Schools

Here's a recap of things happening in our neighborhood schools: B.F. Day is holding a clothing drive What? A clothing drive.  Clear out your closets of unwanted clothing of all ages, coats, linens, towels, shoes, scarves, handbags, etc. Who? Northwest Center, the non-profit organization dedicated to helping adults and children with disabilities, and B.F. Day families.  But this event is not limited to just us.  ANYONE can donate, ANYONE can participate. Where?  Right at our school (3921 Linden Avenue N.) Northwest Center will provide…

After 14 years, B.F. Day Elementary Principal Susan McCloskey will retire from her post at the end of the school year, though she hints that she may come back as a substitute for Special Ed. from time to time. The principal position was posted to the public and the District is currently reviewing resumes. At the end of March, the B.F. Day PTSA will assist Seattle Schools' NW Region Director Marni Campbell with narrowing down candidates. We'll keep you posted once the…

Tomorrow, (Saturday March 10), at 3:00pm, head on over to the John Stanford International School gym (4057 5th Avenue NE) for a free 90 minute Zumba Community Dance Party to benefit the school's professional development program. Instructors from Wallingford's Fresh Fitness and Dance will teach the basics of Zumba, a fun, latin-inspired dance-fitness class. While the event is free, JSIS is asking for donations of any size toward its professional development program for teachers. According to the event organizers, "Money raised…

UPDATE FRIDAY, MAR. 9, 2:30PM: Seattle Schools reports a power outage affecting up to 14 schools and the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence this afternoon. Therefore, they've extended the Open Enrollment deadline to Monday, March 12 at 12:30PM. EARLIER: Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow (Friday, March 9) is the last day to apply for Seattle Schools Choice Assignment for the 2012-13 school year. That means that if you want to apply to a school other than your attendance area…

The folks over at the Wallingford Childcare Center (2115 N. 42nd Street, in the Wallingford United Methodist Church)  wrote to tell us that they have part-time spaces available immediately for the following ages/schedules: Pre-K room (Rocket Room):  (2 full days) Wednesday full day and Friday full days Age: Must be entering kindergarten in Fall of 2012 Toddler Room (Rainbow Room): - (4 full days) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday full days Age: Child must have birthdate between September 2009 and March 2010…

There are two upcoming events for B.F. Day Elementary next week: Swellegant The good folks at B.F. Day’s PTSA are throwing the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Swellegant, next Saturday night, March 10, at Fremont Arts Abbey (4272 Fremont Avenue North), from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.  Tickets are $45 in advance, $60 at the door. The evening includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. It’s a great evening out, plus all of the proceeds go towards funding next year's enrichment programs…