Note: This is a draft of the New Parent Handbook for Salmon Bay School for the 2011/2012 School Year. The information in this version is substantially correct but subject to further revision before final publication in time for the beginning of the school year.
Current revision: June 7, 2011
This quick guide should help you get more quickly “in the know” about our school culture, philosophies, programs, people, policies—and more. Welcome!
1 | Welcome
Part of what makes a K-8 school so unique is time. From the time we have together as a community (often longer than nine years if you have more than one child attend!) to the time our children have to grow together, time is on our side. From the time we have to volunteer in the classroom (every day) to the time we have to discuss issues at our monthly Friends of Salmon Bay parent meetings, time is on our side.
What we do with all that time is simple: we build relationships. Over time, trust and intimacy grows—we learn how to listen together, how to work together, how to be together. And now that you’re here, you’re part of what makes this a wonderful place, too!
2 | History
Coho (Cooperative and Holistic) School and NOMS (New Options Middle School) merged into one school in the fall of 1999 after having existed independently for 10 years prior. In the spring of 2002, the school was renamed Salmon Bay K-8 Alternative School.
The elementary school program currently consists of 265 students in grades K-5, whereas our middle school consists of 360 students, comprised of our 5th grade graduates and their peers from other elementary programs.
3 | Contact
The most complete contact information can be found online at www.salmonbayschool.org/contact.
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Main office |
252-1720 |
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Principal Jodee Reed |
252-1725 |
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Assistant Principal Michelle Ota |
252-1736 |
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Elementary School Volunteer Coordinator Megan Ratcliffe |
252-1730 |
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Middle School Volunteer Coordinator Caitlin Racey |
252-1731 |
4 | Calendar
Our school’s calendar is based upon the district’s calendar, as well as events unique to our school.
To schedule an event, start with your Volunteer Coordinator, who will check with the staff and then get back to you about posting it to the schedule.
TIP: Be sure to check the Monday Bulletin for the most up-to-date information.
5 | Bell times
The school bell times for 2011/12 will be as follows:
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Elementary school will start at 8:30 am, and dismissal at 2:35 pm
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Middle school will start at 8:20 am (first bell rings at 8:15 am), and dismissal at 2:45 pm
TIP: COHO Kids Time is able to provide care between your morning drop-off and the school’s start time. Please contact them at 207-7764 for more information.
6 | Absences & tardies
Absences: Please call the attendance office at 252-1728 before the school’s start time. Excused absences require a note or phone call from the parent/guardian. Any absence of five or more consecutive days requires a doctor’s note.
Planned Absences: Planned absences during the school year are not excused unless approved ahead of time; if you are planning an absence from school, you must complete a Planned Absence form, found in the main office.
Tardiness: Students who are late must report to the attendance office to obtain an admit slip to be given to the teacher, and parents must sign them in. Unexcused tardiness includes such things as oversleeping, missing the bus, babysitting, or student job requirements. At the middle school, classroom tardiness will be handled by individual teachers and by the teams; if tardiness is chronic, teachers will communicate with parents via The Source.
Truancy: Truancy occurs when a student is absent without permission, and will result in disciplinary action.
Leaving during the day: Students must bring a signed note from the parent/guardian, and the student or parent must sign-out at the main office.
6 | Student health
Please keep your sick child at home and follow these generally-accepted guidelines:
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Do not send your sick child to school with a fever, excessive coughing and/or runny nose, or with an unexplained rash.
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Students should be without a fever for 24 hours before returning to the building.
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Notify the school office if your child has been found to have any of the common childhood illnesses such as chicken pox, Fifth’s disease (virus), head lice or conjunctivitis (pink eye).
Nurse’s availability: Julie Kaloper, RN BSN, is the nurse assigned to our building.
Medications at school: All students requiring medications during the school day must have a Medication Authorization Form filled out and signed by their Health Care Provider. The form is available online at www.seattleschools.org/forms, or you may contact Nurse Julie or one of our office staff. Medications must be in their original container, labeled, and kept in the school office.
