Topic: Education
Fiber Optic Training
Written on March 14, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC to Offer Free Low Voltage/Fiber Optic Training at Friday Harbor High School The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is partnering with Rock Island to offer free training in low voltage wiring and fiber optic installation at Friday Harbor High School this April. This latest class in the EDC’s Trades Education Initiative is Continue Reading
2019 National Geographic GeoBee Washington State Competition Semifinalist Press Release
Written on March 13, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Student Named National Geographic GeoBee Washington State Competition Semifinalist by National Geographic Society Student’s Name: Henry Jensen School Name and Address: Friday Harbor Elementary School Grade Level: 5th The above-named student has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2019 National Geographic Continue Reading
Dance Camps over Spring Break
Written on March 13, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Study ballet and contemporary dance with Jeanne Peihl at Salish Sea Ballet during Spring Break! Dancers will work on learning and improving dance technique, creating choreography, and producing a short performance for end of camp. Please bring socks or ballet slippers, a snack, and water bottle. This camp, for ages 8-12, runs from 1:30-4pm, Continue Reading
Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses
Written on March 13, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management and Economic Development Council are teaming up to present a training on Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses. This concise class will provide basic information about the risks to the islands, and will offer some simple tools and approaches to help businesses prepare. Tuesday, March 26th: 8:30am – Continue Reading
Evinrude Donation
Written on March 12, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Marine Maintenance Technology program receives Evinrude outboard engine Evinrude’s donation of $2 million in engines to the American Boat and Yacht Council Foundation will help train the next generation of Marine Technicians The Skagit Valley College Marine Maintenance Technology program is pleased to announce that it has received a new outboard engine Continue Reading
Spelling Bee Winners
Written on March 11, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ted Strutz shares this photo of the winners of last week’s Rotary Spelling Bee… I thought you might like to have a photo from the spelling bee that the Rotary Club conducted. Here is winner Eve Hulse and runner-up Haley Rennick (in the middle) and their teacher Mrs Hallock of the Paideia Classical School. They Continue Reading
A Letter of Thanks
Written on March 9, 2019 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this letter from Rich Meenan… The San Juan Public Schools Foundation wants to thank everyone who helped make Monday night’s silver anniversary Knowledge Bowl a smashing success: The teams from Friday Harbor 8th through 12th grade, Spring Street International School, Kiwanians (congratulations, winners!), Lions, Soroptimists, and Rotarians for Continue Reading
Free Learning at the Library
Written on March 8, 2019 at 8:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library now offers free access to lynda.com. At lynda.com you can find thousands of online classes about using technology and business. Popular classes include Photoshop and Quickbooks. All you need to do is visit https://www.sjlib.org/investment-research/a-z-list-of-online-resources/. Have your library card handy. Your pin is usually the last four digits of your telephone Continue Reading
Self Care: Brain Health
Written on March 8, 2019 at 8:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
This two-part workshop given by Katerina Wen, M.Ed. will focus on how breath, movement, and nutrition can enhance the health of your brain. For everyone that values the longevity of their brain and seeks to upgrade its capacity and performance! Classes are held Monday and Wednesday March 25th and 27th at Friday Harbor Holistic Health, Continue Reading
Building Classes at SVC
Written on March 8, 2019 at 8:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
It is that time of year for building and remodeling projects! The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College is running two separate building related classes. One class will discuss tiny home building in San Juan Country and the other will discuss remodeling in San Juan County. Classes are being held on both San Juan Continue Reading
School Board Vacancy
Written on March 8, 2019 at 8:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School Board Director Jack McKenna announced his resignation from school board position #5 on February 27, 2019. The school board accepted his resignation with regret. Director McKenna will be missed and the district would like to thank him for his 7.5 years of dedicated service to the students and community of San Continue Reading
Public Reading
