Topic: Education
Film Festival Coming Up
Written on August 29, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s moved up a month this year – the Friday Harbor Film Festival will be held over the weekend of October 26, 27 & 28 instead of in November like previous years. Check out their website, www.fhff.org for all things FHFF! From volunteer opportunities, film descriptions and trailers, to film venues and schedules. And buy Continue Reading
Request for FHHS Community Projects
Written on August 29, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first semester Friday Harbor High School Community Service-Learning Class will begin August 30th. This class utilizes committed adult mentors who will guide students through the completion of a service project related to community improvement – both locally and globally. This is a great opportunity for a “win-win” partnership between students and local organizations. If Continue Reading
New After School Literary Program at SJI Library
Written on August 27, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
On August 31 registration begins for The Story Circle, a new after school literary enrichment program for students in grades K-2nd or home school equivalent. This free program is being offered by the San Juan Island Library for the 2018-2019 school year. The Story Circle will include bi-weekly Thursday afternoon programs at the Library with Continue Reading
SJISD Board Meeting
Written on August 25, 2018 at 9:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Monday Aug 27, 2018, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board Meeting at9:45 am in the high school library. This is an open public meeting. All public comment, with the exception of public hearings on policy, budget or other specific items, will be heard during the Continue Reading
Launch San Juan Islands
Written on August 24, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC invites entrepreneurs to participate in business plan competition, “Launch San Juan Islands” Entrepreneurs can bring their business ideas to the next level in the third annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, created by the San Juan County Economic Development Council and sponsored by local businesses. Participants will receive instruction in business Continue Reading
Big Turnout for CWR Grand Opening
Written on August 22, 2018 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yesterday’s Grand Opening of the new Center for Whale Research’s Orca Survey Outreach & Education Center was attended by a good sized crowd of about 25 – 30 people. Friday Harbor Mayor Farhad Ghatan, members of the SJI Chamber of Commerce and many CWR staff & volunteers attended as well. The Center is located next Continue Reading
Congratulations Ana and Mariah!
Written on August 22, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year Friday Harbor High School students Ana Anderson and Mariah Daniher (class of 2018) were awarded first and second place, respectively, in the 37th annual Congressional Art Competition, sponsored by the Congressional Institute. It was the first time FHHS students have entered the competition. Ana’s piece Close Your Eyes and Fly Away was chosen Continue Reading
One of the Hottest New Ways to Show Art
Written on August 21, 2018 at 7:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) is offering a workshop to transform your art-and it is fun! This special workshop is for any one who wants to take advantage of the one of the hottest ways to show art today- no matter the medium, two-dimensional or three-dimensional art. Join Ray Pfortner on Sunday, Continue Reading
Grand Opening Tuesday
Written on August 20, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Center for Whale Research shares this announcement… We are excited to announce the official grand opening of the Orca Survey Outreach & Education Center. And you’re invited! The grand opening will be held on Tuesday, August 21 at the education center which is located at 185 S. First Street in downtown Friday Harbor. A ribbon cutting Continue Reading
New Director/Instructor at Dance Workshop 2
Written on August 17, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Fall, Dance Workshop 2 welcomes Emily Anton as artistic director and ballet teacher. Owner and current director Lina Downes is so excited to be entrusting Emily with the future of the ballet program that she has run continuously since 2006. Following a successful performing career as a professional ballet dancer in New York City Continue Reading
Explore The Salish Sea: A Nature Guide For Kids
Written on August 15, 2018 at 9:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are excited to host an evening for both kids and adults. Come out for Joe Gaydos’ lively and inter-active book talk– Explore the Salish Sea: A Nature Guide for Kids— at the Library on Wednesday, August 22, 7:00 pm. This is a book that children and Continue Reading
SVC Registration
Written on August 10, 2018 at 10:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s not too late to register for Fall Quarter at Skagit Valley College. Classes start September 25th. Complete your first two years of a bachelor’s degree and save money on tuition compared to a four-year school. Or, start preparing for your new career with training in one of our workforce programs. Learn more at www.skagit.edu/programs Continue Reading
New Teachers at Saint David’s Day School
Written on August 8, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Saint David’s Day School is pleased to announce the addition of two teachers to our staff for the 2018-2019 school year. Danielle Niichel is a Child Psychology graduate of Western Washington University; she will be our lead classroom teacher for the coming school year. Alana Huntemer comes to us from the Early Childhood Education program Continue Reading
Sea Scouts
Written on August 7, 2018 at 3:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new Sea Scouts program starting up here. The first meeting is this Thursday August 9th at the San Juan Yacht Club 18:30 (6:30pm) Sea Scouts, BSA is a program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women. For over 100 years Sea Scouting has promoted better citizenship and improved members’ Continue Reading
Dougeldyne/Flechtel Corporation Places 2nd