Allergies: Many students in our building have potentially life-threatening allergies to foods. To provide a safe and healthy learning environment for these students, we have developed building guidelines for foods/snacks that are brought into the school. Our approved snack list can be found on our website at http://www.salmonbayschool.org/about/allergies/snack_list, or you may obtain a copy in the office. Please pay strict attention to any specific classroom guidelines regarding food. For more info, contact Nurse Julie.
Lice: Head lice (pediculosis) can be very common in the school setting. If your child is scratching/itching his or her head, please check for nits and live lice and let the school office know of any outbreak. Students may attend school if only eggs are present however, if live lice are found on a students head, a parent or guardian is contacted and asked to take the student home. Weekly at-home head checks by parents are recommended to help with any potential outbreak. Excellent resources for information include your health care provider, and additional information can be found online at www.headlice.org, or at www.headliceinfo.org.
8 | Student safety
Discipline guide: Salmon Bay has a progressive discipline process. The steps include:
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notification of rule and verbal warning;
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conferencing and processing with student;
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discipline referral by staff member, phone call home by referring staff member;
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mediation or possible alternative consequence;
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lunch detention or loss of recess;
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for severity and/or second offense, administrator calls home (and for middle school students, they are assigned to the Scholar’s Table);
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short-term suspension, re-entry conference;
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ong-term suspension, re-entry conference; and
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expulsion.
Emergency preparedness: In accordance with district policies, we have emergency supplies on campus in the event they are ever needed, and our school has an emergency plan that is kept up to date. Students also practice fire, earthquake, shelter in place and lockdown drills.
Before and after school supervision: Elementary supervision is provided on the playground for 30 minutes before first bell; supervision is not available for students dropped off before then. After school, there is no supervision unless through an official activity. Middle school students who stay for an activity must remain on campus or at the location of the activity.
Doors: During the school day, the NE, NW, East and main doors are unlocked. If you are attending an all school event, all the doors will be open. For specific evening events, please enter through the East doors.
9 | Getting to and from school
We ask that you please respect the needs of our neighbors by not blocking their driveways.
Biking to school: Bike racks are located on the north side of the building. Sometimes we have special programs to offer during the month of May, as we traditionally participate in Bike-to-School Month, and sponsor urban rider safety classes, helmet checks, and more.
Walking School Bus: The Walking School Bus is a program whereby students walk to school in groups, accompanied by chaperones who follow fixed routes. Program details will be available when the program is about to begin.
No parking and bus load only zones: Please respect the bus and parking zones around the school. For the safety of all children, if you plan to park and come into the school to pick up your child, please park away from the drop-off zone south of the upper playfield on 18th Ave. NW, which is a no-parking zone from 8:00–10:00 am and 2:00–4:00 pm Monday–Friday. Additionally, please note where 19th Ave. NW is a no-parking, bus-only zone. Finally, for their safety, please do not drop-off or pick-up students on NW 65th St.
School bus transportation: The district has a phone information line that includes transportation information; that number is 252-0900. Please have your student(s) ID and route number handy. If a student wishes to visit or be visited by another student and rides the school bus, a temporary bus card (green card) should be requested from the main office.
TIP: If your student has not ridden the bus in three days, you may need to call the transportation office to reinstate the stop.
10 | Lunch & recess
Lunch sessions: We have a total of three lunch sessions; intermediate, primary and middle school. Elementary lunch times begin at 11:25 am; middle school lunch time will begin at 12:15 pm.
Nut allergies: If your student has a nut allergy, we do provide a nut-free table for their safety.
Free and reduced lunches: Students may purchase lunch from the cafeteria or bring lunch from home, or receive a free or reduced lunch through the Nutrition Services school lunch program. Applications for the free and reduced lunch program can be found in the main office and are sent to each family in the summer.
Credit accounts for lunch: Children can take advantage of a credit system that allows them to access a credit account (which parents pay for). The ID number they need to access their account is mailed by the district to students before school starts. When the account runs out, Nutrition Services will call the family. Please see the Cafeteria Manager for more information.
