Topic: Schools
Early Childfind
Written on April 28, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you have a child who may need special help in speech, motor skills or other developmental areas? San Juan Health and Community Services provides FREE screening and evaluation for children aged birth to three years if you have any concerns about their growth and development. Please call 360-378-4474 to schedule an appointment. San Juan Island Continue Reading
Community Dinner
Written on April 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is the last Community Dinner of the 2016-17 school year – Don’t miss out! Wednesday May 3rd, from 5:30 to 7:30 in the FHHS Commons There will be a Cinco de Mayo Celebration and a Dancing Performance by the talented Ballet Folkloriko Monarca! On the Menu: Pork Carnitas – braised until tender and then roasted until crispy Continue Reading
School Board Candidate Informational Sessions
Written on April 23, 2017 at 8:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Monday April 24th and Thursday April 27th San Juan Island School District is seeking candidates to fill two school board positions by election this November. These are nonpartisan elected positions. Candidate filing week is May 15 – May 19. Are you or is someone you know possibly interested in running? Danna Diaz, San Juan Island Continue Reading
SJI Young Musicians Showcase
Written on April 19, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come Listen to Emerging Island Talent at the SJI Young Musicians Showcase What sounds are the next generation crafting under the radar? Join us at The San Juan Island Grange on Thursday, April 27th and hear for yourself! The kids are alright! Music teachers at Spring Street International School and Friday Harbor High School have Continue Reading
Kids and Canoes
Written on April 18, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kids and Canoes: Build-Paddle-Share, Kick-off and Open House April 21, 6 p.m., Friday Harbor High School STEM Building Community organizations on San Juan Island have developed a pilot project with Lummi Nation member and Master Canoe builder, Dean Washington, to build Coast Salish style cedar strip canoes in the San Juan Islands with students in Continue Reading
FHMS Art Exhibit at the Library
Written on April 17, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Thursday, April 20 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm the public is invited to attend an art opening in celebration of the middle school art program. Come see artwork created by middle school students and meet the art instructor, Leisha Holmes. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Melina Lagios at the Library Continue Reading
High School Art Competition
Written on April 11, 2017 at 9:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
WA State Rep. Rick Larsen writes to share this contest information with you… Dear Neighbor: Are you a creative high school student in Washington’s 2nd Congressional District? Do you know someone who is? Showcase your artwork in this year’s Congressional Art Competition! The winning artist will have their piece displayed in the U.S. Capitol for Continue Reading
Zach and John
Written on April 10, 2017 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jane Burton-Bell shares this story with you… Hello SJI, I wanted to tell you a great story. Here on San Juan Island, a local man who volunteers in the STEM class at the local high school has created a fantastic opportunity for a local boy. Zach, who has cerebral palsy resulting in severe physical disabilities Continue Reading
SVC Commencement
Written on April 9, 2017 at 9:32 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Commencement 2017 is quickly approaching! Celebrate with your family and friends! It’s your time to shine! San Juan Center Wednesday, June 14; 1:30 pm The Brickworks Mount Vernon Campus Thursday, June 15 Dave DuVall Pavilion (gym); 6:30 pm Whidbey Island Campus Friday, June 16 Oak Harbor High School; 6:30 pm The deadline to Continue Reading
Another Aviation Field Trip
Written on April 4, 2017 at 4:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mari Peterson, Assistant Chief Pilot at Westwind Aviation shares this with you… Hi San Juan Update, Took my students on another class trip on Sunday the 2nd, this time to the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station! Here’s the run down: Myself (in Westwind Aviation’s Cessna 172, donated by Westwind Aviation) and four volunteer pilots (Bob Tauscher Continue Reading
SSIS Scholarship Dinner & Auction
Written on April 3, 2017 at 5:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Scholarship dinner and auction for Spring Street International School on Friday, May 5 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Friday Harbor House, 130 West Street, Friday Harbor. The evening will feature a gourmet dinner of locally sourced ingredients by Friday Harbor House Executive Chef Jason Aldous. Come experience why local families choose Spring Street International School. Space is limited Continue Reading
Letter from Lavendera
Written on March 24, 2017 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning, we have this letter from Richard Davenport at Lavendera School of Massage… Hello SJ Update, Time to check in. The Friday Harbor School of Massage is about to complete the first year in three weeks. All four students that attended will graduate. In the next two weeks we Continue Reading
6th Grade Decision Postponed
Written on March 22, 2017 at 11:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Decision on Sixth Grade Transition Postponed until April Board Meeting The decision by the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors on whether or not to move the sixth grade from the Friday Harbor Elementary School to Friday Harbor Middle School will be postponed until the regular school board meeting scheduled for April 26, Continue Reading
Scholastic Book Fair
Written on March 20, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (FHES PTO) is hosting our annual Scholastic Book Fair March 22-25 at the FHES library! There will be a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please come shop for the readers in your life and support your Friday Harbor Eagles! Wednesday (3/22) Continue Reading
FHHS Games Postponed
Written on March 16, 2017 at 1:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a couple of notices from Rod Turnbull, FHHS Athletic Director… Girls Tennis at Lynden on March 17 has been postponed due to predicted weather. This has been rescheduled for Friday, March 31 Also, the home games with Forks, both Baseball and Fastpitch originally scheduled for Saturday, March 18 have been postponed. No make up date Continue Reading
Running Start
Written on March 16, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College will be offering a Running Start Information Session for students who want a jump start on a four-year degree. “Working on my Associate in Arts degree while finishing my high school requirements at Skagit Valley College was one of the best choices I’ve made,” says Alex Hayes. Alex, a current junior at Western Continue Reading
