Salmon Bay Weekly Bulletin - Tuesday May 26th, 2009

Upcoming Events Calendar:

MAY

JUNE

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Dear Salmon Bay Families:

You can certainly tell that spring has arrived at Salmon Bay!

• Our track team took 3rd place in the metro championships
• Our waters project garden with native plants is sprouting, greener and greener
• Students are lingering outside at recess and lunch
• Bicycles are showing up more and more—185 bikes at school on Bike to School Day
• Placement letters for our 5th graders and new kindergarteners arrived last week.
• Mr. G. walked around last Thursday with water balloons he SAID were for after school with the track team. Stay tuned.
• Brian and Nicolette have returned from camp, Sally and Dave have returned from camp, Carita and Dorothy, Shawn and Marian are packing up, and 8th grade camp is next!
• Our Bridges to Understanding film fest was marked by the first warm spring thunderstorm, echoing outside as we watched the work of student film-makers.
• Students are setting new records for eating FAST and getting outside. Anthony, Gabriel, Edna and playground teachers have shed their coats!
• But students are still tucked away in classrooms, corners, library —reading, reading reading! •

The parent garden group has been busy again making our grounds magnificent!

Have a good week.

Jodee

ELEMENTARY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE

WOWS!!

• Wow Max Busch, you won the University Bookstore Bookmark contest with your snazzy artwork. Congratulations & we will continue to look for great things from you now and in the future!!
• Wow, E-wow, wow.com and WWW. WOW- David Innes, Pam Lauritzen, Tomo Lescher, Elaine Hall, Robin Lofstrom, Linda Illman, Jodee Reed and Jessica Phillips – The new Salmon Bay Website looks terrific. You have made it functional, easy to use, informative and beautiful. Thank you for the many, many, MANY hours it took you to create this and edit this and make this possible. Check it out www.seattleschools.org

WENEEDYA’S!!

• Our Salmon Bay Family ice cream social, which will welcome the new elementary families and say farewell to those moving on to middle school, will be on Friday June 5th at 7:00 on the lower field playground. We need a few helpers for set up and ice cream distribution. If you help with ice cream distribution, you get early and easy access to the ice cream. Email or call me if you can help.
• Elementary Field Day is rapidly approaching, Friday June 12th from 8:45-11:45. We need lots of volunteers to help Mr. G make this one of the funnest days of the year complete with popscicles and water opportunities wrapped in small latex circles. Email or call me if you can help.
• Come help us plan for the budget and business of FOSB for next year, on Saturday June 6th, 9:00-2:00, at the FOSB annual board retreat. You will get early and easy access to ice cream and fun handouts. (We will probably switch out the ice cream for coffee and fruit but for sure the handouts and great company.) Where is it happening you ask?

DIDYOU??

• Notice that there is a Middle school band concert this Thursday at 7:00 in the stage area.
• Find any old Salmon Bay sweatshirts that your student no longer likes or fits or chooses to wear, while you were cleaning house this weekend? Drop them off outside of the Volunteer Coordinator’s office for redistribution.
• Realize that you have not paid your enrichment fee, or the second half of your enrichment fee, now that you are heading off to camp, or just came back, and camp at Salmon Bay is paid for entirely by our enrichment fee. You can make the check out to Salmon Bay School and drop it off with Megan Ratcliffe, or email me if you are wondering your status. Thanks.
• See you favorite kids’ big toothy grin in this year’s class photo? Well they are here and should be heading home sometime this week.
• Pick up a copy of the FOSB Annual Report, which was created by Robin Lofstrom, with the help of Lance Adams and Jane Davies, to help you see a bit of what the year in review was like from our parent board. Thanks to the above 3 for creating a fun program for the all school annual meeting last Thursday. A group of about 30 folks were treated to the talents and knowledge of Jane, Lance and Robin. Thank you all for attending, smiling, listening and eating our cake.

