Weekly Bulletin 1/9/12
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 January 9th, 2012
Upcoming Events Calendar:
JANUARY
9th Monday AS Finance Committee Meeting – 7:00 PM Library
10th Tuesday AS Auction Committee Meeting – 7:00 PM Library
12th Thursday AS Java with Jodee – evening opportunity – 6:00 PM
12th Thursday AS Friends of Salmon Bay Parent meeting 7:00 PM
13th Friday MS WEP #2
16th Monday AS NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Jr Holiday
18th Wednesday AS Purl and Unfurl Knitting Group - 7:00 PM
19th Thursday AS Demystifying Standardized Testing and Assessments 7:00 PM Library
20th Friday MS WEP #3
24th Tuesday AS Furlough ½ day – Students out 3 hours early
25th Wednesday AS Emergency Planning Meeting – POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
26th Thursday MS WEP #4 – Thursday, not Friday
27th Friday AS NO SCHOOL – Day between semesters
PRINCIPAL’S NOTE
DearSalmon BayFamilies:
Next week we will celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday.This is an opportunity for you to join with us by having a conversation with your student, in whatever way is appropriate for their age, about why this is an important holiday. Martin Luther King fought for the civil rights and justice for all people. He relied on schools to be a key component in teaching students both directly about social justice, but also indirectly by supporting all students in their to desire to learn, to aspire to great ideas, and to realize their dreams, whatever they might be. It is powerful for students when they hear about something both at home as well as at school, to know that the important accomplishments of people are not just something we celebrate and take note of in all sorts of ways. There are community celebrations (you can find them listed in Seattle Times) at Benaroya Hall, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Seattle Children’s Museum, Discovery Park and Garfield High School.
SalmonBayExpansion. We will soon begin tours the first week of February. In addition to our usual new students in Kindergarten and 6th grade, we will be opening up space in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. Can you please help us get the word out? Talk to your neighbors, friends, relatives who you think might be interested in joining us in one of those grade levels. If they are interested, you can have them check our website, or call the school office for tour dates and information. (Feb 2, 9, March 8 at 8:30am for middle school and 9:15am elementary, and a 6:00 elementary/7:00pm middle school evening tour on March 1).
Have a great week. Thank you for all you do to make Salmon Bay such a wonderful school community.
Jodee
ELEMENTARY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE
Hello friends of Salmon Bay. Considering this is the only 5 day school week in January, there is a lot of information to share with you today. Time for a cup of tea….
SAVE THE DATE – SALMON BAY SALMON FEED - FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3rd
This will be the new date for our fall community get together that didn’t happen in the fall. This event, besides being a great way to get our community together, is a targeted fundraiser for our Playground Renovation project. We will be treated to an evening of a terrific salmon/pasta dinner, created by the talented Bret and Stephanie Lynch. Dinner will be generously hosted that evening by the Lynches and other friendly businesses. We will accept donations to cover the meal and all donations will go to support the Playground Renovation project. Salmon Bay families will also have the opportunity to contribute to the playground project by purchasing etched tiles, sold that night. More info will be coming your way. We just wanted to make sure it was on your calendar.
We would love the balls you don’t need (There is no easy way to say that one for sure)
Our playground supervision team needs your help. The kids love to play soccer, kickball, basketball and pogo but we don’t have enough bouncy circular units (balls) to go around. Do you have any extra around your house that you are not using that we could have? Drop them off at Megan’s office or throw them at Anthony the next time you see him at recess duty. Thanks
Our school is expanding as you may have heard – For the first time ever, we are taking more kids at the 3rd,4th and 5th grade levels. Talk to all the folks who have always wished they could join us at Salmon Bay but there was never enough space. Now there is. Encourage them to come to a tour. I am happy to talk to any prospective intermediate parent. Have them call me at 252-1730.
LOTS OF IMPORTANT TIDBITS:
- Elementary Ultimate Frisbee kids should look below on how to sign up for spring season
- The Emergency Meeting scheduled for later this month has been postponed
- There is childcare offered free from Coho Kidstime to those who would like to attend next Thursday’s PIE discussion on standardized testing and our kids. Please reserve a spot at 297-7764
- Our monthly FOSB meeting is this Thursday at 7:00 with an earlier opportunity to enjoy “Java with Jodee” at 6:00 PM. The discussion at 6:00 PM will be Project Based Learning
- Elementary Enrichment fees are still being accepted for all the activities that your student and their class participate in for the year. This is the last call for scholarship requests for the 2011-2012 school year. An enrichment fee form is enclosed for your convenience. If you are unsure you have paid or not, email or call me. Thank you.
