Edmonds schools Superintendent Nick Brossoit invites the community to any of the four upcoming Community Budget Meetings or any of the remaining monthly Superintendent’s Roundtable conversations to help guide district decisions.
Community Budget Meetings are held each year to provide an overview of the state funding situation, discuss how it will impact district and school resources, and seek public input about funding priorities. This year’s meetings:
• 4 p.m. March 28 in the Meadowdale High School theater, 6002 168th St. SW, Lynnwood
• 7 p.m. April 11 in the Lynnwood High School theater (Spanish interpreter available), 18218 North Road, Bothell
• 4 p.m. April 18 in the Mountlake Terrace High School theater, 21801 44th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace
• 7 p.m. April 25 in the Edmonds-Woodway High School theater (Spanish interpreter available), 7600 212th St. SW, Edmonds
Superintendent’s Roundtable conversations are held monthly on selected Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. (bring your own lunch). Meetings are in the board room at the Educational Service Center, 20420 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. In addition to the program topics scheduled, people can ask other questions in an open format. Remaining meetings and their topics:
• April 11: “Gangs: What is our level of awareness surrounding this issue and our proactive and reactive responses”
• May 2: “State Legislative Overview presented by Washington Association School Administrators (WASA) guest speaker”
• June 6: TBD
Pottery students display work
Meadowdale High School pottery students have an exhibit of their work at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Str. in Edmonds, in the Edmonds Arts Commission Young Artists display case located on the main floor by the elevator.
The showing coincides with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) national clay conference being held in Seattle. Pottery instructor D’Arcie Beytebiere and her students will attend the conference.
A public reception is set for 6:30-8 p.m. March 29 and will feature a sculptors workshop exhibit, presented jointly by the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation and the Edmonds Arts Commission, as well as the student display.
Locals elected to state music group
The Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) named Scott Barnes, manager of visual and performing ats in the Edmonds School District, as president-elect on the WMEA Executive Board for the 2012-14 biennium. Barnes will then continue to serve as WMEA president for the 2014-16 biennium, as well as an advisory role the following two years.
Additionally, Karen Helseth, orchestra teacher at Edmonds-Woodway High School, was elected to the position of WMEA vice president for the 2012-14 biennium.
The WMEA is the primary professional organization for music educators in Washington state and serves over 1,600 members.
EPSF breakfast fundraiser for STEM
The Edmonds Public Schools Foundation is focusing on science, technology, engineering and math with a breakfast fundraiser 7 a.m. March 23 at Meadowdale Middle School, 6500 168th St. SE, Lynnwood.
The foundation aims to raise $50,000 to support teachers and students as they discover science and technology and how it applies to real-life applications. The funding also will pay for robotics and rocketry equipment and classroom supplies in support of the district-wide initiative to prepare students for related careers.
Mountlake Terrace High School is becoming a STEM Magnet School and will offer the program to qualifying students this fall.
VFW offers new scholarship
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8870 of Edmonds has established a new Freedom Scholarship to be given to four graduating high school seniors, two each from the Edmonds and Mukilteo school districts.
Each of the four scholarships will be $1,000.
Students must submit a transcript of their academic record and a resume listing activities, leadership positions and volunteer work. A 500- to 750-word essay on the meaning of freedom and how our Constitution establishes and maintains a culture of freedom also will be required.
Applications are at school career centers or at www.vfw8870.org. Deadline is May 1.
Driftwood offers theater scholarship
The Edmonds Driftwood Players, a nonprofit community theatre, will award scholarships of $500 or more to deserving students planning a college education in theater arts or college students continuing their studies.
Applicants must have demonstrated talent in performance or technical areas and live in South Snohomish County or Northwest King County.
Deadline is April 13.
To apply, send the following to Driftwood Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 385, Edmonds, WA 98020:
1. Applicant name, address, phone number. If a minor, also include parent name(s) and address(es).
2. Name of your current school and counselor or advisor.
3. A list of high school or college extracurricular activities, and any awards or honors received.
4. Intended college for fall 2012.
5. A letter from your teacher in your school’s theater department or other theatre mentor.
6. An essay of 300 words about your interest in theater arts and what you plan to study in college.
7. Transcript of grades, including the first semester of senior year or latest semester of college.
8. Date of awards ceremonies at your high school (if applicable).
Professor honored for ed research
University of Washington Bothell education professor Wayne Au was awarded the 2012 Early Career Scholars Award by the Curriculum and Cultural Studies SIG of the American Educational Research Association. Au will receive his award at the upcoming annual meeting of AERA in Vancouver, Canada, in April.
Au’s academic interests broadly encompass critical education theory and teaching for social justice. More specifically his research focuses on educational equity, high-stakes testing, curriculum theory, educational policy studies and social studies education. He is becoming a nationally recognized scholar on issues of social justice in education.
“I was very happy and honored to receive this award,” Au said in a statement.
‘Worst mom’ to speak at SCC
Lenore Skenazy, author of “Free Range Kids,” will speak at 7 p.m. March 21 at Shoreline Community College in the campus theater at 16101 Greenwood Ave. N, Shoreline.
Skenazy, sometimes called the world’s worst mom, gives parents reassurance and parenting information in a humorous way. General admission is $5 at the door. The event is hosted by the SCC co-operative preschools; call 206-362-4069 for more information.
Students of Color conference coming
More than 1,000 Snohomish County middle- and high-school students are expected to attend the 10th annual Students of Color Career Conference March 29 at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett.
Local professionals in more than 20 fields will be on hand. Students can select up to three career panels, attend the career and education fair, and get information about college admission and financial aid.
All students are welcome to attend, but preregistration is required via school counselors. To register, students should contact their counselors.
More information is at www.everettcc.edu/soccc.
Learn more about ORCA at info night
High school students and their parents can learn about Everett Community College’s Running Start program at an information session at 7 p.m. March 21 in EvCC’s Student Fitness Center, 2206 Tower St., Everett.
College staff will discuss how to apply, options for full- and part-time enrollment, student life and special program options, such as the Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA) program on the Everett waterfront that emphasizes local marine research.
Families are encouraged to park in spaces marked “Student.”
For more information, call EvCC’s High School Relations Office at 425-388-9073 or 425-388-9008.
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