Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1

Community Connections December 2015

Saltar’s Point Elementary School invited King

Arthur Flour Company to teach them hands-on math

and science skills used in culinary arts. This learning

opportunity expanded into an at-home baking lesson,

which resulted in several hundred loaves of bread

being donated to the Steilacoom Food Pantry.

Congressman Denny Heck visited Cherrydale Primary

School and enjoyed observing various classrooms.

Steilacoom High students

with perfect attendance

were treated to a pancake

breakfast to start their day.

Chloe Clark Elementary School 3rd grade

students presented their Sequalitchew Creek

Water Quality Project at the November 2015

School Board Meeting.

Pioneer Middle School 7th grade science students are shown developing, discussing and testing a plan and model based on scientific reasoning.

Students worked to determine the effects of the heating and cooling rate of the Earth’s surface on atmospheric conditions.

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Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1 provides equal access to all programs or

activities without discrimination based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin,

age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity,

marital status, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and

provides equal access to designated youth groups listed under Title 36 U.S.C.

Allegations or concerns can be reported to Susanne Beauchaine at 511 Chambers

Street, Steilacoom 98388, 253.983.2238 or sbeauchaine@steilacooom.k12.wa.us

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HIGHLIGHTS

The District was awarded a state grant in the amount of $20,000 to assist with teacher mentorship

activities. The Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) will allow additional support and professional

development from initial hiring through the second year of service. Grant funds will support our 7 “new

to the profession” teachers at Cherrydale Primary, Saltar’s Point Elementary and Steilacoom High

Schools.

The Office of the Secretary of State awarded Steilacoom High School Library 50 science, technology,

engineering and math (STEM) books, plus 3 professional development titles. The Washington State

Library and the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) provide funding to support these

book collections from award winning STEM booklists.

Thanks to Steilacoom Kiwanis, especially Harley Moberg and Lenore Rogers, for beautifying the

courtyard of 511 Chambers, Steilacoom. New benches, newly painted railings and exterior signage

completed the District Administration Center.

Chloe Clark 3rd grade teacher Alissa Thomas was recognized by Lakewood Rotary as Educator

of the Month. She is noted for her exceptional skill at developing strong relationships with students,

vital to a successful learning environment.

Thanks to Yoshie Wong for serving four years on our School Board and

welcome to Steve Schenk as he begins service as the newest School

Board Director.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016