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Jumpstart gets 21st Century grant
Thel Shelton School District's Jump- plete various missions automatically.
start program has taken off to the Each year FLL holds a competition
world ~f robotics, for students in tile program. The cam-
EdUcational Service District 113 petition includes three main sections
(ESD 113) has awarded its 21st Cen- that are judged. The first section is ro-
tury Grant to the Shelton School botics, in which students do a compe-
DistriCt's Jumpstart after school pro- titian on a mat. The second section is
gram. ! the Team Presentation, which is based
ESD 113 representatives called iton a different theme each year. This
an exciting opportunity that gets kids year the theme is Senior Solutions.
engaged. The third section is Gracious Pro-
The robotics program, used by fessionalism, which means teamwork,
Jump8tart was created by Dean Ka-good sportsmanship, and most impor-
men, who invented the Segway, a two- tantly, the core values.
wheeled, self-balancing, battery-paw- This program helps kids do better
ered electric vehicle, in school, while making engineering,
Thd program, called First Lego science, math and technology options
League (FLL), which uses Lego Mind- available for their thture. It is a club
storms pieces. Lego Mindstorms is a that gets kids excited. To join con.-
box of Lego parts with motors, sen- tact Kamala Budge, at Olympic Mid-
sors, and a small computer called the dle School, 462-6671. To learn more
brick0r NXT. about the robotics program go to:
Students program the NXT to com- http://firstlegoleague.org.
C HOIC E applications available
New students who wish toPartnership. successfully complete this
attend CHOICE Alternative The application is due by orientation process.
School this fall need to stop Aug. 17, and students will be Students or parents who
by the school, located at 807 required to attend the sum- have questions can contact
W. Pine St., and pick up an met orientation from 8-11 the school at 426-7664. Re-
application. This applies for a.m. on Aug 20-23. turning students need to fill
all of the school's programs, Students who intend to out a re-enrollment packet.
including CBE and Itome begin school on Sept. 5 must The office opens on Aug. 13.
MGH offering diabetes class
Mason General Hospital & Family of The class is also open to family members/
Clinics has a team of healthcare providers significant others who can offer great sup-
who teach "Living Well With Diabetes." The port to their loved ones with diabetes. Due
next two-day session is 12:30-4:30 p.m. on to limited space, advanced registration for
Sept. 18-19 in the Skokomish and Washing- the class is required. Make reservations by
ton rooms at the hospital, calling Sue Barwick, R.N., certified diabetes
Studies show that those with diabetes educator, at 426-1611, ext. 3301(fr0m Allyn
can enjoy a normal, healthy life by learn- 275-8614, ext. 3301).
ing effective self;management and use of Diabetes education is a covered service
professional support. The hospital's team under most insurance plans.
of professionals who teach the class cover MGH is approved by the Joint Com-
the diagnosisandtreatmentofdiabetes: its mission and is a licensed and accred-
medications, proper meal planning, exer- ited acute care hospital with a level four
cise, prevention and treatment ofcomplica- emergency trauma designation. There
tions, stress management, living well, and are more than 100 physicians on staff for
engaging support people and a healthcare 19 specialties. For more information go to
team. www.MasonGeneral.com.
SHS Class of 1997 reunion scheduled
Dr. Samuel Blake
Family proctice. Family core.
Samuel Blake, M,D. began seelrlg c)a~,enrs ,l~ JUId 41 MGH Shelton
Family Medicine. Dr. Blake WhO m ooara euq Die. le( P~,,,e(.1
his medical degree from rne unwersH tfVenr:,nt ( .~lleap
Medicine ~" 2009, and comole[ea his resider~cv a[ "q l'e/er w," ' '
Fami[, Medlc,ne Residency Prog'am ~mn a -- )()1;
To maKe ar aDDO,/tment wltl Dr Blake call Shelton I antily
Medicine at (360) 426-2653.
Mason Genera[ t./ospit /
Shelton @n:ih: M:di h.,
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