Schools

JSIS Plant Sale tomorrow

The first graders at John Stanford International School are hosting their annual plant sale to raise money for their sister school Juan de la Barrera in Puerta Vallarta. The sale will be on the playground (on 4th Ave. NE, above 40th St. NE) near the basketball court on Saturday, May 12 from 10-1 pm.  We're told there will be lots of heirloom vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. Perfect timing for Mother's Day! The first graders have been planting and tending seedlings for…

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Seattle Schools: Last day and Lincoln to reopen?

Lincoln High School Alums might be interested to know that Seattle Public Schools is thinking about reopening Lincoln as a high school in 2018; but before everyone breaks out the red and black pom poms, this is very early speculation. At this point, Lincoln must remain an interim site for schools that are either undergoing renovation, or, as in Lowell Elementary School's case, over capacity. And then Lincoln will need to be modernized, including undergoing seismic retrofitting. Plus, there's a small…

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Portable Classroom Coming to JSIS?

Julie Pellegrino Gilbert of the John Stanford PTSA writes: Just wanted to pass this tidbit along in case neighbors were interested in providing their comments to the proposed change to a Seattle Landmark in Wallingford - the Latona/JSIS school. The Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting this Wednesday April 4 at 3:30 PM has an agenda item discussing a change to a Seattle Historical Landmark: Latona School/John Stanford International School. The proposal is to place a portable classroom building at the south end…

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PEPS Lecture: Choosing the Right Preschool

With all of the excellent preschool choices offered in the area, it can be downright maddening to decide which one will be the right fit for your child; but here's a lecture offered by PEPS that may help to take away some of the guesswork: Choosing the Right Preschool co-sponsored by PEPS and Grow Parenting with Anoo Padte Monday, April 9th, 6:30pm Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Ave. N.) This workshop covers information on early childhood learning and preschools. Some of the topics…

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Neighborhood school roundup

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…

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B.F. Day Principal McCloskey leaving

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…

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Zumba for JSIS Teachers

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…

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