Schools

You're gonna want to stick around in the neighborhood this Saturday (October 27) because there are two, count 'em, two family-style carnivals you won't want to miss: Bring the family to The Good Shepherd Center and Meridian Park from 1:00-4:00pm for The Meridian School's annual Fall Carnival -- A Wallingford  tradition that's been around for over 30 years! The carnival takes place in the school’s South Annex gym adjacent to the Good Shepherd Center’s south parking lot, as well as in the southern portion of Meridian…

If you have a child attending a local school, or you're involved with non-profit groups like the Wallingford Community Senior Center, there's a good chance you're familiar with Chinook Book. If you aren't, then here's the skinny: Chinook Book is choc full 'o coupons and offers from sustainable, local businesses in Seattle, so purchasers can save money on dining out locally or goods and services offered by local, participating merchants. What's more, the non-profit organizations that sell Chinook Book earn 50%…

On Monday night Jose Banda visited Hamilton and fielded Q&A.  His introductory message was focused on making sure all students learn common core standards and making sure that there is equity access to opportunities for all student groups. He said he was most impressed so far with the level of engagement parents have their schools in Seattle, and that he hadn’t been seeing that in California. The main Q&A line from parents was that many upcoming siblings of students at JSIS…

This year, B.F. Day's boundaries reach further into Wallingford, adding many new families from the neighborhood. Here are some events happening next week to introduce new families to the school. From B.F. Day's new principal, Katie Pearl: New Family Welcome Potluck (Aug. 30th 5:30-7:00 p.m.) – You should receive a flyer in the mail with the details of this event if your child is new to our school. Come and meet B.F. Day families, teachers and the principal for an informal…