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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-08 Tukwila ReporterSCHOOL CONNECTIONS: Tukwila School District update, pages 14-16 [see us online lk.www.tukwilareportercom 2 AUGUST 2015 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com Tukwila asked to cut water use 10% BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Tukwila's residents and businesses, along with other members of the Cascade Water Alliance, are being asked to voluntarily curtail their water use by 10 percent be- cause of the continuing drought. The alliance is joining Seattle Public Utilities, Tacoma Water and the City of Ev- erett in calling for the reduction in water use. The City of Tukwila included a message in water bills to customers about the im- tukwila portance of conserving water and pointing them to Cascade Water's tips for watering wisely, said city spokeswoman Rachel Bi- anchi. Cascade and its members, Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond, Tukwila and the Sammamish Plateau and Skyway Water and Sewer districts, get their drink- ing water from the Seattle water supply. T'ogtival Friday, August 21st 12:00-4:OOpm Cascade View Community Park 14211 37th Ave South, Tukwila Water Balloon Fight Entertainment Bouncers Face Painting Food Concessions - and much more! This family friendly event is FREE but we will be collecting TOY DONATIONS in support of Tukwila's Spirit of Giving Program. TUKWILA PARKS & RECREATION gt4o Historic low river levels, combined with record-setting hot and dry weather have significantly increased the demand for wa- ter, according to a Cascade Water Alliance news release. These reductions in water use will help the region further maximize its water sup- ply for people and fish, according to the release. Pool district election A new Board of Commissioners for the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District is almost set. Now, all that has to happen is for Tuk- wila's voters to approve a change of gov- ernance of the pool district in the Nov. 3 general election. Voters created the pool district in 2011 to oversee the operations of the Tukwila Pool next to Foster High School. The change in governance and the names of the six candidates will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. The commissioner election becomes moot if the governance change isn't approved. During a special three-day filing period that ended Aug. 7, six Tukwila residents filed to run for five board positions. Four of the candidates are running un- opposed, which pretty much ensures their election. They are Vanessa Zaputil, Posi- tion 1, Ellen C. Gengler, Position 2, Chris- tine Neuffer, Position 3, and Jeri Frangello- Anderson, Position 5. There is one "contested" race: David Puki and Michael Robert Neher both filed to run for Position 5 on the commission. Garage sale this weekend The 22nd Annual Tukwila Community Garage Sale Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23. The city will publish a list of all the sale addresses in local papers and online. Par- ticipants will receive a Tukwila Garage Sale kit with a "Tukwila Community Garage Sale" sign, tips for having a successful sale, and a list of re -use agencies that take dona- tions. Free dental care offered Smiles@Southcenter in Tukwila is offer- ing on Sept. 10 free dental services for vet- erans and their immediate families as part of Freedom Day USA, a national Thank You Movement. Participating businesses provide a thank you gift, in the form of free services, goods, discounts, and various other offers. "Our men and women of our armed forces make great personal sacrifices in order to secure and protect our freedoms" said Dr. Robert Martino, founder of the Freedom Day USA event. Smiles@Southcenter is at 15425 53rd Ave. S., Tukwila. Rail route picked The Sound Transit Board of Directors has selected the route along Interstate 5 as the preferred alternative for extending Link light rail from the Angle Lake station to Federal Way. The route, with stations near Highline College, South 272nd Street, and the Fed- eral Way Transit Center, would travel along the west side of Interstate 5 between sta- tions and maximize future transit -oriented development around the stations, accord- ing to a Sound Transit news release. The preferred alternative includes three stations: one in Kent/Des Moines on the east side of SR 99, another in Federal Way at the Star Lake park-and-ride at South 272nd Street, and a third at the Federal Way Transit Center. Staff will also evaluate potential modifications in the Kent/Des Moines and Federal Way station areas. Tukwila is a confluence of cultures, transportation and commerce. And the people who choose to live here all desire great schools, great neighborhoods and great opportunity. It brings out the best of us all when we are united in celebrating our civic pride, our appreciation of diversity or even our beloved Seahawks. We are Tukwila. Let's make it shine. www.LetTukwilaShine.com Paid for by Citizens Voting for Ekberg www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » AUGUST 2015 3 Thank Thorndyke teacher for 'Dick and Jane' BY PAT BRODIN TUKWILA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Hearing about all the "back to school" sales means that classes are just around the corner. Many will recall the reading series that was instrumental in helping a generation of new readers called the "Dick and Jane" books. What you may not know is that a former Thorndyke Elementary School teacher, Elizabeth Rider Montgom- ery, wrote and co-authored eight of the sto- ries in the "Dick and Jane" texts that began use in first -grade classrooms across the country in the 1940s and 1950s. Elizabeth Rider was born in Huaras, Peru, on July 12, 1902, the daughter of mis- sionary parents. Her parents returned to the United States, first to Independence, Mo., when she was a year and a half old and then later to Seattle. She taught from 1921 to 1924 in the two -room Thorndyke Finding the Connection • Since 1989 • Where it's hone and you're family. Providing Premier Memory Care Day Stay • Short Term • Permanent Residency Call Today For A Tour WEATHEIV IN\ 253-630-7496 • www.weatherlyinn.com/kent 15101 SE 272nd St., Kent, WA 98042 Close to Hwy 18 on Kent-Kangley Tukwila Historical Society School. As an el- ementary school teacher, she was convinced that the quality of primary readers needed improving and she set out to write a better one. Seven years and sev- eral attempts later "Look and See" featuring the char- acters of Dick and Jane was published in 1940. Elizabeth Montgomery be- came a staff writer for Scott, Foresman Co. where she published 14 additional books and a six -part series entitled "Health for All" between the years 1940-1965. Ms. Montgomery was a prolific author Eliza bet h Montgomery taught at Thorndyke Elementary from 1921 to 1924. tukwila's and gained acclaim as a juvenile non-fic- tion writer with 13 juvenile fiction novels, 34 juvenile non-fiction books, one adult fiction title, eight plays, plus numerous magazine articles. During her 40 -year career as a professional writer, she was awarded the National Presswomen and Penwomen awards as well as several na- tional awards for her plays. Not bad con- sidering a humble beginning in art, then finding her passion in a brief yet pivotal time in a Tukwila school. Pat Brodin is treasurer of the Tukwila Historical Society. The society operates the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center, 14475 59th Ave. S., Tukwila. Reach the cen- ter by phone at 206 -244 -HIST or via email at tukwilaheritagectr@tukwilahistory.org. 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She went on to write children's books. 4 justicefor all Tukwila Elementary School students learned an important lesson in our justice system when they tried a fellow student for chewing gum in class. 5 editor'snote It's an important political year for Tukwila with voters having the responsibility of selecting a new mayor. 12 stemsteam Tukwila's schools are ensuring that their students are prepared for the jobs of the future by integrating STEAM in to the classroom. 