On Sept. 9 and 10, 22 Carlé students went to work community service at the big Bluegrass festival in Lower Lake. By all accounts they did a wonderful job!

When Principal To was asked which volunteers truly rose above and beyond he stated that quite a few students came to mind. Mr. To lauded the work of Dylan Ward, David Hardy, Gerald Stahlman and Jerry's sister, Lower Lake High School student, Victoria Stahlman.

At the end of the Festival Carlé was awarded a check for $1,000 for our student council because of all the volunteer's hard work!

On Sept. 12, Carlé had Marta Fuller and Mar Valdez come to perform dental checks on all the students. These two kind people came to see which students would need further dental work.

Later this year a dentist, Doctor Lewis, will do followups on those students. Some may not know him but he is known as Doug Lewis and he works in Mendocino at the community health center Inc. Carlé would like to thank these three for the generous support of the students.

One of the teachers at Carlé, Alan Siegel, went to Sacramento Sept. 15-17 to participate in the reading of the 60 people nominated by their districts to be State Teacher of the Year. Alan was asked to be on the State Teacher of the year selection committee by new State Superintendent Tom Torlakson.

In an interview with the new principal, Mr. To, he was asked what he believes that he is bringing to Carlé High School. He stated that what he will bring to Carlé is experience.

He says that he has worked at two other model high schools that are very similar to Carlé. He also says that the students have been wonderful to him so far and he hopes it can stay that way all year.

Most importantly Mr. To said that he wants to “support what we are already doing well” by helping to open new programs and increase creativity.

Finally, on Sept. 17 there was a senior center luncheon to raise money for Meals On Wheels. Six Carlé students came and helped out doing community service.

On Sept. 23, students took a physical education field trip day led by teacher Steve Hamann. Students went to Highland Springs to participate in team building exercises and a day of fun.

Carlé Back to School Night will take place on Sept. 29. Bring friends and family and come visit the students, teachers and the new principal.

Carlé will have music and a potluck. Those who attend will see the reasons why the students love Carlé and why Carlé is one of the best schools in our county.

Everyone have a great week!

Chrissy Green and Jade Fox are students at Carlé Continuation High School in Lower Lake, Calif.