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Monday, November 4, 2013

11-4-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum

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Teens and Significant Other Relationships
I recently became aware of a serious issue with teenagers and their relationships called breakup violence.   I learned more about it via a CBS show "48 Hours" (mostly about murders) and this one was about a "beautiful" high school couple.  She was the petite, smart girl with the football boyfriend.  But, their senior year, he became more and more possessive and controlling.  Sh


Advanced Learning Taskforce Meeting Schedule
I couldn't find it at the website but Interim Supervisor Stephen Martin was kind enough to send it to me with an updated link to find all the information on this group easily.  ADVANCED LEARNING 2013-2014 TASK FORCE MEETINGS - Revised SCHEDULEDate Time Room 10/10/2013 10:00 - 11:00 am 2700 10/23/2013 10:00 - 11:30 am 2776 11/5/2013 10:00 - 11:30 am 2776 11/19/2013 10:00 - 11:30 am 2778 12/3/2013 1
FYI, About Seattle Public Libraries
Seattle Public Libraries has decided that it's okay to carry a firearm into our public libraries.  Just like it's okay to view hard-core porn in the libraries as well. From KUOW:The library’s board reversed its long-standing rule banning firearms after reviewing a state Supreme Court ruling last year allowing firearms in parks and community spaces. Marilynne Gardner, the library’s chief financial

Think You're Proud When Your Kid Gets a Good Grade?
This dad couldn't be prouder.   From The Washington Post's The Answer Sheet:Here’s a video that went viral showing a father in Britain reacting strongly when he learned that his son had gotten a ‘C’ in math — which is a passing grade — after first flunking it.The dad is Farnoosh Shahrokhshahi and it was his son, Aria, who set up a camera just before he told his dad about his grade and posted the v

11-3-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Schools This WeekMonday, November 4thCurriculum&Instruction Board committee meeting from 4-6 p.m.Tuesday, November 5thElection Day - get those ballots postmarked today!Road Map to College: application event for seniors.  From 2:45-6:00p.m. at Garfield High School.SEEAC (Special Education Advisory and Advocacy Council) meeting from 6:30-9:30 pm at JSCEE.