Topic: Education
Letters
Written on October 11, 2019 at 9:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the San Juan Update Mailbag this morning, the SJIPC thanks the SJICF… The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition (SJIPC) would like to publicly thank the San Juan Island Community Foundation (SJICF) for their continued support of our island youth. Members of our Rock Solid Youth Prevention Team were able to attend a national leadership Continue Reading
Why do so Many Island Trees Look Unhealthy and Brown?
Written on October 9, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you noticed more and more trees turning brown or dying on your property or as you drive through the islands? Kevin Zobrist, Washington State University Extension professor, discusses what’s happening to our trees and forests. Learn how trees prioritize their resources under the impacts of stressors like climate change and our common root diseases, Continue Reading
SJISS Celebrates 20 Years of Funding Post-Secondary Possibilities
Written on October 4, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Submitted by the San Juan Island Service Scholarship Since 1999, San Juan Island Service Scholarship (formerly known as Dollars for Scholars) has awarded almost $300,000 in scholarships to San Juan Island high school graduates. SJISS is a unique scholarship program: Rather than focusing on grades, students have an opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship toward Continue Reading
EDC to offer free Electrical Basics training at Friday Harbor High School
Written on October 4, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in electrical wiring and installation, beginning October 31st. This course is sponsored the San Juan Island Community Foundation, Browne’s Home Center, Ace Hardware, and Brown’s Heating & Refrigeration. The course will be taught at Friday Harbor High School by Brent Huntington, long-time plumber Continue Reading
Island Rec: Touch-a-Truck
Written on October 3, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
School’s out early on Friday, October 11th, so grab your pals and come explore rigs of all shapes and sizes at Island Rec’s annual Touch-a-Truck event! We will be at the Friday Harbor Elementary School playground again this year, from 11am-12:30pm. Kiwanis will be there in their K-Boose providing free hot dogs. Don’t miss out Continue Reading
Annual Gardening Workshop
Written on October 2, 2019 at 10:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need Help Managing “Watchable Wildlife” in Your Garden? Leave this class with a better understanding of how to manage deer and other mammals in your gardens. The San Juan County Master Gardeners are pleased to welcome Dave Pehling, retired WSU Extension Zoologist. Dave will discuss integrated pest management, deterring pests by understanding their needs for, Continue Reading
Food, Planet, Future: A Photographer’s Journey with Robert Dash
Written on September 30, 2019 at 8:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
With the daily news, climate change becomes more of a climate crisis. In his talk, Robert Dash offers observations on how one part of nature–our food–is connected to climate change. The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) program will be presented at the San Juan Island Grange #966 at 152 First Street N in Continue Reading
Growing Up Gorilla
Written on September 27, 2019 at 9:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
Growing Up Gorilla with Acclaimed Author Clare Hodgson Meeker at San Juan Island Library On Saturday, Oct 5 at 3 PM Clare Hodgson Meeker will talk about her latest non-fiction book. Growing Up Gorilla tells the true story of a baby gorilla named Yola who lives at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo. At birth, Yola was Continue Reading
Skagit Valley College Fall Community Ed Program
Written on September 26, 2019 at 10:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Reminder: Skagit Valley College (SVC) is offering a unique self-help program that has become an important bridge between ancient wisdom, Western medicine, and modern life science. Yi Ren Qigong Foundation 1A provides the tools to activate and keep your energetic battery charged to empower your life and allow you to make life changes. The Continue Reading
Kids Coding Classes
Written on September 25, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Now Registering for Kids Coding Classes at San Juan Island Library The San Juan Island Library and San Juan Island 4-H are offering computer coding classes for kids in grades 4th and 5th. Classes are free and are held the following days from 3:00 – 4:30 PM in the Library Meeting Room: Thursday, Oct. 3 Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on September 17, 2019 at 8:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Wonderful Community Members, What a wonderful start of the school year! The schools were immaculately clean, the teachers created warm and inviting learning environments, and all administrative staff worked hard to ensure that all was organized and moving smoothly. We are happy to be fully back in action, serving our treasured students and the Continue Reading
Dirt Rich Film Showing at Brickworks
Written on August 31, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
In collaboration with the San Juan Island Fall Farm Tour (https://islandgrownsj.com/), Friday Harbor Film Festival will screen Dirt Rich at 6:30 pm on September 20 at Brickworks. Marcelina Cravat, the film’s director, will lead a lively post-show discussion. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted to support SJI Farm Tours. A pre-show social will begin Continue Reading
Cub Scouts Join Night
Written on August 28, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come and join the Cub Scouts! When: this Thursday evening 6:30 pm to 8 pm Where: in the basement of the American Legion Post on First Street Who: boys and girls grades K-5 Why: to bond with your child in a structured and safe character building environment Contact Unit Commissioner Eric Stone for more details Continue Reading
New Island Rec Swim Class
Written on August 26, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering a new installment of swim lessons this fall for various ages and skill levels. Our featured class is: All Swim (Ages 6+). The only prerequisite of this class is a desire to be a better swimmer. Multiple instructors take your child to the next level. There is structured time for water Continue Reading
Skagit/Islands Head Start receives $7,817,445 five-year grant
Written on August 24, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Skagit/Islands Head Start (SIHS) is pleased to announce that they have received a notice of award from the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start and will receive a grant totaling $7,817,445 for Early Head Start and Head Start. The five-year grant runs from Continue Reading
America’s Boating Course
Written on August 23, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Fall edition of America’s Boating Course will be starting September 11th and running for four Wednesday evenings at Skagit Valley College from 6:30-9:30 pm. This is a good way to get the Washington State Boaters Education Card and we include On-the-Water-Training as part of the course. A comprehensive boating information manual is also included Continue Reading
Letters
Written on October 11, 2019 at 9:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the San Juan Update Mailbag this morning, the SJIPC thanks the SJICF… The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition (SJIPC) would like to publicly thank the San Juan Island Community Foundation (SJICF) for their continued support of our island youth. Members of our Rock Solid Youth Prevention Team were able to attend a national leadership Continue Reading
Why do so Many Island Trees Look Unhealthy and Brown?
