School Supplies Needed!
Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Thu, 09/09/2010 - 5:50pm
Hi Salmon Bay Middle School Families!
Welcome back! Next week we will send home our first All-School Bulletin of the year! There will be lots of information about important dates, volunteer opportunities, and school news.
But this week, we have an immediate need….
Our Home / School Coordinator, Gabriel Kidane, is in need of school supplies for our Middle School students. The need this year is bigger than usual. Please take a look at the list below, any donation would be greatly appreciated!!!!
- Backpacks / book bags and pencil pouches
- 3 ring binders
- Composition books
- 2 pocket folders
- Subject dividers
- 3”x5” index cards
- Glue sticks
- Highlighters
- Ultra fine point sharpies
- Hand pencil sharpeners
Please bring any donations to my office or the main office.
Thanks so much!!! – Jessica Phillips – Middle School Volunteer Coordinator
Salmon Bay Middle School - Volunteers needed!
Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 11:52pm
Hi Salmon Bay Middle School Families!
I hope you all had a great summer!
School is just around the corner and I already have a need for volunteers!
Here is the list of current volunteer needs.....
1. STAFF BREAKFAST: On Tuesday, August 31, we will be providing a breakfast for the staff while they are in a training session at Salmon Bay School. We will need donations of coffee, juice, bagels and cream cheese, fruit, baked goods, and other breakfast goodies. Food will need to be delivered to the Salmon Bay Library by 7:30 a.m. on Tues 8/31. We need to provide enough food for 45 staff members. (Please label any food with nuts in it).
2. BREAKFAST CLEAN-UP: Clean-up from staff breakfast, Tues 8/31. Meet at 12:30 p.m. in the library to clean-up the left-over food and tidy the library for the start of school. This should take about 30 minutes.
3. FIRST DAY PACKETS: We need volunteers to help put the First Day Packets together - on Wed. 9/8. We will meet in the cafeteria at 8:30 a.m. and start stuffing envelopes and then distributing them to homerooms. This usually takes about 2 1/2 hours. Any amount of time that you can help is much appreciated!
4. DROP-OFF AREA SUPERVISION: We are looking for two parents to help with the student drop-off area. The drop-off location is on 18th Ave NW, along the east side of the building. We need parent helpers on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 7:50 - 8:20a.m. This is an ongoing job. A staff member will be training the volunteers.
Please just respond to this email if you are able to volunteer for any of these jobs or if you have any questions!
We hope to see you all on Wednesday, September 1st for our 7/8th Grade Orientation at either 5 or 7pm!
Thanks so much!
-Jessica Phillips - S.B. Middle School Volunteer Coordinator
Salmon Bay School Tours!
Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 4:43pm
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This is the last week for Salmon Bay K-8 School Tours!
Elementary Tours are; Tues, March 16th at 9:30am, and Thurs, March 18th at 6pm.
Middle School Tours are; Wed, March 17th at 9:30am, and Thurs, March 18th at 7pm!
Elementary Tours are; Tues, March 16th at 9:30am, and Thurs, March 18th at 6pm.
Middle School Tours are; Wed, March 17th at 9:30am, and Thurs, March 18th at 7pm!
Our K - 8 School!
Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 2:43pm
Dear Salmon Bay Families:
Lot’s of actual K-8 ACTIVITY! – By that I mean, sometimes we forget the unique experience students have at Salmon Bay by being together in such a grade range under one roof.
If you wander the halls in the next few weeks, you’ll notice all sorts of preparations and rehearsal for The Wizard of Oz. We have elementary students rehearsing songs to be “The Munchkins” and our middle school working on tech, on learning lines, and learning music. Look for the dates on the website, during the first two weeks in May.
Reading Buddies are everywhere, we have middle school parents buddying up with elementary students, and elementary parents reading with middle school students, and we have middle school students, even whole classes, pairing up with elementary classes, and even some seventh graders doing their research project to write a non-fiction book for younger readers.
You may have heard about our safety drills at school, and often if one happens during middle school PE, we have those students shelter in place with an elementary class. Great role modeling going ---- in both directions!
And, it’s still my fantasy at some time to have an all-school K-8 Marimba band!
Have a good week.
