Students

Fall 2011
October, November, December
HOMEWORK CLUB: MS Students, if you would like some help with school work and organization, a place to get work finished before you go home, and a chance to meet new friends, join us for homework club! Staff members will help you navigate successfully through your classes and help with research, writing, and math. Location: Rm 309 or 209 Instructors: -Janet, Rm.309 on Monday or Joelle, Rm.209on Thurs. Dates: Oct. 3-Dec.15 Time: Until 4:30.
NOTE: Students and parents will be asked to sign a Homework Club contract.

SCHOLARS TABLE: This is a teacher recommended class, an opportunity for students to reflect on and develop Action Plans for their social and academic goals; a time to receive personal attention and tutoring to assist with homework. Students will get help with decision-making and be able to work on reading skills and reviewing number sense; Location: Library Instructor: Gabriel Kidane Day: Tues and Th. Dates: Oct.4-Dec.14. Time: Until 4:30.

JAZZ BAND: Jazz Band offers students a chance to learn to play Jazz music in a combo setting. The rhythm section includes bass, drums, guitar, and piano. The melodies are provided by the wind or string instruments. Students will improve their performance abilities by learning to play Jazz standards and the blues, and by learning to improvise melodies. Location: Band room. Instructor: Mark Oesterle Day: Monday Dates: Oct.3-Dec.12 Time: Until 4:30.

FALL PLAY: "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain, adapted by Glyde Hart King and Riley Richards. Auditions Mon.Oct.3 Room 306. Call-backs Tues.Oct. 4, Rm.306. Rehearsals October 10-Dec 8, Mon, Tues, Thurs,3-4:30pm. Performances Thurs Dec 8 @ 7pm; Fri Dec 9 @ 7pm; Sat Dec 10 @ 2pm. There are some major roles, minor roles, a need for townspeople,and five people for the backstage crew running lights, sound, etc. Director: Glyde Hart King - 206-252-1773 or ghking@seattleschools.org Rehearsals and performances in cafetorium. Date: Oct.3-Dec.10

MOUNTAIN BIKING: Students ride to a different location in north Seattle on five Fridays. This club includes instruction on safety, group riding, legal rules of the road and biking skills. Instructors: Nick Woehlbrandt, Marian Wagner Day: Fri, Dates: Oct.7,21,28, Nov.4,18.
Time: Until 4:30 REMEMBER: THERE IS NO OST BUS FOR FRIDAY ACTIVITIES.

CO-ED GOLF TEAM: (Class is in negotiations) Students will go to Interbay Golf Center to learn new golf skills and improve their games. An Interbay golf instructor will provide instruction and students will hit balls at the range each week. A round of golf will be played on the Interbay course at the final session. Previous experience not necessary but beneficial. Bring your own clubs or use Interbay clubs. Parents will provide transportation between school and Interbay and students will be back at school in time to catch OST bus. Instr: Jay Sasnett Day: Thurs. Dates: TBD. Time: until 4:30. Call Jay with any questions (784-9177 evenings.).

SCHOOL SAFETY LEADERS: Students will be involved in making Salmon Bay School a safe place. They will work to become peer leaders and mediators. It is a great opportunity for students to learn about school safety, bullying prevention, and intervention and preparedness. Instr: Keith McLaren, Day: Tues. Dates: Oct.4-Dec.13. Time: until 4:30.

ROBOTICS: The team will be designing and building a robot using the Lego Mindstorms NXT Robotics kit which they will then submit it to the yearly competition. Instr: Tom Kolar Day. Wed. Dates: Oct.5-Dec. 14 (this activity will continue until end of school year). Time: until 4;30

POETRY CLUB: A time for listening to poetry, reading poetry, sharing poetry, discussing poetry and/or writing poetry. Faye will present poems for discussion and encourage students to present and/or write their own. Instr: Faye Thornburgh and Linda Illman Day: Thurs.
Dates: Oct 6,20. Nov. 3, 17. Dec. 1, 15. (every other Thurs.)

OPEN GYM: Practice your skills and play some pick-up games until basketball season starts. Fridays in the fall we will work on shooting, dribbling, and passing skills while refining our games by practicing against each other. All levels welcome. Bring gym clothes and shoes. Instr: Keith McLaren Day: Fri.,Oct. 7 until basketball season starts.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE and GIRLS SOCCER : These are Athletic Department activities. Teams play games against other middle schools in the Seattle Public School district.
Girls Soccer Coach: Joel Maier, Days: M and Th, Practice until 4:30.
Ultimate Coach: Sam Olson, Days: T and Th . Practice until 4:30.

Physical Form
Before participating in Seattle School Public Schools athletic program, a physical is required. A physical is good for thirteen months. If you will participate in one or more of the above sports offerings, a physical form filled-in by your doctor is due by the first practice of the season, please turn in to the main office. Physical Forms are available in the main office. Download Physical Form.

Eligibility

• Student must be assigned to the school for which he/she is playing.
• A private and/or home-schooled student may play for the neighborhood public school they would be assigned to if the private school does not have a team that competes with other schools.
• Note: it shall be the “receiving schools” responsibility to insure that the private and/or home-school student meets all the requirements.
• Completed application including parent/guardian consent
• Current (within one school year) physical examination prior to participating any practice or game.

