Topic: Education
Larsen Hosts Virtual Discussion on Education
Written on October 6, 2020 at 4:45 am, by Hayley Day
From 2-3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host a live virtual discussion via Facebook Live on resources available to Northwest Washington’s students, teachers and families for the 2020-21 school year. Click here to view the live stream. This event is open to the public. The discussion will highlight resources available to Continue Reading
County Council Candidates Youth Forum
Written on October 2, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
County Council Candidates Youth Forum on October 12, 2020 The Environmental Systems class at Spring Street International School will be holding a Youth Forum on October 12th from 1-2pm. They will ask the County Council candidates from Orcas and San Juan Islands questions about the environment and climate change. All are welcome to join this Continue Reading
School Board Zoom Meeting
Written on September 29, 2020 at 10:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday,Sep 30, 2020, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a regular School Board Meeting at 5:00 pm as a Zoom meeting. https://sjisd.zoom.us/s/83455678355 Or join webinar with the following methods Phone one-tap Phone one-tap: US: +12532158782,,83455678355# or +16699006833,,83455678355# Join by Telephone For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location. Dial: US : +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 900 Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Virtual Film Festival Coming October 15 – 25
Written on September 28, 2020 at 10:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival is going virtual this year, featuring award-winning documentaries, short films, and student-made films, as well as daily livestreamed Q&As with filmmakers. All films will be available on demand for 10 days, October 15-25. Q&As will be recorded for those who can’t participate via livestream. Read about this year’s lineup Continue Reading
Community letter from SJISD School Superintendent Fred Woods
Written on September 25, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Friday Harbor community, I have always loved the month of September. Many years ago, when I decided to make education a life-long career I saw an opportunity to broaden my world, allowing me to extend beyond the limits of the little town where I was raised. Choosing education as a career eventually led me Continue Reading
Skagit Valley College Continuing and Community Education is online for Fall
Written on September 25, 2020 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College’s Continuing and Community Education program (CCE) is pleased to announce new online workshops for Fall Quarter. CCE allows you to engage, connect, learn, and grow from the comfort of your home in short-term, non-credit courses. Visit the CCE Fall 2020 Course Catalog for more information. Courses are designed for people who would like to Continue Reading
Spring Street says “Thanks!”
Written on September 23, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street International School would like to thank the San Juan Island Community Foundation for hosting, coordinating, and including us in the SJICF Fair Matching Grant Program. The Fair Matching Grant Program helped us raise $4,605 that went towards preparing our school to open up safely this fall and provide our students with an innovative Continue Reading
Zoom Talk: True Animal Stories with Author Clare Hodgson Meeker
Written on September 22, 2020 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Library announces that renowned regional author Clare Hodgson Meeker will host a Zoom talk on Friday, October 2, at 7:00 p.m. Meeker’s latest book, Growing Up Gorilla: How a Zoo Baby Brought Her Family Together, is a 2020 Washington State Book Award Finalist for Young Readers. Meeker will discuss writing Growing Up Continue Reading
Island Rec – Fall Virtual Lego Camps
Written on September 18, 2020 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has 2 Great LEGO camp options for you this season! The first, tap into your imagination from the comfort of your own home with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor and simple pieces from your own LEGO collection – all while connecting virtually with other young LEGO engineers. Students will explore their Continue Reading
Food for Thought
Written on September 10, 2020 at 7:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island School District’s Food for Thought Program is back at it! Though most of the staff was furloughed, Chef Andy, Ashley Spendiff and Kerri Starr are working hard to provide healthful FROM SCRATCH meals to all children in San Juan County ages 1-18 FOR FREE. Check out the school website for current Continue Reading
Outdoor Kid Pods Forming at Alchemy Art Center
Written on September 10, 2020 at 8:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy’s Kid Pods are perfect for children and young people who want to learn, explore, and be creative- outdoors and in person! Alchemy is signing up groups of 4-5 kids on a rolling basis for personalized outdoor creative programming that includes ceramics, printmaking, drawing, t-shirt decoration, games, nature exploration, and more. Classes take place once Continue Reading
SVC is Here for You