13 neweoaeh The Foster High School football team has a new coach who played in high school and college and is a familiar face. tukwila reporter SOUND PUBLISHING INC. >19426 68th Avenue South > Kent, WA 98032 >253.872.6600 > www.tukwilareporter.com 4 AUGUST 2015 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com Second graders learn about justice in trial BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM In Tukwila, second -graders learn hands on how the jus- tice system works by trying one of their own, accused of chewing gum in class. For 10 years, Tukwila's Municipal Court judge, Kim- berly Walden, has welcomed second graders from Tukwila Elementary School to her courtroom at City Hall as part of her Courts for Kids program. Affordable Wills Simple Will Trust Will for minor children Community Prop. Agreement Durable Power of Attorney Directive to Physician $300.00 $350.00 $200.00 $150.00 $75.00 Mention this ad for package discount. MOGREN, GLESSNER, ROTI & AHRENS P.S. Attorneys at Law 15 So. Grady Way, 100 Evergreen Building, Renton, WA 98057 (425) 255-4542 • www.mgrlaw.com The Hi -dere Musical Theltre Presents September 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27 Highline Performing Arts Center 401 S 152nd, Burien, WA 98148 Tickets and info available at www.hi-liners.org 206-617-2152 AT LEFT: Tukwila Municipal Court Judge Kimberly Walden, left, applauds second graders from Tukwila Elementary School at the end of a mock trial in her courtroom. She defended second grader Hawo Bashir, who was found guilty of chewing gum in class. AT RIGHT: Second grader Sena Lewis was the judge in the mock trial. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter She also brings her message to middle and high schools, wearing the traditional black robe of a judge. where the older students learn that breaking the law can Walden defended the accused gum -chewer, second - have life-long consequences. grader Hawo Bashir, repeatedly knocking down evidence "Our primary goal is trust and confidence in the judi- that was circumstantial. The sweet smell could have been cial system," Walden said of bringing the second -graders cologne and maybe Hawo had simply done a good deed to her court. The students learn that if they're ever in court, when she picked up a gum wrapper that was in her lap. they'll be heard and treated fairly and But there was one piece of evidence equally, she said. Walden couldn't refute. The final witness "We hope that by targeting the saw Hawo blow a pink bubble. Judge Lew - younger kids, we are going to hit a gen- is sentenced her to cleanup duty. eration of kids so they can grow up and - Prior to the trial, Walden talked to the have that particular value. It means a lot students about what happens even before to us," she said. a defendant ends up in court. It starts with Walden and members of her staff also a crime. teach Junior Achievement. `' If you see a crime, what number to you Walden briefed the second -graders call? 911, the kids answered. Who re - on the players in a trial - the judge, _ sponds? A Tukwila Police officer. the bailiff, the prosecutors, the defense — - One of those officers, Leslie Shuck, who attorney, the defendant and the jury. is also a DARE officer, gave the students Soon, teachers would assign students to insight into how officers investigate a those roles for the scripted mock trial. crime. She used the case of a stolen watch First, Walden ran through some l as an example. courtroom vocabulary: If you did it, Officers will ask witnesses for a descrip- you're guilty. If you didn't do it, you're not guilty. She went to great lengths to impress the students with a cornerstone of the judicial system: jurors must find someone guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Walden took the players to a different room to go over the trial proceedings, while Mayor Jim Haggerton, as he has done for past mock trials, explained how city govern- ment works and answered questions. Haggerton is retiring as mayor at year's end. Everyone stood when Sena Lewis walked to the bench, Officer Leslie Shuck describes her gear. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter tion of the suspects and what they stole. She asked the students to define conceal: "Hide" the watches, students answered. And, officers will want to know in which direction the suspects fled, either on foot or in a car. 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She defended second grader Hawo Bashir, who was found guilty of chewing gum in class. AT RIGHT: Second grader Sena Lewis was the judge in the mock trial. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter She also brings her message to middle and high schools, wearing the traditional black robe of a judge. where the older students learn that breaking the law can Walden defended the accused gum -chewer, second - have life-long consequences. grader Hawo Bashir, repeatedly knocking down evidence "Our primary goal is trust and confidence in the judi- that was circumstantial. The sweet smell could have been cial system," Walden said of bringing the second -graders cologne and maybe Hawo had simply done a good deed to her court. The students learn that if they're ever in court, when she picked up a gum wrapper that was in her lap. they'll be heard and treated fairly and But there was one piece of evidence equally, she said. Walden couldn't refute. The final witness "We hope that by targeting the saw Hawo blow a pink bubble. Judge Lew - younger kids, we are going to hit a gen- is sentenced her to cleanup duty. eration of kids so they can grow up and - Prior to the trial, Walden talked to the have that particular value. It means a lot students about what happens even before to us," she said. a defendant ends up in court. It starts with Walden and members of her staff also a crime. teach Junior Achievement. `' If you see a crime, what number to you Walden briefed the second -graders call? 911, the kids answered. Who re - on the players in a trial - the judge, _ sponds? A Tukwila Police officer. the bailiff, the prosecutors, the defense — - One of those officers, Leslie Shuck, who attorney, the defendant and the jury. is also a DARE officer, gave the students Soon, teachers would assign students to insight into how officers investigate a those roles for the scripted mock trial. crime. She used the case of a stolen watch First, Walden ran through some l as an example. courtroom vocabulary: If you did it, Officers will ask witnesses for a descrip- you're guilty. If you didn't do it, you're not guilty. She went to great lengths to impress the students with a cornerstone of the judicial system: jurors must find someone guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Walden took the players to a different room to go over the trial proceedings, while Mayor Jim Haggerton, as he has done for past mock trials, explained how city govern- ment works and answered questions. Haggerton is retiring as mayor at year's end. Everyone stood when Sena Lewis walked to the bench, Officer Leslie Shuck describes her gear. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter tion of the suspects and what they stole. She asked the students to define conceal: "Hide" the watches, students answered. And, officers will want to know in which direction the suspects fled, either on foot or in a car. Later, at a student's request, Shuck described in detail what was inside the pockets of her uniform or on her belt buckle. There's her radio with an ear piece so she can hear some- [ more TRIAL page 10] FREE BINGO Imperial Bingo Connection 3100 East Valley Road Renton 425-656-5257 (Wed Fri Sat Sun) FREE BINGO Every Saturday What you buy at tills for 11 AM session Play FREE for 2:30 session Buy -in - Machines - Singles - Stars - Doubles Small Crowds = Better Chance To Win FREE BINGO Read us online 24/7 with regular updates www.tukwilareporter CASCADE MEMORIAL Bow cost cremation & funerals $495 Simple Cremation $895 Direct Burial Bellevue 425.641.6100 Federal Way 253.874.9000 Online arrangements available CascadeMemorial.com rD 0 • • > write staff regional publisher polly shepherd publisher ellen morrison publisher@tukwilareporter.com editor dean radford editor@tukwilareporter.com 425.255.3484, ext. 5150 circulation jay krause 253.872.6610 The Tukwila Reporter encourages reader participation in your community newspaper. Share your thoughts in a letter to the editor (200 words or Tess) including your full name, address and phone number. HERE'S HOW To submit a letter to the editor, E-MAIL: editor@ tukwilareporter.com FAX: 253.437.6016 MAIL: 19426 68th Ave. 5., Ste. A, Kent, WA 98032 STORY IDEAS: dradford@ tukwilareporter.com ONLINE CALENDAR: tukwilareporter.com www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » AUGUST 2015 5 tukwilacommentary Tukwila picking its team Even if I've written this before it bears repeating: Election season is one of those times when we should all try to pay attention to what's happening in our City Hall. This is particularly true this year, when voters get to select a new mayor, which doesn't seem to happen too often in Tukwila, typically every eight years. But that seems to show that most of the time, voters are happy with the leadership at the top. The last eight years or so have seen dramatic and mostly welcome development and change to Tukwila. The South - center urban district is realizing its full potential as a commercial, retail and residential center. And it's much easier to navigate with road improvements west of the mall. Southcenter Parkway was extended, opening up what will become the next gem in the city - the Segale family's massive development at Tukwila South. Tukwila International Boulevard is a safer place (but still pay attention to your surroundings). The city is working diligently with its neighborhoods to find out what needs to be done to make them better places to live. City Hall even plays a role in making Tukwila's schools even better, through partnerships and in help- ing the families whose children attend them through its human services program. I think this year's mayoral election is particularly important. Mayor Jim Haggerton, along with his ad- ministrative staff AND the City Council, have laid the groundwork for a next -generation Tukwila. Hagger- ton is leaving the city in pretty good shape. But a city can't rest on its mayor's laurels and must always keep moving forward and planning for a fu- ture that isn't always clear. That's a challenge. Running for mayor are two sound leaders, Allan Ekberg and De'Sean Quinn (alphabetical), both ex- perienced City Council members who bring a wealth of knowledge and integrity to the job. No matter the results on Nov 3, Tukwila can't lose. The key in this election is to focus on the future, to build on the city's achievements and to respect each other, no matter our failings. This is election is not only an important civic event in the life of Tukwila, it should be a civil time in the city as well. Dean A. Radford can be reached at 425-255-3484, ext. 5150. STEAM building in schools The 2015-16 school year is almost here, and we are full STEAM ahead! STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. It's likely that you have heard of the national emphasis on STEM education, but in Tukwila we are pioneer- ing the movement to include the "A'— art is a fundamental way of viewing and expressing oneself in the world; in our fluid, inter -disciplinary work- force, there is an aesthetic/ design component to every STEM project and there is a STEM component to every art project (which is why Show- alter art teacher Mariah Or- donez was personally invited the White House this spring to demonstrate her outstanding use of technology in the class- room, for example). So what is STEAM? And why is it important? You are likely familiar with the tradi- tional approach to classroom instruction, where each sub- ject is taught in a designated time with a singular focus on that subject. In a STEAM classroom, science/technol- ogy/engineering/art/math connections are brought in throughout every discipline. A teacher won't just read "The Three Little Pigs" — students [ more COOGAN page 6 ] Racial progress comes when people work together The last couple of years has revealed the manner in which some police de- partments have treated black individuals in stressful confrontational encounters. Overt, covert or unconscious bias has re- sulted in injury or loss of life. The Black Lives Matter Movement (BLMM) appro- priately calls out for change. The BLMM should continue to work with churches, political and social justice organizations. Demonstrations are helpful in generat- ing attention from the general public. The BLMM should stop trying to put public officials on the spot in public set- tings. You will hear something like "all lives matter." It misses the point, doesn't it? The BLMM does itself a disservice when interrupting and insulting the very people who are most likely to be support- ive of the movement. These unpleasant events occurred in Phoenix and Seattle at Bernie Sanders gatherings. Basic rule of politics: Don't antagonize people if you want their support. We need a BLMM that welcomes people to be involved and supportive. We need a BLMM that in- troduces thoughtful proposals to mayors and police departments. On the flip side, the government needs to make every ef- fort to put into practice good ideas pre- sented by the BLMM. Tukwila Reporter columnist Chuck Parrish can be reached via email at chuck- parrish2009@gmai 1. com 6 AUGUST 2015 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com [ COOGAN from page 5] will consider the design elements of each of the houses and try to build their own. More importantly, STEAM is a way of teaching across all subject areas. The teacher is a facilitator, and when students receive new information, that's just the beginning; they are then asked to USE the information in collaborative, engaging, hands-on ways to solve real-world problems. Learning looks a lot more like the modern workplace or laboratory than the typical classroom! Here's an example: After learning some ba- sic geometric and measuring concepts last year, teams of eighth -graders had to de- sign a new (pretend) city playground and present their drafts to actual City Council members. Across the nation and in the Puget Sound area in particular, there is a sig- nificant shortage of skilled workers for STEAM -related jobs. A report from Wash- ington STEM estimates that 50,000 high- tech jobs in the state will go unfilled be- cause of an inadequate workforce by 2017. Furthermore, STEAM jobs are among the most profitable, expanding, and employ- able in the nation, with the average salary of a STEAM professional exceeding the na- tional wage average by 71 percent, accord- ing to the U.S. Department of Commerce. 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In other words, we owe it to our students (and our economy) to expose them early and often to STEAM thinking and careers. When you consider that minorities and females are critically underrepresented in these fields, our obligation — as the most diverse district in the nation — becomes even greater. Our local children are not go- ing to be the next generation of high-tech consumers; they are going to be the next generation of innovators! This bright eco- nomic future is open to each and every one of our students. We have already begun on this impor- tant STEAM transformation. Last year, our new STEAM executive director, Dr. Gregory King, forged important partner- ships and planning that are going to pave the way for the future of our schools. All of our elementary schools began robot- ics clubs, hundreds of students learned to code across all grade levels, Foster High students paired with professional scien- tists to complete a yearlong research proj- ect, Showalter students spent a week with doctors learning about forensic medicine, and we brought panels of diverse scien- tists and engineers to Showalter through UW's MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) program, among other ini- tiatives. This summer alone, students spent a week working as NOAA marine research- ers; every student in Showalter's summer - school program participated in a STEAM- tastic camp with high-tech, career -focused workshops; our teachers are getting trained to offer more and more advanced - placement STEAM courses; we have a full- day STEAM Academy (professional devel- opment) for teachers coming up on Aug. 26; and we are partnering with UW's Joint Institute for the Study of Atmosphere and Ocean to provide potential mentors and workshops. 