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Friday Harbor Elementary Students
learn about pumpkins and bees
Second graders at Friday Harbor Elementary School learn about the important role honey bees play in pollination as Colleen Howe shares her love of bee keeping with them. MORE PHOTOS
Soldier school 1860s style
posted 08/03/04
Children will have the opportunity to
experience the lives of soldiers in the 1860s during San Juan Island
National Historical Park’s second annual School of the Soldier scheduled
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, August 8 at American Camp.
Although recruits of all ages are encouraged to attend, most of the
activities are designed for children 8 years old and older. The day will be
filled with folk music, games, marching, musket drilling and other
activities. MORE INFORMATION
Sailing Races on Lopez Island
Brian Westlund photos
Students from the Fishermans Bay sailing school put their new skills to the test in their graduation race out of Fisherman's Bay Saturday, July 10, 2004.
Variety of programs at Orcas Rec
posted 07/02/04
Basketball, baseball, pizza and games and pond exploration are offered at Orcas Rec. MORE INFORMATION
Discover new trails in summer reading at the library
posted 06/30/04
Elementary-aged students are invited to have fun and earn prizes at our
annual Summer Reading Program, "Discover New Trails at your Library." Sign
up at the library.
In addition to lots of great reading, elementary aged students will enjoy
weekly scheduled entertainment and fun activities each Wednesday at 1:30 at
the library through August 4, 2004.
MORE INFORMATION
Summer Fun at Camp Eagle Rock
posted 07/02/04
Looking for some day time summer fun for your children or visting grandchildren? Camp Eagle Rock delivers heaps of fun this year under the direction of Camp Director Dona Ryba! The weekly program consists of swimming at San Juan Fitness pool, arts and crafts, games, singing, special events, field trips and new this summer is fishing and archery.
Camp runs weekly through August 13 and is open to kids ages 6-12. Camp hours are from 8:30 am-3:30 pm costing $70 per child. The fee includes all camp activities and a daily snack.
For families who need extra care for their children after camp care is offered till 5:30pm. Scholarships are available to children who qualify for the schools free or reduced lunch program. There are still a few spaces available each week, but are expected to fill soon. If you are interested in Camp Eagle Rock or any other camp opportunities offered by Island Rec, call 378-4953 or go to www.islandrec.org.
19th year for Ament's Summer day camp
posted 06/14/04
Bill and Rita Ament offer a creative arts day camp featuring arts & crafts, dance, drama, swimming, games, music, singing and outdoor fun.
In its 19th year, the camp continues with a variety of themes: Native American Indian teachings and celebrations, plus learning the art of many old and new Dance
styles and the acting.
The are four day camps offer range of age appropriate activities at the beach, forests, lakes
and field. MORE INFORMATION
Pod Nods
posted 06/13/04
Pod Nods return to The Whale Museum for marine science adventures on four
Friday nights this summer: July 2, 9, 23 and August 13, 2004.
These popular "pajama parties" in the Museum for children ages 5-8 will be
led by a Museum Educator Kendall Berry, with assistance from other adult
professionals and college students. Youth participants will learn to value
whales and their environment through art projects, science labs, music,
games, and the traditional flashlight tour of exhibits.
Each date will have a different theme:
- July 2, J Pod;
- July 9, K Pod;
- July 23, L Pod;
- August 13, Superpod.
Each Pod Nod will begin at 6:30 p.m. with pick-up Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. Bedtime snack and light breakfast are included.
The cost for each Pod Nod is $35 for children/grandchildren of Museum
members, and $39 for non-members. There is a $5 studio fee for July 23 when
the group will make a special visit to the Hard Clay Café. A grant from the
Friday Harbor Elementary School PTA has insured that scholarships will be
available for qualified local children.
To register a child in a Pod Nod or to receive more information, please
visit or call The Whale Museum at 378-4710, ext. 23. Pre-registration is
required to insure a low adult to child ratio --and a great experience for
the Pod Nodders!
