Reading to the Dogs

Can Dogs Help Kids Read?

Apparently so.  Studies show that reading aloud can help reading comprehension, and reading to a dog seems to be less intimidating than reading to a person.  CBS News aired a short news story on this, “Can Dogs Teach Kids to Read?“

Three Creeks Library in Salmon Creek has a Read to the Dogs event scheduled for Wednesday, October 21st from 5 to 7 pm for children ages five to twelve.

Registration begins October 14th.  Call Three Creeks Library at (360) 571-9696.

Monster House in Salmon Creek

Salmon Creek Elementary Family Movie Night.

In the spirit of Halloween, the first Family Movie Night of the school year will be “Monster House”, playing on October 12, 2009 at 6:30 pm.  Bring your pillow and blanket, grab a spot on the floor, and enjoy the show!  The Salmon Creek PTA will also be selling popcorn and Halloween candy for those who want a little snack during the show!

Reading Around the World

Chinook Elementary is Having Their Book Fair.

Don’t miss the fall Book Fair at Chinook Elementary! This year’s theme is Reading Around the World. The
book fair is a fantastic opportunity to stock up on books for your home library, as well as to purchase books as gifts for your child’s classroom teacher.

The book fair will be October 13-16th, with extended hours on Thursday, October 15th, and Friday, October 16th.  If you’re interested in volunteering at the book fair, please contact Natalie Brehm at bookfair@chinookpta.com and let her know.

Inside Alki

Salmon Creek Parents Go Back to Middle School.

If you have a child attending Alki Middle School, mark your calendar for Wednesday October 21, 2009 for the annual, ever popular “Inside Alki”.  This is a day where parents are invited to attend classes with their child and experience Middle School all over again! 

Seriously though, Inside Alki is a great way to see first hand the great teaching that goes on at Alki, and gain a better understanding of your child’s day at school.  Parents are invited to come for all, or part of, the day (and it’s a two hour early release day!) and have the opportunity to give a written “Way to Go” to the teachers there.

And remember, Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up October 22nd and 23rd.  Coincidence?

Salmon Creek Community Blood Drive

The Miracle in You.

The Southwest Washington Blood Program is reminding everyone that the need for blood donation is constant.  There is no substitute for human blood, and this medical miracle is in you!

There will be a community blood drive on September 28, 2009 from 12:30 to 6:30 pm at the Liberty Bible Church (12401 NE Salmon Creek Ave.).  All blood types are needed, please come out and give the gift of life! Call 360. 567.4810 for more information.

Live Music in Salmon Creek

Red Spades Playing Tonight at Burgerville.

Burgerville? Yes, at Burgerville.  The local band Red Spades will be playing tonight (8/27) at Burgerville in Salmon Creek from 7-9 pm.

Wild Smoked Salmon and Hazelnut Salad, a glass of wine and live music…Burgerville, I love you!

North Salmon Creek Neighborhood

No Meeting for NSCNA in August.

Just a reminder, there will be no North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association (NSCNA)  Meeting in August.  The next meeting will be September 22, 7 pm at the Three Creeks Library in Salmon Creek.

One thing to start thinking about is the election of next year’s officers coming up in November.  The position of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer all have one year terms, with a maximum of two years in the same office.  As our current President, Barbara,  has held her position for the maximum amount of time, we will definitely need a candidate for that office.

If you have any questions, you can call any of the current officers.  Please visit the NSCNA website for contact information.

Skyview High School Student Check In

Main School Office Open Now.

Elementary School has the Ice Cream Social.  Middle School has the Open House.  High School has Student Check In.

Skyview High School will have student check in August 25-28, 2009.  It is important that students pick up their schedules during this time to not only insure the schedules are correct, but to confirm that the student will be attending Skyview High School.  

The following is the Student Check In Schedule as provided in the June 2009 Skyview Newsletter:

* Freshmen August 28
* Sophomores August 26
* Juniors August 27
* Seniors August 28

A-D @ 8:00-9:00
E-H @ 9:00-10:00
I-L  @ 10:00-11:00
M-P @ 12:00-1:00
Q-T @ 1:00-2:00
U-Z @ 2:00-3:00

The Skyview Business Office will open August 12th from 7 am to 1:30 pm.  You may pay athletic and activity fees, ASB fees, and purchase a yearbook.  Athletic clearance will also begin August 12.

Got Art?

WSU Vancouver Art Fair April 10, 2009.

Everyone is invited to attend the Washington State University Vancouver (WSUV) Art Fair on April 10 from noon to 7 p.m.

Admission is free and there will be displays representing Media, Print, Photography, Pottery, Jewelry, Fine Art and more.

“Family friendly events such as the Art Fair offer our campus to the community and show that everyone can take advantage of what we have to offer. We want people to understand that this campus belongs to them too,” said Jennifer Crooks, director of development for WSU Vancouver.

There will be several other offerings available during the Art Fair.

*  “How to Make an On-Line Portfolio” will be offered from noon to 1:30. To register contact Dene Grigar, grigar@vancouver.wsu.edu, fee $25.

*  The Salmon Creek Journal 2009 Edition release party and refreshments will be held from 3-5 p.m. and free copies will be distributed.

*  “Make It and Take It” fine arts class for adults and children will be from 4:15 to 6 p.m., no fee or registration required.

*  “How to Make a Family Video” will be offered from 6 to 7 p.m.   To register contact Dene Grigar, grigar@vancouver.wsu.edu, fee $25.

WSU Vancouver is located in Salmon Creek at 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave.  The Art show will be in the Firstenburg Student Commons, parking is available in the Blue Lot for $3, and admission to the event is free.

Klineline’s Annual Fishing Kids Event

Catch a Fish, or Two.

It’s almost time for the 10th Annual Fishing Kids Event at Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek Park.  Registration is by mail only and must be received by April 10 for the April 18, 2009  event.

What is Fishing Kids?  Well, it’s a day of fishing fun for kids and their families.  Kids will be given a Zebco rod and reel to fish with, get the chance to catch, clean and keep a couple of fish, and get a commemorative Fishing Kids T-shirt.  They also get to keep the rod and reel they fish with.

If you have never been to a Fishing Kids Event, here is how the day will go.  When you register, you will be given a time slot to fish.  As all fishing gear and bait is provided, so no personal fishing gear is allowed.  Families may go to the fishing spot of their choice, and while parents are encouraged to help their kids fish, the kids should actually be doing the fishing.

Once the limit of two fish is caught, kids will move over to the measuring and cleaning stations.  No catch and release is allowed!

What’s the catch?  Well, like I said, pre-registration is required, and it is limited to the first 1200 kids (ages 5-14).  For more information on youth fishing, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife; or click for Klineline Kids Fishing Event Registration Application.

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