Enjoy your 4 day week and have fun at camp. Megan

MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE

Hi Salmon Bay Middle School Families!

NEW WEBSITE!!

Last week at our Annual FOSB meeting and Volunteer Appreciation night, we also showcased our new school website! After several months of hard work, our new website is now what you will see when you look for our school on-line. It is still a “work in progress” as we add and edit more content. Take a look, we hope you enjoy it! Special THANKS to Elaine Hall, David Innes, Tomo Kumon-Lesher, Pam Laurtizen, Robin Lofstrom, Linda Illman, and Jodee Reed!!

IMPORTANT DATES!!

The school year is coming to a close so quickly! Don’t forget these few important dates….

• Mon 6/8 – Welcome to the New Incoming 6th graders
• Wed 6/17 – 8th graders – practice promotion, Golden Gardens picnic, and Promotion (at Ballard high School – 7pm)
• Thurs. 6/18 – Wild Waves – all Middle School students
• Fri 6/19 – Panther Day and last day of school! School out at 2:15pm

ALL SCHOOL INFORMATION

FOSB Information:

• Thanks to all the contestants who played in the first-ever FOSB Jeopardy during the annual meeting on May 21st. What a lot of fun!
• The final FOSB meeting is Thursday June 11th at 70m in the cafeteria. Hope to see you there!
• The annual retreat is coming up on Saturday June 6th at 9am at the home of Robin Lofstrom.
• FOSB’s board has grown by 3 new Directors – a warm welcome to Kelly Bryant, David Innes, and Pam Lauritzen. In addition to these 3, we are also wecoming our new MS treasurer, Anna McAllister, and extending our thanks to all returning Directors and Officers.
• Check out the new school website for the latest FOSB news, including recent minutes, meeting materials, roster of next year’s FOSB board, and more.

New School Website!

Please visit our NEW WEBSITE! at www.seattleschools.org After months of hard work, our team of volunteers have produced an amazing website for our school! You will find lots of great information about our school, with links and forms and calendars! Please note that while the website looks great and has great information, it is still a “work in progress”. We continue to edit and add content. Special Thanks to our web design team…. Elaine Hall, David Innes, Tomo Kumon-Lesher, Pam Lauritzen, Robin Lofstrom, Linda Illman, and Jodee Reed! If you have any questions, please contact – Jessica Phillips <a href="mailto:jlphillips1seattleschols.org”>jlphillips1@seattleschols.org ENJOY!

Ugly, Tacky and Vintage Sweater Donations Needed

Do you have any old, tacky, and/or vintage sweaters you would like to donate? We are in need of anything ugly, fun, retro, funky (or even plain) for an Arts and Crafts deconstruction/reconstruction project at 8th grade camp this year. We have a limited budget and would be grateful for any donations before we rifle through the Goodwill and Value Village sweater supplies. There will be a drop off box in the main office lobby for the next two weeks. Thank you! Email any questions to Devin Gurley: dkgurley@seattleschools.org

SCRIP News!

The end of the year is fast approaching, with its flurry of activity and commitments! Looking for something to give a hard-working teacher or coach? Stop by the scrip table, we have several gift cards in small denominations, and likely have something that will fit your needs. In stock now we have: Fred Meyer, Safeway, Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, Majestic Bay, AMC Theatres, REI, Lands’End/Sears, Great Harvest Bread, and Rain City Video (10-punch cards). To purchase, bring cash or check to the scrip table (located in the front foyer near the main office); scrip sales are open M-F mornings, 8:40-9:10, and W, TH. afternoons, 3:00-3:20. For purchases outside of these hours, or general questions, contact Alodie Loney, alodie.loney@gmail.com or 914-6554.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INFORMATION

FINAL, FINAL, LAST CALL FOR PHOTOS- WE MEAN IT THIS TIME

Deadline for submitting photos for the Elementary Yearbook is May 22nd. Could use a few more pix for Anastasia, Sally, Dave and Marian’s classrooms. Also for these activities: Spanish Club, Math Lab, Peace & Justice/Lantern Festival, Inauguration. Photos from Camp Indianola and the Oregon Trail can be accepted past the deadline, but within a day of the activities, please. Also any pix from this week’s book fair would be SWELL. As usual, please drop off in folder outside of Megan’s office or email to cathy@runcatrun.com. Thanks!!

