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Spring/Summer 2009
IslandWood Connections newsletter Spring/Summer 2009
B. School Profile--GreenWood Elementary: It's Easy Being Green
Greenwood Elementary is a fast-growing urban elementary school located in north Seattle.With approximately 50% of the students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, Greenwod faces the same challenges that many big city schools do. But Greenwood is seizing opportunities, too.
C. A Letter from our Executive Director: The Connection We Feel
“We are in this life together and we need each other.”
E. There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather, Only Bad Clothing
Last winter’s weather put that adage to the test, especially for kids, teachers and chaperones in our School Overnight Program.
F. IslandWood Connections Printer Awarded for Green Practices
Printing Control, IslandWood’s print vendor for our newletter and annual report, is the first commercial printer in King County to earn EnviroStars’ prestigious five-star rating.
G. Where Inspiration Comes Naturally
From Suquamish Elementary School’s annual dinner auction to REI’s national staff recognition awards dinner…
H. Seeds of Service Sown in SOP
How does a middle school student get inspired to, “…lifelong environmental and community stewardship?”
I. IslandWood Changed Me
Six years ago Onna Giddens, age 17, came to IslandWood as a fifth grader with the African American Academy.
J. Nature Note: You Otter Know!
A great joy to share with students at IslandWood is a glimpse of something elusive and beautiful.
K. Families In Nature Series: Yard Work
“Yard work! Yay!” says one child. The other frowns and looks sideways.
L. EEC Alumni: A Teacher at Heart
Rex Lybrand, graduate of the class of 2005, taught in Atlanta, Georgia before coming to IslandWood. He was attracted to the sustainability orientation of IslandWood’s Graduate Program.
M. A World of Adventure at IslandWood Camps
In spite of, or maybe because of, the dampened economy, more kids than ever before are coming to IslandWood for our kids’ camps.
N. Dinner in the Woods Recalls Friendship Circle
On a beautiful May evening more than 500 guests enjoyed dinner and a lively auction at Magnuson Park in Seattle.
O. The Arts are Alive in the Woods!
During the past school year, IslandWood has hosted a diverse array of vibrant arts educators through our Artist-in-Residence program.
