Weekly Bulletin 11/14/11
SALMONBAYK-8 WEEKLY BULLETIN
“Building small learning communities – connecting every child”
Main Office phone: 252-1720, Attendance: 252-1728, Fax: 252-1721
Website: www.salmonbayschool.org
Elementary Volunteer Coordinator: Megan Ratcliffe 252-1730 mcratcliffe@seattleschools.org
Middle school Volunteer Coordinator: Caitlin Racey 252-1731
Monday November 14th, 2011
Upcoming Events Calendar:
NOVEMBER
15th Tuesday AS PIE Presents Lori Gradinger- Cafeteria 7pm
16th Wednesday AS Banking Window Open – Family Room Window 8:00 AM 17th Thursday MS Ski and Snowboarding Rental Night-Cafeteria 5-8 pm
19th Saturday AS Fair Trade Fair and Pancake Breakfast 9:00 AM – 1:00
21st Monday AS Anthony Malaki’s Book Group Informational Meeting
18th-21st Fri-Mon AS Salmon Bay Fall Bookfair-UW Bookstore – Full schedule below
21st-23rd Mon-Wed AS Conference Week- No classes
24th- 25th Thur- Fri AS Thanksgiving Holiday- No school
29th Tuesday AS Picture Retake Day
30th Wednesday AS Banking Window Open – Family Room Window – 8:00 AM
PRINCIPAL’S NOTE
DearSalmon BayFamilies:
Remember: NO CLASSES NEXT WEEK!
As teachers prepare and begin holding parent teacher conferences, I want to remind you that next week there are no classes, so that teachers can schedule their usual time during the day to meet with families. Because we are a K-8 school, our middle school families also have this schedule, and the opportunity for a student-led parent/teacher conference. If you have not yet signed up for your appointment, please do so right away.
Remember: PANCAKE BREAKFAST! and FAIR TRADE FAIR!
Roll in Saturday morning for breakfast and check out all the fair trade booths at the same time. These funds will provide scholarship opportunities to help ensure all of our middle school students can participate in our Winter Enrichment program.
Remember: UNIVERSITY BOOK FAIR
This is also the week-end when anything you purchase at University bookstore generates 25% of the amount donated to Salmon Bay School. But there’s also lots of fun in store: puppet show, music, edible book feast…
Our teachers and students appreciate the great turn-out at all these events, and the support it produces for our community. Hope to see you there!
Jodee
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S NOTE
Sneak Peeks
3rd graders exploring the definition of a parallelogram, rectangle, rhombus.
4th/5th grade students practicing multi digit multiplication and long division.
6th graders learning how to take notes from a non-fiction text (Egypt unit) using a strategy from Teacher’s College called “boxes and bullets”.
7th/8th grade students infusing research skills as well reading non-fiction text and being able to pull important facts using the strategy “boxes and bullets” in their Africa unit.
Tidbits you may not know……
We are keeping busy this month! We are just finishing goal conferences with staff where we discuss their professional growth goals this year, which includes a student academic goal along with the support they will need to accomplish each goal. These reflective sessions are vital to our continued growth as a learning community. I am also in the midst of 1st round formal teacher observations, which consist of a Pre conference, 30-45 minute observation, Post conference, and teachers are provided with written feedback. Again, the observation cycle allows for continuous conversations about improving and enhancing the teaching and learning at Salmon Bay.
ELEMENTARY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE
Lots to keep you busy and moving in these darker days of fall, like….
VOLUNTEER NEEDS:
- I am looking for folks who like data entry. Our directory has hit the point when we need some dedicated time in front of the database and computer. Our hope is that with a few 2 hour shifts, we could begin to wrap up the all school directory. Wanna help? Contact Megan (Directories will hopefully be ready for delivery in December)
- I am looking for someone(s) who has knowledge in the graphic arts area and could help our new Elementary Yearbook coordinator, Sherry Jaqua, with the layout of our elementary yearbook. Are you a wizard at Publisher or Word and could you help create a template where we could showcase the faces and grins of all of our elementary superstar kids? If so, contact Megan.