Participation

• Student must be maintaining a 2.0 academic GPA in every class on game day:
  • Students must complete a “Student Athlete Progress Report” not earlier than the day before a game.
  • For Special Ed students only: IEP team will be involved in final decisions regarding eligibility of special education students.
  • The report must be signed by every teacher
  • In addition, the student and a designated administrator must sign the report.
  • All coaches must carry copies of signed progress reports with them to the athletic event.
• Student must not be under any disciplinary action on game day: expulsion, suspension, in-school suspension, after-school detention and/or any other behavioral eligibility rules determined by the school: i.e. assigned to Saturday School for behavioral issues.
• Student cannot be absent from school for any or part of game day except for extraordinary circumstances. Examples of extraordinary circumstances would be attendance at a funeral or a dental emergency. The principal will make the final determination.
• Student meets Team Coach’s rules:
  • Student fulfills practice requirements
  • Student attends study table/academic Saturday School
  • “Citizenship or Sportsmanship” rules that are established by the coach

2010 Spring Boy’s Soccer Schedule

Tournaments

Spring 2010 Co-Ed Track Schedule

Ultimate Frisbee @ Salmon Bay

Fall-2011 

Welcome to the Fall Ultimate Frisbee Season!

Ultimate Frisbee is a uniquely wonderful sport that relies upon the “spirit of the game” philosophy. Sportsmanship is the most important aspect of “spirit of the game” and players have the responsibility to make and keep all play fair. Highly competitive play is encouraged but never at the expense of mutual respect of other players. Salmon Bay’s teams have a strong reputation for showing some of the best sportsmanship in the league.

All players must have a current physical before they can play in a game. Physicals are good for 24 months, so if you have one for another sport and it’s on file here at school, you’re good to go. This is a District Policy.

Fall Season: The fall season runs from Sept through October 29.

Practices: We will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 at Salmon Bay Upper Field and Loyal Heights Playfield.

-On Tuesdays we will be practicing at Loyal Heights Field.

-On Thursdays we will be practicing at Salmon Bay.

Games: Coed games will be played on Saturdays. Schedule is posted.

Teams: There are three Frisbee teams this season and some players may be playing on multiple teams.

1. Coed A-team

2. Coed B-team (red)

3. Coed C-team (black)

Transportation: After school bus transportation is available for practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please indicate that you need transportation on the OST form. There is often a time delay between when your child hands in the OST transportation form and when they are added to the bus drivers list. Please turn in these forms ASAP.

Paperwork: All students must have FIVE forms returned in order to play:

1. A current physical

2. OST form

3. Salmon Bay Ultimate Form (this form)

4. Weekly grade report (Will be turned in at practice on Tuesday)

5. DiscNW Participation and Concussion Form

Fees: The fee for spring Frisbee is 35 dollars. This fee covers league fees, Spring Reign fees, and practice equipment. Please let Sam or Amanda know if you are in need of a scholarship.

Gear Needed: White and dark shirt, athletic shorts, and cleats. Molded soccer cleats for grass work well. Players should also bring a water bottle to practices and games. In cold or rainy weather, players will need warmer athletic clothes and a hat. Players may want to bring a Frisbee with their name on it, although we have a number of school Frisbees for them to use.

Reminders: Please keep in mind Amanda and I created multiple smaller teams to give ALL our players substantial playing time. It is important to remind your player of this as we need consistent attendance throughout the season to build cohesion as a team. Thank you for your support!

Post-Game Treat Schedule and Post-Season Party: This is usually organized via email for each of the three teams. Stay tuned…

Contact: Sam Olson: soolson@seattleschools.org 252-1777 Amanda Kostic: amanda_kostic@yahoo.com 465-2294 Player’s Name_________________________________________________

Parent Name(s)_______________________________________________

Phone #____________________________________________________

Emergency Phone #____________________________________________________

Email: (Print Please)________________________________________________

Team Fees: Cash or Check. Please make checks payable to Salmon Bay FOSB. ___ Team Fee ($35)

Welcome to what will be the most challenging, relevant, and rewarding project of your academic career thus far. This yearlong project will consist of a research component (including an interview), a writing component, and finally, a presentation component.

Your first step is to choose a topic. Choosing a topic that will hold your interest all year will be key to making this a meaningful project. You might ask yourself the following questions to define your project:

1. What are my dearest values?
2. What am I curious about?
3. What things do I consider to be fun?

After you have determined your topic, you will form an essential question about that topic. An essential question (EQ) is a meaningful question that requires research and deep thought to understand or answer. It is not a question that is likely to be answered in one book – rather, you will need to use numerous sources for information, and then use your own thinking to finally answer your question. To help you focus the scope of your project, you will be guided through the process of determining your essential question and three “need to know” questions about it. The “need to knows“ (NTK) will be main areas of research in your topic.

Here are some examples of topics, essential questions, and need to knows:

A service learning/mentorship experience has traditionally been an important part of the 8th Grade Project. This year, the experience will not be part of the formal project, and there will not be any designated school time for service-learning in the spring. However, students may choose to incorporate service learning into their 8th grade project on their own time, with the understanding that it is not a requirement. Students who already have connections or ideas about service learning or a mentorship may complete service on their own throughout the year and use that experience as information in their research or presentation.

“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 instruction on how to access “The Source” in the main office or on the district website.

All middle school students use computers for word processing, spreadsheets, classroom presentations, and the Internet. Our library catalog is accessible via the school district’s internet on every computer in our school.