Incline Village Schools

Tryouts for the Incline High School Girls Soccer Team will begin Monday 8-17-09. Meet at the IHS upper field and be ready by 8:30am. You must have a "pink slip" to participate.

Tryouts will continue Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 11:00am and 2:00pm to 4:00pm. (Friday will only be the morning session.)

We will play a scrimmage at Fallon on Sat. 8-22-09.

Any questions contact coach John Paganelli at 775-287-2802

Athletic packets will be available beginning July 28 and Pink Slips (for fall sports only) will be available beginning Monday, August 10. 

For more information, please call 832-4260.

Upcoming Cross Country training schedule:

Thursday, 8/13, 4:00 pm:  Meet at the High School in front of the main office. Intro to Speed WO loops (60 minutes total running).  We will run 300m hard; 600m hard and 1600m hard on the various 'town'
loops.

Friday, 8/14, 4:00 pm:  Meet at the High School in front of the main office. 30-40 minute easy run; intro to Active Isolated Stretching and TRX (core strength) training. This practice will last until approximately
6:00 pm.

Monday, 8/17, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm:  Meet at the High School in front of the main office. Speed; 3 x 600 relay style & 6 x 200 relay style (3000m speed total). TRX work as well.

Tuesday, 8/18, 4:00 pm:  Meet at High School, the plan (if I can get enough qualified volunteer drivers) will be to car pool up to a 'new' trail, the OGT (hint, this stands for something and will be on a trivia test). Trail head is between the First Lookout and Sheeps Flat (Tahoe Meadows) on Mt. Rose Hwy. This will be a 75-90 minute run well worth the view.

Wednesday, 8/19, 7:00 am:  Meet in front of the High School at 7:00 am SHARP. We will car pool to the Tahoe Meadows for an easy 3 mile run, then on to Project Discovery (Sky Tavern on Mt. Rose) from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm for a day full of physical challenges and Team Building exercises.

At the conclusion we will go on an easy 4-6 mile run from Project Discovery and then have a Team BBQ at the site. I know this will be a long day, but it will be a day that will set us up for a Great Season.

I will get out additional info on this date shortly, but please plan on being there. As soon as you know that you can commit, shoot me an email as they need to know how many will be coming.

Beginning August 24 (First Day of School):  We will have practice every day after school from 2:20-4:30 pm. Meet in front of the Track/Football field entrance.

Coach Bill Devine (WDevine@washoecounty.us)

Incline resident Terry Pittman was permanently hired this week as music director of Incline High School after the school interviewed potential candidates this week.

Pittman stepped in as the school's long-term substitute after former director Alan Harvey died in late January of this year.

1ST DAY OF SCHOOL IS MONDAY, AUG. 24TH, 7:45am

• Registration Packets are available to be picked up on Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 21, 9:00am – 2:30pm
• FALL SPORTS Athletic PINK SLIPS will be available starting on Monday, August 10 (9:00am – 2:30pm)
• FRESHMAN / NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION – Friday, August 21 @ 9:30am in the Theater.
• *SCHEDULES will be available Wednesday, August 19th – Friday, August 21st.

*but only if the registration packet is filled out & returned and all fees are paid. (During registration the office will NOT be accepting any bills over $20.00…NO $100 bills please).

Please feel free to call the office with any questions or concerns at 832-4260.

We look forward to seeing you this new school year!

The vast majority of more than 100 summer rehabilitation projects at Washoe County public schools are under budget and on time, officials said.

The 121 projects, conducted at 52 schools (for complete list), were expected to cost $39.8 million, money secured from rollover bond sales approved by voters in 2002. The construction is expected to have education and safety benefits, said Elizabeth Wright, director of accountability, finance and public relations.

“Student achievement is critical,” Wright said. “We have got to keep these buildings in the best condition we can to keep that student achievement that is so important.”

She pointed to Cannan Elementary School, which last summer underwent millions of dollars of rehabilitation and then made the “adequate yearly progress” category under the No Child Left Behind Act for the first time in four years.

The projects range from simple repairs such as flooring and replacing gym bleachers to complete rehabilitations that district spokesman Steve Mulvenon has called “extreme makeovers.” Construction employees initiated the work hours after school concluded in the spring.

Although the district has construction projects every year, this summer’s amount was “way more than usual,” Mulvenon said. Last summer, the district spent $14 million on repairs.

Workers have run into some surprises during the construction but kept on schedule, Wright said.

“If you tear into a wall at an old house, sometime you find, ‘Oh, the wiring isn’t good. We better replace that while we’re here,’” she said. “We have to adjust.

“In spite of the challengers and surprises of working at older schools, we’re going make it for the first day of school.”

Many of the projects will not be noticed by students, but others will significantly impact the learning environment, Wright and other officials said. Better lighting, temperature control and ventilation has been shown to increase student attention and learning.

“We’re really excited see when it’s done,” Wright said.

Additional Facts:  Incline School Construction Projects and Completion Dates 

Incline High:

• Best Management Practice Improvements: October
• Closed circuit TV security installation, electrical and fire alarm upgrades and roofing: Aug. 31

Incline Middle:

• Electrical and fire alarm upgrades, flooring, paving and Sound field enhancement (for better hearing in classroom): Aug. 31

Source: Elizabeth Wright, Washoe County District School District director of accountability, finance and public relations

Spaulding completes cadet training

Incline Village native Sean Spaulding recently completed California High Patrol cadet training. He will be assigned to duty at CHP's West Valley Area office.

Spaulding is a 2002 graduate from Incline high School. He attended Los Angeles Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., and studied criminal justice. Prior to joining CHP, he worked as an administrative assistant.

Spaulding's training included vehicle patrol, accident investigation, first aid, apprehension and arrest of suspected violators; in addition, those who drive under the influence of drugs.

Training also included traffic control, report writing, stolen vehicle recovery, assisting the motoring public, issuing citations, emergency scene management and knowledge of various codes including the Vehicle Code, Penal code and Health and Safety Code.

Coziar graduates from basic training

Army Pvt. Mitchell R. Coziar has graduated from basic training at Fort Sill, Okla. He is the son of Bob Coziar of Reno and the brother of Jayce Coziar of Incline Village. He is a 2007 graduate of Incline Village High School.

Katie Wright competes in Girls Junior Americas Cup

Six local junior golfers, two boys and four girls, competed in the Boys Junior Americas Cup and the Girls Junior Americas Cup.

The BJAC featured 17 teams from the western U.S., Canada and Mexico and was held at Annandale Country Club in Pasadena, Calif. The Nevada team featured two players from the North, including Thomas Wicker of Minden and Andrew Mims of Reno, and two players from the South. (website for BJAC:  www.junioramericascup.net)

The GJAC was held at Logan Golf and Country Club in Logan, Utah. Nevada and was granted two teams, one from the Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association and one from the SNJGA. The North team is made up of Katelyn Wright of Incline Village, Bethany Wurster of Minden and Alex Phillips and Kelsey Roberts of Reno.  For more information on the Girls Junior Americas Cup, visit their website:  www.gjac.org

Katelyn's score for the three days were:  82-79-72=233

The Americas Cup tournaments are 54-hole, stroke-play events counting the best three scores out of the four each day.  

Can you belt out a song like Susan Boyle on American Idol? Or do you just like to sing and perform for friends and would love to be on stage? Either way you have a special opportunity to showcase your talent and win some money.

The Sierra Star Search will hold auditions from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, and Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Incline High School. Sierra Star Search holds auditions each year for its annual fundraiser Kids & Horses. Contestants are selected from the auditions to appear on stage at the Crystal Bay Casino Saturday, Sept. 12, for the annual fundraiser.

Last year, 10 contestants were selected to perform. Past contestants have ranged in age from 11 to 19.

During the fundraiser the contestants are narrowed down to three, and the first place winner is picked by audience applause in an American Idol-type format. Contestants are judged on stage presence, diction, appearance and interpretation. Prizes are awarded to the top three selected. First place receives $1,000; second place, $500, and third place, $250. To schedule an audition, call Judie Brimm at (775) 852-1600.

