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Family-Staff Alliance

The Family-Staff Alliance (FSA) is dedicated to supporting the philosophy and goals of the school through special projects and fundraising activities.  The FSA also provides a discussion forum for expressing ideas and concerns, and for sharing information and resources that support individual families and our greater community.

Saturday April 12, 10:00-1:00 at Giddens School. Children's Poetry/Diverse Voices Celebrate National Poetry Month with a morning of poetry for and about children, from poets young and old. Poet populist Cody Walker, poetry slam troupe "Youth Speaks Seattle" and poets from our own community will present their work, as well as lead workshops for adults and student grades 1 and above. This free event is open to the public! Childcare provided (RSVP required) Contact . Poetry Workshop informational flyer available here

*Friday, April 25, 7:10 p.m.: Giddens Family Night at Safeco Field
Giddens families and staff have a block of seats reserved for a baseball game between the Mariners and Oakland A's on Friday, April 25th at 7:10 p.m. The Seattle Mariners are offering us discounted tickets for view seats at $11 each (normally $20). CLICK HERE or see the flyer on the FSA bulletin board for directions for ordering tickets. The deadline to order is April 22nd. Watch for Giddens School on the video board in the 4th inning! For questions, contact James Landay. This event is for Giddens families and staff only.

FSA is Sponsoring a Book Club
Do you love reading and talking about books? Join others who can meet during the school day for a newly-forming Book Club. First meeting: Wednesday, March 26 at 9 a.m. at Cafe Vega (20th Ave. S. & Yesler). The first book suggested is Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert (Viking, 2006). http://www.elizabethgilbert.com/eatpraylove.htm 
Everyone is welcome; help choose books and times to meet. If you can’t make the meeting or want further information, contact Beth Deyo at deyobeth@msn.com or 206.650.0655.

 

If You Are Interested...

Workshop bibliography from  Encouraging the Ally in our Children, workshop facilitated by Lyn Dillman, Giddens 1st/2nd teacher is available here.

Giddens parents and staff have shared their thoughts in newsletter articles on holiday giving, and consumerism.