Jessica Phillips's blog

Principal's note

I want to wish you all a wonderful spring break!

Whether you will be traveling, or just taking a little time to relax with your children here in Seattle, I hope your break is also a time of learning and ideas for your student.

I was reminded last week, when we honored students who had demonstrated amazing learning (winning a national video contest, and a state geography bee) how important the idea is that learning is something that happens all the time, everywhere. It is not confined to the rigor and standards of a classroom.

As you know, a strong principle of our Salmon Bay School is to provide students a sense of learning that is connected to the world in as many ways as we can. We also strive to bring that world into the school building, and to take students out to the community and natural world.

We will continue to work alongside you, and your family, to develop the deep understanding that important learning is everywhere!

See you bright and early on April 25.

Take care,

Jodee

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

PIE Game Night:

Thank you to the PIE committee for such a fun night of games and pizza. My son is dying for the Ninja game and my daughter beat me at 7 ate 9 with ease. My brain and my reflexes just don’t work like they used to.

DANCE…The middle school students will be having a Spring Dance on April 15 from about 1:00-2:40 if you feel like dancing…please contact Jessica Phillips to join in the fun.

Tween Time/5^th and 8^th gradeitis:I’m certainly noticing 5^th graders who are prepping to spread their wings, and 8^th graders who are ready to flee the nest. Now is the time of year where we start to see students’ testing their independence, pushing that envelope, and so if you are seeing a little more attitude at home know that it is par for the course. If you haven’t seen the eye rolling or heard the “whatever” mumblings…enjoy. We are reminding students that they still have about two more months left of school and so they need to make good choices, any reminders you can do at home would be greatly appreciated.

Sneak Peeks:

I spent a day at West Seattle High School where I observed Math classes. I am confident that Salmon Bay Math students are prepared for high school Math. The importance of the group process and the exploration piece that are done in 6^th and 7^th grade helps lay the foundation for students to be able to have engaged, rich discourse about their thinking in 8^th grade.

I observed two support classes where students were learning to prioritize what assignments they should do first and then working in small groups or individually on their assignments. The peer sharing and helping is something you always love to see.

In 6^th grade science it has been nice to see so many students rising to the occasion of Current Events and seeing science in current, every day life.

Michelle

Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Tue, 04/12/2011 - 8:26am

Weekly Bulletin 4/11/11

Upcoming Events Calendar:

APRIL

12th	Tue	ES	Elementary Classroom Photos Taken – 8:30 – 11:15
14th	Thr	AS	Playground Committee Meeting 6:00 – 7:00 PM
14th	Thr	AS	FOSB Parent Board Meeting 7:00 PM Library – All are welcome
16th	Sat	AS	Spring Weeding Party 10 – 1
18th- 22nd		AS	Spring Break – No School
26th	Tue	AS	Poetry Night – 7:00 PM
27th	Wed	AS	Poetry Night – 7:00 PM
30th	Sat	AS	Rock fer FOSB #10 – Rock-a-roke

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Dear Salmon Bay Families:

I want to wish you all a wonderful spring break! Whether you will be traveling, or just taking a little time to relax with your children here in Seattle, I hope your break is also a time of learning and ideas for your student.

We will continue to work alongside you, and your family, to develop the deep understanding that important learning is everywhere!

See you bright and early on April 25.

Take care,

Jodee

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Did you know…..

Tidbits that may be of interest to you……

Michelle Ota

PIE Game Night:

DANCE…The middle school students will be having a Spring Dance on April 15 from about 1:00-2:40 if you feel like dancing…please contact Jessica Phillips to join in the fun.

Tween Time/5th and 8th gradeitis: I’m certainly noticing 5th graders who are prepping to spread their wings, and 8th graders who are ready to flee the nest. Now is the time of year where we start to see students’ testing their independence, pushing that envelope, and so if you are seeing a little more attitude at home know that it is par for the course. If you haven’t seen the eye rolling or heard the “whatever” mumblings…enjoy. We are reminding students that they still have about two more months left of school and so they need to make good choices, any reminders you can do at home would be greatly appreciated.

Sneak Peeks:

I spent a day at West Seattle High School where I observed Math classes. I am confident that Salmon Bay Math students are prepared for high school Math. The importance of the group process and the exploration piece that are done in 6th and 7th grade helps lay the foundation for students to be able to have engaged, rich discourse about their thinking in 8th grade.

In 6th grade science it has been nice to see so many students rising to the occasion of Current Events and seeing science in current, every day life.

ELEMENTARY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE

Lots of info for you all this week called Make a note, We need you and thank you much

MAKE A NOTE:

*FOSB Meeting/Playground Committee Meeting – Thursday 6:00 – 7:00 and 7:00 – 9:00

*Elementary Class Photo – Tomorrow, April 12th – Tuesday will be our spring time all elementary class photo . Time to dress like you mean it. Bring the smiles. Bring the color. Bring the great toothless grins. Classroom photos are paid for by enrichment funds, so every student will receive a copy.

*Garden Committee Spring Weed Party – Saturday April 16th – Some of the nicest people you ever did meet will be descending upon Salmon Bay weeds this Saturday. Would you like to join them? If so, thank you, if no, perhaps the next time around

*Lost and Found will be finding another home at spring break. Now is your time for you to find what has been lost. All items will be donated to our ASB clothing drive. See below for more info

*Unicycling Training – Parade training for all one wheelers will begin when we return from spring break in anticipation of the Ballard parade on May 17th. If you were part of Mr. G’s fall time unicycle training and would like to continue to enhance your skills for your grand showing at the parade, come to Mr. G’s gym at 7:30 on Monday April 25th. Remember what Mr. G says? If you are early, you’re on time. If you’re on time, you’re late.

*Open enrollment ends this Friday, April 15th, so if your family has a sibling that you would like to attend Salmon Bay, you must go through open enrollment with the district and choose Salmon Bay as an option. Families of 5th graders who are just moving up to our middle school program, DO NOT need to go through open enrollment. Your student is automatically enrolled in our middle school. Go to the district website or email me if you have questions.

WE NEED YOU:

*Our annual Elementary Science Fair is Thursday May 5th and we need someone to lead it. Could it be you? Please could it be you? Contact me at mcratcliffe@seattleschools.org or 252-1730

*Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2nd – May 6th and we are looking for someone who would be interested in catering a lunch one day, with help. We will continue to offer a potluck but we also have been able to offer a catered lunch in the past and would like to continue to do so. Contact me if you can. Thanks in advance.

THANK YOU MUCH:

*To all the members of PIE who hosted game night. Sounded fun and challenging. Thank you.

*To all the folks who attended the FOSB Board retreat. Thank you for contributing your Saturday to helping discuss, craft and plan for our next year. Thanks to Robin Lofstrom and her family for sharing their home.

Lastly, for anyone who hasn’t had a chance to be impressed by the recent collaborative effort by Jonah Falk and Mary K McNeill, a recent news article was written about them. Here is the link.

http://ballard.komonews.com/news/people/inspired-music-teacher-former-student-helps-raise-her-salary/632795

Whew! That was too much info…. So sorry. Enjoy the much needed break. Thank you for you.
Megan

MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE

DANCE: The Middle School Dance is scheduled for this Friday, April, 15th from 1 – 2:30pm. Thank you volunteers! We have plenty of chaperones and just enough snacks and supplies!

LOST AND FOUND: Will be donated to our ASB clothing drive this Friday, April 15th. Please be sure to check for any lost items before Friday!

SPRING BREAK: Is next week! There is no school from Monday 4/18 – Friday 4/22. Have great week off!

THANK YOU!!!! This Friday, April 15th will be my official last day as the Middle School Volunteer Coordinator! L I have really enjoyed my time here at Salmon Bay! And I will miss working with all of the parents, students and staff! You have all been wonderfully supportive, committed and fun to work with! Thank you for all of your volunteered time and energy. This is a wonderful community and my children have had such a great experience for their middle school years. My son will graduate in June and our family will move on, with both kids in high school. I can’t say enough about how well my kids have been prepared for the high school years. Salmon Bay does an amazing job of helping kids find their way in middle school and really jump into high school confident and academically prepared. So, I am really saying good-bye as the Volunteer Coordinator, but also as a parent and family. Thank you all so much for making my job so fun! And Welcome Caitlin Racey! You will begin receiving emails from Caitlin after spring break. I will be a parent volunteer over the next several weeks helping Caitlin to settle in, and I will be sure to continue to check my emails and forward information to her as needed. Thanks again! I will miss you all very much! - Jessica

ALL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Salmon Bay School Clothing Drive

It’s time for spring cleaning! Donate any gently used clothes (for any season) to help benefit Northwest Center. As part of our school’s ASB fundraiser, the ASB gets funds for Northwest Center based on the number of pounds of clothes raised. The clothing drive will end Wednesday, June 1. Donations will be collected in your student’s first period class, if you’re a middle school student or parent; if you’re an elementary student or parent, you may leave your donations in the office and Keith will pick them up and take care of them. Thank you for helping our school and our community.