ART CONTEST

We need a cover for the Elementary yearbook! What do you think it should be? Illustrate what life at Salmon Bay means to you!

Submit your drawing in black and white (dark pencil or black ink/paint) on an 8-1/2 × 11 size sheet, VERTICAL format (tall/skinny, not wide/sideways). PLEASE BE SURE to label the back of your art with your name and classroom. Turn it in by Friday, May 29 (envelope on wall outside Megan’s office). If you create your cover electronically, you can email a pdf to cathy@runcatrun.com.

Every piece of art that is turned in will be used somewhere inside the book, with the winning drawing featured on the front cover for the entire elementary school to enjoy! Open to all K-5 students. Start drawing now!!

MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION

High School Counselor Visit, Wednesday , 5/27 @9am

Counselors from around the district will be visiting Wednesday morning to register our 8th Graders
for high school classes. Your family can prepare for the visit by:

1. reviewing and completing with your student any forms sent to you by your assigned school, and
2. discussing post-high school plans to plan your student’s electives appropriately.

You are also invited to attend the visit as well. For details of counselor meeting places, please check in with the main office on Wednesday morning. – Thanks, Anthony Malaki, Counselor

Parents and Students – Just a reminder:

This is the last week for Middle School after school activity classes (OST). There will be classes on Tuesday and the final classes are on Thursday. There will be NO OST buses after this week.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mega Garage Sale

Save the Date Saturday May 30 for a mega-garage sale at Bagley Elementary – benefiting the Bagley PTSA and the Global Explorers Group (mostly Salmon Bay students) heading to the Amazon this summer. Come shop! Feel free to donate! Need to do some Spring Cleaning? Been trying to find a home for a couple of donations? A Global Explorer will come and fetch your great donations and issue you a receipt for your tax-deductible contribution. Contact Lynne Miller Lynne@ohana.org or 789-8093 for pickup. Thanks!

EMERGING ARTIST CONCERT Thursday, June 4, 7:30 PM

Zachary Kellogg, flute 2008 Seattle Young Artists Music Festival Concerto Division finalist Simone Porter, violin featured in 2008 national TV broadcast “From the Top: Live from Carnegie Hall” Julian Schwarz, cello soloist with Moscow State Radio Orchestra, recently featured in Strings Magazine cover story Frye Art Museum 704 Terry Ave Seattle, WA 98104 Tickets $10 general admission

Summer Drama Camps

Seattle Public Theater at the Greenlake Bathhouse offers summer drama camps and classes for kids of all ages! Theater develops body, voice, and imagination, while giving kids hand-on practice with vital life skills – problem-solving, working with others, and connecting to the world through great literature and story.

Productions of The Jungle Book, Romeo and Juliet Together (and Alive) at Last, and West Side Story still have space available – register now to reserve your spot! No audition necessary; financial aid available for all in need. Check it all out at www.seattlepublictheater.org . We look forward to seeing you this summer at Greenlake!

SUMMER WRITING COURSES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

There is still space in some of the UW summer writing courses for middle and high school students. Visit our website for more information.

• High School Puget Sound Writers Project: Young Writers Workshop Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m., July 6-17; UW Seattle campus
• High School Screenwriting and the Art of Storytelling (3 week session) Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m., June 22-July 10 (no class on 7/3); UW Seattle campus
• High School: Sharpen Your Writing Skills Section 1: Bellevue campus, July 6-10 Section 2: UW Seattle campus, July 13-17
• Middle School Young Writers Workshop Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. June 22-July 2 (no class on July 3)
• Register Now! Space is limited. Call 206-543-2310 to enroll today.

