*11/28/20 NOTE: We’ve ramped the calendar back to some level of usefulness, as more events continue being planned, both online and in-person, so let us know if you have something coming up that’s open to the public!*
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USING THE CALENDAR: Mouse over any entry to show the “plus” sign at right; click it to expand the item for more info without leaving this page; click “read more” for the FULL listing./question.
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
Homework Help volunteers will be at the High Point Library to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays.
These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers.
Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised.
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Space is limited at library events. Please come early to make sure you get a seat. Due to the fire code, we can’t exceed the maximum capacity for our rooms.
Contact Info: High Point Branch 206-684-7454 or Ask a Librarian
Come play a game of chess! Children and teens are invited to drop by the High Point Library for fun and casual games of chess. All skill levels are welcome. Chess sets and guidance by an adult chess coach will be available.
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Space is limited at library events. Please come early to make sure you get a seat. Due to the fire code, we can’t exceed the maximum capacity for our rooms.
Contact Info: High Point Branch 206-684-7454 or Ask a Librarian
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
*ALL LIBRARY EVENTS CANCELED TFN*
At the Southwest Library:
The Seattle Public Library, AARP, and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns.
This service is free and available to individuals by appointment at this location. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Due to federal budget cuts the IRS is unable to provide the Library with certain tax forms and instruction booklets. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. You may make black-and-white prints of the forms from Library computers for $.15 per page.
Drop-in tax help is offered on a first come, first served basis.
Required Documents
To receive tax help, bring the following documents:
• Photo identification (required)
• Social Security cards for everyone listed on the tax return
• Tax form SSA 1099 (Social Security benefits)
• Medicare card (if Social Security number is followed by an “A”)
• Official documents on Social Security Administration letterhead
• Last year’s tax return, if available
• All tax-related documents, such as W-2s and 1099s. Be prepared to provide information about health care coverage for each person on the return.Note: Photocopies or computer print-outs of any these documents will not be accepted.
Contact info: Southwest Branch 206-684-7455 or Ask a Librarian
Space is limited at library events. Please come early to make sure you get a seat. Due to the fire code, we can’t exceed the maximum capacity for our rooms.
West Seattle HS Baseball team at the High School Baseball Classic
West Seattle HS vs Ballard HS
in the High School Baseball Classic at T-Mobile Park
4 pm, Saturday, April 4th, 2020Free!
The WSHS Baseball team is also selling tickets to the Mariners game on May 29th at 7:10 pm vs the Atlanta Braves at T-Mobile Park.
100 level tickets – $40 each (down the first base line)
300 level tickets – $20 each (behind home plate)To buy tickets, contact Sheree at tombiz@comcast.net
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
At the Delridge Library:
The Seattle Public Library, AARP, and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers can answer questions and prepare personal tax returns.
This service is free and available to individuals. Reservations are not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Due to federal budget cuts the IRS is unable to provide the Library with certain tax forms and instruction booklets. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. You may make black-and-white prints of the forms from Library computers for $.15 per page.
Drop-in tax help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive early enough to ensure that we have time to help you.
Required Documents
To receive tax help, bring the following documents:
• Photo identification (required)
• Social Security cards for everyone listed on the tax return Tax form SSA 1099 (Social Security benefits)
• Medicare card (if Social Security number is followed by an “A”)
• Official documents on Social Security Administration letterhead
• Last year’s tax return, if available
• All tax-related documents, such as W-2s and 1099s. Be prepared to provide information about health care coverage for each person on the return.Note: Photocopies or computer print-outs of any these documents will not be accepted.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Space is limited at library events. Please come early to make sure you get a seat. Due to the fire code, we can’t exceed the maximum capacity for our rooms.
Delridge Branch 206-733-9125
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
*ALL LIBRARY EVENTS CANCELED TFN*
At the Southwest Library:
The Seattle Public Library, AARP, and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns.
This service is free and available to individuals by appointment at this location. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Due to federal budget cuts the IRS is unable to provide the Library with certain tax forms and instruction booklets. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. You may make black-and-white prints of the forms from Library computers for $.15 per page.
Drop-in tax help is offered on a first come, first served basis.
Required Documents
To receive tax help, bring the following documents:
• Photo identification (required)
• Social Security cards for everyone listed on the tax return
• Tax form SSA 1099 (Social Security benefits)
• Medicare card (if Social Security number is followed by an “A”)
• Official documents on Social Security Administration letterhead
• Last year’s tax return, if available
• All tax-related documents, such as W-2s and 1099s. Be prepared to provide information about health care coverage for each person on the return.Note: Photocopies or computer print-outs of any these documents will not be accepted.