VOLUNTEER NOTES:
- This fall’s UW bookfair has many events to entertain and delight you this weekend. Check out the schedule below and chances are whatever time you are going, you will run right smack into a fun event, like the Edible Bookfair on Saturday, a family puppet show on Friday, sing alongs with Mary K on Sunday and right after, an opportunity to hear Dorothy and Amy (our wonderful 1st grade teachers) read stories. Use that SBS code to order online or in person and start your shopping. Also, if you are in the children’s book section, you will notice that our teachers have created “Teacher Wish Lists”. Parents often ask how they can purchase books for their teachers. It is easy. Check out the lists at the bookfair. Purchase the books. Take the books to your favorite teacher. Everyone smiles.
- Our fall Fair Trade Fair and Pancake breakfast is also this weekend and supports some wonderful organizations, with the opportunity to buy coffee and chocolate and eat pancakes in your favorite cafeteria. The proceeds support our middle school kids, which will eventually be your middle school kids. Consider the whole weekend a fun way to support your community and beyond.
- Next week, after or before your conference time with your teacher, check out the new “Salmon Bay Hoodie and jacket extravanganza” in the cafeteria, also known as Lost and Found. Katie Shinn and friends have offered to display the blossoming mountain of lost clothes that now live in our space and not yours. Clothes will be donated at the end of next week to a local children’s clothing bank.
- Free yogafor kids is every Thursday, offered by the very kind-hearted and flexible, Becky Moore. Class begins at 8:00 AM in the rug area. Drop in and prepare to bend.
- Tomorrow morning, after drop off, there is an envelope stuffing party for the Auction procurement forms. Friendly attitudes are all that are necessary. Check out below for the cool auction theme for this year….
- Finally, thanks to all the good folks of PIE, who have arranged for a great opportunity to hear Lori Gradinger tomorrow night. I have heard her speak and can testify to her wonderful use of humor and strength. Remember, there is free childcare – (call Coho kids) and treats afterward. Thank you PIE.
Lots to keep you busy. Thanks for helping make our school a terrific place. Megan
MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE
Hello and welcome to a busy and blustery week!
No School next week November 21-25! We are getting the week off school next week so we can go to parent/teacher conferences (Mon- Wed) and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday. School will resume normally on November 28th.
PIE presents Lori Gradinger- Raising Emotionally and Functionally Independent Kids- Tuesday November 15th- cafeteria 7-9pm. Spend the evening listening to this informative and supportive speaker and enjoying some delicious pie afterward. See below for more information
WEP Skiing and Snowboarding Equipment Rental Night- Thursday November 17th- Cafeteria- 5-8pm. Come and rent all of your student's ski or snowboarding equipment directly from Snoqualmie Summit. They come and set up in our cafeteria and let us rent the equipment for the whole ski season. It is a busy night so come with your patience and good humor and go home with your major equipment needs met.
Fair Trade Fair and Pancake Breakfast Saturday Nov. 19th 9:00am- 1:00pm- Cafeteria- What could be better than shopping, eating pancakes and raising money for the Winter Enrichment Scholarship program that makes it so that every child can take part in WEP. Come on Saturday and enjoy this great annual community event.
SalmonBay Book fair at the UW Bookstore- Friday Nov. 18- Monday Nov. 21- Come support the Salmon Bay library and get your book and holiday shopping done at the same time! This is a truly fun event with live music, storytelling, an edible book fest and a fabulous puppet show! The UW gives 25% of any purchase made if you say you are from Salmon Bay at check out and it is good for online shopping as well! See below for more details and let friends and family know.
Data entry help needed for all school directory. If you would like to help out with entering data for the directory we are looking for people to work in 2 hour shifts. This can be done from school or home and please reply to this email if this is something you want to help with.
Enjoy and have a great week! Caitlin
ALL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Notes from the Library:
As we head into the whirlwind that is November and December, I thought that I would take a moment to update everyone on this fall’s library happenings. We’ve been busy circulating over 4,000 books since the beginning of the year, which would not have been possible without the help of my fabulous TA, Soleil Slawson. (If you have a student in Amy’s class, Soleil is the friendly person at the desk who helps them check out their books every week!) I’ve been amazed at how quickly students have been able to slip into the routines of class library visits. During the month of October, we were able to enjoy some of our favorite seasonal books, including The Perfect Pumpkin Pie. You might ask your student if they can remember the ghost’s chorus. (It starts with “Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkin Pie…”) In the intermediate classes we’ve just finished a month-long reading of Dying to Meet You, a mystery by Kate Klise. This book is one of this year’s Sasquatch Book Award nominees. (The story is told through a series of letters written back and forth between the main characters.) We did a lot of inferring and predicting work with this book, and I was really impressed with how students were able to support their predictions with specific examples from the book!
