We are not alone! Washington Education Association

Update
Lake
Washington
Education
Association
April 29, 2015
We are not alone!
These local associations are also participating in a one-day walkout to protest the Legislature's
failure to adhere to their constitutional mandate to fully fund public education:
Arlington EA
Lakewood EA
Stanwood EA
April 22
April 22
April 22
Anacortes EA
Bellingham EA
Blaine EA
Conway EA
Ferndale EA
Mt Vernon EA
April 24
April 24
April 24
April 24
April 24
April 24
Sedro Woolley EA
April 29
Bainbridge Island EA
Burlington-Edison EA
April 30
April 30
Oak Harbor
Marysville EA
May 1
May 1
Lake Washington EA
Northshore EA
South Whidbey EA
May 6
May 6
May 6
Central Kitsap
Evergreen EA
May 13
May 13
Penninsula EA
Sequim EA
TBD
TBD
In addition, locals from all over the state are in the process of getting member approval and setting
dates. We’ll be adding more to this list very soon.
Information & news you need to know
Master’s degree in teacher
leadership
You are invited to attend an Open House to learn more
about Seattle Pacific University’s Master of Education
in Teacher Leadership program. This event will take
place on May 8, at 4:30 PM. The location is the LWSD
Resource Center.
The MEd in Teacher Leadership Program at SPU offers
teachers current educational theory, research and
professional practices to enhance not only their
knowledge and skills as they serve their students, but
also provides a foundation of leadership skills to
enhance teacher capabilities in a number of schoolbased roles, from department chair, to instructional
coach.
The unique aspect of this program is that it is cohortbased, offering a combination of online classes as well
as face-to-face courses offered in your own district,
with instructors who are both from the university, but
also your own district teachers and leaders. The
cohort-based program also offers a tuition discount
when a minimum number of 10 students sign up. In
addition, you have the opportunity to use some of the
elective credits as Pro Teach or National Board credits
if this is something you are interested in.
ProTeach informational meeting
Do you need to renew your dated Residency Certificate?
Are you interested in learning more about the Professional
Certification options offered to LWSD classroom teachers
(P-12) in order to complete the ProTeach Portfolio
Assessment? If so, please plan on attending the
information meeting that is coming up on May 20. Support
options, timelines, and fees for the process will be covered
during the overview.
What: ProTeach Information Meeting
When: Wednesday, May 20, from 4:30 – 5:30 PM.
Where: Resource Center, Board Room
Who should attend? Any certificated classroom teacher
who has completed at least two years of teaching in the
state of Washington who wishes to convert their dated
Residency Certificate to a Professional Certificate.
Attendees should sign up for the class that is posted in
INFORM on the LWSD Portal.
To learn more about this program and/or if you have
any questions, please attend this Open House or
contact Robin Henrikson, chair of the Master in
Teacher Leadership Program or Karen Ripley, your
district coordinator.
LWEA Officers and Executive Committee
President - Kevin Teeley
LWEA / 425 822-3388
Vice President – Ken Egawa
Blackwell / 425 936-2520
Primary & WEA Board Rep –
Maryziel Galarpe
Blackwell / 425 936-2520
Intermediate Rep – Gerry Pappas
Muir/ 425 936-2640
Middle School Rep – Peggy Solum
Kamiakin / 425 936-2400
Senior High Rep – David McGibney
EHS / 425 936-1500
Special Services Rep –Sarah Cooper
Juanita Elem / 425 936-2570
LWEA Office
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10604 NE 38 Pl, Suite 212
Kirkland, 98033
425 822-3388
UniServ Rep: Jennifer Silves
Admin Assistant: Sheila Hagerman
Specialist Rep – Marilyn Hargraves
LWHS / 425 936-1700
Admin Assistant: Ila Rhea Morrow
Ethnic Minority & WEA-PAC Rep –
Ernest Young JHS / 425 936-1600
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JHS / 425 936-1600
Lake Washington Education Association
Thanks from SPEEA
Nominations close May 8
We received this e-mail on Friday and wanted to pass it
on to you.
Each year the members of the LWEA elect a President,
Vice President, and Executive Committee Reps (Primary,
Intermediate, Middle School, High School, Special
Services, Specialists, and Minority) for the following year.
“President Teeley,
Your quote about the Legislature and Boeing's tax
break in the (Kirkland Reporter) article got my attention.
While it wasn't the focus of your issue, you highlighted
some of the inequity involved in the Boeing tax
incentive package. At SPEEA, we appreciate you
making this connection clear and giving this important
issue attention. Perhaps if the jobs bill (HB2147)
passes, members of our two unions and their families
will gain - additional tax dollars for education and
keeping jobs at Boeing in Washington for our engineers
and technical workers.
