Cookie Decorating

by SVT

Taylor’s View of Seldovia – Part II

by Jenny Chissus – Photos by Taylor Haller

Last week I was able to post 25 of Taylor’s beautiful photos, and YOU LOVED THEM! I  would like to continue to post Taylor’s photos on a weekly basis – so keep a look out!  Usually, if I have the photos available, I will be posting a series at the beginning of each week! Please share this photo story with friends and comment as we want to encourage our local young photographer!

Enjoy this new “walk” through Seldovia!

Christmas Lighting Contest Begins

by Chamber of Commerce

Community Band Wants YOU!

by Seldovia Arts Council

Got Talent?

by Ruth Sensenig

Join us for a Winter Gear Swap, Chili, Movie and Ice Cream

by Valisa Higman

Getting into the “Christmas Spirit of Giving”

by Laurel Hilts
Hey, folks! It’s time to gear up for Santa’s Shop once again. Each year, Santa’s elves gather donations from the community of great items for our children to purchase for those they love. Then, more elves busily wrap the gifts for the kids to give at Christmastime.

This year’s Shop will be on Friday, December 14th. If you have any items you would like to donate, please call Laurel Hilts at 435-3252 or send an email to her at lhilts@svt.org.

Foster Family Seeking Your Help

by Jack and Rachel Hopkins
(Son and daughter-in-law of local resident and business owner Jim Hopkins)

As many of you already know, Rachel and I have dedicated our lives to being foster parents with the idea that one day we would adopt if given the chance.  Let me briefly explain our experience.

We are committed to adopting a child that will soon be leaving our care.  He will be leaving because he has a distant family member, his grandfather’s half sister, who has also

Good News on Test Scores for Seldovia’s Students

by Sherry Hingley, Principal

Each year the state of Alaska gives all students in grades 3-10 Standard Based Assessment Tests otherwise known as SBAs.

This test is mandated by the Federal Government’s No Child Left Behind Act. The students at Susan B. English School did especially well this year.

33 students tested in 3 subjects, Reading, Writing, and Math.

• All students (100%) were Proficient or Advanced in Reading. 19/33 students were Advanced in Reading.
• 28/33 students were Proficient or Advanced in Writing. 10/33 students were Advanced in Writing.
• 29/33 students were Proficient or Advanced in Math. 19/33 students were Advanced in Math.
• All 3rd graders were Advanced in all 3 subject areas of Reading, Writing, and Math!

Good things are happening here! Great Job Students!

Success is the Only Option!!

SOCC November Calendar

by Damara Burnett