Schools

Hamilton Middle School Open House Thursday

Wallingford fifth graders and their parents are invited to attend an open house for Hamilton International Middle School (1610 N. 41st. St. Directions & Map) this Thursday (2/28), from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Students will learn a little about what it's like to be a Hamilton Hawk, and this is a fine time to ask questions about transitioning from elementary to middle school. You'll also get to learn more about Hamilton's APP, World Language, Music, and Athletic programs. If you plan to attend, come early,…

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Register for Kindergarten

Elizabeth from the John Stanford International School PTSA asked us to pass this along: Please Don’t Wait to Enroll your Kindergartner Do you have a child starting kindergarten in Wallingford area Seattle Public Schools in Fall 2013? Please enroll now to help our local public elementary schools plan ahead for capacity and staffing. There is a sense of urgency to know how many kindergartners our schools can expect next year. It will really help in planning, both for capacity and for staffing to language…

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Seattle Schools’ Capacity Management Update

Well, it looks like the option to shuffle incoming 6th graders from Hamilton International Middle School off to a "6th Grade Academy" in Green Lake is a thing of the past. On Thursday, the Seattle School Board voted 4-3 for the following plans to address the capacity issue (per Seattle Public Schools' website): Designating the Jane Addams building to become an attendance area middle school, with the first students assigned to Jane Addams Middle School beginning with the 2014-15 school year.…

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Cometa Playschool Open House This Saturday

Wallyhood sponsor, Cometa Playschool (4106 Stone Way North), is hosting an open house at the school on Saturday, February 2, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and invites parents and children to explore their preschool and Pre K programs. Cometa Playschool is a neighborhood preschool offering Spanish language immersion. It’s ideal for tots who will be enrolled in the language immersion programs at John Stanford International School or McDonald Elementary. Students at Cometa are also exposed to world cultures through play and music, and they…

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Kindergarten Registration and School Tours

Reportedly, your child won’t receive an admission letter to Hogwarts until they turn 10. If you are wondering what to do about your child’s education during the intervening years, one of our local public elementary schools might be the answer. In Wallingford, public school students attend one of our three neighborhood reference schools: McDonald Elementary, BF Day Elementary or John Stanford International School. Your reference school is determined by your address, which you can enter into the handy-dandy Seattle Public Schools…

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St. Benedict School Spaghetti Dinner

Have you made dinner plans yet for Sunday? Forget about cooking and take a stroll over to St. Benedict School for their Annual 6th Grade Spaghetti Dinner, from 11am-7pm. Tickets are just $12.00 for adults and $8.00 for children. Dinner include spaghetti, salad, bread, and ice cream. NEW THIS YEAR: Gluten free options! Wine and beer sold separately.   Proceeds benefit St. Benedict graduating class of  2015.   Tickets available at door, contacting St. Benedict School at 206 633 3375 or Chantel at 206 465 5472 St. Ben's…

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Update on Seattle Schools’ Capacity Management

Last week, we told you about Seattle Schools' capacity issue that is affecting middle schools in the north end, including Hamilton International Middle School here in Wallingford. This past Wednesday, the School Board was going to vote on a short term capacity plan to alleviate the overcrowding at Hamilton and Eckstein. That vote, however, has been delayed until next week, when they'll have enrollment projections for next year. Here's the statement from Seattle Schools: The Seattle School Board on Wednesday decided…

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