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SCHOOL On September 30, 2013 ‘Seattle Mama Doc’ and SCDS parent, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, visited SCDS with KING5. Light was shed on how Seattle Public Schools— and independent schools such as SCDS—have revamped their lunch programs to provide healthier choices for students. SCDS’s new lunch program NEST—
NUTRITIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS—was highlighted.
SCDS Grade 5 Humanities Teacher, Jane Hesslein, was featured in the October issue of PARENT MAP MAGAZINE, SPECIAL KIDS, in an article entitled Deep Thinkers and Perfectionists: Getting to Know Your Gifted Teen. Hesslein discussed the ‘tug-of-war’ between a parent’s need to be needed, and their teen’s move to independence.
This past winter, SCDS held the 2nd annual DEBATE TOURNAMENT on school grounds for the 2013-14 year. Students worked hard and brought home top honors for the number of wins and 2nd place for the percentage of wins. Pictured (L to R): Hazel Pearson’16, Anya Vinogradsky’14, Sienna Axe ’14 and Madison Onsager ’13. SCDS 3rd grader,
LEO COSTANZA ’19
As 2014 paves the way for fresh starts and resolutions, SCDS students were especially thankful for the renewed strength of one of their first grade classmates, AJ HWANGBO ’21. Diagnosed with acute viral myocarditis in November, AJ battled to defeat this life-threatening condition throughout the holidays. He courageously navigated through medical challenges with support from family, Seattle Children’s, fellow classmates, his church community, SCDS families, friends, and a visit from his favorite artist, Macklemore!
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competed against the country’s top youth climbers at Bouldering Nationals this past March. It was an intense threeday competition, but Leo finished in 10th place in the USA in his category. Way to go, Leo!