I’ve also had several opportunities to work with middle school students on everything from how to select and evaluate nonfiction sources, to book-talking new (and not-so-new) fiction. We’re definitely a school of “omnivorous” readers!
Speaking of reading, I hope to see many of you at the book fair this weekend. We can’t say enough about how much we appreciate the hard work and generosity of the Salmon Bay parent community! This library collection would simply not exist without you, and all of your efforts on its behalf. As always, feel free to contact me at laillman@seattleschools.org or 206.252.1737if you have any questions or concerns.
Happy Reading!
Linda
NEWS FROM ANTHONY MALAKI – BOOK CLUB STARTING SOON
Dear Elementary Salmon Bay Parents/Guardians,
A few weeks ago on curriculum night, I invited you to join a book group on the book, “Raising our Sons/Daughters: the Ultimate Guide for Healthy Girls/Boys and thriving Families” by Kathy Maserie. If you would like to be included in the group, please email me back at eamalaki@seattleschools.org or call me at 252-1742. Books will cost $32. There will also be in informational meeting about the group on November 21st. Your attendance is mandatory if you would like to be a part of the book group. Please reply back to let me know you are interested.
I have attached a link to the books for you to get a better understanding on what the book is about.
Thanks, Anthony Malaki
Counselor
SalmonBay School
252-1742
FAIR TRADE FAIR & PANCAKE BREAKFAST! SAT NOV 19th 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011
TIME: 9 - 2 PM
PLACE: SALMON BAY SCHOOL
WHAT: PANCAKE BREAKFAST BEGINS 9 AM-12 PM
$7.00 PER PERSON $25 PER FAMILY
ENTRANCE TO THE FAIR TRADE FAIR IS FREE!
A SAMPLING OF THE FAIR TRADE VENDORS:
- UKUSH
- SI A LA VIDA!
- EQUAL EXCHANGE COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE
- FAIR TRADE WINDS
- AWAMAKI
ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS FUNDING THE
WINTER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (WEP)
SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT SALMON BAY SCHOOL
SPONSORED BY FOSB (FRIENDS OF SALMON BAY)
RE-TAKE PICTURE DAY COMING SOON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH
Students and Staff that did not have their pictures taken on October 25th, MUST have it taken on Picture Re-Take day, Tuesday, November 29th in morning part of the day! Even if you do not want to order a portrait package, you MUST have your picture taken for other purposes.
Also, students and staff that are unhappy with their first picture can re-take their picture on Re-Take day by bringing the package back to school in its entirety and hand it directly to the photographer on picture re-take day. Lifetouch photographers will re-take your picture and order the same package for you. IF you want to order more pictures of your first portrait, then you may do so by filling out another form, (available in the main office), or you can go on-line to www.LifetouchPcDay.com to access more resources and information on how to order more pictures. Picture Package Envelopes and the order forms for Picture Re-Take day are available in the main office.
FRIENDS OF SALMON BAY PARENT/FAMILY INFORMATIONB
PARENT INFORMATION EXCHANGE: Raising Independent Kids Tuesday Nov. 15
P.I.E presents “Raising Emotionally and Functionally Independent Kids, or, Why Letting Our Kids Make Mistakes and Work Hard Leads to More Happiness and Better Performance” on Tuesday, November 15 from 7-9 pm in the Cafeteria. Lori Gradinger raised three kids through high school and college and has a Masters in Social Work from the UW. Her motto: “Together we can work on parenting in the middle and high school years with clarity, humor, empathy and strength. I know it sounds crazy but it’s possible. Let’s talk.” Join us for a supportive evening – parents of elementary students are welcome too.
Free childcare provided by COHO Kidstime – please call to reserve a spot at 297-7764. And remember, there will be pie! Note: we will start promptly at 7:00! Contact Karine Dammer at hortusgardens@yahoo.com or Zara Kublin at zkublin@hotmail.com if you have questions.
