School is back in session for Seattle Public Schools, with classes beginning today across the city, and at Coe Elementary, John Hay Elementary, McClure Middle School and The Center School right here in Queen Anne.

Many school start times have changed, and bus routes reorganized, so keep on the look out for kids in the early morning and afternoons Click here for the new times. Check the Seattle Public Schools transportation page for more information.

See our story for tips from the Seattle Police Department on how to stay safe, and check out the Seattle Times’ back to school guide to best prepare for the new school year.

It’s back to school season again, and most Seattle Public Schools start fall terms this coming Wednesday, September 9. In Queen Anne those schools include Catharine Blaine (K-8), The Center School, Coe Elementary, John Hay Elementary, Lawton Elementary and McClure Middle School.

The Seattle Police Department has put together a list of back to school safety tips, that include everything from general tips, to public transportation pointers, what to do if you’re confronted on the street and how to report a crime. Click here to see the SPD list.

See the Seattle Public Schools 2009-2010 academic calendar here.

Just in time for the start of school, Project Treehouse is staging a fashion show to raise awareness for Treehouse’s free Wearhouse store, which provides clothes to kids in foster care.  Tonight’s fashion show takes place at Treehouse in South Seattle,  and will feature local kids modeling some of the store’s clothing donations.  Snacks and drinks will be provided.  The event is free but you’re encouraged to RSVP at drives@treehouseforkids.org.  Donations of new back-to-school items are also welcome.

If you can’t make it to the fashion show, you can also drop off donations for the Wearhouse at Queen Anne Boutique (2212 Queen Anne Ave N) throughout the month of August.  The Wearhouse provides nearly 3,000 kids in the Seattle area with clothing, school supplies, toys and books.