Written on September 9, 2020 at 10:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College’s Worker Retraining program covers tuition, books, and school-related fees to help those who are Unemployed. Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that we are offering you new options for Fall Quarter taught by our trained, experienced online instructors. Classes start Tuesday, September 22 and registration is going on now. Are you Continue Reading
Soroptimists Give $10,000 in Educational Awards
Written on September 1, 2020 at 2:34 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce its 2020 educational award winners. The Live Your Dream Award, a worldwide signature Soroptimist program, is given to a woman who is the primary wage earner in her household and enrolled in an undergraduate degree or vocational skills program. This year’s recipient is Maricela Lomeli. Maricela Continue Reading
Salish Sea Ballet Reopening For Classes September 8
Written on August 27, 2020 at 10:55 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s time to register for fall dance classes! Salish Sea Ballet is offering small group in-person classes as well as virtual classes on Zoom. Our studio is spacious, well-ventilated, and follows COVID-19 protocols for safety and sanitization. We are excited to offer classes for dancers ages 3 and up. Check out our class schedule online, Continue Reading
The Whale Museum Reopens
Written on August 26, 2020 at 8:49 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From The Whale Museum… After over 5 months of being closed, we got word that the Governor is allowing museums to open in Phase 2 (8-2020)! The Exhibit Hall and Gift Shop are open daily 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. We are diligently following every rule put in place by the Health Department and Washington Continue Reading
Griffin Bay School Virtual Fair Grant Opportunity
Written on August 14, 2020 at 10:28 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Island School District would like to thank the San Juan Community Foundation for the annual “Fair matching grant” in support of our community! We are grateful to be included in this year’s “line up” of worthy causes that help our community stay strong and healthy. SJISD is asking for support for the K-12 Continue Reading
Larsen Hosts Virtual Discussion on Education
Written on October 6, 2020 at 4:45 am, by Hayley Day
From 2-3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host a live virtual discussion via Facebook Live on resources available to Northwest Washington’s students, teachers and families for the 2020-21 school year. Click here to view the live stream. This event is open to the public. The discussion will highlight resources available to Continue Reading
County Council Candidates Youth Forum
Written on October 2, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
County Council Candidates Youth Forum on October 12, 2020 The Environmental Systems class at Spring Street International School will be holding a Youth Forum on October 12th from 1-2pm. They will ask the County Council candidates from Orcas and San Juan Islands questions about the environment and climate change. All are welcome to join this Continue Reading
School Board Zoom Meeting
Written on September 29, 2020 at 10:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday,Sep 30, 2020, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a regular School Board Meeting at 5:00 pm as a Zoom meeting. https://sjisd.zoom.us/s/83455678355 Or join webinar with the following methods Phone one-tap Phone one-tap: US: +12532158782,,83455678355# or +16699006833,,83455678355# Join by Telephone For higher quality, dial a number based on your current location. Dial: US : +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 900 Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Virtual Film Festival Coming October 15 – 25
Written on September 28, 2020 at 10:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival is going virtual this year, featuring award-winning documentaries, short films, and student-made films, as well as daily livestreamed Q&As with filmmakers. All films will be available on demand for 10 days, October 15-25. Q&As will be recorded for those who can’t participate via livestream. Read about this year’s lineup Continue Reading
Community letter from SJISD School Superintendent Fred Woods
Written on September 25, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Friday Harbor community, I have always loved the month of September. Many years ago, when I decided to make education a life-long career I saw an opportunity to broaden my world, allowing me to extend beyond the limits of the little town where I was raised. Choosing education as a career eventually led me Continue Reading
Skagit Valley College Continuing and Community Education is online for Fall
Written on September 25, 2020 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College’s Continuing and Community Education program (CCE) is pleased to announce new online workshops for Fall Quarter. CCE allows you to engage, connect, learn, and grow from the comfort of your home in short-term, non-credit courses. Visit the CCE Fall 2020 Course Catalog for more information. Courses are designed for people who would like to Continue Reading
Spring Street says “Thanks!”
