Topic: Education
SVC Offers US history course
Written on September 13, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College offers US history course Could there be a more interesting course to take than one covering the recent US history of the 20th and 21st centuries?? Study the events in history that lead right up to our doorstep of current headlines. The title of the course is: History Continue Reading
Budget Workshop/Public Hearing
Written on September 13, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Notice of Special School Board Meeting – Budget Workshop/Public Hearing All interested parties are cordially invited to the budget overview and SJISD financial condition workshop on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at 5:00 pm, at the high school library. This board meeting will be held in a public hearing format. Thank you for your interest in Continue Reading
“Tripping the light fantastic” for a Teacher
Written on September 6, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the September edition of the SJ Historical Society’s History Column… With school back in session, we’re thinking of teachers and students from times past, as well. Mark Rosler’s sweet note, pictured here, was found written inside a textbook now preserved in the San Juan Historical Society & Museum’s archives. Mark wrote this Continue Reading
School District Reaches Tentative Agreement With Teachers Association
Written on September 5, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From The San Juan Island School District… The San Juan Island School District and the San Juan Education Association reached a tentative agreement at 6:14 pm Monday, September 4, 2017. The teachers’ association ratified the proposed agreement this evening and the school board is expected to approve this tentative agreement at a special board meeting Continue Reading
Teachers Strike
Written on September 1, 2017 at 11:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island teachers are on strike today. According to one of the teachers who prefers to remain anonymous, this is the last chance they have to negotiate locally – because of recent state legislation, the state will take control starting next year and give out 3% pay increases based on current pay. They feel the Continue Reading
Junior Ranger’s Club for kids this fall!
Written on August 28, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Registration begins on Monday, August 28 at 10 AM at the Library for the Junior Ranger’s Club sponsored by the San Juan Island National Historical Park Service, San Juan Island Library and San Juan Island Family Nature Club. Call 360-378-2798 or stop by the San Juan Island Library to register. What is this club? For students Continue Reading
Request for Friday Harbor High School Community Service Projects
Written on August 28, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first semester FHHS Community Service-Learning Class will begin August 31st. 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 you have a Continue Reading
An Evening with Mike Cohen
Written on August 28, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
(Re)Connecting with Nature: An Evening with Mike Cohen How can we cultivate connection with nature in a time when we’ve never been so separated? How can we work to re-unify humanity with the life of the Earth? Mike Cohen- scientist, counselor, applied ecopsychologist, traditional musician, and naturalist- believes it can be done through the conscientious Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on August 25, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Parents and Community Members: One of the many aspects that I love about being an educator is the fact that we get to have a new start each academic year. Perhaps one of my favorite events is joining Team SJISD at our convocation on Monday, August 28 at 7:45 am, Friday Harbor High Continue Reading
SVC is Open Again
Written on August 24, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College San Juan Center is now open after the summer break. Regular hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Fall Quarter starts September 18th and there is still time to register! It’s not too late. Interested students can call or stop by the Center for more information and for Continue Reading
Gaia the Octopus
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Researcher Dominic Sivitilli from the University of Washington, has been studying a rare Giant Pacific Octopus that he found in the waters just off San Juan County Park on July 2nd. Her name is Gaia, and Dominic transported her to Friday Harbor Labs to study for the last month and a half. With degrees in Continue Reading
Carlos Ojeda Jr. to Speak at Superintendent’s Open House
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Superintendent Danna Diaz will hold her Second Annual Open House on Monday August 28, 2017 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Friday Harbor Middle School Commons. Dr. Diaz’s guest this year is renowned motivational speaker Carlos Ojeda Jr. Mr. Ojeda’s enthusiastic message is about empowering students to succeed. Continue Reading
Walking and Drawing Workshop
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A rare opportunity to take a workshop with the talented and incomparable Joe Miller is being offered by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). Four Forests: Walking and Drawing will be offered in four sessions on Tuesdays: September 12 – October 3, from 1p.m. – 4p.m. The students may use any medium or Continue Reading
August 21 Deadline to Apply for EDC Training in Construction Tech
Written on August 13, 2017 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in construction tech this fall, in partnership with Skagit Valley College and the Northwest Career & Technical Academy, and funded in part by San Juan County, the Orcas Island Community Foundation, the Town of Friday Harbor, Islanders Bank and local donors. Courses will Continue Reading
Pies o’ Plenty
Written on August 2, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Who Loves Pie? Calling All Pie Bakers! Bake your favorite fruit pie! Not a baker? Help serve slices at the Fair! The BRAND NEW FHES PTO Pie Booth debuts at the County Fair, August 16 – 19, and we need pies o’ plenty to sell and people to sell them! There are two ways you can help: Bake Continue Reading
Eclipse Pinhole Projector
Written on August 2, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Make Pinhole Projectors for Viewing the Solar Eclipse The San Juan Island Library and the National Park Service are hosting a Solar Eclipse Prep Afternoon this Thursday, August 3 in the Library Meeting Room with drop-in hours from 2-4 PM. All materials will be provided to make your very own pinhole projector for viewing the Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/A-US-History-Collage.jpg)
SVC Offers US history course
Written on September 13, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College offers US history course Could there be a more interesting course to take than one covering the recent US history of the 20th and 21st centuries?? Study the events in history that lead right up to our doorstep of current headlines. The title of the course is: History Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sjisd-logo2.jpg)
Budget Workshop/Public Hearing
Written on September 13, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Notice of Special School Board Meeting – Budget Workshop/Public Hearing All interested parties are cordially invited to the budget overview and SJISD financial condition workshop on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at 5:00 pm, at the high school library. This board meeting will be held in a public hearing format. Thank you for your interest in Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HistoryColumn_SchoolBooks.jpg)
“Tripping the light fantastic” for a Teacher
Written on September 6, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the September edition of the SJ Historical Society’s History Column… With school back in session, we’re thinking of teachers and students from times past, as well. Mark Rosler’s sweet note, pictured here, was found written inside a textbook now preserved in the San Juan Historical Society & Museum’s archives. Mark wrote this Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/back-to-school.jpg)
School District Reaches Tentative Agreement With Teachers Association
Written on September 5, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From The San Juan Island School District… The San Juan Island School District and the San Juan Education Association reached a tentative agreement at 6:14 pm Monday, September 4, 2017. The teachers’ association ratified the proposed agreement this evening and the school board is expected to approve this tentative agreement at a special board meeting Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/teachers-strike-1.jpg)
Teachers Strike
Written on September 1, 2017 at 11:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island teachers are on strike today. According to one of the teachers who prefers to remain anonymous, this is the last chance they have to negotiate locally – because of recent state legislation, the state will take control starting next year and give out 3% pay increases based on current pay. They feel the Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/junior-ranger-club.jpg)
Junior Ranger’s Club for kids this fall!
