Art to see and books for sale
Edmonds Elementary school is scheduled to have an open house and art show at 7 p.m. April 29. Principal Meglathery will kick off the event with a short welcome speech at 7 p.m., after which parents and community members are invited to check out the displays. The event will highlight student work and the library book fair. The tenth annual ORCAstrated Art Show will feature students’ art projects from throughout the year, including about 350 pieces representing many styles and media. Docents interpret the art with students during the school day, and ribbons are awarded for the evening display. Adult art is also featured; viewers will get a sneak peak of what’s ahead at the Edmonds Art Show. The book fair will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Books for all ages will be on sale and proceeds go towards buying more books for the library and classrooms. Only checks will be accepted for purchases.
Edmonds offers summer fun
The Edmonds School District this summer is offering summer school programs for both elementary and secondary school-age students. Registration begins Monday, April 19; forms are available at individual schools or can be downloaded at http://www.edmonds.wednet.edu/04summerschool.htm. Programs include:
• Elementary School: July 12 through Aug. 6 with principal Tony Byrd at Beverly Elementary and Cedar Valley Community schools. Tuition for the four week session is $210 per student. Classes will be held for three hours a day, five days a week.
• Secondary School Programs: July 12 through August 6 with principal Kevin Allen at Lynnwood High School.
For more information, call Ruth Froland at 425-670-7155.
Scholarships available
Applications for Edmonds School District Alumni Association scholarships currently are available for graduating district high school seniors. Forms are available at individual high schools or by calling 425-670-7084. Application admission must follow the rules outlined on the form. Scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors in June. Available scholarships include one $1,000 art scholarship to a student who plans to pursue art studies and who meets requirements on the application, including portfolio of original art work. A $4,000 scholarship is available to students who qualify and plan to pursue vocational or technical studies, $2,500 is available to students planning to enter building or construction trades, and various $500 and $750 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors who plan to study any course in a college or technical school.
For more information, call 425-670-7084.
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