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School Board Members Discuss Transition Plan

On Wednesday night, the Board members of Seattle Public Schools participated in a work session to discuss implementing the new student assignment plan.  While one half of the work session was devoted to the budget, the other half focused on the transition plan and covered topics pertaining to grandfathering and siblings. Here are some key areas of interest: It will take several years to complete implementation of the new student assignment plan - and so this proposed transition plan is just…

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Donut Tours

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The folks up at Mighty-O Donuts (2110 North 55th St) are offering tours for kids (and parents) on Dec 21st and 22nd at 10:30 am, to show 'em how donuts are made. Let 'em know you're coming, space is limited: 206 547 0335 or [email protected].

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Santa comes to Wallingford

My 4 year old has had a love-hate relationship with Department Store Santas for the past, well, four years. He’s super into the “real” Santa, of course, but only likes to admire the store Santas from afar. He particularly likes how Santa wears white gloves and never fails to mention them. “Oh, Mommy, see Santa? He’s waving just to me…with his white gloves.” We decided to do our first Santa visit of the season at Wallingford Center, by way of Mud…

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Paron’s Closet Open

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Paron's Closet, the new kid's consignment boutique in Wallingford Center, opened their doors today. They'll be holding a "Grand Opening" on Saturday, December 5th with freshly baked cookies and sparkling juice, plus a raffle with "several nice gifts to give away". We stopped in with a small bag of threads Baby Z had outgrown and had a chance to chat with Lisa and Bev, who were still in the process of setting up. This is Kim and Bev's first store, so…

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Harvest Fest @ Wallingford Presbyterian Church

[Ed. note: Matt took these beautiful pictures of the WPC Harvest Festival almost a month ago. We forgot to post the pictures until now.] Harvest Fest at Wallingford Presbyterian Church was held October 25th. Bringing together all the best things about fall for the kids. Pies and other refreshments, pumpkin carving, costumes, a treasure hunt, and pin the tail on the donkey. A great family event to celebrate the changing of the seasons.

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Hamilton Construction Update

The good folks over at Seattle Public Schools’ Building Excellence III Program (BEX III) sent us a construction update for Hamilton International Middle School. If you haven’t been over to the playground recently, you should take a quick peek at the new gym. They’ve finished the backside with brick, which complements the rest of the school’s facade nicely.  Here’s an update of the work completed within the last month: As of the end of October, 2009, the main building is roofed…

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