Jodee
PIE EVENT
Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 2:16pm
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PIE (Parent Information Exchange) EVENT! "In The Mirror - How Our Children See Themselves". Please join us Monday, March 1st 7 - 9pm in the cafeteria, for an evening with Parent Educator, Julie Metzger - RN, MN! This event is for parents of children in 4- 8th grade. Please stay after for pie, tea, and more discussion! COHO Kids-Time will be open and provide free childcare during the event from 7-9. Please sign-up by Friday 2/26.
School Tours!
Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 1:57pm
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Elementary and Middle School Tours start next week!!
Elementary Tours are scheduled for - Tuesdays, March 2, 9, and 16.
Middle School Tours are scheduled for - Wednesdays, March 3, 10 & 17.
All tours begin at 9:30am.
Elementary Tours are scheduled for - Tuesdays, March 2, 9, and 16.
Middle School Tours are scheduled for - Wednesdays, March 3, 10 & 17.
All tours begin at 9:30am.
Welcome Back!
Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 1:53pm
Dear Salmon Bay Families:
WEP – Middle School Winter Enrichment Program. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you that helped make this year’s Winter Enrichment Program such a great success for students. That includes those of you who volunteered on the mountain, with traffic control at the building, with logistics, with supporting our in-city programs, and for sending your student ready for their experience every Friday. I’m sure you also join me in thanking the teachers for all their extra time and effort, as well.
More help? The tour season is about to begin, and I know Megan and Jessica could use help, if you still have some extra time.
I hope you feel refreshed and renewed from your mid winter break in the regular school routine. Please remember as we get started up again to observe the drop off and pick up protocol of moving in only one direction on 18th Ave, and not parking cars during that time in the zone.
Have a good week.
Jodee
OST Spring 2010
Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Tue, 02/09/2010 - 4:29pm
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Salmon Bay School
Middle School Out of School Time Program
SPRING 2009-10
JANUARY 4 TO MAY 27
HOMEWORK CLUB: MS Students, if you would like some help with organization and school work, a place to get work finished before you go home and also a place to meet new friends, come to homework club! Staff members will help you navigate successfully through your classes, assisting with research, writing, and math. Location: Rm. 210 or 211. Instructors: Kate VanDeLaarschot, Jon Olver, Victoria S. Day: T and Th. Dates: Jan.5-May 27. Time: 3:30-5:00.
NOTE: Students and parents will be asked to sign a Homework Club contract.
SCHOLARS TABLE: This is a teacher recommended class, an opportunity for students to reflect on and develop Action Plans for their social and academic goals; a time to receive personal attention and tutoring to assist with homework. Students will get help with decision-making and be able to work on reviewing Number Sense and Reading skills. Location: Library
Instructor: Gabriel Kidane Day: Tues and Thurs. Dates:Jan.5-May 27 Time: 3:30-5:00.
YEARBOOK CLUB: This club is for anyone who would like to join the team that will create the yearbook for 2009-10. Some of the activities involved are photography, text writing, and lay out work. Newcomers are welcome. Location: Rm. 209 Instructor: Joel Maier Day: Tues. Dates: Jan.5-May25.Time: 3:30-5:00.
JAZZ BAND: Jazz Band offers students a chance to learn to play Jazz music in a combination setting. The rhythm section includes bass, drums, guitar, and piano. The melodies are provided by the wind or string instruments. Students will improve their performance abilities by learning to play Jazz standards and the blues, and by learning to improvise melodies. Location: Band Rm. Instructor: Mark Oesterle Day: Monday Dates: Jan.4-May 24 Time: 3:30-5:00.
MONDAY MATH : The sessions are open to any interested students regardless of grade level or ability. There will be extra math help for those who need it or we can spend time on challenging math problems and concepts which may supplement or extend beyond grade level curriculum. There will be no homework. If enough students are interested, there will be opportunities to participate in competitions which are encouraged but entirely optional. Location:Rm: 309 Instructor: Janet Bogle Day: Monday Dates:Jan 4-May 24 Time: 3:30-5:00.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Students will learn digital photography and printmaking. The class will focus on photography as an art form, reviewing famous photographers, learning to use a digital camera, and producing digital prints. Emphasis will be placed on experiential and peer group learning.Location:Rm.316, Instructor: Kevin Junker, Day: Tues.Dates:1/5-5/25Time:3:30-5:00
There is a student limit for this class.