SALMONBAY ALL SCHOOLFALL BOOKFAIR AT UW BOOKSTORE – Nov 18th- 21st
The All-School Book Fair at University Book Store this November 18-21 gives you, family and friends a chance to do some early Holiday shopping and donate 25% of any purchase to the Salmon Bay Library. (Exceptions are: textbooks, Clinique, electronics, the café, or gift certificates) That does include a wide selection of adult and children’s books, calendars, sweatshirts, greeting cards, art and office supplies, online orders and much, much more. Got any holiday shopping to do? U-Book store provides free gift wrapping AND free shipping!
Book fair hours will be Fri. Nov 18th, 9-8, Sat. Nov 19th 10-7, Sun. Nov 20th 12-5 and Mon. Nov 21st from 9-8. Free validated parking is available, as is the ease of online shopping 24/7.
All you need to support Salmon Bay at the bookfair is to either use the code SBS if you are online or say you are from ‘Salmon Bay’ when you check out. If you do this simple task, Salmon Bay will receive a 25% commission on that purchase. If you can’t make it down to the U-Book Store, or if you have friends and relatives that don’t live close by y’all can shop and support our library too. Remember - free shipping for books. What could be easier!
FALL SALMON BAY UW BOOK FAIR WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday PM 7:00 – 8:00 PM Drew Derby puppet show – Great for elementary families
Saturday 10-12 childcare – Would you like to shop without the little one you might be shopping for?
Saturday2-3:30 Edible Book Fest – Great for the whole family – come check out the creativity
Saturday5-6:30 Kenny Mandell Jazzworks – See how cool our kids can be
Sunday 12:30 Mary K Songs and Stories – Come to listen to Friday morning sing songs on Sunday
Sunday 1:00 – Storytelling with Dorothy and Amy
Sunday4:00- 5:00 Kenny Mandell Blue Llamas
Monday PM6:15 – 7:15 – Middle school students performing theatre pieces/songs with Glyde Hart King
Thanks for your support. Questions? Want to Volunteer? Contact Lisa Dunn at Elohin@aol.com, or call at 206 498-8830.
Auction News! MARCH 31st 2012 – Saturday 5:00 – 10:00 North Seattle Comm College
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Auction News!
A theme has been chosen! Jodi Russell won a pair of tickets to the event for the theme, "Lights, Camera, Auction!"...think Hollywood glam, red carpet, movie characters and more! Thanks to all who submitted theme ideas. There were some real hum-dingers! ;0
Tomorrow (Tuesday) morning, drop your kidlets off and then join us in the cafeteria to stuff some envelopes. There will be coffee and treats.....come help out!
Have any ideas for a class project? Start talking with other parents in your class!
We are still looking for someone to take over the Check Out position. This could be the perfect fit for someone who wants to participate in a way that uses their super computer skills instead of their socializing skills. Know anyone who fits the bill? There will be training!
We have a facebook page! "Like" the Salmon Bay School Auction page to get more scoop!
Questions? Comments? e-mail Suzanne at suzaroo@gmail.com
DIRECT GIVING COMMITTEE UPDATE
“I can see my child flourishing in away he never has before. His teacher is creative, direct, clear, and encourages his unique personality to come forward.” - Salmon Bay parent
THANKS to all those families who have generously given to the direct giving campaign. If you haven't already, please give to support your child's learning at Salmon Bay. Every amount counts! We are 1/3 of the way to our goal and need your support!
Work Place Giving - if you work for a large employer (Microsoft, Boeing, City of Seattle, etc) you can give through your Workplace campaign. Just choose Salmon Bay or Friends of Salmon Bay on the list of non-profits. Please let Kate Banta-Green know if this is how you are giving.(bantagreen@gmail.com)
Matching Gifts - Corporate matching gifts are an easy way to increase the impact of your contribution. If your employer has a matching gift policy, (and you haven’t already done so) please request a form from your employer, fill out your section and send it to the Friends of Salmon Bay at the school's address (1810 NW 56th Street, 98117). We will verify your gift and return the form to your company who will then issue a matching gift contribution to the Friends of Salmon in your name. Please let Kate Banta-Green know if your company matches, so she can account for the match amount. (bantagreen@gmail.com)
Thanks for choosing and supporting Salmon Bay!
PURL & UNFURL
Knitters (and crafters) unite......for an evening for yourself... to socialize and be creative.
2nd Wednesday of the month 7pm
Karine's house: 7029 20th Ave NW (5 houses north of Salmon Bay Park)
Coming up: P.I.E. Book Club Nights!
