Message from the Superintendent

As we near the end of our first quarter of the school year, we want to encourage all parents and families to fully participate in our evening Parent/Teacher conferences. These opportunities are critical for our staff and students to share their learning growth and challenges ahead in the school year. If our students, staff and parents fully understand the leaning targets, goals, and objectives, we can continue positive learning experiences with this team focus.

Our student-led conferences established at the middle school recently have improved family participation to nearly 95%. Chelan High School will also implement these student led conferences this fall. Again, our hope is that we have all families fully participate in these conferences. MOE’s participation has always been nearly 100% and we thank our staff and parents for this truly outstanding teamwork approach to every child’s education. Please mark your calendars for PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES:

Tuesday, November 13… MOE 4:00-7:00 p.m.-MS/HS 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 14… MOE 4:00-7:00 p.m.-MS/HS 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 15… MOE 4:00-7:00 p.m.-MS/HS 5:00-8:00 p.m.

As always, we encourage continuous parental communication with all teachers through personal contact with visitations, phone calls, or e-mail. We hope that these contacts are positive and productive to help your student receive the best educational experience that we can provide.

February 19, 2008 – Bond Issue

We would like to thank everyone that has participated in helping our schools study facility and safety needs the past few years. Most recently, Barb Wadkins and Siri Tift have provided superb leadership while preparing information to share with our community. We are proposing improvements in our school focused on current safety needs and long range program and student growth. The following projects are scheduled with the support of this $5.5 million Bond Issue:

Land Purchase and Development

ü 41.3 acres located in the Naumes planned development District at Apple Blossom Center. This property includes four parcels of 29 acres and, most recently, a conveyance of 12.3 acres from the City of Chelan for recreational use by our school and community. Our immediate plans are to fully execute the purchase of the total property and develop a minimum of 12.3 acres for our school programs. Further recreational uses will be available for community groups and events within the Lake Chelan Valley. We are pleased and thankful of the quality relationship with the City and school district for this opportunity to work together for sustained improvements.

Safety & Facility Improvements

ü Food Service Areas/Kitchens: Our recent policy changes and efforts to provide quality breakfast and lunch programs require some minor upgrades in kitchen space, storage and equipment.

ü MOE Bus Pick Up/Drop Off: Located on Highway 97A, our proposed improvement moves our buses further off the shoulder area and provides new sidewalks and sitting areas for our students.

ü Performing Arts Center Light/Sound Booths: Dangerous access to our current light and sound booths is of great concern to our students, staff, and community groups using this wonderful facility. Our goal is to make significant improvements in the entry and exit access points and the booths themselves.

ü Drainage Improvements at CHS/CMS: Moisture intrusion in our facilities continues to cause concerns in our gymnasium and building. Our goal is to investigate water sources, and then provide solutions to re-locate drainage around the facility.

ü Community Gym Improvement: This fantastic facility needs specific attention to safety areas in the balcony and upgrades in the restrooms, locker rooms, roofing and ventilation/cooling systems. In addition, we propose the construction of a quality foyer and entrance area and demolition of the “knuckle area” to provide improved access from both parking lots.

Finally, we structured this new Bond Issue to REPLACE our current voted district bonds that will be paid off in 2008/2009. With our assumptions in our district assessed value, property owners will only pay 3 cents more per $1,000 of assessed valuation over a 5 YEAR period. At the end of that period (2013) our district will be totally free of any voted bond issue debt.

College Courses/Credits We Offer at Chelan High School

Following is a list of classes our HS students can enroll in at CHS and receive high school, as well as college credit. We are able to offer these classes due to agreements with the University of WA, Central WA University, Big Bend and Wenatchee Valley community colleges:

Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, Calculus, Honors English II, College Prep English, Honor CWP, Teacher Academy, Nutrition/Foods, Accounting I/II, Advanced Micro App., Designs/Woods, Building/Trades, Medical Science, and Nursing Assistant.

We encourage our students and parents to review the course syllabus and contact the CHS staff and guidance department for more information regarding college in the high school.

School Board News

We would like to thank Barb Wadkins, who has served on the Lake Chelan School District Board of Directors for the past 8 years (1999-2007). Barb has most recently served as board chairman for the past 4 years and has been a leader in our community. During Barb’s eight years of school board leadership the district finances have been significantly improved, student achievement now exceeds state averages in all subjects and at all grade levels in the WASL exams. In addition, the district developed a Strategic Plan to drive important decision while ensuring accountability to our community. Barb has always been focused on what is best for students and improving Lake Chelan Education. We appreciate all her dedication and hard work and wish her well in the future.

November Calendar

11/6…Election Day/Vote

11/12…Veteran’s Day observed-No School

Winter Sports Begin

11/13 School Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m.

11/13, 14 &15…Parent/Teacher Conferences…MOE-4:00-7:00p.m/MS/HS-5:00-8:00pm

11/21…Early Release 12:30/12:45 p.m.

11/22 & 23…Thanksgiving Vacation

11/26…Late Start – 10:30 a.m.

11/27…School Board Mtg. – 6:00 p.m.