BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//West Seattle Blog... - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for West Seattle Blog... REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20110313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20111106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20120311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20121104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20130310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20131103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20140309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20141102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120402T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120402T000000 DTSTAMP:20120326T070000Z CREATED:20120326T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120326T070000Z UID:10000696-1333324800-1333324800@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Spring quarter begins at South Seattle Community College DESCRIPTION:Starts today! Lots of info on the school’s website. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/spring-quarter-begins-at-south-seattle-community-college/ LOCATION:South Seattle Community College CATEGORIES:Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121024T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121024T170000 DTSTAMP:20121024T070000Z CREATED:20121024T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121024T070000Z UID:10003716-1351094400-1351098000@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Public comment period for BEX IV school levy DESCRIPTION:4-5 pm\, the School Board will listen to public comments about the BEX IV levy (but will not respond or discuss). Sign up before the meeting at district HQ downtown. Here’s our story with more details. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/public-comment-period-for-bex-iv-school-levy/ LOCATION:SPS HQ CATEGORIES:Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121031T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121031T153000 DTSTAMP:20121022T070000Z CREATED:20121022T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121022T070000Z UID:10003691-1351685700-1351697400@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:ALERT: Seattle Public Schools' early dismissal DESCRIPTION:Two hours early today\, for professional-development time. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/alert-seattle-public-schools-early-dismissal/ CATEGORIES:Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121110T140000 DTSTAMP:20121102T070000Z CREATED:20121102T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121102T070000Z UID:10003868-1352541600-1352556000@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Taproot School open house DESCRIPTION:Taproot School\, a independent\, project-based K-5\, will be branching off from Community School of West Seattle and opening a separate school in West Seattle in September 2013. There will be several open houses in the upcoming months. Here are the details: \nWhat: Taproot School Open House\nWhen: Saturday November 10th\, 10 am-2 pm\nWhere: Community School of West Seattle (our current location) 9450 22nd Ave SW\, Seattle\, WA 98106\nWho: Adults only please \nAdditional Open House Dates Are:\nSaturday\, December 15th\, 10 am-2 pm\nSaturday\, January 19th\, 10 am-2 pm\nSaturday\, February 9th\, 10 am-2 pm \nContact Info:\nwww.taprootschool.org\, 206.849.7146 \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/taproot-school-open-house/ CATEGORIES:Open Houses,Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121115T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121115T190000 DTSTAMP:20121108T080000Z CREATED:20121108T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121108T080000Z UID:10003915-1352998800-1353006000@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:“Road to College” workshop & dinner DESCRIPTION:Neighborhood House would love to invite you and your high school youth to our upcoming college access event “Road to College”. This is a FREE event open to all high school youth and families. Dinner is provided for all. \nWhen – Thursday\, November 15th\nWhere – High Point Center\, 6400 Sylvan Way SW Seattle WA 98126\nWhen – 5-7pm\n4:30 Doors Open\n4:30-5:30 Registration & Dinner\n5:30 pm Resource Fair – Get information about enrichment programs for youth K-12\, college\, and opportunities for parents\n5:30 pm Speaker & Workshops Begin (Take part in hands-on workshops ranging from financial aid\, to working with teachers/schools\, and tips succeeding in school)\n6:45 pm Q & A’s \nFor more information\, contact clarkeh@nhwa.org\, 206-588-4900 \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/road-to-college-workshop-dinner/ LOCATION:High Point Community Center CATEGORIES:Schools,Technology,Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121119T200000 DTSTAMP:20121116T080000Z CREATED:20121116T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121116T080000Z UID:10003960-1353349800-1353355200@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Community conversation: Genesee Hill school design DESCRIPTION:Interested in having input on design of new Genesee Hill School? Attend the Community Conversation on Monday\, November 19th from 