Friday, February 3rd at 7:00 p.m. and Friday, March 2nd at 7:00 p.m.
Hosted in the homes of P.I.E. members Zara Kublin and Karine Dammer
The February book will be “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” and the March book will be “Free-Range Kids” Please come to one or both! These books were chosen for their ability to spark lively discussion of hot-button parenting issues.
“Tiger Mother” raises questions about how to parent in our high-pressure times: when to give a push and when to step back; how to know the difference between encouraging our children and pressuring them; how do we step out of this rat race without worrying that we might be "leaving our children behind?”
“Free-Range Kids” focuses on the child’s physical independence: how to balance our fears for our children’s safety with our urge to protect them; how overprotection can keep them from becoming confident and independent; what are real risks and what are perceived risks?
Bring your wisdom, your anxiety, and your total cluelessness!
Snacks and drinks provided.
Contact Zara Kublin zkublin@hotmail.com
NEW SCRIP NEWS!
Lots and lots of gift cards available for you! Come check out our variety.....get a jump on the gift giving season, or continue to stock up on the ones that your family uses.
To list a few: PCC, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Groupon, Shutterfly, Red Robin, movie tickets and Jiffy Lube.
Stop by the Scrip table M-F around drop-off or around pick-up on Monday and Wednesday.
Have a great week!
Suzanne, Teresa and Amy
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
BOOKS NEEDED:
SalmonBay Associated Student Body (ASB) is helping Spencer Fee (Salmon Bay middle schooler) and Puppy Power 4-H by donating new and gently used children’s books (ages 4-11). Books will be given and read to children at the Brentler Place transition home. Bring your books to the Volunteer Coordinators’ office Monday November 14 thru Monday November 28.
Thanks, Spencer and ASB
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEEN NIGHT AT BALLARD POOL!
Friday evenings at Ballard Pool teens swim for $2 and receive a free slide bracelet upon showing their middle school or high school photo ID. The last Friday Ballard Pool of each month is FREE for students showing middle school or high school photo ID!
FREEon Fridays: November 18 and December 30
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Teen Space - Ballard Branch Library
Teen Space is a place to drop in and hang out at the Ballard Branch Library. Snacks, board games or a DIY project. See what new books have come in recently, too. It's fun. Bring a friend and drop by Sunday Nov. 6th between 2:00 - 4:30 pm (6th grade and up)
Ballard Branch Library
5614 22nd Ave NW
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Salmon Bay Mom’s Kickball
Come have fun with Salmon Bay moms playing kickball! No experience
necessary- everyone welcome.
Second Saturday (11/12, 12/10) every month 10 AM @ Greenwood Elementary playground (80th N & 1st Ave N) Just show up or contact Lisa Crozier for more information. 784.7563.
Nathan Hale High School Theatre Department Presents: You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown - Nov. 10th
Don't miss Nathan Hale High School's fall production of this Broadway musical hit! Join Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this appropriate for all-ages show based on the comics by Charles Schulz. Hilarious and touching, the show performs November 10th, 12th, 17th, 18th and 19th at 7:30pm in the Nathan Hale Performing Arts Center. Tickets are sold at lunch at Hale starting October 31st and available at the door; $12 for adults and $6 for students.
SPACE TO CREATE NEWS: www.spacetocreate.net
SPACE TO CREATE NEWS: www.spacetocreate.net
- Paper Mache (3 week class) starting Nov. 3
- Silk Painting Class (5 week class) starting Nov. 7
- My Room...My World class starting Nov. 9
- Conference week open studio Mon. - Wed. 9:30 - 1
check out our full schedule on-line or call us at 784.0401
From Early Masters Art School this week...Beavertales: The Great Canadian Landscape
Oh Canada! When it comes to landscape painting, our neighbors (that’s neighbours, eh?) to the north have plenty to work with. The beauty of the mountains, lakes, and trees have inspired generations of artists to spend a LOT of time in canoes and cabins, capturing the exquisite beauty of their home and native land. We’ll learn about a group of famous Canadians called “The Group of Seven” who believed the true spirit of Canada could be found in the beauty of its northern lakes and trees. We’ll explore a crazy variety of different approaches to the great outdoors in this program. Not to be missed! (4 sessions)
