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Iñiguez and Norton Sworn into Office Tuesday
The Wenatchee School District Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Julie Norton (position #2) and Maria Iñiguez (position #5). With the appointments, the Board returned to a full five members.
Norton took the oath of office during an open meeting at noon Tuesday, January 14. Iñiguez was sworn in before the Board's regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. that night. Chelan County Superior Court Judge Lesley A. Allan presided over both ceremonies.
Norton and Iñiguez's families were in attendance for a public reception at 5:30 p.m. welcoming them to the board.
WSD Supports Chill Out
Our WSD Migrant and McKinney-Vento teams along with Superintendent Paul Gordon, were there and helped hand out 1,000 sleds, warm knitted Hat Project hats, WSD stickers, and information on school support services for families.
We are proud to have been a sponsor of this event with our partner CVCH and to have helped kids and families stay active and healthy this winter.
Wenatchee and Eastmont Co-host Youth Vaping and Drug Prevention Night
Thursday, February 6
6:30-8:00 PM
Eastmont High School Auditorium
955 NE 3rd st. East Wenatchee
The emergence of vapor products (also called electronic cigarettes) and increases in the access and use of cannabis products among youth has raised serious concern both nationally and locally. In response to this growing issue, Wenatchee and Eastmont School Districts have come together to host a Youth Vaping and Drug Prevention Night for the public on Thursday, February 6 from 6:30-8:00 PM at Eastmont High School, 955 NE 3rd st. East Wenatchee. Community experts, healthcare providers, and law enforcement officials will share information on the risks, identification, and prevention of drug use among youth in our valley.
Results from the statewide Healthy Youth Survey, a bi-annual survey conducted in schools to measure major adolescent health risk behaviors in Washington State, indicate that while alcohol use is at an all-time low use of e-cigarettes/vapor products and continues to increase. More youth are vaping, but their knowledge of vaping products and potential health impacts remains low. Only about a third of 10th graders thought vaping was harmful according to the survey. Twenty-one percent of 10th graders who use vapor products report using THC (marijuana) in their vapor products.
Informational booths from community and state organizations will be open from 6:30-7:00 p.m. The panel presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Eastmont High School Auditorium and will feature speakers from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, Together!, Confluence Health and the Washington State Patrol. Read more
Inclusion Podcast
About Dr. Julie Causton
Julie Causton is founder and CEO of Inclusive Schooling. She is a former Professor in the Inclusive and Special Education Program in the Department of Teaching and Leadership at Syracuse University. She has spent the past 20 years studying best practices for inclusive education and as a former elementary, middle and high school special education teacher herself, she knows firsthand how inclusion leads to better outcomes for students.
She is an educational consultant and works with administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals and families across the country to help them promote and improve inclusive practices. Julie is the author of many books about inclusive education and she has published articles in over thirty educational research and practitioner journals.
Apple Blossom Top 10
Below are their names with an E or a W next to them for Eastmont or Wenatchee Front L -> R then Top row front L -> R
Front Row: Aisha Mondragon (E)daughter of Mayra Mondragon, Carmen Valencia (W) daughter of Manuel & Maria Valencia, Abby Wilt (W) daughter of Bob & Jackie Wilt, Kaia St. John (W) daughter of Rebecca Tucker & Jake St. John, Chelsea Wickel (W) daughter of Steve & Lisa Wickel.
Back Row: Kelly Norland (W) daughter of Erik & Kate Norland, Haley Gilman (E) daughter of Ken & Denise Gilman, Jessie Weber (E) daughter of Steven & Jackie Weber, Tess Sparks (E) daughter of Courtney & David Wood & David Sparks, Megan Lindell (E) daughter of Michelle & Andrew Campbell & Mike & Kristin Lindell.
2020 Apple Blossom Royalty Selection Pageant
Pagent tickets can be purchased now at the Apple Blossom office at 2 S. Chelan St. or online at appleblossom.org
Tickets are $25 for floor seats and $20 for upper level seating.