- Thanks to all kids and families for their continued patience regarding Friday’s winter enrichment program for the middle school. We use the lower playground as a parking area to keep middle school kids safe, help with drop off and alleviate some of the traffic strain on our neighbors. Thanks for you cooperation. It is totally appreciated.
- Wednesday morning there is an auction committee stuffing party to help get the letters and donation forms out to everyone, everywhere. Come join the fun in the cafeteria.
Whew! That is a lot. Thanks for reading and have a great week. Megan
MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE
HelloSalmon Bay Middle SchoolFamilies-
Thank You for all you did to help the first week of WEP happen successfully and safely!
It is a huge endeavor and whether you came to the mountain, helped keep the parking area safe, were conscientious of our neighbors and didn't block their driveways, got your kids to school on time, got forms and payments in on time, made sure your student had a good night's sleep and a full belly or any of the hundreds of little things you did to help WEP go smoothly, we thank you! Between the huge group that went to the mountain and the many exciting Seattle based activities it seems that kids had a great time and enjoyed their activities.
It is a 3 Meeting Week! There are many ways to get involved in Salmon Bay after school hours this week. The finance committee is meeting at 7pm on Monday in the cafeteria, the Auction committee at 7 pm on Tuesday in the library and our monthly FOSB meeting is Thursday at 7 pm in the library. This month there is a Java with Jodee at 6pm on Thursday right before the FOSB meeting and the topic is project based learning. Come and learn how to be involved in our biggest fundraiser on Tuesday or join our monthly parent meeting on Thursday and learn some of the ways we support this fabulous school. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend!
WEP #2 Friday January 13th- Our second Winter Enrichment day is this Friday and we will be sending out a separate email with any information you might need. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns and I will do my best to get you taken care of.
No School Monday January 16th for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday- Sleep in and enjoy the day, you have earned it!
8th Grade Teacher Needs You! Cleaning out your closets? Please send any old beading/jewelry materials to Melanie in room 317 for our WEP class; we appreciate any donations!
We are also looking for foam core donations for a bulletin board project. We’d appreciate any foam core scraps, including old campaign signs or posters as we can cover the old text. Thanks!!!
Salmon Bay is Expanding- We are growing our school next year in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades so help us get the word out to prospective families who might want to join our fabulous community. Tours are listed on our website.
Salmon and Pasta Feed Fundraiser, Friday February 3rd- Save this new date for our community get together and playground fundraiser that we had postponed. The Lynch family has volunteered to feed us a delicious meal of salmon and pasta and we will be selling tiles to help fund the new playground. This is an easy way to feed your student who will be just coming home from the mountain if they are doing skiing and snowboarding for WEP. Students who attend need to have a parent with them. More information will follow.
Anthony and the Playground staff need more equipment- We are looking for donations of playground balls, soccer balls, basketballs and footballs for the students to use at lunch and recess. If you would like to donate you can leave them in the main office for Anthony.
Thanks for everything you do and have a great week! Caitlin
ALL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Notes from the Library:
Welcome to 2012! And welcome to new books for the library, including many picture books from the “best of” lists of 2011. I look forward to sharing these books with elementary classes over the next few weeks! We began our new book celebration last week with You WILL Be My Friend, by Salmon Bay favorite Peter Brown.
Students are making the most of before-school library access, especially when the weather is less than ideal for outdoor play. I wanted to remind parents that the library opens at 8:00, and that students need to leave as soon as they hear their bell (first bell for middle school students, third bell for elementary.) There will be rare times when I’m pulled away from the library before school however, and in that case the library isn’t available. If students are unsure of how to tell if the library is available, please ask them to remember this: An “open door” means an “open library.” For safety’s sake, students need to be in a place where there is supervision. Thanks!
The “big” book awards will be announced in a couple of weeks. This announcement is always causes much excitement, as well as a lot of heated discussion. People are passionate about books, and the students and teachers at Salmon Bay are no exception.
Here is another piece of exciting news in the world of books for young people:
http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2012/12-001.html
Walter Dean Myers is one of our most circulated authors, and several of us had the privilege of hearing him speak at the UW a few years ago. I think he’s the perfect choice for this position!
Happy Reading!
