Salmon Bay Weekly Bulletin March 8th
SALMON BAY K-8 WEEKLY BULLETIN
Middle school Volunteer Coordinator: Jessica Phillips 252-1731 jlphillips1@seattleschools.org
Monday March 8th, 2010
Upcoming Events Calendar:
MARCH
8th Monday AS Snoose Junction Supports Salmon Bay School
8Th Monday AS Salmon Bay Nail Clipper Driver for Haiti begins (see below)
9th Tuesday ES Elementary Daytime Tour – 9:30 AM
10th Wednesday AS Banking Window Open – Family Room Window 8:45
10th Wednesday MS Middle school Daytime Tour – 9:30
11th Thursday AS FOSB Parent Board Meeting – 7:00 Library
13th Saturday AS Garden Work Party 10:00 – 1:00
13th Saturday AS Alternative School Fair – Stanford Center 10:00 – 12:00
13th Saturday AS Salmon Bay Adult Spelling Bee – 7:00
16th Tuesday ES Elementary Daytime Tour – 9:30
17th Wednesday MS Middle school Daytime Tour – 9:30
18th Thursday AS Salmon Bay School Evening Elementary/Middle school Tour
6:00 Elementary Start
7:00 Middle school Start
18th Thursday AS Haiti Nail Clipper Drive Ends
19th Friday AS NO SCHOOL – Professional Development Day
24th Wednesday AS FOSB Budget Committee Meeting 7:00 PM Library
29th-2nd AS SPRING BREAK
PRINCIPAL’S NOTE
Dear Salmon Bay Families:
Good bye to an old friend who served us well…….. our old (smaller) play structure has finally failed the test, and is no longer safe. Currently it is marked with a sign and yellow caution tape until the district can come and remove it. PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS TO YOUR STUDENT, AND REMIND THEM NOT TO CLIMB / PLAY ON IT BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL. (During school hours our playground supervisors will also remind them.) You may be wondering what we will do with that empty space….eventually, after we get through the school budget cycle this month, we can meet with parents to discuss next steps.
BUDGET: It’s that time of year, and you are undoubtedly aware that Seattle School District is again facing a budget shortage. We have received our funding for next year, and will have to make cuts at Salmon Bay, but I think we can remain mostly in-tact, with some re-organizing, and a few smaller cuts. As soon as the BLT approves the budget, I will send out better specifics and particulars. I’m sure we will use our usual resourcefulness to continue as much as possible with the best that Salmon Bay has to offer.
Have a good week.
Jodee
ELEMENTARY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE
Tours – Thanks to the tons of tour leaders who trekked to & fro last Tuesday. Tomorrow: take two for tour time.
Snoose Junction – Cooking cramping your crazy over committed week? Come over to community night at Snoose Junction in Ballard, where they contribute cash (10%) to our cool school, when we consume their crazy good pizza.
Middle school tours – 5th Grade Families – Feeling the fancy to figure out when 5th grade turns to 6th grade, what that might feel like for your fine, friendly student? Come refresh your facts at the Middle school daytime tour on Wednesday at 9:30. Bring yourselves and your fun student.
FOSB meeting: This Thursday, think of things you would like to be thought of at the FOSB meeting and join us at 7:00 PM in the thinking place… the library.
Alternative/Option School Fair: Please let those you know, know, that for those who would like to know more information about Alternative/Options schools, there is a family to family fair this Saturday at the John Stanford Center. This event is mainly for folks who are looking at enrolling their student in one of the many alternative schools in the district. The fair includes elementary, K-8 and high school options (including Salmon Bay). More details below.
Photos: Simply phut – At this ph-time, there are not enough photos to phill our phelementary ph-yearbook. We need photos of ph-especially Dorothy, Marian, Dave, Sally, Brian and Nicolette’s ph-classrooms. As well as pix of the Shakespeare play, Social Justice Assembly, Friday Sing, Marimba, etc etc ... Ph-email your photos to Cathy Rundell, at cathy@runcatrun.com. Ph-anks.
