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Just tooting our own horn to show you the great people
and great successes that make John Muir what it is!
 
 

 SCHOOL AWARDS

 

2010 School of Distinction

Given to the top 5% of schools statewide for outstanding improvement in student achievement.  This was measured by fourth grade combined reading and math improvement from 2005 to 2010.  Awarded by the Center for Educational Effectiveness and the WA State Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa.

Uphus wins $4,000 OfficeMax Grant

Jamie Uphus, third grade teacher, was recognized by OfficeMax as part of the nationwide cause "A Day Made Better." This annual event, founded by OfficeMax and Adopt-A-Classroom, rewards and recognizes extraordinary teachers for their hard work.
Local OfficeMax associates surprised Uphus in her classroom with $1,000 worth of school supplies, including a new computer chair, digital camera and more. In addition, OfficeMax and local shoppers donated over $3,000 worth of school supplies to Muir Elementary.  She was one of 1,000 teachers nationwide to receive surprise deliveries from OfficeMax, with the total donations equaling one million dollars.

 
 

 STUDENT AWARDS

 

Reflections Awards 2010-11

Max M. (4th grade) received an Award of Excellence from the Lake WA PTSA, and is a finalist in the Washington State Reflections competition for his film "Beautiful Day" - featuring John Muir students, staff and parents and highlighting our school's planned reconstruction in 2011.

Dylan T. (6th grade) received an Award of Merit from the Lake WA PTSA district judges.  His photography entry is called "Together We Can Donate Clothes."


 
 
 

 PTSA AWARDS

 

Best Practices Award (2010-11) - Awarded to PTSA units for outstanding effort in following PTSA best practices and meeting a list of over 25 standards of excellence as set by the State PTSA.  This award was given to just 25 PTSAs in the state and the only one in Lake WA District!

2010-11 Platinum Award for Membership - for increasing total membership over last year by 20% as of March 25.  One of just two schools in Lake WA District to win this!

100% Teacher Participation for Membership - for enrolling 100% of certified teaching staff at John Muir.  Thank you JME Staff!

 

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