How to borrow cash: Children who forget their lunch money may borrow from a fund set up by the parent group. If your child borrows money for lunch, please reimburse the Cafeteria Manager.
Rainy day recess: We encourage students to go outside for fresh air whenever possible. On rainy days, the choices are to play in the gym, play board games, or go outside (if it’s drizzling). In order to go outside, students must have a raincoat.
TIP: Some parents choose to keep a rain coat permanently in the locker for such occasions.
11 | Communications
Classroom communications: Your child’s classroom teacher will let you know the best means of communication for individual questions or concerns. Some prefer phone messages, others prefer emails, and others prefer that you set up an appointment to chat. Additionally, some teachers choose to send home a classroom-based newsletter, weekly or occasionally.
Administrative communications: Our administrative team can be hard to catch by phone or on a drop in basis. It’s usually better to send an email or schedule a meeting in advance.
Website: The website is the most timely way to get information out to families. Check the “hot topics” section for emerging news.
Robo calls: Occasionally either the district or our school will contact families by automated system, such as for snow closures or activity cancellations.
Monday Bulletin: Our Monday Bulletin is a weekly newletter with information about elementary, middle and all school events and announcements. The Monday Bulletin is sent via email. If you have information to include in the Bulletin, please submit it to the elementary school’s Volunteer Coordinator by Friday.
School directory: The school directory provides addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for all families who choose to include this information. It typically comes out at the end of October each year.
Parent bulletin board: The parent board is located outside of the Volunteer Coordinators’ office, and is another good place to look for all-school information, announcements, flyers, etc.
12 | Special education
Providing appropriate special education services to a student is the result of a process of identification, referral, evaluation, instructional planning, and placement. That process is governed by the district, and their process is outlined below.
Student Intervention Team (SIT): Each Seattle Public Schools building has a SIT process, which is managed by general education personnel to support the success of students in general education classrooms. One of the main purposes of SIT is to identify and attempt interventions in general education classrooms in order to support students’ access to general education curriculum and activities, and help to ensure their achievement of district standards. Only after general education resources have been exhausted is a student from SIT to be referred for special education evaluation. When a team refers a student, they are saying that they suspect the student has a disability and needs specially designed instruction. The only exception to this process is when a student has a visible/readily identifiable disability and is in need of specially designed instruction. The intent of this pre-referral process is to prevent the inappropriate referral of students to special education. At Salmon Bay, the team may include your child’s teacher as well as our counselor, school psychologist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, nurse, administrative staff, specialists, and more.
Referral to special education: A referral of a student suspected of having a disability may be initiated in writing by any source, including but not limited to parents, medical personnel, school district personnel, community agencies, civil authorities, through district screening procedures, and by other interested persons. When a student who is suspected of having a disability is brought to the attention of school personnel, the school district will document the referral, provide written notice to the student’s parent(s), and determine with parental input whether the student is a candidate for evaluation. Upon reviewing the referral, school personnel collect and examine existing school, medical, and other records in the possession of the parent, school district, or other public agency, and then decide if the student is a candidate for evaluation.
Evaluation: If the student is a candidate for evaluation, the school district obtains parental consent to fully evaluate the student in all areas of the suspected disability. A group of qualified professionals who are selected by the district, because they are knowledgeable about the student and the suspected areas of disabilities, conduct the evaluation. They use a variety of assessment tools and strategies to gather relevant functional and developmental information about the student, including information provided by the parents, and information related to enabling the student to be involved in and progress in the general curriculum. After they have completed the testing and evaluation materials, the test administrators and the parent of the student determine if the student has a disability and is in need of special education and any necessary related services.
