Coe School is named after Frantz Coe (1856-1904). The school was designed by James Stephen and…read morebuilt in 1907. I attended Coe School in 4th to 6th grade. This is about Mrs. Jacobson, one of my teachers. For one of our exams we were required to name all of the elements that we knew, such as iron, copper, and calcium. I wrote down many elements including some elements that Mrs. Jacobson never heard of. Mrs. Jacobson marked me down because I wrote down these elements. Bad, bad, bad, Mrs. Jacobson. This is about Mrs. Scholl. For some of our classes she just read from a story book to us. Once Mrs. Scholl told us that when receiving mail or memos her name was sometimes written as "Mrs. School." I enjoyed making my term paper on South America, which included real paper money from a couple of countries. Once Mrs. Scholl was telling us about Brazil nuts and she told the class that they were sometimes called, "Nigger toes." Bad, bad, bad, Mrs. Scholl. We had an African-American boy in our class who lived in a nearby orphanage. When Mrs. Scholl said "Nigger toes," she commented that the boy was out for that day. Mr.Wingert was one of the teachers. Once, we had to watch a film on the shrimp industry. I was bored with the film, so I sucked on my hand and it was covered with saliva. In the middle of the movie, I had to go on a pre-arranged appointment to see my mother and on the way out, Mr.Wingert unexpectedly extended his hand to shake hands. So I shook hands and he got a handful of saliva. Mr.Wingert also read stories to us, including Huckleberry Finn. I was shocked when he read the "N-word" to us. We were required to go on bathroom breaks which involved marching down the steps to the basement. Sometimes I skipped steps, taking a long step to descend down two steps at once. I got in trouble for this. For punishment I was required to go up and down a flight of steps ten times. I did not see any sense in this because this type of punishment increases risk for accidental tumbling down the steps and breaking bones. For art class Mrs.Tapp gave me a B. I was the best artist in the class, and perhaps the best artist in all of Coe School. At that time I was exceptionally skilled at drawing trees, apples, buildings, monsters, and so on. I was puzzled when Mrs.Tapp gave me a B. Bad, bad, bad, Mrs.Tapp. Once during recess I paused to spit down the stairwell and watch my spit fall 50 feet down. Mrs.Tapp saw me do this and scolded me by saying "A son of a doctor is not expected to do things like that!!!" The worse thing was Mr.Bardal the principal of the school. Mr.Bardal roamed the hallways and the schoolyard carrying a large wooden paddle for spanking his students. The paddle had four holes drilled on the end to provide for a more painful whack (the holes prevented the air from cushioning the spanks). Once during volley ball I called to Mary Butler because she was holding on to the ball and not serving it. I exclaimed, "Mary But . . ." I stopped half-way in saying her last name because just as I was saying "Butler" she served the ball. But Mary Butler who was a fat girl and had a big butt thought that I was making fun of her big butt. She complained to Mr.Bardal and I got a spanking. Fortunately, on that day I was wearing thick woolen pants which cushioned the blows. In retrospect I now realize that I am a victim of assault and battery and slander. Mary Butler's behavior could reasonably be characterized as slander which is a tort as well as a crime. Mr.Bardal's behavior could reasonably be characterized as assault and battery. We also had dance class in the gym. Linda Mueller squeezed my hand so hard that it hurt my hand. When Linda squeezed my hand the flesh of my hand was compressed over the metal of my Smokey the Bear ring which caused extra pain. But I did not mind because Linda was a foxy girl. Brenda Cole and Diana Plank were best friends and they were good at drawing horses. At recess outside they played horsey. Once Brenda Cole made fun of my last name by calling me "Toady-Brody." But I did not mind. Once I called her "Bent-Butt" instead of Brenda. The best teacher was Mrs.Bradley who taught chorus. She had us all perform Christmas songs at a local television station. Bobby Gruber's mother drove me and Bobby to the TV station. A week later my family watched us on television. What a thrill that was. I noticed that I flexed my cheek once between songs out of nervousness. We also had air raid drills in case of nuclear attack and were required to duck under our desks and cover our head and neck. In retrospect I am not sure how that could have protected us from radiation burns and falling bricks. The schoolyard has nice tetherball courts, and a big dirt field, for playing racing games. Coe School has a great safety patrol program and I enjoyed wearing the uniform (white shoulder strap) and holding up the red crossing flag. Coe School has a cafeteria, but at the time I never cared for the stewed tomatoes.

