Salmon Bay Weekly Bulletin - Monday Nov. 2, 2009


Upcoming Events Calendar:
NOVEMBER
Tuesday3ASPicture Retake Day
Wednesday4ASBanking Window Open 8:45 Family Room Window
Thursday5AS“The Young and the Restless” – Julie Metzger 7:00 PM Cafeteria
Tuesday10ESHalf-day K Social – Cafeteria
Wednesday11ASVETERAN’S DAY – NO SCHOOL
Thursday12MSWEP Info Night 7:00- 9:00 PM Library
Thursday12ASFOSB Meeting – 7:00 PM Cafeteria
Friday13ESSpaghetti Feed Dinner – 6:00 PM - POSTPONED
Thursday19MSWEP Rental Night 5:00- 8:00 Cafeteria
Saturday21ASFair Trade Fair/Pancake Breakfast 9:00- 2:00 Cafeteria/Rug area
Mon-Wed23-25ASAll conferences – No school
Thurs/Fri26-27ASThanksgiving Holiday
 
 
PRINCIPAL’S NOTE
 
Dear Salmon Bay Families:
 
Thank you for all your help in giving students a fun experience, the costume parade and dance, last Friday.
 
This week I want to remind you that flu season is in full swing. The health department says that 98% of the flu we will see is probable H1N1, and is still considered a mild to moderate flu, like most seasonal flu. Please remember to keep your students home if they have a fever, and make sure the fever is gone for 24 hours before they return.
 
We will continue to monitor all the precautions here at school that students have learned with regards to hand washing and sneezing, etc. There are handouts available for you in the main office and parent room---just ask the parent volunteer coordinators, or the office people.
 
Also, use the Salmon Bay School Nurse's page if you want further information, with links to government and district websites.
 
Thanks for all you do, and take care,
 
Jodee
 
Flu News

Flu Season is here
Please see Jodee’s November 2 Principal's Note.

For further info go to the Salmon Bay School Nurse's page.

Here are 3 printable (pdf) handouts you can also pick up in the officeHere are website links that would be good to check out
 
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S NOTE
 
Parents/Guardians just an fyi, the traffic police have been patrolling our area recently. A number of cars parked on 18th were ticketed and a few people have been stopped on 65th. Please pay attention to parking signs around the perimeter of the school. And remember 18th Ave NW is a drop off area. Please pull in going south on 18th to drop off your student. 19th Ave NW is a Bus Load Zone only and there is no parking and/or drop off on that side of the building. Thank you for your support in keeping our students safe.
 
ELEMENTARY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE
 
Hello elementary friends – lots of quick things to share with you.
SPAGHETTI FEED- Our spaghetti feed next week, Nov. 13th, will be postponed until better health within our whole community is among us. Keep that appetite for noodles and sauce for next month.
CHAIR RACKS: Thanks to those sturdy folks who tackled a life long problem of a sweet old building like ours. No place to store chairs for events. Well no more. Thanks to Lance Adams, Ed Vesneske, David Steele and others for creating racks, welding them and painting them in such a festive fall color. Wow and thank you. Now onto those dark hallways….
SCRIP COFFEE HOUR: To encourage some fun at our scrip table and to keep Alodie Loney from getting too lonely, we will be hosting a coffee hour on Tuesday mornings at the scrip table starting next Tuesday, November 10th. Stop by for some joe, some chatter, some Chinook book-looking. Starts right after drop off. Bring your own mug.
UPCOMING PIE EVENT: There is much to take your attention this week, but if you can, come to the Julie Metzger presentation, “The Young and the Restless: The Social Lives of our children”,that is happening this Thursday at 7:00 in the stage area, brought to you by our lovely Parent Ed Committee – PIE. The PIE committee is hosting the childcare so it is free to you at COHO Kidstime. All you need to do is give a call and sign your student up. (297-7764)
AUCTION FORMS – Your very own procurement form should be on its’ way to your home today or tomorrow via the most sturdy form of transport… kid backpack. Please consider what you would like to donate to this year’s auction and see below for the next incentive prize and the winner of last week’s contest.
DIRECT GIVING BEGINS: Thanks to Randy Doak for taking on this important mission of providing an avenue to donate to our school with the simple effort of writing a check. Look below for more info.
PIANO LESSONS- INTERESTED?? We have someone who is interested in teaching one on one piano lessons as an afterschool program. I am throwing out the net to see who is interested. If you are, please email me at mcratcliffe@seattleschools.org or call me at 252-1730. Thanks.
UGANDAN SISTER SCHOOLS: This is another chance for you to clean out that closet that has been stuffed for months, if not years. Our school is partnering up with a school in Uganda and is shipping things over within a month.   The supply list is listed below, but helpful items include pencils, paper, books that your kids don’t read anymore, clothes they don’t wear anymore - The full list is below. You will also be able to drop off donations at this year’s FAIR TRADE FAIR, NOV. 21st, which will be preceded by a great pancake breakfast in our cafeteria. 
LASTLY - Halloween was lots of fun thanks to all who helped out with the parade and attaching wings, bringing in snacks and cleaning gooey things.  Stay healthy. Megan
 
MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE
 
THANK YOU!!  THANK YOU!!  THANK YOU!!  To all of the parents who gave up their afternoon to help chaperone the Middle School Dance, buy the snacks, set-up and clean-up!  The dance was a great success!  We couldn’t have done it without all of your help!  I know the students and staff are all so appreciative and grateful for your help!  Thanks so much!!! 
 
The Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) will be here before you know it!!! Be sure to save these
important (and correct) dates......
 
Thursday, Nov. 12 – WEP Information Night! – 7- 9pm in the library
Thursday, Nov. 19 – WEP Rental Night! – 5 – 8pm in the cafeteria!
Rent your gear for the season and buy a Seasons Pass!
 
There will be more WEP information to come!
 
Conference week is November 23rd - 25th, Mon. - Wed. (There is no school Mon Nov 23 - Fri. Nov. 27).
Your child's homeroom teacher will be in contact about signing up for a conference time. This is a great opportunity to get into your child's classroom and to see what kind of work they have been doing. These are student led conferences and they are very well done! Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!
 
Here are a few more important dates and events to keep in mind.  More information about these events can be found in the “All-School” section of this Bulletin……
 
Thurs. 11/5 – PIE (Parent Information Exchange) event – Julie Metzger speaking about our children’s social lives.
Fri. 11/6 – Ugandan Sister School – school supply drive ends this week.  Please donate this week if you can.
Wed. 11/11 – No School
Thurs 11/12 – FOSB meeting
Sat. 11/21 – Fair Trade Fair and Pancake Breakfast
 
ALL SCHOOL INFORMATION

 
FAIR TRADE FAIR/PANCAKE BREAKFAST NOV 21st Eat Local- Buy Global !!!!
Delicious Pancake Breakfast at Salmon Bay (9-12) will raise funds for some of our students to participate in “Bridges to Understanding” a photo/cultural exchange with Guatemalan kids later this year. $7 per person or $25 per family. Enjoy local community, tasty flapjacks with scrumptious toppings and stay for global connections at the (FREE!) Fair Trade Fair (9-2pm.) Booths will include Guatemalan textiles from UKUSH, rolled paper bead jewelry from Beads For Life, Market Street Traders, fair trade coffee/chocolate, Heifer International and much more. Holiday shopping anyone?
Fill your belly, warm your heart, and have a great time on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21st.
 
Celebrate Fridays being Fuel-Free! 
Walk or bike to schoolon Fridays!  Join Karen Dugan's Walking School Bus on Fuel-Free Fridays!  They will start at 8:30 from 30th Ave NW and NW 64th St, walking north on 30th, turning east on 67th, and 67th jogs a little north on 28th, and then continues east on 67th until school.  Whether you walk with the walking school bus or walk or bike on your own, I will meet you in the alley behind the school to record your trips and hand out rewards on Fuel Free Fridays!  ~Marian
 
Upcoming Musical Performances

The wonderful Salmon Bay Middle School musicians and I would like to invite you all to our first music assemblies of the year next Thursday, November 5th, in the auditorium.  We will feature musical performances by the Band, Marimba group, and Jazz Band.  Please look for a sign-up sheet in the main office if you would like to bring your class—we hope all will be able to join us!
 
This year we will have two assemblies—one for Middle School and one for Elementary.  The Middle School show will be during 5th period, and run from 1:45 to 2:15.  The Elementary show will be during 6th period, and run from 2:45 to 3:15.  We will be performing the same set of music at each show and we’re sure you will enjoy it!  The students are very excited to share the music they have been working on with you, so please join us in celebrating their efforts!
 
We look forward to seeing you next week at the shows!

PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY IS COMING UP ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009:
Mark your calendars!!  Picture re-take day is Tuesday, November 3, 2009.  Students who didn’t care for their first picture, didn’t have their picture taken yet, or want to order a new picture, need to be ready to smile on the above date.  Re-take pictures will take place during the morning hours from 9:15am – 12:10 pm.
  • Students that had a picture taken and didn’t care for their picture, may bring back their entire picture packet(no cuts) and receive a re-take.  Students will hand their entire packet to the photographer.  The same package ordered for picture day will be ordered with the re-take picture.
  • Students who did not have their pictures taken yet this school year can come to the main office for a picture packet order form.  Students will hand their order form directly to the photographer on re-take day.
  • Students who want to buy more of the same picture, can come to the main office for a picture packet order form and follow the instructions.
  • Students who want to keep their first pictures, but, want to have a second picture taken, may come to the main office for a picture packet order form and hand it directly to the photographer on re-take day.
 
UGANDAN SISTER SCHOOLS SUPPLY DRIVE – Oct 23rd – Nov 6th
 
Dear Salmon Bay Community,

For those of you who were around two years ago, when we had our first partnership with the Sister Schools program, we had the kick off assembly last week.    Terry McGill and our own former Salmon Bay teacher, Michael Fardella spoke to our middle school students about their program's mission which is to show "...ordinary kids (teachers and communities) that they can have an extraordinary impact on the world around them." Terry showed slides of his own early experiences in Uganda and spoke of his revelations that he could make a difference.   Basically, the program connects Seattle based schools with schools and orphanages in Uganda. When students drop off their donations, we try to take pictures of them and put them in a "photo box". Then, when these items are distributed in Uganda, the students who receive them also have a photo taken. Terry and Michael return in the spring to show our kids a slide show of how their donations can greatly affect those in need. 
 
This was the program that two years ago brought six Ugandan children to Salmon Bay. These children were able to personally thank our students for their support and in giving that thanks taught our community traditional songs and dances of Uganda.
 
Our supply drive started on Friday 10/23 and will wind up on 11/6. Please have your students bring  supplies listed below to their middle school homeroom teachers or to a central box in the main hallway. The Sister Schools program accepts new and gently used items for all ages. If you have any question regarding this drive, you can contact Sam Olson at soolson@seattleschools.org or Anna Flory at abflory@seattleschools.org Thank you in advance for your support and donations! Sincerely,

Sam and Anna
 
SUPPLY DRIVE NOTES and NEEDS:
1.  No food or medications (they can't clear customs).
2.  Nothing that requires batteries or electricity can be accepted.
3.  Any gently used or new school supplies, clothes (all sizes), toys, books (English is the national language), or athletic equipment is greatly appreciated!
4.  If you do have a digital camera and you don't mind snapping a few photos and of your kids with their donations and then putting those donations in a separate box, that would be awesome!  There are also photos of classes who made big posters or cards for the Ugandan schools and orphanages, and we could just do a class picture.
 
*PIE (Parent Information Exchange) presents-
 
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: THE SOCIAL LIVES OF OUR CHILDREN
A talk by Julie Metzger, RN, MN
November 5, Thursday -Salmon Bay Cafeteria 7PM
Please join us for an enlightening evening with Children’s Hospital lecturer and nurse, Julie Metzger, RN, MN. who has a wealth of experience working with kids of all ages. She has given many entertaining and enlightening presentations to schools and communities in the Puget Sound region and California.  She had a standing room only crowd here 2 years ago.  She is the mother of three children.
Julie will speak to the topic of our children's social lives and how we can help them navigate the tumultuous waters of friendship and peer pressure.  The talk will be appropriate for parents of all ages as she will help link our understanding of the social pressures of elementary kids with the social pressures of Middle School kids and how we can best guide them.  We are very lucky to have Julie back to our school.  Please come and join the conversation.  There will be lots of time for questions.
Light refreshments served with pie and dessert afterwards (we would love pie donations if you have time to bring one).
 
AUCTION NEWS: 
 
The winner of last week’s get your donation in early - contest is….Cathy Rundell. Enjoy your visit with our super LMP, Julie Nachtway and keep posted below for next week’s contest.
 
SALMON BAY WINE AUCTION: Once again this year, we’re providing an easy way for you to help with the auction. We are doing a wine auction that has two components. There will be a section of the silent auction that is comprised of bottles of wine and wine-related items. The wine in this section will be extra special bottles with a value of $40 or more. But, we all know that there are LOTS of great bottles of wine that are in the $10 to $40 range. For these bottles, we will do a "Wine Grab" where you buy a bottle of wine for $15 and then grab a mystery bottle of wine that will be valued anywhere from $10 to $40 or even more!
HOW YOU CAN HELP: Of course we need those "specialty" bottles worth $40 or more. We'd be happy to help you de-clutter your wine cellar! Do you prefer bubbly or port? Those work, too! And here's the really easy way -- Donate your favorite bottle of wine that's worth between $10 and $40. What's your favorite bottle that you take to a friend's house when they have you over for dinner? Questions? Call or e-mail Michelle Chamberlain at 206.782.9173 or mvs@chamberlain.net
Ready to donate? Drop your bottle(s)) off at the Chamberlain's house: 7023 22nd Ave. NW (very close to school!). If Michelle isn't there, there will be a wine box on the front porch and a clip board where you can write your information and let her know if you want a donation receipt. She will check the box frequently. Or, Michelle will gladly come to you to pick up your donation. Call or email her for that.
 