Help for Haiti – A small, yet easy way to help our world neighbor in desperate need, is listed below and being organized by our own terrific middle school teacher, Melanie Shelton. Help how you can and email if you have questions regarding our nail clipper drive.
LASTLY: Even though spring sprung last week, winter seems to be showing itself again. If you are wondering where that winter jacket went, check the lost and found which is FILLED with many coats, sweaters, hats, boots, pants, shoes (??’s) and other items that might belong to you and yours.
Thank you for all your terrific efforts for Salmon Bay and our students. Megan
MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE
- Middle School Tours! Thank you to the parent and student volunteers that helped with last weeks Middle School Tour! The tours continue this week. Our remaining tours are scheduled for Wed. 3/10, Wed. 3/17 both at 9:30am and on Thurs. 3/18 at 7pm.
Please let me know if you would like to help with the tours!
- FOSB meeting! The next FOSB meeting is this Thursday, March 11 at 7pm in the library. All are welcome. There will be some discussion of the school budget.
- Be sure to check out the "All-School" section of this Bulletin for information regarding the upcoming Garden Committee work parties and the Alternative School Fair! All are happening this Sat. March 13th!
- Nail Clipper Drive for Haiti! - Salmon Bay School will be supporting a nail clipper drive for Haiti, March 8 - 18. Look for more information in this Bulletin!
ALL SCHOOL INFORMATION
SALMON BAY SCHOOL HELPS HAITI
Want to help the people in Haiti? Not sure what to do? Salmon Bay School has a unique opportunity to support the field deployment of Dr. Kathy Jobe and her colleagues at the Seattle/King County Disaster Team, supporting emergency medical care for victims of the recent catastrophic earthquake. The team has worked over ten years in the rural community around Jeremie, where many refugees from Port Au Prince have settled. In addition to emergency work, the team provides materials and lessons in public health that directly impact the community. You can make your tax-deductible contribution to the Seattle/King County Disaster Team directly here: http://www.wa1dmat.com/
All proceeds will provide urgently needed supplies for the Haiti trip happening later in March.
Salmon Bay is going to have a nail clipper drive from March 8-18 to support the team’s efforts. Nail clippers help keep hands cleaner and help prevent the spread of infections. Simple, right? But not an easy item to find in Haiti, and quite a small, lightweight item to pack. The team tries to buy most of their supplies in country to support the economy, and will be assessing what materials they most need and what can still be found in Haiti. We may be able to help with more specific needs such as crutches after they return in April with more information, and we can work on collecting those items for their follow-up trip in the summer. Please send in new nail clippers to your child’s elementary or homeroom teacher by Thursday, March 18, and let’s see how many nail clippers we can send to Haiti!
ALTERNATIVE/OPTION SCHOOL FAIR – SAT MARCH 13th 2010
Family to Family Option School Fair
Sat, March 13, 10-12, John Stanford Center 445 3rd Ave. S.
Families with students in Option Schools are hosting a “Family to Family Option School Fair” on March 13 at the John Stanford Center. Those interested in Option Schools will have an opportunity to learn more from families with students attending those schools.
Option (Alternative) Schools are the schools that, in the New Student Assignment Plan, do not have specific attendance area boundaries. Students may apply for any Option School in the city, and transportation is provided to specific linked Option Schools based on attendance area. Option Schools include a number of schools that follow an alternative curriculum (for example, expeditionary learning). Option Schools at the elementary and middle school level include: AS#1 (K-8); Thornton Creek (K-5); Jane Addams (K-8)(Jane Addams additional information); Salmon Bay (K-8); TOPS (K-8); ORCA (K-8); Pathfinder (K-8); and South Shore (PreK-8). High school Option Schools include The Center School; NOVA; and the new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) School at Cleveland.
