Michael Ismari, a science teacher at Pine Middle School, has won the Excellence in Environmental Education award from the Air & Waste Management Association. This is only the second year that the group has offered the award.

The Air & Waste Management Association is an international organization of environmental professionals. Michael received the recognition because of his environmental education work in the classroom. As part of that recognition, he received a check for $250 and a plaque. Pine Middle School also received a check for $250.

April was national Financial Literacy Month. The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of the Treasury sponsored the National Financial Capability Challenge for the 2011-12 school year. The Challenge, which includes a voluntary online exam for high school students, helps teach young Americans about saving, budgeting, investing, and other important skills critical to building a secure financial future.

Over 80 thousand students participated nationwide.  The Academy for Arts, Careers and Technology (AACT) students scored way above the State and National Average.  What is unique about AACT is the fact EVERY 9^th grade student is required to take a Personal Finance class.  Judy Vallerie, teacher for AACT’s Business and Finance Academy is proud to show what her students have learned about managing their own personal finances:

Average Score                        Students in Top 20 %

AACT                                                   75%                                       22%

State                                                      63%                                       12%

National                                                69%                                       22%

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United Federal Credit Union and the Reno Aces are proud to present the Extra Credit Challenge, a FREE program available to Reno area kids in 1^st through 8^th grades.  The Challenge is an online math and reading curriculum that helps stimulate young minds and rewards them with exclusive access to the Reno Aces players and Aces Ballpark. Continue reading →

Washoe County School students are taking part in “Bike to Work, School and Fun Week” by participating in various events designed to draw attention to the health benefits of bicycling. At Mendive Middle School and Katherine Dunn Elementary School, students will take part in “bike trains,” consisting of an adult bicyclist riding first in line (the engine), a small group of students bicycling behind, and a second adult riding last (the caboose).

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More than 600 educators, administrators, parents, community members, and legislators are expected to hear experts in the field of family engagement in education, including keynote speaker Eileen Kugler.

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Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from across Washoe County won gold, silver and bronze medals last week in state SkillsUSA competitions.  These students were recognized for their excellence in occupational preparation, and for their employability skills so highly sought by area employers.  State SkillsUSA officers were also elected at this conference.  Gold medal winners will travel to Kansas City, Missouri this summer to compete for national titles.

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Students from the Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology (AACT) Health programs won several medals at the recent Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Nevada state conference and competition.  HOSA is a national student organization, with a two-fold mission to promote career opportunities in the health care industry, and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.  The rapidly changing U.S. health care system needs dedicated workers who, in addition to their technical skills, are people-oriented and capable of playing a leadership or followership role as a member of a health care team.

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May 12 – National Women’s health – http://washoecountyschools.org/docs/upcomingevents/flyer_v2.pdf

May 12 – Nevada Partnership of Inclusive Education – Touchin’ Trucks – http://washoecountyschools.org/docs/upcomingevents/Touchin_Trucks_2.pdf

May 12 – Kids Tennis Jamboree – http://washoecountyschools.org/docs/upcomingevents/KIDS_TENNIS_JAMBOREE_2.pdf

May 23 – Reed High Swim Team fundraiser – http://washoecountyschools.org/docs/upcomingevents/Reed_High_Swim_Team.pdf

June 10 – Fred Alexander 20th  Memorial Family Golf Clinic – http://washoecountyschools.org/docs/upcomingevents/AlexanderGolfClinic001.pdf

June 24 – 8th Annual Golf Fore Education Annual Golf & Auction – http://washoecountyschools.org/docs/upcomingevents/gfe_brochure2012[1].pdf

June 30 – EAA Young Eagles First Flight Day – http://washoecountyschools.org/docs/upcomingevents/YoungEaglesFlyer_WCSD_2012.pdf

Employer-sponsored wellness programs see positive results
By Mikalee Byerman

Like many locals, Reno resident Jackie Shelton, marketing manager of TrueBlue, Inc., has a gym membership.

And now thanks to her employer, she has a monetary motivation to use it.

Her company has a partnership with 24 Hour Fitness through its Stronger You, Stronger Blue wellness program.
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• May is National Employee Health & Fitness Month! Check out a highlight of the District’s Wellness Program in today’s Reno Gazette & Journal in the Health Source column. The article is titled “Employer-sponsored wellness programs see positive results”.
•  “Like” us on Facebook! If you are a member of Wellness, “Like” our WCSD Wellness Facebook Page, and when we reach 1000 fans you will be entered into a drawing* for 1 of 3 fitness DVDS! You can find us at: www.facebook.com/wcsdwellness.
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North Valleys High School has been selected to receive the 2011-2012 Headquarters, Air Force Junior ROTC “Distinguished Unit, With Merit Award.”  The “Distinguished Unit, With Merit Award” is limited to “only the best of the best” of our nation’s 883 Air Force JROTC units worldwide.

The North Valleys High School JROTC unit performed admirably in exceeding Air Force established standards throughout the 2011-2012 School Year.  This is the second such national recognition awarded to the North Valleys unit over the past four years in distinguishing itself through outstanding service and dedication to both their high school and our community at-large, while mirroring the Air Force JROTC mission of “making better citizens for America.”

Respectfully,

 George M. Fleck
Lieutenant Colonel  USAF-Retired
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor

Benefiting Touch a Life Foundation
Sunday, May 20th – 9am
Reed High School — The Track

TIME:
7:45-8:45 Registration/Pick Up
9:00 5K Run/Walk
9:15 5K Caterpillar Race

STRIDES REGISTRATION NEW
Location:
Reed High Track
1350 Baring Blvd, Sparks NV 89434

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Two remarkable Hunter Lake students recently spearheaded a drive to collect toys and money to benefit Renown pediatric patients.  Maggie Arden and Emily Baird (4^th grade) delivered their presents to the hospital on May 2^nd, and had were treated to a tour of this beautiful facility by Angie McEvers of Renown.  They told their school counselor that they would like to continue this project into the coming year and to find other ways to help people in need!

Hands-on learning and a whole bunch of fun await kids and families at the June 23rd Round Up, a 100^th Anniversary event hosted by the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada.

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