Lakewood business owner honored with Community Leadership Award
Lakewood business owner James Guerrero was honored with a Washington Association of School Administrators' Community Leadership Award in April during the association's monthly regional meeting. The award is presented to community members in recognition of their outstanding contributions toward education.
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Guerrero was recognized for his efforts serving as the chairperson of the Clover Park Citizens' Committee for Schools. This group led the "yes" campaign for the 2016 Clover Park School District (CPSD) educational programs and operations levy, which was approved by voters in February.
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Lakewood business owner James Guerrero accepted the Washington Association of School Administrators' Community Leadership Award from CPSD superintendent Debbie LeBeau.
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"When I agreed to chair this committee, I wanted to make sure the school district continued to be a vital entity in Lakewood and provide a quality education to students," said Guerrero. "I was surprised and humbled to receive this award."
"When James was asked to chair the citizens' committee, he didn't hesitate to step up," said CPSD superintendent Debbie LeBeau. "He successfully led the campaign and spent countless hours ensuring this investment in our students' futures."
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Summer school begins June 20; speed zones in effect
The elementary, middle and high school (for incoming ninthgraders) summer school sessions will run Monday through Thursday, June 20 through July 21. There is no school on Monday, July 4. Elementary summer school classes will be held from 7:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at five elementary schools. Middle school summer school classes will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at two middle schools.
- Four Heroes Elementary;
- Hillside Elementary;
- Idlewild Elementary;
- Lakeview Hope Academy;
- Park Lodge Elementary;
- Lochburn Middle School; and
- Woodbrook Middle School.
Summer school will also be offered to eligible incoming ninth-grade students at Clover Park and Lakes High Schools. The ninth-grade summer school classes will be held Monday through Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at both high schools.
The district continues to offer a high school credit retrieval summer program at Clover Park High School for in-district 10th- through 12th-grade students only, which will be held Monday through Friday, June 20 through July 22. There is no school on Monday, July 4. Two sessions will be held daily (8:30 to 10:50 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). District students may register for credit retrieval courses through student accounts at Clover Park or Lakes High Schools. The cost is $75 per course.
School speed zones will be in effect during Clover Park School District summer school sessions.
For more information on summer programs, please call 253- 583-5152.
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Alfaretta Transition Program students make a difference by helping others
Alfaretta Transition Program students recently spent the day scooping and packing beans and lentils at the Emergency Food Network in Lakewood for families in need. Alfaretta students are one of 10 volunteer groups that bagged 4,600 pounds of food that day for distribution to local food banks.
Paraeducator Linda Allan (center) and Alfaretta Transition Program students pack food for local food banks. |
"It's a very rewarding experience knowing that no one will go hungry," said 20-year old Bobby Costello.
Alfaretta students are part of Clover Park School District's special education program. The transition program is located at Alfaretta House, which is designed for special education students - determined through an Individualized Educational Plan and aged 18-21 - who need extra training and support to gain independence in their lives.
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This is the first year students have participated in projects like this in the community. In addition to helping at the Emergency Food Network, students shred paper at Lakewood City Hall, organize clothes at Goodwill, tag and hang clothes at the Fort Lewis Thrift Shop and bag food for families in need. It helps the students get into the community and interact with others. When students aren't helping in the community, they learn life skills like cooking, cleaning, laundry and money management. There are currently 15 students in the program.
"Each student comes to Alfaretta House with a goal for what they want to do with their lives," said job coach and paraeducator Linda Allan. "The Alfaretta House program is like a family and allows students to grow and trust one another."
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Employees of the Year selected
Three Clover Park School District (CPSD) employees were honored as Employees of the Year at a districtwide celebration on May 9. Since 1987, CPSD has honored exemplary employees in three categories: certificated, classified and administrative. Award recipients are chosen by an independent panel of Lakewood citizens.
2016 CPSD Employees of the Year are:
- Susan Keller, RN, Nursing Department Coordinator, Student Services Center-Certificated Employee of the Year;
- Kathy Warczak, Paraeducator, Lake Louise Elementary School -Classified Employee of the Year; and
- Holly Shaffer, Director of Student Services, Student Services Center- Administrative Employee of the Year.
Susan Keller, Kathy Warczak and Holly Shaffer were named Clover Park School District's Employees of the Year on May 9. (Left to right) Debbie LeBeau, superintendent; Holly Shaffer, Administrative Employee of the Year; Kathy Warczak, Classified Employee of the Year; Susan Keller, Certificated Employee of the Year; and Dr. Marty Schafer, board president.
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Bus ID pilot program increases student safety and accountability.
Clover Park School District is considering a school bus rider identification (ID) system that will monitor when students enter or exit district school buses. Since April 11, Evergreen, Park Lodge and Tillicum Elementary Schools and Mann Middle School students have participated in a pilot program testing the proposed system.
The pilot program will run through June 14. Pending the results of the pilot program, district officials will consider implementation of a districtwide student identification system.
All Clover Park buses are equipped with systems for global positioning (GPS) and video recording. The bus rider identification system being piloted is an additional tool to increase student safety and accountability.
Each student has an identification card, called a ZPass, with their photo. School staff provided students with a lanyard or zip tie so ZPasses can be worn around the neck or attached to back packs. Students scan their ZPass every time they get on and off the bus. The district's transportation department receives a time and GPS location when the ZPass is scanned.
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Lakewood 20th Anniversary Event
In 1996, Lakewood officially became a city. This year, the city is celebrating its 20th anniversary of incorporation with a huge summer party! Bring your family and friends to celebrate:
- WHAT: City of Lakewood's 20th Anniversary Summer Event "Celebrating Our Dynamic Future!"
- WHEN: 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday, June 4
- WHERE: Lakewood Towne Center, 5831 Main Street SW (near Loews AMC Theater and Barnes & Noble)
Enjoy a fun-filled day of FREE activities!
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