Tacoma, WASHINGTON (5 June 2014) Made possible by the USDA, Franklin Pierce Schools will be hosting four summer lunch sites for children 18 years old and younger. The lunches are free, and will be available Monday through Friday, June 23rd through August 8th (with the exception of July 4th). This free service is available at…
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Bethel’s Visual and Performing Arts Newsletter
EXPRESSIONS Vol. 24 No. 19 June 4, 2014 June: 2 7:00pm Final Band Concert FMS 7:00pm Final Orchestra Concert BHS 32:15 & 6:00pm Choir and Recorder Assembly/Concert SM 6:30pm Final Band, Choir, & Orchestra Concert CC 6:30pm Final Choir & Orchestra Concert SE 7:00pm Music Program (Grades K/1) EV 7:00pm Final…
Summer Youth Food Program – Bethel
The Bethel School District announces the sponsorship of the Simplified Summer Food Program for Children. Lunches will be made available at no charge to attending children 18 years of age and younger. All meals are available without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA,…
100th Year Celebration – Waller Rd Elementary
Waller Road Elementary School 100th Year Celebration Saturday, May 31, 2014 6312 Waller Road E 4-7 PM The centennial celebration will include a spaghetti dinner ($5) with music provided by the Waller Road drum ensemble and the Waller Road chorus and junior chorus. Also, the school will be open for visitors so they can go through the…
FP District Graduations – June 7
Class of 2014 Graduations Franklin Pierce Schools will again be conducting our high school commencement exercises at the Washington State Fairground this year. All three high schools will hold their respective ceremonies on Saturday, June 7 for the graduating classes of 2014. Franklin Pierce High School will begin at 11:00 a.m. GATES High School/New Pathways School will begin at…
PLU Graduation Saturday May 24
Pacific Lutheran University Spring 2014 Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. Tacoma Dome 2727 East D Street Tacoma, WA 98421
Choir Summer Camp – June 22-27
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Again this summer, students who are ages twelve and up may learn to sing and dance with the Spanaway Lake Music Company! Spanaway Lake High School will host the third annual Vocal Jazz and Show Choir Summer Camp beginning with a rehearsal from 9:00 am to noon, on Friday, June 22,…
Ballard Parade May 17, 2014
By Marianne Lincoln I understand Ballard is not Pierce County, but you might be surprised how many people participate in the Norwegian Constitution Day Parade that live in our locale. Many of the faces from the PLU flag raising are also in these photos. A large contingent of PLU Norwegian students especially. So here is a…
PLU Celebrates May 17, Norwegian Constitution Day Bicentennial
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY — May 17, 2014 was the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian Constitution. This Constitution, written after the Constitution of the United States creates a country based on laws, not men. Although Norway does have a monarchy, the country’s laws and rights rule the land. As a school the prides itself on its…
Elmhurst teacher Jennifer Bruce recognized as Star 101.5 Teacher of the Week
FRANKLIN PIERCE — At about 11 a.m. on May 15, Elmhurst 5th grade teacher Jennifer Bruce was surprised to learn that she has been chosen as Star 101.5’s Teacher of the Week. Her name was submitted by a student and the student’s family for recognition. Media present to cover the announcement included Star 101.5 cast…
Senator Bruce Dammeier honored by Franklin Pierce Schools with a 2014 WASA Community Leadership Award
FRANKLIN PIERCE — Every year, school districts throughout Pierce County nominate leaders in their community for the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Region 111 Community Leadership Award. This year, Franklin Pierce Schools chose to honor Senator Bruce Dammeier. Senator Dammeier was chosen for his extensive background serving in roles that are focused on supporting…
Scandinavian Cultural Center 25th Anniversary
PARKLAND, WA — On Saturday, May 10th, the Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) at Pacific Lutheran University held it’s Annual Spring Banquet as a Silver Jubilee, their 25th Anniversary Celebration. Dr. Elisabeth Ward, Director of the SCC hosted the evening’s events which featured Dr. Thomas Krise, President of PLU, an invocation by the Reverend Edward Larsen and a very special…
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