Individualized Education Plan (IEP): Once a student has been determined to be eligible for services, an IEP team writes an education plan. The student's parent is an important member of this team. This plan contains at minimum a statement of the student’s present levels of performance, annual goals, statement of related services or supplementary aids and services, an explanation to the extent the student will participate with typically developing peers, projected dates for beginning services, the location of those services, and how the student’s progress will be measured and reported to parents. The IEP is the framework for ensuring that students with disabilities have a free, appropriate public education.
Placement in the least restrictive environment: Services outlined in the IEP may occur in several different environments for students. However, students with disabilities are to be educated in the least restrictive environment, meaning that students with disabilities should be educated with students without disabilities to the maximum extent that they are allowed by their disability. The least restrictive environment requirement does not mandate inclusion or mainstreaming but rather focuses on participation in the general education environment with general education peers, as appropriate.
13 | Autism continuum inclusion program
Salmon Bay’s middle school currently has two autism continuum inclusion programs (known as the A-Teams) that serve students who have significant challenges with social skills, academics, focusing attention, impulse control, emotional regulation, sensory regulation, and adaptive skills. Each program is managed by a special education teacher and supported by two instructional assistants. Students in these programs spend at least half of each school day in regular education classes and participate in team camps, the Winter Enrichment Program, service learning projects, and after school activities. The A-Team staff communicates and collaborates with general education staff daily, and they provide in-class support in general education classes as needed. Salmon Bay has a Peer Coaching program, in which general education students volunteer to mentor A-Team students.
14 | Alternative education
At Salmon Bay, alternative education means immersing the student in a program that embraces child development as the guiding principle of learning, and builds relationships between kids, teachers and families. This also means looking at the whole child in order to empower students to take ownership of their learning through:
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Recognizing multiple perspectives and learning styles.
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Participating in a student-centered, integrated, project-based, hands-on curriculum.
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Experiencing outdoor, environmental, and experiential education.
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Expression of one’s creative self through music, dance, art, drama, writing, and thinking.
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Embracing a school community that offers both support and responsibilities.
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Sharing a connection to the world as global citizens.
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Embracing the values of inclusion and diversity.
Elementary school: We seek to provide a holistic learning environment where children are inspired to learn and become active participants in their communities, and strive to create an inclusive community where all children and their families are welcome and valued. Classroom meetings promote a feeling of community, and create strong relationships, and parents/guardians provide important assistance in the classroom.
Middle school: Important elements of alternative education at the middle school level include a strong emphasis on project based learning, and the social and emotional growth of our students. Through the Winter Enrichment Program (WEP), we offer our students a chance to try new activities and learn outside the classroom. We also emphasize independent, student led-learning, which culminates in an 8th grade project conceived and created by each individual student.
15 | Elementary school organization
The elementary school offers two full day Kindergartens, and two classes each in the 1st through 5th grades. Currently, these classes are “looping,” which is the educational practice of teaching a class of similarly-aged children, many of whom remain with the same teacher for two years.
Our elementary team is also comprised of an IEP teacher, P.E. teacher, a literacy specialist, a librarian, and our art and music specialists.
Reduced class sizes: Currently we provide elementary reduced-class sizes by building in art, music, and PE in small groups; in this way, half the class may participate in an out-of-classroom experience while the other half remains behind with their teacher.
16 | Middle school organization
In our middle school, there are three teams: one 6th grade team and two teams that have 7th and 8th graders mixed.
6th Grade Team: Sixth graders have integrated homeroom/social studies, literacy block (2 periods per day), science/computer applications (one semester each) and one exploratory class. They are located in their own section of the building. Homeroom is focused on homework planning, organization and life skills. They have an integrated language arts/social studies two-period block. Grades are issued at the end of each semester.
7th-8th Grade Teams: Seventh and eighth graders are on one of two 7th-8th teams.. Each student has the same teacher for first period for two years, and rotates among the other teachers on that team for core classes (social studies, language arts, science). The 7th/8th grade teams’ curriculum is on a two-year cycle. Each student has a daily math class, P.E. and an exploratory class. Exploratory classes include world language, art, band, marimba,, student government, and drama. All classes are comprised of 7th and 8th graders, except math. Their culminating 8th grade project is high school level work. They have leadership opportunities available to them, and increased academic rigor.
