Spokane Public Schools cited
The American School Board Journal recently selected the Spokane Public Schools’ collaborative time program to receive honorable mention in the 2006 Magna Awards recognition program.
The Magna Awards honor innovation and excellence in school governance from districts throughout the United States.
Spokane Public Schools’ collaborative time program was one of only six chosen for special recognition out of 320 entries. The program will be recognized in a special supplement to the April 2006 issue of the journal.
Collaborative time was developed by Spokane Public Schools, the district’s board of directors and the Spokane Education Association in 2003. The three groups felt that teachers needed time to work together to focus on strategies for improvement.
Shadle advances in Science Olympiad
Shadle Park High School’s Science Olympiad team placed third in the regional competition at Spokane Falls Community College on March 11.
More than 100 teams are participating in three regional tournaments. The top five to 10 teams from each division go on to compete at the state tournament. The top team from each division goes to the nationals.
The 2006 state tournament will be hosted by Eastern Washington University on April 8.
Salk choirs win gold in Honolulu
The Salk Middle School eighth-grade choir and eighth-grade girls choir, under the direction of Margo Dreis, received gold awards and the Grand Choral Sweepstakes trophy at the 2006 Heritage Festival held March 9 through 12 in Honolulu.
“They were awesome. I only had five boys with 26 girls, and they sang their hearts out,” said Dreis. The choirs also sang at the Lunalilo Nursing Home on their visit.
Rogers presents ‘Grease’
The Rogers High School drama department, under the direction of Kristen Freeland, presents the musical “Grease” at 7 tonight, Friday and Saturday in the school auditorium, 1622 E. Wellesley Ave.
Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the door. Call 354-6678 for reservations.
Hoover awarded fellowship
Kim Hoover, biology and environmental science teacher at St. George’s School, has been awarded one of just two North American Schoolteacher Fellowships to study at St. Andrews University in Scotland this fall.
The 10-week fellowship at Scotland’s oldest university will allow Hoover to investigate development practices such as organic farming methods, “green” housing designs and energy issues.
“I am especially interested in learning more about their Sustainable Development Program and incorporating this information into my AP Environmental Science class at St. George’s,” said Hoover.
Spring break business class
High school students interested in a successful business career are invited to a free, weeklong entrepreneurship class during spring break, April 3 to 7.
The class will be offered daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Educational Service District 101’s Center for School to Work, 1025 W. Indiana Ave.
The class will cover business plans, financial spreadsheets, marketing, business and personal taxes and licenses. Instruction will be offered by a teacher certified by the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurs
Contact ESD 101 at 456-7660 to enroll.
NWC presents Northwest Sings
Northwest Christian presents Northwest Sings, an evening of musical theater featuring classic Broadway tunes, new hit songs and more tonight through Saturday at the school, 5104 E. Bernhill Road.
The musical revue features students, faculty, NWC alumni and guest artists.
Show times are 7 tonight and Saturday. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students.
A dinner theater benefit performance will be at 6 p.m. Friday. Tickets for the dinner theater are $35 or $260 for a table of eight.
For more information call the NWC box office at 238-4005, ext. 140.