SPRING ULTIMATE FRISBEE: Another chance to play Ultimate Frisbee. Two Boys Teams and one Girls Team. Location: Loyal Heights playfield, Coaches: Sam Olson, Heather Ann Brauer, Days: M, T, W (No bus on W.) Dates: 2/22-May Time: 3:30-5:00.
SPRING SPORTS: TRACK: M, T,Th, F (No bus on Fri), BOY’S SOCCER: M, Th, GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:TBA
WIZARD OF OZ SPRING MUSICAL: There will be 8 leads in this production along with 10 chorus members and 5 or more crew members. Auditions will be on Feb. 9th and 11th, rehearsals on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays through April with performances on April 30, May 1,7,8. One cast only, though leads will have understudies. This will be done in conjunction with the drama and band classes. Music Director: Mark Oesterle Location: Auditorium Director: Glyde Hart King Days: M, T, and TH Dates:2/9-5/9 Time:3:30-5.
WIZARD OF OZ BAND: Learn the accompaniment for the play and perform at the final play performances, (Apr. 30 and May 7 at 7PM and May 1and May 8 at 2PM) Location: Band Room or auditorium, Director: Mark Oesterle, Days: T-TH, Dates: 2/9-5/9 Time: 3:30-5:00.
**IN ORDER FOR A CLASS TO RUN, WE NEED TO HAVE AT LEAST 6 STUDENTS SIGN UP.
Club Times: 3:30-5:00 Activity Bus: M., T., Th. Leaves at 5:10 pm
NO BUS ON WEDNESDAY or FRIDAY
No MSOST on the following dates: Jan. 18, Feb.15,16,18,Mar.29,31,Apr.1
- Activities free to all MS students
- FUNDED BY THE FAMILY AND EDUCATION LEVY
- Snacks provided
SPRING SCHEDULE
MON. | TUES. | WED. | THURS. | FRI. |
Track Boys Soccer Jazz Band Monday Math Spring Ultimate (starts Mid-March, Days TBD) Wizard of Oz (Starting Feb. 11) | Homework Club Track Scholar’s Table Yearbook Photography Wizard of Oz Band Wizard of Oz | Spring Ultimate (no bus) | Track Boys Soccer Homework Club Scholar’s Table Wizard of Oz Band Wizard of Oz (starting Feb.11) | Track (No bus) |
Middle School Out of School Time Program is designed to provide after school
programs for Seattle middle school youth and is funded by the 2005 Families and Education Levy. Programs cover academic support, visual and performing arts, sports as well as leisure activities. These clubs are provided by the school staff and various community based organizations. Students must pre-register and may not attend a club until a permission slip has been submitted.
To register, complete the form on the next page and return this form to the main office. Most clubs are scheduled to start the week of January 4th and run to May 27th.. Some clubs may start and end on different dates, so please mark your calendars. Almost all clubs meet between the times of 3:30 and 5:00 pm. Students are expected to arrive on time and stay in the activity area for the duration of the session. Students may not leave campus after school, and then return to catch a bus. School rules apply while students are participating in the clubs, as well as on the bus.
MIDDLE SCHOOL OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM
TURN THIS FORM IN TO THE MAIN OFFICE
Last Name________________________ First Name_____________________ Grade________
Address____________________________________________________Zip_________
A parent/guardian can always be reached between 3:15-6:00pm at the following number(s):
Home____________________Alternate#_________________________Work______________________
Circle the activities for which you are registering. See the attached form for club descriptions, dates and times.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL BOYS SOCCER HOMEWORK CLUB MONDAY MATH SCHOLAR’S TABLE JAZZ BAND YEARBOOK SPRING ULTIMATE FRISBEE WIZARD OF OZ WIZARD OF OZ BAND |
BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK PHOTOGRAPHY |
Picture release:As parent/guardian, I give my permission for photos or videos to be taken during MSOTP
of my child for publicity or news purposes. Parent/Guardian, please sign below:
q If you do not want pictures taken, please check the box.