Written on August 1, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
After 42 hours of design and preparation, the Friday Harbor Aerospace Team and associate schools from Texas, Colorado, Pakistan, India and the UK placed second at the International Space Settlement Design Competition World Championship. According to the judges, the margin between the first and second place team was paper-thin, the decision coming after three hours Continue Reading
FHHS Aerospace Design Team
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following story was written by Daniel Garner… The Friday Harbor High School Aerospace Design Team has passed the 24-hour mark of the 42-hour International Space Settlement Design Competition world championship (ISSDC). Held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the ISSDC brings in 250 high school students from nine countries to take part in an aerospace Continue Reading
Buying Property in the San Juans
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares some real estate buying tips with you… 1. Select an Agent to Represent You As you may be aware, all of the brokerage firms on San Juan Island are members of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service; therefore, any of the agents can assist you with any of the properties listed with Coldwell Continue Reading
Aerospace Design Team Trip
Written on July 23, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lions and LEOs Combine Efforts to Help Fund FHHS Aerospace Design Team Trip BJ Brandli, LEO Club advisor and member of the Lions Club, presents FHHS Aerospace Design Team member Arlo Harold with two checks totaling $900; one for $500 from the Lions Club and one for $400 from the LEOs Club. These funds will Continue Reading
Library Says Thanks
Written on July 17, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thank You to the San Juan Island Community Foundation Women’s Fund On behalf of the entire San Juan Island Library Youth Services staff, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the San Juan Island Community Foundation Women’s Fund for their generous support of our Middle Grade Book Club. For the 2018-2019 school year, Continue Reading
SJCT Summer Film Series
Written on July 15, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Soll invites you to the next film at San Juan Community Theatre next Tuesday… Fellow Film Buffs, Coming up on Tuesday July 17th at 7:30 pm, Blackfish Documentary, Drama PG-13 84 minutes Many of us have experienced the excitement and awe of watching 8,000-pound orcas, or “killer whales,” soar out of the water and Continue Reading
Cute Wild Kids
Written on July 12, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wolf Hollow shares this with you… There is no doubt about it, baby wild mammals are cute, and bring out the nurturing instinct in people, who then feel the need to get closer to them and feed and “care” for them. Why is that a problem? It’s all to do with what they learn when Continue Reading
Science Writing From the Perspective of the UW Friday Harbor Laboratories
Written on July 9, 2018 at 1:40 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
This is an excerpt from, Writing Right There, by Eric Morel. Morel is a doctoral candidate in the Department of English at the University of Washington and this spring taught the “Science Writing for Diverse Audiences” course at Friday Harbor Laboratories. “One of the great benefits of studying science writing at FHL is the way stakes Continue Reading
Film Festival Coming Up
Written on August 29, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s moved up a month this year – the Friday Harbor Film Festival will be held over the weekend of October 26, 27 & 28 instead of in November like previous years. Check out their website, www.fhff.org for all things FHFF! From volunteer opportunities, film descriptions and trailers, to film venues and schedules. And buy Continue Reading
Request for FHHS Community Projects
Written on August 29, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first semester Friday Harbor High School Community Service-Learning Class will begin August 30th. This class utilizes committed adult mentors who will guide students through the completion of a service project related to community improvement – both locally and globally. This is a great opportunity for a “win-win” partnership between students and local organizations. If Continue Reading
New After School Literary Program at SJI Library
Written on August 27, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
On August 31 registration begins for The Story Circle, a new after school literary enrichment program for students in grades K-2nd or home school equivalent. This free program is being offered by the San Juan Island Library for the 2018-2019 school year. The Story Circle will include bi-weekly Thursday afternoon programs at the Library with Continue Reading
SJISD Board Meeting
Written on August 25, 2018 at 9:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Monday Aug 27, 2018, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board Meeting at9:45 am in the high school library. This is an open public meeting. All public comment, with the exception of public hearings on policy, budget or other specific items, will be heard during the Continue Reading
Launch San Juan Islands
Written on August 24, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC invites entrepreneurs to participate in business plan competition, “Launch San Juan Islands” Entrepreneurs can bring their business ideas to the next level in the third annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, created by the San Juan County Economic Development Council and sponsored by local businesses. Participants will receive instruction in business Continue Reading
Big Turnout for CWR Grand Opening
Written on August 22, 2018 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yesterday’s Grand Opening of the new Center for Whale Research’s Orca Survey Outreach & Education Center was attended by a good sized crowd of about 25 – 30 people. Friday Harbor Mayor Farhad Ghatan, members of the SJI Chamber of Commerce and many CWR staff & volunteers attended as well. The Center is located next Continue Reading
Congratulations Ana and Mariah!
