Get homework help online at library site
Sno-Isle Libraries offer online homework help at www.sno-isle.org for students in Snohomish County students. Since Live Homework Help was launched in the fall of 2004, an average of 497 students a month have used the service.
Live Homework Help is an online tutoring service that connects students to trained tutors in math, science, social studies and English via the Internet. Students from fourth grade to 12th grade and college introduction level visit the Sno-Isle Libraries web site at www.sno-isle.org and get free help from qualified tutors.
The interactive, real-time service is available seven days a week, from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. Users log on with their name and library card number and enter their grade level and subject before being connected to a tutor in an online classroom. Spanish-speaking tutors are available in math and science, Thursday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Call 1-360-651-7000 or 1-800-342-1936, or see www.sno-isle.org for information.
Students finish first in tech competitions
The Technology Student Association at Brier Terrace Middle School won first place at the 2007 Washington Technology Student Association (WTSA) State Competition March 22-24 in Everett.
Advisers Todd Johnston, Kim Newman, and James Sullivan took 19 students to compete with 350 middle and high school students from across the state. Team members from Brier Terrace won first place in 11 of the 12 categories they entered.
Winners include Tamura Mafune, Opel Puratep, Connor Christensen, Caitlin Goetzinger-Flath, Jordan Mckinney, Corinne Stone, Dennis Levin, Maia Marusak, Matt McClenny, AJ Fisher, Alisha Evich, Terrah Short, Nick Youngkrantz, Chris Roe, Jack Lamb, Jenna Berndt, Kathryn Wright, Forest Jackson.
Brier Terrace Middle School is in the Edmonds School District.
Job and Training Fair for students
A Job and Training Fair will run from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., May 2, in the Triton Union Building at Edmonds Community College. It will be an opportunity for students to meet local employers who are actively recruiting to fill entry-level positions.
Apprenticeship coordinators will be on hand to provide information about “earn while you learn” opportunities. Students can also speak with representatives from Edmonds Community College degree and certificate programs.
The opportunity is open for students who are graduating seniors looking for full-time, entry-level positions; will be attending community college in the fall and would like concurrent part-time or full-time positions; are seeking full-time summer employment; or are continuing high school students who wish to learn about career opportunities.
Legislative update from superintendent
A Superintendent’s Roundtable will be held from noon to 1 p.m. May 2 at the Edmonds School District’s Educational Service Center, 20420 68th Ave. W. in Lynnwood.
The topic is a Legislative Update with Dr. Barbara Mertens, assistant executive director of the Washington Association of School Administrators, or WASA.
Call JoAnn Kerns at 425-431-7003 with questions.
Family Bingo Night at Edmonds Woodway
From 6:30- 9 p.m. May 3, Edmonds-Woodway High’s ASB will be hosting their third annual Family Bingo Night at the school.
Sponsored by the social committee, over $800 of prizes will be handed out to our winners. Each card costs $1. Call Sherri Webster at 425-431-6056 for information.
Speech Showcase at homeschool center
A free Spring Speech Showcaseat 7 p.m. May 4 at the Edmonds Homeschool Resource Center. The public is invited to an evening of entertainment featuring the school’s Speech Team giving dramatic, humorous, impromptu and informative speeches.
Donations will be accepted to help fund the group’s trip to the National Forensic League Tournament in Wichita, Kan. in June.
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