GREAT AUCTION DONATION NEEDS YOUR HELP: Calling all Salmon Bay foodies! Salmon Bay Cooks is compiling a cookbook for the upcoming auction and is looking for your favorite recipes for potluck dishes. Original recipes preferred, if you have a favorite from a book, please include title/author. You can email your recipes to salmonbaycooks@gmail.com or drop them off outside of Carita's room (106.)
 
PROCUREMENT FORMS: Hard copy procurement forms should be finding their way to your home via kid mail today or tomorrow. The next contest for turning in your form is listed on the form itself. 
Get your donation in to us soon and we will enter your name into a drawing for a NEW Salmon Bay Sweatshirt. Great for gardening in. Not sure what might work? Need a procurement packet (complete with stamped addressed envelope)?  Ask Lynne - contact info is below.
 
Remember, we want to make it easy for you! 
Thanks all you superheroes! This will be fun!
 
FOSB NEWS

The next FOSB meeting is Thursday, November 12th.  We have 7 Director positions available and will be filling these slots at the November meeting.  Please contact Lance Adams, lancecadams@hotmail.com or Jane Davies, cj_davies@msn.com, if you have questions about being a Director or would like to be added to the slate in November.  It is a great way to get to know what issues and decisions are being discussed at the school with a relatively low time commitment.  No experience needed :)!
 
NOVEMBER IS DIRECT GIVING MONTH!!
 Once again we're making it easy for you to participate in FOSB's Annual Direct Giving Campaign. Direct Giving is the simplest and most direct way for you to contribute to the school. This week we will be sending out Direct Giving mailers to Salmon Bay families. Please give what you can, whether it's a little or a lot, to help make our kids' experience at Salmon Bay the best it can be. this year's theme will be The Salmon Bay Fish Ladder. Each mailed package will contain a fish that you can send back with your donation. On this fish please write a wish for Salmon Bay School and watch as the fish climb the fish ladder in front lobby. Your participation is appreciated.
 
For questions about Direct Giving please contact Randy Doak (206)784-6626 or junkdrum@aol.com
 
SCRIP News!
 
Chances are, your family will spend money on one of the following this week:  groceries, clothing, movie tickets, pizza night, video rentals, sporting goods, fresh wholesome bread, or specialty coffees.  Guess what?  We carry gift cards for retailers that can be used to meet all of these purchasing needs, while also contributing a percentage of each purchase to support Salmon Bay programs.  You can also pick up the latest Chinook Book for only $20.  The SCRIP program doesn't ask that you spend more, just that you spend differently.  Listed below are some of the ways you can support the scrip program at Salmon Bay.  To buy scrip outside of posted hours, or if you have questions, please contact Alodie Loney: alodie.loney@gmail.com or (206)914.6554.
  • Buy at School - Stop by the scrip table (located in the front foyer near the office) M-F 8:50-9:20 a.m. or Th/Fri 3:20-3:40 p.m. to purchase scrip directly from one of our friendly sellers.  We have on hand this week:  PCC, Fred Meyer/QFC, Safeway, Met Market, REI, Starbucks, Snoose Junction, Rain City Video (10 punch), Lands End/Sears, Great Harvest Bread, and Regal Theatres (Thornton Place/Meridian).  Bring Cash or Check! 
  • Special Orders:  Great Lakes Scrip Company offers families the ability to submit orders online, reload select cards online, and also use a credit card for payment with the PrestoPay service.  To use this service, go online to www.shopwithscrip.com, register your family with the program, and choose Friends of Salmon Bay Elementary as the beneficiary.  Hundreds of merchants are available for order through the site, and several cards can now be reloaded, including Starbucks.  You can submit your order on paper, I can email you an order form, or you may pick up a hard copy from the scrip table at any time.   The next order will be submitted on Wednesday Nov. 18th, ***( NEW DATE )*** and will be available for pick-up by October 23.
  • eScrip:  The eScrip program allows you to support Salmon Bay programs with minimal effort!  Simply go to www.escrip.com, securely register your credit cards, debit card, and selected store club cards (club cards require use of account #, not phone #), and designate Friends of Salmon Bay as the group you would like to support.  Now, every time you shop at any one of the hundreds of participating merchants using one of the registered cards, a percentage of your purchase goes directly to the school!
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INFORMATION
 
WALKING SCHOOL BUS NEWS: Our 350 walk was a very successful! It was a great way to kick off the walking school bus coming from the SW and a fun way to celebrate our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint. Thanks to all who participated!

