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Governor to Speak about Washington Learns
Governor Chris Gregoire and Joan Bosworth, director of early
learning, will speak on Washington Learns on Tuesday, March 6,
from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the fourth-floor auditorium at the
Central Administration Building for Tacoma Public Schools, 601
S. 8th St., Tacoma.
Washington Learns is Governor Gregoire's initiative to examine
our state's education system—from early learning to K–12 to
higher education—and find ways to improve it.
The Washington Learns committee has released “Washington Learns:
World-Class, Learner Focused, Seamless Education,” the final
report of an 18-month comprehensive study of education in
Washington. The report focuses on five major initiatives as
basic strategies to reform the education system in Washington.
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Investing in early learning so that children start off
as lifelong learners;
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Improving math and science teaching so that our citizens
have a competitive edge;
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Personalizing learning so that every student has the
opportunity to succeed;
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Offering college and workforce training for everyone;
and
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Holding the system accountable for results.
All are welcome to attend the March 6 event. Written
questions will be answered as time permit.
The event is funded by the League of Women Voters of
Washington Education Fund. For more information, contact
the League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County at
253.272.1495 or e-mail
tacomalwv3@juno.com.
Gregory Heights Elementary School students will perform the
musical
"Disney's 101 Dalmatians - Kids"
on Thursday, March 8, 2007
7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center
401 S. 152nd St, Burien
Free admission
Please address questions to Mrs. Schoenen at
johnsonml@hsd401.org.
Ahoy Mate! You’re Invited!
TICKETS ARE NOW
AVAILABLE!
Des Moines PTSA “Hidden Treasures” Auction
is March 10, 2007 6:30 p.m.
at the Doubletree Hotel- SeaTac
Ahoy Matey’s!! At last it is time to buy your tickets and
plot your course for the annual Des Moines PTSA Auction.
An annual event that has charted a whole new course this
year! You want to be part of the magic in store!
You are invited to join the treasure hunt for Des Moines
most valuable and precious hidden treasures... Our
Children! There is a bounty of loot to behold.
Admission to this “Treasure Hunt” (Auction) is $20.00 per
person. This includes appetizers and there will also be a
dessert auction!
Dolphin Tickets are also on sale for $25.00 each.
What’s a dolphin ticket?? The winning dolphin
ticket may choose any silent auction item
before the bidding begins! There are only 150 dolphin
tickets available, making the odds of winning a pirates
dream! Tickets are sold on a first come first sold basis.
You do NOT have to be present to win. (Remember, if
you are unable to attend, you must let the auction chair
know your choice prior to the event.)
On sale at the event will be 50/50 tickets. The money
collected is split 50% to the winner and 50% to the PTSA.
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