Linda
ATTENTION 3rd-5th ELEMENTARY ULTIMATE FRISBEE PLAYERS –
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PLAYING THIS SPRING?
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
If your student would like to join Sam Olson, Salmon Bay ultimate Frisbee coach extraordinaire for another terrific season of elementary level ultimate Frisbee, respond to the following questions below
- Child’s name
- Gender
- Grade
- Classroom Teacher
- Played ultimate before Y or N
Email your answers to Sam Olson at soolson@seattleschools.org
SPRING ELEMENTARY ULTIMATE FRISBEE DETAILS:
For a 3rd grade team and 4/5 team we need 5 girls per team and at least 10 boys per team. A total of 30 kids. If we have more than this sign up I may need to create a third team. Practices will most likely be on Fridays from 2:45-4:00. Games will be on Saturdays. First game is March 17th and last game is May 19th. Cost to be determined.
8TH GRADE PROJECT UPDATE
OST classes on Tuesday and Thursday start this week on Tuesday. Our mini lesson topic will be essential questions and need to knows, and how to do the research contract. Our next mini lesson topic will be finding appropriate resources. Please be sure to fill out the OST application and be clear if you need bus transportation home. Also, remember to turn in your green contract to get signed up for the class and have access to information on the Source. Questions? Contact Melanie at meshelton@seattleschools.org or Janet at jabogle@seattleschools.org.
FRIENDS OF SALMON BAY PARENT/FAMILY INFORMATIONB
SALMONBAYLOWER PLAYGROUND UPDATE:
It’s hard to believe that we’re finally here—but we are! The playground committee will be offering tiles for sale at the upcoming salmon feed, and hopes to raise $10,000 to wrap-up our fundraising for the year. So far, the committee has raised over $200K in grant support, and now everybody gets a chance to help out.
A donation of $75 is for a 4x4 colored glass tile, etched with your family’s name or other text, and installed on the concrete plinth. A donation of $150 or more is for your text etched into the stones which make-up the star-shaped planter. Both of these design pieces showcase the heart and soul of our project, and will help to make the space really special.
Fill out a short form to include your name, email address, donation amount, and text to be etched; donations by cash or check only, made out to FOSB. We’ll have samples available for you to look at, and have the most recent design drawings as well. Tiles will continue to be sold throughout the rest of the year, both at the scrip table, and with the volunteer coordinators.
We invite you to “like” us on Facebook, and stay tuned about final developments as we wind-down our fundraising and ramp-up our construction. So Let’s Play, Salmon Bay!
Auction News! MARCH 31st 2012 – Saturday 5:00 – 10:00 North Seattle Comm College
Auction News!
Meeting tomorrow night at 7pm in the Library. Come one, come all! Find out what's happening and where we still need some help. We do still need a Live Auction Captain (there will be training!) and someone to volunteer to get the catalog and evening program put together once it's time. So be thinking about that! :)
Wednesday morning, we'll be stuffing envelopes for the all-school mailing. If you're able, please join us in the cafeteria after you drop off your darlings.
Our catalog of donated items is on the web as we get them: http://salmonbayschool.maestroweb.com/ check 'em out!
Like us on facebook if you hang out there, too! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salmon-Bay-School-Annual-Auction/200623706680975
Happy Monday!
Suzanne
DECORATION COMMITTEE NEEDS YOU!!
Hello Everyone!
Our theme this year is LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!
What images and thoughts are evoked from this theme? I’d love your ideas and feedback- you can email or call me- please! 206 949 6519 or jak@jacikajfas.com
Here are some of my thoughts:
- Clean white banners along railing with projection (of kids? films?)
- Balloons (not very green in my mind)
- Red Carpet (super cool if we got a donation…)
- Elaborate stage- like what though??
- Film strips- either painted or…?
- Colored lighting (not Xmas, but the real deal… means we need donations of lights, plus electrical cords)
- Drapery- (can be expensive to obtain or rent!)
As many of you know, I/we like to make this as inexpensive as possible- so all of your ideas, donations and networking skills are appreciated IMMENSELY!
Thank you for your support. If you would like to be more involved with the art deco team- either a small project or weekly, please let me know!
Happy New Year!
PARENT INFORMATION EXCHANGE BOOK CLUB NIGHTS STARTING SOON
Start reading now! P.I.E. Our two Book Club Nights are coming right up!
BattleHymn of the Tiger Mother - February 3rd, 7:00 pm
Free Range Kids - March 2nd, 7:00 pm
Hosted in the homes of P.I.E. members Zara Kublin (Feb 3rd) and Karine Dammer (March 2nd). Addresses to be posted soon.