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United for Quality Care 8 AUGUST 2015 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com City of Tukwila • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Online: TukwilaWA.gov MAYOR: Jim Haggerton COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Kate Kruller www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » AUGUST 2015 9 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Joe Duffie • Dennis Robertson • Allan Ekberg Verna Seal • Kathy Hougardy • De'Sean Quinn TUKWILA CITY PAGES Time to put on your bargain -hunting shoes and shop Tukwila's Annual Community Garage Sale - Saturday & Sunday, August 22-23 - list and map of locations at TukwilaWA.gov/yardsale.html The city of opportunity Ll�ces44444e4449(eitoiez Scenes from Touch -A -Truck event - July 25 attWe, ieeid Southcenter by Kate Kruller, 2015 Council President This year, the Tukwila Planning Commission and City Council have been working through the final stages of a process that has a significant impact in our neighborhoods. Overall, we are updating another part of the City of Tukwila's Comprehen- sive Plan. The name of this important document sounds so bureaucratic, cumbersome and wonky, but it really is where the community can articulate what we want for Tukwila's future. This is all part of a mandatory periodic ten-year update prescribed by the Department of Com- merce. Tukwila has been updating each element over the past couple of years. A Comprehensive Plan is a broad statement of community goals and policies that guides the community as it grows and changes over time. It provides specific guidance for future legislative and administrative actions, which reflects the re- sults of citizen involvement and technical analysis. Currently, the City Council is making, reviewing and evaluating proposed changes to the last three elements of the Plan (there are 15 overall): Tuk- wila International Boulevard District, Housing and Residential Neighborhoods. We are also updating the Introduction, Vision, Glossary and Maps. Tukwila is literally determining the type, scale and character of private and public develop- ment, as well as where it should occur. Topics of consideration include issues like affordable housing, Air B&Bs, condominiums, cottage housing, duplexes, group homes, manufactured homes, mixed-use development, mobile homes, mother-in-law apartments, sidewalk policies, single-family housing in -fill, smaller lot sizes, townhomes, and so on. There was a Public Hearing on August 10 which allowed the community to provide additional input and feedback. Next, the City Council will discuss the comments captured at the Pub- lic Hearing and make any last revisions at the City Council meeting on August 24 at 7:OOpm. Members of the community will have the op- portunity to speak to the issue at the August 24 meeting when the Comprehensive Plan agenda item is discussed. After that, the public is invited to listen and observe the review session. This likely will be the last round of input from the Council, as the Plan updates are scheduled to be finalized to go before the Council for adoption on September 21. ti • • • • City of Tukwila Fall Clean-up Collection Event Saturday, September 19 - 8:30AM to 3:OOPM In partnership with Waste Management, Tukwila's Cleanup Event allows residents to drop off hard -to -dispose -of items! Two locations! Saar's Super Saver Foods 3725 South 144th Street Tukwila Community Center 12424 - 42nd Avenue South ELECTRONICS - PCs, monitors, laptops, printers, scanners, desktop copiers; televisions, stereos, VCRs, radios, and cellular phones (Limit3 each per item) SCRAP METAL - (Max. 2'x2'x2; 35 lbs.) LARGE APPLIANCES - Stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, freezers, refrig- erators, air conditioners and water heaters (Limit3 each per item) FURNITURE - Mattresses, box springs (all sizes); chairs (loungers, rocking, dining, lawn); loveseats, sofas (NO sofa beds); dressers, patio furniture and other large furniture MISCELLANEOUS - Small appliances; yard waste; flattened cardboard (NO plastic or wax coating); lawn mowers (must be free of fuel and oil) Watch for the clean-up flyer in the mail, call 206-431-2445, or get the collection details online at TukwilaWA.gov Learn emergency response skills - FREE The City of Tukwila Fire Department and Emergency Management are offering FEMA -sponsored Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training at no charge, starting Saturday, September 12. This class is open to anyone at least 14 years of age who lives, works or plays in the City. � i1• • COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM In the event of a large-scale emer- gency, professional responders may not be immediately available in your neighborhood as they are tasked with multiple priorities. Through CERT training, individuals and or- ganizations learn life-saving response skills to help each other until professionals arrive. During the 21 hours of training, CERT covers a variety of topics including light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, terrorism awareness, fire safety and more. Classes run on three Saturdays - September 12, 19 and 26 - from 8:00AM to 5:00PM each day, and will include a final drill on the last day. (Lunch will be on your own.) To receive a certificate of comple- tion, participants must attend all classes and the final drill. For more information about the class or to sign up, please call 206- 971-8742, or email CERT@TukwilaWA.gov. Speak with a Councilmember about what's on your mind! Billy Baroo's at Foster Golf Links 13500 Interurban Ave S 10:OOAM to 12:00 NOON "text Chat: spt.12 "See You in the Park" events popular with neighbors and City staff At neighborhood parks throughout the City, Tukwila's Parks Department hosted a series of events called "See You in the Park" On four Wednesday evenings during July and on National Night Out, over 750 neighbors joined City staff members and elected officials for a free barbecue and an opportunity to share their priorities for Tukwila's parks. The Tukwila Fire Department administered free blood pressure testing, members of the Tukwila Police Department's Community Policing Team played badminton and other games with young people (and were often defeated by them), and staff shared information on important upcoming issues, such as the City's Comprehensive Plan update. These City -sponsored events enabled the Parks De- partment to get more direct feedback from park us- ers, forge relationships between residents and Parks staff, and foster neighborhood "ownership" of these important assets. Overall, the feedback received by the City indicated that neighbors are generally pleased with the maintenance and cleanliness of Tukwila's residential parks. These facilities are well - loved and used, and there was significant enthusi- asm for the various "See You in the Park" events. Neighbors also provided a number of ideas and suggestions for improving neighborhood parks, including the need for more swings, drinking fountains, and park -based community events. Ideas specific to certain parks were also offered, such as converting parts of Crestview and Duwamish parks into off -leash areas. Riverton neighbors shared thoughts on redirecting the trail so that it does not go through the barbecue shelter. They also requested that staff look into adding beehives to enhance Gully Gardens. Neighbors around Duwamish Park were interested in having a food forest or community garden constructed there. Although there is currently no funding for realization of these ideas, the "See You in the Park" events serve as great reference points for future planning by the Department. The events allowed Parks staff to bet- ter understand each individual park and its users, and how to best provide continued support. Over 160 people shared contact information with Parks staff, who will follow up and make direct connections with these neighbors. City updating marijuana regulations Since 2011 Washington State has allowed the use of medical mari- juana, under specific rules set forth by State statute. However, a partial veto of that legislation created a fragmented and incon- sistent system of regulation. For this reason, the City of Tukwila established a moratorium in 2011, prohibiting medical marijuana collective gardens and dispensaries. Recent changes by the Wash- ington State Legislature have clarified issues regarding medical marijuana and aligned its regulation with recreational marijuana, which was established by a voter -approved initiative in 2012. Now that State law has been made clear, the City of Tukwila has updated its regulations around both medical and recreational marijuana to clearly implement state law. In July, the City Coun- cil's Community Affairs and Parks subcommittee forwarded a draft ordinance to