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Weekly Newsletter 02/02/24
(please click through at the bottom of this email so you see all our news!)
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Hello Salmon Bay Families! | |
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Reading is a core component of our children's education. It is also an integral way for us to understand the world around us. Through books we are able to connect with characters who become friends, and we are able to become the heroes and the heroines of fantastic adventures. And, perhaps more importantly, we are able to see the world from the perspectives of our friends and neighbors who experience the world differently. A good book allows us to experience and value stories, and to challenge narratives that we have taken for granted all our lives. Books that we read in childhood especially, have a way of sitting in our minds and becoming a part of our life-long perspective.
As we begin Black History Month, I’d like to pass along these book recommendations that our wonderful librarian, Corinna, put together for students and families.
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Picture books here. (small selection pictured) | |
Chapter books here. (small selection pictured) | |
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On another book related note, we still need volunteers for the upcoming book fair! Please see below in the newsletter for sign-up info.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
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Note: if you are planning a class, grade band, or all-school event that is not currently listed in the FOSB newsletter, online calendar, or FOSB FB events and would like for it to be added, please reach out to fosbnewsletter@gmail.com with relevant details to have them added. | |
TONIGHT: 1st Grade Fun Night: Friday, February 2nd 6pm - 7:30pm
All 1st Grade families, siblings etc welcome to join us for a fun social night in the SB Cafeteria. Details to follow but for now, just know you need to bring a sense of fun and your kiddos!
Unfortunately, this is not a drop off event, at least one parent/guardian must stay with their children! But we would hope that it would also be a good social gathering for the grown ups too!
Thank you!!
The 1st Grade “Building Community Initiative” (BCI) group.
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3rd Grade Movie Night: Friday, February 9th 5:30-8:00pm
All families, siblings etc welcome to join us for a movie night in the SB Cafeterium. Please bring low chairs, pillows, sleeping bags, blankets, etc. to get cozy. You are welcome to bring food and snacks, but we ask that everyone helps to clean up after the event.
Unfortunately, this is not a drop off event, parents must stay with their children! Additionally, families/students should not be exploring other areas of the school.
Please send ideas for a movie to show to Taylor.silver@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alexa, Amy, Tricia, and Taylor
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FOSB Budget Meeting, Sunday, February 11th, 2024, 7-8:30 pm via Zoom
All are welcome to join; input is welcome and valuable as we discuss the budget for the 2024/2025 school year. Please join us using this Link.
The meeting agenda can be found here.
Thank you to everyone who filled out the budget survey! Congratulations to our winners from the budget survey drawing: Jacqueline Anderson, Sonia Alenda, and Brian Kaku. Enjoy your gift certificates to Jumpin' Jimmy's!
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Let’s Go Sounders!
FOSB Community Building Initiative Team has some fun sporting event opportunities coming up! First up - Seattle Sounders! We had a blast last year at Lumen Field. Some of us even got to watch part of the game on the field! If you missed your chance last year, we’re going back! Get your tickets early as inventory is limited.
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What: Seattle Sounders vs Colorado Rapids
Where: Lumen Field
When: March 16 at 12:30pm
Who: Salmon Bay Student and families
How: Tickets are $35 each. Please purchase through SchoolPay (look for "nonprofit groups" tab). Tickets sold quickly last year, so don’t wait!
Scholarship donations are greatly appreciated to help make these events equitable, no amount is too small! Donations are accepted through SchoolPay.
For scholarships, please email FOSB Treasurers at fosbtreasurer@gmail.com before February 12th, 2024. Email syl@sylvialoh.com for questions.
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Save the date! The 2024 FOSB Auction is Friday, May 3.
Planning is underway for the annual FOSB auction and you won't want to miss the experience. Our live event will be held at Metropolist in SODO on Friday, May 3. Doors will open at 7 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help the auction committee put this massive event together. We are currently looking for people to help create decor. We will have jobs for those who want to create items while binge-watching a tv show at home and we will have jobs for those who want to work in small groups together on a larger piece! If interested in helping with decor, please contact Decor Lead Erin Rosenberg (erinkpate@gmail.com).
