SALMONBAYK-8 WEEKLY BULLETIN
“Building small learning communities – connecting every child”
Main Office phone: 252-1720, Attendance: 252-1728, Fax: 252-1721
Website: www.salmonbayschool.org
Elementary Volunteer Coordinator: Megan Ratcliffe 252-1730 mcratcliffe@seattleschools.org
Middle school Volunteer Coordinator: Caitlin Racey 252-1731
caracey@seattleschools.org
Monday January 30th, 2012
Upcoming Events Calendar:
FEBRUARY
9th Thursday MS 2nd Middleschool Daytime Tour – 8:30 AM Cafeteria
9th Thursday ES 2nd Elementary Daytime Tour – 9:15 AM Cafeteria
9th Thursday AS Friends of Salmon Bay Parent Meeting 7:00 PM Library
10th Friday AS PIE Bookgroup starts 7:00 PM rescheduled
10th Friday MS WEP #5 – Winter Enrichment Program
11th Saturday AS Adult Spelling Bee – 7:00 PM 2007 NW 61st ST
15th Wednesday ES 4th/5th Shakespeare Performance – “The Tempest” – 7:00 PM Stage
16th Thursday ES 4th/5th Shakespeare Performance – “The Tempest” – 9:00 AM Stage
16th Thursday ES 4th/5th Shakespeare Performance – “The Tempest” – 7:00 PM Stage
17th Friday ES 4th/5th Shakespeare Performance – “The Tempest” – 9:00 PM Stage
17th Friday MS WEP #6 – Winter Enrichment Program
20th- 24th AS MID WINTER BREAK – NO SCHOOL
27th Monday AS Open Enrollment begins for choosing schools – elem/middle/high school
29th Wednesday MS Middle school Career Day
PRINCIPAL’S NOTE
DearSalmon BayFamilies:
A big thank you to everyone who came out on Friday night and supported the Salmon and Spaghetti Feed. Wow! We had a great turnout, very generous donations for the dinner and also for the playground tiles. Plus, the food was definitely an amazing treat---so tasty! A special thanks to the parents who helped, especially Bret and Stephanie Lynch, to sponsor and make this event so successful.
I would also like to take this opportunity to introduce a new staff member: Natalie Ramsay. Natalie will be working with the Special Education staff in both the elementary and middle school programs. She is replacing Seema Vaze, who transferred to a position at Nathan Hale High School. Natalie is an experienced teacher—has worked in various schools for Seattle District, including AS #1 / Pinehurst Alternative School. She is also an endorsed art teacher, as well as core subjects and special ed teacher. She will be located this year in Room 214. Please give her a welcome “hello” if you have a chance.
Did you know? This is National School Counselor Recognition Week! You may recognize many of the things Anthony does with children—talking, guiding, problem-solving, friendship coaching, helping families and students in crisis, as well as teaching the anti bullying curriculum in classrooms.
But: Did you also know all the new programs Anthony has added over the years, including the following ones he has added just this year:
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Training and supporting the Panther All-Stars in their work of tutoring younger students, being peer conflict mediators, and anti-drug student educators.
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Starting a book group, on the titles “Raising our Sons/Daughter” by Kathy Masarie, for our parent community (the group has been beneficial to gather parents to support each other in the most important job of parenting our children).
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Working with parents and staff to bring the wonderful movie, “Finding Kind,” to our school
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Coordinating our first Middle School Career Day.
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Organizing our first Middle School Health Fair put on by the Panther All-Stars to educate their peers on the negative effects of alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco.
Simply put: We count our blessings every day that we have such an amazing counselor as Anthony!
Have a good week!
Jodee
ELEMENTARY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE
Quick notes for a long week
Gratitude and blessingsto all for Friday nights’ success. Thank you to
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All of the volunteers who helped set up, serve, clean, sweep and push brooms.
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All families who joined us for food and fundraising
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Our gift of a staff who cooked a beautiful meal– Bret and Stephanie Lynch and their amazing crew.
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Our playground committee who presented great info about the playground
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Our Salmon Bay community who overall made the evening a huge success –
The room felt full of joy and appreciation on Friday night. Thank you. If you liked the salmon from the event, Ocean Beauty Seafoods (our hosts of the evening) sell it at a dock sale every 3rd Saturday at Fisherman’s Terminal. Check them out.
DIRECTORIES: Hopefully you all have received your directory via kid backpack. Look deep into those backpacks and I am sure you will unearth many treasures. If you find your info is incorrect, email me and we will send it out with our corrections page.