the Planning Commission, which subsequently sent the ordinance to the City Council's Committee of the Whole for consideration. These get-togethers proved to be a positive way for City staff to hear di- rectly from parks users and neigh- bors. Parks Department and other City employees who attended truly appreciated the opportunity and the participation of all who took the time to attend these "See You in the Park" events. Less water consumption is good conservation With little snow this past winter and record temperatures this sum- mer, our water supply is running low. The Cascade Water Alliance, of which Tukwila is a member, has joined Seattle Public Utilities and others in asking all residents to participate in a voluntary water cur- tailment effective immediately. Customers are asked to cuttheirwa- ter usage by 10%. This voluntary water conservation could help to avoid further curtailment, including mandatory conservation meth- ods. There are many easy steps you can take in your own home or business to conserve water as part of this collective voluntary effort. Indoors, be sure to check your faucets and toilets for leaks - drip- ping faucets can lead to thousands of gallons of wasted water! Take shorter showers, and only run your dishwasher and washing ma- chine when they are full. Turn off the water when brushing your teeth to save additional water. There are many ways to curtail water usage outdoors by carefully monitoring your water use habits. • Let the lawn go dormant and wait until fall for new plantings. • If you use sprinklers, try to make sure your plants get only the water they need - overwatering is more damaging to most plants than underwatering, so limit watering to twice a week. • Water before 8:OOAM or after 7:00PM for maximum efficiency. • Keep your sprinklers maintained and positioned so that they are watering your lawn and not the pavement. • If it does rain, be sure to turn your sprinkler system off! • Drip irrigation systems can use up to 50% less water than sprin- klers. Other high tech tools like conservation controllers and rain sensors can take the guesswork out of saving water. • Turn off all non -recirculating water features. • Sweep sidewalks and driveways with a broom rather than wash- ing debris away with a hose in summer months. • Cover your hot tub or pool to prevent evaporation in the sun. • Take your car to a commercial car wash that recycles water. For more tips and resources, visit www.CascadeWater.org. Please do your part to conserve water! The legislation makes the following changes to the City's regulations regarding both medical and recreational marijuana: iProhibits medical marijuana cooperatives, collective gardens and dispensaries 'Allows for medical and recreational marijuana retail and processing in the Tukwila South area *Establishes new civil penalties for violations of these regulations The Committee of the Whole held a public meeting on August 10 and residents voiced support for the ordinance. At the August 17 meeting of the City Council, the measure passed unanimously. The City will now launch a public education campaign to help resi- dents fully understand Tukwila's laws as they apply to both recre- ational and medical marijuana. Look for fact sheets, an article in the fall edition of the Hazelnut, mailings and other communications ve- hicles to ensure clarity around the new regulations. City's budget award The City of Tukwila's Finance De- partment recently received a Dis- tinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Fi- nance Officers Association (GFOA). With the only national awards pro- gram for governmental budgeting, the GFOA recognizes governments that present budgets that serve simultaneously as a policy docu- ment, financial plan, operations guide, and a communications tool. For budgets beginning in the year 2013, only 1,424 awards (out of 18,000+) were given throughout the United States and Canada, putting Tukwila in thetop8%. Meeting agendas, City programs, recreation activities, publications and more... get the most current information at TukwilaWA.gov! 10 < AUGUST 2015 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com Vote De'Sean Quinn for Tukwila Mayor 41111r For over a decade De'Sean has been embedded in the Tukwila community. Building relationships and collaborating with his fellow community members in order to make Tukwila a wonderful place to raise a family. electdeseanquinn. com Paid for by Committee to Elect De'Sean Quinn for Tukwila Mayor 1392607 Upcoming 2015 Events LEAVENWOISTH WASHINGTON &agar 94,9 Lion's Club Craft Fair September 5 Wine Walk September 12 Quilt Show September 9-13 Sustainable Living& Farming Tour September 11-13 Salmon Festival September 19 Autumn Leaf Festival September 25-27 Oktoberfest October 2-3, 9-10,16-17 Everyday I'm Yodelin' You'II come for a taste of Oktoberfest. You'II leave with so much more. 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When it's over, you feel fine, she said. The contents of the other pockets sound like a mobile desk: pen, knife, wallet, phone, little code book, disposable gloves. Given a choice, the general consensus among the students was that they'd want to be a police officer rather than a prosecutor. While the elementary students read from a script, there are "higher expecta- tions" for the high school students, requir- ing students to prepare their cases. Foster High students have done mock it C trials and Walden reaches out to schools farther away, including in Kent and Ta- coma. Walden teaches a classroom lesson in trial skills; trial is held in her courtroom. "It's very competitive;' she said. Kentridge High School tried a robbery and whether the suspect participated un- der duress or chose to do so because they wanted to be part of a gang, Walden said. "They are on their own from beginning to end," she said. "They can't take a time- out:' Another scenario is the theft of a school lunch, which is a crime. The facts are dis- puted. "You are not quite sure at the end wheth- er this person stole the lunch;' Walden said. "So it gives the kids the opportunity to really weigh the facts and then apply those facts to the law that we give them:' And then they determine their verdict. High schoolers also get what Walden de- scribes as her two -cents' worth. She teaches a class called "Know the Law, Protect Your Future:' Shoplifting at 18 or older could have an "enormous impact" on the young adult's life, she said, potentially affecting jobs or a military career. "They think it's a petty shoplift, but they don't understand that it's so serious;' she said. ONLY 35thNIVDJMY SALE 15 off all regularly priced shoes with coupon Save up to 40% off on all clearance items. 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Here are some facts, courtesy of Washington STEM Networks. 61 percent In the next decade, almost all of the fastest-growing jobs will require STEM skills. Yet 61 percent of middle schoolers would rather take out Ithe garbage than do their math homework. 3 times In the last 10 years growth in STEM jobs has been three times greater than non -STEM jobs. 30 percent In 2011 only 30 percent of high school graduates were ready for college work in science. 6 We need to keep students interested in STEM throughout their schooling. Out of every 100 ninth graders, only six graduate from college with STEM degrees No.1 Washington state's STEM economy is strong and will continue to grow stronger. Washington ranks No. 1 in the concentration of STEM jobs. 24 percent By 2018 there will be a 24 percent increase in STEMjobs — seven points above the national average. 45,000 There are 23,200 unfilled STEMjobs in Washington as a result ofthejob- skills gap. This gap is growing and will be 45,000 by 2017. 4th vs. 46th Washington ranks fourth in the country for technology-based corporations — and 46th for participation in science and engineering graduate programs. 2 hours About half of Washington's fourth- grade teachers report teaching science less than two -hours per week. Only four states reported less science instruction. 1 ON THE COVER Yohannes Getachew works in collaboration with another student on a controller fora video game at"STEAMtastic Tuesday", where Showalter and Foster students gained hands-on experience in real-world applications of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM). Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter The nation's STEAM engine Tukwila's schools getting all students ready for the careers of the future BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@ TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Tukwila's schools want to lead the nation in getting their stu- dents ready for careers of the fu- ture in the sciences, engineering and technology And those jobs are not just re- flected in that oft -heard education and career acronym, STEM or Science, Technology, Engineer- ing, Math. Tukwila adds an A for the Arts. So here, it's STEAM, not STEM. In fact there's almost an imper- ative for Tukwila schools to em- brace STEAM and its underpin- nings of creative problem solving using all one's talents, curiosity and resources. And to do all that in collaboration with others, just like the workplace. "How do we take the most di- verse district with the most di- verse people and get them pre- pared for the economy of the future, and to make a living?" asked Sara Niegowski, the Tukwi- la School District's spokeswoman. The answer could show the rest of the nation and the world how to accomplish the same thing, she said. "The end game for us is not nec- essarily a 4.0 straight -A kid," said Niegowski. It is a student from all those diverse backgrounds who is ready to tackle a career that is competitive — one that will give them a happy life, she said. "And I think STEM is that;' she said. So what is STEAM, besides just the words that it represents? A key catchphrase is "dig deeper" The A' is added because for some students, the best way to create or understand something is through art. With the right mindset, you can see STEAM everywhere. Even the "Three Little Pigs." Why did the house of straw fall down and the house of brick stand up to the blow -hard big bad wolf? Ask a structural engineer or if you're a Benjamin Lian works on launching his paper airplane at 'STEAMtastic' in early July at Showalter Middle School. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter student in the Tukwila School Dis- trict, you will use a Chrome note- book to research the reasons why. Every student in the Tuk- wila School District will have a Chrome notebook, thanks to a voter -approved technology levy. Next year, voters will have another chance to advance their children's education, including in STEAM, and give them much-needed ad- ditional room to learn, when a major bond measures goes on the ballot. Leading the STEAM initiative in the Tukwila School District is Dr. Gregory King, the district's execu- tive director of STEAM. As with most district executives, his port- folio includes other duties, includ- ing overseeing Career Technical Education at Foster High School. He started work in July 2014. Many school districts across the nation are integrating STEM ini- Alisha Rai gets some real hands- on experience building a bridge at STEAMtastic. Dean A. Radford/ Tukwila Reporter tiatives into their curriculum, but few add the A for arts. And King is one of the few STEAM executive directors in a school district. King has 24 years experience in education, including as a principal in the Seattle school system, and in the Detroit school system, where he started a STEAM program and helped develop a Creative Learn- ing Lab that housed the Detroit district's STEAM initiatives. King used his first year in Tuk- wila working on a small scale with "trail -blazing teachers;' such as Laurie Rich at Thorndyke, Marcie Rice and Stephanie Kodis-Fisher at Tukwila and Kristy Johnson at Cascade View, to develop mostly after-school programs such as ro- botics and computer coding. "We wanted teachers to drive it;' King said of the planning year. In a STEAM -driven classroom, the teacher guides the students as they pursue their learning. "The key difference is you don't see the teacher at the head of a class; you actually see kids solving the problem, coming up with their own design. We are not giving kids a road map," said King. Akey piece of introduc- ing STEAM to Tukwila's schools is to train the dis- trict's teachers in how to integrate its concepts into the school curric- ulum, starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. The district is committed to in- tegrating STEAM in a way that's age and grade appropriate, accord- ing to King. Deanna Youngren, a special education teacher at Foster High, explained how that might work. "Sometimes kids don't necessar- ily have the vocabulary for some of the ideas, like flex or force, and understand the academic defini- tions but they can draw a picture or explain what's happening in ev- eryday language," she said. The district is developing addi- tional Advance Placement classes to add more rigor to the Foster's curriculum as students start con- centrating more in specific en- deavors. Already, Foster's students prepare for STEAM careers in the Career Technical Education elec- tives. "What we are trying to do is prepare the teachers and the stu- dents and the parents that learn- ing is going to be different," King said. "Students have to learn how to work together, so that's differ- ent from sitting in a row and not [ more STEAM page 13 www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » AUGUST 2015 13 Bulldogs' coach brings experience BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM A standout player at Tahoma High School in Maple Valley - and a fa- miliar face at Foster High School - is Foster's new head football coach. Elijah Ruhl, a security officer and previously a paraeducator at Fos- ter, replaces Matt Leonard, who this spring was named the head football coach of Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood. Leonard coached the Bulldogs for two seasons. Ruhl was set to coach the Bulldogs' offensive line this season and had run the strength and conditioning program, before the head coaching job became available. Ruhl graduated from Tahoma High School in 2008, completing a ca- reer that saw three straight North Puget Sound League championships. He played nose guard. "Elijah's talent separated him early on; said his Tahoma coach, Tony Davis. "He had great size and strength and when he was at his best, he was dominant at nose guard:' Ruhl was an of- fensive lineman at Idaho State Uni- versity, graduat- ing in 2012 with a degree in sports management. Af- ter college, he was the offensive line coach at the Col- lege of the Red- woods in North- ern California. Ruhl is hoping to have between 40 and 50 players turn out for the team. He lost a handful of experienced players, but returning are senior quar- terback Zane Jacobson, who was named to the Seamount League's second team last year, and senior Alvin Noa, a Seamount League first -team line- backer. Also returning is junior defensive back Kevin Le, who was named to the league's second team. "I am happy with the group of guys that we have," Ruhl said. "I really have some guys who can do some things:' A strength of the team is also the "young guys" who are turning out, he said. Ruhl is working on his masters in teaching degree; his dream job is to teach PE at Foster and coach. "When I came here, working in the classroom, I realized I had a passion for working with kids," he said. "The cool thing about the high school level is I feel you really have an opportunity to build relationships that are last - Coach Elijah Ruhl watches as Zane Jacobson, left, and Kevin Le spring from the goal line. In the background is Juan Ochoa. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter Returning linebacker Alvin Noa, right, sprints past Coach Elijah Ruhl during practice at Foster's stadium. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter ing in the community, make an impact on these kids' lives." Davis,, his former coach, likes what he sees. Ruhl has turned to him as a mentor. "I had a chance to watch his team practice earlier this summer;' Davis said. "I saw a coach who was organized, had positive relationships with his players, and was very good as a teacher on the field. Fall camp begins on Wednesday, when players wear helmets. The fol- lowing Monday, the Bulldogs practice in full pads, in preparation for the season opener Sept. 4 at Interlake High School. District names interim AD BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@ TUKWILAREPORTER.COM A former teacher and coach at Foster High School has been named interim athletic director for the Tukwila School District. Ammon McWashington will serve until a perma- nent replacement is found for J.D. Hill, who resigned last school year to become the new executive director of the Matt Griffin YMCA in SeaTac. "He is interim because we didn't get the perma- nent hire we wanted out of the first round," said district spokeswoman Sara Niegowski. "We are going to open up the position and recruit for the permanent replacement ASAP." McWashington was teacher and coach at Foster from 1969-1974. He went on to administrative posi- tions in the Seattle Pub- lic Schools, including as a principal and coordinator of athletics. Fall signup All signup for fall athlet- ics for Foster and Showalter Middle School is online at- www.tukwila.wednet.edu. [STEAM from page 12] interacting:' King is spending time forming part- nerships with others in the STEM com- munity, including the Washington STEM Networks, an alliance of regional STEM programs that work together to create the best way to prepare students to meet the lo- cal demand for STEM -related jobs. In Detroit, King partnered with Discov- ery Education, which has a long relation- ship with the Tukwila School District, of- fering specialized digital curriculum and programs. Discovery Education presented the "STEAMtastic" summer camp at Showal- ter Middle School in July, where dozens of students got first-hand experience building a video game controller, a bridge of sticks and clay and paper airplanes that chal- lenged their launch skills. "One of our taglines is that you can't be what you can't see," said Jonathan Gerlach, national consultant for STEM Education Initiatives, Discovery Education, which he said is especially true for Tukwila's diverse set of students. Women and minorities are underrep- resented in STEM jobs, according to Ger- lach, and broader exposure to the sciences and technology in schools will help them "see" themselves in those careers and in turn businesses will benefit from their di- verse leadership and ideas. "Our girls are actually some of the ones who bring in that new idea," Gerlach said, making the experience richer. In his read- ing, he came across this line: "Don't just tell girls they are pretty, tell them they are pretty smart:' Benjamin Lian, who's going to be a soph- omore at Foster High School, worked hard at getting his airplane to launch. His dream is a career in the military or Navy, and not necessarily one in STEM. "I am doing this for my family. They want to know the stuff, too," he said. His brother is interested perhaps a business ca- reer, "so I am trying to teach how to do it." King started his job with this vision from the Tukwila School Board and district Supt. Nancy Coogan: How do you provide a pipeline to those jobs that exist now in the STEAM fields? "The companies want to hire the best people. How do we from kindergarten start exposing students to possibly these kinds of learning. First-hand learning experi- ences are the best learning experiences;' he said. "That is how the workplace is now. It's more creative spaces. It's more shared spaces. It's more collaborative spaces. It's not like sitting in rows anymore:' It's estimated that by 2017 about 45,000 STEM jobs will go unfilled in Washington because there are not enough skilled work- ers to fill them. Dean A. Radford can be reached at 425- 255-3484, ext. 5150. 14 AUGUST 2015 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com Tukwila School District #406 August 2015 Back to school kA r� s ThUrS'd' Y we have you covered! BELL TIMES: • Foster High and Showalter Middle: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. • Elementary schools: 9 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. 2015-16 Calendar and Early Release Wednesday Child -Care Options School Starts Thursday, Sept. 3 The complete 201 5-16 school calendar is available online, and families will also receive a large printed version as part of their back -to -school materials. One sig- nificant change this year is that we are switching from a late -start to early -release schedule on Wednesday teacher training days. Thanks to a good amount of feedback, we have been able to partner with com- munity organizations to address families' primary concern—child-care on these days. Options include the after-school program at the Tukwila Community Center, learn- ing activities for all age ranges at the KCLS Foster Library, and open swim sessions at the Tukwila Pool (please note: none of these are organized or supervised by the Tukwila School District). For more information, look under the news section on the district's homepage. SCHOOL CONTACTS: Foster High School: (206) 901-7900 (main office), (206) 901-7903 (attendance); 4242 S. 144th St., Tukwila Showalter Middle School: (206) 901-7800 (main office), (206) 901-7808 (attendance); 4628 S. 144th St., Tukwila Cascade View Elementary: (206) 901-7700 (main office), (206) 901-7703 (attendance); 1 3601 32nd Ave. S., Tukwila Thorndyke Elementary: (206) 901-7600 (main office), (206) 901-7603 (attendance); 441 5 S. 150th St., Tukwila Tukwila Elementary: (206) 901-7500 (main office), (206) 901-7503 (attendance); 5939 S. 149th St., Tukwila SUPPLIES: Check on the district homepage, www.tukwila.wednet.edu, or with individual schools for school supply lists. IMPORTANT WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILDREN DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR: • Make sure your student is at school, on time, every school day unless there is an important reason not to be there, such as an illness. • Make sure your school has your correct contact information. Every time you get a new phone number, address, or email address, you need to update your school's main office right away. This is extremely important to make sure you get school news and information AND so that the school can contact you if there is an emergency. • Connect with your student's teacher(s). Share information about your child's interests and talents and any information about your family that might be important. You have the right to check in regularly and talk with the teacher about any questions or concerns you have. • Encourage a love of learning in your home. Talk with your child about what's happening in class, and ask the teacher for resources if your child needs assistance with homework that you cannot provide. • Sign up for the Tukwila School District eNews for ongoing updates about important news, events, celebrations, and information. Go to the district's homepage, www.tukwila.wednet.edu, and click on the "subscribe" button. • Remember: You are a welcome and valuable partner. You get to make decisions about what happens at your school and in the district. Please take advantage of opportunities for involvement, and let us know if we are not offering enough opportunities or the right types of opportunities. www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » AUGUST 2015 15 Tukwila School District #406 AUGUST 2015 Affordable home Internet for fam i l ie now wireless! Internet access is becoming more and more essential for students' learning and families' connection to schools. Beginning this fall, our middle- and high-school students will each use a dedicated laptop throughout the school day, and elementary schools will also have an almost one- to-one computer/student ratio. Comcast wants to make sure that all students have access to the same type of online resources and tools when they are home learning and doing school work. Toward that end, Comcast offers an affordable Internet program: • Families who qualify for free- or reduced -price lunch are eligible, and the cost is $9.95 per month for high-speed Internet. • There have been recent upgrades to the program: The download speed has doubled and now families also receive free Wi-Fi routers so that the Internet connection is wireless. (Current customers should call to request a free professional installation.) • More information is online at www.internetessentials.com or by phone at 1-855-846-8376. Showalter Middle School students spent a week in July learning all about ocean -science careers as part of the Seattle NOAH (National Oceanic The five-day event at Administration) Science Camp. on Lake Washington included NOAAs Sandpoint facility designing underwater exploratory robots, simNlating a dive in a hyperbaric chamber, analyzing samples, and much more! Elementary teachers embark on comprehensive, rigorous literacy training Reach Associate Cathy Feldman worked with teachers in each grade level