Parent/Guardian Signature (Permission)____________________________ Date______
Homeroom Teacher ___________________________
Check your means of transportation:____PARENT/GUARDIAN PICK UP
____WALK
____ METRO (bus tickets available in offc)
____ Monday OST bus.(sign up only if necessary)
____ Tuesday OST bus (sign up only if necessary)
____ Thursday OST bus(sign up only if necessary)
Transportation: Please note! We have a limited OST transportation budget so due to the high cost of the buses it would be appreciated if you would sign up for a bus only if absolutely necessary. (Please designate days.) Bus tokens are available in the office for METRO. Please allow 2 weeks from when we receive the form to the onset of bus service.
Bus routes are established by the Seattle Public Schools transportation department and are formed from student ID numbers. Bus stops will be the student’s regular location or close proximity to his/her regular stop. (It takes one to two weeks to set-up bus routes, so please turn requests in as soon as possible.)
For more information call Marcia or Karen at 252-1720.
Salmon Bay Auction
Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 1:11pm
Dear Salmon Bay Families -
10 Reasons I hope to see you Saturday, Jan 30th at the Auction:
1. I can't wait to see you in your super-hero outfit! (Of course to me, as a Salmon Bay parent, you are already a super-hero)!
2. I want to stake out the yummy dessert you are bringing for the Dessert Auction! (this is my favorite place to spend big money)!
3. Same thing for the pot-luck dinner - a Salmon Bay pot-luck is not just any pot-luck!
4. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you in the same room - such energy!
5. I want to test my self-restraint: Can I hold off on bidding for one of the class projects, I love them all!
6. I want to be surprised by yet another of your unkown/unsung talents...I always find Salmon Bay parents are creative in ways I never knew about.
7. I want to urge you to contribute, large or small, but to feel part of a great group of committed educators and families!
8. I want to see how well you do in an unannounced Fire Drill at about 8:30 (just kidding)!
9. I want to impress you with the need, especially this year, to support the public schools.
10. I want time to just laugh and chat...a chance I don't have nearly often enough, with each and every one of you!
See you there - Jodee
10 Reasons I hope to see you Saturday, Jan 30th at the Auction:
1. I can't wait to see you in your super-hero outfit! (Of course to me, as a Salmon Bay parent, you are already a super-hero)!
2. I want to stake out the yummy dessert you are bringing for the Dessert Auction! (this is my favorite place to spend big money)!
3. Same thing for the pot-luck dinner - a Salmon Bay pot-luck is not just any pot-luck!
4. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you in the same room - such energy!
5. I want to test my self-restraint: Can I hold off on bidding for one of the class projects, I love them all!
6. I want to be surprised by yet another of your unkown/unsung talents...I always find Salmon Bay parents are creative in ways I never knew about.
7. I want to urge you to contribute, large or small, but to feel part of a great group of committed educators and families!
8. I want to see how well you do in an unannounced Fire Drill at about 8:30 (just kidding)!
9. I want to impress you with the need, especially this year, to support the public schools.
10. I want time to just laugh and chat...a chance I don't have nearly often enough, with each and every one of you!
See you there - Jodee
Salmon Bay Auction
Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:57pm
Dear Salmon Bay Families:
10 REASONS I HOPE TO SEE YOU SATURDAY (JAN 30) AT THE AUCTION:
1. I can’t wait to see you in
2. I want to stake out the
3. Same thing for the
your super hero outfit. (Of course to me, as a Salmon Bay Parent, you are already a super hero!)yummy dessert you are bringing for the dessert auction (This is my favorite place to spend big money.)potluck dinner: a Salmon Bay Potluck is not just ANY potluck.4.
I’m looking forward to seeing all of you in the same room: SUCH ENERGY!5. I want to test my self-restraint: Can I hold off on bidding for one of the
6. I want to be surprised by yet another of your unknown/unsung talents…I always find Salmon Bay Parents are creative in ways I never knew about.
class projects….I love them all!7. I want to urge you to
8. I want to see how well you do in an unannounced
9. I want to impress you with the need, especially this year, to
contribute, large or small, but to feel part of a great group of committed educators and families.fire drill at about 8:30 pm. (just kidding)support public schools.10. I want time to just
laugh and chat….a chance I don’t have nearly often enough with each and every one of you.SEE YOU THERE!
Jodee