Written on March 5, 2019 at 8:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us for a reading with Christopher Phillips on March 21st at the Spring Street International School Studio from 6-8 pm Spring Street International School is hosting a reading for Christopher Phillips, author of Socrates Café, Socrates in Love, A Child at Heart, and others. Christopher has worked with adolescents, adults, prisoners, and terminally Continue Reading
Seniors Vs. Staff Basketball Game
Written on March 4, 2019 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The FHHS Seniors vs Staff basketball game is on! Tip off for the annual GRAD NIGHT fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, March 8th at 6pm. Doors open at 5pm at Turnbull Gym for pre-game dinner and silent dessert auction. Throughout the evening, this entertaining event affords many fun opportunities for community members to support the Continue Reading
25th Annual Knowledge Bowl
Written on March 2, 2019 at 10:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 25th silver anniversary of the Knowledge Bowl will be held on March 4 at 6:30 pm at the San Juan Community Theatre. “This is a fun event for the entire community. We celebrate knowledge,” said Karen Meenan, a Director of the San Juan Public Schools Foundation, who is sponsoring the event. A cross between Continue Reading
Garry Oak Lecture Series
Written on February 28, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Garry Oak Prairie: A Unique Habitat (Lecture Series) What are Garry Oaks and how do Garry Oak habitats support the ecology of the San Juan Islands and the Pacific Northwest? Join experts from San Juan Island and beyond March 8,15, 22 and 29 at the San Juan Island Grange to learn about the history of Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talk
Written on February 28, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Adam Summers – The Sea: Inspiration for Art and Science Dr. Adam Summers, who runs the Comparative Vertebrate Biomechanics Lab at the Friday Harbor Laboratories, will present a naturalist’s opinion on nature as a source of inspiration for art and science. Monday, March 4 at 7 pm San Juan Island Library Free Refreshments will Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/EDC-logo.jpg)
Fiber Optic Training
Written on March 14, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC to Offer Free Low Voltage/Fiber Optic Training at Friday Harbor High School The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is partnering with Rock Island to offer free training in low voltage wiring and fiber optic installation at Friday Harbor High School this April. This latest class in the EDC’s Trades Education Initiative is Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/national-geographic-logo.png)
2019 National Geographic GeoBee Washington State Competition Semifinalist Press Release
Written on March 13, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Student Named National Geographic GeoBee Washington State Competition Semifinalist by National Geographic Society Student’s Name: Henry Jensen School Name and Address: Friday Harbor Elementary School Grade Level: 5th The above-named student has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2019 National Geographic Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/salish_sea_ballet_logo.png)
Dance Camps over Spring Break
Written on March 13, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Study ballet and contemporary dance with Jeanne Peihl at Salish Sea Ballet during Spring Break! Dancers will work on learning and improving dance technique, creating choreography, and producing a short performance for end of camp. Please bring socks or ballet slippers, a snack, and water bottle. This camp, for ages 8-12, runs from 1:30-4pm, Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/EDC-logo.jpg)
Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses
Written on March 13, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management and Economic Development Council are teaming up to present a training on Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses. This concise class will provide basic information about the risks to the islands, and will offer some simple tools and approaches to help businesses prepare. Tuesday, March 26th: 8:30am – Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/SVC-Evinrude-Engine-600x400.jpg)
Evinrude Donation
Written on March 12, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Marine Maintenance Technology program receives Evinrude outboard engine Evinrude’s donation of $2 million in engines to the American Boat and Yacht Council Foundation will help train the next generation of Marine Technicians The Skagit Valley College Marine Maintenance Technology program is pleased to announce that it has received a new outboard engine Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hallock-rennick-and-hulse.jpg)
Spelling Bee Winners
Written on March 11, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ted Strutz shares this photo of the winners of last week’s Rotary Spelling Bee… I thought you might like to have a photo from the spelling bee that the Rotary Club conducted. Here is winner Eve Hulse and runner-up Haley Rennick (in the middle) and their teacher Mrs Hallock of the Paideia Classical School. They Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mailbag.jpg)