Contact info: Southwest Branch 206-684-7455 or Ask a Librarian
Space is limited at library events. Please come early to make sure you get a seat. Due to the fire code, we can’t exceed the maximum capacity for our rooms.
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
At the Delridge Library:
The Seattle Public Library, AARP, and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers can answer questions and prepare personal tax returns.
This service is free and available to individuals. Reservations are not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Due to federal budget cuts the IRS is unable to provide the Library with certain tax forms and instruction booklets. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. You may make black-and-white prints of the forms from Library computers for $.15 per page.
Drop-in tax help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive early enough to ensure that we have time to help you.
Required Documents
To receive tax help, bring the following documents:
• Photo identification (required)
• Social Security cards for everyone listed on the tax return Tax form SSA 1099 (Social Security benefits)
• Medicare card (if Social Security number is followed by an “A”)
• Official documents on Social Security Administration letterhead
• Last year’s tax return, if available
• All tax-related documents, such as W-2s and 1099s. Be prepared to provide information about health care coverage for each person on the return.Note: Photocopies or computer print-outs of any these documents will not be accepted.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Space is limited at library events. Please come early to make sure you get a seat. Due to the fire code, we can’t exceed the maximum capacity for our rooms.
Delridge Branch 206-733-9125
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
West Seattle Booster Club meetings:
11/19, 1/13, 3/10, 4/21, 5/ 19
Please visit our web site westseattleboosterclub.org for more information.
We hope to see you!!
See chiefsealthptsa.org for updates. This year’s schedule, all meetings 7 pm:
Nov. 19th, Confucius Ctr subject tbd
Dec. 17th, Winter Social, details to come
Jan. 21st Confucius Ctr, Subject tbd, if needed
March 17th, Possible move to Wed. 18th due to St. Patrick’s Day
April 21st, Confucius Ctr, Subject TBD
May 19th, Confucius Ctr, Next Yrs Budget and officers discussion
June 9th, Confucius Ctr, Elections and Budget Approval (moved up for end of school year conflicts)
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
From this resource page:
Concord International Elementary School
723 S Concord St Seattle, WA 98108Enter and exit through doors facing Concord Street of enclosed hallway connecting cafeteria and main building. Cafeteria will be immediately to the left upon entry.
Denny International Middle School
2601 SW Kenyon St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through galleria doors on either south or north side of building.
West Seattle Elementary School
6760 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126Enter and exit through main entrance on north side of building. After taking a right, the lunchroom will be on the left.
West Seattle High School
3000 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116Enter and exit through courtyard doors on west side of building facing California Avenue. Cafeteria will be across the hall on toward the left.
The Gatewood Elementary School PTA is hosting a spring outdoor work party and indoor painting party on Saturday, April 25th. Mark your calendar to help with a range of projects to spruce up our beautiful school. We’ll be weeding, planting, and spreading mulch outside. We’ll also do some indoor painting in the vestibule between the cafeteria and playground.
This is a great opportunity to help out another school community and to earn community service hours.Sign up for a specific job on SignUp Genius. It’s okay to also just show up. Adults are welcome to join in the work party too!
Gatewood Spring Work Party
4320 SW Myrtle St
Saturday, April 25th
10 AM to 1 PMFurther questions?
Contact: Linnea @lkwesterlind@yahoo.com
West Seattle Booster Club meetings:
11/19, 1/13, 3/10, 4/21, 5/ 19
Please visit our web site westseattleboosterclub.org for more information.
We hope to see you!!