Congratulations on the important vote your members
took this week. On behalf of the 21,000 engineers,
technical workers and pilots our union represents in the
Puget Sound region, I thank you for your efforts to
improve education in our state. You have our support!”
Thank you,
Ryan Rule
SPEEA President
The nomination period is now open and will close on
Friday, May 8. Contact Sheila Hagerman in the LWEA
office if you need more information.
Deadline is June 1
Your Professional Fund receipts are due on Monday,
June 1. If you need a reimbursement form to submit with
your receipts, you can find it on the LWSD Portal – go to
Pay, Benefits, & Wellness – then to Professional Fund,
and open “Documents.” Send completed forms and
receipts to Liz Elliott in Accounts Payable.
An important reminder – receipts can’t include personal
items so be sure to check each receipt you submit.
Please join us!
You’re invited to join in celebrating the retirement of
district staff on June 10. The Retirement Reception will
begin at 4 PM in the Resource Center Board Room.
Refreshments will be served and musical entertainment
will be provided. The program to honor retirees and
local scholarship winners will begin at 4:30 PM.
This reception is open to the public. Plan to join us as
we pay tribute to those who have given many years to
education.
Retirees will be recognized by Traci Pierce,
supervisors, LWEA, and the Beta Iota Chapter of Alpha
Delta Kappa.
Calendar
May 4
Emergency Rep Assembly
LWEA Meeting Room – 4:15 PM
May 5
Emergency Building Meeting in
Every Building
May 6
Meet at your worksite at your
regular reporting time
MARKETPLACE
WANTED
FOR SALE
AKC Shetlen sheep dog (Sheltie) male w/ long family
history, looking for AKC female. Kriss Simon (Bell) or
Rich at 206-406-6535.
1974 Harley Davidson, F/H total rebuild on motor, factory
bags, $5,500 OBO. 19 78 SeaRay 240 sv, fresh EFI 5.0
Mercruiser flybridge w/ trailer, $7,500 OBO. 1985 BMW
318i, 2 door, strong motor, 5-speed, good brakes, $1,500.
1965 Corvair Corsa, 4 speed posi 3 motors, 1 turbo, not
running, no rust, $3,500 OBO. Kriss Simon (Bell) or Rich
206-406-6535.
SERVICES
Housepainter extraordinaire: Interior & exterior
painting, 40 yrs experience. Free estimates. Call Chris
Norris at 425-868-3032. (Gretchen Takacs, Smith).
Pressure Washing: Driveways, walkways, patios.
Reasonable rates – dependable. Free estimates.
Contact Adam Lovin at Adam’s Pressure Washington,
adamlovin423@me.com. (Lisa Lovin, McAuliffe).
VACATIONS
Vacation in Cabo San Lucas: Playa Grande, luxury resort
in Baja California’s exclusive & private beach. King suite
w/ additional full-size sofa bed & twin Murphy bed, full
kitchen, 2 baths, & private balcony. Amenities include 4
pools, spa, several restaurants, fitness facility, kids club, &
more. Walk to downtown & marina shopping areas.
Great for families & couples. Available 7/5-7/12 (could
change dates). $1,400 for 7 days. Lisa BaughSmith
(Kirkland) 425-681-9700 or lbaughnsmith@comcast.net.
Smaller entertainment ctr, 3 shelves w/ 2 glass doors.
Honey colored finish. Pictures & dimensions on request.
$40. Kelli Binek (Rose Hill Elem) tkbinek@comcast.net.
Vera Bradley diaper bag w/ changing pad & an extra
waterproof smaller bag. Boysenberry color (purple &
royal blue). No stains or rips. $45. Kelli Binek (Rose Hill
Elem) tkbinek@comcast.net
Beautiful brass coffee table w/ glass top, 38” square
X16.5” high. New was $500, sell for $350. Pictures
available. Donna Unrue (Retired) 425-823-0590.
Yamaha console piano, Spanish oak finish to a loving
home. Great sound. $700 OBO. Pictures available.
Karen Nagata (Retired) 425-233-5061 or 425-8816739.
Do you want to be a homeowner?
Have you wanted to buy a house but weren’t sure how to begin or how much financing you can qualify for? This
class will give you a basic understanding of the home buying and home financing process and the tools to make
the process work for you. For more information – use this link.
What:
Do you want to be a homeowner? Learn how you can buy a home!
When:
Wednesday, May 13, 4:30-7 PM (We’ll have snacks for you!)
Where:
LWEA Meeting Room #214 (Directions)
Cost:
Free for LWEA members / $20 for non-members (make non-refundable check payable to
LWEA). Participants must register to attend session.
Clock hours:
Sorry—no clock hours will be available for this class
Register:
RSVP to Sheila Hagerman. Send your check to the LWEA office in district mail.
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