you would like to receive application materials or have questions about the application or eligibil-ity requirements, please contact Kelly LaGrutta at [email protected].
I hope to hear from you soon!
Janet Hart Frost, Ph.D. Clinical Associate Professor, Mathematics Education Director, WSU Health Science STEM Education Research Center WSU Spokane College of Education CCRS 221 P.O. Box 1495 Spokane, WA 99210-1495
FREE!
East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District Programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Thomas Gresch, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830 [email protected]. Section 504 Coordinator: Maureen Lyden, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830, [email protected].
You are Invited to Attend Digital Citizenship Leadership for Teachers & Librarians
Presenters: Morgen Larsen & Cherie Holm Description: Free workshop primarily for teacher & librarians (but open to all interested educators) sponsored by OSPI, WLMA and the WA State Library that addresses these big questions: · What is Digital Citizenship? Why does it matter? · How Teacher and Librarians are instructional leaders in Digital Citizenship training · Successful models for integrating Digital Citizenship training across the curriculum · Where to find high-quality resources to support the work of teachers and students · Interactive, take away activities that can be implemented in schools and districts 6 free clock hours will be provided by OSPI to interested attendees, and morning and afternoon snacks will be provided by the trainers. For all-day trainings, the 30-minute lunch break does not provide time to go off campus, so please bring your lunch with you.
Pre-Registration is required. Just click the link and if you have not registered for courses through pdenroller, you will need to create an account. The process takes just a minute or two. Please contact me if you have any questions. Also, please feel free to pass this information on to colleagues and district leaders.
Date Location Time Registration Link
Saturday, Mar 11 2017
Medical Lake Middle School 1010 E Lake St Medical Lake WA 99022
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
https://www.pdenroller.org/ospi/Catalog/Event/24226
Tuesday, March 28 and Wednesday, March 29th
Spokane Valley Tech
115 S University Rd Spokane Valley WA 99206
3:40 to 6:00 PM https://www.pdenroller.org/ospi/Catalog/Event/24227
Sixth Annual Celebration of Talent
Regional Gifted Education Conference for Educators, Parents, and Students Whitworth University
Saturday, March 25, 2017 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this annual event designed to enlighten educators, counselors, parents and students on the subject of gifted-ness and the unique challenges and benefits it brings High potential students will participate in a variety of fun and unique learning experiences with like-minded peers. Parents and teachers will attend presentations and interact with other parents and professionals on the challenges and joys of rais-ing and educating gifted children. Teachers in general education classrooms will learn strategies for meeting the special learning needs of high ability students in any classroom. There will be workshops for elementary, middle school and high schools students as well as presentations for parents, all educators, and counselors.
Presentations & Workshops for: Parents, Educators, and Counselors (professional clock hours available)
Kindergarten-Third Grade ~ Third-Sixth Grade ~ Sixth-Twelfth Grade Keynote Presentation: “Supporting and Nurturing Talent Development: What Families Can Do”
Dr. Jann Leppien
Conference Fee: $60 per family or $40 per individual (Partial Scholarship Available—Plus Clock Hours for Educators)!
Please bring sack lunch(es) Click here to Register
East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District Programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Thomas Gresch, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830 [email protected]. Section 504 Coordinator: Maureen Lyden, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830, [email protected].
From the Desk of Michelle Brenner
Read across America with Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Celebration
Read across America is such an amazing way to celebrate the joy of reading and writing with our students. In fact, it is one of my most favorite days of the school year! To demonstrate what a nerd I am, I would mark in my plan book to begin prepping for this day in January. I wanted to be sure that this one day was filled with magical, engaging activities ranging from interactive read-alouds and read-a-thons to science experiments with Oobleck.
Oh boy, did I build up this day with my students. It was pure bliss watching the students file into the classroom with the excitement and anticipation beaming from their faces! Then, out of nowhere it hit me like a ton of bricks…How can I en-capsulate the spirit of this one day and recreate the magic to sustain this joy and love for reading every day in our class-rooms? The answer: Read Aloud to students every day!
The Power of the Read-Aloud
Conversations around Read-Aloud usually begins with comments similar to this- “Oh, this is something my previous stu-dents loved me to do, but I just don’t have the time just to read to my class anymore.” or “Reading aloud to students isn’t really teaching.” However, we cannot afford—better yet, our students cannot afford for us to ignore this powerful teach-ing opportunity. Reading to students not only broadens their understanding of themselves, others, and the world, but hearing the language of stories from all genres helps to develop the language that is only found in books. And, we are not only talking about our students in our elementary buildings, but in our middle school as well, benefit from listening to sto-ries being read. It is so important that our very first ELA shift with our current state standards reads “Students need the regular practice with complex text and academic language”.
