School Briefs
Published 7:57 am Friday, February 22, 2008
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Immunization shortage is over
The state Department of Health announced it is reinstating minimum immunization requirements for children in school or licensed child care.
The required immunization of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccine is given through a series of five doses between the ages of two months and 4 to 6 years.
Now that vaccine supplies in the state are sufficient to immunize children who had to delay getting shots earlier this year, the extension is no longer in effect as of Nov. 1.
Families will have 60 days to make sure their children receive any vaccines necessary to bring them up-to-date with state immunization requirements. Children will be expected to be fully immunized when they return to school after Jan. 1, 2003.
According to the state law, children that are not in compliance or in the process of becoming compliant with minimum vaccine requirements can be excluded from school.
For more information, contact Cindy Gleason of the Immunization Program at 360-236-3569.
Locals receive scholarships
A group of 20 Cascadia Community College students received scholarship awards for the 2002 academic year from the Cascadia Community College Foundation’s local corporate and community donors.
The awards ranged from small grants covering the cost of books and lab fees, to six-quarter scholarships that cover tuition, books, and fees for a student’s entire education at Cascadia.
The recipients were: Nichole Miller, Thomas Wang, Marisa Clayton, Leah Sinrud, Allison Ess, Crystal Anderson, Sara Sanchez, Matt Webster, Eric Rust, Mark Simpson, Heather Shipway, Shannon Schaffa, Pamela Staley, Rachel Sands, Julie West, Robin Wallace, Roni Kay O’Dell, Kathryn Fisk, Elizabeth Malone and Julie Charping.
Coastal Gathering to be held at EvCC
Everett Community College will have its sixth annual Coastal Gathering from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 22 in the college’s Parks Student Union Multipurpose Room. Admission is free, and everyone is invited to attend.
Native dancers, storytellers, and artisans from Northwest Coastal Tribes will gather to promote and share some of their Native culture.
A traditional Native supper will also be served. The event is sponsored by the United Native American Council, (UNAC), which supports tribal customs and traditions and helps members reach personal, educational, and community goals.
From high school hallways to college
Edmonds Community College is hosting an event for high school juniors and seniors, parents and counselors to learn about different state colleges and universities.
The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 in the Triton Union Building Room 202, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood.
Representatives from Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, University of Washington and many others will be available to answer questions.
For more information, call 425-640-1458 or go to http://www.edcc.edu/future.
