Students participate in cooking contest

District 4th-6th grade students prepared their favorite after-school snacks as part of the annual “Future Chefs Challenge/Kids Can Cook" Cooking Contest, sponsored by the district’s Food Services Dept. Finalists prepared their creations at Glacier Peak High School on January 26 for a panel of judges who selected the grand prize winners. Glacier Peak High School culinary students assisted the 4th-6th grade students in the kitchen and helped them prepare their snacks for the judges and guests. In December, students were invited to submit recipes for their favorite after-school snacks. Student finalists were selected from the submitted recipes.

 

Recipes can be found by clicking here - 2011-2012 "Future Chefs Challenge/Kids Can Cook" Cookbook.

"Future Chefs Challenge/Kids Can Cook" Cooking Contest Finalists (2011-2012)

 

Cascade View

  • George Angelos - Grade 5 - Tiropetakia (Winner - Fun Foods)
  • Laurel Peterson - Grade 6 - PB and Berry Pockets

Cathcart

  • Carlena Carter - Grade 6 - Pizza Paradise
  • Cameron Thoreson - Grade 4 - The Easiest Apple Dumplings (Winner - Judges' Choice)

Dutch Hill

  • Alexis DeFord - Grade 4 - Green Smoothie
  • Kevin DeFord - Grade 4 - Apple Squares

Emerson

  • Alexis Cabana - Grade 4 - Aunt Britny’s Fruit Salad
  • Joshua Fenelus - Grade 4 - Rainbow Ratatouille (Winner - Fun Foods)

Little Cedars

  • Emily Foley - Grade 5 - Apricot Glazed Chicken Bites
  • Gracia MacMillan - Grade 5 - Apple-Pear Delight
  • Charlotte Offin - Grade 5 - Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

Machias

  • Sara Minogue  - Grade 5 - Fiesta Tortilla Roll Ups
  • John Pray - Grade 4 - Artichoke Dip
  • Conner Watt - Grade 4 - Graham Cracker Delight (Winner - Simple, Kid-Friendly Preparation)

Riverview

  • Finn Baker - Grade 6 - Reese’s Marzipan Cookies
  • Ethan de Soto - Grade 6 - Healthy Homemade Granola Bars (Winner - Health-Conscious Foods)

Seattle Hill

  • Lauren Johnson - Grade 5 - Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins
  • Emily Morgan - Grade 5  - Muddy Buddies
  • Baily Schaefer - Grade 5 - Auntie Lisa’s Cheesy Chicken

Totem Falls

  • Fletcher Douglas - Grade 5 - Peanut Butter Rolls
  • Aleah Stratton - Grade 6 - Million Dollar Cheesy Potatoes

For more information on the "Future Chefs Challenge/Kids Can Cook" Cooking Contest, please click here.

SEF “Changing Lives” Campaign to run February 13-16

The Snohomish Education Foundation (SEF) announces its “Changing Lives” Campaign, which will run from February 13-16. All proceeds raised from this campaign will be used purchase shoes for students in need.

 

Donation containers will be located at all Snohomish School District schools during the campaign. Donations can also be made online at www.snoed.org.

 

The James Hansen Memorial Shoe Fund is used to purchase shoes for Snohomish School District students in kindergarten through 12th grade who cannot afford them. Last year, about 500 students received shoes through the program.

 

SEF was formed in 1986 to help provide broader educational opportunities for Snohomish School District students. Since the group’s beginnings a quarter century ago more than $268,000 has been awarded in classroom grants to help support a variety of reading, literacy, technology, arts and sciences programs. More than 1,245 Snohomish School District graduates have been awarded more than $813,000 in scholarships for vocation, two-year and four-year academic programs.

Winter weather information

Scientists at the National Weather Service are predicting a Pacific Northwest winter that will be colder and wetter than normal. That prediction is based on sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, which indicate that a strong La Nina phase has developed. On the average, October through December is expected to be both wetter and cooler than normal while January through March is forecast to be colder than normal.

 

So, what can you do? The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management suggests that you should expect the worst and be prepared. Stock up on extra food, medicine and other high-demand consumables; keep gutters, drains and ditches free of leaves and debris; trim deadwood branches from trees and get yourself a good snow shovel.

 

Below are important district links and information to help you prepare:

Elementary highly capable and middle school honors application timeline

Elementary highly capable and middle school honors application packets are currently available in our schools or by clicking here. If you have questions, please contact your student's school or contact Linda Varner at (360) 563-7296 or Julie Francois at (360) 563-7258.

  • Parent meeting is January 5, 2012

  • Completed packets are due January 27, 2012 (deadline extended due to inclement weather)

  • Grades 3, 4 and 5 SCAT testing is Saturday March 3, 2012
  • Grades 6 and 7 SCAT testing is March 10, 2012
  • Placement letters will be mailed June 4, 2012

New Capital Projects information available

Work continues on many of the projects included in the 2008 $261.6 million Capital Projects Bond.For the most up-to-date information on each of the projects, please visit our 2008 Bond projects pages.

 

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Our Mission: The Snohomish School District, in its commitment to excellence, places the success of each student at the center of all decisions and actions. Partnerships and strong academic programs ensure competent, responsible, lifelong learners.

 

Special thanks to Snohomish community member Todd Elvig for providing the photos in the banner above.

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