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Learning certainly looks and feels different now but it is still happening. Our teachers updated their websites with office hours, class times and learning materials. I encourage you to check it out! There are some great learning resources available. Our office staff is planning how to deliver to and retrieve learning materials from families that are not able to access them electronically. All teachers are identifying what learning standards are the most important to explore with their students. Some creative learning experiences are arising...
Over the past few weeks, a variety of community leaders and guests have visited our schools. Almost universally their comments focus on how warm and welcoming the schools feel. Our staff members often describe La Conner Schools as a family, a community, and we are so delighted that our guests picked up on the caring environment the staff works so hard to nurture each and every day. From social-emotional curriculum, lessons on caring, and opportunities to discuss challenging issues, to having a new “Braves Space” in the high school staffed by...
The upcoming Feb. 12 levy election is replacing the two-year levy voters approved in 2017; this is not a new tax. Additionally, the rate is lower than the expiring levy by about $1 per thousand. On behalf of the La Conner School District Board of Directors, we thank you, our community, for the support you provide in so very many ways. Each item on the list of Educational Programs and Operations Levy is only partially funded by levy funds. Furthermore, each item directly supports learning, often for some of our most vulnerable populations:...
La Conner Schools are thriving. I feel so blessed to be in such an amazing school district surrounded by a caring, involved and supportive community. Thank you to everyone who is part of our success. As we look ahead to what we expect to focus on in 2018, a few themes come to mind. Relationships. We are a people business, and spending time strengthening our relationships is a critical priority. Both within our district as well as the larger community, we hope to build more connections. An excellent example of this is our new and improved after...
It’s 2017 and still people are asking, “What is the best way to educate children for the 21st century?” The film, and book, “Most Likely to Succeed” provocatively suggest that it’s past time to reimagine schools; specifically, authors Tony Wagner and Ted Dintersmith suggest it’s time to emphasize critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Simultaneously, they advocate that reducing the focus on test scores and “stand alone” classes will help our students truly be ready for global success in the 21st century. It’s intriguing. Life in scho...
