Schools

Hamilton Jazz Concert and Open House

This Thursday, January 27, Hamilton International Middle School (1610 N. 41st St.) will host a school tour for all 2011/12 incoming families.  Meet in the Commons by 6pm for a 20 minute overview followed by a 20 minute Q&A session.  There will be a self-guided tour of the building from 6:40-7:00 pm. If you stay a little longer, you'll have an opportunity to catch Hamilton's jazz bands and choral jazz ensemble perform a concert in the Commons at 7:30pm.  The concert…

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Students climbing to new heights on JSIS playground

Earlier in the week we posted the details about the new playground at John Stanford, and the ribbon cutting ceremony that was scheduled for Tuesday.  Wallingford neighbor and photographer Nancy Treder attended the ceremony for the snazzy new playground, and she was kind enough to send us the following report and set of photos.  Take it away, Nancy, and thank you! Students climbing to new heights on JSIS playground Grey skies nor the threat of rain seemed to dampen the spirits…

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Tonight is Science Night at Hamilton

Hamilton International Middle School (1610 N. 41st. Street) will host its second annual Science Night tonight, from 6:30-8:30 pm.  It's a wonderful opportunity for students and families (even those outside of the Hamilton community) to look at some pretty cool hands-on exhibits. I mean, where else do you have the opportunity to learn about Strawberry DNA Extraction?  For free? Last year, Wallywriter and photographer Matt Mason went to Hamilton's inaugural Science Night and put together a fun photo presentation.  Have a…

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School tours for Wallingford

Our neighborhood public schools are hosting their open houses and school tours beginning this month.  School tours are an excellent way to meet the principal and school staff, and catch a glimpse of a classroom or two while school is in session.  It's also a great time to ask questions and meet any parent volunteers who are on-hand to help lead the tours through the school.  No time to take a tour?  No worries, we'll go on a few and give…

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Seattle Schools start two hours late today

All Seattle Schools will open two hours late this morning due to hazardous road conditions.  Regular school bus routes are still in effect, but there is no door-to-door service. There is no SPS morning breakfast service, no Headstart or preschool, and no half day kindergarten.  There is full day kindergarten but it will start two hours late. Listen to the message here: SPS Two Hour Late Start Other schools in Wallingford: The Meridian School will have a 10 am start, and…

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Day On!

*Updated January 11, 2:43pm While many folks take Monday, January 17 off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, John Stanford families will "Make it a Day On -- Not a Day Off!" Wallingford neighbors are invited to participate in the MLK Day of Service activities at John Stanford International School from 10 am until 2 pm.  The volunteers will be meeting on the school's playground, where they will be weeding, digging, and spreading wood chips.  The playground is just south of…

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Wallybits: Neighborhood Schools Edition

Seattle Public Schools may be on winter break for the next two weeks, but there are some exciting pieces of news we wanted to share with you: McDonald School selected as elementary International School: On Wednesday, December 15, Superintendent Dr. Goodloe-Johnson announced that McDonald School was selected as the new elementary International School.  Implementation is contingent on funding and would not start before September 2012.  A community meeting will be held at the Lincoln High School Library on Thursday, January 13,…

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