See chiefsealthptsa.org for updates. This year’s schedule, all meetings 7 pm:
Nov. 19th, Confucius Ctr subject tbd
Dec. 17th, Winter Social, details to come
Jan. 21st Confucius Ctr, Subject tbd, if needed
March 17th, Possible move to Wed. 18th due to St. Patrick’s Day
April 21st, Confucius Ctr, Subject TBD
May 19th, Confucius Ctr, Next Yrs Budget and officers discussion
June 9th, Confucius Ctr, Elections and Budget Approval (moved up for end of school year conflicts)
See chiefsealthptsa.org for updates. This year’s schedule, all meetings 7 pm:
Nov. 19th, Confucius Ctr subject tbd
Dec. 17th, Winter Social, details to come
Jan. 21st Confucius Ctr, Subject tbd, if needed
March 17th, Possible move to Wed. 18th due to St. Patrick’s Day
April 21st, Confucius Ctr, Subject TBD
May 19th, Confucius Ctr, Next Yrs Budget and officers discussion
June 9th, Confucius Ctr, Elections and Budget Approval (moved up for end of school year conflicts)
Check out an online adventure with the Dept of Parks and Recreation. Big Day of Play is a celebration of Seattle’s diversity and it encourages neighbors, communities and families to have fun, build relationships and be active together. It’s the day to play your way! Visit http://Bigdayofplay.org for event details. The website will be updated on Aug 15 with the virtual streaming link.
Audience Kids & Families, Teens, Adults, Adults 50+, ESOL, LEAP
Be sure to stop by Our Lady of Guadalupe’s North Parking Lot next Saturday, October 3 from 10am-2pm for one-stop services. Get your flu shot. Register to vote or update your voter registration. Pick up a mask and care kit. Help restock the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. One stop…a lot of good. Flu shots are provided by Walgreens and are free with many insurance plans (bring your card). Needed pantry items include non-perishable food (canned tuna/soup/chilis/stews, mac & cheese, pasta, peanut butter, pasta sauce), tp, hygiene items (soap, shampoo, conditioner) and household cleaning supplies (laundry and dish detergents, all-purpose spray cleaners, paper towels). Open to all wearing a mask and presented by OLG’s Immigrant Ministry. OLG is located at 7000 35th Ave SW, Seattle 98126.
October 17, 10 AM
December 8, 6:30 PMExplorer West Middle School serves grades 6-8 in West Seattle. We invite you to explore our small and supportive community – virtually! Topics covered include:
Our programs, including core, co-curricular, and afterschool offerings
Our current hybrid schedule
Outdoor classrooms
Life in our communityWe will be on hand to answer questions and discuss admissions. Please contact Dawn with any questions at (206) 935-0495 or dawnf@explorer-west.org.
To register and get participation information – go here
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The West Seattle High School Senior Class is extremely grateful to have received numerous offers from restaurants willing to host our fundraiser. We will be hosting a Dine Out day on Wednesday, October 21. Support your local restaurants and the Senior class by dining in or taking out at any of the following restaurants:
Circa (2605 California SW)
Bebop Waffle Shop (2600 California SW)
Arthur’s (2311 California SW)
Mission Cantina (2325 California SW)
Admiral Pub (2306 California SW)
Ampersand Café (2536 Alki SW)
Lady Jaye (4523 California SW)
Peel and Press (6503 California SW)
The Westy (7908 35th SW)
Dream Dinners* (4701 41st SW)All of these restaurants will be donating a percentage of their profits from that day to the West Seattle HS Seniors, who will put that money toward their prom. During dinner time we will be selling raffle tickets to win local prizes. At Lady Jaye there will be a live COVID-friendly performance by the band Aurora Avenue from 4-4:45 pm. The Senior class needs the West Seattle Community to please show up and support!
*Note: Dream Dinners is unique! We are not a restaurant but we do make amazing dinners! Best of all we are committed to giving back to our community! Please place your meal order on or before October 20th, for pick up on the 22nd using this link.
Greater West Seattle Virtual Middle School Information Night – November 9, 2020 at 6 pm
Have questions about what to expect in middle school, or how to select the right school for your student? Wondering what options are available in or near West Seattle? We invite you to join a virtual session which includes schools representing public, private, charter, and independent schools. A general information session will begin the call and then participants will be able to attend a question and answer session with individual schools through the school’s Zoom link. Registration is required to attend this event.To attend this event register through this link: https://jkokkonis.typeform.com/to/OSYgxGck
Zoom links will be emailed to registered participants the day of the event. Check out our Facebook page for updates.
Schools participating in the event:
Explorer West
Harbor School
Holy Family
Holy Rosary
Hope Lutheran School
Madison Middle School
McMurray Middle School
Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. Francis
Summit Atlas
Westside SchoolQuestions? Email Ted Holmes at tedh@westsideschool.org or Sally Heit, at sheit@hopeseattle.org
Westside School Lower School Virtual Information Event (preschool through 4th grade)
Imaginations Invited!
Learn more about Westside School.
Tuesday, 11/10 from 5-6:30.
