We have updates from several West Seattle schools tonight. First, it’s open house night TOMORROW at Madison Middle School:
Welcome 5th Grade Families to Madison Middle School Open House
Thursday, Feb. 4th — 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Come visit Madison classrooms, meet teachers & administration.
Ask questions about curriculum, feeder-patterns, GeoBee, etc.
We look forward to seeing you @ Madison!
We’ve also received word tonight of a preschool open house this Saturday – it’s a new school, and they’ll get you the open house details if you RSVP:
Saturday, Feb. 6th 9:30am-11:30am
The Cove School
www.thecoveschool.com
RSVP: admissions@thecoveschool.com
And Saturday afternoon/evening, Cometa Playschool has its next open house:
Open House
Saturday, February 6th from 4-6 pm
at Cometa Playschool, 3212 California Ave SW
Moving on to next week – on Thursday, Feb. 11, West Seattle High School has its open house – principal Bruce Bivins shares the news release with full details (see it here) – here’s the schedule of events that night:
6:00-6:30 Departmental Fair in the Commons
Hors d’oeuvres prepared and served by our culinary arts students
Student-performed music
Meet with faculty and learn about course offerings and expectations in each department6:30-7:00 Presentation
Welcome & Introduction from Principal Bruce Bivins
Student video: “Why Westside?”
Scene from student-directed play, “Jumpin’ Jupiter”7:00-8:00 Panel Discussions (choice of two)
1. Student Panel: Students discuss life at Westside
2. College-Prep Panel: Faculty discuss advanced learning opportunities and program expectations within the departments
3. 9th Grade Panel: Faculty and students discuss school requirements, resources and supports, and summer-bridge expectations7:00-8:30 Explore Westside: School facility and lab tours throughout the evening
8:30-10:00 Basketball Game
Prospective students and their families will receive free admission to the boys’ varsity basketball game with special appearances by our Pep Band, Cheerleaders, and Spirit Mob
Nearby at Lafayette Elementary, their playground project has just received a big boost – here’s the latest newsletter update:
The Playground Committee started the year off with a generous donation of $10,000 to the PTA earmarked for the playground from a Lafayette family. Whoever you are, thank you so very much! Several fundraising events will be announced specifically for the playground improvement project in the coming year. One will be a Ski and Sports Equipment Swap in April. Save your items for sale or donation for that event. More details will be coming on that event. Feel free to attend any of our meetings. For more information, or to get involved, please contact Janine Bostock at Janine@avadesignbuild.com
And looking ahead to next month, we’ve just added this to the WSB Events calendar:
Sanislo Elementary’s 4th Grade Used Book Sale.
Sanislo Elementary School
1812 SW Myrtle St, (206) 252-8380
Saturday, March 13th from 10 am- 2 pm.
Sanislo’s 4th graders are having a Used Book sale to raise money for their annual educational overnight trip. There will be many books of all types for sale as well as coffee, tea and treats. You are invited to this fun event!
If you have books that you would like to donate, drop them by the school or call Lisa at 206-767-3561 for other arrangements.
(added) And tomorrow night is your first of 2 chances to see local students put on a show – thanks to Michele for sharing this:
A stage production of Mulan will be performed by the West Seattle Academy (& West Seattle Montessori [WSB sponsor]) at the West Seattle High School Theatre this Thursday (2/4) & Friday at 7:00 pm(2/5). Tickets are $10 at the door.
WSA/WSM performances boast professional choreography and set design… and they are very entertaining!
Not recommended for children under age 5.
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