6:30 to 8 pm at Schmitz Park Elementary School. Details: \nGenesee Schmitz Neighborhood Council is pleased to announce that Kerrie Schurr\, the group’s Communications Chair\, has been selected to represent the council on the Seattle School District’s Design Advisory Team for the new Genesee Hill school building (future location of the Schmitz Park program\, if the capital levy passes in February). This is a great opportunity for the community to have input into the design considerations\, either via the council or directly to the district at the Community Conversation for this project. \nThe Community Conversation will be held on Monday\, November 19\, from 6:30 to 8 pm at Schmitz Park Elementary School. A second Community Conversation will be held during the week of January 21 (details\nforthcoming). \nAt the short (1-hr.) GSNC meeting last Thursday evening\, those in attendance came up with the initial list below of desired features for the new Genesee Hill school. Additional ideas may be submitted to\ngsncouncil@gmail.com by 5 p.m. Sunday\, November 18. \n1. Good traffic flow around the site for buses and cars\, plus onsite parking \n2. Indoor and outdoor meeting spaces that could be used by the community as well as the school \n3. Garden with integrated community-school involvement (would build on current community garden) \n4. Green space\, preferably with preservation of native plants \n5. Emergency location in event of a major disaster \n6. Building to be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified\, preferably to Gold Standard (if budget allows) \n7. Building scale and size to fit in with the neighborhood while minimizing the footprint to preserve green space \n8. Good drainage on the property \n9. A cistern under the building to capture water for garden use \nOne area that was overlooked in the discussions (but will likely be added) is optimizing safety and security at the site (i.e.\, designing in such a way as to discourage illegal activity such as drug dealing). \nSome other ideas that were discussed and may warrant further consideration: Preserve the sledding hill; include electric car charging stations in the parking lot; preserve community access through the property. Two controversial areas that were discussed were whether to consider a dog park (but district/city rules would not allow it); and whether to keep the large evergreens (district staff see them as a safety concern in the event of windstorms). One meeting attendee pointed out that the trees were not there in 1965 when his children attended Genesee Hill School. \nOne possible area of concern: Whether the site has any soil contamination from the old Asarco smelter in Tacoma. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/community-conversation-genesee-hill-school-design/ LOCATION:Schmitz Park Elementary School CATEGORIES:Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121123T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121123T170000 DTSTAMP:20121108T080000Z CREATED:20121108T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121108T080000Z UID:10003916-1353690000-1353690000@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Chief Sealth inaugural alumni basketball game DESCRIPTION:November 23\, 2012 will be the date for the inaugural Chief Sealth alumni basketball game. In what hopes to become an annual event\, the Nels Enquist Alumni Basketball Game will feature a number of former Seahawks in celebrating the school’s rich basketball history. \nBoth a men’s and women’s game is scheduled for that Friday evening at the Chief Sealth International High School gym\, and will be played in succession with the traditional intersquad scrimmage for the current boys and girls teams which kicks off their respective seasons. \nThe evening of basketball will begin with the girls scrimmage at 5:00pm and has the boys taking the court at 6:00pm. After a brief ceremony\, the two alumni games will begin at 7:00pm. Admission to the event will be just $2 with all proceeds going to supporting alumni-related athletic needs. \nAlumni interested in participating in the event should contact Chief Sealth Athletic Director Sam Reed at sjreed@seattleschools.org or join the Facebook event group found here. Please include graduating year\, contact information and T-shirt size in your communication. \nProceeds from this first event will go toward a dedication of the gymnasium foyer in Enquist’s name. Enquist has dedicated a majority of his life to Chief Sealth and has walked the halls and athletic facilities as a student\, coach\, teach\, athletic director\, assistant principal and now a retiree who still makes himself to substitute regularly. Nearly every Chief Sealth student-athlete has crossed paths with Enquist in some way\, at some time. \nThe game will be officiated by the school’s two head coaches\, Colin Slingsby and Katie Joe Maris. Participants in the game will receive a commemorative T-shirt and will be invited to an adult social following the game. For questions\, e-mail Reed at sjreed@seattleschools.org or call (206) 252-8603.