Bucks excel at Big White
posted 05/19/04
Joshua Buck, 12, and Tanner Buck, 10, both passed the "Hot Shots" level at the Big White Ski Resort Ski School in Kelona, British Columbia this winter, the highest level achievable at the school for their age group. FULL STORY AND MORE PHOTOS
Plenty of smiles at 14th Children's Festival
posted 05/03/04
Island Rec's Children's Festival attracted dozens of children Saturday, May 1, 2004. The sunny weather added to the enjoyment. Magic shows, crafts, arts, dance, costumes, free food were just part of the fun. TWO PAGES OF PHOTOS
Almost Spring
posted 03/09/04
A pair of lambs soaked up the sun on a West Valley Road farm. Matt Pranger photo
MORE PHOTOS
Kuheim takes first place in quiz rally
posted 03/12/04
PRESS RELEASE: Congratulations to Heidi Kuheim, 11, of San Juan County Pony Club, and three members of the Carbon River Pony Club who won first place in the Jr. D division of the Northwest Region Quiz Rally in Auburn on Saturday March 6, 2004. There were 19 teams at the rally, with 12 in the Jr. D division. MORE INFORMATION
Two Dylans excel in geography
posted 03/08/04
Friday Harbor fifth-grader Dylan Nelson and eighth-grader Dylan Marriner are in the top 100 students who will compete in the state Geography Bee in Tacoma April 2, 2004. The winner will represent the state in the National Geography Bee. FULL STORY
Activities for Kids at the Library
posted 01/10/04
Regularly scheduled after-school activities take place on the second and
fourth Wednesdays of the month at the San Juan Island Library. Mark your calendars for Game Days and Craft Days for elementary-aged children at 3:30 p.m.
In January Craft Day will feature the art and craft of sand painting. Come
January 14 after school to learn how and to practice sand painting. Other
craft programs have included making animals from pipe cleaners and learning
basic origami. Come January 28 for Game Day-- a chance to play board games
like Clue, Parcheesi, Boggle, I Spy and others.
Craft and Game Days are supervised by library staff or volunteers. Teens
may supervise game and craft days to earn Dollars for Scholars volunteer
credits or teens may apply for paid teen library assistant internship
positions. Other library volunteer work such as shelving is also available
to teens who want to earn Dollars for Scholars scholarship funds.
The Library's collection includes both fiction and non-fiction books for
very young children, for grade-school aged children and for adults. In
addition to its collections of books, audio books and videos to loan, the
library also provides computers for the public use.
Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Tuesday
and Thursday from 10 AM to 8 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday
from 1 PM to 5 PM. Library cards are free to island residents with proof
of residency.
Blanket of snow covers San Juans
posted 01/04/04
In Friday Harbor, nineteen-month-old Gladys Alberts trudges through snow for the first time. A few inches of snow fell early Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004. MORE PHOTOS
Science and history come to life for elementary school students
Pumpkin photos contributed by Jo Sandwith
Guard Sunstrom hosted first grades from Friday Harbor Elementary School in
his pumpkin patch in October 2003. This farm fieldtrip was an extension of their language
arts and science unit on pumpkins. MORE PHOTOS OF PUMPKINS, BEEKEEPING, EDIBLE GARDENING and PIG WAR.
Fire prevention week wraps up
posted 10/10/03
The Town of Friday Harbor and San Juan Island fire departments provided a
variety of hands on fire safety lessons for students at Friday Harbor
Elementary School during fire safety week Oct. 6-11, 2003. An Open House will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the San Juan Island Fire Dept. station at 1011 Mullis Street on Saturday, Oct. 11. MORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHOTOS
Athletes of the future begin training
Alison and two friends squeezed in a little practice after watching the Wolverines beat Mount Vernon Christian 5-0.