Keep up the walking on Fridays!  Join Karen Dugan's Walking School Bus on Fuel-Free Fridays!  They will start at 8:30 from 30th Ave NW and NW 64th St, walking north on 30th, turning east on 67th, and 67th jogs a little north on 28th, and then continues east on 67th until school.  I will meet you in the alley behind the school to record your trips on Fuel Free Fridays this year!  ~Marian
 
MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL SPORTS
 
SALMON BAY GIRLS VARSITY FALL SOCCER SCHEDULE:       
Sat       Nov 7th             11:00    Salmon Bay vs. Broadview                    Ingraham Std
Playoffs Schedule TBD
 
SALMON BAY ULTIMATE FRISBEE FALL SCHEDULE:
A-TEAM: 
Saturday Nov 7th – Playoffs TBD
 
B-TEAM:
Saturday Nov 7th – Playoffs TBD
 
C TEAM:       
Saturday Nov 7th – Playoffs TBD
 
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Green Seattle Day!Green Seattle Volunteers and Supporters,
You are invited to join your community forest stewards for a day of tree planting and park restoration!

WHEN: Saturday, November 7th; 10 AM - 2PM (rain or shine)
WHERE: Cheasty Greenspace and many other forested locations across Seattle.
Locations include:  Carkeek, Golden Gardens, Ravenna Park, Burke-Gilman Trail, Discovery, St. Mark's Greenbelt, Leschi Overlook, Seward, Maple School Ravine, East Duwamish Greenbelt, Westcrest, Lincoln, Camp Long, Orchard Street Ravine, and West Duwamish Greenbelt
WHY: Green Seattle Day is a fun opportunity for you and your family to help keep Seattle green by planting native trees and shrubs in a park near you.
HOW TO HELP:
Register to volunteer on Nov. 7th at a Green Seattle Day site.
Organize a team from your work or community to participate.
Help us spread the word to more people. 
More information and to register click here.
Please contact us if you have any questions: info@greenseattle.org / 206-905-6906

ARTE MAYA calendars now available! 
These calendars contain paintings by Mayan artists from the Lake Atitlan region, as well as information about the artists and Mayan culture.  Money raised goes to the artists and to NISGUA, the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala.  Price is $15 and checks can be made out to UUCAN.  Contact Melanie at meshelton@seattleschools.org or 252-1781 for more info or to purchase calendars.  Thanks!
 
Enroll your student in the FamilyWorks Homework Club!
Take advantage of our free one-on-one tutoring for elementary school students.
 We offer activities that build self-esteem and encourage goal-achievement.
Where:  Wallingford Boys & Girls Club      1310 N 45th St. Seattle                                         
When:    Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 pm
 October 19, 2009—May 26, 2010
*To register, call Danielle at (206)576-6534
Parents are responsible for transportation to the tutoring site.  Seattle Public Schools will provide transportation from some local schools. 
 
Space to Create   1414 NW 70th  784.0401    www.spacetocreate.net
Early Release Art Time - Wednesday, October 28th from 1:30 – 4:30 (Barb will walk a group over from school)
Fun with Drawing – Thursdays, November 5th – 19th from 4 – 5:30
 
Gift Making Classes for Adults and Kids:
Potions and Lotion - Saturday, November 7th 3:00-5:00 Adult/Kid class
Holiday Jewelry for Kids and Adults - Sue Peterson, Saturday, November 21st 3:00-5:00
 
Gift Making classes for adults:
Felt Packages – Leah Adams - create felt soap, felt pepples and treasure boxes, Mon. Nov. 2nd  7 – 10
Handmade Journals - Jeanne Dodds - Tuesday, November 10th 7-10pm
Hand Dyed Silk Scarves - Cameron Mason - Friday, Nov. 13th from 7 - 10 pm
 
Gift Making for Kids:
During the months of November and December some of our open studio projects each week will include a gift making opportunity. 
 
Open studio for k-5: Mondays from 4 – 5:30
Open studio for middle schoolers: Wednesdays from 3 – 5:30
 
For more information please call us at 784.0401 or check out our web site at www.spacetocreate.net  

Submitted by Administrator on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 6:50pm