Written on August 28, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Registration begins on Monday, August 28 at 10 AM at the Library for the Junior Ranger’s Club sponsored by the San Juan Island National Historical Park Service, San Juan Island Library and San Juan Island Family Nature Club. Call 360-378-2798 or stop by the San Juan Island Library to register. What is this club? For students Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sjisd-logo2.jpg)
Request for Friday Harbor High School Community Service Projects
Written on August 28, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first semester FHHS Community Service-Learning Class will begin August 31st. 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 you have a Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/connecting-with-nature.jpg)
An Evening with Mike Cohen
Written on August 28, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
(Re)Connecting with Nature: An Evening with Mike Cohen How can we cultivate connection with nature in a time when we’ve never been so separated? How can we work to re-unify humanity with the life of the Earth? Mike Cohen- scientist, counselor, applied ecopsychologist, traditional musician, and naturalist- believes it can be done through the conscientious Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Dr-Danna-Diaz.jpg)
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on August 25, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Parents and Community Members: One of the many aspects that I love about being an educator is the fact that we get to have a new start each academic year. Perhaps one of my favorite events is joining Team SJISD at our convocation on Monday, August 28 at 7:45 am, Friday Harbor High Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/SVC-logo2.jpg)
SVC is Open Again
Written on August 24, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College San Juan Center is now open after the summer break. Regular hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Fall Quarter starts September 18th and there is still time to register! It’s not too late. Interested students can call or stop by the Center for more information and for Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dominic-sivitilli.jpg)
Gaia the Octopus
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Researcher Dominic Sivitilli from the University of Washington, has been studying a rare Giant Pacific Octopus that he found in the waters just off San Juan County Park on July 2nd. Her name is Gaia, and Dominic transported her to Friday Harbor Labs to study for the last month and a half. With degrees in Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Carlos-Ojeda-Jr.jpg)
Carlos Ojeda Jr. to Speak at Superintendent’s Open House
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Superintendent Danna Diaz will hold her Second Annual Open House on Monday August 28, 2017 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Friday Harbor Middle School Commons. Dr. Diaz’s guest this year is renowned motivational speaker Carlos Ojeda Jr. Mr. Ojeda’s enthusiastic message is about empowering students to succeed. Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Cosmos-Beach.jpg)
Walking and Drawing Workshop
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A rare opportunity to take a workshop with the talented and incomparable Joe Miller is being offered by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). Four Forests: Walking and Drawing will be offered in four sessions on Tuesdays: September 12 – October 3, from 1p.m. – 4p.m. The students may use any medium or Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/EDC-logo.jpg)
August 21 Deadline to Apply for EDC Training in Construction Tech
Written on August 13, 2017 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in construction tech this fall, in partnership with Skagit Valley College and the Northwest Career & Technical Academy, and funded in part by San Juan County, the Orcas Island Community Foundation, the Town of Friday Harbor, Islanders Bank and local donors. Courses will Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/pie-booth2.jpg)
Pies o’ Plenty
Written on August 2, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Who Loves Pie? Calling All Pie Bakers! Bake your favorite fruit pie! Not a baker? Help serve slices at the Fair! The BRAND NEW FHES PTO Pie Booth debuts at the County Fair, August 16 – 19, and we need pies o’ plenty to sell and people to sell them! There are two ways you can help: Bake Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Pinhole-Camera.jpg)
Eclipse Pinhole Projector
Written on August 2, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Make Pinhole Projectors for Viewing the Solar Eclipse The San Juan Island Library and the National Park Service are hosting a Solar Eclipse Prep Afternoon this Thursday, August 3 in the Library Meeting Room with drop-in hours from 2-4 PM. All materials will be provided to make your very own pinhole projector for viewing the Continue Reading