Option (Alternative) Schools are the schools that, in the New Student Assignment Plan, do not have specific attendance area boundaries. Students may apply for any Option School in the city, and transportation is provided to specific linked Option Schools based on attendance area. Option Schools include a number of schools that follow an alternative curriculum (for example, expeditionary learning). Option Schools at the elementary and middle school level include: AS#1 (K-8); Thornton Creek (K-5); Jane Addams (K-8)(Jane Addams additional information); Salmon Bay (K-8); TOPS (K-8); ORCA (K-8); Pathfinder (K-8); and South Shore (PreK-8). High school Option Schools include The Center School; NOVA; and the new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) School at Cleveland.
FOSB NEWS: Regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday March 11th – 7:00
Salmon Bay parents: be part of FOSB's 2010-2011 budget discussion
The Friends of Salmon Bay budget committee will be meeting several times in the coming weeks to draft a budget for the 2010-2011 school year. It is anticipated that our needs from the Seattle School District may be unusually high, which means that we may need to make some challenging decisions about how to prioritize our spending. We would love you to be part of the discussion! All meetings will take place in the library, on the following dates and times:
Thursday, March 11, 7:00 pm (as part of the regularly scheduled FOSB meeting)
Wednesday, March 24, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 7, 7:00 pm
Please join us
Garden Committee News: Spring work party information
Now... about the Spring Work Parties. They will take place on the second Saturdays of March, April and May (March 13, April 10, and May 8th) from 10am to 1 pm. Coffee, juice and bagels will be served and we will invite the School District to bring tools. Most work parties involve weeding, trimming and planting so bring your gardening clothes. We also hope to have a Garden Committee General meeting end of May/beginning of June. We'll keep you posted.
The New Butterfly Garden will also be started with students from Dave's class do prep work starting in March. So come join us on Fridays at 11 am to help out!
And remember, if you lose this email and need to find garden party dates, visit the Salmon Bay School website at http://www.salmonbayschool.org/ for info at "what's happening" around our school community.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us!
Jennifer Millen (senoritayeni@hotmail.com) Drew Derby (drewderby@hotmail.com)
The New Butterfly Garden will also be started with students from Dave's class do prep work starting in March. So come join us on Fridays at 11 am to help out!
And remember, if you lose this email and need to find garden party dates, visit the Salmon Bay School website at http://www.salmonbayschool.org/ for info at "what's happening" around our school community.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us!
Jennifer Millen (senoritayeni@hotmail.com) Drew Derby (drewderby@hotmail.com)
UPCOMING ADULT SPELLING BEE:
The spelling bee is Saturday! This adults-only fundraiser is happening on Saturday, March 13th, at 7pm, 2007 NW 61st St. (the funky old church with the tricycles on the porch). The first round is a written, qualifying round and is open to all paying contestants ($10 to play). Live music by Zoinks! will follow, and then the top contestants from the written bee will participate in a traditional, oral bee. We top off the evening with more live music by The Buckets! $50 cash prize to the top speller, and prizes for 2nd and 3rd place winners. Beer & wine (cash donations welcomed). Entry donations and contestant fees accepted at door. All proceeds benefit Salmon Bay.
SCRIP News! – Mon-Fri mornings 8:50-9:20 Th/Fri afternoons 3:15-3:35
***TUESDAYS AT COFFEE HOUR AT THE SCRIP TABLE***
Buy scrip today, and ensure that a percentage of what you already spend directly benefits Salmon Bay! Stop by the scrip table and purchase gift cards to use at variety of nearby businesses, check the list below to see what we have in-stock this week. We purchase scrip (substitute money) at a discount (5% on average) and resell it at face value, with the difference going directly to support Salmon Bay programs! You will find the scrip sales table located in the front lobby of the school, M-F mornings 8:50 to 9:20 and Thursday/Fri afternoons 3:20-3:40. Stop by on Tuesday morning, and help yourself to a hot cuppa during our weekly coffee hour!
CHINOOK BOOKS: We only have a few 2010 Chinook Books left to sell - have you picked up your copy yet? Books can be purchased at the scrip table, from Megan, or at Wendy Powell's shop, Childish Things, located on Holman Road at 3rd Ave NW.
Scrip on hand this week: Bring cash or check (payable to FOSB) to the scrip table!
