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Granite Falls High School
“We just moved into a new high school building, and it’s a big change, but change is good. We are also going to have a New Year’s dance and everyone’s excited because it will be the first dance in the brand new school.”
— Liza Roberts, sophomore
Grange puts dictionaries in hands of Monroe kids
Principals at elementary school across the Monroe School District recently recognized the Tualco Grange for its “Words for Thirds” program.
For several years, grange members have donated a dictionary to every third-grader at Chain Lake, Frank Wagner, Fryelands, Maltby and Salem Woods elementary schools.
Third grade was chosen because it is an important time for young readers. While reading for enjoyment continues, third-graders are beginning a more in-depth study of the world, science and literature. Much of that knowledge is gained through learning and understanding a wider vocabulary.
Roundtable to discuss challenging all students
The next monthly superintendent’s roundtable in the Edmonds School District will focus on “Challenge Programs and Student Achievement for All Students” with assistant superintendents Ken Limon and Tony Byrd leading the discussion.
The roundtable takes place from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Educational Service Center, 20420 68th Ave. W., in Lynnwood.
Anyone can attend, and everyone is encouraged to bring a lunch.
Everett starts search for future school sites
Everett School District will begin a search this month for land for future building projects.
In 2006, school district voters approved a capital bond to build new schools, make major school renovations and buy land to build future schools.
“Over the next two decades, population forecasts by the Washington state Office of Financial Management projects population increases for this region of between 15 and 20 percent,” said Mike Gunn, the district’s facilities and planning director. “That translates into a need for three new elementary schools and more middle and high school classrooms over the next 20 years. Clearly, we will need more classroom space for students living and learning in this district.”
“Previous district leaders had the foresight to buy land for the future,” said Superintendent Carol Whitehead.
Their planning made it possible to build Henry M. Jackson High School, Gateway Middle School, Penny Creek Elementary and Forest View Elementary on land purchased years ago, she said.
Edmonds district plans annual information fair
The Edmonds School District plans to hold its annual information fair from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 12 at Lynnwood High School, 3001 184th Street SW. in Lynnwood.
With kindergarten registration across the district beginning Jan. 14, families can learn more about registration, meet people from their neighborhood school, and learn more about districtwide programs and opportunities.
The fair includes information about programs from kindergarten through high school.
Among other things, it’s a chance to learn about the district’s math initiative and graduation requirements, meet school board members and find out about local childcare programs.
For more information about the fair, contact the district’s community relations department at 425-431-7046 or aabyj@edmonds.wednet.edu.
WASL deadline for freshman who want an early shot
Ninth-graders wanting to take the reading, writing and math 10th-grade Washington Assessment of Student Learning a year early need to register by Jan. 14.
Students can register at www.k12.wa.us/ waslregistration or by phone at 1-866-400-WASL (9275).
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