\n \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/chief-sealth-inaugural-alumni-basketball-game/ LOCATION:Chief Sealth International High School CATEGORIES:Schools,Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121127T201500 DTSTAMP:20121126T080000Z CREATED:20121126T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T080000Z UID:10004018-1354042800-1354047300@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:STEM PTA meeting DESCRIPTION:The STEM PTA meeting is Tuesday\, November 27th from 7-8:15 pm in the Boren School library. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/k-5-stem-pta-meeting/ LOCATION:Boren School CATEGORIES:Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121201T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121201T110000 DTSTAMP:20121120T080000Z CREATED:20121120T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121120T080000Z UID:10003994-1354354200-1354359600@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:The Cove School Open House DESCRIPTION:The Cove School (WSB sponsor) is holding an Open House – December 1st or January 12th from 9:30-11 am. \nCome see if our program is the right fit for you family! On Saturday\, December 1st or January 12th from 9:30-11am\, we will have our last 2 open houses. Please register at http://www.thecoveschool.com/open-house/. \nAt The Cove\, behind every decision we make\, we believe in creating a brighter future. We believe all change begins with children and all success stems from belief. The way we create a brighter future is by using social and emotional learning and guiding children through mindfulness\, the creative process\, and their natural curiosity. We strive to engage and ignite the spirit while providing opportunities of exploration and experience which creates 21st century skills. \nYou can also meet us at the West Seattle Preschool Fair on Monday\, January 14th. Check out www.westseattlepreschoolassociation.com for more details. \nPrograms available for September 2013\nMorning and afternoon Preschool and Pre-K (MWF option OR T/Th option)\nMorning only Junior K (Monday through Friday only 8:30-12:30)\nAfternoon Karma Kids \nPrograms available NOW – ages 3 and up\nT/Th morning Preschool and Pre-K (2 spaces available)\nJunior K (Monday through Friday 8:30-12:30)\nAfternoon Karma Kids (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 1-4) \nFall 2012 Enrollment for Junior Kindergarten Program\, Pre-K program and\npreschool program. New location is is between Admiral and Alaska Junction. \nMuch more information on our site and blog at www.thecoveschool.com. Feel free to email us for more information and an application or call (206) 923-COVE (2683). \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/the-cove-school-open-house/ CATEGORIES:Open Houses,Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121204T193000 DTSTAMP:20121127T080000Z CREATED:20121127T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121127T080000Z UID:10004046-1354644000-1354649400@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:West Seattle High School Information Night DESCRIPTION:8th grader in the house? West Seattle High School’s invitation for you: \nIf your family includes a current 8th grader planning to attend\, or considering attending\, West Seattle High School\, here’s your invitation to an event next week: \nWest Seattle High School is hosting a Department Fair on December 4th for families with a current 8th grader.\n6-6:30 pm: Meet department heads and review course offerings\n6:40-7 pm: A 9th-grade panel discusses readiness and support and extracurricular activities\n7-7:30 pm: A college and career-prep panel gives an overview of course offerings\, AP and Honors classes\, and requirements \n@ West Seattle High School 3000 California AVE SW Seattle WA 98116 \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/west-seattle-high-school-information-night/ CATEGORIES:Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121211T203000 DTSTAMP:20121203T080000Z CREATED:20121203T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121203T080000Z UID:10004078-1355252400-1355257800@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Seattle Public Schools community meeting DESCRIPTION:Seattle Public Schools to hold community meeting on Dec. 11 to outline Short Term Capacity Management for 2013-14 \nWhen: Tuesday\, Dec. 11\, 2012\nTime: 7-8:30 pm\nWho: Public welcome to attend\nLocation: Auditorium\, John Stanford Center\, 2445 3rd Ave. S.\, Seattle \n\nEnrollment is growing at Seattle Public Schools\, with almost 50\,000 students this year. Projections show continued year-to-year increases in enrollment for the next five years\, with an enrollment of more than 57\,000 students by the 2021-22 school year\, if current trends continue. \nWhile the School Board approved a list of projects that would be funded if the Building Excellence (BEX IV) levy is approved by voters in February\, tax payments will not start before 2014. \nIn the meantime\, the District is developing a Short Term Capacity Management Plan\, which will outline recommended changes to schools to ensure the District has enough seats to meet enrollment next fall. This plan will likely include some minor renovations and could add portable classrooms for next year. \nThe District invites the public to learn about the latest recommendations at a community meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, Dec. 11. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions. District leadership continues to meet with school communities in each region. \nIn addition\, the Seattle School Board will hold a Work Session Wednesday\, Dec. 5 to study both the Short Term Capacity Management Plan and the New Student Assignment Plan (NSAP) Transition Plan for the 2013-14 school year. \nBoth issues are scheduled to be introduced at the Jan. 9\, 2013 School Board meeting\, with board action on both short-term capacity management and NSAP Transition Plan scheduled for the Jan. 23\, 2013 board meeting. \nWhat: Seattle Public Schools Short Term Capacity Management Community Meeting \nWhen: Tuesday\, Dec. 11\, 2012 \nTime: 7-8:30 pm \nWho: Public welcome to attend \nLocation: Auditorium\, John Stanford Center\, 2445 3rd Ave. S.\, Seattle \nFor more information on BEX IV\, please visit http://bit.ly/SPSBEX \nFor more information on capacity management\, please visit http://bit.ly/SPSCapacityManagement \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/seattle-public-schools-community-meeting/ LOCATION:John Stanford Center Auditorium CATEGORIES:Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121215T140000 DTSTAMP:20121102T070000Z CREATED:20121102T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121102T070000Z UID:10003869-1355565600-1355580000@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Taproot School open house DESCRIPTION:Taproot School\, a independent\, project-based K-5\, will be branching off from Community School of West Seattle and opening a separate school in West Seattle in September 2013. There will be several open houses in the upcoming months. Here are the details: \nWhat: Taproot School Open House\nWhen: Saturday\, December 15th\, 10 am-2 pm\nWhere: Community School of West Seattle (our current location) 9450 22nd Ave SW\, Seattle\, WA 98106\nWho: Adults only please \nAdditional Open House Dates Are:\nSaturday\, January 19th\, 10 am-2 pm\nSaturday\, February 9th\, 10 am-2 pm \nContact Info:\nwww.taprootschool.org\, 206.849.7146 \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/taproot-school-open-house-2/ CATEGORIES:Open Houses,Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130108T170000 DTSTAMP:20121228T080000Z CREATED:20121228T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121228T080000Z UID:10004444-1357646400-1357664400@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:New AANAPISI Student Center Open House DESCRIPTION:New AANAPISI Student Center Open House\nTalk story sessions featuring community leaders\, faculty and students \nTuesday\, January 8\, 2013\n12-5 pm\nLibrary 221\nSouth Seattle Community College (WSB sponsor) \nSouth’s new Asian American Native American Pacific Islander students (AANAPISI) student success center will hold an open house January 8\, 2013. The opening celebration will feature three talk story sessions with a select group of panelists from the community\, and South faculty\, administrators and students. Guests include; Sharon Tomiko Santos\, Washington State House of Representative\, 37th Legislative District; Kendee Yamaguchi\, Executive Director of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs; Shirley Hune\, Professor\, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Washington\, and Albert Shen\, Vice Chair\, Board of Trustees for Seattle Community Colleges. \nThe new center – open to all students\, is on the second floor of the library\, where a number of other student support services are located. The AANAPISI center staff provides culturally appropriate student services to support and assist students in achieving their educational\ngoals and increase the mobility of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in higher education. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/new-aanapisi-student-center-open-house/ LOCATION:South Seattle Community College CATEGORIES:Open Houses,Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130110T203000 DTSTAMP:20130108T080000Z CREATED:20130108T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130108T080000Z UID:10004555-1357844400-1357849800@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Genesee-Schmitz Neighborhood Council meeting DESCRIPTION:Curious how plans are shaping up for the new elementary school on the Genesee Hill site? \nPlease come to our next general meeting\, where we will have a presentation on the initial conceptual design and a progress update by BLRB Architects. \nWhen: Thursday\, January 10\, at 7 pm.\nWhere: Schmitz Park Elementary School\, 5000 SW Spokane Street \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/genesee-schmitz-neighborhood-council-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Schmitz Park Elementary School CATEGORIES:Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130111T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130111T200000 DTSTAMP:20130107T080000Z CREATED:20130107T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130107T080000Z UID:10004549-1357928100-1357934400@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Basketball: Chief Sealth Boys Varsity vs. Bishop Blanchet DESCRIPTION:Friday January 11th at 6:15 pm: Basketball – Boys Varsity Game vs. Bishop Blanchet at Chief Sealth International High School. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/basketball-chief-sealth-boys-varsity-vs-bishop-blanchet/ LOCATION:Chief Sealth High School CATEGORIES:Schools,Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130112T213000 DTSTAMP:20121227T080000Z CREATED:20121227T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121227T080000Z UID:10004440-1358013600-1358026200@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:International girls' basketball game: Nankai vs Sealth DESCRIPTION:The Nankai girls’ basketball team from Chongqing\, China\, is coming to Seattle and will play the Chief Sealth International High School girls on January 12th at 7 pm. It’ll be a cultural celebration as well as a sports event\, with a halftime Lion Dance and a pre-game program with Mayor Mike McGinn. Ticket sales ($5 students aged 7 and up\, $7 adults\, sold only at the door that night) will benefit a Seattle-Chongqing student-exchange program as well as Sealth girls’ basketball. Mark your calendar! Doors will open at 6\, program will start at 6:30\, then it’s tipoff time at 7. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/international-girls-basketball-game-nankai-vs-sealth/ CATEGORIES:Schools,Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130115T203000 DTSTAMP:20121228T080000Z CREATED:20121228T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20121228T080000Z UID:10004441-1358276400-1358281800@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:K-5 STEM PTA meeting to discuss potential permanent campus DESCRIPTION:January 15\, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the Boren School cafeteria\, the K-5 STEM PTA meeting will have special guests to talk about the school’s potential permanent campus. \nFrom Carmela Dellino\, Executive Director of Schools – West Seattle Region: \n\nHello \nThank you for your email. Thank you also for all you and the parent community have contributed to making the launch of K-5 STEM such a success. We know that what makes a successful school is all members of the community working together on behalf of the students. Your school has quickly emerged as a strong academic program\, established specifically in the West Seattle region\, due to over-capacity concerns and the demand for focused curriculum and instruction in science\, technology\, engineering and mathematics. \nI understand how stressful and frustrating it might be that there is not yet a decision regarding West Seattle STEM’s final home. I want you to know that I have always supported West Seattle STEM and will continue to do so. I watched as your vision and mission statement was crafted and am working with Dr. McKinney and her team as she develops the strategic plan. \nWe have asked to participate in your PTA meeting scheduled on January 15\, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria. This will be an opportunity to have District staff\, School Board Director Marty McLaren\, and the STEM parents/guardians discuss the options available\, the limitations we face\, and your concerns and ideas. As you most likely are aware\, West Seattle STEM will continue to be at the Boren site for the 2013 – 2014 school year. Our discussion will focus on the permanent location. \nI look forward to meeting you on January 15th. May your winter break be restful and filled with joy. \nSincerely\, \nCarmela Dellino\nExecutive Director of Schools – West Seattle Region \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/k-5-stem-pta-meeting-to-discuss-potential-permanent-campus/ LOCATION:Boren School CATEGORIES:Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130115T210000 DTSTAMP:20130107T080000Z CREATED:20130107T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130107T080000Z UID:10004539-1358276400-1358283600@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Curriculum Night DESCRIPTION:Tuesday January 15th “Curriculum Night” at The Community School of West Seattle – Come and learn what/why and how we do what we do. 7–9 pm. Adults only. Please RSVP csws@comcast.net \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/curriculum-night/ LOCATION:The Community School of West Seattle CATEGORIES:Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130122T210000 DTSTAMP:20130118T080000Z CREATED:20130118T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130118T080000Z UID:10004736-1358881200-1358888400@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:New school on Genesee Hill: See design concepts tonight DESCRIPTION:From Janet Donelson\, Sr. Project Manager\, Capital Projects\, Seattle Public Schools: \nThe entire West Seattle community is invited to the District’s (and our architect’s) presentation regarding the Concepts/Options under development for the New School at Genesee Hill. The presentation will occur beginning at 7:00 pm January 22\, 2013 at Schmitz Park Elementary School. \nI look forward to meeting and talking with you. \nSee WSB’s announcement and details of the meeting here. \nThe first of two West Seattle elementary schools to be built/rebuilt if Seattle Public Schools‘ BEX IV levy passes next month is already in the design phase. That’s because the new Schmitz Park Elementary at Genesee Hill (not its official name; that’s not decided yet) is expected to open in fall 2015. The project team has design concepts/options ready to show the community\, and they along with SP principal Gerrit Kischner are inviting you to a presentation next Tuesday (January 22)\, 7 pm\, at SP Elementary’s cafeteria (5000 SW Spokane). \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/new-school-on-genesee-hill-see-design-concepts-tonight/ LOCATION:Schmitz Park Elementary School CATEGORIES:Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130124T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130124T200000 DTSTAMP:20130123T080000Z CREATED:20130123T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130123T080000Z UID:10004761-1359052200-1359057600@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Little Rascals Preschool open house DESCRIPTION:Little Rascals Preschool of West Seattle Open Houses: \nThursday January 24th\, 6:30 pm-8 pm \nand \nSaturday January 26th\, 10 am-1 pm \nLittle Rascals Preschool\n4125 51st Ave SW Seattle\, WA 98116\n206-932-2936 \nIf you are unable to attend an open house\, please feel free to call and arrange a tour at your convenience. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/little-rascals-preschool-open-house-3/ CATEGORIES:Open Houses,Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130126T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130126T235900 DTSTAMP:20130114T080000Z CREATED:20130114T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130114T080000Z UID:10004620-1359225000-1359244740@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Kennedy Catholic High School Booster Club Annual Crab Feed DESCRIPTION:Kennedy Catholic High School Booster Club will be hosting its Annual Crab Feed Event on Saturday\, January 26\, 2013 from 6:30 pm-midnight in the cafeteria. Everyone’s invited! (21 and over only\, please). Beer\, salad\, garlic bread! All you can eat crab! (Beer is provided but feel free to BYOB too). Enjoy raffle and prizes\, and dancing after dinner! Tickets are $60 per person. \nRegister online at www.kennedyhs.org/crabfeed or Contact Lisa Branson at 206-226-4440 \nThis is a fun event and great way to support the local community. All proceeds will support the Kennedy Catholic Booster Club. \nRegister online here or print the form (here) and mail in your check. \nDetailed information: \nHosted by: The Kennedy Catholic Booster Club \nSaturday\, January 26\, 2013\n6:30 Dinner\n8:00 Raffle\n9:00 Dancing ’til dawn! \nLocation: Kennedy Catholic Cafeteria\nDance through the night! BYOB for after dinner. \nEat\, Drink and be Merry!\nBeer\, salad\, garlic bread! All you can eat crab! \nOther items you can bring:\nDecorate your own table.\n~ Your own crab crackers\n~ Mallets\n~ Cocktail forks\n~ Drawn butter and ramekins\n~ Other dips for your crab \nWe Include the Beer!\nBut feel free to BYOB too. We also cover all the tables with paper\, some like to bring their own decorative tablecloths too!!! \nDecorate Your Table to Your Heart’s Delight\nThere is a contest and prize for the best decorated tables too!! \nDress Comfortably\nThe evening is a fun\, casual night … no need to pull out your tuxedos. \nExpect a fun night of raffles and prizes so bring your extra donation money.\nIt all goes to a great Kennedy Catholic High School cause. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/kennedy-catholic-high-school-booster-club-annual-crab-feed/ LOCATION:Kennedy Catholic High School CATEGORIES:Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130128T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130128T200000 DTSTAMP:20130107T080000Z CREATED:20130107T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130107T080000Z UID:10004545-1359396900-1359403200@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Basketball: WSHS Boys Varsity vs. Seattle Prep DESCRIPTION:Monday January 28th at 6:15 pm: Basketball – Boys Varsity Game vs. Seattle Prep at West Seattle High School. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/basketball-wshs-boys-varsity-vs-seattle-prep/ LOCATION:West Seattle High School Gymnasium CATEGORIES:Schools,Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130201T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130201T200000 DTSTAMP:20130130T080000Z CREATED:20130130T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130130T080000Z UID:10004845-1359742500-1359748800@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Basketball: Chief Sealth Boys Varsity vs. Seattle Prep DESCRIPTION:Friday February 1st at 6:15 pm: Basketball – Boys Varsity Game vs. Seattle Prep\, at Chief Sealth International High School. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/basketball-chief-sealth-boys-varsity-vs-seattle-prep/ LOCATION:Chief Sealth High School CATEGORIES:Schools,Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130202T120000 DTSTAMP:20130131T080000Z CREATED:20130131T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130131T080000Z UID:10004852-1359799200-1359806400@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Alki Adventures in Learning Preschool open house DESCRIPTION:Preschool open house at Alki Community Center! Our preschool\, Alki Adventures in Learning\, is having an open house on Saturday\, February 2nd from 10:00 am–12:00 pm. Come meet our teachers and tour the room. Bring your child to our warm\, inviting learning environment focused on learning and playing. We have 2-day\, 3-day and 5-day options. \nPreschool