Debate Club for 4th and 5th Graders

Spring session is open to new AND returning debaters! Developed and run by Successful Schools in Action, this program at Blaine, Coe, Lawton, and John Hay schools helps kids improve their public speaking, writing, note taking, and critical thinking skills.
·     NEW! Taught by elementary school teachers, trained in debate
·     Meet after school once a week for 12 weeks, starting mid-February
·     Students develop both affirmative and negative arguments
·     A cross-school tournament will be held in May
Tuition is $120, and a limited number of scholarships are available. Online registration will open Feb. 1st at http://www.schoolsinaction.org. There is space at each school for 12 participants.  Questions? Contact the Debate Program Manager, Sandy Nielsen, at 206-283-2187 or sandynielsen@schoolsinaction.org.

Everyday Math Workshop for Parents

SSIA Presents:

A Collaborative Conversation:

Everyday Math Workshop for Parents

• Curious about what the Everyday Math curriculum is all about?
• Wondering how you can help with math at home?
• Looking for some tips, tricks and helpful resources?

Join other parents from our neighborhood schools as teacher Lily Ulmer from Lawton, and head teacher Kari Hanson from John Hay, present Everyday Math in a parent friendly way!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010

7-8:30 p.m.

Lawton Elementary Library

Advance registration required

For more information or to register, please visit the SSIA website:

http://www.schoolsinaction.org

Collaborative Art Workshops Registration Open

Collaborative Art Workshops are now being offered by students from our very own neighborhood high school, The Center School.

Here’s the flyer:   Art Camp flyer 2-10

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Collaborative Art Workshops

Offered by Students of The Center School
for elementary students grades 3-5

When: mid winter break feb 16-18 9:00-noon
Where: The Center School, Seattle Center

Crafting: learn basic hand sewing and knitting skills while making fun plushie monsters and their clothes!
Painting: learn basic painting and sketching skills creating still lifes and self portraits!
Cartoons:  study the style of various comic books, then learn how to draw, ink, and color your own!
adult supervision in each workshop
snack provided

Cost $25.00scholarships available

more information and registration — http://www.schoolsinaction.org
lisamoore@schoolsinaction.org
206-378-0797

McClure Open House Dates Released

In addition to the open house, the McClure tour dates have been released.

Additional details ?  Click here

OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, Jan. 19—6:30 pm
SCHOOL TOURS
Thurs, Mar. 4 – 10-12 noon
Thurs, Mar. 11— 10-12 noon
Tues, Mar. 16 — 10-12 noon

WRITER’S WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS

WRITER’S WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS

WHAT: This 5-week course offers an opportunity for parents to learn creative writing skills utilizing the same curriculum that is taught in the schools. Along the way instructors will offer useful suggestions for working with your child.

WHO: Lead instructor is Catharine Blaine principal Heather Swanson. Assistant Instructor is McClure Middle School principal Sarah Pritchett

WHEN: Thursday evenings

BEGIN DATE: January 14th

END DATE: February 11th

TIME: 7 – 9 pm

LOCATION: First class meets at Catharine Blaine, additional class locations TBA

To register, please go to the SSIA website: www.schoolsinaction.org/writersworkshopentry.php

Cost is $50. Send checks payable to SSIA to: 2212 Queen Anne Ave. N. #280, Seattle, WA 98109

You are not completely registered until we receive your check! Class size limited to the first 20 who register and send in payment.

McClure Middle School Open House — Jan 19

Tuesday, January 19, 2010
6:30 p.m

Come see what McClure is all about!

• Small diverse middle school (approximately 600 students) geographically located in the center of Seattle
• A community-connected environment that promotes each student’s academic and personal success
• Offering many programs to support all students,  from our Advanced Learning/Honors program to a variety of Special Education programs
• All students’ programs include two daily periods of exploratory offerings in music, drama, technology, foreign languages, personal growth, appreciating differences, & physical education (including swimming)
• We offer a wide array of after-school programs and participate in all sports offered by Seattle middle schools.

Click here for more information.

Discuss the $1mm energy grant for McClure Middle School

What:    A community meeting to discuss the $1 million energy efficiency grant for McClure Middle School

When:   Tuesday, December 8, from 5:00- 6:00 p.m.

Where:  McClure Middle School Lunchroom

Details:

In the 2009 legislative session, Representative Reuven Carlyle secured a grant for $1 million for energy efficiency work for McClure Middle School. The meeting is intended to showcase the list of possible projects and discuss those projects that the panel (comprised of McClure parents, school staff and central office staff) is recommending to the school board.

Please come to hear about the exciting improvements the panel is recommending to make McClure a greener building.

For further information, please contact Tom Redman, Capital Projects Community Liaison, at 206-252-0655.

Auction Procurement Update

Dear John Hay Community,

I am happy to announce we have 54 items already for the Spring Auction.  Things are off to a good start.  While out shopping for the Holidays, please consider taking along Procurement Forms (on the website here and in volunteer office) with you.  Businesses are more than happy to donate to the school when they see you are shopping already in their store.  Also see the current list on the website (here) of companies we have already contacted.

Thank you!

The Procurement Team

McClure Middle School presents “Three Doors to Death” Dec 15th, 5:30pm

Experience a true “who done it” with McClure Middle School’s Three Doors to Death or…The Choice is Yours by Keith Jackson. In a true audience interactive murder mystery with dinner the audience will decide the outcome of the evening. Tickets are $10 adult and $5 student/senior and includes dinner. The performance is at 5:30 in the McClure lunchroom on December 15th.

Reservations for dinner are requested – available at mcclurereservations@gmail.com

This is not only a fundraiser for McClure, but a really fun way for families to spend an evening together.

Wondering about McClure Middle School?

You are invited to:

Parent-to-Parent Conversations
about McClure

WHO: 4^th and 5^th grade parents and guardians

• WHAT:   Opportunity to ask questions of current McClure parents in an informal, small group setting. Hear about their experience and their students’ experience at McClure.

WHEN:  Thursday Dec. 3^rd, 6:30-8:00 pm
at the Lawton Library, at Lawton Elementary School

OR:

• Tuesday Dec 8^th, 6:30-8:00 pm
  at the McClure Library, at McClure Middle School

Brought to you by:   Successful Schools in Action

Questions, more info:   SSIA, lisamoore@schoolsinaction.org,

Tel. 378-0797