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SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL (EVERETT)

“Algebra is a lot of fun right now because I am really into math. Plus Mrs. Lantern is really good about stopping and answering any question you might have in case you are lost. I’m also doing cross-country, Tuesdays and Thursdays and that’s really fun plus it’s all year long. We run in rain, snow or sunshine. We’ll run. It’s actually quite fun and you stay warm while your running.”

ANDREW PRESTON, freshman

Discovery students take a spin at Mariner

Discovery Elementary teacher Paul Church and his second-grade class traveled to Mariner High School in south Everett earlier this month as part of their science unit on balance and motion.

The students had the opportunity to work alongside the Mariner students from Rob Robinette’s class and made unique, old-time spinning tops.

The elementary students spent the day learning how the tops are made, designing and even decorating their own. The best part was having battles against the Mariner students and fellow classmates, Church said.

EvCC, EdCC set Running Start information nights

Edmonds and Everett community colleges have set Running Start information nights to give people a chance to learn more about how high school juniors and seniors can attend college tuition-free.

Students and parents can learn about eligibility requirements, admission and registration, and classes available for Running Start students.

At EdCC, the event is set from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 5 in the Triton Union Building Room 202, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynn­wood. Call 425-640-1761, e-mail runningstart@edcc.edu or go to http://runningstart.edcc.edu for more information.

EvCC, 2000 Tower St., plans to hold its information session at 6 p.m. Feb. 12.

College staff will discuss how to apply, options for full- and part-time enrollment and student life. It’s also a chance to learn more about special program options, such as business, engineering and university transfer and the ORCA program in marine biology.

For more information about EvCC programs, call the Enrollment Services Office at 425-388-9211 or 425-388-9219.

Arlington seeks panelists for senior project reviews

More than 135 Arlington High School seniors are scheduled to present their culminating projects from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the school, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., and the district is looking for volunteer judges to serve as panelists.

For more information or to volunteer, e-mail ­jan_­mustered@asd.wednet.edu.

EdCC invites comments on accreditation process

Local residents can participate in Edmonds Community College’s formal accreditation process.

As a member of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, EdCC reviews its operations for accreditation every 10 years. In 2006, the college began a self-study to examine all facets of its work and prepare for its 2008 accreditation site visit.

An evaluation committee will visit EdCC April 23-25 to review the college’s work. The committee will determine whether the college is organized, staffed and supported to offer the educational programs and services described in its catalog and is prepared to meet its enrollment projections.

To participate, send a signed letter by March 23 with comments about EdCC to the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, 8060 165th Ave. NE, Ste. 100, Redmond, WA 98052-3981.

To find out more about accreditation, go to www.edcc.edu/accreditation.

Granite superintendent forum rescheduled

Snow has forced the Granite Falls School District to reschedule a superintendent candidate visit.

A community forum set for tonight has been postponed to Friday night because of the snow.

That means residents can meet with the candidates at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the Granite Falls Middle School commons, 205 N. Alder Ave.

The finalists are Ken Limon, an assistant superintendent with the Edmonds School Dis­trict; Robert Manahan, executive director for teaching and Learning in Lake Stevens; and Christine Burgess, a former superintendent for the East Valley School District in Spokane.

The school board is searching for someone to Superintendent Joel Thaut, who will retire at the end of the year.

Local students to compete at Orca Bowl

High school students from Everett’s Ocean Research College Academy at Everett Community College will engage in a day of science competition at the Washington State Ocean Sciences Bowl, or Orca Bowl, at 9 a.m. Feb. 9 at the South Campus Center at the University of Washington.

The “Jeopardy”-style academic competition attracts teams from across the state. The winning team will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Seward, Alaska, and the chance to compete in the national competition in April.

Comprised of four students and one alternate, the Ocean Research College Academy team will answer rapid-fire questions about the biology, chemistry, geology, physics, history and economics of the ocean.

District in negotiations with property owners

Following months of study and evaluation, the Everett School District has identified 24 land parcels covering about 68 acres it might try to acquire for future schools.

The land is east of Sunset Road between 164th Street SE and 180th Street SE, just outside Snohomish County’s Urban Growth Area boundary.

Within the next 20 years, Everett expects it will need three more elementary schools and more classroom space for middle and high school students based on state population projections over the next two decades.

District officials are considering several factors, including wetlands or steep slopes, which would increase construction costs or prohibit construction, roads and potential access to future public sewers, water, natural gas and electricity.

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