* Fred Meyer/QFC (cards can be used at either store) $50, $100, $200, $300
* Safeway $25, $100
* PCC $20 -- scrip cards can be recharged at PCC, & continue to generate 5% profit for Salmon Bay.
* REI $25
* Sports Authority (new Northgate location!) $25
* Barnes and Noble $25
* Starbucks $25
* Majestic Bay Theatre $15, $25
* AMC Theatres (Oak Tree & Pacific Place) $25
* Regal Theatres (Thornton Place & Meridian 16) $25
* Snoose Junction Pizzeria (Market St. & Greenwood locations) $10, $25
* Rain City Video $35 -- 10-punch cards
* Great Harvest Bread $10 -- Fresh and yummy!
* Salmon Bay Schoolwindow clings also available, only $5! Donated by Patty Lott, all proceeds go directly to Salmon Bay.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INFORMATION
ELEMENTARY AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES INFORMATION
MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION
Summer enrichment scholarship opportunities:
Dear Salmon Bay Middle School Students and Parents, The Assistance League of Seattle is offering summer enrichment scholarship to students enrolled in grades 6-11 of Seattle public schools. The scholarship are for summer enrichment programs in areas such as music, art, science, mathematics, drama, leadership, debate, journalism, computer science, and similar fields.
This scholarship is looking for students who could benefit from additional learning opportunity but might not participate for financial reasons. The maximum funding for student is $ 500.00
Pease contact Gabriel Kidane for application packet. The packet includes application form, essay questions, and a request for counselor or teacher recommendation.
Completed applications packet must reach The Assistance League of Seattle Friday, April 2, 2010 (deadline
HIGH SCHOOL TOUR INFORMATION:
HIGH SCHOOLS | Evening Tour Dates | School Address |
Nathan Hale | 03/09/2010 | 10750 30th Avenue NE |
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
GIRLS ULTIMATE FRISBEE GAME SCHEDULE:
Date | Time | Location | Opponent |
Fri, March 26 | 5:15PM | Magnuson 7B | NWS 67x |
Fri, April 2 | 6:45PM/8:15PM | Magnuson 6/7 | Clinic |
Mon, April 5 | 3:30PM | Loyal Heights | NWS 7Y |
Tues, May 4 | 3:30PM | Loyal Heights | NWS 6 |
Fri, May 7 | 6:45PM | Maguson 7B | SCDS |
COED ULTIMATE FRISBEE GAME SCHEDULE:
Date | Time | Location | Opponent |
March 13 | 4:30PM | Magnuson 6B | Whitman MS A |
March 20 | 10:15AM | Rainier BCC a P2 | Billings MS |
March 20 | 11:30AM | Rainier BCC a P2 | Hamilton MS |
March 27 | 4:30PM | South Park P1 | Overlake Owls |
April 10 | 3:15PM | Magnuson 6A | Eckstein 1 |
April 10 | 4:30 PM | Magnuson 6B | Mercer MS A |
April 17 | 4:30PM | Magnuson 6A | Eastside Prep Eagles |
May 01 | 2:00PM | Magnuson 6A | SCDS Wildcats Blue |
May 08 & 15 | TBA | TBA | PLAYOFFS |
BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE:
Date | Time | Location | Opponent |
March 13 | 12:30 | Ingraham Stadium | Blaine |
March 20 | 12:30 | Ingraham Stadium | Jane Addams |
April 10 | 12:30 | Ingraham Stadium | TOPS |
April 17 | 12:30 | Ingraham Stadium | Broadview |
April 24 | 11:00 | Denny | Madrona |
May 1 | 9:30 | Ingraham Stadium | Blaine |
COED TRACK SCHEDULE
Fri., April 16 | 3:00 | Salmon Bay, Hamilton, McClure, Addams | Nathan Hale |
Fri., April 23 | 3:00 | Salmon Bay, Hamilton, McClure, Addams | Nathan Hale |
Fri., April 30 | 3:00. | Salmon Bay, Hamilton, McClure, Addams | Nathan Hale |
Fri., May 7Qualifying Meet | 3:00 | Salmon Bay, Hamilton, McClure, Addams | Nathan Hale |
Thurs., May 13 | 3:00 | METRO FESTIVAL | SW Complex (Denny) |
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE: Keep posted for more details
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ipachanga Dance Party Come Join DJ B-Dub (Brian Williamson) for another night of fun and funk at the Makeda Coffee House at 153 N. 78th St, on Saturday, March 20th, from 8:00 – late. See you there.
