September 2007
features
The Full Plate
We introduce our new monthly section on
food and nutrition with a look at “The Family Meal: What Does it
Take to Gather ‘Round the Table?” Readers share their ideas
for making this all-important time together work – from filling
up grocery carts with the right foods to dads doing the cooking and kids
helping in the kitchen, along with tried-and-true short cuts and hints
for being flexible.
Local Chicana Artist Contributes to Anthology
When Seattle artist Cecilia Alvarez was
asked to contribute to a new anthology, On My Block: Stories and Paintings
by Fifteen Artists, she had no trouble finding inspiration in her childhood,
lived on both sides of the California-Mexico border and in her abuelita’s
(grandmother’s) colorful garden.
our schools
Educating Mom:
New Seattle Schools Superintendent
Linda Thomas’ “Educating Mom”
blog for the Seattle PI was
its most-read blog from February to June, 2007. You’ll now find
her column, by the same name, running monthly in Seattle’s
Child. This month, she interviews
Maria Goodloe-Johnson, new superintendent for Seattle Public Schools.
Literacy Initiatives:
Start the School Year Reading
Children in Seattle schools will start the
school year reading with two new initiatives – one to put libraries
with more than 500 books in each K-2 classroom and one to encourage students
to “Read a Million Words.” See how other local districts have
worked to increase literacy in the younger grades.
departments
Fridge Door
Education & Enrichment Fair, Saturday
Institute, WordWorld, Internet Safety Site, Lead in Toys, Zoolights Memories
A Good Read
A Seattle middle-schooler
reviews Seattle writer Sherman Alexis’ first book written for teens.
Health & Safety
Teach Your Kids to Put Safety First on the Way to
School
Family
Business
At BabyLegs, It’s All
in the Family
Going
Places
New Theater Offerings
Children’s Museum of Tacoma
Family Bike Ride
Learn to Ride a Bike
September Calendar of
Events
Highlights
& Hot Tips
Classes for Kids
Parent Education
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