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Vancouver School District Keeps Late Start Days

September 17, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

When Being Late to School is Good.

Some parents like them. Some parents hate them. Most kids love them! We’re talking about the two hour late start Mondays that take place about once each month in the Vancouver School District. So, what do teacher’s do on late start days? (Hint: They don’t get to start late.)

They work together in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to improve student learning. PLCs began in Vancouver Public Schools in 2009. Research shows significant learning gains may be achieved when time is provided for … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Events, Live, Main, Salmon Creek, School Tagged With: Alki Middle School, Chinook Elementary School, Late Start Mondays, Salmon Creek Elementary School, Schools, Skyview High School, Vancouver School District

Storm Forecast Concert and Art Walk in Salmon Creek

February 8, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Musicians and Artists Show Their Stuff at Skyview High School.

The Skyview High School Choirs and Orchestra will be presenting their Storm Forecast Concert on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 7 pm, at the Skyview High School Auditorium (1300 NW 139th St, Salmon Creek).

The concert is free and open to the public and will feature music they have prepared for the competitive season.

This year, in conjunction with the concert, will be Skyview’s Art Walk from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Skyview Commons. Come see the talented young artists … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Events, House and Home, Main, Neighborhood, Salmon Creek, School Tagged With: Art Walk, Clark County, Events, Music, Salmon Creek, Schools, Skyview High School, Storm Forecast Concert, Vancouver WA

Chieftains Sock it to Me

December 13, 2010 By Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

Columbia River High School Sock Drive.

The Columbia River Chieftains will be having a sock drive the week of December 13 through 17, 2010. Clean socks are a staple of health care. Rain-soaked feet, ill-fitting shoes, constant standing and disease all take their toll on the feet of homeless people. One of the most basic ways to keep feet healthy is to keep them warm and dry – a sometimes daunting task if you spend your days outside.

Share Vancouver had their annual sock drive in October (see “It’s … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Events, Live Tagged With: Charity, Chieftains, Columbia River High School, Schools, Sock Drive, Students

Dragon Training At Hazel Dell School

October 13, 2010 By Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

First Family Movie Night of the Year.

a768e dragon 135 Dragon Training At Hazel Dell School The Hazel Dell PTA brings you the first Hazel Dell Elementary School Family Movie Night of the year! “How to Train Your Dragon” will be playing on Friday, October 15 between 6 and 8 pm.

The Hazel Dell PTA will be providing popcorn and snacks (but donations are always welcome!), and pizza by the slice or whole pizzas will be available for purchase. There will also be a PJ and Costume Parade, and just good ‘ol fun!

“This is our first Family Movie … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Activities, Live, Neighborhood, School Tagged With: Clark County, Events, Hazel Dell, Hazel Dell Live, PTA, Schools, Vancouver

Kindergarteners Attending WSUV

September 30, 2010 By Melanie Leave a Comment

From Diapers to Diplomas.

Although the Washington State University Vancouver Kindergarten Program started September 1, 2010, they celebrated their opening today, September 30, complete with ribbon cutting ceremony. The private, full-day kindergarten is an expansion of the Washington State University’s successful Child Development Program. The new facility offers children’s learning areas, a library and playground.The kindergarten also provides a learning laboratory for WSU Vancouver students. Those pursuing a degree in human development sometimes observe the kindergarten classroom as part of their studies. WSU Vancouver nursing students provide hearing screenings to … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Building and Development, Events, Main, Salmon Creek, School Tagged With: Events, Kindergarten, Salmon Creek, Schools, Washington State University Vancouver, WSUV

First Indy Helps Balance Principal’s Checkbook

September 2, 2010 By Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

Actually, They Are Doubling It.

Ever heard of the Principal’s Checkbook? It’s a special fund Principals are able to use to help students in need and has been used to purchase things from new shoes, to warm clothes, to laundry detergent. These days, our schools do more than provide an education for our kids; they are also seen as a resource for food, health supplies, and sometimes basic necessities, which the Principal’s Checkbook helps provide.

This month, First Independent Bank will match, dollar for dollar, every donation made to the … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Live, News, School Tagged With: Clark County, Evergreen, Principals Checkbook, Schools, Students

Clark County Gridiron Gang

September 2, 2010 By Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

Where Hope Comes Alive.

Friday Night Lights Clark County Style. High School Football kicks off this Friday Night across Clark County! There are 17 Teams in the Greater St Helens League, and whether they are 4A, 3A, or 2A; all these young men are playing their A game: for themselves, for their school, for their community… for the love of the game!

Pre-game tailgating, the high school band, cheerleaders, rivalries; it’s hard to not get caught up in the excitement! While you can’t catch ‘em all, here is the … [Continue reading...]

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Ride the Bus, Vancouver

October 5, 2009 By Melanie Leave a Comment

The Wheels on the Bus…

Bus Ridership Week is this week, October 5-9, 2009 for the Vancouver School District. If you have a child in the Vancouver School District that rides the bus to and from school, it is especially important that he/she does so during Bus Ridership Week. The state reimburses the school district for some of the cost of operating their bus fleet based on the number of students who ride the bus during the week of Oct. 5–9. The district owns and operates 132 school buses and … [Continue reading...]

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You’re Invited!

March 23, 2009 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Parent Information Night at Alki.

If you are the parent of a 5th grade student that will be going to Alki next year, this night’s for you. Tuesday May 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Alki faculty and staff will be giving an overview of the 6th grade program. This meeting is for parents only, incoming students will visit Alki during school hours on June 12. Call Alki with any questions at 313-3200.… [Continue reading...]

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Alki and Skyview Students Get Last Laugh

March 10, 2009 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Chinook and Salmon Creek Students Still Have School.

All schools in the Vancouver School District, which includes all our schools here in the Salmon Creek neighborhood, will have early release on Wed and Thur, March 11 and 12 for conferences. But, Alki Middle School and Skyview High School students also get all day off on Friday the 13th, while the students at Chinook and Salmon Creek Elementary still have a normal Friday the 13th. We’ll see who’s still laughing after student led conferences are over.… [Continue reading...]

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