English Crossing Elementary

A Small District Going Big Places

Leaping lizards! Students learn role of reptiles in ecosystem

Students smiling with large yellow snake

Girl holding bearded dragon There was no shortage of student volunteers to hold the Bearded Dragon. But when Reptile Man (aka Scott Petersen) brought out the python and the alligator, shrieks and laughter rang through the English Crossing Elementary gym before students were assured there was no danger from the animals he was holding.

Students learned about the ecosystem and the important role that reptiles play in that ecosystem during the school assembly in February. One example: Snakes save our crops by eating mice and other pests around homes and fields.

The Reptile Man assembly was a schoolwide celebration for filling the school train with golden tickets. Students earn tickets by following the Big 3: Treat Others Right, Make Smart Decisions, and Maximize Your Potential.

In accordance with RCW49.60, the Lakewood School District does not discriminate in employment and schools. The Lakewood School District provides Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, handicap/disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, use of a trained dog to guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and designated youth groups. The district complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations to include, but not limited to, Title IX, Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, RCW 49.60 “The Law Against Discrimination,” and RCW 28A.640 “Sex Equity,” and covers, but is not limited to, all district programs, courses, activities, including extracurricular activities, services, access to facilities, etc. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures should be directed to Lakewood School District, 17110 16th Drive NE, Marysville, WA 98271, Attention: Title IX and Civil Rights Officer, Timothy Haines, 360-652-4500, thaines@lwsd.wednet.edu or ADA Compliance Officer and Section 504 Compliance Officer, Amie Verellen-Grubbs, 360-652-4500, averellen-grubbs@lwsd.wednet.edu.