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Written by: Editor

Published: 24 November 2013

LUCERNE, Calif. – There was an excited, happy buzz in the room on Friday, Nov. 15, when 18 students in the Kid Connection after school program at Lucerne Elementary enjoyed the first of three two-hour sessions making Lego robots.

The kits and laptops for these free sessions were provided by the Children’s Museum of Art and Science (CMAS).

CMAS volunteers Kinene Barzin, Ginger Ingersoll and Carolynn Jarrett were on hand to help students navigate the construction and programming of the robots.

There are 12 different robots which can be created with these kits. The kits provide students with hands-on time to learn basic physics with gears, sensors and small motors.

Students also must use the computer to program the robot to move, determine speeds and direction of rotation, or add sounds.

Close attention to detail and problem solving skills are necessary to complete a successful project.

CMAS is offering these free sessions to any after school program in the county and also will serve charter schools or clusters of home-schooled students if invited.

Contact Billy Gear at 707-279-1514 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule a date.

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Written by: Timothy Mcguire

Published: 23 November 2013

Welcome back, Carlé students! There is a lot to talk about this week!

Carlé has a new counselor. Her name is Carol Richards. She has a degree in psychology, and went to several colleges over nine years to get this degree.

She has been doing counseling for 16 years, and has worked in six different schools this year. Her work includes making sure schools are safe and students are healthy. She hopes to connect with students.

Richards does art therapy, which includes drawing, painting and claywork. People can talk to her about anything. She will be here every Monday.

Student of the week this week was Daniel Salvante. Daniel is a hard worker and a very kind person who always looks out for those around him. He has done a great job since his arrival here at Carlé.

Kevin Wickersham, the school’s assistant principal, will be leaving Carlé for good because he has a new job. I interviewed him about his new job and final thoughts about Carlé.

He is going to work at a place called the “Summer Institute for the Gifted,” located in Stanford, Connecticut. He starts work on Dec. 2. His position will be academic director. He will design academics for the program. It will take him one week to resettle in Connecticut.

His final thoughts about Carlé: Carlé is like a family to him. He is sad to leave because he feels that leaving Carlé is like leaving his family members. Students and staff can visit him if they ever go to Connecticut.

The Yuba tour with Mrs. Shrive was really exciting and really informative. She took a van full of students to Yuba College. Everybody had a full tour of the campus. Students learned about the application process and the financial aid opportunities.

During the tour, Shrive and the students ran into a former Carlé student who got a master’s degree from Sacramento State University and is working at Yuba College as a counselor. Shrive asked her to come to Carlé and talk to the students about the college opportunities and how they can succeed. Carlé will have a financial aid afternoon on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Guein, another great staff member, also is leaving Carlé since I am graduating. Guein has been very kind to everybody and everybody at Carlé will miss her very much. Several students made special goodbye presents for Guein including a shirt that has many quotes from staff and students about how much we will all miss her.

Timothy Mcguire is a student at Carlé Continuation High School in Lower Lake, Calif.

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Written by: Editor

Published: 22 November 2013

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Office of Education Career Technical Education Department will offer another Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) class.

Under the supervision of a health professional, usually a licensed nurse, a CNA provides basic nursing services to ensure the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients/residents in a licensed long-term or intermediate health care facility.

Upon successful completion of the Certified Nurse Assistant course, graduates receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to take their test for state certification.

Students will complete classroom hours at the LCOE Workforce Training & Career Center located at 14092 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake and clinical hours will be performed at Meadowood Nursing Center also in Clearlake.

The course runs Feb. 24 through May 22, Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Students must be 18 years of age or older, but are not required to have a high school diploma or GED. Space is limited to 15 students.

Tuition cost is $1,700 and includes everything you will need for the course including textbook, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, drug screening, fingerprinting, background check, state exam, and use of the computer lab.

Students must provide their own uniform, clean closed toed shoes and a watch with a second hand.

If you need financial assistance you are encouraged to contact Work Force Lake to see if you qualify for services or explore Mendo Lake Credit Union’s educational loans.

For more information call 707-994-9001 or email Tammy Serpa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .