Has your child ever experienced the summer slide – wherein all previously learned subject matter slides right out of their head once summer begins? Firefly Tutoring has designed a summer math review course to help students entering 4th through 7th grades avoid that slippery slope of forgetfulness. Summer math reviewers  will meet twice a week from June 24-August 22, covering a year of math curriculum in one summer course. According to their website:

At each class, we will cover one topic from the Common Core and then provide ample time for students to work at their own pace on material …

Just in on the mama-vine:

We know that starting a new school marks a new chapter for the entire family. Getting to know other new and incoming families can make the transition so much easier. We hope you will join us at our Spring Play Date for incoming McDonald families.

What: Spring Play Date for Incoming Families When: Sunday, May 19, 3 – 5PM Where: McDonald International Playground

Sounds muy divertido to me!…

Back in January, we told you about a free workshop offered by Solarize Northwest. Well, somehow it snuck up on us, but that workshop is TODAY at Solid Ground (1501 N. 45th St.) from 10-11:30.

If you can’t make it, there’s one last workshop coming up April 24th at the Ballard Library.

Why should you consider solar? I’ve waxed poetic about my family’s solar panels in previous posts, with my favorite part being that even though Seattle’s not known for it’s sunny weather, I haven’t paid an electric bill in almost 2 years. Solar works here, and when you are …