Last year was a challenging for my youngest child. An elementary school boundary change moved her away from the only school she'd ever known, as well as all her friends. There was apprehension and many tears, … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Macaroni Kid Honors North Bend Elementary Teacher As Its First Teacher Of The Month
October 3, 2011 by
Guest Blog: School District Revisits Middle School Math Pathways
September 30, 2011 by
Thank you to Danelle Gonzalez & Steph Hager for this follow-up guest blog on my recent SVSD Math Curriculum story. Along with them, I am very positive that some significant changes are in the works. Read … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School District Math Curriculum – Time For A Boost?
September 22, 2011 by
We've attended Snoqualmie Valley Schools for 10 years now. All four of my children do well in math, but it's always seemed a little easier for the two eldest. Admittedly, early in elementary school, I was not … [Read more...]
Mt. Si High School "Perspectacles" – Kindness, Compassion And Rachel's Challenge
September 9, 2011 by
Two things happened to me yesterday. First, my high school daughters BOTH came home and spoke of their Mt. Si High School "Welcome Back" assembly. Each seemed moved by the ASB video presentation called, … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School District Prepares For Late Summer Record Heat
September 6, 2011 by
It's not very often you worry about stifling hot classrooms in September around the Snoqualmie Valley. This summer hasn't been a typical one, though. It's a summer that's felt more like spring until last … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie School Board Holds Special Meeting Tomorrow – Voting On New Teacher Contract
August 24, 2011 by
The Snoqualmie School Board will hold a special meeting tomorrow morning, August 25th, to vote on a new 2-year contract for its teachers. The meeting is scheduled from 7:15AM- 8:15AM in the Mt. Si High School … [Read more...]
Update: Appears Contract For Snoqualmie Teachers After 20+ Hours At The Bargaining Table
August 23, 2011 by
** Update 2 8:30PM: Reports say Snoqualmie Valley teachers union, SVEA, ratified a new, 2-year contract at tonight's (8/23) General Membership Meeting. There will be no boycott of this Thursday's Technology … [Read more...]
SVSD Teacher Contract Negotiations Linger On – Inching Closer to August 30th School Year Start
August 20, 2011 by
I know. I know. Many of you are counting down the days until the start of the new school year. Kids are getting bored. Patience and distractions are running out. I am not trying to panic you. But how many … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School Board Redistricting Plan Voted On Tonight, May 26th
May 26, 2011 by
SVSD's original redistricting proposal hit the internet on April 22nd. Suffice to say, that proposal was not well received. The plan's opposition voiced its displeasure at a public comment meeting on April … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie's New School Board Seat Delayed Until 2014
May 19, 2011 by
It was revealed at last night's School Board Redistricting Public Comment Meeting that the revised plan's newly created Snoqualmie school board seat won't materialize until January, 2014. Two years later than … [Read more...]
Reminder: Revised School Board Realignment Proposal Public Meeting Tonight, May 18th
May 18, 2011 by
The Snoqualmie Valley School District unveiled its latest School Board Redistricting Proposal on its website yesterday. You can see it here: revised_director_boundaries There is a SVSD School Board work … [Read more...]
Revised Snoqualmie Valley School Board Redistricting Recommendation Update
May 13, 2011 by
It was a marathon 3+ hour school board meeting last night - with school board redistricting being the very last agenda item. I was glad I chose a cushioned chair. The SVSD School Board made it very clear they … [Read more...]
SVSD Revised School Board Redistricting Recommendation Public Comment Meeting Postponed
May 12, 2011 by
For any of you hoping to see SVSD's Revised School Board Redistricting Recommendation... well, you are going to have to wait. Sorry. From the Snoqualmie Valley School District website yesterday, May … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley – Do The Lines Really Matter?
May 10, 2011 by
** Apologizes to my email subscribers who receive this twice. I had technical issues and had to re-post this entry. ** I watched the news last night. Yes, Snoqualmie Valley was in the news again. According … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School Board Redistricting – Important Facts and Links
April 28, 2011 by
Just a quick post in hopes of giving valley residents a few, important links containing information/facts about the redistricting of our school board seats. Snoqualmie Valley School District Director District … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley In The Face Of Change
April 24, 2011 by
There is one thing I have noticed in my 41 years. One of the hardest things to deal with is change. I am not just referring to a huge political or idea shift/change. I am referring to any kind of change. … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Does NOT Get Its Own School Board Director Districts
April 22, 2011 by
In a plan unveiled today by SVSD, Snoqualmie's population will now be divided into four parts and added to 4 of the 5 current school board director districts - instead of getting its own districts. What does … [Read more...]
Guest Blog: Snoqualmie Needs Voices on the School Board
April 21, 2011 by
This guest blog is by Carolyn Simpson, friend and education advocate. She has been intently following the SVSD redistricting process. I asked her to share her information and opinion. For more information on … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School Bond Voter Registration Deadline Is Monday, March 28th
March 25, 2011 by
Did you get outside for the first great spring days? Re-acquaint yourself with your old friend Mr. Sunshine? I did. I ran through my ever-growing city. I ran past Swenson Park where the MSHS JV girls … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School Bond Still Fails By Narrowest of Margins After Recount
March 8, 2011 by
King County Elections certified the recount of the failed Snoqualmie Valley School Bond this afternoon, March 8th. Even with two new yes votes added to the final total, the school bond still failed by the … [Read more...]
