School Briefs

Snow has little effect on schools

All buildings in the Edmonds School District opened on time Wednesday even though snow continued to fall throughout the morning.

Brier Elementary and Brier Terrace Middle School experienced power outages early in the day, said district spokesperson Debbie Jakala, but they continued on a normal schedule “to the best of their ability.” Hot lunches were planned to be delivered as they were unable to provide them at the school site.

Some school buses also ran late due to slippery streets in areas.

E-W students in Macy’s parade

Edmonds-Woodway High School junior Alex Thomas recently was invited to travel to New York City for the week of Thanksgiving to participate in Mike Miller’s Universal Cheerleader and Dance Association performance at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Thomas is one of ten students from Washington state who was invited to attend the event. She has been a member of the Edmonds-Woodway drill team for two years.

Edmonds district lunch menu

Nov. 24

Chicken burger with favorite sauce, fresh vegetable salad with dressing, mixed fruit, “Hugs Not Drugs” cookie, choice of milk

Nov. 25

Turkey gravy over mashed potatoes and dinner roll, tossed salad with dressing, Keebler fudge nut brownie, choice of milk

Nov. 26

Teriyaki chicken bites with rice, broccoli florettes, pineapple tidbits, fortune cookie, choice of milk

Nov. 27-28

THANKSGIVING BREAK

Parenting classes offered at EdCC

Edmonds Community College will host infant and toddler parenting classes beginning in January at the new Center for Families on campus. The classes offer an opportunity for parents and their young children to interact together in a safe environment and participate in age-appropriate educational games, share successes with other parents and learn what typical behaviors are for young children and how to set realistic expectations. The classes, led by a parenting instructor and teacher, include 10 two-hour sessions and cost $96.

For more information call the Family Life Education Department 425-640-1665, emailfled@edcc.edu or go to http://families.edcc.edu.

Lynnwood choir open for auditions

The Lynnwood location of the Columbia Children’s Choir is taking interview appointments for boys and girls, grades one through eight, who are interested in being members.

Interviews will be conducted through December. Students need to demonstrate the ability to concentrate and carry a tune by singing “Happy Birthday” or “My Country ‘tis of Thee” or another song of their own choosing. No experience is required. To reserve an interview/audition time, call 425-486-1987 or e-mail choirs@mindspring.com. For more information go to www.columbiachoirs.com.