Contact Tedh@westsideschool.org and he will get you the link to this event.
Find out more about the planned addition. Meeting link is here.
Learn more about the WSES addition. Meeting participation info is here.
Dine Out for Lafayette at @missioncantinaseattle. Brunch + Lunch available 10am-4pm, Happy Hour 4pm-6pm, and Dinner 4pm-10pm. Take out or dine in, please mention Lafayette in order for us to receive 20% of sales (INCLUDING DRINKS). Admiral Theater is also open again for limited seating in case you want to do a dinner + movie!
Virtual All-School Open House – November 17, 2020, 6 pm via Zoom
We invite you to our All-School Open House on Zoom, hosted by Admissions Director, Sally Heit. It’s never too early to think about learning opportunities for your student(s) for the coming Fall. Meet the administrative staff, teachers from preschool, elementary and middle school, and hear about how Hope School is conducting in-person and remote learning in this uncertain time of Covid19. To attend the event, register through this link: https://forms.gle/1coHMjAJCEh1gowF6 The Zoom link will be emailed to registered families the day of the event. Questions, email admissions@hopeseattle.org or visit our Apply page on our website.Kindergarten Information Night – December 1, 2020 6:00 p.m. Via Zoom
Kindergarten is a big milestone for your child, and there are many educational options to choose from. We want to help you with that decision by giving you information regarding kindergarten readiness and what to expect that first year. Join us December 1 to learn more about how ready your child is for kindergarten and what kindergarten looks like at Hope School. To attend this virtual event, please register using this link: https://forms.gle/mmRdnsvH3rhjt5A86. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed to participants the day of the event. Questions? Please call the school office at 935-8500 or email admissions@hopeseattle.org for more information.Preschool Open House – Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
Make sure to add the Preschool Open House to the calendar. Most preschools begin to register students for the coming fall at this time, so it is never too early to do your research. Although your student(s) won’t be able to explore the classroom, our teachers will be on hand to answer questions and talk about our play-based approach to learning and building a strong foundation for your little one to grow from. To register to attend this event, click this link: https://forms.gle/5Uw6ygCK3uPVKPto9 Questions? Please call the school office at 935-8500 or email admissions@hopeseattle.org for more information.
Love pizza? Want to support the Genesee Hill PTA? You’re in luck! On November 18, we’ll host our first-ever dine out for Genesee Hill even at MOD Pizza (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW, Suite 150, 206-745-3779). Order between 10:30 AM and 10 PM and 20% of your purchase will be donated to the Genesee Hill PTA. Use this link and enter the GHE specific code of GR169150G.
MOD is also available on Door Dash, GrubHub, Uber Eats, Postmates and Slice. If you use these sites, please put the following phrase in the order notes/special instruction “I am with the GroupRaise Meal for Genesee Hill Elementary School PTA”
We are so grateful to our neighbors at The Westy for hosting our next dine out fundraiser during an incredibly tough time for the restaurant industry. If you are looking for a break from cooking this week, The Westy has great food and drinks and will donate 10% of all sales tomorrow to our school.
Wednesday, November 18, 2-10pm
Happy hour 2-4pm
Full menu available 4-10pmOrder online or call 206-937-8977:
https://www.thewestyseattle.com/west-seattle-menus/7908 35th Avenue SW
The Westy will be open for takeout and very limited outdoor seating (21+).
If you choose take out, consider ordering for pickup instead of delivery via Uber Eats so we can support our small local restaurant without them incurring extra fees.
Westside School Middle School Virtual Information Event
Imaginations Invited!
Learn more about Westside School.
Tuesday, 11/18 from 5-6:15
Contact Tedh@westsideschool.org and he will get you the link to this event.
