Debra Strong’s fifth-graders at Forest View Elementary are taking part in a Disney Planet Challenge. As part of the project, they will host a Water Pollution Fair from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 28. The public is invited to attend.
Students earlier spent three days at Camp Seymour’s estuary on Puget Sound, evaluated water quality using macro-organisms in partnership with Snohomish County Surface Water Management Division staff, and traveled to North Creek (courtesy of a county grant) where they learned more about water testing processes.
The school is located at 5601 156th St. SE, Everett.
Learn more about state tests
Edmonds schools Superintendent Nick Brossoit will discuss the new state testing system at the next regular Superintendent’s Roundtable at 1 p.m. Jan 13.
“New State Assessment? What is it? Why is it? What’s the impact on student results?” will be held in the Educational Service Center, 20420 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood.
This year, the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (better known as the WASL) is being replaced by shorter tests, called the Measurements of Student Progress and the High School Proficiency Exam.
Shoreline CC holds food drive
Shoreline Community College will hold a food drive as part of its celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The day of service on Jan. 18 will include food collections at nine local grocery stores, including the Fred Meyer at 18325 Aurora Ave. N, to support Hopelink, Greenwood Food Bank and North Helpline/Lake City Food Bank.
“Local food banks are suffering from increased demand while donations have not increased,” said Kaelyn Caldwell, the college’s service learning coordinator, in a press release. Food banks in the Shoreline/North Seattle area report a 30 percent increase in use of their emergency food services with no increase in donations.
Showcase features technology
Students in the Everett School District will showcase projects that use different forms of technology at the Student Technology and Learning Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at Cascade High School, 801 E Casino Road, Everett.
Lady Knights go pink
King’s High School basketball players will go pink at the school’s first annual Pink Game in support of breast cancer research.
The varsity girls game at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 will feature players in pink jerseys, a speech by a breast cancer survivor at half-time and fundraising for the nonprofit Athena. All profits from admissions, concessions and other donations will go to Athena for breast cancer research and education.
The first 100 fans also will receive pink T-shirts.
Debbie Berg, mother of Lady Knights freshman Jeanna Berg, works for Athena and helped coordinate the event.
Edmonds Arts offers scholarships
For the 26th year, the Edmonds Arts Commission will award scholarships to outstanding students in literary and performing arts. A total of $3,000 is available this year; scholarships typically range between $500 to $1,500.
Residents of Edmonds, age 17 or older, intending to pursue post secondary study next year in theater, creative writing, dance, and instrumental or vocal music may apply. Preference is given to applicants pursuing education toward careers in literary or performing arts. Applicants must currently have an Edmonds address and have lived in Edmonds for at least one year, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The deadline for application is 5 p.m. March 3.
For an application and complete guidelines, visit a high school counselor or career center, call or write Edmonds Arts Commission, 700 Main St., Edmonds, WA 98020, 425-771-0228, e-mail gillepsie@ci.edmonds.wa.us or visit www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ArtsCommission.
Teens invited to work for nonprofits
Teens interested in earning money while working for a nonprofit organization can apply for Teens in Public Service’s 2010 class.
TIPS is a Seattle-based nonprofit that connects teenagers age 15 to 19 with nonprofit organizations in the greater Seattle area. Applications are at www.teensinpublicservice.org. Applicants must be at least age 15 by June 1. Two letters of recommendation are also needed. The deadline is March 26.
Interns will work 20 to 30 hours per week for eight weeks, with five of those weeks needing to be consecutive. Interns receive a paycheck through TIPS.
For more information, call 206-985-4647.
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