FOSB MEETING:Thursday night is our monthly FOSB meeting. Remember, you do not have to belong to our board to attend our parent meetings. Our meetings are informative and helpful decision making sessions. We encourage any who are interested to come.
SPELLING BEE:Are you free this Saturday and want to show your spelling strength? Join us for this fun adult only event. All info is below.
Enjoy your week. Megan
MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S NOTE
Many Thanks to give this week- To those who helped to lead our first Middle School tour of the year, Thank you! To all the people who helped to create a successful and community building fundraiser at Friday night's Salmon and Pasta feed, Thank You! To the Lynch family and Ocean Beauty Seafoods for donating all the time and delicious food that we ate at this wonderful event, Thank You! To the people who volunteer to help our WEP activities each week, Thank You! To all the families who are patient and considerate during that crazy pick up time on Friday night, especially this week with the added congestion of extra cars, Thank You! I am continually impressed with the generosity and willingness of our parents and it makes this job so much easier.
Grown Up Spelling Bee Saturday 2/11 at 7 pm- 2007 NW 61st ST- Come test your spelling skills at a super fun social night and fundraiser for the school. See below for all the particulars and we hope to see you Saturday!
Volunteer Needs- I could use a couple parents this Thursday morning to help with the Middle school tour. It starts at 8:30 and if this is something you can do, please reply to this email.
Friday,February 17th is scheduled to be our last WEP day. We usually have a hot dog BBQ at Snoqualmie Summit on the last day. I need parents who can help out with this both by shopping for supplies before or helping up at the pass the day of. Please let me know if this is something you can help with.
Directory Corrections- We are ever so glad the directory is finally in your hands! If you did not get a directory please let me know and I will put one in your students hands. We are compiling a list of directory additions and corrections so if any of your information is missing or wrong, please let us know and we will put it on the list.
I hope you enjoy this spring like weather and have a great week! Caitlin
ALL SCHOOL INFORMATION
8TH GRADE PROJECT UPDATE
Week of Feb 6th - Students should have finished their first 30 notecards and shown them to Melanie this week to be recorded. This included 5 source cards and 25 information cards with the source number noted. Information on how to do this is in the yellow folder. I have an information sheet on how to do the source (bibliography)cards if needed. Students who are doing the same topic as their LA book just need to show me their notes and bibliography information from that project, and then we will decide if they are going to continue in the same way or with note cards.
The next set of 70 cards is due on Monday, February 27 (right after midwinter break) and should include another 5 sources (10 sources total with 100 cards).
This Thursday’s lunch meeting is mandatory for all students participating in the project so that we can confirm expectations and so that students can receive the calendar with dates for the rest of the project. It should not take the full lunch period. Students can bring their lunch and eat while we meet. As usual, please let me know if you have any questions at meshelton@seattleschools.org or 206-252-1781.
SPRING PLAY AUDITIONS COMING NEXT WEEK
Auditions for the spring play The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder, Monday Feb 13 and Tuesday Feb 14, after school in Room 306 (Glyde’s Room).
Performance dates are May 3, 4, 5. We need cast and crew. Scripts are available for perusal.
There is even room for the very talented and very brave elementary student, so… come one… come all!
FRIENDS OF SALMON BAY PARENT/FAMILY INFORMATIONB
FRIENDS OF SALMON BAY PARENT MEETING THIS THURSDAY AT 7;00 PM
Everyone is welcome to attend. Agenda is attached to today’s bulletin
MATH CELEBRATION IN MARCH
March 14th Pi Day - A Math Celebration Night at Salmon bay School. Event will include: potluck pie, pie walk, math games, show case, collective social math activity, parent resources related to math and more.
Keep posted to the bulletin for more information.
SALMONBAYLOWER PLAYGROUND UPDATE:
Great things to say about the playground today and for Friday night.
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A huge thank you to Bret and Stephanie Lynch, their staff, Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Couer d’Alene Bakery and Charlies Produce for their donations of time, talent and tasty food to Friday’s night successful event. We hosted over 400 folks, sent kids home tired from pin down, gave food away to a local shelter and collected over $7000 in tile requests. We couldn’t have done what we did without them. Net proceeds from the Salmon Feed were around $5000, so are halfway to our goal.
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Starting Wednesday, please visit the scrip desk to visit a sample of tiles, an updated view of the playground designand to pick donation form and envelope (which you can leave with the Scrip seller, Volunteer Coordinators or in the Playground box of the main office
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We are very close to our goal of completely funding the playground and opening it in the fall. If you didn’t get a chance to come Friday night and support the project, you still can. Donation forms are at the scrip table or available from the volunteer coordinators.
Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser: Saturday February 11th 7–10 PM
Have you heard the buzzing in the halls yet? Well, that bee in our bonnet wants to make some money, honey! So if you’re a pretty good (adult) speller, like live music, and enjoy the company of good friends, then this fundraiser’s for you. We begin with a written, qualifying round, open to all paying contestants ($10 fee). After a break with live music by Alice Strassburger (alumni), the top spellers will then participate in a traditional (live) spelling bee.
All proceeds benefit Salmon Bay. $50 cash prize to the top speller. Cash donations for entrance accepted at door, donations for drinks gladly accepted, and the live bee offers a $10 buy-back (which is pretty darned popular)! Saturday, February 11th, 7pm-10pm, at 2007 NW 61st St. (the funky old church with the tricycles on the porch). Questions? Contact Robin Wise Lofstrom at robin@lofstrom.com. Bee there – and bee sure to bring yer date for this fun evening bee-fore Valentine’s Day!
Auction News! MARCH 31st 2012 – Saturday 5:00 – 10:00 North Seattle Comm College
We need your donations! Do you have something totally awesome that you just don't need? Donate it! Do you have a cabin or time share? Donate! Do you have a special skill that someone else might think is pretty neat? Donate! Do you have a business that can offer services or items? Donate!
I have three gift certificates for Diva Espresso to give away. The first three donations starting TODAY, that are entered either here http://salmonbayschool.maestroweb.com/ or here http://www.salmonbayschool.org/parents/fundraising/auction/donor_form will get one.
Incentive! :)
Here is what we still need help with:
1. Someone to run the Fund A Need portion of the Live Auction. We won't know what we'll be funding specifically until after mid-winter break, but a general "getting ready to think about it" can happen now.
2. Someone to set up the Live Auction. This includes preparing displays, setting up displays and more.
3.. People to help with decorations. Talk to Jaci! jak@jacikajfas.com
Please e-mail me if you are able to step in to any of these, or have questions about them. suzaroo@gmail.com Please know that there are people to help you know what to do if you've not done any of these jobs before. The beauty of our auction is that there are many people who have done this all before and are more than willing to help train new people. :)
Our growing catalog of donated items is on the web as we get them: http://salmonbayschool.maestroweb.com/ check 'em out! You can donate on that site,or through the Salmon Bay school website's Auction link. http://www.salmonbayschool.org/auction A printable document is there as well.
Like us on facebook if you hang out there. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salmon-Bay-School-Annual-Auction/200623706680975
Questions? Comments? Holla!
Suzanne
WINE GRAB INFORMATION:
For those of you who are wine lovers and want to share your wisdom or know of someone who would love the gift of wine, (you perhaps?) start thinking about this year's Wine Grab at the auction. We are requesting donations of fabulous wines ranging from $10-$30 in value as another great way to support our auction. Dry Whites and All Reds are the most desirable varieties.
This year, we are making a special plea for one or two donors to submit 1 very special bottle, (unexpected luxurious gem) to be discovered by one or two very lucky bidders.
You can donate in three ways at your convenience. Please be sure to fill out your donor information on the clipboard including why your donation is special. (point rating, description etc.)
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To Megan at the school
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On my porch at my home located at: 7058 13th Ave NW, (1/2 a mile form the school. Corner house at 73rd and 13th. There is a white trashcan on the porch to keep it discrete.)
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Or you can call 425-501-8846 and I will pick it up.
This auction item is done in a sign up fashion so you don't have to compete for a bottle in the silent auction manner but, for example, if we have 25 bottles up for grabs, the first 25 bidders who sign up to take a bottle home, WINS! One bottle is a flat $15, it's that simple, and a great way to make sure you don't go home empty handed. Chances are, you are going home with something worth much more.
Happy Grabbing,
Hillary Leonard
PARENT INFORMATION EXCHANGE BOOK CLUB NIGHTS STARTING SOON
PIE Book ClubDate Changed!
Due to conflict with our Salmon Feed last week we are changing the date of the “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” book group from February 3rd to February 10th. E-mail or call Zara to confirm.
“Free Range Kids” will still be on March 2nd.
There are two copies of “Tiger Mother" in the school library. Check with Linda to see if they’re checked out. I also have a copy to loan. It’s a quick read.
Book discussion will meet at my house, Friday, February 10th, 7:00 pm. RSVP to get the address.
Zara Kublin (Henno, 7th grade)
zkublin@hotmail.com (206) 276-2831
PS. Next up after “Tiger Mother” is “Free Range Kids” at Karine Dammer’s house. Friday, March 2, 7:00 pm.