Virtual All-School Open House – November 17, 2020, 6 pm via Zoom
We invite you to our All-School Open House on Zoom, hosted by Admissions Director, Sally Heit. It’s never too early to think about learning opportunities for your student(s) for the coming Fall. Meet the administrative staff, teachers from preschool, elementary and middle school, and hear about how Hope School is conducting in-person and remote learning in this uncertain time of Covid19. To attend the event, register through this link: https://forms.gle/1coHMjAJCEh1gowF6 The Zoom link will be emailed to registered families the day of the event. Questions, email admissions@hopeseattle.org or visit our Apply page on our website.Kindergarten Information Night – December 1, 2020 6:00 p.m. Via Zoom
Kindergarten is a big milestone for your child, and there are many educational options to choose from. We want to help you with that decision by giving you information regarding kindergarten readiness and what to expect that first year. Join us December 1 to learn more about how ready your child is for kindergarten and what kindergarten looks like at Hope School. To attend this virtual event, please register using this link: https://forms.gle/mmRdnsvH3rhjt5A86. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed to participants the day of the event. Questions? Please call the school office at 935-8500 or email admissions@hopeseattle.org for more information.Preschool Open House – Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
Make sure to add the Preschool Open House to the calendar. Most preschools begin to register students for the coming fall at this time, so it is never too early to do your research. Although your student(s) won’t be able to explore the classroom, our teachers will be on hand to answer questions and talk about our play-based approach to learning and building a strong foundation for your little one to grow from. To register to attend this event, click this link: https://forms.gle/5Uw6ygCK3uPVKPto9 Questions? Please call the school office at 935-8500 or email admissions@hopeseattle.org for more information.
The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary Virtual Open House and Live Q&A Event
Description: Please join us for our December Informational Open House and Live Q&A event on December 5th 1-2 pm. Get started here: https://form.jotform.com/82055471508153
Date: 12/05/2020 (Sat.)
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm PST
Location: The Bridge School via Zoom
Westside School Middle School Virtual Information Event
Imaginations Invited! Learn more about Westside School.Tuesday, 12/8 from 5-6:15
Contact Tedh@westsideschool.org and he will get you the link to this event.
October 17, 10 AM
December 8, 6:30 PMExplorer West Middle School serves grades 6-8 in West Seattle. We invite you to explore our small and supportive community – virtually! Topics covered include:
Our programs, including core, co-curricular, and afterschool offerings
Our current hybrid schedule
Outdoor classrooms
Life in our communityWe will be on hand to answer questions and discuss admissions. Please contact Dawn with any questions at (206) 935-0495 or dawnf@explorer-west.org.
To register and get participation information – go here
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We’re hosting two virtual school tours in February for families with children entering PreK-5 in September 2021.
Take a video tour of our school
See and hear from teachers and staff
Meet our principal team
Q&A
RSVP and you’ll receive an email with the link to join the tour. RSVP for Feb. 1 or RSVP for Feb. 10.
Virtual All-School Open House – November 17, 2020, 6 pm via Zoom
We invite you to our All-School Open House on Zoom, hosted by Admissions Director, Sally Heit. It’s never too early to think about learning opportunities for your student(s) for the coming Fall. Meet the administrative staff, teachers from preschool, elementary and middle school, and hear about how Hope School is conducting in-person and remote learning in this uncertain time of Covid19. To attend the event, register through this link: https://forms.gle/1coHMjAJCEh1gowF6 The Zoom link will be emailed to registered families the day of the event. Questions, email admissions@hopeseattle.org or visit our Apply page on our website.Kindergarten Information Night – December 1, 2020 6:00 p.m. Via Zoom
Kindergarten is a big milestone for your child, and there are many educational options to choose from. We want to help you with that decision by giving you information regarding kindergarten readiness and what to expect that first year. Join us December 1 to learn more about how ready your child is for kindergarten and what kindergarten looks like at Hope School. To attend this virtual event, please register using this link: https://forms.gle/mmRdnsvH3rhjt5A86. The Zoom meeting link will be emailed to participants the day of the event. Questions? Please call the school office at 935-8500 or email admissions@hopeseattle.org for more information.Preschool Open House – Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
Make sure to add the Preschool Open House to the calendar. Most preschools begin to register students for the coming fall at this time, so it is never too early to do your research. Although your student(s) won’t be able to explore the classroom, our teachers will be on hand to answer questions and talk about our play-based approach to learning and building a strong foundation for your little one to grow from. To register to attend this event, click this link: https://forms.gle/5Uw6ygCK3uPVKPto9 Questions? Please call the school office at 935-8500 or email admissions@hopeseattle.org for more information.
Westside School Lower School Virtual Information Event
Imaginations Invited! Learn more about Westside School.
Tuesday, 1/12 from 6 -7:15.
Contact Tedh@westsideschool.org and he will get you the link to this event.
Help Denny International Middle School reach their fundraising goals by signing up to purchase meals from Dream Dinners. It’s easy! just click the links below and it takes you to the menu to select your 3 meals for $50. Dream Dinners will donate $10 per order back to Denny Int’l Middle School.
BE SURE TO GIVE US 36 HOURS to get your meals prepared. Please order soon before pick-up dates fill up.