director\, Kerri Keenan\, is trained in early childhood education and has been in the field for over 20 years. Alki Community Center is located at 5817 SW Stevens St. We look forward to meeting you! \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/alki-adventures-in-learning-preschool-open-house/ LOCATION:Alki Community Center CATEGORIES:Open Houses,Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130204T180000 DTSTAMP:20130131T080000Z CREATED:20130131T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130131T080000Z UID:10004853-1359997200-1360000800@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Prospective students: Open house DESCRIPTION:Community Meeting for Prospective West Seattle Elementary School Parents: \nAn informal parent meeting will be held on Monday\, February 4th at 5pm\, in the High Point neighborhood\, for prospective West Seattle Elementary School parents\, with questions about the Kindergarten (and beyond) program. The principal of West Seattle Elementary\, along with a teacher and two parents of currently enrolled students\, will be in attendance to answer questions and discuss the academic programs that are offered. This is a unique opportunity for parents who are considering this school. Everyone is welcome to attend! \nInterested parents should contact Allison at awsutcliffe@comcast.net or 206-465-1257 for location information and other questions. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/prospective-students-open-house-4/ LOCATION:West Seattle Elementary CATEGORIES:Open Houses,Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130205T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130205T133000 DTSTAMP:20130129T080000Z CREATED:20130129T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130129T080000Z UID:10004833-1360071000-1360071000@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Bright Beginnings Preschool Open Enrollment DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 5th at 1:30 pm at the Hiawatha Community Center. \nBright Beginnings Preschool is operated by the Associated Recreation Council in partnership with the Seattle Parks and Recreation. We are located in the Hiawatha Community Center and serve children ages 3 through 5 years of age with a teacher-child ratio of 1:8. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/bright-beginnings-preschool-open-enrollment/ LOCATION:Hiawatha Community Center CATEGORIES:Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130207T190000 DTSTAMP:20130130T080000Z CREATED:20130130T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130130T080000Z UID:10004843-1360260000-1360263600@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Arbor Heights Elementary Kindergarten Open House & Tours DESCRIPTION:Please join the Arbor Heights Elementary community for the following Open House & Tours: \nThursday\, Feb. 7th – Open House 6:00-7:00 pm \nThursday\, March 7th – 9:15-10:15 am TOUR \nThursday\, April 4th – 9:15-10:15 am TOUR \nThursday\, May 9th – 9:15-10:15 am TOUR \nPlease call the school at 206-252-9250 to reserve a space. \nKindergarten Open House & Tour Flyer (PDF) \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/arbor-heights-elementary-kindergarten-open-house-tour/ CATEGORIES:Open Houses,Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130212T113000 DTSTAMP:20130122T080000Z CREATED:20130122T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130122T080000Z UID:10004749-1360663200-1360668600@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Sealth HS prospective student school tour DESCRIPTION:Interested families will have the opportunity to tour Chief Sealth International High School on\nTuesday\, February 12th\, 10:00-11:30 am if the potential incoming student is from Madison or Pathfinder. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/sealth-hs-prospective-student-school-tours/ LOCATION:Chief Sealth International High School CATEGORIES:Schools,Teen Stuff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130219T140000 DTSTAMP:20130122T080000Z CREATED:20130122T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130122T080000Z UID:10004750-1361260800-1361282400@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:Sealth HS prospective student school tour DESCRIPTION:interested families will have the opportunity to tour Chief Sealth International High School on\nTuesday\, February 19th\, various times (arranged through Denny literacy blocks) if the potential incoming student is from Denny Middle School. \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/sealth-hs-prospective-student-school-tour/ LOCATION:Chief Sealth International High School CATEGORIES:Schools,Teen Stuff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130219T150000 DTSTAMP:20130130T080000Z CREATED:20130130T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130130T080000Z UID:10004848-1361278800-1361286000@wsb.blackfin.biz SUMMARY:K-5 STEM at Boren - School Tour DESCRIPTION:Here’s you chance to tour West Seattle’s newest elementary school if you’re thinking about registering: \nK-5 STEM School Tour: February 19th at 1:00 pm\n(Parents/Guardians Only) \nShare This URL:https://wsb.blackfin.biz/event/stem-elementary-open-house/ CATEGORIES:Open Houses,Schools END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR