Archive for June, 2010

Community helpers visit Babson Park preschool students

Jun 3rd, 2010

BABSON PARK – As the school year draws to an end, the preschool students at Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary are learning some important lessons about the “helpers” in their community.

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Hillcrest kindergarten students show off new books

Jun 3rd, 2010

LAKE WALES – Are they bugs in the garden, or alien space invaders? That’s the story captivating Hillcrest Elementary kindergarten students, who proudly display their copies of “Alien Invaders” by Lynn Higgins-Cooper.

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Polk Avenue athlete wins gold medal at state track meet

Jun 2nd, 2010

LAKE WALES – Runner Angelicia Jones proudly displays the gold medals she won this spring in local, regional and – most recently – state Special Olympics competitions.

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Kiwanis honors Polk Avenue student

Jun 2nd, 2010

LAKE WALES – Polk Avenue Elementary fifth grader Grady Owens was chosen by teachers to receive the Kiwanis “Terrific Kid” recognition in May.

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JH Wilson fourth graders, guests join ‘Journey Into Space’

Jun 1st, 2010

LAKE WALES – Some local fourth grade students looked far beyond the boundaries of Lake Wales recently, and invited special guests to join them for a “Journey Into Space” Day.

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What our students say...

“Our school incorporates the best technology, like iPads, into the instructional program to make it the highest possible standard.” – Joshua Collier, 10th grade, April 2012

Important Information

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  • Each year, we purchase accident insurance to cover all Lake Wales Charter Schools students during the school day and at school-sponsored events. Learn more about this Student Insurance coverage.

  • BUS DRIVERS: If you have a CDL/PS license, come see us! We are still hiring school bus drivers (full time with benefits). Apply in person at 151 E. Central Ave., Lake Wales.

  • TRUSTEE CONTACTS: If you have concerns, suggestions or questions that cannot be resolved at the school level, please contact the LWCS Trustee who is designated as the parent/community contact for your school.

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  • ANNUAL REPORT: The 2011 Annual Report is now available on line. Read about the accomplishments of the Lake Wales Charter Schools in our latest publication.

  • ESE PARENT SURVEY: If you have a student with an individual education plan (IEP), you can complete the Florida Dept. of Ed. survey online or by visiting your child’s school. All information is confidential. (If you participate online, choose the “Lake Wales Charter” option listed at the end of the District pull-down menu.)

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