Sincerely, Jamie Smith, on behalf of the Salmon Bay Associated Student Body (ASB)

BEDBUGS! – Notes from Nurse Julie

Yes, bedbugs. Because of the increase of bedbugs throughout the nation, we are now starting to see bedbugs being brought into some buildings around our district. Although there have been no cases identified here at Salmon Bay, the district now has a procedure for dealing with them (identification, contact custodian, work order goes in for pest control treatment, etc). The other recommendation for prevention from the district administrators is to limit anything brought in from home such as pillows and stuffed animals, especially on “pajama days”. That was specifically how the latest case got into a classroom. ~Interesting topics as always,

Nurse Julie

FRIENDS OF SALMON BAY PARENT INFORMATION

FRIENDS OF SALMON BAY PARENT MEETING THIS THURS – APRIL 14th 7:00

FOSB's monthly meeting occurs this Thursday, April 14th at 7pm in the Library. YOU are especially encouraged to attend this month as we are planning to share information about a proposal Jodee Reed sent to the Seattle School District requesting that Salmon Bay's Elementary program EXPAND TO TWO FULL-DAY K and TWO FULL FIRST GRADE CLASSES for 2011-12. Jodee will provide historical background on the idea as well as the latest information on the proposal, some (not all) teachers will be on hand to provide their perspective, and parents will have an opportunity to participate in a community conversation about the proposal.

Additionally, we will also discuss the latest developments in Salmon Bay's playground replacement project. Next-phase planning and funding efforts are close at hand; come hear how you can help turn the fabulous playground design into a reality for our school.

OTHER FOSB NEWS:

Tuesday Morning Coffee Chats!
Kill several birds with one stone....buy your scrip, have a cup of joe, buy a sweatshirt, and visit with other Salmon Bay parents (including Kelly and Jane, co-chairs of FOSB). It is a fun way to hear what is going on in and around school and get to know other parents.....and get your caffeine! Every Tuesday morning around 8:30am in the lobby of school.

Playground Committee News: Join us Thurs at 6:00 PM prior to the parent meeting

We’re here! The Salmon Bay School playground renovation is slated to begin in the summer of 2012. What will Phase 1 and Phase 2 include? What is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) playground, and how does it serve all children? How will we raise money and conduct outreach over the coming months?

This Thursday at 6pm in our library, the playground steering committee will answer these questions and more, and stakeholders (that’s you!) are invited to attend, as well as stay for the 7pm meeting to follow. At that meeting, our parent group will approve how the project will proceed in the coming months. Background materials are posted online, and include the proposed budget, Phase 1 and Phase 2 images, an outline of fundraising strategies and potential grants, and an outline of the outreach efforts we’ll be doing next fall: http://sites.google.com/site/letsplaysalmonbay/

Please join us, and help spread the word about this exciting project! Thank you!

Robin Wise Lofstrom

Project Manager | Salmon Bay Playground Renovation

ROCK FER FOSB 10 – APRIL 30th - BALLARD EAGLES

Mark your calendars for another semi-annual evening of Salmon Bay parents rockin' the joint: Rock Fer FOSB 10, Saturday night, April 30th at the Ballard Eagles! To celebrate this milestone we're shaking it up a little by having the first ever Salmon Bay Rock-A-Roke. What does that mean? It's a chance for all you closet and shower singers to share your talents with a live back-up band. The RFF House Band is putting together a book of favorite rock and roll songs so that you can step up to the mic and get your fifteen minutes of fame. There will also be a chance for guitar players to sit in on a few songs. If you're interested in participating and you like to plan ahead, send an email to vida@seanet.com and we'll get you the list of songs in advance. If there's a song you're dying to sing, let us know. Or just show up that night and pick a song from the book, just like karaoke, but live.

We'd like to open the evening with a few sets from musicians who have yet to play at Rock fer FOSB. There are so many talented folks at Salmon Bay. Any bands, duos, solos ready for prime time? We'd love to have you play. Let us know.

Your Rock fer FOSB team--Cameron, Alan, Penny and Michael

CHILDREN AND FAMILY OPPORTUNITY TO SING WITH MARY K MCNEIL

Dear Parents,

Your children have been invited to sing at an International Children's Festival at Town Hall on Saturday April 23rd. The festival will take place on the stage downstairs. We will sing our peace songs and Jonah Falk will join us to perform his original composition with us.

If your family is interested in participating, please email me at mkmcneill@mac.com and let me know.

I will send more details as soon as I have them.

Thanks,

Mary K.

SALMON BAY SWEATSHIRTS have arrived!

They will keep your family warm and toasty for years to come... that is, if you remember to write your name on the tag! Sweatshirts can be purchased in the lobby during Tuesday coffee hour and Friday mornings before school. Or you can buy them from Megan if you can track her down. Adults sizes M-XXL in black, royal & red and cost $25. Kids sizes S-XL in black, royal, red and purple and cost $20. Email me with any questions - Jen Busch jbusch9@gmail.com

Robotics Team starting up! (4th-8th graders)

ROBOTICS TEAM
(4th-8th graders)

Robotics team has started and still available for sign up.

We will meet on Wednesday in room 214 after school until 4:30. (Note: There is no after school activity bus on Wednesdays).

The robotics team will be associated with FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL). The team will design, build and program robots using the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Robotics kit. Each year FIRST put's out a challenge to the teams in the league. The challenge is released in September and the teams have about 2 months to create their robot and put together a presentation on a current science topic. In December, teams will go to state qualifying competitions to participate in the Robot Game and to show their presentation.

We are forming the team now so that we can get some familiarity with what it takes to build and program robots. For this spring we will be meeting once a week on Wednesday after school for 2 hours. In the fall, when we get to the regular season, we will probably need to meet twice a week for 2 hours, and maybe a couple of Saturdays.

Middle schooler's please sign up using OST forms. Grade schooler's please sign up using after school activities forms (found outside Megan's office).

For more information, or if you would like to help, email the Robotics Team Coordinator tomkolar@comcast.net.

For more details on FLL see: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/fll

SCRIP NEWS –

Did you know that by buying gift cards and using them for your weekly shopping, you help raise money for our wonderful school? Scrip brings in about $5,000 a year. That's money that could be used to buy classroom supplies! And all you have to do is spend your money differently. Easy as pie!

I'm at the table in the front of the building every day, Tracy is there on Thursday afternoons and I bring the box to FOSB meetings. If you don't normally come in to the building, feel free to e-mail me and we'll figure out a way to connect.

We currently have Fred Meyer/QFC cards for $50, $100, $200 and $300. Safeway for $100, PCC for $20, Starbucks for $10 and $25.

Have a great week! Suzanne Waller suzaroo@gmail.com

MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION

Middle School Sports Team Sweats Orders

The Track, Boys’ Soccer, Gymnastics and Ultimate Frisbee teams should have all received order forms last week to order team sweatshirts (and/or sweat pants). Completed order form and payment is due this Friday, 4/15 so that orders can be placed during spring break. Sweatshirts will have the team logo on the front (for $27) and for an additional fee, their name could be added on the back. The sweatshirt is optional and is not required to participate in the sport. If you have any questions, please contact Rae Keyes at 522.1326 or seattlekeyes@comcast.net.

Photographers & Photos Needed for 8th Grade Slide show

Flash your camera skills for a fun event - parent or student photographers are needed for the the 8th grade slide show/end-of-year celebration. If you can take pictures at school and/or school events, or have photos from earlier in the year, please contact Ben Goldarb @ bengoldfarb@gmail.com or

(206) 313-2649 for details.

Calling all Seattle Area Students Entering Grades 9-11!

The 2011 Global Youth Leadership Institute is Officially Accepting Applications!

The Global Youth Leadership Institute (GYLI) is a five-day intensive summer program designed to encourage and assist high school students in learning about current global issues. Over the course of the program, students have the opportunity to hear from expert speakers, learn about international career opportunities, and develop leadership skills. Students also develop global awareness projects to educate their peers about world affairs over the forthcoming academic year. In 2010, thirty-three students from twelve schools in the Greater Seattle area attended the Institute.

Where: University of Washington- Seattle Campus (Specific Room TBD)

Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2011

Time:9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily

Eligibility: Students entering grades 9, 10, and 11 for the 2011-2012 school year are eligible to apply.

Cost: $75.00 per participant, need-based scholarships available (please contact Laura)

The Global Youth Leadership Institute includes a commitment to follow-up with peer education activities. During the 2011-12 school year, students will be expected to attend at least three follow-up events and to follow through on their Global Awareness Projects in order to promote awareness about global issues in their schools.

Applications must be postmarked by April 22, 2011 and all admissions information will be sent out by May 9, 2011. To apply, click here. Preference will be given to groups of two to four students applying from the same school or community organization.

The Global Youth Leadership Institute is funded by the University of Washington's Institute for National Security Education and Research, and by Global Classroom donors.

Questions? Contact Laura Adriance by email or by calling (206) 441-5910.

Assistance League of Seattle Summer Scholarship

If you are looking for a summer activity for your child, but may not be able to afford it, please go to www.seattle.assistanceleague.org or more information. Applications are on-line. The April 1st deadline is quickly approaching so please look into this scholarship. Please refer to the website for the programs restrictions. Thanks, Anthony Malaki, Counselor

Ecology Youth Corps

Will your child be turning 14 years old by July 5th or July 29th, then they may be hired to be a part of the Ecology Youth Corps. The EYC is responsible for cleaning up our community green spaces, while getting paid for it. You can go to www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/eyc/nwro.html or talk with Anthony for more information and an application. The application deadline is April 5th.

DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Open Enrollment extended two weeks through April 15

The new dates for Open Enrollment are March 15 - April 15. Significant changes in transportation service for next year are under consideration, with a decision expected at the Feb. 16 School Board meeting. The Transportation Department will be sending out letters notifying families about students' transportation eligibility for next year. Open Enrollment is being extended to give families more time to consider whether these proposed changes will impact their choices for next year.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hoopaholics Spring Break Basketball Camp - Details

WHO:	Boys/girls – grades 2nd through 8th – players will be broken into groups based on age/gender and skill level
WHERE:	Ballard High school
WHEN:	April 18th through 21st– 9am to noon
COST:	$85
	Michael Johnson and others from hoopaholics

Details

Hoopaholics spring break camp is an opportunity for players to learn more about the game and have fun in a great environment. Players will learn and work on: Shooting, footwork, ball handling, triple threat, and will play in game situations. Players should bring water and a snack.