Early Childfind
Written on April 28, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you have a child who may need special help in speech, motor skills or other developmental areas? San Juan Health and Community Services provides FREE screening and evaluation for children aged birth to three years if you have any concerns about their growth and development. Please call 360-378-4474 to schedule an appointment. San Juan Island Continue Reading
Community Dinner
Written on April 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is the last Community Dinner of the 2016-17 school year – Don’t miss out! Wednesday May 3rd, from 5:30 to 7:30 in the FHHS Commons There will be a Cinco de Mayo Celebration and a Dancing Performance by the talented Ballet Folkloriko Monarca! On the Menu: Pork Carnitas – braised until tender and then roasted until crispy Continue Reading
School Board Candidate Informational Sessions
Written on April 23, 2017 at 8:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Monday April 24th and Thursday April 27th San Juan Island School District is seeking candidates to fill two school board positions by election this November. These are nonpartisan elected positions. Candidate filing week is May 15 – May 19. Are you or is someone you know possibly interested in running? Danna Diaz, San Juan Island Continue Reading
SJI Young Musicians Showcase
Written on April 19, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come Listen to Emerging Island Talent at the SJI Young Musicians Showcase What sounds are the next generation crafting under the radar? Join us at The San Juan Island Grange on Thursday, April 27th and hear for yourself! The kids are alright! Music teachers at Spring Street International School and Friday Harbor High School have Continue Reading
Kids and Canoes
Written on April 18, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kids and Canoes: Build-Paddle-Share, Kick-off and Open House April 21, 6 p.m., Friday Harbor High School STEM Building Community organizations on San Juan Island have developed a pilot project with Lummi Nation member and Master Canoe builder, Dean Washington, to build Coast Salish style cedar strip canoes in the San Juan Islands with students in Continue Reading
FHMS Art Exhibit at the Library
Written on April 17, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Thursday, April 20 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm the public is invited to attend an art opening in celebration of the middle school art program. Come see artwork created by middle school students and meet the art instructor, Leisha Holmes. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Melina Lagios at the Library Continue Reading
High School Art Competition
Written on April 11, 2017 at 9:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
WA State Rep. Rick Larsen writes to share this contest information with you… Dear Neighbor: Are you a creative high school student in Washington’s 2nd Congressional District? Do you know someone who is? Showcase your artwork in this year’s Congressional Art Competition! The winning artist will have their piece displayed in the U.S. Capitol for Continue Reading
Zach and John
Written on April 10, 2017 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jane Burton-Bell shares this story with you… Hello SJI, I wanted to tell you a great story. Here on San Juan Island, a local man who volunteers in the STEM class at the local high school has created a fantastic opportunity for a local boy. Zach, who has cerebral palsy resulting in severe physical disabilities Continue Reading
SVC Commencement
Written on April 9, 2017 at 9:32 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Commencement 2017 is quickly approaching! Celebrate with your family and friends! It’s your time to shine! San Juan Center Wednesday, June 14; 1:30 pm The Brickworks Mount Vernon Campus Thursday, June 15 Dave DuVall Pavilion (gym); 6:30 pm Whidbey Island Campus Friday, June 16 Oak Harbor High School; 6:30 pm The deadline to Continue Reading
Another Aviation Field Trip
Written on April 4, 2017 at 4:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mari Peterson, Assistant Chief Pilot at Westwind Aviation shares this with you… Hi San Juan Update, Took my students on another class trip on Sunday the 2nd, this time to the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station! Here’s the run down: Myself (in Westwind Aviation’s Cessna 172, donated by Westwind Aviation) and four volunteer pilots (Bob Tauscher Continue Reading
SSIS Scholarship Dinner & Auction
Written on April 3, 2017 at 5:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Scholarship dinner and auction for Spring Street International School on Friday, May 5 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Friday Harbor House, 130 West Street, Friday Harbor. The evening will feature a gourmet dinner of locally sourced ingredients by Friday Harbor House Executive Chef Jason Aldous. Come experience why local families choose Spring Street International School. Space is limited Continue Reading
Letter from Lavendera
Written on March 24, 2017 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning, we have this letter from Richard Davenport at Lavendera School of Massage… Hello SJ Update, Time to check in. The Friday Harbor School of Massage is about to complete the first year in three weeks. All four students that attended will graduate. In the next two weeks we Continue Reading
6th Grade Decision Postponed
Written on March 22, 2017 at 11:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Decision on Sixth Grade Transition Postponed until April Board Meeting The decision by the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors on whether or not to move the sixth grade from the Friday Harbor Elementary School to Friday Harbor Middle School will be postponed until the regular school board meeting scheduled for April 26, Continue Reading
Scholastic Book Fair
Written on March 20, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (FHES PTO) is hosting our annual Scholastic Book Fair March 22-25 at the FHES library! There will be a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please come shop for the readers in your life and support your Friday Harbor Eagles! Wednesday (3/22) Continue Reading
FHHS Games Postponed
Written on March 16, 2017 at 1:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a couple of notices from Rod Turnbull, FHHS Athletic Director… Girls Tennis at Lynden on March 17 has been postponed due to predicted weather. This has been rescheduled for Friday, March 31 Also, the home games with Forks, both Baseball and Fastpitch originally scheduled for Saturday, March 18 have been postponed. No make up date Continue Reading
Running Start
Written on March 16, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College will be offering a Running Start Information Session for students who want a jump start on a four-year degree. “Working on my Associate in Arts degree while finishing my high school requirements at Skagit Valley College was one of the best choices I’ve made,” says Alex Hayes. Alex, a current junior at Western Continue Reading