A Letter of Thanks
Written on March 9, 2019 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this letter from Rich Meenan… The San Juan Public Schools Foundation wants to thank everyone who helped make Monday night’s silver anniversary Knowledge Bowl a smashing success: The teams from Friday Harbor 8th through 12th grade, Spring Street International School, Kiwanians (congratulations, winners!), Lions, Soroptimists, and Rotarians for Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/lynda.jpg)
Free Learning at the Library
Written on March 8, 2019 at 8:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library now offers free access to lynda.com. At lynda.com you can find thousands of online classes about using technology and business. Popular classes include Photoshop and Quickbooks. All you need to do is visit https://www.sjlib.org/investment-research/a-z-list-of-online-resources/. Have your library card handy. Your pin is usually the last four digits of your telephone Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Self-Care-Brain-Health.jpg)
Self Care: Brain Health
Written on March 8, 2019 at 8:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
This two-part workshop given by Katerina Wen, M.Ed. will focus on how breath, movement, and nutrition can enhance the health of your brain. For everyone that values the longevity of their brain and seeks to upgrade its capacity and performance! Classes are held Monday and Wednesday March 25th and 27th at Friday Harbor Holistic Health, Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tools.jpg)
Building Classes at SVC
Written on March 8, 2019 at 8:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
It is that time of year for building and remodeling projects! The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College is running two separate building related classes. One class will discuss tiny home building in San Juan Country and the other will discuss remodeling in San Juan County. Classes are being held on both San Juan Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/SJISD-Circle-Logo.jpg)
School Board Vacancy
Written on March 8, 2019 at 8:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School Board Director Jack McKenna announced his resignation from school board position #5 on February 27, 2019. The school board accepted his resignation with regret. Director McKenna will be missed and the district would like to thank him for his 7.5 years of dedicated service to the students and community of San Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-21-1800-christopher-phillips-public-reading.jpg)
Public Reading
Written on March 5, 2019 at 8:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us for a reading with Christopher Phillips on March 21st at the Spring Street International School Studio from 6-8 pm Spring Street International School is hosting a reading for Christopher Phillips, author of Socrates Café, Socrates in Love, A Child at Heart, and others. Christopher has worked with adolescents, adults, prisoners, and terminally Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Senior-vs-Staff-Game.jpg)
Seniors Vs. Staff Basketball Game
Written on March 4, 2019 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The FHHS Seniors vs Staff basketball game is on! Tip off for the annual GRAD NIGHT fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, March 8th at 6pm. Doors open at 5pm at Turnbull Gym for pre-game dinner and silent dessert auction. Throughout the evening, this entertaining event affords many fun opportunities for community members to support the Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/knowledge-bowl.jpg)
25th Annual Knowledge Bowl
Written on March 2, 2019 at 10:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 25th silver anniversary of the Knowledge Bowl will be held on March 4 at 6:30 pm at the San Juan Community Theatre. “This is a fun event for the entire community. We celebrate knowledge,” said Karen Meenan, a Director of the San Juan Public Schools Foundation, who is sponsoring the event. A cross between Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Garry-Oak-Woodland.jpg)
Garry Oak Lecture Series
Written on February 28, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Garry Oak Prairie: A Unique Habitat (Lecture Series) What are Garry Oaks and how do Garry Oak habitats support the ecology of the San Juan Islands and the Pacific Northwest? Join experts from San Juan Island and beyond March 8,15, 22 and 29 at the San Juan Island Grange to learn about the history of Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019_KnowIslanders_flyer-March.jpg)
Know Your Islanders Talk
Written on February 28, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Adam Summers – The Sea: Inspiration for Art and Science Dr. Adam Summers, who runs the Comparative Vertebrate Biomechanics Lab at the Friday Harbor Laboratories, will present a naturalist’s opinion on nature as a source of inspiration for art and science. Monday, March 4 at 7 pm San Juan Island Library Free Refreshments will Continue Reading