Go to www.hoopaholics.com for registration

Positive Parenting of School Age Children

Would you like to learn about communicating more effectively with your children, have a better understanding of their behavior, and help build their self-esteem? You can in this free six-week parenting class designed for parents and caregivers of children ages 5-12. We will also talk about positive discipline techniques. The class facilitator will be Kim Buehlman, MA, LMHC. Limited, free childcare is available only for children aged 5-12.

Registration is required

for class and childcare. The parenting book for this class is $10 (scholarships are available).

Please call 206-694-6727 to register

When: Six Wednesdays, May 4 to June 8, 2011 from 6:30-8:30 pm

Where: at BF Day Elementary School, 3921 Linden Ave N. 98103 This class is free but donations are greatly appreciated.

Positive Discipline: The Early Years – Julietta Skoog

Hello parents!

I still have room in my Positive Discipline: The Early Years workshop happening this Saturday, April 2nd at the Phinney Ridge Neighborhood Association (9:30-12:30). Contact me for more info

If you are interested in delving even further, my 7 week Positive Discipline, Parenting from the Heart begins May 3rd and registration is also open for that (Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30.)

Please feel free to forward to anyone you think may be interested.

Happy parenting!

Julietta Skoog

www.juliettaskoog.com

Space to Create www.spacetocreate.net 1414 NW 70th Street 784.0401

2011 Classes/Events Coming Up:

Bookmaking for Kids - Monday 3.28-4.11 from 3:45-5:15
Pajama Pants, Thursdays, April 7 and 14 from 3:45-5:30
Ukrainian Egg Workshop
Two different sessions:
Adults: April 7th 7-10pm
Parent + Child: April 9th 9am-noon
Kids Night Out Friday, April 1 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm

SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES

** Fayezart Summer 2011 Day Camps! **

Camp 1: Art for Arts Sake I - $350
July 18th - 22nd, 9:30am - 2:30pm (Recommended age 9 - 13 year olds)

Camp 2: Art for Arts Sake II - $350
July 25th - 29th, 9:30am - 2:30pm (Recommended age 9 - 13 year olds)

Designed for the young Artist who is serious about his/her personal artistic growth. Campers will make real art using professional art mediums, focusing on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Faye will lead the students through step by step detailed techniques creating Illusion of Depth and Illusion of Form. Because of the extra hours of the camp there will also be plenty of time for campers to explore there own favorite mediums and creative expression. Examples of available mediums include: clay/pottery, watercolor, acrylic, oil pastel, chalk pastel, print making and more.

A light snack will be provided around 10:45 & a lunch break at 12:15. (Please bring your own water bottle.)
After the last day of camp we will host a mini opening gallery exhibit for family & friends. Enjoy refreshments while mingling and discussing the young artists's creations!
Campers will pick up finished pottery the following week.

Send $175 deposit along with the completed registration / liability form to Faye Baker.

COHO KIDS TIME SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION - 2011

Summer Camp 2010 registration starts on March 28th.

Registration for next school year is also open now.

All registration materials are available online this year, and only online.

Here are the steps:

Go to: www.ballard-bgc.org

- click on “child care” tab (top) then Coho (left)

-all forms must be completed and signed (including immunization forms)

- turn completed forms into Coho Kids Time, with $25/week deposit to reserve space starting on March 26th.

Call 297-7764 or email coho@positiveplace.org with any questions

We hope to see you soon!

Be sure to check out the Summer Youth Programs at the University of Washington.

UW Summer Youth Programs offer 2 and 3 week full-day programs for both elementary and middle school students. In addition, middle school students also have the option of enrolling 2 week ½ day short courses on a variety of topics (e.g., Robotics, Computer Game Design, Young Writers Workshop, Dance). Registration is now open. We encourage parents and students to visit our website at: www.summeryouth.washington.edu for more information.

Summer Camps at the Burke Museum! Registration now open

Little Dinos!
For kids entering Kindergarten or 1st grade
July 5 – 8, 9 am – 12 pm

Little Explorers!
For kids entering Kindergarten or 1st grade
July 5 – 8, 1 – 4 pm

Dinos!
For students entering 2nd or 3rd grades
Session 1: June 27 – July 1, 9:30 am – 4 pm
Session 2: July 11 – July 15, 9:30 am – 4 pm

Dr. Mossbreath's Mystery
For students entering 4th, 5th, or 6th grades
July 25 – July 29, 9:30 am – 4 pm

Girls in Science
For girls entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grades
July 18 – July 22, 9:30 am – 4 pm

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!

To register or for more information about Burke Summer Programs, contact Burke Education.
Phone: 206-543-9681
E-mail: burked@u.washington.edu

Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Tue, 04/12/2011 - 8:24am

Principal's Note

Dear Salmon Bay Families:

You deserve kudos, kudos, and more kudos!

Thank you for your “out of this world” support of the Salmon Bay at the auction. Your generosity, with both your checkbooks, as well as your time, was amazing. That support took so many shapes and forms: procurement, food, organization, hard work before, during and after, attendance, publicity, and, above all: PARTICIPATION. Thank you! The energy from the event has flowed throughout the building all week, and beyond. Our students are so lucky to have a true model of community to watch and learn from.

This week will take a moment on Friday to recognize a couple of our students. In case you haven’t been aware of it, we often recognize students for their spirit of kindness, participation and responsibility when we do class assemblies. One of our 7th grade students, Leo Pfeifer, won a second place in a national video documentary competition for C-SPAN. He also received some camera assistance from Ian Derby also in 7th grade. We will also recognize Colin Fallon, 6th grader who, after winning the Salmon Bay Geography Bee, went on to the state contest and placed 9 out of 100 contestants.

Every day our Salmon Bay students continue to show their initiative and confidence as independent learners!

Have a good week!

Jodee

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Did you know…..

Tidbits that may be of interest to you……

Michelle Ota

Middle School Reminder: As the weather gets nicer please remember the school does have a dress code policy to reduce the disruption at school. For boys we tend to see sagging pants…but if we see boxer and briefs we will ask students to change or put on a belt. For girls often it is the spaghetti strap tops and the short skirts. We ask that there are no under garments showing (bra straps) and that the skirts are only 5 inches above the knee. This is also on page 6 of their student planners.

Sneak Peeks:

Middle School LA class working on literary essays. It was nice to see students using different revision strategies. I watched one pair of students working together, and one read aloud the essay and the other tapped the table with a pencil if something sounded “off”.

In a math class students were learning to solve quadratic equations using the factoring method. Thank you to Canon for helping me out with values of a, b, and c….I was slow at first but eventually it all came back to me.

In another class students were learning to read text and find direct quotes. Some great biographies are being read Tupac, Joe Namath, Clint Eastwood, King Tut, Amelia Earhart, Marie Curie, etc. I can hardly wait for Biography night…

Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Tue, 04/05/2011 - 8:21am

Weekly Bulletin - April 4, 2011

Upcoming Events Calendar:

APRIL

4th	Mon	MS	Middle School Parent Social – 7:00 PM More info below
6th	Wed	AS	4th -8th Robotics Team begins 2:40 Cafeteria
8th	Fri	AS	Game Night – Blue Highway Games– sponsored by PIE 6:30 PM
9th	Satur	AS	FOSB Annual Board Retreat – 9:00 – 2:00 All are welcome
12th	Tues	ES	Elementary Classroom Photos Taken – 8:30 – 11:15
14th	Thurs	AS	Playground Committee Meeting 6:00 – 7:00 PM
14th	Thurs	AS	FOSB Parent Board Meeting 7:00 PM Library – All are welcome
18th-22nd		AS	Spring Break – No School
26th	Tues	AS	Poetry Night – 7:00 PM
27th	Wed	AS	Poetry Night – 7:00 PM
30th	Sat	AS	Rock fer FOSB #10 – Rock-a-roke – Details below

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Dear Salmon Bay Families:

You deserve kudos, kudos, and more kudos!

Every day our Salmon Bay students continue to show their initiative and confidence as independent learners!

Have a good week!

Jodee

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Did you know…..

Tidbits that may be of interest to you……

Michelle Ota

Sneak Peeks:

ELEMENTARY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE

Know why you feel light and springy this week? The weather? Heavens no, it is because it is April and we all know what April is…. Poetry Month.

THANK YOU OOPS!!

I forgot to say, that our friend Jay (Dotson), took awesome photo magnets for us on auction day.

Thanks Jay for providing us a photo journal of all of our different costumes and hairstyles.

GAME NIGHT:

Did you know, in a few days time, you can play games on some one else’s dime.

FOSB RETREAT:

The FOSB retreat is so neat, we sit around a have a treat. We talk overall and in generalities – we talk about things, amongst personalities. Join us for some spirited discussion this Saturday from 9:00 – 2:00. Details below. Our retreat agenda will be sent home tomorrow.

Enjoy your week. Megan

MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE

MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS SOCIAL NIGHT: Monday, April 4th, 7:00 P.M. - ?

The Naked City Brewery and Taphouse 8564 Greenwood Avenue, 98104 (just south of Safeway).

All middle school parents welcome! No agenda - just get to know or re-connect with other Salmon Bay

middle school parents. If you don't know anyone yet, so much the better! We'll have name tags. Dinner

menu available. Questions? Contact Zara Kublin at zkublin@hotmail.com

MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE: Friday, April 15th, 1 – 2:30pm. We will need volunteers to chaperone and make Shirley Temples!!! Please let me know if you would like to volunteer to help chaperone the dance!