Not only is this an opportunity for you to appear on stage but you can help handicapped children as well. The Kids & Horses program helps handicapped children learn horsemanship as a means of therapy that improves strength, balance, coordination and self-esteem.

I can't wait to see this year's local talent on stage!

Library Coalition of Incline Village Offers Cowboy-themed Events in August and September

Representatives from Incline’s libraries, including Sierra Nevada College’s Prim Library, the Incline Village Library, Incline Elementary, Middle and High School Libraries and the Lake Tahoe School Library have recently joined to create the Library Coalition of Incline Village. The Coalition’s goal is to work together to promote library services and literacy while collaborating on programs and materials that benefit the community.

Sierra Nevada College’s Prim Library is open to the public and has the following hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Incline Village Library hours are:
Tuesday – Saturday, 12 noon – 6 p.m.

Washoe County’s new school superintendent Heath Morrison is young, experienced and excited, but can he turn around the district?

Washoe County School District Superintendent Paul Dugan retired on July 31, and the new superintendent, Heath Morrison, began his job on Aug. 1. He’s 43, married to Jennifer, and has two children, Samantha, 11, and Zachary, 9. Before coming to Nevada, he was community superintendent for the Down County Consortium in Montgomery County Public Schools, Md., where he supervised 34 schools and some 23,500 students. He holds a doctorate in Educational Policy and Planning and a Master of Educational Administration from the University of Maryland.

So tell me a bit about yourself.

Let’s talk about my family first because I’m much happier talking about them than I am talking about myself. I’m married to my high school sweetheart. Her name is Jennifer, and she is an English teacher, a staff development teacher, a nationally board-certified teacher, a very, very talented lady, and as I’ve often said, I married up. We have two kids, my daughter Samantha is 11, and she’ll be in seventh grade next year. My son Zachary is 9, and he’ll be in fourth grade next year. They’re just an amazing group of people, and I’m fortunate to have a family like I have.

Library Coalition of Incline Village Book Sale:  12:00 – 5:30 p.m.  Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22, at the Incline Village Library.

Browse a room full of books, CDs, DVDs and videos at this two-day sale. Get bargains on bestsellers, kids’ books, out of print and one-of-a-kind items. Teachers and representatives from nonprofit organizations can fill a grocery bag of materials for free from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.

All proceeds benefit libraries in Incline Village. Donations, especially children’s items, are welcome before the sale through Thursday, August 20.

Incline Village Library
845 Alder Avenue
Incline Village, NV  89451

Phone: (775) 832-4130
Website: www.washoe.lib.nv.us
 

The Washoe District Health Department will conduct the immunization clinic on Tuesday, August 18 from 10am-2pm at the Incline Middle School.  All school required immunizations will be available.  For information on the immunizations that are being offered, parents can contact Janet Ford of the Washoe County Health District at 328-2477 (English speaking) or they can call 328-2472 for Spanish speaking.

7th Grade Immunization Requirement:  ALL 7th graders will need to show proof of vaccination against pertussis with "Tdap" vaccine.  This vaccine will be available through this clinic.

WCSD Requirements for Enrollment of New Students:

• a certified copy of student's birth certificate or passport
• Immunization records
• a lease or utility bill for proof of residency

Much like his predecessor, new Washoe County School District Superintendent Heath Morrison plans on visiting Incline Village to meet residents and talk school district issues.

Former superintendent Paul Dugan started the practice, known as “brown bag luncheons,” by visiting Incline quarterly to talk with residents. Morrison's communications staff said the recently hired superintendent — who officially replaced Dugan on Saturday — would like to eventually meet with residents monthly in Incline.

Morrison's first official visit to Incline Village will be from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Register for Truckee Meadows Community College's FREE adult English as a second language classes on Monday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 25, from 6-8pm at the Incline High School cafeteria.

The class session is for six weeks with classes beginning on August 26.  For more information, contact Virginia Miller-Morales at 775.293.4406 or e-mail at damepaz@yahoo.com.