FamilyWorks Puppet Show Fundraiser:
Drew Derby, Salmon Bay Parent, will be entertaining us with a great fairy tale puppet show on Saturday March 13th, 4-5 pm. Great for families with kids ages 2-11. All proceeds help purchase food for the food bank and support the free parent education programs at FamilyWorks. $2 per person suggested donation. Come on by! 1501 N. 45th Street, Wallingford Questions? Call FamilyWorks @694-6727
You’re Invited to the Youth and Families Initiative:
Dear fellow Seattleites,
Mayor Mike McGinn invites you to participate in the Youth and Families Initiative, a major initiative announced during his inaugural address.
The children and families of our city are facing many difficult challenges. As a community, we need to talk about what we want for our kids and how best to create a healthy, positive and equitable environment for all families in our city.
Let’s start a discussion together and come up with a plan that works.
Please join us in attending one of five workshops, where trained facilitators will lead participants through the beginnings of this group discussion. If you are interested in volunteering with the Initiative, please contact Sol Villarreal in the Mayor’s Office at sol.villarreal@seattle.gov or 206-233-2656.
The venues and dates will be:
March 8 – Van Asselt Elementary School 7:00-8:30 p.m.
March 15 – Denny Middle School 7:00-8:30 p.m.
March 22 – Garfield Community Center 7:00-8:30 p.m.
March 8 – Van Asselt Elementary School 7:00-8:30 p.m.
March 15 – Denny Middle School 7:00-8:30 p.m.
March 22 – Garfield Community Center 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Parenting from the Heart
Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17
Times: 6:30-8:30
Facilitators: Julie Skoog, School Psychologist and Sean Rollosson, School Counselor, CPDA
Location: SALMON BAY K-8 SCHOOL 1810 NW 65 ST Seattle WA 98117
Description:
Be effective and have fun as a parent
Discipline with kindness and firmness
Help children become responsible problem solvers
Reduce power struggles
Build a home of cooperation and mutual respect
Join Salmon Bay and Community parents/guardians for 7 nights of Positive Discipline activities and sharing.
How to register: Contact Julie Skoog at 252-1732 or jcskoog@seattleschools.org
Cost: : $100/individual or $150/couple. Materials included. Scholarships available. COHO Kidstime is available for childcare for the evening -297-7764.
Sewing Machine 2 Day Workshops for Kids: "Just Jeans" Mara Lim Ages: 8+ 4 - 5:30 Fee: $45 + bring your own fabric Session III: Tuesdays 4/6 and 4/13 Jean skirt Session IV: Tuesday 5/4 and 5/11 Book cover Projects are designed for all level sewers. We will be using jeans for all of the projects listed. We will provide the jeans and will provide a supply list for all other needed materials. |
No School Open Studio Time for Kids: March 19th from 9:30 – 12:30 Spring Break Open Studio Times for Kids: March 29th from 9:30 – 12:30 March 31st from 1 – 4 April 2 from 9:30 – 12:30 Pop Art Series (5 classes) starting Thursdays, April 8th from 4 – 5:30 Adult/Child Lotion and Potions class: Saturday, April 11th 2010 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE ON LINE! |
Seattle Public Theater at the Greenlake Bathhouse offers mid-winter, spring, and summer drama opportunities for kids of all ages. Fun, exciting, and inclusive! Put on a show, learn valuable acting and life skills, work as a team, and expand your horizons in a fun and supportive environment! Upcoming shows include "The Reluctant Dragon", "The Stinky Cheese Man" , "The Witches", "The Wizard of Oz", and "Sherlock Holmes". Financial aid available for all in need. More information at www.seattlepublictheater.org or 206-523-1370.
