Maywood All School Write: Would you like to understand more about the writing requirements for students today?  Or play a role in helping students improve their writing?   If that’s the case, join the cadre of parents volunteering for the training and scoring sessions that help you understand the six traits writing requirements of the WASL.  The time you spend scoring papers helps the entire Maywood student body and teachers.

 

For more information or to sign up contact:

·        thepfeifer4@comcast.net

·        kirstensolly@earthlink.net

 

Training takes place Wednesday, Nov 16 from 6-8:30 pm at Maywood Middle School.  (This session is also open for scoring for those who have previously gone through the training program.) 

 

Subsequent training sessions are:

·        Thursday, Nov. 17, 9-12am, 12-2pm, 6:00-8:30

·        Friday, Nov. 18, 9-12am, 12-2pm

·        Monday, Nov. 21, as needed

 

 

Bullying Seminar: Have you or has your child been bullied? Teased?   Picked on? Come hear Ken Wong talk about bullying – what it is and how to prevent and deal with it.  (Ken also conducts Walk-about Parent training in the district.)  Learn the characteristics of victim and bully, girl versus boy bullies, ways to support the victim and help the bully change, developmental stages versus serious problems and skills to help handle bullying.

           

Tuesday December 6, 2005

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

ISD Admin Bldg Board Rooms

           565 NW Holly, Issaquah 98027

           All Parents, Staff, and Teachers

This is an adult only event with no babysitting provided.

 

The latest parent seminar list has just been published on the district website.  If you are intrigued by the Bullying Seminar, check out the list of other programs slated for parents and interested community members.

 

Issaquah Art Walk & Silent Auction December 7, 6 to 8 pm in the Issaquah High School Commons.  Students across the district showcase and auction their artwork in partnership with local artists – all to benefit Issaquah Katrina Relief. 

 

Graduation requirements were a feature in this week’s Issaquah Press.  Watch for an upcoming story in the Press and Newcastle News detailing Job Shadowing experiences of two Liberty High School students.  Job Shadowing is part of graduation requirements for today’s high school students.  The news stories outline the enthusiasm of both students and their business partner.

 

If it strikes a chord in you, sign up to host a student at your business for this important high school experience.  Contact the Career Center at Issaquah, Liberty, or Skyline high schools. 

 

Beaver Lake Middle School's students had an idea that has grown into a reality with the help of the school's PTSA and local businesses.  <more>

 

FOCUS should reach your mailboxes within the next two days.  The district newsletter is on line now.  Learn about the work of the Bond and Levy Scope Committee and the board’s approval of their recommendations.

 

Please do not reply to this E-News message as it comes from an unattended email address used to distribute information to the community. To contact someone about topics in E-News, please call (425) 837-7000. Thank you.

To join or unsubscribe from this list, go to www.issaquah.wednet.edu/list.

Please share this information and E-News subscription link with others who might want regular District updates and messages.