FOSB RETREAT: This Saturday, April 9th 9 – 2pm. Everyone is welcome. Details are in the FOSB section of this Bulletin. Please be sure to RSVP!

CALENDAR: I will be sending out the annual Spring Calendar next week with important dates for the rest of the school year! Stay tuned!

ALL SCHOOL INFORMATION

BEDBUGS!

~Interesting topics as always,

Nurse Julie

FRIENDS OF SALMON BAY PARENT INFORMATION

FOSB ANNUAL BOARD RETREAT – SATURDAY APRIL 9TH 2011 – 9:00 – 2:00

ANNUAL FOSB RETREAT- All are welcome

This is an opportunity for the group to put aside some of the regular monthly business and dig a little deeper into the philosophy of the group and our plans for the coming year. Everyone is welcome! Breakfast type snacks and coffee are provided and we share a potluck lunch. RSVP to Jane Davies cj_davies@msn.com or Kelly Bryant at kbryant96@yahoo.com would be appreciated but not required. Topics of discussion this Saturday will be an overview of the Alternative Education Survey, which parents participated in within the last month and a discussion of joint decision making opportunities between our staff, our administration and us parents.

Robin’s address:

12551 1st Avenue NW

OTHER FOSB NEWS:

Tuesday Morning Coffee Chats!
Kill several birds with one stone....buy your scrip, have a cup of joe, and visit with other Salmon Bay parents (including Kelly and Jane, co-chairs of FOSB). It is a fun way to hear what is going on in and around school and get to know other parents.....and get your caffeine! Every Tuesday morning around 8:30am in the lobby of school.

PIE (Parent Information Exchange) presents- Salmon Bay’s All School GAME NIGHT

A night to turn off your TV, computer and electronics…

…and discover…

Hosted by-BLUE HIGHWAY GAMES Unplug and reconnect! April 8th, Friday

Salmon Bay Cafeteria 6:30 – 8 pm

Drinks and pizza will be served. (Suggested donation of $1/slice)

Drop by and discover the engaging games of this generation.

Playground Committee News:

Your Playground – Your Vote! As we wind down for this year, here’s where we’re at:

We each get to vote as to scope and budget, and that vote occurs at the April FOSB meeting.
The playground steering committee will be in the library from 6:00pm-7:00pm before the FOSB meeting, presenting the following:
- Phase I, which is modified somewhat from the concept presented at the Open House.
- Phase 2, which brings back some of the elements from the current concept.

Please head into the FOSB meeting informed about each option, and be prepared to vote. That’s the purpose of our 6:00pm meeting.

Remember, you can view Concept 1 on the playground’s website at http://sites.google.com/site/letsplaysalmonbay/, and in the cafeteria as well. While there will be some time to discuss the project at the FOSB meeting where we vote, coming to the meeting beforehand will help move the discussion along and free up the agenda for other business as well.

CHILDREN AND FAMILY OPPORTUNITY TO SING WITH MARY K MCNEIL

Dear Parents,

I don't know what time we will be singing yet - but please mark your calendars and plan to bring your children. I will send more details as soon as I have them.

Thanks,

Mary K.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS SOCIAL NIGHT Monday, April 4th, 7:00 P.M.

The Naked City Brewery and Taphouse

8564 Greenwood Avenue, 98104 (just south of Safeway)

All middle school parents welcome! No agenda - just get to know or re-connect with other Salmon Bay middle school parents. If you don't know anyone yet, so much the better! We'll have name tags.

Dinner menu available.

Questions? Contact Zara Kublin at zkublin@hotmail.com

SALMON BAY SWEATSHIRTS have arrived!

Robotics Team starting up! (4th-8th graders)
ROBOTICS TEAM
(4th-8th graders)

Robotics team is starting this week.

We will meet on Wednesday in room 214 after school until 4:30. (Note: There is no after school activity bus on Wednesdays).

The robotics team will be associated with FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL). The team will design, build and program robots using the LEGO MINDSTORMS® Robotics kit. Each year FIRST put's out a challenge to the teams in the league. The challenge is released in September and the teams have about 2 months to create their robot and put together a presentation on a current science topic. In December, teams will go to state qualifying competitions to participate in the Robot Game and to show their presentation.

We are forming the team now so that we can get some familiarity with what it takes to build and program robots.
For this spring we will be meeting once a week on Wednesday after school for 2 hours. In the fall, when we get to the regular season, we will probably need to meet twice a week for 2 hours, and maybe a couple of Saturdays.

Middle schooler's please sign up using OST forms. Grade schooler's please sign up using after school activities forms (found outside Megan's office).

For more information, or if you would like to help, email the Robotics Team Coordinator tomkolar@comcast.net.

For more details on FLL see: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/fll

SCRIP NEWS

We currently have Fred Meyer/QFC cards for $50, $100, $200 and $300. Safeway for $100, PCC for $20, Starbucks for $10 and $25.

Have a great week! Suzanne Waller suzaroo@gmail.com

MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION

Photographers & Photos Needed for 8th Grade Slide show

(206) 313-2649 for details.

Assistance League of Seattle Summer Scholarship

Ecology Youth Corps

ELEMENTARY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Chess Club News for April

We will be making chess club t-shirts again this week.

If your child would like a shirt, just have them bring in clean t-shirt (color or white) and we will put the chess club logo on it.

We have found that shirts that have been washed at least once tend to take the ink better.

DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Open Enrollment extended two weeks through April 15

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hoopaholics Spring Break Basketball Camp - Details

WHO:	Boys/girls – grades 2nd through 8th – players will be broken into groups based on age/gender and skill level
WHERE:	Ballard High school
WHEN:	April 18th through 21st– 9am to noon
COST:	$85
Coaches:	Michael Johnson and others from hoopaholics

Details

Go to www.hoopaholics.com for registration

Bill Supports Alternative Schools, by John Miner, Thornton Creek Principal

The Washington State House of Representatives is working on HB 1521, a bill that would recognize schools of innovation in the state. Thornton Creek School is named within the bill as an example of an innovation school in Washington.

Parents, please write your legislator and our School Board directors to request their support for HB 1521. The passage of this bill will help with work that the alternative schools have embarked on within the district. Seven of Seattle's alternative schools have begun working with SEA and SPS to establish operational assurances that will support creativity and innovation within the alternative schools.

The more support for HB 1521 that legislators receive, the more likely that the bill will pass. You can find our Board members' e-mail addresses at schoolboard@seattleschools.org.

Thank you for your help!

Positive Parenting of School Age Children

Registration is required

for class and childcare. The parenting book for this class is $10 (scholarships are available).

Please call 206-694-6727 to register

When: Six Wednesdays, May 4 to June 8, 2011 from 6:30-8:30 pm

Where: at BF Day Elementary School, 3921 Linden Ave N. 98103 This class is free but donations are greatly appreciated.

Positive Discipline: The Early Years – Julietta Skoog

Hello parents!

I still have room in my Positive Discipline: The Early Years workshop happening this Saturday, April 2nd at the Phinney Ridge Neighborhood Association (9:30-12:30). Contact me for more info

If you are interested in delving even further, my 7 week Positive Discipline, Parenting from the Heart begins May 3rd and registration is also open for that (Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30.)

Please feel free to forward to anyone you think may be interested.

Happy parenting!

Julietta Skoog

www.juliettaskoog.com

Space to Create www.spacetocreate.net 1414 NW 70th Street 784.0401

2011 Classes/Events Coming Up:

Bookmaking for Kids - Monday 3.28-4.11 from 3:45-5:15
Pajama Pants, Thursdays, April 7 and 14 from 3:45-5:30
Ukrainian Egg Workshop
Two different sessions:
Adults: April 7th 7-10pm
Parent + Child: April 9th 9am-noon
Kids Night Out Friday, April 1 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Piano Lessons offered for all ages and abilities

Hello Salmon Bay families! My name is Laura Coyer, and I currently run a piano studio in Ballard that includes families from Salmon Bay as some of my current students. I have a few openings in my studio, and I would love to welcome you to our music community and to help you begin your journey of music.

Lessons are $34 weekly for a 30 minute slot and $50 weekly for a 45 minute slot. I teach beginners through advanced, and I welcome all who are eager to make music part of their lives.

I have Masters and Doctoral degrees in piano performance and have been teaching piano and music for over 15 years. I'm a current member of the Washington State Music Teacher's Association, and am an active performer in the Seattle area. My studio is only 6 blocks from Salmon Bay on Jones Ave NW, just north of 65th.

Please call or email me if you'd like to set up a time to meet or if you have any questions.

¯Dr. Laura Coyer (206) 788-9655 ljcoyer@earthlink.net

SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES

Fayezart Summer 2011 Day Camps!

Camp 1: Art for Arts Sake I - $350
July 18th - 22nd, 9:30am - 2:30pm (Recommended age 9 - 13 year olds)

Camp 2: Art for Arts Sake II - $350
July 25th - 29th, 9:30am - 2:30pm (Recommended age 9 - 13 year olds)

A light snack will be provided around 10:45 & a lunch break at 12:15. (Please bring your own water bottle.)
After the last day of camp we will host a mini opening gallery exhibit for family & friends. Enjoy refreshments while mingling and discussing the young artists's creations!
Campers will pick up finished pottery the following week.

Send $175 deposit along with the completed registration / liability form to Faye Baker.

COHO KIDS TIME SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION - 2011

Summer Camp 2010 registration starts on March 28th.

Registration for next school year is also open now.

All registration materials are available online this year, and only online.

