Students save with pocket change
February 1, 2011
Endeavour Elementary School third-grader Zoe Czaja gives her deposit to her mom Teresa Czaja while third-grader Zander Schock forks over his money to his mom Alison Schock. By Laura Geggel
Whether depositing four quarters or a $30 check, Endeavour Elementary School students are saving for their futures through school banking. Read more
Issaquah elementary schools earn King County eco honor
January 25, 2011
Creekside, Grand Ridge recognized for recycling
Milk carton, paper and bottle recycling? Check.
Composting? Capri Sun recycling? Check and check again.
Madelyn Fernstrom (left) and Jarrod Morgan, students in Sanjana Pathak’s fourth-grade class at Grand Ridge Elementary School, dump a classroom tub of mixed paper into a barrel for recycling. By Leslie Lederman
King County Green Schools Program honored Issaquah’s Creekside and Grand Ridge elementary schools in January for their resource conservation, recycling included.
Creekside and Grand Ridge were two of eight schools honored countywide.
Issaquah elementary schools earn King County eco honor
January 18, 2011
NEW — 5:30 p.m. Jan. 18, 2011
Milk carton, paper and bottle recycling? Check.
Composting? Capri Sun recycling? Check and check again.
King County Green Schools Program honored the Issaquah School District’s Creekside and Grand Ridge elementary schools in January for their resource conservation, recycling included.
Creekside and Grand Ridge were two of eight schools honored countywide.
“Each of these eight schools can be proud of how it involves students and staff in learning about conservation and improving conservation practices,” King County Green Schools Program Manager Dale Alekel said.
Creekside and Grand Ridge achieved Level 1 in the Green Schools Program, focusing on waste reduction and recycling.
Issaquah teachers earn national certification
January 11, 2011
After hundreds of hours of self-reflection, videotaping their classes and studying for subject tests, 31 teachers in the Issaquah School District have earned their National Board Certification.
This brings the total number of district board certified teachers to 81. Read more
Issaquah tragedies, triumphs define a tumultuous year
December 28, 2010
Traffic lines up on state Route 900 at Northwest Talus Drive in February. State Department of Transportation crews completed the long-running project in 2010. By Greg Farrar
The economy lurched from the recession, population growth all but stalled and Issaquah — after cutbacks and setbacks in 2009 — defied the odds to reach major milestones throughout 2010.
Momentum returned in 2010 after a year spent in a holding pattern. Set against the backdrop of a fragile recovery, leaders cut the ribbon on businesses and roads, laid the foundation for preservation and construction, and marked tragedies and successes. Read more
Santa Claus joins Eastside Fire & Rescue to collect toys Thursday
December 22, 2010
NEW — 2 p.m. Dec. 22, 2010
Christmas cheer comes to the Issaquah Brewhouse on Thursday evening, as Eastside Fire & Rescue and the pub partner to collect toys for the less fortunate.
EFR plans to park the “Reindeer Engine” outside the brewhouse, 35 W. Sunset Way, from 6-8 p.m. Thursday. People can drop off a new, unwrapped toy and receive a ticket for use at the eatery. Santa Claus is also expected to pick up the donated toys.
“This has been our biggest year yet,” Firefighter Danny Evanger, public relations officer for Union Local 2878, said in a statement. “We work hard to stay connected to the community we serve and there’s no better time to collect food and toys from our generous community than during the holiday season.”
Creekside students take Seven Habits program to heart
October 12, 2010
Annie Tang (left), Creekside Elementary School fifth-grader, and teacher Carrie Alexander learn Seven Habits to be effective. Contributed
Fifth-grader Annie Tang likes to play with the neighbors right after school. But since the new school year began at Creekside Elementary School, she has put first things first: homework.
Girl Scouts host open houses
September 7, 2010
Local Girl Scout troops are hosting informational meetings or open houses. Learn more by calling 641-1126. Middle and high school troops are welcoming new girls as well. All events are from 7-8 p.m.
Information meetings (all take place in school multipurpose rooms)
-Newcastle Elementary — Sept. 23
-Clark and Issaquah Valley elementary — Sept. 27, Clark multipurpose room
-Apollo Elementary — Sept. 28
-Cougar Ridge and Sunset elementary — Sept. 29, Cougar Ridge multipurpose room
-Briarwood and Maple Hills elementary — Sept. 30, Briarwood multipurpose room Read more
Creekside Elementary welcomes students with natural setting, high-tech touches
August 17, 2010
Robin Earl, Creekside Elementary School principal, stands in a balcony hallway overlooking the library core. Large windows bring the outdoor beauty inside. By Christopher Huber
To the tune of hammering and buzzing saws on a hot day at the end of July, Principal Robin Earl walked through the crowded hallways of her new school.
Creekside Elementary School tour / Aug. 16, 2010
August 16, 2010