TIP: While the goal in middle school is for students to take a wide variety of exploratory classes over the course of their three years, this may mean that students aren’t always taking their first choice. Because schedule changes can be challenging, we will consider making them if a student is missing a required class, is assigned to the same class twice in the day, no class has been assigned to a specific period of the day, or the student wants to be in band. Request forms can be found in the main office.
17 | Assessments
Elementary students: Each November elementary teachers hold parent/teacher conferences. Your child’s teacher will tell you how to schedule one. In addition, teachers complete a district-mandated report card for each child three times each year.
Middle school students: “The Source” is a district website that helps families and students track assignments, grades, and other important information. Our middle school team does not automatically send home mid-quarter progress reports, as the information can be found on “The Source.” District report cards are sent at the end of the quarter and semester. Look for instructions on how to access “The Source” in the main office or on the district website. Grades are sent home quarterly. Conferences are held in the fall – this is a great opportunity to meet the homework teacher, specialists, review the curriculum, and more.
Mandated testing: Please speak with your child’s teacher about the district’s MAP testing, as well as the MSP testing.
18 | Norinne gann library
K-8 students come here to enjoy reading and books, learn information skills, and access a variety of resources. Volunteering is always an option in the library. Students’ library cards are kept by the Librarian in a binder at the check-out desk, sorted by class. Books circulate for two weeks, and may be renewed for an additional two weeks. There is no charge for overdue books, but students are asked to pay for lost or damaged books. There are many volunteer opportunities in the library.
TIP: Parents are also invited to check out books by getting their own library card, also kept by the librarian.
19 | Special activities at school
Elementary School
Before and after school: The before and after school activity program is a loosely-organized teacher and parent-led program and, as such, varies from year to year. If you have an idea for a program, please contact the Volunteer Coordinators. Scholarships are always available. There is no after-school transportation for elementary-aged students. Recent offerings have included Chess, Spanish, Unicycling, and more.
Music: Most students at Salmon Bay have the opportunity to experience instrumental music. Many elementary classes learn to play marimba. Starting in the 4th grade, elementary students also have the opportunity to join the school district’s instrumental music program, where they can learn to play instruments such as flute, clarinet, violin and cello.
Other special activities: Salmon Bay students and their parents have the opportunity to participate in a wide-range of special activities, although these activities vary from year to year. In the elementary school, special activities have included Friday Sing, Reading Buddies, Lantern Walk, Shakespeare play, Science Fair, chess club, unicycling, co-ed ultimate Frisbee, Robotics club, and more.
Middle School
Service learning: Service learning asks students to apply their skills and knowledge to address needs in their own communities and is an important part of the middle school program. Many elementary teachers incorporate service learning projects into their classroom as well.
ASB (Associated Student Body): Students in the middle school are able to join ASB, whereby they’re responsible for organizing and hosting a variety of events throughout the year, such as dances, the welcome night, and more. They meet all year long at lunchtime with our Vice Principal.
T.A. program: 8th Grade students may apply for a teacher’s assistant (T.A.) position, and must submit a schedule change request.
Music: Middle school students can participate in band, and the middle school marimba group. Before and after school programs, such as jazz band and marimba are also available to middle school students.
Out-of-School Time (OST): OST is a program which provides free after-school programs, funded by the 2005 Families and Education Levy. Programs cover academic support, visual and performing arts, sports and others, and are provided by school staff and various community-based organizations. Students pre-register and can participate once their registration form is submitted. Almost all clubs meet between 3:15–5:00pm, which is when the district-provided after school activity bus leaves.
Winter Enrichment Program: The Winter Enrichment Program has been designed as a supplement to our middle school curriculum, with the goal of connecting every student to learning activities that interest him/her. The program is an extension of our school day and does not interfere with instructional minutes. The program typically runs for six consecutive Fridays starting after winter break until mid-winter break. Opportunities may include skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, jewelry making, ice skating, and more.
