School briefs

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  • Monday, March 3, 2008 9:59am

Next year’s school calendar altered

Because of the mandatory Washington Assessment of Student Learning testing dates recently scheduled by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Shoreline Education Association and Shoreline School District have agreed to change the 2005-06 and 2006-07 calendars by moving non-student workdays in April to October.

The exact dates being moved are: April 24, 2006, to October 17, 2005 and April 23, 2007, to October 16, 2006.

The one-page calendars published on the Web site are revised to reflect this change. It can be viewed by visiting: http://www.shorelineschools.org/calendar/

Additionally, next year’s wall calendar with student art will reflect the revised calendar dates.

School video earns award

The Shoreline School District’s video production of “Technology Engages All Learners,” has won the 2005 Aegis Video &Film Production Awards competition. The Aegis Awards are the video industry’s premier competition for outstanding video productions and non-network TV commercials.

The 15-minute video, which runs on Education Access Channel 26, was recognized for its outstanding production quality in the category of “Training/Education.” The program showcases three teachers at Echo Lake Elementary School who integrate technology in their teaching methods.

The video can be seen at 8 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays on Channel 26.

Of the 2,500 entries, 20 percent earned the distinction of being named a winner.

New resource for volunteers

The Gift of Giving Foundation is a local non-profit organization focused on bringing the excitement and reward of volunteering to Shoreline Public School students of all ages. This organization believes that every child should experience the joy that comes from helping others. The Gift of Giving Foundation offers volunteer information and opportunities that benefit both local and global communities and help young people develop valuable personal and life skills.

Children and families accumulating enough hours of service are eligible to receive the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award. High school seniors may be able to earn $5,000 in scholarship money for college or advanced education. To learn more, go to www.presidentiaserviceawards.gov or to your local contact, www.gogfoundation.org.

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