tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post3145167160054037648..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: SPS News RoundupMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-31278540191777584582015-05-12T23:19:49.653-07:002015-05-12T23:19:49.653-07:00It is curious, isn't it, Feeling Worried? Step...It is curious, isn't it, Feeling Worried? Step 1 in a play for mayoral control of schools? Get the right people into key positions on the chess board so they can slide right over into checkmate? <br /><br />My bigger concern is the finances he'll have control over given the issues with his AZ charter school were largely financial and failure to report spending of federal dollars. I just don't find that particularly reassuring. <br /><br />CTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-31478127232039763892015-05-12T21:21:18.608-07:002015-05-12T21:21:18.608-07:00It is interesting to note that Fenty hired Jesus A...It is interesting to note that Fenty hired Jesus Aguirre for PARKS department and Aguirre was eventually transferred to Superintendent of Washington DC schools:<br /><br />"D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty today introduced his latest choice to head the Department of Parks and Recreation, Jesús Aguirre. Like his controversial predecessor, outgoing interim-cum-acting director Ximena Hartsock, Aguirre comes from DCPS, where he's been Director of Operations under Michelle Rhee. "<br /><br />What type of plans does Ole Ed Murray have for Aguirre? <br />Feeling Worriednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-13259097311285556322015-05-12T19:22:16.568-07:002015-05-12T19:22:16.568-07:00Some interesting little tidbits about Aguirre and ...Some interesting little tidbits about Aguirre and his wife here: <br />http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/30/330105.page<br />Scroll down a little...<br /><br />CTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-61623141060967685392015-05-12T17:20:32.787-07:002015-05-12T17:20:32.787-07:00HP, that info on Hale had crossed my desk and then...HP, that info on Hale had crossed my desk and then got lost. They are doing great things there (and their theater program is good, too).Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-50082590631412756312015-05-12T15:28:54.033-07:002015-05-12T15:28:54.033-07:00A couple of minor corrections on the rocketry item...A couple of minor corrections on the rocketry item: there was one better score in the last couple of years (sorry for passing bad information earlier) and the goal was to land the rocket 46 to 48 seconds after liftoff. Foxtrot's first flight was 1 foot off of altitude and landed in the time window. Eric Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-76531975278608134272015-05-12T13:39:04.890-07:002015-05-12T13:39:04.890-07:00The push for SBAC is all about getting a foot jamm...The push for SBAC is all about getting a foot jammed firmly in the door in SPS and Washington State. Once embedded, the coup is complete and hard to dislodge. <br /><br />If there's another, better textbook example of READY -FIRE - AIM, I haven't seen it. <br /><br />SBAC is a square-wheeled Edsel and it's proponents do not care. It's about force-feeding this crap down our throats, regardless of the red flags, tremendous wastes of time, and robbing days of learning from our kids. In short, it's about money, first, last, and all in-between. <br /><br />The district sends out a letter explaining how they are legally compelled to have so many instructional days per year, and thus must replace the walkout day, yet are hypocritically silent about all the days lost to SBAC and other non-educational testing. <br /><br />If this doesn't tell us what the district staff's top priorities are, I don't know what does. WSDWGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-64330081581107824702015-05-12T13:01:29.556-07:002015-05-12T13:01:29.556-07:00While not quite up there with Roosevelt and Garfie...While not quite up there with Roosevelt and Garfield, the music program at Hale is improving:<br /><br />LEASE CONGRATULATE NATHAN HALE’S WIND ENSEMBLE, JAZZ BAND AND ORCHESTRA for their success at the Music in the Parks Festival last weekend in Portland, Oregon. NHHS Orchestra…….Excellent Rating……… 1st Place<br />NHHS Wind Ensemble……..Excellent Rating…….. 1st Place, NHHS Jazz Band…….Excellent Rating……. 1st Place<br />BEST OVERALL GROUP IN CATEGORY……. NHHS Wind Ensemble, BEST OVERALL GROUP IN CATEGORY…… NHHS Jazz Band<br />BEST SOLOIST AT THE FESTIVAL…… Holden Predmore<br /><br />HPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-9762824940948047382015-05-12T11:11:08.818-07:002015-05-12T11:11:08.818-07:00The Seattle Times is reporting that Jesus Aguirre ...The Seattle Times is reporting that Jesus Aguirre has been confirmed for Superintendent of Parks and Recreation.<br /><br />http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-city-council-confirms-new-parks-and-recreation-superintendent/<br /><br />As you recall, Jesus Aguirre worked with Michelle Rhee as Director of Operations in Washington DC school district. He was also a charter school operator and worked as Superintendent of Washington DC Schools.<br /><br />Aguirre's wife has been tapped to lead the city's Early Education Department.<br /><br />Together, the City of Seattle will pay this couple $320K per year.<br />Watchingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-40312292835771992712015-05-12T11:04:23.860-07:002015-05-12T11:04:23.860-07:00NW Mom, and it would have been great for the distr...NW Mom, and it would have been great for the district to clearly communicate that given the confusion.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-15392807711675438462015-05-12T10:31:03.755-07:002015-05-12T10:31:03.755-07:00It's my understanding that the last day for se...It's my understanding that the last day for seniors was supposed to be Monday the 8th and with the walkout day it's now Tuesday the 9th. NW momnoreply@blogger.com