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!
Plenty of delicious snacks and drinks will be provided and, of course, pie.
RSVP greatly appreciated. Send to Zara Kublin zkublin@hotmail.com [We’re trying to get copies of the books to put in the library for parents. If you have a copy you’re willing to loan, please e-mail me. Thanks!
Legislative Update: NO MORE CUTS!
Today is the beginning of the congressional regular session (the 60 days during which the legislature meets in Olympia to propose, haggle over, and vote on new laws). There are already spending bills being put forward that will make drastic cuts to public services in order to balance the budget. Most of these cuts are slated to come from education. As you probably know, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled last Thursday that the legislature is not fulfilling its primary constitutional duty to fully fund public education ("It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders...” Article IX http://www.leg.wa.gov/LAWSANDAGENCYRULES/Pages/constitution.aspx).
Please call or write to your representatives right now (see attached legislative guide and sample scripts). Make sure they know how you feel about the ongoing cuts to your children’s schools and make sure they know that you know about the Supreme Court ruling. Follow the guidelines in the attachment and be polite but firm. This is a critical time to let the legislature - your paid employees - know that you’re not happy with what they’ve been doing to education and you, along with the Supreme Court, demand that they get their priorities straight.
Enjoy! Advocacy is not only necessary, it’s empowering and fun. I swear.
Zara Kublin, FOSB legislative chair, zkublin@hotmail.com
PURL & UNFURL 7pm, Wednesday, January 18th
Knitters unite and steal away to work among friends on some of those holiday presents you may need to finish. The word is getting out about this fun group! ...come relax, knit and get to know better some fellow parents. New knitters, crafters of all kinds and holiday card writers are all welcome. Purl and Unfurl will always be the 2nd Wednesday of the month so jot future months on your calendar if you cannot make this one. Karine's house (5 houses north of Salmon Bay park) 7029 20th Ave NW
SCRIP NEWS!
In stock now: Joann Fabrics, Barnes and Noble, Tully's, iTunes, PCC, Regal, AMC, Shutterfly, Jiffy Lube, LLBean, Gymboree, JcPenny, Panera, Little Caesars, Starbucks, Safeway, Amazon, Fred Meyer/QFC.
Scrip table is staffed M-F 8:15am-8:45am and Wednesdays 2:15pm-2:45pm.
Hope to see you soon!
Suzanne and Amy
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING HIGH SCHOOL TOURS
Open Enrollment Periodfor the 2012-2013 school year is Feb 27,2012 through March 9, 2012. Information on student assignments will be available for families on April 16, 2012.
NOVA:
Have you, or your student, considered The Nova Project for High School? Whether you check the yes or no box above, you owe it to both of you to take a look at what Nova has to offer.
At Nova:
- Students take responsibility for their own education, governance and behavior. Nova is the only school democracy in the Seattle Public School system.
- Teachers have a close personal relationship with students and are heavily invested in their academic and social success.
- Students have the flexibility to pursue a wide range of educational passions.
- Staff and students focus on social and environmental justice –in the school, in the local community and in the world at large.
Nova hosts an exhibition night on February 9; and a series of visit dates coming up; Jan 12th and 31st, Feb 14th and March 1st; 12noon-1pm.
If you would like to talk to a Salmon Bay parent who currently has a student at NOVA Cameron Mason has volunteered to be another contact person for questions. Her contact information is vida@seanet.com and 789-5198.
Additional questions: Contact Lynne lynne@ohana.org; 818-8093,
BALLARD:
Ballard High is offering three day time tours from 8:00AM-9:30 AM. The dates are February 9, 14, and 29. We will have one evening tour on Wednesday, February 15. The tour will begin at 7:00 PM in our Main Gym. Please find street parking. Thank you.
INGRAHAM:
Ingraham Open House 2012 for incoming students
February 1st – 7:00 PM – Ingraham Auditorium
IngrahamHigh SchoolIB Information Night
February 8th – 7:00 PM – Ingraham Library
IngrahamHigh School Day Time Tours
February 15th – 8:15 AM – 9:45 AM
March 7th – 8:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Tour begins in the school Auditorium
Questions? Call the Main Office #206-252-3888 No need to RSVP for tours or the night open houses.
ROOSEVELT:2012 HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT
Feb. 2, 2012 at 7PM in the Theater.2012 High School Information Night, is taking place at Roosevelt on February 2, 2012. This event will give potential 9th grade families and other families new to the RHS community a chance to listen to a student panel talk about life at Roosevelt, meet with department heads about curriculum, tour the school, and visit with club and sports representatives. Contact the Counseling Office, 206-252-4827 or the Main Office, 206-252-4810, with questions.Roosevelt is holding their choice/curriculum night on February 2nd at 7 PM
NATHAN HALE:
Nathan Hale is having their information night on Tuesday February 7th from 6- 8:30 PM.
6:00-7:00- Table Fair
6:30-7:00- Building Tour
7:00-8:30- Nathan Hale High School Presentation and Q&A
CENTER-
Open House February 9th from 6:00-8:00 PM
Tour February 15th from 9:00- 10:00 AM
These were the dates we were sent or I was able to get so it is not complete. I will list more tour dates as I get them. Thanks!
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER DAY NEEDS YOU:
We are planning a career day for middle school students on Wednesday, February 29th. Students will get a chance to hear about different careers and ask questions of presenters. If you or someone you know is interested in being a presenter, please contact Anthony Malaki at eamalaki@seattleschools.org or Dana Irwin at dcirwin@seattleschools.org.
8th GRADE TEACHER NEEDS YOUR HELP:
Cleaning out your closets? Please send any old beading/jewelry materials to Melanie in room 317 for our WEP class; we appreciate any donations!
We are also looking for foam core donations for a bulletin board project. We’d appreciate any foam core scraps, including old campaign signs or posters as we can cover the old text. Thanks!!!
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAYEZART POTTERY HAS SPACE
Fayezart Pottery located one block from Salmon Bay school has 2 openings in the Wed. 3:00-4:00 beginners pottery class. Check out http://www.fayezart.com for all the details.
Also one spot left in the Tue. 4:30-5:30 mixed level pottery class
SalmonBayMom's kickball
Wouldn't you like to get some fresh air and run around? Come play
kickball! No experience necessary- everyone welcome.
Please contact Lisa Crozier if you are interested: 784.7563 or
Lgcrozier@gmail.com. If I hear from enough people, we'll meet this Sat, 1/7
at 10 AM @ Greenwood Elementary playground (80th N & 1st Ave N).
But I need to hear from YOU to make this happen!
BASEBALL CLINICS
Baseball Positive is putting on winter instructional programs running for six weeks from Jan 11 - Feb 26 at Magnuson and Crown Hill.
For those of you new to Baseball Positive, check out our Testimonial Page:
http://www.diysports.com/baseballpositive/page.php?pid=4e7d1024d839c
Sign-ups are now open for our Six Week Jan/Feb Training Classes:
http://www.diysports.com/baseballpositive/index.php
Most Classes have a 3:1 or 4:1 Instructor to player ratio.
Class Descriptions & Info: http://www.diysports.com/baseballpositive/page.php?pid=4ddacdce311d9 Schedule & Registration: http://www.diysports.com/baseballpositive/index.php
Yoga for Teens & Tweenstaught by Salmon Bay parent Mary Kay Vadino
Monday's 3:15pm starting Jan 9.
Taj Yoga Studio
Give the gift of Yoga this year. Teens & Tweens agree yoga is a great way to unwind, develop strength and flexibility and bring balance to their active lives.
$40 for a 5 class card
Classes meet at the old Crown Hill Elementary School
Violin Lessons-
Interested in violin/fiddle lessons for yourself or your child? Elizabeth Lovelace is a Salmon Bay mom and a certified Suzuki violin teacher. She has been teaching violin for 20 years for ages 6- adult. She also loves to teach fiddling. For more information please call (206)351-3307. website- whidbeymusic-Elizabeth Lovelace
SPACE TO CREATE NEWS: www.spacetocreate.net
OPEN STUDIO FURLOUGH DAY: Jan. 24th after school - 4:30 (Barb Smith will walk group over from Salmon Bay)
Pre-registration required. Space limited.
Upcoming Classes:
Tuesdays- Impressionism starting Jan. 10 - Barb will walk students over from Salmon Bay after school" to the Impressionism class starting tomorrow
Wednesdays- Art with Barb ages 5th grade and up 3 - 5 starting Jan. 11
Thursdays- Sewing Machine 101 Jan. 12/Pajama pants Jan. 19 and 26 and more...
Visit us at www.spacetocreate.net for details...