Here are the steps:

Go to: www.ballard-bgc.org

-click on “child care” tab (top) then Coho (left)

-all forms must be completed and signed (including immunization forms)

-turn completed forms into Coho Kids Time, with $25/week deposit to reserve space starting on March 26th.

Call 297-7764 or email coho@positiveplace.org with any questions

We hope to see you soon!

Be sure to check out the Summer Youth Programs at the University of Washington.

Summer Camps at the Burke Museum!

Registration now open

Little Dinos!
For kids entering Kindergarten or 1st grade
July 5 – 8, 9 am – 12 pm

Little Explorers!
For kids entering Kindergarten or 1st grade
July 5 – 8, 1 – 4 pm

Dinos!
For students entering 2nd or 3rd grades
Session 1: June 27 – July 1, 9:30 am – 4 pm
Session 2: July 11 – July 15, 9:30 am – 4 pm

Dr. Mossbreath's Mystery
For students entering 4th, 5th, or 6th grades
July 25 – July 29, 9:30 am – 4 pm

Girls in Science
For girls entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grades
July 18 – July 22, 9:30 am – 4 pm

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!

To register or for more information about Burke Summer Programs, contact Burke Education.
Phone: 206-543-9681
E-mail: burked@u.washington.edu

Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Tue, 04/05/2011 - 8:14am

Principal's Note

Dear Salmon Bay Families:

I hope you realize you are a member of an amazing, incredible, and often unbelievable parent group at Salmon Bay School. As parents, you put the real meaning into the phrase “whole school community.” All the ways you support your student’s teacher, the classroom, school events, district involvement, as well as all the “extra” you do whenever you hear there is a need.

In my first weeks as a principal, I used to wake up in the middle of the night wondering, “What if…..or what if….” I still wake up occasionally with those questions, and I still wonder, but I’ve learned that I would always have the expertise, encouragement and plain, simple friendship of parents, always willing to problem solve, and celebrate. Just imagine: parents who love having a spelling bee, and raise $1400 for the school at the same time!

If you have not yet found that place for you, and are still hoping to get involved, here are some possibilities. You could get started this week!

Come to the monthly parent group (FOSB) meeting in the library Thursday at 7:00 pm.
Attend the district level PTSA meeting at the John Stanford Building, tonight at 6:30pm.
Help our parent volunteers, Jessica Phillips (6-8) and Megan Ratcliffe (K-5) with School Tours, starting this Tuesday /Thursday, or with Neighbor Appreciation Day, Saturday February 12
Attend theMARCH ON OLYMPIA TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING

Focus Day - February 21, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Thank you for being such an essential and giving group of the Salmon Bay School community.

Have a good week.

Jodee

Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 2:02pm

Bulletin 2/7/11

SALMON BAY K-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: Jessica Phillips 252-1731 jlphillips1@seattleschools.org

Monday February 7th, 2011

Upcoming Events Calendar:

February

8th Tuesday ES Elementary Daytime Tour for prospective new families – 8:45 AM

9th Wednesday AS Banking Window Open – Family Room Window 8:00 AM

10th Thursday AS FOSB Meeting – All are welcome 7:00 PM Library

10th Thursday MS Middle school Daytime Tour for prospective new families-8:45 AM

11th Friday MS WEP #5

15th Tuesday AS 2nd Playground Design Workshop – 7:00 PM Library

16th Wednesday ES 4th/5th Shakespeare play - PM performance “Twelfth Night” – 7:00

17th Thursday ES “Twelfth Night” Daytime performance – 9:45 AM

17th Thursday ES “Twelfth Night” Evening performance – 7:00 PM

18th Friday AS All Auction Donations Turn in Deadline

18th Friday ES “Twelfth Night” Daytime performance – 9:45 AM

18th Friday MS WEP #6

21st Monday AS Rally to Olympia to support public school funding (see below)

21st-25th AS Mid-winter Break – NO SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Dear Salmon Bay Families:

If you have not yet found that place for you, and are still hoping to get involved, here are some possibilities. You could get started this week!

· Come to the monthly parent group (FOSB) meeting in the library Thursday at 7:00 pm.

· Attend the district level PTSA meeting at the John Stanford Building, tonight at 6:30pm.

· Help our parent volunteers, Jessica Phillips (6-8) and Megan Ratcliffe (K-5) with School Tours, starting this Tuesday /Thursday, or with Neighbor Appreciation Day, Saturday February 12

· Attend the MARCH ON OLYMPIA TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING

Focus Day - February 21, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Thank you for being such an essential and giving group of the Salmon Bay School community.

Have a good week.

Jodee

ELEMENTARY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE

Some old notes and new notes and some bits to review notes,

Booster seats Got some, but need more. Thanks

Tour guides Meet at 8:15 AM in cafeteria for quick briefing. Thanks

Hobby horses Need a couple more ponies. Our stable is a little light. Thanks

COWBOY BOOTS – sizes Chilren’s 3 to Women’s 9 Any donations of cowboy bootwear would be great!!

Spelling Bee –Thanks to all who organized this fun event and thanks to all who came to show their financial and festive support of Salmon Bay. Details of the winning word below….

Needed: Spring Elementary Ultimate Frisbee Parent helper for 4th/5th grade team – Sam Olson, our super star middle school Frisbee coach, will be starting our elementary team after March. We need a parent who can help Sam by attending Friday practices, organizing kids/families and potentially helping out with games. Can you help? Contact me if you can at mcratcliffe@seattleschools.org

UPCOMING TOURS – Don’t forget our elementary and middle school daytime tours begin this week. This is our only February tour for both programs. Thursday morning at 8:45 AM is a great opportunity to show your 5th grader our middle school program All elementary 5th grade students are automatically enrolled in our middle school. Parents need to do nothing. The tour is a great way to see the differences and excitement of the middle school program.

AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS – Everyone should be receiving their parent donation letter this week for our upcoming auction. Please use the donation form that is enclosed to tell us what terrific item you are able to procure or offer for our auction. The best auction donations come from our Salmon Bay community. We also have a few needs and wants that are highlighted in our Auction News Attachment

Lastly, don’t forget this week’s FOSB meeting (Thurs. Feb 10th), next week’s opportunity to weigh in our playground design (Tues. Feb 15th) and take a moment to notice our new Welcome to Salmon Bay masterpiece in the front hall. Nothing says “welcome” like a Nancy Gruber original. Thank you Nancy and have a great week everyone. Megan

MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE

WEP!!! #5: Is this Friday, 2/11! Let’s hope for fresh snow for the skiers and snowboarders, and sunny skies for everyone! Thank you volunteers! We are all so appreciative of your time and energy to help make this program a success! And thank you for being so flexible as our return home time has changed for the last couple of weeks! If you are planning to volunteer to help with any of the WEP Activities, you will need to have a Background check on file here at school (A Criminal History Information Form – CHI). We need to have a new form turned in every year! Forms are available in the main office, on the Seattle School District website, or on our school website – salmonbayschool.org - under “forms”. If you are not sure if you have turned in a form yet, please send me an email (jlphillips1@seattleschools.org) and I will check. Thank you!

SCRIP FOR SALE: In the main office on WEP nights! That’s right! When you come to pick up your

skier or snowboarder, be sure to bring your check book and stop by the main office to buy some Scrip!

Tracy will be selling Scrip from 6:45 – 7:15pm on WEP Fridays – 2/11 and 2/18. We have Scrip for

– Fred Meyer / QFC, Starbucks, Safeway, PCC and Snooze Junction Pizza. Scrip helps to raise much

needed funds to support Salmon Bay School! See you Friday!

MIDDLE SCHOOL TOURS! Are scheduled for Thursday, Feb 10th, Thursday, March 10th and

Thursday, March 17th. All beginning at 8:45am. We will need parent volunteers to help with these

tours from 8:30am – 10:30am. Please send me an email if you are interested and available to help!

Thank you! We could still use 2 more parent volunteers for this Thursday, 2/10!

Please just respond to this email if you are able to volunteer! Thanks!

EMERGENCY WATER DONATIONS NEEDED! AND ENERGY BARS!! We have all of those wonderful

classroom emergency buckets (thank you for donating)! Now we are in need of donated water and

energy bars! We would like to have 40 cases of water and 40 cases of Power Bars on hand for use in an

emergency for all of the students. If you are able to pick up a case of either water or Power Bars, you

can bring them in to my office at any time and I will be sure to get them to Keith McLaren who is

organizing our Emergency Supply Needs!!! Thank you!

ALL SCHOOL AUCTION! – Saturday, March 26th! Please check the “Parent Information” Section of this Bulletin for more information!

FOSB MEETING – THURSDAY, 2/10, at 7pm in the Library! Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to come!

FRIENDS OF SALMON BAY PARENT INFORMATION

FOSB Meeting, Thursday, February 10th, 7:00 PM Library

Our monthly meeting will be held this Thursday in the library and all parents are welcome! This month our “big topic” will center around improving communication at our school. We will also hear updates from our committees. Coming to meetings is a great way to know more about what is happening at the school and we really LOVE to hear what all parents have to say…please join us.

MARCH ON OLYMPIA TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING – Feb. 21st 2011

Let’s take time to let our voices be heard that we expect our state to fully fund education

Focus Day - February 21, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (kids activities from 8:30-9:30; march begins at 11:30 and ends at 12:00 with a rally on the capitol steps)

Join with other Salmon Bay families to help stop more cuts to public education!