Written on October 9, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you noticed more and more trees turning brown or dying on your property or as you drive through the islands? Kevin Zobrist, Washington State University Extension professor, discusses what’s happening to our trees and forests. Learn how trees prioritize their resources under the impacts of stressors like climate change and our common root diseases, Continue Reading
SJISS Celebrates 20 Years of Funding Post-Secondary Possibilities
Written on October 4, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Submitted by the San Juan Island Service Scholarship Since 1999, San Juan Island Service Scholarship (formerly known as Dollars for Scholars) has awarded almost $300,000 in scholarships to San Juan Island high school graduates. SJISS is a unique scholarship program: Rather than focusing on grades, students have an opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship toward Continue Reading
EDC to offer free Electrical Basics training at Friday Harbor High School
Written on October 4, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in electrical wiring and installation, beginning October 31st. This course is sponsored the San Juan Island Community Foundation, Browne’s Home Center, Ace Hardware, and Brown’s Heating & Refrigeration. The course will be taught at Friday Harbor High School by Brent Huntington, long-time plumber Continue Reading
Island Rec: Touch-a-Truck
Written on October 3, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
School’s out early on Friday, October 11th, so grab your pals and come explore rigs of all shapes and sizes at Island Rec’s annual Touch-a-Truck event! We will be at the Friday Harbor Elementary School playground again this year, from 11am-12:30pm. Kiwanis will be there in their K-Boose providing free hot dogs. Don’t miss out Continue Reading
Annual Gardening Workshop
Written on October 2, 2019 at 10:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need Help Managing “Watchable Wildlife” in Your Garden? Leave this class with a better understanding of how to manage deer and other mammals in your gardens. The San Juan County Master Gardeners are pleased to welcome Dave Pehling, retired WSU Extension Zoologist. Dave will discuss integrated pest management, deterring pests by understanding their needs for, Continue Reading
Food, Planet, Future: A Photographer’s Journey with Robert Dash
Written on September 30, 2019 at 8:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
With the daily news, climate change becomes more of a climate crisis. In his talk, Robert Dash offers observations on how one part of nature–our food–is connected to climate change. The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) program will be presented at the San Juan Island Grange #966 at 152 First Street N in Continue Reading
Growing Up Gorilla
Written on September 27, 2019 at 9:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
Growing Up Gorilla with Acclaimed Author Clare Hodgson Meeker at San Juan Island Library On Saturday, Oct 5 at 3 PM Clare Hodgson Meeker will talk about her latest non-fiction book. Growing Up Gorilla tells the true story of a baby gorilla named Yola who lives at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo. At birth, Yola was Continue Reading
Skagit Valley College Fall Community Ed Program
Written on September 26, 2019 at 10:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Reminder: Skagit Valley College (SVC) is offering a unique self-help program that has become an important bridge between ancient wisdom, Western medicine, and modern life science. Yi Ren Qigong Foundation 1A provides the tools to activate and keep your energetic battery charged to empower your life and allow you to make life changes. The Continue Reading
Kids Coding Classes
Written on September 25, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Now Registering for Kids Coding Classes at San Juan Island Library The San Juan Island Library and San Juan Island 4-H are offering computer coding classes for kids in grades 4th and 5th. Classes are free and are held the following days from 3:00 – 4:30 PM in the Library Meeting Room: Thursday, Oct. 3 Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on September 17, 2019 at 8:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Wonderful Community Members, What a wonderful start of the school year! The schools were immaculately clean, the teachers created warm and inviting learning environments, and all administrative staff worked hard to ensure that all was organized and moving smoothly. We are happy to be fully back in action, serving our treasured students and the Continue Reading
Dirt Rich Film Showing at Brickworks
Written on August 31, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
In collaboration with the San Juan Island Fall Farm Tour (https://islandgrownsj.com/), Friday Harbor Film Festival will screen Dirt Rich at 6:30 pm on September 20 at Brickworks. Marcelina Cravat, the film’s director, will lead a lively post-show discussion. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted to support SJI Farm Tours. A pre-show social will begin Continue Reading
Cub Scouts Join Night
Written on August 28, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come and join the Cub Scouts! When: this Thursday evening 6:30 pm to 8 pm Where: in the basement of the American Legion Post on First Street Who: boys and girls grades K-5 Why: to bond with your child in a structured and safe character building environment Contact Unit Commissioner Eric Stone for more details Continue Reading
New Island Rec Swim Class
Written on August 26, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering a new installment of swim lessons this fall for various ages and skill levels. Our featured class is: All Swim (Ages 6+). The only prerequisite of this class is a desire to be a better swimmer. Multiple instructors take your child to the next level. There is structured time for water Continue Reading
Skagit/Islands Head Start receives $7,817,445 five-year grant
Written on August 24, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Skagit/Islands Head Start (SIHS) is pleased to announce that they have received a notice of award from the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start and will receive a grant totaling $7,817,445 for Early Head Start and Head Start. The five-year grant runs from Continue Reading
America’s Boating Course
Written on August 23, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Fall edition of America’s Boating Course will be starting September 11th and running for four Wednesday evenings at Skagit Valley College from 6:30-9:30 pm. This is a good way to get the Washington State Boaters Education Card and we include On-the-Water-Training as part of the course. A comprehensive boating information manual is also included Continue Reading