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Well, Payback Day is May 22, 2009.
That’s right. Friday, May 22, 2009 will now be a school day for our Salmon Creek neighborhood kids, as well as all other kids in the Vancouver School District.
So, just remember this for next year as your kids, and maybe even some of you parents, are praying for snow next school year. At least there were plenty of days built into the calendar this year and kids won’t be having to go to school until the Fourth of July!
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Annual Chinook Carnival and Silent Auction.
The Chinook Elementary PTSA invites all Salmon Creek
Neighborhood families, friends and neighbors to come to their annual Carnival and Silent Auction on May 30, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Carnival Fun will include Bounce Houses, Games, Cake Walk, Great Food, and much more.
The Silent Auction has way too many items to be list here; but will include an Autographed Basketball by the 2009 Blazers Team, Disneyland Packages, Zoo Passes, and even a Lunch with Principal Lapidus! For a complete … [Continue reading...]
Congratulations are Rolling.
Alki will be having a Continental Breakfast and “Honor Roll Call” for all those students who made Honor Roll for 2nd Trimester.
Join the Alki Administrators and Teachers on April 8th for 6th grade students, or April 10th for 7th and 8th grade students. The breakfast will begin at 7:45 (yes, A.M.) and the Honor Roll Ceremony will begin at 8:00.
“This is a special time to celebrate the many students who have put forth such a tremendous effort this term.” – Curtis Smith, Principal.
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...]
Don’t Delay, Schedule Today.
If you are a Skyview Junior and plan on going to college, then you better plan on scheduling your SAT or ACT for this spring. You must be registered four to six weeks in advance of your test. For more information or to register for the SAT, visit www.collegeboard.com. For more information or to register for the ACT, visit www.actstudent.org. You will also need Skyview’s High School code, which is 481-489.… [Continue reading...]
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...]
Student Radio is back at WSU in Salmon Creek.
The KOUG is a student run radio program streaming 24/7 from WSU Vancouver in Salmon Creek. 
KOUG offers 10 different program formats, reflecting the personality of the on-air host. Sound interesting? The KOUG is looking for students to fill several positions including DJ, producer and correspondent. For information on KOUG radio, including how to get it, visit WSU Vancouver Launches KOUG Radio Station.… [Continue reading...]
A Unicycle?
I don’t know who had more fun, the students trying to ride the unicycles, or the parents who were watching. 
Of course, none of the grownups who stopped to watch the 5th graders during PE at Salmon Creek School actually attempted to ride. But from my seat on the sidelines it looked like a good lesson in both balance and teamwork for the kids. (click on image for larger view)… [Continue reading...]
2nd Annual Salmon Creek Art Show.
Salmon Creek Elementary students will be working with Mrs. Kadow (aka “Art Teacher Extraordinaire”) to create individual masterpieces. 
These masterpieces will be turned into magnets, and will also be on display at the Art Show March 17. Parents also have the opportunity to order other gift items (notecards, aprons, flags, etc.) featuring their child’s work. And, in a stroke of genius, the orders will be back in time for Mother’s Day. Salmon Creek Art Show, March 17, 6:30-8:00 pm.… [Continue reading...]
Alki Has Unusually Large Sick Call Day.
Alki Middle School had an unusually large number of absences due to illness on Monday, Feb. 2. The school is taking extra precautions in their cleaning overnight. Should you need it, the absence line is 313-1448. It is a voicemail box that is available 24 hours a day so you don’t need to wait until school hours to call.… [Continue reading...]
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