For more information go to http://www.wastatepta.org/meetings/focus_day/index.html

or contact Zara Kublin at zkublin@hotmail.com

PLAYGROUND DESIGN WORKSHOP – Tuesday Feb 15th, 7:00 PM Library

2nd playground design workshop: Next Tuesday, our community has one final chance to shape the design of the playground, and we need your help. By coming to this workshop, you help out in two significant ways: our design can better reflect what the community wants, and your time counts as a match towards our grant. Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 15th, from 7-8:30 in the library, and bring a friend!

Spelling bee fundraiser: And the winning word was…. kwashiorkor – a form of malnutrition

The bee raised $1,400 to support the programs at school – thank you all so much for your generosity! Congratulations to our only two-time bee champion, Donna Mack, and to the other fabulous contestants who got up there and spelled their hearts out! Special thanks to Leah Adams for her beautiful felted bee, to Lance Adams, Drew Derby, Penny & Mike Eachus, Caitlin Racey, and Suzanne Rosellini for the donated treats, to Cameron Mason for being the best doorbee that could be, and to Alan Wenokur and Dan Peters for the great musical set. See you next year! – Donna Mack, Anna McAllister, and Robin Wise Lofstrom.

AUCTION NEWS: SATURDAY MARCH 26th, 2011 - A Space Oddity

Look for auction news in the attached auction flyer, but you can still help by one of the following.

- Join our auction team! Please contact Edith Fuchs by email (eka@nwlink.com) or phone (206-779 1220).

- Donate items to our auction! You can donate conveniently online at http://salmonbayschool.org/parents/fundraising/auction/donor_form, or mail in or drop off a donation form (available in the school lobby, or download attached file). For information regarding donations or to volunteer to be part of the procurement team, please contact Julie Nachtwey by email (julie@nachtwey.com) or phone (206-781 5229).

HOW ABOUT THESE COOL DONATIONS!!

Dimitrou's Jazz alley admission and dinner for two, 2 tickets to Intiman Theater
Pilates for 7 weeks at Vitality Pilates on Phinney Ridge, Yoga classes, Dance - American Dance institute Salsa for 6 people
Coho kids time for 1 month( I want to play that up)
Underwater portrait session!!!
Lice eradication kit
3 hrs decluttering
A mandolin, fine quality, 3 yrs old and only used a couple times.
Suncadia, two nights lodging and dinner
Rustic cabin in the Methow Valley for three nights

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW: Sat, MARCH 26th, 2011 North Seattle Community College, 5-10.

SCRIP NEWS –

NEW SCRIP HOURS: Purchase scrip at the table located in the front foyer near the office; hours are Tuesday and Friday mornings 8:15 - 8:45, and Thursday afternoons (right after school).

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE THIS WEEK! We now have Starbucks cards for $10 and $25, Fred Meyer/QFC cards available for purchase in $50, $100, $200, and $300 amounts, PCC cards available for $20, and Snoose Junction available in $10 and $25 increments. The PCC cards are rechargeable, just add funds at the cash register and then use the card to pay.

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!

MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION

Boy’s Soccer Try-outs

February 14 and 17 after school until 4:30. The more days you make the more the coaches see you.

Practices with be every Monday and Thursday until 4:30. All games are on Saturdays. The 1st varsity game will be March 5th the 1st Junior Varsity (JV) game will be March 12. Until the district puts out the schedule, we don’t know the time and locations. Usually, the varsity plays most of it’s games at Ingraham High School and the JV plays at Memorial Stadium. The last game will be around the 30th of April.

To play sports for the school district, you must have a doctors physical form on file with the school. They are good for 2 years. You must also have a permission slip and OST form filled in. You can get those forms from Joel.

Go Panthers!!

MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT CARD NEWS:

Middle school report cards will go home on Tuesday, February 8th via your middle school students.

If you have any questions regarding your students classes, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your child’s teacher(s).

ELEMENTARY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Important Science News: Please Read! Attention families who care about science

There are some steps being taken by the district administration that are going to affect the upcoming year’s science program. These steps will have an effect on student learning in science. The following seems to be more than a possibility:

Science is no longer part of the strategic plan for the Seattle School District
Professional Development classes in science have been cut for elementary and middle school teachers for next school year. (That means that there will be no initial use classes for new teachers and no MSP classes. There will be no science classes at all for K-5 and MS teachers.)

The school board needs to hear from teachers and especially parents, that science education is valued and needed. These school board members need to be asked the hard questions: Why has science been removed from the strategic plan? Why is all science professional development for elementary and middle school teachers being cut for next school year? Where is the support for teachers of science?

For more information, please contact Marian Wagner, 4th grade Salmon Bay teacher at mawagner@seattleschools.org

FOR HIGH SCHOOL TOUR INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO

http://district.seattleschools.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1583136/File/Departmental%20Content/enrollment/High%20Schools%204%2011.12.pdf?sessionid=1568ead8201846fc6faf76daa18cf72e

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PARENTING FROM THE HEART: Julietta Skoog, former Salmon Bay pyschologist

Join Community parents/guardians for 7 nights of Positive Discipline activities!

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

7 week session #1: (most) Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 March 1, 10 (*note Thursday), 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12

7 Week Session #2: Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14

Cost: 100$/ person, $150/ couple (includes materials.) Scholarships available for free/reducedfamilies.

Location: 4400 Interlake Ave N (site of old Lincoln High School

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To register or for more information, contact Julietta Skoog directly:

jcskoog@seattleschools.org 206.252.5950 www.juliettaskoog.com

Parents Night Out @ Coho Kids Time – February 11th 6PM – 11PM

$20/child $15/sibling (under 5 ok if potty trained)

Where: Coho Kids Time

Dinner: Mac and cheese, mixed veggies and popsicles

Movie: Muppet Treasure Island

Activities: Shrinking Island gym game, arts and crafts.

This is a Pajama Party!!! Wear pj’s and bring a blanket to cuddle with during the movie.

Call 297-7764, email coho@positiveplace.org or stop by to sign up.

Event: Getting to Calm with Laura Kaatner, Ph.D

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 7:00-9:00 pm
Admission: $15.00
Discovery House -- 4401 2nd Ave NE -- Seattle
(behind Dick’s Drive-in on 45th in Wallingford)

With humor, wisdom and a deep understanding of the teenage brain,
Dr. Laura Kastner will offer parents practical approaches for handling
some of the most common hot-button issues of adolescence.

In this interactive, engaging session, Dr. Kastner will present some of the most frequently encountered and normal rough patches of adolescence, offering specific strategies for resolving these difficulties calmly & successfully while enhancing the teen’s development in the process.

Ballard Little League

Ballard Little League has extended its registration dates - so please sign up for baseball and softball right away! Assessments start this coming weekend and we want you to play ball! If you sign up, you will play!

Please go to ballardll.net to sign up or call Patty Lott at 784-2527.

If you live south of NW 85th Street, east of Puget Sound, north of the ship canal and west of 8th Avenue NW, you are a Ballard Little Leaguer! Ages 8 - 18 - come play real baseball and softball!

Ballard High School- Mid Winter Break- Soccer Camp- 2011

Attend the camp and show your skills

Ages 7-14

February 21-22-23-

Mid Winter break 10:00 am – 1:00pm Ballard High School Soccer Field

Cost$$$ $47.00 Prizes Daily….bring your own Snack & Water Bottle

For more information, contact grhunter@seattleschools.org

Hoopaholics Midwinter break basketball camp

Who: Boys/girls – grades 2nd through 8th – players will be broken into groups based on age/gender and skill level

Where: Ballard High school, February 22nd through February 25th – 9am to noon

Cost: $85

Coaches: Michael Johnson and others from Hoopaholics

Hoopaholics Midwinter break camp is an opportunity for players to learn more about the game and have fun in a great environment. Players will learn and work on: Shooting, footwork, ball handling, triple threat, and will play in game situations. Players should bring water and a snack.

EXCITING AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES FROM EARLY MASTERS ART STUDIO...

ZOOM IN! MASTERPIECES IN DETAIL
In this very special session, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most incredible paintings in history --- and then break them down to really understand the work in depth. For instance, what are clogs doing in the “The Arnolfini Portrait” and why is just one candle burning in the chandelier? And what does that mirror in the back really reveal?? We’ll unravel symbolism and find the hidden secrets located in plain view. We’ll learn that elite Egyptian women would wear scented animal fat cones on their heads on special occasions that would melt in the sun and coat their wigs with perfume.
We’ll shed light on fashions, lifestyles, politics, and people -
oh yes, and we’ll paint...a lot.
Let’s take a trip through history together, and discover fascinating little facts along the way.

Mondays Feb. 7- March 14* (no class on FEB. 21) 4-6pm

ALSO...

Early Dismissal Day -- February 2nd

Outsider Art Afternoon!

Folk Art, Naive Art, or Outsider Art... No matter what you call it, it's always interesting and original.

We'll paint up a storm and you'll bring home your own Outsider art masterpiece.

1:30-4pm

Limited space www.earlymasters.com

Northwest Seattle Little League

Registration is now open for Northwest Seattle Little League, which is open to boys and girls who are at least 6 years of age as of April 30th, 2011 and live in the approximate area in Seattle between Northwest 85th Street and Northwest 145th Street and between Puget Sound and I-5. Online Registration is available at www.NWLittleLeague.org. Families can also find out more about our league in person at the Meet and Greet / Cleat Exchange in the cafeteria at Whitman Middle School, 9201 15th Avenue NW on Saturday, February 5 between 9am and noon. For more information regarding our league, including volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, tryout dates and upcoming player, coach, and umpire clinics, please visit our website or contact us at NWLL@hotmail.com.

