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Progress — 2014
Three Lakes
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computer lab space was converted into a
multifaceted construction lab for our science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classes.
This construction area, separate from
our technology education shop area, provides stations for our students to work
on multiple projects designed and outlined in their STEM classes. The completed construction upgrades in the
technology education area are some of
the district’s major steps toward enhancing STEM education in the district.
Summer youth programs
This past summer, the district implemented its first summer recreational/
educational offerings. The summer programming was available to all children
in the district.
Half-day activities were implemented for two weeks in June and served
about 75 students. Busing was provided
to students from Sugar Camp Elementary School as the activities were held at
the Three Lakes facility.
The program was spilt into two age
groups: K-2 and 3-6. The K-2 students
were able to participate in a day camplike experience with three of the district’s elementary teachers. The 3-6 students participated in a variety of recre-
ational activities, including some time in
sport specific practice such as basketball
and soccer.
Students in both groups were excited
to be a part of the pilot programming
and many parents expressed their appreciation for the summer opportunity.
With the success of the program this
past summer, the district is looking to
not only offer the programming again,
but to expand in length and outreach.
Security project
Just after the new year, the district
completed Phase 1 of a security project
focused on preventative security. This
project includes a buzzer calling station
at each of the main entrances where office personnel will be able to monitor all
people entering the facility.
The project also includes proximity
card readers at main entrances in the
district for staff/personnel and alarm
sensors at each of the exterior doors in
the district. These new security measures will help in ensuring unidentified
patrons do not enter the school building
unannounced during operating hours.
Both the Three Lakes and Sugar
Camp facilities will be accessible after
hours, as before, with future security
projects focusing on securing our fitness
center from the rest of the building.
In addition to the exterior security,
all district personnel will begin wearing
identification badges attached to lanyards to make them more recognizable