Tuesday (6-23-20) 11:30 a.m. This ‘ferret’ was last seen under the green dumpster on E. Louisa St. immediately east of 24th Avenue. It has white paws and a black tip to its tail. Owner wanted asap. It successfully dodged traffic crossing and recrossing 24th but it is a dangerous undertaking.

After some more reading I have learned that ferrets have tails about 5 inches long and weasels have tails nearly as long as their body. Based on this new information I am concluding this is actually a weasel. Maybe it has been attracted by all the rabbits.

Larry

The 2019-2020 school year has been a year of firsts for our Seattle students. Despite the challenges, students and teachers have risen to the occasion and worked hard to make the best of this unique time in history.

Graduation for the Montlake Elementary 5th graders took place virtually last night on Zoom. Tonight, we will celebrate our graduates “in-person” by having a Montlake neighborhood car parade. The parade route starts at 6:00pm at the Montlake Community Center parking lot. Cars will proceed to Montlake Elementary School via E. Lynn St and E. Calhoun St. Once at the front of the school, teachers and Principal Pearson will greet the graduates and present them with their diplomas.

We encourage everyone in the neighborhood to walk outside for a few minutes, find a spot on the route, and cheer these kids on! We have encouraged students and their families to honk, cheer, and let out some wolf howls. It would be amazing to have the whole neighborhood join in. Let’s make some noise for these kids!

Parade Route

Hello Montlake Community,
The Montlake Elementary school started a monthly paper this year that is run by a number of students with help and oversight by the librarian. 
We had hoped to print copies this month and deliver to your door to show the Montlake community that we are all one. With the restrictions that we are currently under, we’ve moved this to an electronic copy. 
Our hope is that this entertains, informs, and brings a smile to your face today. 
Please enjoy and stay safe.  – Lisa and Kerri (Parents)

We are excited to announce that Cafe Lago is reopening this Friday! Place your order for take-out and get reunited with your favorite salads, pizzas, and pasta.

The Montlake Community Club is proposing updating our Bylaws. All changes are to reflect current practices and overall modernization of the MCC Bylaws. Please direct any questions or feedback to Heather at president@montlake.net.

Thanks to the almost 100 people who have attended our online construction update meetings these past two months. We’re excited to continue bringing you the latest construction information on the SR 520 Montlake Project while providing a regular opportunity for you to ask questions and receive project updates.

Our May monthly construction update meeting will again be online, with a short presentation and Q&A to follow.

Date/time: May 6, presentation starts at 5:30 p.m.
Registration: https://bit.ly/onlineSR520 You’ll be sent confirmation and reminder emails as we approach the event.

You can join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device. Access to the Internet will be required to view the presentation and your device speakers must be enabled.

Missed last month’s meeting? A video recording of the meeting as well as the presentation slides (pdf 2.64 mb) are now available.

We continue to wish you and your family and friends good health during this time.

How to reach us and stay informed about SR 520 construction:

• Call the 24-hour construction hotline (206-775-8885) with pressing Montlake Project questions or concerns.
• Call the SR 520 Program information line (206-770-3554, M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) with general SR 520 inquiries.
• Email SR 520 staff with your questions about the project or construction activities.
• Visit the SR 520 Construction Corner for the most up-to-date information on closures and construction impacts.
• Visit the SR 520 Program website to find general information about the project.
• Follow us on Twitter @wsdot_520 to get key news and updates about the SR 520 program.
• (Please note: The Information Center is currently closed because of the Governor’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order.) Stop by in-person at the Montlake Project Information Center (2209 E. North St.), open Mondays and Wednesdays noon to 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m. to noon, and the third Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to noon.
• View current Montlake Project construction photos, taken continuously day and night, by mounted construction cameras

Boyer Children’s Clinic, a cornerstone of the Montlake community since 1942, is the Puget Sound’s premier provider of Early Intervention services for children birth to three with developmental delays and disabilities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Boyer continues to accept referrals for therapies, including physical, occupational and speech. We are offering our full array of high-quality services – therapy, education, medical, and family support – via virtual visits (video conferencing and/or telephone).

Boyer’s Medical Director, Dr. Jennie McLaurin, is also available to provide developmental and behavioral screenings to determine whether your child would benefit from a referral for Early Intervention services. Dr. McLaurin is a designated “Center of Excellence” for autism spectrum diagnosis, meaning she has the unique expertise to screen for autism expeditiously.

If you have concerns about your child’s development, please contact us; we know that a child’s brain is 85% developed by age three, and Boyer is available now to provide evaluations and services. To make an appointment, please contact Boyer Children’s Clinic in either of the following ways:

• Call us and leave a voicemail at (206) 325-8477. We are checking messages consistently and will return your call shortly.

• Email info@boyercc.org and a staff member will be in touch.

Research shows that services provided through virtual visits are as successful as in-person services, and our families have confirmed that scheduling/participating in virtual visits are simple and beneficial for their children. Here is a short video that offers insight into the benefits of Boyer’s care through virtual visits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbA68l-Db00&feature=youtu.be

Boyer remains committed to our mission of providing care to all who need us, regardless of financial circumstances. We are working tirelessly to reduce barriers to access, such as providing interpreters for all virtual visits, and providing tablets, internet access, and data when families need them. Please reach out to us at any time with questions or to schedule an appointment.