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Arts Integration at Christ the King Catholic School

Posted: April 9, 2013

Recently two articles from the Seattle Times on April 7, 2013 have highlighted the integration of the arts – music and art throughout the curriculum of an elementary school. For years researchers have known that math, science, and technology instruction is enhanced by a strong integration of music and art in the curriculum. Christ the King, located in the heart of Broadview, offers a strong art and music program as well as a solid core academic curriculum in math, science, and English/language arts. CKS has dedicated art and music teachers who instruct Preschool through 8th Grade. Classroom teachers work with music, art, and technology to integrate these subjects throughout the students learning day. CKS has limited enrollment opportunities for the 2013-2014 school year. For more information contact Christ the King at www.ckseattle.org.

To see one of the articles in the Seattle Times, please click this link. http://seattletimes.com/html/opinion/2020721298_ludovicmorlotopedxml.html

Repaving of N 105th St. in Planning Stage

by Dale Johnson

Posted: April 5, 2013

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is planning roadway improvements along N 105th Street and N/NE Northgate Way from Greenwood Ave N to Lake City Way NE. SDOT will complete final design of the project by the first quarter of 2013. Construction is scheduled to begin Spring 2013 and is anticipated to continue through Spring 2014.

More detailed information about the improvements is available at http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/pave_N105.htm

Notice of Design Review Board Recommendation Meeting-Project in Broadview

by Susan George

Updated: April 2, 2013

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposal is for a four-story structure containing 3,400 sq. ft. of commercial with 39 residential units above. Parking for 43 vehicles to be provided below grade. Project includes 8,000 cu. yds. of grading and street frontage improvements to North 143rd Street and Greenwood Avenue North. Existing structures to be demolished.

Project: 3012605

Address: 14307 Greenwood Ave N

MEETING

Date: Monday, April 8, 2013

Time: 06:30 p.m.

Location:          Ballard High School
                        1418 NW 65^th St
                        Library

All meeting facilities are ADA compliant. Translators or interpreters provided upon request. Please contact the planner listed above at least five business days prior to the meeting to request this service.

OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT

The Director will accept written comments to assist in the preparation of the early design guidance through April 8, 2013. You are invited to offer comments regarding important site planning and design issues, which you believe, should be addressed in the design for this project.

Comments and requests to be made party of record should be submitted to PRC@seattle.gov or

City of Seattle – DPD – PRC
700 5^th Avenue, Suite 2000
PO Box 34019
Seattle, WA 98124-4019

PROCESS

An application for Design Review related to future development of this site has been submitted to the Department of Planning and Development (DPD). This second stage of Design Review is the Recommendation phase. At the Design Review Board Recommendation meeting, the following occurs:

1. The applicant will present information about the proposed design and how it responds to the
Design Guideline priorities established at the previous Early Design Guidance meeting(s).

2. The public may offer comments regarding the proposed design.*

3. The Design Review Board will offer their recommendations regarding the design to DPD.

4.    Following the meeting, DPD will issue a written Recommendation report summarizing the
       meeting. This report will be sent to those who signed in at the meeting or otherwise
       requested a copy.

*Please note that public comment at the Recommendation meeting is limited to design considerations. If environmental review is triggered, comments related to environmental impacts (such as traffic, parking, noise, etc) may be sent to DPD following notice of that review.

MORE INFORMATION

This proposal may be viewed at our Design Review Program website at http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/Planning/Design_Review_Program/Overview/ . For more information regarding this application or the Design Review process, you may contact the Land Use Planner listed above, go to the Design Review Program website or visit our office at the address above. (We are open from 8 am to 4 pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 10:30 am to 4 pm Tuesday and Thursday.) Additional application documents for this proposal may be found at http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/edms/.

Paving Project on 3rd Avenue NW on March 26 and 27

by Dale Johnson

Updated: March 22, 2013

The Seattle Department of Transportation will be doing work on a portion of 3rd Ave. NW next week. Below is their announcement.

Paving Project on Third Avenue NW next week

SEATTLE—The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will grind and pave Third Avenue NW between NW 112th and NW 117th streets on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26 and 27. The work hours will be from 9:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. During the work, the bus stop southbound just south of NW 115th Street will be closed; the bus stop will be shifted to just north of NW 117th Street. This is a 2013 Arterial Major Maintenance Program.

It’s that time of year again…Gardening in Broadview

by Susan George

Posted: March 15, 2013

The Broadview Community Council and the Broadview Garden Club is kicking off Spring with exciting meeting.