Girl Scout Troop 1949 ready to serve
posted 09/30/03
Girl Scout Troop 1949 of Friday Harbor focuses their energy on helping three island institutions - Wolf Hollow, Islands Convalescent Center and the Animal Shelter. FULL STORY
Dance Happy Classes begin Sept. 9
posted 08/27/03
Bill Ament's Dance Happy Classes begin September 9, 2003 in Friday Harbor. There are dance classes for children ages two and a half to 12 years old, teens and adults. Cost is $36.00 per month. Pre-registration necessary. MORE INFORMATION
Island youth act and skate
Island Rec sponsored a Skateboard Tournament Saturday, July 19, 2003. THREE PAGES OF PHOTOS
Dozens of island children acted in Missoula Children's Theatre production of Hansel and Gretel on Saturday, July 19, 2003. THREE PAGES OF PHOTOS
Orcas Island Rec offers variety of activities
posted 06/23/03
Orcas Island Rec programs is offering Volleyball Camp, Day Camp for three to six-year-olds, a bike ride to Shaw Island bike ride and tennis lessons during the next few weeks. MORE INFORMATION
Plan now for children's activities
posted 06/20/03
Looking for activities for children this summer. A free, hands on, natural and cultural history camp for 8-10 year old children will be run June 27-29. Bill and Rita Ament's Summer Creative Arts Day Camp takes place in July and August. The Whale Musuem offers four Pod Nods. The Missoula Children's Theatre comes to town July 14-19. Island children audition for Hansel and Gretel on Monday, rehearse all week and perform twice on Saturday. And Island Rec and Orcas Island Rec offer a variety of programs.
Island skateboarder wins trophy at Tooth and Nail Festival
posted 06/14/03
Three island skaters participated in the Pacific Northwest Amatuer Skateboard contest last weekend at the Big Tooth and Nail Festival. The second annual event was held at Camp Christa at Island Lake by Silverdale. FULL STORY
Blue Demons win Championship
posted 06/09/03
The Friday Harbor Little League Blue Demons worked hard together and accomplished their goal of winning the 2003 Girls Softball Majors Championship. "This 5th and 6th grade team excelled way beyond my expectations," said Coach Greg Avery. The girls played their best on Saturday, June 7, 2003 in a double header against Anacortes winning the first game 11 - 4 and losing the second game 15 - 8 ending their season with a 10 - 1 record. STORY AND PHOTO
Third-graders dig in
posted 05/20/03
As part of the San Juan Island School District/University of Washington
Marine Lab K-12 Out Reach Program, third-gGraders at Friday Harbor Elementary
School assisted their partners at the UW Labs with the collection of data. FULL STORY
Students study science on Snowgoose
posted 05/13/03
Friday Harbor Elementary School students spent half a day aboard the
research vessel, the Snow Goose on Thursday, May 8, 2003. The field trip was
an extension of their year long study of marine life and the geography of
the San Juan Islands. FULL STORY
Winning words posted
posted 05/08/03
The Young Authors Fiction Contest winning essays are posted. Three middle school students and three high school students won awards in the contest sponsored by San Juan Island Library. The writers finished the thought "Out of the darkness, there came a light..."
MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNERS
HIGH SCHOOL WINNERS
STORY ABOUT CONTEST
Plenty of Swing'n and Spring'n
at the Kids festival
posted 05/04/03
There were animals to pet, faces to paint, costumes to parade in at the 13th Children's Festival, sponsored by Island Rec, Saturday, May 3, 2003. This year's theme was "Swing 'n and Spring 'n." FULL STORY
Students clean up Jacksons beach
Left to right, first row: Phillip Maloney, Paul St. Marie, Jonathan Maloney
J. Sandwith, Alaina Schultz, Chris Maloney
Cheri Jackson, Margo Posenjak, Carol Ford
posted 04/24/03
Students from the Friday Harbor Middle School Builders Club conducted a beach cleanup at Jacksons Beach after school on Tuesday in celebration of Earth Day.
Plenty of eggs and fun at Jacksons Beach
posted 04/21/03
Two-and-a-half year old Dahlis Serina was intent on peeling the eggs she gathered at the annual Jacksons Beach Easter Egg hunt. The Friday Harbor Firefighters Association dyes and hides 2,000 eggs for the annual event. MORE PHOTOS
Grosjacques shows students
sheep shearing
posted 04/11/03
Catherine Grosjacques is a Friday Harbor High School Senior, track star,
4-H Junior Leader, 4-H member and "Farmer of the Month". Two years ago she
was one of three youth who joined adults from around the state at "Sheep
Shearing School". FULL STORY AND PHOTOS
Troop 90 snow camps
posted 04/10/03
A few weeks ago, 15 Boy Scouts from San Juan Island Troop 90, four adults and the sister of one of the scouts bundled up and set out for an adventure in the snow at Mount Baker. Carrying all of their gear they hiked in through new and unbroken snow until they found a site suitable for building snow caves. FULL STORY
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