Written on September 23, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street International School would like to thank the San Juan Island Community Foundation for hosting, coordinating, and including us in the SJICF Fair Matching Grant Program. The Fair Matching Grant Program helped us raise $4,605 that went towards preparing our school to open up safely this fall and provide our students with an innovative Continue Reading
Zoom Talk: True Animal Stories with Author Clare Hodgson Meeker
Written on September 22, 2020 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Library announces that renowned regional author Clare Hodgson Meeker will host a Zoom talk on Friday, October 2, at 7:00 p.m. Meeker’s latest book, Growing Up Gorilla: How a Zoo Baby Brought Her Family Together, is a 2020 Washington State Book Award Finalist for Young Readers. Meeker will discuss writing Growing Up Continue Reading
Island Rec – Fall Virtual Lego Camps
Written on September 18, 2020 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has 2 Great LEGO camp options for you this season! The first, tap into your imagination from the comfort of your own home with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor and simple pieces from your own LEGO collection – all while connecting virtually with other young LEGO engineers. Students will explore their Continue Reading
Food for Thought
Written on September 10, 2020 at 7:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island School District’s Food for Thought Program is back at it! Though most of the staff was furloughed, Chef Andy, Ashley Spendiff and Kerri Starr are working hard to provide healthful FROM SCRATCH meals to all children in San Juan County ages 1-18 FOR FREE. Check out the school website for current Continue Reading
Outdoor Kid Pods Forming at Alchemy Art Center
Written on September 10, 2020 at 8:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy’s Kid Pods are perfect for children and young people who want to learn, explore, and be creative- outdoors and in person! Alchemy is signing up groups of 4-5 kids on a rolling basis for personalized outdoor creative programming that includes ceramics, printmaking, drawing, t-shirt decoration, games, nature exploration, and more. Classes take place once Continue Reading
SVC is Here for You
Written on September 9, 2020 at 10:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College’s Worker Retraining program covers tuition, books, and school-related fees to help those who are Unemployed. Skagit Valley College is pleased to announce that we are offering you new options for Fall Quarter taught by our trained, experienced online instructors. Classes start Tuesday, September 22 and registration is going on now. Are you Continue Reading
Soroptimists Give $10,000 in Educational Awards
Written on September 1, 2020 at 2:34 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce its 2020 educational award winners. The Live Your Dream Award, a worldwide signature Soroptimist program, is given to a woman who is the primary wage earner in her household and enrolled in an undergraduate degree or vocational skills program. This year’s recipient is Maricela Lomeli. Maricela Continue Reading
Salish Sea Ballet Reopening For Classes September 8
Written on August 27, 2020 at 10:55 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s time to register for fall dance classes! Salish Sea Ballet is offering small group in-person classes as well as virtual classes on Zoom. Our studio is spacious, well-ventilated, and follows COVID-19 protocols for safety and sanitization. We are excited to offer classes for dancers ages 3 and up. Check out our class schedule online, Continue Reading
The Whale Museum Reopens
Written on August 26, 2020 at 8:49 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From The Whale Museum… After over 5 months of being closed, we got word that the Governor is allowing museums to open in Phase 2 (8-2020)! The Exhibit Hall and Gift Shop are open daily 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. We are diligently following every rule put in place by the Health Department and Washington Continue Reading
Griffin Bay School Virtual Fair Grant Opportunity
Written on August 14, 2020 at 10:28 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Island School District would like to thank the San Juan Community Foundation for the annual “Fair matching grant” in support of our community! We are grateful to be included in this year’s “line up” of worthy causes that help our community stay strong and healthy. SJISD is asking for support for the K-12 Continue Reading