When we read aloud, we create a model for students of what readers look like and how to make sense of text. Hearing text read aloud is all it takes to shift some of our students from being students who can read to students who want to read.
Because our students' listening levels are typically two years higher than their reading levels, reading aloud is an important part of increasing their reading levels. Steven L. Layne (2015) says, "When the text selected for read-aloud time has stu-dents 'listening up' one or two grade levels, teachers become the medium for exposing those students to more mature vo-cabulary, more complex literary devices, and more sophisticated sentence structures than they would be finding in the grade-level texts they could navigate on their own" (In Defense of Read-Aloud: Sustaining Best Practice, p. 55). Reading aloud is an important part of accelerating student achievement.
If we want our readers to grow, we must read to them, and we must read to them well. It isn't just a practice with a strong
research base, but one that is enjoyable and richly rewarding for both teachers and our children.
Strengthening Families ~ For Parents and Youth ages 10-14 April 12th-May 17th ~ 6:00-8:00 p.m.
This program will be held each Wednesday evening at Trent Elementary . A FREE dinner will be provided at 6:00 p.m. for participating families.
Contact Becky Swan, Prevention Coalition Coordinator to register your family at (509)477-4540 or [email protected]
What is Strengthening Families? Strengthening Families is an evidence-based program designed for families with young teens ages 10-14. The program includes one hour of instruc-tion and one hour of bonding and communication activities each meeting. This program has been proven to improve family communication and protect youth from early exposure to substance abuse.
Sponsored by: EV Community Coalition for Prevention and Wellness, Washington State DSHS, Spokane County Community Services, Housing, and Community Development Department.
Parent Work-
shop
Youth Work-
shop
Week 1 Practicing Love
and Limits
Having Goals
and Dreams
Week 2 Making House
Rules
Appreciating
Parents
Week 3 Encouraging
Good Behavior
Dealing with
Stress
Week 4 Using Conse-
quences
Following
Rules
Week 5 Building Bridges Dealing with
Peer Pressure
Week 6 Protecting Youth
Against Sub-
stance Abuse
Making &
Keeping Good
Friends
East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District Programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Thomas Gresch, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830 [email protected]. Section 504 Coordinator: Maureen Lyden, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830, [email protected].
East Valley High School 33rd Annual Rapid Rabbit Run Sunday, March 19th at 10:00 a.m.
Proceeds go to Senior All-Knighter Class of 2017 Be a part of the fun and support the EVHS Class of 2017’s Senior All-KNIGHTER at the SAME TIME!
Registration has Begun! Register today! https://www.racemine.com/EVSAK%20Run/events/2017/Rapid-Rabbit-Run-2017/register
East Valley Celebrates National Career Technical Education Month (February)! #IAMCTE
NEW KNIGHTS! Registration for Kindergarten for the 2017-2018 School Year began on Wednesday, March 1, 2017!
KHQ’s February Teacher of the Month! Congratulations to Kelly Michael Otis Orchards Special Education teacher!
Click on the Link to view the story that aired on February 14th http://www.khq.com/clip/13103178/february-2017-teacher-of-the-month
East Farms STEAM School Art Teacher Sami Perry Recognized Check out the picture and story on page 86 in the February 2017 issue of Spokane/Coeur d’ Alene Living
https://issuu.com/ksomday/docs/scl135_web
EVHS-DECA
EVHS-Yes I Can
East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District Programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Thomas Gresch, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830 [email protected]. Section 504 Coordinator: Maureen Lyden, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830, [email protected].
East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District Programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Thomas Gresch, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830 [email protected]. Section 504 Coordinator: Maureen Lyden, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830, [email protected].
East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District Programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Thomas Gresch, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830 [email protected]. Section 504 Coordinator: Maureen Lyden, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830, [email protected].
The ‘Granny’ Awards at East Farms!
Performance by 5th and 6th graders at East Farms under the direction of Lucien Saurette!
Trentwood’s Fill the Backpack Food Drive
Don't be fooled by these silly faces! These hardworking Trentwood ASB students recently held their third annual, "Fill The Backpack Food Drive," for our EV weekend food bag program. We would like to say thank you to our generous Trentwood Families and Staff for their donations!
