Topic: Schools
Decision on Sixth Grade Transition Postponed
Written on February 9, 2017 at 4:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Decision on Sixth Grade Transition Postponed until March 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 March 29, Continue Reading
Snow Routes and Late Start
Written on February 9, 2017 at 6:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Because of bad road conditions SJISD schools will be on a 2 hour late start; (10:15AM) start time for all schools. Buses will be Snow routes this morning.
Schools Today
Written on February 8, 2017 at 6:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Schools are back to regular schedule, and buses will be on snow routes and may move slower than normal.
Book Carts at the Hospital
Written on February 7, 2017 at 9:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lori Stokes shares this with you… Perhaps you have noticed the book carts at Peace Island Medical Center, containing a variety of children’s books that are free for kids to take home and enjoy. Recently, students at Paideia gave the carts a fun, new look under the wonderful and wildly creative leadership of Francie Hansen. Continue Reading
Delayed Start Again Today
Written on February 7, 2017 at 6:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Schools are open today but on late start (classes begin at 9:45 am) and buses are again on snow routes.
Knowledge Bowl Cancelled
Written on February 6, 2017 at 10:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from Nancy Young with the San Juan Public Schools Foundation… Due to weather, the knowledge bowl is cancelled tonight.
School Snow Alert!
Written on February 6, 2017 at 6:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJISD School is running on Delayed start (9:45 am) this morning and buses will be on snow routes.
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on January 30, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members: Happy Chinese New Year! I love the word new because of its meaning. A new year, new beginnings, new semester, and new knowledge. In 2017, we are starting off the year with new learnings!! In January, we launched ParentLink. The District has partnered with Blackboard (Education and Continue Reading
Knowledge Bowl 2017
Written on January 23, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 23rd annual Knowledge Bowl will be held on Monday, February 6, at the Community Theatre. Our fabulous Friday Harbor Jazz Band will begin performing at 6:30 and the FH High School PTA will be offering baked treats in the lobby before and during the event. The competition begins at 7 PM. Teams consist of the Continue Reading
FHL Tide Bites
Written on January 10, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is January’s edition of the UW Labs’ Tide Bites, written by Andrea Dingeldein… When you have a question about something you see in nature, a research scientist provides you with an answer in words. My explanation, on the other hand, comes in the form of an image. My name is Andrea Dingeldein, and when people Continue Reading
SVC Scholarship Application Available
Written on January 3, 2017 at 8:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Foundation Scholarship application is now available Just in time for the financial aid application season, Skagit Valley College announces that the SVC Foundation and Financial Aid Office have launched the 2017-18 SVC Foundation Scholarship application. The SVC Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships each year to eligible students. Nearly half a Continue Reading
Wintery Days and Good Books
Written on December 14, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
For those cold indoor months, join a literature class in the warmth of the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College studying three different works and the formal strategies of novels and shorter fictional stories. Books that will be read and discussed are: The Great Gatsby, Jane Eyre & If on a Winters Night a Continue Reading
SVC Open Enrollment
Written on December 13, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Open Enrollment is going on now for Winter Quarter Open Enrollment is going on now for Winter Quarter! Classes begin January 4th. Step into a new career or upgrade your job skills! Our High demand areas include: Culinary www.skagit.edu/culinary Environmental Conservation www.skagit.edu/basec Manufacturing www.skagit.edu/manufacturing Sustainable Agriculture www.skagit.edu/sage Fire Protection www.skagit.edu/fire Also SVC’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Continue Reading
Book of Birds
Written on December 8, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this great suggestion from Leslie and Val Veirs for a great locally produced Stocking Stuffer… Dear Islanders: As the holiday season continues and the Mount Grant Campaign nears its goal (only $25,000 to go!), community members have a unique gift-buying opportunity. The charming Book of Birds, written and illustrated by Continue Reading
Third Annual Tip Off Classic Basketball Tournament
Written on December 5, 2016 at 10:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer Aaron Shepard attended the FHHS basketball tournament this past weekend and got some beautiful photos of the action. See them all at the link below. Here’s a note from Aaron: “I shot all four games played by the Wolverines, out of eight total in the tournament, with these scores: Friday Girls: Friday Harbor Continue Reading
LEOs Give to Schools
Written on November 25, 2016 at 10:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
This week, the high school LEOs Club presented San Juan Schools Foundation with a $500 check towards the school arts program. The LEOs Club of San Juan Island works all year to earn money to give to worthy community causes. They also donate time to community projects like building the Island Rec Playground at Carter Continue Reading
Decision on Sixth Grade Transition Postponed
Written on February 9, 2017 at 4:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Decision on Sixth Grade Transition Postponed until March 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 March 29, Continue Reading
Snow Routes and Late Start
Written on February 9, 2017 at 6:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Because of bad road conditions SJISD schools will be on a 2 hour late start; (10:15AM) start time for all schools. Buses will be Snow routes this morning.
Schools Today
Written on February 8, 2017 at 6:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Schools are back to regular schedule, and buses will be on snow routes and may move slower than normal.
Book Carts at the Hospital
Written on February 7, 2017 at 9:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lori Stokes shares this with you… Perhaps you have noticed the book carts at Peace Island Medical Center, containing a variety of children’s books that are free for kids to take home and enjoy. Recently, students at Paideia gave the carts a fun, new look under the wonderful and wildly creative leadership of Francie Hansen. Continue Reading
Delayed Start Again Today
Written on February 7, 2017 at 6:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Schools are open today but on late start (classes begin at 9:45 am) and buses are again on snow routes.
Knowledge Bowl Cancelled
Written on February 6, 2017 at 10:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from Nancy Young with the San Juan Public Schools Foundation… Due to weather, the knowledge bowl is cancelled tonight.
School Snow Alert!
Written on February 6, 2017 at 6:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJISD School is running on Delayed start (9:45 am) this morning and buses will be on snow routes.
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on January 30, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members: Happy Chinese New Year! I love the word new because of its meaning. A new year, new beginnings, new semester, and new knowledge. In 2017, we are starting off the year with new learnings!! In January, we launched ParentLink. The District has partnered with Blackboard (Education and Continue Reading
Knowledge Bowl 2017
Written on January 23, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 23rd annual Knowledge Bowl will be held on Monday, February 6, at the Community Theatre. Our fabulous Friday Harbor Jazz Band will begin performing at 6:30 and the FH High School PTA will be offering baked treats in the lobby before and during the event. The competition begins at 7 PM. Teams consist of the Continue Reading
FHL Tide Bites
Written on January 10, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is January’s edition of the UW Labs’ Tide Bites, written by Andrea Dingeldein… When you have a question about something you see in nature, a research scientist provides you with an answer in words. My explanation, on the other hand, comes in the form of an image. My name is Andrea Dingeldein, and when people Continue Reading
SVC Scholarship Application Available
Written on January 3, 2017 at 8:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Foundation Scholarship application is now available Just in time for the financial aid application season, Skagit Valley College announces that the SVC Foundation and Financial Aid Office have launched the 2017-18 SVC Foundation Scholarship application. The SVC Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships each year to eligible students. Nearly half a Continue Reading
Wintery Days and Good Books
Written on December 14, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
For those cold indoor months, join a literature class in the warmth of the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College studying three different works and the formal strategies of novels and shorter fictional stories. Books that will be read and discussed are: The Great Gatsby, Jane Eyre & If on a Winters Night a Continue Reading
SVC Open Enrollment
Written on December 13, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College Open Enrollment is going on now for Winter Quarter Open Enrollment is going on now for Winter Quarter! Classes begin January 4th. Step into a new career or upgrade your job skills! Our High demand areas include: Culinary www.skagit.edu/culinary Environmental Conservation www.skagit.edu/basec Manufacturing www.skagit.edu/manufacturing Sustainable Agriculture www.skagit.edu/sage Fire Protection www.skagit.edu/fire Also SVC’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Continue Reading
Book of Birds
Written on December 8, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this great suggestion from Leslie and Val Veirs for a great locally produced Stocking Stuffer… Dear Islanders: As the holiday season continues and the Mount Grant Campaign nears its goal (only $25,000 to go!), community members have a unique gift-buying opportunity. The charming Book of Birds, written and illustrated by Continue Reading
Third Annual Tip Off Classic Basketball Tournament
Written on December 5, 2016 at 10:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer Aaron Shepard attended the FHHS basketball tournament this past weekend and got some beautiful photos of the action. See them all at the link below. Here’s a note from Aaron: “I shot all four games played by the Wolverines, out of eight total in the tournament, with these scores: Friday Girls: Friday Harbor Continue Reading
LEOs Give to Schools
Written on November 25, 2016 at 10:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
This week, the high school LEOs Club presented San Juan Schools Foundation with a $500 check towards the school arts program. The LEOs Club of San Juan Island works all year to earn money to give to worthy community causes. They also donate time to community projects like building the Island Rec Playground at Carter Continue Reading