Questions? youth@extn.washington.edu

Space to Create Classes: 1414 NW 70th St.784.0401 www.spacetocreate.net

• Bead Sale on Thursday, May 28th from 6 – 10 pm: local bead artist is selling her extensive collection of beads at very low prices. Bring your fellow beading friends to this one-time event.
• Summer Camp sign up are happening NOW!
• Hosting a birthday party? Have it at Space to Create! See our party details on our web site or call us at 784.0401

fayezart Art and Music Camps Summer 2009

Week 1: June 22-26 The Playful Side of Art and Music 5 mornings ofclay play, a little drawing a little painting, some designing and fun with music and stories.
Week 2: July 20-24 What’s so Folksy about Art and Music? Exploring early American Folk Pottery, Face jugs and puzzle jugs. Folk music and tall tales.
Week 3: August 17-21 The Scary Side Art and Music Sculpting monsters and creatures from your imagination. Learn how to make scary sounding music with different instruments. fayezart day camps with guest musician Stuart Zobel

Week long half-day day camps 9:00-1200 Open to 5 to 12 year olds $195 includes a light snack

Location: 1806 NW 70th street fayezart.com or call faye for more information 206-719-4207

COHO KIDS TIME SUMMER CAMP

It’s that time again! Registration for Summer Camp and next School Year starts April 6th. Demand is high this year, so turn in your registration ASAP! All registration materials are available online at www.ballard-bgc.org (follow the link to Coho Kids Time). Please call or email with any further questions. cohokids@aol.com 297-7764

TERRA FORMA SUMMER DAY CAMP INFORMATION:

Can trees really communicate? Can you learn the ancient ways of the water people? Can you discover the secrets of the Lost City? Are you a member of the Tribe of the Hand? What if Bigfoot is real? These are the questions from which adventures arise. Take a heroic journey with Terra-Forma Education’s Eco- Quest Summer Day Camp. Eco-Quest is a five day quest-based adventure day camp. Youth ages 6-10 become immersed in complex stories, based on myths and legends, which develop around them. Along the way they will meet characters, find and follow clues and work together to complete their journey. All adventures take place within the context of current environmental education issues that challenge the participants to explore and learn about our interconnections with the Earth. For more info visit www.terra-forma.us or call Caveman at 361-2133.

Creative Genius Poetry and Art Camp, It’s a poetry and art camp that I started with a visual artist last year. Great fun for kids, grades 3-5. We’re doing it at John Muir and two North End locations (Ballard and Maple Leaf as it stands now; might add more). For more information, check out the parent info board across from the Scrip table on the first floor.

SUMMER AT COYOTE!

Weeklong intensives for ages 10-14 68 hands-on courses are open for enrollment! Creative and talented professionals will meet their kids in professional work settings throughout central Seattle. Participants will have fun and learn lots of sophisticated, creative, technical, and problem-solving skills in Glassblowing, Furniture Design, Singing/Songwriting, Acting & Improv, Fashion Design, Fiction, Welding, Cartoon Animation, Painting, Photography, Web Design, Soapbox Cars, and many, many more! Visit us at www.coyotecentral.org.Enrollment is first come-first served. Our scholarship program and system of barters and trades makes Coyote available to all kids.

Summer Schedule at Darrah Blanton Dance!

Session Dates:Weekly classes:

• June 15-August 20 10 weeks of instruction for $140.00
• Dance Camps: June 22nd-26th and July 13-17th. Camp fee: $200.00

To Register: Mail in attached registration form and waiver with a check payable to Darrah Blanton. Please note my mailing address has changed since last semester and is listed on the registration form. Space is limited—sign up early for best availability! Conveniently located in Ballard, Capitol Hill and Queen Anne www.darrahblantondance.com darrahblanton@hotmail.com