School/District News and Events

  • Holiday poinsettias for sale through Nathan Hale horticulture program 
Holiday poinsettias are available for sale through Nathan Hale's horticulture program 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec.1 and 1-5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3. The school's greenhouse is north of Jane Addams K-8 school at 11051 34th Ave. N.E. Cost is $8.50 per plant or $8 each for 10 or more plants. Contact science and horticulture teacher Jessica Torvik if planning to place a large order of 10 or more.
  • Olympic Hills Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, December 1st 9:00am – 11:00am 
Start your weekend off right this Saturday, Dec. 1st. The Lake City Lions’ Club is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast  to help raise funds for Olympic Hills Elementary. Money raised directly supports classroom field trips. Entertainment includes:
  • Taiko drummers at 9:30am
  • Intermediate choir at 10:00am
  • Primary choir at 10:15am
Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausages, juice, coffee and the Lions’ unbeatable hospitality. $4 for kids and $6 for adults.  Bring friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, your soccer team…. Breakfast is available from 9:00-11:00am. Come one, come all, for great food and fun!

Lake City Community Center
12531 28th Ave NE
  • The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe - through the Muckleshoot Charity Fund - has generously donated $5,000 to the Seattle Public Schools' Huchoosedah Native Education Title VII Program.

    These funds will be used to purchase warm coats and hats for Native American and Alaskan Native students in Seattle Public Schools. These coats will be gifted to students at the Huchoosedah Native Education Title VII Winter Celebration and Mini Pow Wow on Dec. 14 at West Seattle High School.
  • Wendy Weyer, director of Nutrition Services, has been elected chairwoman of the Public Policy and Legislation Committee for the School Nutrition Association. Weyer has been serving as Northwest regional committee member at the association for the last three years. She will serve a two-year term as committee chairwoman.
Any events/news from your school community?

Comments

Anonymous said…
Green Lake Elementary is having their annual tree sale through December 19th! All proceeds benefit education programs at the school.

Address: 2400 N. 65th on west side of school 4 blocks West of I-5 on 65th.

Hours:
Monday - Friday 4pm to 8pm
Saturday - 9am - 8pm
Sunday - 10am - 7pm

http://www.greenlakedragons.org/

The Tree Lady
11/28/12, 6:56 PM
Melissa Westbrook said…
Gosh, how could I forget that? That's where I've gotten my tree the last 15 years. They help you to your car and secure it for you. Nice people.
11/28/12, 8:36 PM
Anonymous said…
And Nova has their annual Winter Craft Fair- with pre-made and make-and-take crafts. Plus fabulous pottery, jewelry, food and more! Fun for all ages.

Thursday, Dec 6; 6-8:30p
@ Nova- 300 20th Ave E; 98112

Free admission, everyone welcome!

--Nova family
11/28/12, 10:22 PM
mirmac1 said…
Thanks Melissa for calling out DeBell for his private tête-à-têtes with Burgess and Morris at the board meeting.

And for pointing out that Sara Morris has no place DEMANDING data from Paul Apostle so that unofficial 3rd parties to the CBA (Alliance/LEV/OSC) can MONITOR how SPS is doing with all the crap re: career ladders, stipends, etc. She can submit a public records request and wait four months like the rest of us.
11/29/12, 8:27 AM
mirmac1 said…
I see there are more illuminating records from the UW on its TFA U-ACT program here.
11/29/12, 1:29 PM
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