Join us: March 19th

Luther Memorial Church 13047 Greenwood Avenue N

Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM

Native Plants, Natural Pruning & A Neighborhood Gem – Resources for Broadview Gardeners

Did you know that the Washington Native Plant Society conducts guided tours of native plants in Carkeek Park? That they offer monthly presentations, and plant sales? That you can learn about gardening with natives that offer low maintenance, drought tolerance, and food for birds and wildlife?

Did you know that there’s an organization in north Seattle dedicated to teaching proper pruning and maintenance of trees and shrubs (Plant Amnesty), and that they offer workshops and other resources for pruning and landscape renovation?

And did you know that there’s a hidden gem of an historic garden in our very own neighborhood? That it was designed in 1916 by the renowned landscape architects the Olmsted Brothers, and that you can tour Dunn Gardens between April and October each year?

The Broadview Garden Club invites you to kick off the gardening season with a presentation from leaders in each of these three organizations, who will show and tell about the diverse resources they offer. Come get your questions answered….and take home terrific handouts that tell you more!

Free Emergency Preparedness Training Classes

by Dale Johnson

Posted: March 12, 2013

The Seattle Office of Emergency Management is offering skills training for critical tasks that would need to be done in the case of a major disaster. Training in disaster first aid and light search and rescue will be given free of charge in April and May. Below is the announcement. Register early as these free classes typically fill up fast.

Click on announcement below for larger view.

Free P-Patch at Luther Memorial Church in Broadview

by Susan George

Posted: March 8, 2013

13047 Greenwood Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98133
206-364-2510

Luther Memorial Church are once again offering free garden plots on a first come, first served basis to anyone interested in a space to garden! There are no strings attached (unless beans are growing up ’em)….we are just trying to be good neighbors! The soil has been fertilized (sermon jokes are appropriate here), we have free garden tools for your use, and you can water from our rain barrels.
For more information, visit our website atwww.luthermemorialseattle.com or email us atgarden@luthermemorialseattle.com

Rapid Ride E Line Open House March 20

by Dale Johnson

Updated: March 4, 2013

Preparation work for the new King County Metro Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave. N will be starting soon. A public meeting on March 20 will present the work to be done. Below is the announcement. Click on the announcement for a larger more readable view.

Gardening in Broadview

by Susan George

Posted: February 26, 2013

Photo taken by Sue Nevler of Broadview Garden Club

Written by Michelle Miner a member of the Broadview Garen Club

Midwinter can be quiet, except for the colored twigs of willows and dogwoods, but late winter and early spring can burst forth with an abundance of hellebore blooms. They can be winter’s most captivating plant. It is so fun to walk out into your sleepy garden and see a fountain of blooms on your hellebore plants. Sometimes you have to look for the blooms, since some of them nod their little heads towards the ground and get lost in the foliage.

We are lucky in the Northwest that the hellebore plants grow so well. The are descended from the limy conditions in Greece, Turkey and Caucasus, but they like our NW acidic soil. You should work plenty of humus and mulch in before you plant to help make them thrive. They like wood chips and will adapted to a variety of light conditions. They are undemanding and give you that little bit of hope that spring is on its way.

Swanson’s Nursery is a wonderful place to learn more about the varieties of Hellebore plants that do well in the Northwest. It is also good to just go there at this time of year and learn what flowers are blooming in late February and early March. That will help you to decide what you could plant this year, that will give you the gift of a flower in early spring.

http://www.swansonsnursery.com/

Coming in March will be our wonderful joint meeting with Broadview Community Council and Broadview Garden Club.

Lego Build to Take Place at Christ the King School

by Michelle

Posted: February 25, 2013

Calling all LEGO fans! On March 10th at 2pm at the Christ the King Catholic School Gymnasium, LEGO fans young and old can take part in a LEGO build which benefits Seattle Children’s Hospital. The registration fee is $20 which includes a lego kit for all participants. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each age category. For more information, please click on the following link: http://legobuild.wordpress.com/

Christ the King Catholic School is located in the heart of Broadview. It offers challenging core academics, a superior visual and performing arts program, and class sizes that promote differential learning. CKS is currently enrolling for the 2013-2014 school year – preschool through 8th grade. For more information, please contact cksdev@ckseattle.org.

Christ the King Catholic School

415 North 117th Street

Seattle, WA 98133

(206) 364-6890

www.ckseattle.org lego build for children's hospital