Saturday, Feb 8, 2020, 07:00 PM
Wenatchee High School Auditorium, Wenatchee, WA, USA
Announcements
Community Foundation Scholarship Application Now Open
The Community Foundation of NCW is now accepting scholarship applications for students who plan to attend community college, university, or trade school in Fall 2020.
Over 100 scholarships are available to high school seniors, current college students, and non-traditional students, each with unique criteria and award amounts.
Most scholarships seek to support students who have served their community, show growth and potential, and demonstrate financial need.
Applications must be submitted online. An eligibility quiz helps students determine the scholarships for which they are eligible to apply. The online process also allows students to apply for multiple scholarships at one time.
Application deadline for most scholarships is March 1st. Students may need FAFSA or other financial information to complete the application, as well as letters of recommendation from teachers and mentors, SAT scores (for some), and school transcripts, so proper planning is highly recommended.
"All of our scholarships have been established by people in our region who care about helping local students achieve their education dreams," said Julie Mott, scholarship program specialist.
"Each was created with a certain student in mind, so there is really something for everyone. We encourage anyone who plans on going to college or trade school this fall to apply."
Last year, over a $660,000 in scholarships was awarded to students across North Central Washington.
Nominate a staff member for going the extra mile
Have you witnessed one of our staff going above and beyond or perhaps you've benefited from someone's extra effort? Nominate them for a quarterly GEM award.
Parents, community members, staff, and students are encouraged to recognize WSD staff by completing a quick online nomination form.
- All nominees will receive an employee recognition certificate
- All quarterly winners will be submitted for the Chelan County Excellence Award
- Winners will be selected by the District Leadership Team
Nominate a High School Student for KOHO Student of the Month
KOHO 101 is looking for nominations of students who are making a positive impact in their community and featuring them in their student of the month radio program. The main criteria would be a high school student who is making a positive impact through volunteer work, academics, arts, music, or athletics.
To nominate a candidate for student of the month, please email news@iciclebroadcasting.com.
Volunteer Opportunities
Become an Invent Wenatchee Judge
HiCap is looking for individuals to judge student inventions at the
Invent Wenatchee competition
April 10, 2020
11:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. (Judging time. Not open to the public)
Judges will receive training during lunch (provided) and then work in teams to judge inventions created by 4th and 5th-grade WSD students in the following categories:
- Health
- Environment
- Agriculture/Animals
- Entertainment
- Public Safety
- Education
- Household/Consumer Services
- Energy/Environment
To for information or to volunteer, email Kathy Moody at moody.k@wenatcheeschools.org
Foothills Robotics, Call for Volunteer and Judges
The Foothills VEX Robotics team will host a home tournament scheduled for February 1. This will be the team's first time hosting a tournament. They are currently in need of judges and volunteers to assist with the tournament. For more information or to volunteer contact Brigitte Wiegand at wiegand.brigitte@wenatcheeschools.org
Pictured: FMS Team 98000E, Uncooked Spaghet (yes, spelled Spaghet) won the Design Award at a recent VEX tournament in Ellensburg.
Events
Wenatchee Valley Professional Development Summit
February 6, 2020
9 AM - 5 PM
Wenatchee Valley Convention Center
$55
Wenatchee High School grad and co-founder of Character Strong, John Norlin brings it all together as the keynote speaker.
The Wenatchee School District is a proud a presenting partner of this annual workforce development event.
Wenatchee Jazz Workshop
February 3-7
Jazz band students from Wenatchee HS and Orchard, Pioneer and Foothills MS will be participating in the 20th annual Wenatchee Jazz Workshop February 3-7. They’ll spend a week in classes with six world-class jazz musicians who sit right in the sections with them, demonstrating and offering individual guidance.
The workshop ends with Jazznights, two public concerts at the Numerica Performing Arts Center: Thursday, Feb. 6 by the pros, and Friday, Feb. 7 featuring the students. Tickets will be available at 663-ARTS. The Wenatchee Jazz Workshop, thought to be the only one of its kind in the U.S., is an affiliate of the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center.
In the News
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