Welcome to Seattle: The Emerald City
Your friends at All My Sons Moving & Storage, Seattle, hope these resources
may be useful to you during your move to Denver:
Seattle Resources: Public Schools
Seattle Public Schools is a diverse family of 97 schools, serving 45,800 students
in a dynamic, standards-based learning community. We offer a broad range of programs
and learning opportunities, enhanced by strong support from parents, volunteers
and community members. The largest public school system in Washington, Seattle Public
Schools is the 44th largest in the United States.
Celebrating the Best in...
Teaching & Instruction
Student Achievement
District Leadership
District Honors & Recognition
Seattle Public School’s Maple Elementary School has been selected as one of nine
of the 250 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) 2006 Blue Ribbon Award, and is highlighted
on the NCLB national Web Site. According to the NCLB Blue Ribbon Web site, "Like
members of a family, Blue Ribbon Schools share certain features. There is always
a sense of order. Dedication to "time on task" is fierce. Student work covers walls,
and parents feel welcome. Every student is known by name. Schedules accommodate
time for teachers to confer, plan, and learn themselves, and principals are hands-on
learners and leaders. Assessment data target students’ needs and drive new plans.
Everyone, at every level, is expected to meet the highest possible standards." The
site also states that "Leadership may be the single most powerful characteristic
of Blue Ribbon Schools. Each of the nine schools profiled this year bear their stamp
of committed, often visionary leaders who have created pathways for their successors
as they transformed their schools."
Seattle Resources: Area Attractions
Ballard Locks
The Ballard Locks connect Puget Sound with the fresh water of Salmon Bay, Lake Washington,
and Lake Union where you can watch vessels being raised and lowered. The locks also
features seven acres of botanical gardens and salmon fish ladders that can be seen
from an underwater viewing window.
Experience Music Project
The Experience Music Project, located near the Space Needle, is an interactive museum
featuring a repository of more than 80,000 artifacts, including what is reportedly
the world's largest collection of Jimi Hendrix memorabilia. Visitors to the museum
will discover a hands-on experience intended to draw them into the creative processes
involved in making music.
Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight showcases the history of aviation technology from its inception
to the present. Exhibits are housed in the Red Barn, Boeing's first manufacturing
plant, and in the glassed-in Great Gallery Complex located near Boeing field.
Pacific Science Center
Located under the arches near the Space Needle, the Pacific Science Center is a
six-building complex offering hands-on science adventure. It also contains a planetarium,
a three and one-half story IMAX theater, and the Spacearium featuring laser light
shows. Pioneer Square Pioneer Square is a 30 block historic district that has sidewalk
cafes, art galleries, antique shops, boutiques, nightclubs, restaurants, and parks.
Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium, located at Pier 59 on the waterfront, features several species
of birds, fish, invertebrates, and marine mammals. Highlights include the 400,000-gallon
Underwater Dome with a 360 degree view of Puget Sound's aquatic life, the Pacific
Coral Reef Exhibit, the Tide Pool Exhibit, sea otters, seals, and a salmon ladder
and hatchery.
Seattle Art Museum
The Seattle Art Museum, located in downtown Seattle, features more than 20,000 art
objects, from African, Asian, ancient Mediterranean and Egyptian collections, to
old master paintings and contemporary Northwest art. The museum also houses a cafe
and store.
Seattle Center
Site of the 1962 World's Fair. The 75-acre campus is home to numerous festivals,
sports events, and concerts. On-site attractions include the Seattle Center House,
Seattle Center Monorail, Fun Forest Amusement Park, Pacific Science Center, Space
Needle, Experience Music Project, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Center Opera
House, KeyArea, and more.
Seattle Waterfront
The Seattle Waterfront is a great place to stroll where a variety of shops, restaurants,
and coffee shops can be found. Waterfront Park offers a great view of the Seattle
skyline and oceangoing vessels on the Puget Sound.
Space Needle
The Space Needle, Seattle's crowning landmark, offers a 360 degree view from the
observation deck which includes both an indoor and outdoor viewing deck, a gift
shop, and an espresso bar. Above the observation deck is a revolving restaurant
offering Northwest cuisine.
Washington Park Arboretum
The Washington Park Arboretum is a 200 acre living museum of trees, shrubs, and
vines featuring more than 10,000 exotic plants. The grounds also include a 3.5 acre
Japanese Garden that features azaleas, Japanese maples, rhododendrons, camellias,
evergreens, mosses, ferns, a pond, and a tea house.
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More Seattle Resources: The Performing Arts in Seattle
For a month-to-month calendar of Seattle theatre events, go to http://www.SeattlePerforms.com.
5th Avenue Theater, 1308--5th Avenue, (206) 625-1418. Musical theater productions.
http://www.5thavenuetheatre.org
A Contemporary Theater (ACT) 700 Union Street, (206) 292-7676. ACT is known for
its contemporary plays and long-running comedy. http://www.acttheatre.org
Intiman Theater, Seattle Center, Mercer Street, (206) 269-1900. Bringing audiences
provactive classical and contemporary plays. http://www.intiman.org
Moore Theater 1932--2nd Avenue, (206) 682-1414. Musical theater, concerts, and special
events.
http://www.theparamount.com
On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St. (206) 217-9886. Local and international experimental
theatre and dance.
http://www.ontheboards.org
Pacific Northwest Ballet, Mercer Arts Arena, 363 Mercer Street, (206) 292-2787.
http://www.pnb.org
Paramount Theater 911 Pine Street, (206) 682-1414. Musical theater, concerts, and
special events.
http://www.paramount.com
Seattle Children's Theater, Charlotte Martin Theater 201 Thomas Street, (206) 441-3322.
Theatre for children and adults. Performances on Fridays at 7:00 P.M., Saturdays
and Sundays at 2:00 P.M. and 5:30 P.M.
http://www.sct.org
Seattle Public Theater, at the Bathhouse on Green Lake, at 7312 W. Greenlake Dr.
N. (206) 524-1300 x 2. Small professional theatre with a full season of shows.
http://www.seattlepublictheater.org
Seattle Opera, Mercer Arts Arena 363 Mercer Street, (206) 389-7676. During show
runs they have performances at 2:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. on most days.
http://www.seattleopera.org
Seattle Repertory Theater, Seattle Center 155 Mercer Street, (206) 443-2222. Tickets:
$10 to $45; $10 for individuals age 25 and under (all shows). During show runs they
have performances at 2:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. on most days.
http://www.seattlerep.org
Seattle Symphony Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, (206) 215-4747, fax: (206)
215-4748; or order tickets from their web site at http://www.seattlesymphony.org
Seattle Resources: Galleries, Museums, and Art Events in Seattle and Western Washington
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