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June 25, 2013
School notes for June 25, 2013
Camas students earn degrees from Gonzaga Several local students have earned degrees from Gonzaga University.
Camas students earn degrees from Gonzaga Several local students have earned degrees from Gonzaga University.
After a year of using iPads, student absences and tardies have significantly decreased, and students are more engaged in learning.These results come from a fifth-grade iPad pilot program in the Washougal School District. At the start of the school year, students in three classrooms were given an iPad to see how it would impact learning. "Both students and teachers in the iPad pilot report high levels of interest in continuing the pilot, and look forward to showcasing the student projects and learning that have taken place throughout the year," said Les Brown, technology director. Results from the pilot group show unexcused absences to be nearly half of those who did not have the devices in the classroom. In addition, excused absences are 34 percent lower and tardies are about 30 percent lower. "This translates into more students being at school and ready when school starts," Brown said.
Hayes Freedom High School Principal Amy Holmes described the 2013 Hayes Freedom High School graduates as "smart, talented and strong-willed." "It took some of you a while to see yourselves the way I see you," she said.
Nevin graduates from Pacific University
During the school year, children have access to a hot, nutritionally balanced lunch at school. For those who arrive early enough, breakfast is also included. Many of these students receive the meals for free or at a reduced price due to family income levels. But come summer, many may go hungry. That's why the Washougal School District will sponsor the Simplified Summer Food Program for the fifth year in a row. During July and August, free hot and sack lunches will be offered to all children, ages 1 through 18, who want to come.
When Kimi Knight walks across the stage at Camas High School's commencement ceremonies, she'll be continuing a proud family tradition.Not only did her two older sisters, Hillary and Allie, graduate as Papermakers, but they had perfect attendance during all their years of school. Come Friday, so will Kimi. "I've just never gotten sick, and when I have, it is always on weekends or over break," Kimi said. "When I have a doctor's or orthodontist appointment, I schedule it after school."
Bloodworth graduates from Concordia Shelby Bloodworth of Camas graduated cum lade from Concordia University in Portland.
Riverside Christian School in Washougal has hired a new principal.
Four-year-old raising money for Oklahoma The granddaughter of Camas School District transportation department manager Laura Nowland is accepting money and donations for those impacted by the deadly tornado in Oklahoma.
When avid fisherman Gayle Cooper was asked if she'd like to take students on a field trip to the Columbia River Fisheries Program, she jumped at the opportunity. "Fishing is really big in my family and there's also the environmental component, which is very important," said the Skyridge Middle School teacher. Cooper was contacted by Donna Allard, a fish biologist in charge of education at the fisheries program. For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact Donna Allard at [email protected].