Arachnids Return to Trentwood! Since the first day of school, Trentwood 6th graders have waited impatiently for this moment. After spending several weeks reading, writing, researching and presenting about spiders, they had the opportunity to see several up close and per-sonal. EV alum Casey Brown brought his vast collection of arachnids and knowledge to us and helped make memories, which will never be forgotten for the 6th grade. He will be back March 16th for our Experience Science Night!
East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District Programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Thomas Gresch, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830 [email protected]. Section 504 Coordinator: Maureen Lyden, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830, [email protected].
East Valley FBLA Qualifies 15 to State
Congratulations to all 25 FBLA members who competed in FBLA regionals on Wednesday, February 1st. Special recognition goes to the following 15 FBLA members for qualifying for State competition to be held on April 19 – 22 at the Grand Hotel in Downtown Spokane. This may be the most East Valley has ever qualified for state, and we did it with large number of underclass members. This bodes well for the future of East Valley FBLA.
Thank you to the teachers, administrators, and parents of East Valley School District for your support of the members of the East Valley Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Please wish these students well as they move on to state.
Competitor Names Event
Collin Zurfluh, Dylan Buchanan, David Bare 3rd Place - Computer Game and Simulation
Andre Mounadir, Nathan Mitchell, Blaine Bowman 5th Place - Digital Video Production
Carter Hoskings, Collin Zurfluh, Dylan Buchanan 6th Place - Web Design
Destiny Hillyard 6th Place - Introduction to Business Procedures
Kari Bromley 4th Place - Accounting II
Alyssa Mitchell, Laurel Weberg 3rd Place - Global Business
Collin Zurfluh, Laurel Weberg, Danielle Hillyard 5th Place - Management Decision-Making
Josh Strebeck, Tyler Strebeck 4th Place - Network Design
Laurel Weberg, Amanda Martinez, Collin Zurfluh American Enterprise Project – Chapter Project
Blaine Bowman, Andre Mounadir, Nathan Mitchell
Carter Hosking, Collin Zurfluh, and Trevor Weberg
Hannah Brake and Amanda Martinez Josh Strebeck and Tyler Strebeck
Laurel Weberg and Lexi Lyle Destiny Hillyard, Gracie Montoya, Danielle Hillyard Nhung Ly
Chase Vigesaa
East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District Programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Thomas Gresch, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830 [email protected]. Section 504 Coordinator: Maureen Lyden, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830, [email protected].
100th Day of School at CCS!
100 Day!--the 100th day of school. Our primary students really enjoy dressing up for this day. So do the teachers!
January PACE Awards at Otis! Our guest speaker was Stephanie Olsen, Spokane prosecuting attorney. She spoke to students about her professional responsibility as an attorney, to fairly represent her clients as well as opposing counsel.
February PACE Awards at Otis-Honesty These students earned an award for the Character Trait of Hones-ty in the month in February. Teachers nominated these students for always telling the truth (even if they think it might get them in trouble), taking ownership of their actions and asking for permis-sion before taking things.
Turnbull Wildlife Refuge Visits Otis Orchards 3rd Graders! The 3rd graders at Otis learned all about different types of owls and dissected owl pellets with Turnbull Wildlife Center
East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District Programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Thomas Gresch, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830 [email protected]. Section 504 Coordinator: Maureen Lyden, 3830 N Sullivan Rd Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, Phone: (509) 924-1830, [email protected].
FAN-ELL Presentation (FAN-Friends Across Nations)
On February. 25, Becca Baker, Leila Boualai, and Jerry Call presented Bringing Inter-nationals and Their Communi-ties Together at the annual Spokane Regional TESOL Conference at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute in Spo-kane. The presentation was well attended, and the present-ers gleaned new ideas to incor-porate into their class-rooms. Ms. Baker and Mr. Call especially want to thank Leila for giving up a Saturday to help with this event. Merci, Leila.
Congratulations to East Valley Middle School U-Knighted Math Mentors! This group of outstanding students won the Leadership award for Spokane's Chase Youth Awards on Thursday, March 2nd at the Fox Theater. EVMS U-Knighted Mentors were selected from 30 nominations in the leadership category. Congratulations to Nathan Barnett, Emma Borgman, Sariah Charbonneau, Alla Florianovich, Jaecynn Hart, Emma McDonald, Ashlyn O'Kert, Amazing Grace Stoner.
We would also like to congratulate AJ Bezama and Zach Thorton who also won an award on Wednesday evening in the category of Arts and Creativity. Zac is a member of the Theater of Arts for Children's Youth Board.