From Legislative Chair:
1) FOCUS DAY is right around the corner on Monday, February 20th, President’s Day (no school that day). This is the day, organized by the Washington State PTA, when families and concerned citizens rally at the Capitol in support of public education. You can go to the WSPTA’s main page to learn more:
http://www.wastatepta.org/
Also, here’s a link to the day’s schedule and agenda.
http://www.wastatepta.org/meetings/focus_day/Focus_Day_Agenda_12.pdf
SalmonBay Schoolis not a member of PTA, but that doesn’t mean we can’t join with the public school community to demand that the legislature not cut our funding during this session as they are planning to do. Please plan to go if you can because a big turnout makes a big difference. I will be trying to organize some carpools. Contact me if you need a ride or can provide one.
2) Also, note that there is a bill that’s been put forward called “Fund Education First” (HB 2533). I suggest we all be skeptical of this bill because, though the name is awfully nice, it doesn’t raise revenue for education, but simply prioritizes education over other public services. The public education community understands how important social services are for the success of our students. We should consider whether this bill does anything other than shift money around in ways that may even be damaging to children. The devil is in the details.
Zara Kublin
zkublin@hotmail.com
(206) 276-2831
SCRIP NEWS!
Come on over and help us clear out our merchandise and help our school make some sweet moolah at the same time!
Scrip table is staffed M-F 8:15am-8:45am and Wednesdays 2:15pm-2:45pm.
Hope to see you soon!
Suzanne and Amy
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SALMONBAYELEMENTARY YEARBOOK IS CHANGING IT’S LOOK
We have a new way to get photos to Sherry Jaqua, our elementary yearbook editor – one way is to upload directly to the yearbook site – there are some steps below and it’s really easy for users, handy for Sherry! Or, photos can be sent to the new email address set up below.
http://edo.entourageyearbooks.com/UploadPhotosGeneralUserLogin.asp?yearbook_id=5869
Enter password: yearbook (all lower case)
Click “submit”
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Choose number of photos you want to upload
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Choose Category (these are arranged by teacher and event) Please choose the teacher or event that your photos represent
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Browse for photos and click “upload” (It’s ok to upload fewer photos than you designate in step 1)
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Enter names of students if possible
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Click “done” if you are finished or “upload more” to upload more to the same or choose a different category
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Email photos to sbyearbook2012@gmail.com
Please let me know which class/event the photos are for
Problems? Call Sherry at (206-601-5627)
Thanks
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention Jazz Band Enthusiasts!
Salmon Bayparent Kenny Mandell is starting a Middle school jazz band and is looking for musicians who are wanting to join a jazz band. He is currently looking for any instruments as long as you have had some experience playing. Please contact Kenny Mandell at kenny mandell jazzworks.com or kgm1953@yahoo.com. (206)331-7025
Sweatshirt orders for Middle school Boys and Girls Basketball
Orders are now being taken for students participating in boys and girls basketball after school. Get your order form from your coach and turn it in with your payment (make checks out to FOSB) to your coach by Tuesday, 1/24.
Sweatshirts and pants are not required to participate in basketball but are available to order for school/team spirit. If you have any questions, contact Rae Keyes at seattlekeyes@comcast.net.
UPCOMING HIGH SCHOOL TOURS
Open Enrollment Periodfor the 2012-2013 school year is Feb 27,2012 through March 9, 2012. Information on student assignments will be available for families on April 16, 2012.
NOVA:
Have you, or your student, considered The Nova Project for High School? Whether you check the yes or no box above, you owe it to both of you to take a look at what Nova has to offer.
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Students take responsibility for their own education, governance and behavior. Nova is the only school democracy in the Seattle Public School system.
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Teachers have a close personal relationship with students and are heavily invested in their academic and social success.
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Students have the flexibility to pursue a wide range of educational passions.
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Staff and students focus on social and environmental justice –in the school, in the local community and in the world at large.
Nova hosts an exhibition night on February 9; and a series of visit dates coming up; Jan 12th and 31st, Feb 14th and March 1st; 12noon-1pm.
If you would like to talk to a Salmon Bay parent who currently has a student at NOVA Cameron Mason has volunteered to be another contact person for questions. Her contact information is vida@seanet.com and 789-5198.
Additional questions: Contact Lynne lynne@ohana.org; 818-8093,
BALLARD:
Ballard High is offering three day time tours from 8:00AM-9:30 AM. The dates are February 9, 14, and 29. We will have one evening tour on Wednesday, February 15. The tour will begin at 7:00 PM in our Main Gym. Please find street parking. Thank you.