Other special activities: Salmon Bay students and their parents have the opportunity to participate in a wide-range of special activities, although these activities vary from year to year. In the middle school, those activities have included the Gay/Straight Alliance, service learning, sports, music, drama, and more.
20 | Governing bodies
Friends of Salmon Bay (FOSB): In May 2007, the elementary parent group Friends of Salmon Bay Elementary (FOSBE) and the Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association (MSPTSA) voted to merge into a single K-8 parent group, Friends of Salmon Bay (FOSB). All members of the Salmon Bay community are members of FOSB—FOSB is you!
FOSB is governed by a board of directors, who manages its business affairs. Directors serve as trustees of FOSB, and are expected to attend monthly meetings on a regular basis.
The normal and preferred basis for decision-making at board meetings is to reach consensus (a facilitated process involving three attempts to reach the consensus needed). When the co-chairs conclude that consensus is not likely to be reached and the matter requires action, they may call for a vote, and a 2/3 majority vote is required for the adoption of any matter. This capacity to vote on matters when consensus has not been reached is one of the key differences between FOSB’s membership and its governing board of directors.
Meetings are typically held the 2nd Thursday of the month; the official meeting schedule can be found online and dates will be posted in the Monday Bulletin as well. Visit our website to learn more.
Building Leadership Team (BLT): The Building Leadership Team is comprised of the principal, teachers, parent representatives, and office staff who are charged with building decision-making including budget, school improvement plans, professional development, and facilities issues. You can find out who your BLT reps by speaking with the volunteer coordinators.
21 | Volunteering
Salmon Bay relies heavily on adult volunteers. Volunteer opportunities include helping in the classroom, playground supervision, providing transportation & chaperoning for field trips, winter enrichment and camps, organizing school/parent events, assisting with day-to-day tasks at school, helping with special projects, fundraising and more. We have two Volunteer Coordinators who can help direct you to volunteer opportunities that meet your interests and skills.
Orientation: Several volunteer orientations are held at the beginning of each school year, and include one evening session. We ask all our school-based volunteers to sign in at the office and to wear a volunteer tag, kept either in the main office and/or the classroom. At the middle school level, volunteer orientations are held relating to particular volunteer opportunities.
Background check: The Seattle School District requires that before volunteering inside the school, each adult must pass a background check. The forms to get started are in the Elementary Volunteer Coordinator’s office.
Drivers: Before a volunteer can drive students on a field trip, they must provide proof of insurance and a copy of a driver’s license. The car must also have age-appropriate safety restraints for all the children who will be transported.
22 | Standing committees
Not all of the committees have prepared a small summary of their work together, but here are just a few. The contact information for each committee follows.
The Budget Committee begins the process of forming FOSB’s budget in the late winter and early spring.
The Gardening Committee maintains the gardens in the front and side of the school through regular garden work parties. We pull weeds, spread wood chips and socialize.
PIE (Parent Info. Exchange) sponsors parent education events throughout the year including guest speakers on topics of interest, annual events such as Alternative Education Night, and TV Turnoff Week. PIE invites you to share some fresh conversation and fresh pie with them.
The Elementary Yearbook Committee creates the elementary yearbook. All students get a copy of the yearbook at the end of the year which is covered by the Enrichment Fee. Middle school students produce their own yearbook.
The Playground Steering Committee is charged with managing the fundraising, grantwriting, and contracting needed for the building of our new playground, slated to open in the fall of 2012. The renovation of our playground is designed to serve the needs of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as their more neurotypical peers.
The Communication Committee seeks to improve communication with all parents, communication within the Friends of Salmon Bay parent group, and communication with new and prospective families.
TIP: These standing committees offer great opportunities to volunteer and get to know other parents, teachers, and the way things work around school. To join a committee, contact one of the Volunteer Coordinators or the FOSB co-chairs.
