This nice little neighborhood is tucked away on a winding street across from Woodin Elementary in the Wedge District of the city of Woodinville. There is a mix of 1 story and split level homes that have prices that support those who are just getting started or who want to pull out some of their equity in their existing home and downsize. These homes were generally built in the late 1960s but many have been substantially remodeled so don't assume they have older interior. Pride of ownership is evident as you walk through this neighborhood.
In addition to being close to one of the award winning Northshore school district elementary schools, Woodinville High School is within walking distance and so is the Rotary Skate/BMX park and boardwalk/trails.
For a sampling of homes in this neighborhood click here. If you would like to learn about other neighborhoods in Woodinville, please go to my website and click on Woodinville Neighborhoods.
by Michelle Blue, Real Estate Consultant
Your Guide to Woodinville Community, Neighborhoods & Real Estate.
www.MichelleBlue.com
Last Tuesday, the Northshore School Board voted to do the analysis that may lead to the closure of one of the Woodinville Elementary Schools. If that option is selected all schools will likely be impacted as the children/programs from the school that is closed are shifted. Even if they don't decide to close one of the schools - there will be cuts. Junior high sports? Junior high music? Do you have an opinion - make sure that the Northshore School Board (and the legislature) know it!
Are you informed? Do you know where to go to get informed?
Here are some resources for you to learn more.
Northshore School District Main Website - check out the presentation
District Website - check out the video presentation on Responsible Budgeting
Next Key School Board Meeting - January
SEND YOUR FEEDBACK/SUGGESTIONS to email: Budget@nsd.org
Elementary School PTA - upcoming meetings
Junior High Schools
Woodinville City Council Meetings - January
The City Council regularly holds its meetings on the 1, 2, and 3 Tuesday of each month. However, the first Tuesday in January fell on New Year's Day which was a holiday for City government. In order to conduct three meetings during January, the City Council will meet on the following dates, Tuesday, January 8, 15, and 22.
Location: City Hall, Council Chambers
Time: 7:00pm
Meeting Agenda: http://woodinville.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2
Can't make the meeting?
Keep up-to-date on what is happening with the city council by watching the meetings on TV (Channel WTV21).
City Council Meetings are re-broadcast at 7 a.m., 1 p.m., 7 p.m., and 1 a.m. City sponsored events and services are advertised 24-hours per day, and helpful public service announcements and winter preparation suggestions play throughout the day.
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I just got back from a very well attended PTA meeting at Bear Creek Elementary. At this meeting it was shared that on Tuesday (1/8) the Northshore School Board will be voting on whether they will do the analysis and decide whether to close one of the eight Woodinville elementary schools in order to fix a major budget shortfall. If they vote to do the analysis and it is decided that a school must be closed - this will be implemented Fall 2008.
I want to say that I was very impressed with Principal Gary Keeler - for two key reasons:
(1) Great Communication. He is dealing with the potential issue and concerns of parents quickly, directly and with honest and open communication. In order to share what facts are known, he arranged to have a district representative at the meeting with only a day's notice. He took the time out of his schedule today to speak to parents and has committed his time to ensure that ongoing communications will be continued whatever happens going forward.
(2) Right Priorities. He reminded all of us, that whatever happens as a result of this process - we need to keep our focus on our children and their well being. At first glance, as a concerned parent you might think that means doing whatever it takes to keep your child from being disrupted (especially when they are going to a great school like Bear Creek). However, the reality is that throughout our lives we will have times when we must make a change that is often not of our choosing. How we handle change often defines how successful we will be at making major transitions - lets demonstrate to our children how to be involved in the process in a positive way and how to positively prepare for change if it must happen. Whatever happens - this is an excellent chance for parents to teach their children an important life lesson - what lesson will you teach?
This is my first year with a child at Bear Creek Elementary and I have to say I have been very impressed - it is my sincere hope that this very special and quality school is here to stay!
by Michelle Blue
Your Guide to Woodinville Community, Neighborhoods & Real Estate
www.MichelleBlue.com
Your guide to Woodinville Real Estate, Neighborhoods & Community. Michelle is a Realtor, Accredited Buyers Representative, and Accredited Staging Professional Realtor.
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