Wednesday, January 13th Pick-up at 6:30 pm-7:30 pm – dreamdinners.com/session/867780
Thursday, January 21st Pick-up at 6:30 pm-7:30 pm – dreamdinners.com/session/867778
One more pickup time’s been added – Wednesday, January 27th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – order via this link.
Help Denny International Middle School reach their fundraising goals by signing up to purchase meals from Dream Dinners. It’s easy! just click the links below and it takes you to the menu to select your 3 meals for $50. Dream Dinners will donate $10 per order back to Denny Int’l Middle School.
BE SURE TO GIVE US 36 HOURS to get your meals prepared. Please order soon before pick-up dates fill up.
Wednesday, January 13th Pick-up at 6:30 pm-7:30 pm – dreamdinners.com/session/867780
Thursday, January 21st Pick-up at 6:30 pm-7:30 pm – dreamdinners.com/session/867778
One more pickup time’s been added – Wednesday, January 27th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – order via this link.
Help Denny International Middle School reach their fundraising goals by signing up to purchase meals from Dream Dinners. It’s easy! just click the links below and it takes you to the menu to select your 3 meals for $50. Dream Dinners will donate $10 per order back to Denny Int’l Middle School.
BE SURE TO GIVE US 36 HOURS to get your meals prepared. Please order soon before pick-up dates fill up.
Wednesday, January 13th Pick-up at 6:30 pm-7:30 pm – dreamdinners.com/session/867780
Thursday, January 21st Pick-up at 6:30 pm-7:30 pm – dreamdinners.com/session/867778
One more pickup time’s been added – Wednesday, January 27th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – order via this link.
Please join us virtually for our Open House, Sunday, January 31st from 12 pm-1:30 pm open to families interested in Preschool – 8th grade! Meet our teachers, ask questions about applying, find out more about our program. We look forward to meeting you!
Register here: https://holyrosaryws.org/openhouse/
OLG offers PreK through 8th grade education. Tour the school virtually – find the Zoom link on open house day via this page, where you will find more info right now.
Holy Family Bilingual Catholic School Virtual Open House
Sunday, January 31st at 2:00 pmThis will be a virtual event, join us to meet the teachers, and learn more about our Bilingual program during our Q & A session with our principal.
Please register here to get an access link before the event. https://forms.gle/FnbvuMVLgoVDkpVq9
We’re hosting two virtual school tours in February for families with children entering PreK-5 in September 2021.
Take a video tour of our school
See and hear from teachers and staff
Meet our principal team
Q&A
RSVP and you’ll receive an email with the link to join the tour. RSVP for Feb. 1 or RSVP for Feb. 10.
From our previous announcements:
This week, we’ve been announcing upcoming school tours/open houses – all online events – as we hear about them. Tonight, we have more:
K-5 Tour – Wednesday, Feb. 3rd 5:30-7:00 pm:
Click here to join
Or call in (audio only) – 206-800-4125 (Phone Conference ID: 988 639 515)
WESTSIDE SCHOOL (WSB sponsor): “Limited availability in some grades (PS-8th grade) and still accepting applications for the 2021.2022 school year. Via our virtual tour, you’ll learn about our unique program and get a peek at our spaces. In addition to your virtual tour, you’ll get an opportunity to speak with our Director of Admission, Ted Holmes.” Email him – tedh@westsideschool.org – or call 206-932-2511 to sign up for a tour.
Kindergarten – Wednesday, February 3, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
From our previously published previews:
Middle School Tour – Thursday, Feb. 4 – 5:30-7:00 pm
Click here to join
Or call in (audio only) 206-800-4125 (Phone Conference ID: 906 152 910)
WESTSIDE SCHOOL (WSB sponsor): “Limited availability in some grades (PS-8th grade) and still accepting applications for the 2021.2022 school year. Via our virtual tour, you’ll learn about our unique program and get a peek at our spaces. In addition to your virtual tour, you’ll get an opportunity to speak with our Director of Admission, Ted Holmes.” Email him – tedh@westsideschool.org – or call 206-932-2511 to sign up for a tour. Coming up:
Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten – Thursday, February 4, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Thursday, February 4 @ 5:30 pm
Click here to join
Or call in (audio only) 206-800-4125 (Phone Conference ID: 405 850 553)
ROXHILL ELEMENTARY: Kindergarten tour at 5:30 pm; click here or call 206-800-4125 (Meeting ID: 652144902#).