in June to kick off a literacy initiative. June may have marked the end of school for students, but our elementary teachers were just beginning their learning! As a kickoff to a comprehensive professional -development plan that stretches throughout 201 5-16, our elementary teachers met grade -level by grade -level with literacy experts from Reach Associates before summer break. Reach Associates is a group of nationally acclaimed instructional leaders that helps school districts implement rigorous, equitable, highly effective teaching practices aligned with the Common Core. In Tukwila, teachers are focusing specifically on a literacy framework tailored to the unique needs of its diverse learners. The ultimate goal is that every elementary student will have such a strong foundation in reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking that they will be prepared for success in all subject areas through primary school, college, and their careers. "Literacy really is the gateway for all learning," explained Superintendent Nancy Coogan. "Literacy enables students to absorb, process, utilize, and build upon all of the information they receive in class and in life." During the June training with Reach Associates, teachers were able to spend time collaborating and gaining a deeper understanding of the core habits of effective teaching and learning. They participated in hands-on classroom demonstrations, and they left with skills to put to use right away. A team of teacher leaders—including coaches and administrators—also met for the first time; these teachers will serve as building -level resources and guides throughout the rest of literacy training in the coming school year. AM AM 7:21 11:41 7:24 11:44 7:30 11:50 7:30 11:30 7:40 11:35 AM AM 7:21 11:40 7:24 11:45 7:25 11:47 7:35 11:35 7:40 11:30 AM AM 7:20 11:40 7:23 11:43 7:28 11:50 7:35 11:35 7:40 11:30 AM AM 7:19 11:45 7:20 11:46 7:22 11:48 7:25 11:51 7:27 11:53 7:35 11:35 7:40 11:30 AM AM 7:21 11:48 7:23 11:50 7:26 11:55 7:30 11:58 7:35 11:35 7:40 11:30 AM AM 7:17 11:48 7:25 11:45 7:27 11:43 7:35 11:35 7:40 11:30 PM 4:40 AM PM 7:30 10:25 1 1 :00 1:45 2:45 5:15 16 ( AUGUST 2015 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com Tukwila School District #406 AUGUST 2015 Bus Schedule for Tukwila School District 2015 - 2016 SCHOOL STARTS ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 Students should arrive at bus stop five (5) minutes early. If you have any questions, please call the Transportation Office: (206) 901-8050 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REGULAR ROUTES TUKWILA ELEMENTARY BUS 10 1. 53rd AveS@S 142nd St 2. 53rd AveS@S 139th St 3. Interurban/149th 4. Interurban/147th 5. Interurban/58th 6. Tukwila Community Center TUKWILA BUS 11 1. 13120 40th Ave S (Hidden Apts) 2. E Marginal Way @ 5128th St 3. Macadam Road S @ S 137th St 4. Macadam/152nd 5. Macadam/150th 6. Macadam/144th TUKWILA BUS 12 1. 41stAve S/S 131stSt 2. Interurban/40th 3. E. Marginal Way/1 16th 4. 1 15th/40th 5. 42nd/1 17th (Duwamish Park) 6. 122nd/48th 7. 122nd/44th TUKWILA AM 8:13 8:14 8:19 8:24 8:28 8:30 8:40 AM 8:15 8:18 8:22 8:33 8:35 8:37 8:40 AM 8:14 8:18 8:20 8:24 8:25 8:28 8:30 8:40 PM 3:18 3:19 3:24 3:26 3:30 3:34 3:10 PM 3:30 3:32 3:27 3:20 3:22 3:24 3:10 PM 3:45 3:31 3:32 3:34 3:40 3:22 3:24 3:10 COMMUNITY CENTER BUS AM PM #5 SpEd Tukwila Elem #10 Tukwila Elementary 8:30 3:33 #16 Thorndyke 8:30 3:28 # 8 Cascade View 8:23 3:29 THORNDYKE ELEMENTARY BUS 3 1. 51st/149th 2. 51st/152nd 3. 53rd/159th 4. 46th/160th 5. 43rd/160th 6. 4421 / 158th (chain link fence) 7. 44th PL/156th 8. 158th/Chalet Apts THORNDYKE BUS 16 1. Southcenter Blvd @ 40th Ave S 2. 42nd Ave S/ S 142nd St 3. 42nd/137th 4. Tukwila Comm. Ctr. THORNDYKE AM 8:16 8:18 8:20 8:21 8:22 8:24 8:26 8:30 8:30 AM 8:20 8:25 8:27 8:30 8:30 PM 3:37 3:34 3:33 3:31 3:30 3:24 3:27 3:21 3:10 PM 3:20 3:25 3:27 3:30 3:10 CASCADE VIEW ELEMENTARY BUS 8 1. 140th/40th 2. S 130th St @ 37th AveS 3.S 128th St@37th AveS 4. Tukwila Community Center 5. 40th @ 132nd St 6. 14848 Military Rd (El Matador) 7. 14450 34th Ave S (7-11) CASCADE VIEW BUS 14 1.S 146th St@35th AveS CASCADE VIEW BUS 1 1. Tuk International/1 12th 2. 12437 International Blvd S 2. 3445 S 144th St CASCADE VIEW AM 8:10 8:15 8:18 8:23 8:28 8:33 8:35 8:40 AM 8:15 8:40 AM 8:22 8:25 8:30 8:40 PM 3:27 3:33 3:32 3:35 3:30 3:22 3:25 3:10 PM 3:20 3:10 PM 3:28 3:32 3:18 3:10 ELEMENTARY EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE TUKWILA ELEMENTARY BUS 10 1. 53rd Ave S@S 142nd St 2. 53rd AveS @ S 139th St 3. Interurban/149th 4. Interurban/147th 5. Interurban/56th 6. Tukwila Community Center TUKWILA BUS 11 1. 13120 40th Ave S (Hidden Apts) 2. East Marginal Way 5 @ S 128th St 3. Macadam Road S @ S 137th St 4. Macadam/152nd 5.Macadam/150th 6. Macadam/144th TUKWILA BUS 12 1. 41st Ave S/S 131st St 2. Interurban/40th 3. E. Marginal Way/1 16th 4. 1 15th/40th 5. 42nd/1 17th (Duwamish Park) 6. 122nd/48th 7. 122nd/44th TUKWILA AM 8:13 8:14 8:19 8:24 8:28 8:30 8:40 AM 8:15 8:18 8:22 8:33 8:35 8:37 8:40 AM 8:14 8:18 8:20 8:24 8:25 8:28 8:30 8:40 PM 12:53 12:54 12:59 1:01 1:05 1:09 12:45 PM 1:05 1:07 1:02 12:55 12:57 12:59 12:45 PM 1:20 1:06 1:07 1:09 1:15 12:57 12:59 12:45 COMMUNITY CENTER BUS AM PM #5 SpEd Tukwila Elem #10 Tukwila Elementary 8:30 1:09 #16 Thorndyke 8:30 1:05 # 8 Cascade View 8:23 1:10 THORNDYKE ELEMENTARY BUS 3 1. 51st/149th 2. 51st/152nd 3. 53rd/159th 4. 160th/46th 5. 160th/43rd 6. 4421 158th (chain link fence) 7. 156th/44th 8. 158th/Chalet Apts THORNDYKE BUS 16 1. Southcenter blvd @ 40th Ave S 2. 42nd Ave S /S 142nd St 3. 42nd/137th 4. Tukwila Comm. Ctr. THORNDYKE AM 8:16 8:18 8:20 8:21 8:22 8:24 8:26 8:30 8:40 AM 8:20 8:25 8:27 8:30 8:40 PM 1:12 1:09 1:08 1:06 1:05 12:59 1:02 12:56 12:45 PM 12:55 1:00 1:02 1:05 12:45 CASCADE VIEW ELEMENTARY BUS 8 1. 140th/40th 2. S 130th St @ 37th Ave S 3. S 128th st @ 37th Ave S 4. Tukwila Community Center 5. 40th @ 132nd St 7. 14848 Military Rd (El Matador) 6. 14450 34th Ave S (7-11) CASCADE VIEW BUS 14 1.S 146th St@35th AveS CASCADE VIEW BUS 1 1. Tuk International/1 12th 2. 1247 International Blvd S 2. 3445 S 144th St CASCADE VIEW AM 8:10 8:15 8:18 8:23 8:28 8:33 8:35 8:40 AM 8:30 8:40 PM 1:02 1:08 1:07 1:10 1:05 12:57 1:00 12:45 PM 12:55 12:25 AM PM 8:22 1:03 8:25 1:07 8:30 12:53 8:40 12:45 HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL REGULAR ROUTES BUS 3 1. 53rd/159th 2. 160th/43rd 3.42nd/158th SHOWALTER M.S. FOSTER H.S. BUS 10 1. 65th Ave S / 153rd 2. Inter / 147th (east side) 3. Inter / 56th (east side) SHOWALTER M.S. FOSTER H.S. BUS 11 1. Inter/143rd (west side) 2. Inter/149th (west side) 3. Macadam / 152nd SHOWALTER M.S. FOSTER H.S. BUS 12 1. Inter / 40th 2. E Marginal / 116th 3. 115th / 40th 4. 124th / 46th 5. 122nd / 48th SHOWALTER M.S. FOSTER H.S. BUS 14 1. 14848 Military Rd 2. 14450 34th Ave S (7-11) 3. Military/134th 4. 12449 Military Rd S SHOWALTER M.S. FOSTER H.S. BUS 16 1. 128/37th Ave S 2. 42nd/1 17th Duwamish Park 3. 42nd/122nd SHOWALTER M.S. FOSTER H.S. SHOWALTER ACTIVITY Showalter M, T, Th, F OSC SKILL CENTER SHUTTLE #8 Foster to PSSC #5 PSSC to Foster #5 Foster to PSSC #5 PSSC to Foster #8 Foster to PSSC #? PSSC to Foster AM PM 7:21 2:41 7:24 2:44 7:30 2:50 7:30 2:30 7:40 2:35 AM PM 7:21 2:40 7:24 2:45 7:25 2:47 7:35 2:35 7:40 2:30 AM PM 7:20 2:40 7:23 2:43 7:28 2:50 7:35 2:35 7:40 2:30 AM PM 7:19 2:45 7:20 2:46 7:22 2:48 7:25 2:51 7:27 2:53 7:35 2:35 7:40 2:30 AM PM 7:21 2:48 7:23 2:50 7:26 2:55 7:30 2:58 7:35 2:35 7:40 2:30 AM PM 7:17 2:48 7:25 2:45 7:27 2:43 7:35 2:35 7:40 2:30 PM 4:40 AM PM 7:30 10:25 1 1 :00 1:45 2:45 5:15 HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE BUS 3 1. 53rd/159th 2. 160th/43rd 3. 42nd/158th SHOWALTER M.S. FOSTER H.S. BUS 10 1. 65th Ave S / 153rd 2. Inter / 147th (east side) 3. Inter / 56th (east side) SHOWALTER M.S. FOSTER H.S. BUS 11 1. Inter/143rd (west side) 2. Inter/149th (west side) 3. Macadam / 152nd SHOWALTER M.S. FOSTER H.S. BUS 12 1. Inter / 40th 2. E Marginal / 116th 3. 115th / 40th 4. 124th / 46th 5. 122nd / 48th SHOWALTER M.S. FOSTER H.S. BUS 14 1. 14848 Military Rd 2. 14450 34th Ave S (7-11) 3. Military/134th 4. 12449 Military Rd S SHOWALTER M.S. FOSTER H.S. BUS 16 1. 128/37th Ave S 2. 42nd/1 17th Duwamish Park 3. 42nd/122nd SHOWALTER M.S. FOSTER H.S. SHOWALTER ACTIVITY Showalter M, T, Th, F OSC SKILL CENTER SHUTTLE #8 Foster to PSSC #5 PSSC to Foster #5 Foster to PSSC #5 PSSC to Foster #8 Foster to PSSC #? PSSC to Foster