Saturday, September 24, 2011
Favorite Technology?
With all these devices out there? What is your favorite technology device for work or life? What do you think you miss the most if it was taken away?
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Mercer Island Schools Being Recognized... What do you think? "Mercer Island second in 'Top Cities to Live and Learn"'
Updated Apr 27, 2011 - 1:31 pm
Mercer Island second in 'Top Cities to Live and Learn'
Source: Tom Kelly: Real Estate Today
Originally published: Apr 27, 2011 - 10:25 am
Do the most affluent zip codes also cultivate the best schools?
Not necessarily, according to the latest Forbes/GreatSchools second annual "Top Cities to Live and Learn" study that looks at the places in America where housing dollars go the furthest in getting children a great education.
Falmouth, Maine (median home price $351,550) topped the list. Towns with homes costing between $200,000 to $399,000 grabbed more schools in the Top Ten than any other grouping, including the first, fourth and fifth-place finishers as well as schools scoring 13th and 14th. In the over $800,000 category, only Manhattan Beach, California was in the top 10.
Mercer Island ($708,740 median home price) placed second and was the most expensive city ranked in the top five. The survey analyzed 17,589 towns and cities in the 49 states that administer standardized, statewide tests. The study also used results from the most recent National Assessment for Educational Progress data, a federal program that tests randomly selected students in fourth, eighth and 12th grades to provide state-level assessments of learning and educational progress.
By combining the two datasets, GreatSchools calibrated the results of individual cities in a single state with national standards to come up with a score for each city. It then graded on a curve with the highest-ranking city, Falmouth, representing 100.
In addition to leaving out Nebraska (no standard test), GreatSchools eliminated towns with fewer than 10,000 residents or fewer than five schools. And cities with sprawling, unified school districts like Houston and Los Angeles might harbor extremely high-scoring schools whose results are cancelled out by underperforming ones, the survey revealed.
Mercer Island second in 'Top Cities to Live and Learn'
Source: Tom Kelly: Real Estate Today
Originally published: Apr 27, 2011 - 10:25 am
Do the most affluent zip codes also cultivate the best schools?
Not necessarily, according to the latest Forbes/GreatSchools second annual "Top Cities to Live and Learn" study that looks at the places in America where housing dollars go the furthest in getting children a great education.
Falmouth, Maine (median home price $351,550) topped the list. Towns with homes costing between $200,000 to $399,000 grabbed more schools in the Top Ten than any other grouping, including the first, fourth and fifth-place finishers as well as schools scoring 13th and 14th. In the over $800,000 category, only Manhattan Beach, California was in the top 10.
Mercer Island ($708,740 median home price) placed second and was the most expensive city ranked in the top five. The survey analyzed 17,589 towns and cities in the 49 states that administer standardized, statewide tests. The study also used results from the most recent National Assessment for Educational Progress data, a federal program that tests randomly selected students in fourth, eighth and 12th grades to provide state-level assessments of learning and educational progress.
By combining the two datasets, GreatSchools calibrated the results of individual cities in a single state with national standards to come up with a score for each city. It then graded on a curve with the highest-ranking city, Falmouth, representing 100.
In addition to leaving out Nebraska (no standard test), GreatSchools eliminated towns with fewer than 10,000 residents or fewer than five schools. And cities with sprawling, unified school districts like Houston and Los Angeles might harbor extremely high-scoring schools whose results are cancelled out by underperforming ones, the survey revealed.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Check this OUT! You could call this HOME!
Great View of Elliott Bay, Wonderful two bedroom Condo. THERE IS SOOOO MUCH MORE. This is what the current owners love about their home:
Just minutes from Lower Queen Anne, which offers Safeway, Metropolitain Market, Bartelll Drugs, Blockbuster Video, Pagliacci Pizza, Pesos, Shiki Japanese, Melting Pot, Starbucks, East Street Records, Shanti's (Breakfast) and many more. Within walking distance to Key Arena, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Space Needle, Seattle Center, etc
We love our view of Puget Sound and the Olympic mountains, the sunsets are absolutely stunning. Until this past year, we were able to see the 4th of July fireworks (which were cancelled due to loss of sponsorship). If you are a people watcher, there is lots to watch including the State Ferries, Sail Boats, Victoria Clipper, planes on trains etc.Love the fact we are close to 99 and I-5 by going straight up Mercer street
Mertal Edwards Park (I would check spelling) is convenient for walking, running, roller blading or just sitting on the grass reading a book.
We love our view of Puget Sound and the Olympic mountains, the sunsets are absolutely stunning. Until this past year, we were able to see the 4th of July fireworks (which were cancelled due to loss of sponsorship). If you are a people watcher, there is lots to watch including the State Ferries, Sail Boats, Victoria Clipper, planes on trains etc.Love the fact we are close to 99 and I-5 by going straight up Mercer street
Mertal Edwards Park (I would check spelling) is convenient for walking, running, roller blading or just sitting on the grass reading a book.
All these great things in this package. For some more features and details check out www.johnlscott.com/46037.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Olympics 2010 - Way To Go USA!
Way to go USA and all the Olympic athletes. I am so impressed at the team work in some many of these individaul sports. They all feed off each others success, much like we all should. The Olympics hae been fun to watch (even though all the coverage has been bad). What are your thoughts on the Olympics? Any favorite athletes?
Watching the all the sports have been fun. This is a fun time, to see all the countries come together and compete, athletes laying it all on the line.
Let me know what you think!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
FUN DAY AT THE ROLLER DERBY WITH THE
RAT CITY ROLLERS
What an experience to take a bunch of 5 and 6 year old to watch their Kindergarten teacher at the Roller Derby. Anna better known on skates as Trouble Loves Mimi! The kids had soooo much fun,cheering her on and gettign into the big event. They loved being on the big screen watching her skate around real fast and eventually her team won. Getting signatures from some of the skaters was a highlight as well.
I had never been to this event before and did not know what to expect. I thought they might show up at school the next day pushing each other around. No... I was wrong. It was a lot of funa nd the kids were so focused on cheering, gettin on the big screen and seeing their teacher. Here they are all decked in team colors! A fun day and a fun event to go to!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Sunny Weather In Seattle
As January has come, the number ofpeople looking at houses have increased! I think there is more hop out there and the weather has helped.
I was in Tacoma this weekend and looked out the window of the hotel room we were in and took in the beautiful view. The sun was coming up all pink around a stunning view of Mt Ranier. It reminds me why we live in the PNW. The sight made you feel wonderful. I hope everyone else felt the same way!
I was in Tacoma this weekend and looked out the window of the hotel room we were in and took in the beautiful view. The sun was coming up all pink around a stunning view of Mt Ranier. It reminds me why we live in the PNW. The sight made you feel wonderful. I hope everyone else felt the same way!
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