Play Baseball/Softball with North Central Little League

Sign up now for the 2011 baseball/softball season! North Central Little League offers programs for boys and girls ages 5-18 years-old living in Phinney Ridge, Wallingford, Fremont, Greenwood (south) and Ballard (east). Go to www.northcentrallittleleague.org to register.

Space to Create www.spacetocreate.net 1414 NW 70th Street 784.0401

2011 Classes/Events Coming Up:

½ Day K Class: Tuesdays ongoing

Middle School Open Studio: Wednesdays 3 – 5

Mid-Winter Bread Open Studio: Tuesday – Friday 9:30 – 1 (sign up for 1 or more days)

Paper Mache Creations: Tuesdays from 3:45–5:15 3.1, 3.8 and 3.15

Manga Drawing for 5+ graders: Mondays 3:45-5:15 2.28-3.21

Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 2:00pm

Principal's Note

Dear Salmon Bay Families:

Remember: Early dismissal this Wednesday. School finishes 2 hours early (12:35/12:40)

Teachers will be using their time this week to meet in an on-going professional learning community. Each group has selected a focus and particular activities and professional development to support their goals. This time, some groups will be looking at student work together, others will be reflecting on visits they have completed to observe each other’s classrooms, others will be planning a future observation with each other, others will be reflecting on some common reading. This is valuable time for every teacher to take a breath and look collaborate with each other for more than just the few minutes that then can grab here and there during the day, and it is all focused on improving student learning and instruction.

Middle School Families: Welcome to the first week of second semester! Your student may have new exploratory classes to tell you about. Their core classes may begin a new unit of study or project. It’s also a good time to stay on top of things, get organized and get off to a good start. We appreciate all you do to help your student thrive at school, and arrive on time ready to learn.

Have a good Wednesday afternoon, and a good week as well.

Take care,

Jodee

Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Thu, 02/03/2011 - 12:02pm

Bulletin 1/31/2011

SALMON BAY K-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: Jessica Phillips 252-1731 jlphillips1@seattleschools.org

Monday January 31st, 2011

Upcoming Events Calendar:

January

31st Monday MS Middle school Parent Social – Off campus – See below for info

February

1st Tuesday ES Elementary Afterschool Spanish Program continues

2nd Wednesday AS Banking Window Open- Family Room Window 8:00 am

2nd Wednesday AS Early Release – 2 hour early dismissal

4th Friday MS WEP # 4

5th Saturday AS 2nd Annual Salmon Bay Adult Spelling Bee – 7:00 – 2007 61st St

8th Tuesday ES Elementary Daytime Tour for prospective new families – 8:45 AM

9th Wednesday AS Banking Window Open – Family Room Window 8:00 AM

10th Thursday AS FOSB Meeting – All are welcome 7:00 PM Library

10th Thursday MS Middle school Daytime Tour for prospective new families-8:45 AM

11th Friday MS WEP #5

15th Tuesday AS 2nd Playground Design Workshop – 7:00 PM Library

16th Wednesday ES 4th/5th Shakespeare play - PM performance “Twelfth Night” – 7:00

17th Thursday ES “Twelfth Night” Daytime performance – 9:45 AM

17th Thursday ES “Twelfth Night” Evening performance – 7:00 PM

18th Friday AS All Auction Donations Turn in Deadline

18th Friday ES “Twelfth Night” Daytime performance – 9:45 AM

18th Friday MS WEP #6

21st-25th AS Mid-winter Break – NO SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Dear Salmon Bay Families:

Remember: Early dismissal this Wednesday. School finishes 2 hours early (12:35/12:40)

Have a good Wednesday afternoon, and a good week as well.

Take care,

Jodee

ELEMENTARY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE

Hurray for sunny, 5 day weeks, with an early release day in the middle.

Booster seats are still needed for our primary classrooms to help in making sure little tikettes are safe when they go on little field triplettes. If you have one and don’t need it anymore, would you be so kind to drop it by my officlette. Thank you much

Tour guides are still needed for next week’s first elementary daytime tour, which begins at 8:45. We need cheerful folks who can help new prospective parents with simple questions like where do I go, how do you like it here and where did I park my car? Please email me if you can help. I need folks for approximately an hour. Thank you much

Hobby horses are hardly played with anymore but are very needed and necessary for our upcoming Shakespeare play, “Twelfth Night”. Shakespeare used hobby horses you ask? Our Shakespeare does. If you have a hobby horse that we can borrow for a few weeks, bring it in to my office and set it next to all the booster seats that hopefully are going to be streaming in. We also need a bench with a back so that Orsino can “recline lazily” while delivering his lines and we are in desperate need of

COWBOY BOOTS – sizes Chilren’s 3 to Women’s 9 Any donations of cowboy bootwear would be great!!

Spellers are still kneeded for this Saturday’s fun fundraiser, our adult only Spelling Bee, starting at 7:00 PM. This fundraiser will bring some dollars to our school, giggles to your face and it will surely challenge your sense of spelling. Haupe two cee ewe thair. ( I might as well just give my $10 up now J)

Coffee makers are still needed for our coffee hour. Do you love to make and share your coffee? Well how about doing it at school. Email me if you would like to help out our coffee hour on Tuesday mornings. Thank you much

Lastly, for all the times you have laundry in your basket and dishes in your sink and you come to Salmon Bay to help us out in any way, Thank you much. Have a lovely week. Megan

MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE

WEP!!! #4: Is this Friday, 2/4! And, Thank you for volunteering again this week!! If you are planning to volunteer to help with any of the WEP Activities, you will need to have a Background check on file here at school (A Criminal History Information Form – CHI). We need to have a new form turned in every year! Forms are available in the main office, on the Seattle School District website, or on our school website – salmonbayschool.org - under “forms”. If you are not sure if you have turned in a form yet, please send me an email (jlphillips1@seattleschools.org) and I will check. Thank you!

SCRIP FOR SALE: In the main office on WEP nights! That’s right! When you come to pick up your skier or snowboarder, be sure to bring your check book and stop by the main office to buy some Scrip! Tracy will be selling Scrip from 6:45 – 7:15pm on WEP Fridays – 2/4, 2/11 and 2/18. We have Scrip for – Fred Meyer / QFC, Starbucks, Safeway, PCC and Snooze Junction Pizza. Scrip helps to raise much needed funds to support Salmon Bay School! See you Friday!

MIDDLE SCHOOL TOURS! Are scheduled for Thursday, Feb 10th, Thursday, March 10th and Thursday, March 17th. All beginning at 8:45am. We will need parent volunteers to help with these tours from 8:30am – 10:30am. Please send me an email if you are interested and available to help! Thank you!

EMERGENCY WATER DONATIONS NEEDED! AND ENERGY BARS!! We have all of those wonderful classroom emergency buckets (thank you for donating)! Now we are in need of donated water and energy bars! We would like to have 40 cases of water and 40 cases of Power Bars on hand for use in an emergency for all of the students. If you are able to pick up a case of either water or Power Bars, you can bring them in to my office at any time and I will be sure to get them to Keith McLaren who is organizing our Emergency Supply Needs!!! Thank you!

MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT SOCIAL NIGHT! Can We Talk? MIDDLE SCHOOL Parent Social Nights Are Back! MONDAY, JANUARY 31! Come meet and “hang out” with other Salmon Bay middle school parents. This is a fun, informal opportunity to connect with other SBS parents and talk about the issues we all face in raising and educating adolescents. Suggested topic this month: Rudeness! What is it? Where does it come from? What do we do about it? Share your frustrations and successes (or...chat about something completely different:). When: Monday, January 31st, 7:00 pm - whenever. Where: [CORRECTION] The Naked City Brewery and Taphouse, 8564 Greenwood Ave. N. (North of 85th and Greenwood intersection, just South of Safeway)

FRIENDS OF SALMON BAY PARENT INFORMATION

Spelling bee fundraiser: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 5th 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Our adults-only spelling bee fundraiser is SATURDAY! This year, we’re adding a bonus game —if you know what “2BZ4UQT” means, then this is the game for you! Live music by Crwth (and that’s the truth). All proceeds benefit Salmon Bay. Cash bar. Donations gladly accepted at door, plus $10 to play, and $10 to buy back in once. Prizes (and bragging rights)! Saturday, February 5, 7pm-10pm, 2007 NW 61st St. (the funky old church with the tricycles on the porch).

AUCTION NEWS: SATURDAY MARCH 26th, 2011 - A Space Oddity

Look for auction news in the attached auction flyer, but you can still help by one of the following.

- Join our auction team! Please contact Edith Fuchs by email (eka@nwlink.com) or phone (206-779 1220).

- Come to the event, have fun, and enjoy the satisfaction of buying the things and services you wanted anyways while knowing that the $$ will directly support your kids receiving the quality education they deserve.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW: Sat, MARCH 26th, 2011 North Seattle Community College, 5-10.

AUCTION WINE GRAB

It's that time of year again... time to think about your favorite bottle of wine and one that you want to share with the other good folks of Salmon Bay. Here's how it works. We will have a wine grab where auction attendees can pay $25 and before they leave the auction they will get to grab a bottle of wine to go. What will they get? The hope is that they will get a great bottle of wine that will become one of their favorites as well! The wines that end up in the wine grab are mostly $10-$30 bottles (with the occasional $30+!). We are looking for your favorite wines to be donated - the ones that you buy as a gift when you're going to a friends house for dinner, or as a treat when friends come over. For instance, I discovered a 2006 Castle Rock Syrah that is $14 and amazing. That would be a good candidate for a wine grab donation. Another idea is to get a case of your favorite wines so that you get the case discount, and then donate half of them to the wine auction! Whichever way you choose, we would really like to make this year's wine auction a big event. We've done this the last two years and sold out within the first 30 minutes of the auction and lots of people were disappointed they didn't get to participate. And, if you have higher end bottles of wine, you can also donate those! Anything around $30 or more will end up in the silent auction. Ready to donate? Take your wine over to Michelle Chamberlain's house at 7023 22nd Ave. NW (just a couple blocks from school). There's a trunk on the porch where you can put your donation and there will be a clipboard to note your name, what you brought and the approximate value. Or you can give your bottles to Audrey Lee, Cassy Johnson or Kevyn Hauser. Thanks for your help! Cheers! Michelle

PLAYGROUND DESIGN WORKSHOP – Tuesday Feb 15th, 7:00 PM Library

2nd playground design workshop: In two weeks’ time, we’ll see three different concepts, and have another chance to refine our vision down to one final concept (with budget). Come meet our architect, hear what the community has to say, and help make a difference to our school. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 15th, from 7-8:30 in the library.