INGRAHAM:
Ingraham Open House 2012 for incoming students
February 1st – 7:00 PM – Ingraham Auditorium
IngrahamHigh SchoolIB Information Night
February 8th – 7:00 PM – Ingraham Library
IngrahamHigh School Day Time Tours
February 15th – 8:15 AM – 9:45 AM
March 7th – 8:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Tour begins in the school Auditorium
Questions? Call the Main Office #206-252-3888 No need to RSVP for tours or the night open houses.
ROOSEVELT:2012 HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT
Feb. 2, 2012 at 7PM in the Theater.2012 High School Information Night, is taking place at Roosevelt on February 2, 2012. This event will give potential 9th grade families and other families new to the RHS community a chance to listen to a student panel talk about life at Roosevelt, meet with department heads about curriculum, tour the school, and visit with club and sports representatives. Contact the Counseling Office, 206-252-4827 or the Main Office, 206-252-4810, with questions.Roosevelt is holding their choice/curriculum night on February 2nd at 7 PM
NATHAN HALE:
Nathan Hale is having their information night on Tuesday February 7th from 6- 8:30 PM.
6:00-7:00- Table Fair
6:30-7:00- Building Tour
7:00-8:30- Nathan Hale High School Presentation and Q&A
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Open House February 9th from 6:00-8:00 PM
Tour February 15th from 9:00- 10:00 AM
These were the dates we were sent or I was able to get so it is not complete. I will list more tour dates as I get them. Thanks!
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Boys & Girls 3rd Grade & Up Basketball Players -- Looking for more time on the court?
Ingraham's New Head Coach Barry Jones, formerly with the San Antonio Spurs Development Team, along with Ingraham's Varsity Team will hold a Midwinter Break Clinic on February 21-23 from 9 AM to 1 PM for $65 in Ingraham's newly remodeled gym. Players will be put into age/skill appropriate groups. Work on shooting, rebounding, ball handling, speed & agility and team offence & defense. Mini games played each day. Contact Janet Gibb at ajgibb@comcast.net or 784-3971 for more information.
NCLL Baseball and Softball Late Registration Available
There's still time to join North Central Little League boys baseball and girls softball for the 2012 season. Ages 5 to 18. Registration ends on March 1, 2012. Details available at http://bit.ly/vL0xTi
FREE! - World of Salsa Workshop
Walter Dill & daughter, Celina (16) will be at the Ballard Umpqua Bank (Yes, a bank is the sponsor!)
2032 NW Market St., in downtown Ballard
Thursday, Feb. 23; 6:30-7:30pm
This workshop, suitable for beginners and all ages, will show the simple rhythm pattern underlying all forms of Salsa done around the world, along with elements of their unique styles. Also discover that Brazilian, Cajun, Zydeco, and other dances use exactly the same steps.
North Seattle Five's Cooperative School – OPEN HOUSE FEB 4th Saturday 2 – 3:00
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Children welcome
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More information: 410-207-2460
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www.northseattlefives.org
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NorthSeattle Fives Cooperative Schoolprovides a highly nurturing learning environment in which children develop academic, social and emotional readiness for kindergarten.
BALLARD LITTLE LEAGUE
BLL is hosting an in-person registration night on Wednesday, February 8 from 6:30 pm until 9 pm at Sunset Hill Community Association, 3003 NW 66th St. You can sign up in person, meet coaches, submit volunteer and medical release forms, and find out more about the league. You can also exchange cleats and baseball mitts! Ballard Little League is now registering baseball and fastpitch softball players ages 5 to 16 for the 2012 season. For more information, please go to BallardLL.net Patty Lott
SALMON BAY MOM OFFERING FRENCH SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
Parents,
I would like to invite you starting once a month on a Friday to practice your French in a casual conversational atmosphere. I could instigate games, questions, role play and will be there to help answering any grammatical questions.
Let me know if you are interested.
425-503-0294
A bientot!
Nathalie Tomaszewski ( Elliot's mom in Sally's K).
SPACE TO CREATE NEWS: www.spacetocreate.net
Upcoming Classes:
Monday- Drawing with Nina starting Feb. 6
Wednesdays- Art with Barb ages 5th grade and up 3 - 5 pm Ongoing
Thursdays - Valentine Making Feb. 9
Adult Paper marbling and journal making class Friday, 2/10 7 - 9 and Saturday 2/11 from 2-4
and more... Visit us at www.spacetocreate.net for details
