School snow procedures
Snow, ice and wind storms can cause schools to close or delay start times during this time of year. Local school districts announce school closures and delays to the media by 4 or 5 a.m. Families can access this information by tuning into radio or television news programs. They can also get updates immediately on the Internet by visiting the district’s Web site or www.schoolreport.org. This site contacts the media, so it always has up-to-the-minute information. Click on the “school districts” link, then select the appropriate district.
Local student makes honor roll
Lisa M. Tierney, a junior from Brier studying human development and family science at Oregon State University, was named to the fall 2004 honor roll for earning a 3.5 or better grade-point average.
Reading tutors needed
Powerful Partners is looking for volunteers to help students learn to read with more confidence. Reading tutors are needed to work with a child for one to two hours or more each week. The next training session is offered from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 27 and 28 at Edmonds Elementary, 1215 Olympic Ave. Interested persons should attend both sessions. For more information, contact Chris at 425-670-7350 or alejanoc@edmonds.wednet.edu
Seuss works come alive on stage
Edmonds Homeschool Resource Center presents Stephen Flaherty’s “Seussical” at 7 p.m. Jan. 28, 29, Feb. 4 and 5 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 30 and Feb. 6 at the former Edmonds-Woodway High School, 23200 100th Ave. W in Edmonds.
“Seussical” borrows its plot directly from the characters in various Dr. Seuss children’s books. It involves a cast of 51 young actors, ages 11 to 18. Tickets are $4 and can be purchased at the door. Call 425-670-7840 for directions and information.
Snowsports lessons offered
Edmonds Shoreline Snowsports (formerly known as Edmonds Ski School) offers affordable ski and snowboard lessons and/or transportation to students and their families, ages 5 and older, to Stevens Pass. Sessions began Jan. 8 and 9 for youth programs and begin on Jan. 15 and 16 for Mogul Mite (kids age 5 – 10) and adult programs. New this year is the Wednesday Escape program. This is a relaxed way to take up snowsports or improve your skills with professional instruction while enjoying the company of new friends. Lessons and/or transportation available.
Brochures are located in school offices throughout the district or by calling 425-670-7355. Information is also available at the ESS Web site at http://www.ESSnowsports.org.
PUD offers contest for students
Snohomish County PUD encourages local students to tap into their creative and problem-solving skills by participating in PUD student competitions this school year. The contests are open to students living in Snohomish County and on Camano Island.
Poster contest— Use your artistic talent and imagination— along with your scientific knowledge— to design a poster promoting a specific PUD program Open to students in grades K-12.
Video competition— Team up with other students to produce a short video on the role of public power in the Pacific Northwest. Open to students in grades 7-12.
Real World Problems contest— Work on a student team to prepare a written proposal and oral presentation on future energy sources in the United States. Open to students in grades 9-12.
For more information, visit www.snopud.com or call Sarah Dinnis at 425-783-8292.
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