SCRIP NEWS –

MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION

ELEMENTARY ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPANISH CLUB

SPANISH CLUB: Starts Tuesday February 1st afterschool. Meet in room 214.

K-5 Class Tuesday’s 2:35-3:35 Room 214, Cost $100

More info or questions contact Martha 783-1012

DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR HIGH SCHOOL TOUR INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO

http://district.seattleschools.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1583136/File/Departmental%20Content/enrollment/High%20Schools%204%2011.12.pdf?sessionid=1568ead8201846fc6faf76daa18cf72e

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Event: Getting to Calm with Laura Kaatner, Ph.D

Ballard Little League

Please go to ballardll.net to sign up or call Patty Lott at 784-2527.

If you live south of NW 85th Street, east of Puget Sound, north of the ship canal and west of 8th Avenue NW, you are a Ballard Little Leaguer! Ages 8 - 18 - come play real baseball and softball!

Ballard High School- Mid Winter Break- Soccer Camp- 2011

Attend the camp and show your skills

Ages 7-14

February 21-22-23-

Mid Winter break 10:00 am – 1:00pm Ballard High School Soccer Field

Cost$$$ $47.00 Prizes Daily….bring your own Snack & Water Bottle

For more information, contact grhunter@seattleschools.org

Hoopaholics Midwinter break basketball camp

Who: Boys/girls – grades 2nd through 8th – players will be broken into groups based on age/gender and skill level

Where: Ballard High school, February 22nd through February 25th – 9am to noon

Cost: $85

Coaches: Michael Johnson and others from Hoopaholics

EXCITING AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES FROM EARLY MASTERS ART STUDIO...

ALSO...

Early Dismissal Day -- February 2nd

Outsider Art Afternoon!

Folk Art, Naive Art, or Outsider Art... No matter what you call it, it's always interesting and original.

We'll paint up a storm and you'll bring home your own Outsider art masterpiece.

1:30-4pm

Limited space www.earlymasters.com

SUMMER TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY FOR SALMON BAY FAMILIES – SUMMER 2011

Dear Salmon Bay Parents,

Spend your summer vacation on the beautiful, fascinating island of Bali! At the end of last year I sent a message inquiring about interest in a Salmon Bay family tour to Greece or Bali, Indonesia. The feedback came in overwhelmingly for Bali, so I would like to give you more details about this adventure to Southeast Asia.

We propose a 14-day "Bali and a little Java" tour beginning Sunday, August 7 and ending Saturday, August 20 and would like to invite those interested to our home for a slide show and orientation of the tour Wednesday, February 2nd, 7:00 PM in room 214 at Salmon Bay. Please RSVP to either rctouring@comcast.net or 206 789 9156. We encourage your questions and concerns and hope to hear from you soon, because it is never to early to start planning for your summer vacation.

Julie Coen, mother of 6th grader Salmon Bay student

Piano Lessons offered for all ages and abilities

Lessons are $34 weekly for a 30 minute slot and $50 weekly for a 45 minute slot. I teach beginners through advanced, and I welcome all who are eager to make music part of their lives.

Please call or email me if you'd like to set up a time to meet or if you have any questions.

¯Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you!

¯Dr. Laura Coyer (206) 788-9655 ljcoyer@earthlink.net

Northwest Seattle Little League

Play Baseball/Softball with North Central Little League

Space to Create www.spacetocreate.net 1414 NW 70th Street 784.0401

2011 Classes/Events Coming Up:

½ Day K Class: Tuesdays ongoing

Middle School Open Studio: Wednesdays 3 - 5

Early Release Art Time: Wednesday, Feb. 2nd from 1 – 4:30 (Barb will walk group over directly after school)

Fun with Paper and Collage: Thursday, February 3, 10 and 17th 3:45-5:15

For Adults:

Felt Slipper Workshop
Frances Clements Fawcett
Saturday 2.5
10 - 2 pm
Fee: $40 plus $10 material fee

Calling all Washington State Students in Grades 3-12! The 2011 World Citizen Essay Contest is Officially Underway!

If you're a student, submit an essay! And tell your friends, too!

If you're a teacher, tell your students!

If you're a parent, tell your kids!

Spread the word!

Each year the World Affairs Council hosts the World Citizen Essay Contest for Washington state students in grades 3-12. The goal of the World Citizen Essay Contest is to promote discussion among students, teachers, families, and community members about the ways that individuals can effect positive change in the global community.

This year, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the World Affairs Council and the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Seattle World's Fair, the World Affairs Council is embarking on a two-year partnership with the Seattle Center Foundation to bring you this year's contest! Students in grades 3-12 are encouraged to ponder the following question:

Looking back over the last 60 years, please identify a Puget Sound-based innovation that has left its mark around the world. Explain why and how this innovation had an impact beyond the United States. (This impact can be related to the arts, sports, music, popular culture, technology, civic action, global health, education, manufacturing, etc.) Essays will be judged based on the strength and merit of their argument, organizational structure, and attention to detail (grammar, spelling, conventions). Students are encouraged to be creative in selecting their topics.

Essay Length: 1,000 words or less, typed and double-spaced

Deadline for Essay Submission: March 28, 2011

Eligibility: Washington state students in grades 3-12

Awards: First through third place awards will be granted in each of the following categories: grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Winners will be recognized at a celebratory Spring event.

First prize: $200

Second prize: $100

Third prize: $50

With many thanks to the Seattle Center Foundation, all 9 prize winners will also receive a set of 4 admission tickets to the Pacific Science Center and Seattle Center Foundation Next Fifty T-shirts!

All essays must be submitted electronically, as a word document, to EssayContest@world-affairs.org.

***Accompanying all submitted essays, must be a completed cover form. When submitting your cover form and essay, please indicate "Essay Contest Submission" in the email subject line. Please do not include your name or school on your essay.

For more information on the 2011 World Citizen Essay Contest, including Cover Form, Rules Sheet, and Judging Rubric, please visit the World Affairs Council

Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Thu, 02/03/2011 - 11:59am

School Tours

School Tours continue through March! We hope that you will be able to come to a tour and see our school. Please look through our website to learn more about Salmon Bay! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call. We look forward to seeing you!

Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Thu, 01/27/2011 - 11:35am

Principal's Notes

Principal’s Note

Dear Salmon Bay Families:

Today, our elementary students had their Peace and Justice Assembly to commemorate the Martin Luther King Holiday. Each class did something different: we had songs, skits, and choral readings…which included students demonstrating the March on Washington, the I Have a Dream Speech, the Rosa Parks story, and songs such as This Land is My Land, and This Little Light of Mine. It’s always gratifying to see students earnestly develop their own ideas, each year, so that by the time they are in 4th/5th grade, they have a real sense of the holiday and tradition.

This is the last week of the first semester for our middle school student. A quick check with your student would be a good idea to be sure they have completed all the assignments for this grading period. You can sit down with your student and look at The Source on line together, or e-mail the teacher.

We are still experiencing difficulties with our heating system. The new boiler is working, finally, but now the old (circa 1930) fan is not. We will troubleshoot this as soon as possible, but the parts will be difficult to locate. Please fill free to e-mail me if you have questions / concerns.

Have a good week. With a big wish for snow, not rain, on the mountain.

Jodee

Assistant Principal’s Note

Did you know….. Tidbits that may be of interest to you…… Michelle Ota

Sneak Peeks

A primary class wrote some amazing number stories:

Another primary class spent time discussing empathy and what a good friend is.

In elementary PE students were learning how to dribble a basketball and using their arms as their shields.

An intermediate class celebrated the completion of their Read Aloud book, “Because of Winn Dixie” with egg salad sandwiches, pickles and candlelight.

Winter Enrichment was another day of deep learning:

Thank you so much for your patience and your support during the Friday morning drop off; waiting in line to turn right into the lot and driving slowly in the lot, and waiting patiently in line to turn right to leave the lot. We appreciate the waves, the smiles and the nods.

Love to see so many students exercising their independence and learning to self advocate. You see it in students carrying their own equipment, to students clarifying pick up times and locations with either parents or staff.

Hiking was another wet one, but it was a jaunt in snow shoes with students taking time to enjoy the scenery.

Team Sports not only engaged in some intense sweating sports but talked to students about centrifugal force, nutrition and hydration.

Both Seattle Tours and Taste of Seattle are continuing to learn about city transportation and the etiquette that is involved with public transportation. Seattle tours had the opportunity to go to Bainbridge Island and visit the Japanese American museum and Taste of Seattle toured the Fortune Cookie factory and the International District.

Hien made it on the ice with the students and did some twirls.

Jewelry making had another fabulous trip to Space to Create and I saw students making key chains and necklaces.

Submitted by Jessica Phillips on Thu, 01/27/2011 - 11:32am