23 | Fundraising
Generally, the parent group raises funds without having students sell candy, wrapping paper, light bulbs or anything else. There are exceptions – sometimes classes will decide to raise funds for a specific (often charitable) goal.
Auction: We hold an annual auction each year which raises a significant percentage of our budget, and serves as a great community-building event.
Annual Giving: Our annual direct giving campaign begins in the fall of the school year with a direct mail appeal to school families.
Book Fairs: We raise money specifically for our library through book fairs, typically held twice a year. The Fall Book Fair is held at the University Bookstore, while the second event, sponsored by the Secret Garden Bookstore, is held in late spring in our library.
Other events: Rock for FOSB is a music event hosted twice each year, typically in the fall and spring; it features parent musicians, and all parents are invited to participate. The spelling bee is held annually, typically in the spring; participants can enjoy live music, a written qualifying round, and the live bee.
Scrip: The Scrip program purchases gift cards from local merchants at a discount, typically 5%, and sells them at face value. In previous years, Scrip sales have provided over $7,000 in funds for school programs.
TIP: Stop by on Tuesday mornings to buy your Scrip – and have a cup of coffee on us!
24 | Enrichment & activities fees
Elementary enrichment fees: To pay for field trips, camp, artist in residence, and special class projects, we ask for a one time Enrichment Fee, near the beginning of the year. This fee is meant to reduce the accounting and request for separate monies for each class activity. Scholarships, full and partial, are always available to cover the Enrichment fee. The elementary school’s Volunteer Coordinator collects this fee.
Middle school activities fees: Middle school activities fees are collected by the middle school’s Volunteer Coordinator for activities, as they occur.
TIP: If you need a scholarship to cover some or all of these fees, please contact your Volunteer Coordinator or the home/school coordinator.
25 | General
Non-commercialism: Salmon Bay does not typically use school space to advertise or promote private companies.
Keep valuables at home: Valuables, including Gameboys and DS’s, iPods and other electronic items, can be a distraction and temptation in the school setting, and are easily lost; please keep these items at home, or in the child’s backpack in their locker during the day.
Cell phones: Lots of middle school parents rely on cell phone communications with their student(s) after school. Students are welcome to have a cell phone but they must keep them in their lockers until dismissal.
Technology: All middle school and many upper elementary school students use computers for word processing, spreadsheets, classroom presentations, and the Internet. Our library catalog is accessible via the school district's intranet on every computer in our school.
Dress code: Our goal is to allow all students the opportunity to be comfortably dressed and to be able to express themselves in a manner that does not disrupt, offend or intimidate students or adults. Inappropriate dress includes clothing that advertises displays or suggests drugs, alcohol, sex, profanity, weapons, tag names or gang affiliation. Tank tops, tube tops, shirts that expose the stomach (spaghetti straps, midriffs, tank tops that do not fully cover undergarments) are not allowed. Shorts and skirts should extend to mid-thigh. All pants should be worn at the hips (no sagging). If students wear inappropriate attire, they will be given a warning and asked to change.
Lost and found: The Lost & Found for clothing is located in the cafeteria. Smaller lost items are located in the main office. Every break, unclaimed clothing is given to a local charity, unless they have a name and then efforts are made to connect the item with the owner.
26 | Coho Kids Time
COHO Kids Time, which is operated by the Ballard Boys and Girls Club, offers on-site before and after school child care. For further information, visit their website; you will find registration forms there. The Program Director, Sara Roylance, is happy to answer any questions as well.
27 | Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to read our New Family Handbook. If you have questions or comments, please direct them to your Volunteer Coordinators. For additional information, you can also visit our school’s website at www.salmonbayschool.org.
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welcome
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history
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contact
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calendar
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bell times
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absences & tardies
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student health
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student safety
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getting to and from school
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lunch & recess
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communications
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special education
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autism continuum inclusion program
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alternative education
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elementary school organization
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middle school organization
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assessments
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norinne gann library
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special activities at school
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governing bodies
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volunteering
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standing committees
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fundraising
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enrichment & activities fees
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general
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