Written on August 22, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year Friday Harbor High School students Ana Anderson and Mariah Daniher (class of 2018) were awarded first and second place, respectively, in the 37th annual Congressional Art Competition, sponsored by the Congressional Institute. It was the first time FHHS students have entered the competition. Ana’s piece Close Your Eyes and Fly Away was chosen Continue Reading
One of the Hottest New Ways to Show Art
Written on August 21, 2018 at 7:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) is offering a workshop to transform your art-and it is fun! This special workshop is for any one who wants to take advantage of the one of the hottest ways to show art today- no matter the medium, two-dimensional or three-dimensional art. Join Ray Pfortner on Sunday, Continue Reading
Grand Opening Tuesday
Written on August 20, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Center for Whale Research shares this announcement… We are excited to announce the official grand opening of the Orca Survey Outreach & Education Center. And you’re invited! The grand opening will be held on Tuesday, August 21 at the education center which is located at 185 S. First Street in downtown Friday Harbor. A ribbon cutting Continue Reading
New Director/Instructor at Dance Workshop 2
Written on August 17, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Fall, Dance Workshop 2 welcomes Emily Anton as artistic director and ballet teacher. Owner and current director Lina Downes is so excited to be entrusting Emily with the future of the ballet program that she has run continuously since 2006. Following a successful performing career as a professional ballet dancer in New York City Continue Reading
Explore The Salish Sea: A Nature Guide For Kids
Written on August 15, 2018 at 9:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are excited to host an evening for both kids and adults. Come out for Joe Gaydos’ lively and inter-active book talk– Explore the Salish Sea: A Nature Guide for Kids— at the Library on Wednesday, August 22, 7:00 pm. This is a book that children and Continue Reading
SVC Registration
Written on August 10, 2018 at 10:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s not too late to register for Fall Quarter at Skagit Valley College. Classes start September 25th. Complete your first two years of a bachelor’s degree and save money on tuition compared to a four-year school. Or, start preparing for your new career with training in one of our workforce programs. Learn more at www.skagit.edu/programs Continue Reading
New Teachers at Saint David’s Day School
Written on August 8, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Saint David’s Day School is pleased to announce the addition of two teachers to our staff for the 2018-2019 school year. Danielle Niichel is a Child Psychology graduate of Western Washington University; she will be our lead classroom teacher for the coming school year. Alana Huntemer comes to us from the Early Childhood Education program Continue Reading
Sea Scouts
Written on August 7, 2018 at 3:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new Sea Scouts program starting up here. The first meeting is this Thursday August 9th at the San Juan Yacht Club 18:30 (6:30pm) Sea Scouts, BSA is a program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women. For over 100 years Sea Scouting has promoted better citizenship and improved members’ Continue Reading
Dougeldyne/Flechtel Corporation Places 2nd
Written on August 1, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
After 42 hours of design and preparation, the Friday Harbor Aerospace Team and associate schools from Texas, Colorado, Pakistan, India and the UK placed second at the International Space Settlement Design Competition World Championship. According to the judges, the margin between the first and second place team was paper-thin, the decision coming after three hours Continue Reading
FHHS Aerospace Design Team
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following story was written by Daniel Garner… The Friday Harbor High School Aerospace Design Team has passed the 24-hour mark of the 42-hour International Space Settlement Design Competition world championship (ISSDC). Held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the ISSDC brings in 250 high school students from nine countries to take part in an aerospace Continue Reading
Buying Property in the San Juans
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares some real estate buying tips with you… 1. Select an Agent to Represent You As you may be aware, all of the brokerage firms on San Juan Island are members of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service; therefore, any of the agents can assist you with any of the properties listed with Coldwell Continue Reading
Aerospace Design Team Trip
Written on July 23, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lions and LEOs Combine Efforts to Help Fund FHHS Aerospace Design Team Trip BJ Brandli, LEO Club advisor and member of the Lions Club, presents FHHS Aerospace Design Team member Arlo Harold with two checks totaling $900; one for $500 from the Lions Club and one for $400 from the LEOs Club. These funds will Continue Reading
Library Says Thanks
Written on July 17, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thank You to the San Juan Island Community Foundation Women’s Fund On behalf of the entire San Juan Island Library Youth Services staff, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the San Juan Island Community Foundation Women’s Fund for their generous support of our Middle Grade Book Club. For the 2018-2019 school year, Continue Reading
SJCT Summer Film Series
Written on July 15, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Soll invites you to the next film at San Juan Community Theatre next Tuesday… Fellow Film Buffs, Coming up on Tuesday July 17th at 7:30 pm, Blackfish Documentary, Drama PG-13 84 minutes Many of us have experienced the excitement and awe of watching 8,000-pound orcas, or “killer whales,” soar out of the water and Continue Reading
Cute Wild Kids
Written on July 12, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wolf Hollow shares this with you… There is no doubt about it, baby wild mammals are cute, and bring out the nurturing instinct in people, who then feel the need to get closer to them and feed and “care” for them. Why is that a problem? It’s all to do with what they learn when Continue Reading
Science Writing From the Perspective of the UW Friday Harbor Laboratories
Written on July 9, 2018 at 1:40 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
This is an excerpt from, Writing Right There, by Eric Morel. Morel is a doctoral candidate in the Department of English at the University of Washington and this spring taught the “Science Writing for Diverse Audiences” course at Friday Harbor Laboratories. “One of the great benefits of studying science writing at FHL is the way stakes Continue Reading