As a recent newbie to Seattle and Queen Anne, I was looking for a preschool that was affordable and…read morepart time, and having to do a job seemed like a small price to pay for what we were getting. I am a working parent and I understand the hesitation for most, but what I gained from the coop makes the experience well worth it. What these yelp reviews don't tell you about the coop is that you become part of their community. As a relocated family, we made friends and a network of support by just being part of this program. The coop took care of the "friend making" process for both our kids AND for us parents. I also found myself surrounded by supportive moms and dads who care about my kids as much as I do. By working in the classroom you learn to love each of these kids as your own. The kids in turn are comfortable with all the parents. In the classroom, there is a teacher for your child AND a teacher for you. It is amazing how much you grow and learn as a mom/dad when you have someone you can talk to about your child. Also having the other parents with children of the same age that you can swap ideas and share heartaches with is helpful. I know people are turned off by the whole "all school job". I work too, I understand the effort it takes. What I didn't expect was the positive impact of the job on my children. We forget that our kids are aware of our behavior. My kids saw mom working for the school and helping to make it better and that actually made a difference for them. They see the importance of "building your community" and "everybody chipping in" and they learned that from the coop. Our previous childcare/preschool experience was the all day drop off scenario. So, I have experienced both options. The no work all day solution is great, but I wouldn't do it again. I feel that I am closer and more involved with my child from having to be at the school. For me, it is worth it! I went into this school thinking affordable and easy with a pesky job. Instead, what I have gained, and what my children have gained, is seriously priceless!

I have two children who have been enrolled in Queen Anne Co-op for a total of five years. By…read morenature, a cooperative preschool is one where the parents/caregivers are involved by being in the classroom at times and holding a school "job". Your "job" can vary from small jobs to holding a "board position" like treasurer or secretary. I did the job of board childcare as mentioned by another reviewer for two years. It consisted of being in the classroom (with my child) one (at most) Friday a month for one hour and 45 minutes to help watch the kids of the board members while their parents had a meeting. If I had a conflict, I could send my babysitter (who I was already paying to watch my child) and they would basically have a play date with the other kids and parents. I've found it to be a pretty flexible, forgiving place where everyone chips in to make things run smoothly. I have always felt that the time I've invested in the co-op has been more than worth the benefits my children and I have received. Getting to know all of the parents through being together in the classroom has been invaluable. You almost immediately have a community of parents who know your child and who your child feels comfortable around. This is a group of people who help and support each other in and out of the classroom. In addition, the teachers are very experienced and the classroom is a large, bright space. Basically, I think it is an amazing place for a child to start their educational experience and for a family to be involved in a great community.

While we're not regularly enrolled at Spruce Street School, we've been participating in their…read moreSummer Camp program and couldn't be more impressed. The camp offers an outstanding balance of activities, care, and experiences that have thoroughly engaged my two children. The program's size is perfect - small enough for staff to know each child personally and provide detailed daily updates, yet large enough to foster new friendships and exciting group activities. During 'Games & Sports Week,' the activities were incredibly varied and well-organized, including: - City bus trips to parks and splash pads - A Tacoma Rainiers baseball game (via chartered bus) - Walks to the International Fountain - Ferry rides to Bainbridge Island - Water games - Visits to Golden Gardens Park The program includes lunch, and their pricing is competitive with, if not more affordable than, other local camps. Looking ahead, we're excited to explore their other themed weeks, such as Music and Theatre, Art, and Water Sports. The staff's dedication to each child's experience and well-being is evident, making this program truly exceptional. We'll definitely be returning next year. Thank you, Spruce Street School!

This school is terrible. this coming from someone who actually went there. The teachers give you no…read moreprivacy. barely teach you any math, they teach the weirdest stuff. DO NOT SEND YOUR KID HERE