DENNY INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL: 7 pm open house. Find the link, and more information, on this Denny webpage.
Any others? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Cleveland is an option school for 9-12th graders, and we always get students from West Seattle.
We will host a virtual event at Cleveland on Saturday Feb 6th from 11:00 am- 12:30 pm.
More information here.
https://clevelandhs.seattleschools.org/services/counseling/prospective_students
(added) ALKI ELEMENTARY: Open House/Kindergarten Tour for all families interested in attending Alki Elementary in the Fall of 2021. 6:30 pm Tuesday, February 9th. Attendance info is here.
Bollywood Dance with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. The password is case sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Learn dances featured in films from India – the largest moviemaking capital in the world. Bollywood is the Hindi-language sector of the Indian movingmaking industry.
Traditional Bollywood dancing has been heavily influenced by Asian culture, Hindu art, music, and culture. Today Bollywood music and dancing is also influenced by other cultures and forms of dance including salsa and hip-hop. Join us for a fun class where we’ll dance to Bollywood hit songs from different eras and learn about the inspiration behind the songs.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Event Information: info@silverkite.us
Online open house for prospective new students and families. Check this link for the time/attendance info – 7 pm start. “Come learn about our fabulous programs, see a video tour of our campus and get your questions answered.”
Sip and Paint Watercolors with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. (The password is case sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.)
Join us for a step-by-step watercolor painting workshop. Grab a beverage of choice and spend an hour talking and make art together.
Supplies needed: watercolor paints, paint brushes (1″ flat brush and pointed round brush), mixed media or watercolor paper, cup of water, painter’s tape.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Join School Board Directors Leslie Harris and Lisa Rivera-Smith for an Option School Transportation Community Meeting, Saturday, Feb. 13, 3:00-4:00 pm on Zoom!
Come be part of the conversation around budgeting, busing and what it could mean for your Option School students.
(Registration requests are manually approved, so please register at least 15 minutes before the meeting starts, to allow time for your request to be approved. When approved, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the meeting. We are not able to approve registrations received less than 15 minutes before a meeting begins).
From Alice Enevoldsen:
I will be hosting live interactive Zoom commentary during the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance entry, descent, and landing onto Mars.
February 18, 2021 midday Pacific Time! (12:20-1:15 pm)
Sign up ahead of time to get the link:
http://alicesastroinfo.com/2021/02/livestream-commentary-mars-perseverance-entry-descent-and-landing/
Summit Atlas, the free public charter school offering middle- and high-school classes in Arbor Heights, is having an online open house. Go here to register.
Beginning Drawing with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Expand your portrait drawing abilities with a step-by-step instructional demonstration in this hands-on workshop. We’ll focus on approach, facial proportions and provide handy tips.
Supplies needed: pencil, 5-6 sheets of paper, eraser, markers.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Self-Published: Making Books with SilverKite. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Learn to make a variety of small, handmade books using simple bookbinding techniques.
Supplies needed: variety of paper or card stock (printer, construction or craft paper)l, favorite drawing materials, stapler, scissors, 1/4″ hole punch or awl, stick (popsicle, coffee stirrer, chopstick, pencil), rubber band, glue stick, paper clips.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Indian Cooking: Vegetable Samosas with SilverKite. All ages welcome. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
The samosa is one of the most recognizable Indian snacks. From street vendors to grocery stores to the menu in restaurants small and large, this delectable morsel is practically synonymous with Indian cuisine.
Learn how to make this flaky crispy treat from scratch along with a delicious cilantro chutney.
The ingredients list will be sent with the registration confirmation.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
On February 25th, MOD Pizza at 4755 Fauntleroy Way SW will donate a share of proceeds to nonprofit Alki Cooperative Preschool. This is important: “Please use our code (GR176595A) or mention Alki Co-op Preschool in store. NO THIRD-PARTY OR PHONE ORDERS PLEASE!” You can order via the website, though.
Beginning Poetry with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Learn how to craft poems reflective of your life experiences through a series of writing exercises.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Sip and Paint Acrylics with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. The password is case sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Join us for a step-by-step painting workshop. Grab a beverage of your choice and spend an hour with us talking and making art together.
Supplies needed: acrylic paints, 1” flat brush, 1″ angled brush, 1-2 pointed round brushes, mixed media paper if available, paint palette or white plate.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Event Information: info@silverkite.us