If you have an item to donate to our live auction line-up or interested in hosting an auction party this year, please contact Auction Chair Shelby Reynolds (shelby@ShineEventDesign.com).
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Lost & Found Clean Out:
Final Day to Claim items is 2/16
Big thanks to the parents who sorted lost and found items on Wednesday. To view an album of photos, please click here; this is everything that was in the lost and found as of 1/30. Last day to claim items is the Friday before winter break (2/16); please claim any items directly from the lost and found by then. Unclaimed items will be donated to Mary’s Place and Goodwill. Please email fosbnewsletter@gmail.com with any questions.
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Save the Date: Multicultural Celebration & Potluck
Wednesday, April 17th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
SAVE THE DATE! The FOSB Building Community Initiative (BCI) invites the entire Salmon Bay Community to a Multicultural Celebration & Potluck. This event aspires to bring our community together to share and celebrate our diverse cultures, heritages, and whole selves through food, music, hands-on activities (arts, crafts & games), and live performances. Families can participate by simply attending or volunteering to share something that feels meaningful to you and your cultural identification.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We're currently in the planning stages, and looking for several go-getters to join small teams that organize the communities' contributions to the potluck, hands-on-activities, and performances. Please consider volunteering as a coordinator by clicking here to learn more and sign up! We are hopeful that coordinators can begin working with BCI leaders to plan and secure participation in February, with the bulk of organizing occurring a few weeks prior to the event - no more than a couple hours per week.
Questions? Want to help? Contact Chase Treisman (phone: (480) 787-6531 or chasetreisman@gmail.com)
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Volunteer Opportunity: Teacher Snack Shack
We continue to keep snacks supplied for our teachers; if you are able, please volunteer to bring snacks, drinks or Keurig pods to school on Fridays. Feel free to drop snacks in the front office or the Volunteer Coordinator office. Sign-up for snack delivery here.
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School Spirit Wear
Want to show some school pride? Salmon Bay apparel is available for purchase online! You can choose from a variety of shirts and sweatshirts and have them delivered straight to your door. Both Youth and Adult sizes are available. Use this link to order.
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School Crossing Guard - Still Needed
Seattle Schools is hiring crossing guards at multiple locations including Salmon Bay! You can find out more by clicking on this link.
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Get to know the PTO (that's FOSB!): | |
Stay Connected
Set yourself up to stay aware of FOSB events and news this school year! Sign up here to receive FOSB emails as they are released. Subscribe to our web calendar at this link, or follow us on FaceBook for more info about meetings and events.
Additionally, there are GoogleGroups and Facebook groups for most grade bands. If you’re looking for a way to connect with other Salmon Bay parents and caregivers, consider joining the relevant Google and/or Facebook Group for community building amongst parents and caregivers in the same grade levels and classes as your kid(s)! To be added to the appropriate email list(s), send an email to sb-join-email@googlegroups.com, and let us know which grade group(s) you would like to join.
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More Info on FOSB Committees:
Please check out our website for more information about FOSB’s existing committees and ways to get involved!
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The following dates, activities & announcements pertain to the school and come from information provided by school staff/teachers/admin. We are pleased to include them as reminders to our community, but this may not be an exhaustive list of everything the school has planned. Please check with your student’s teacher(s) or office staff for more information. | |
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News from Principal Dixon:
Middle School Families, please ensure that you have made your payments for the upcoming SEP programs. You can do full or partial payments (if you’re requesting partial scholarship) through School Pay. If you are requesting any scholarship please contact school counsellor Rob to arrange for it. You can reach him at rabright@seattleschools.org. If you have any problems with payments, please reach out to our volunteer coordinator Elif at elgumrukmokr@seattleschools.org
We kindly ask that parents emailing anything related to attendance to use
attendance inbox instead of office staffs’ individual email addresses at
salmonbay.attendance@seattleschools.org
If you have any trips or family events planned during school time for 3 or more days, we kindly ask that you fill out a planned absence form that you can pick up from the office.
Parents, please remind your students that if they do not feel well that they should go to the office so the nurse can assess them and then follow up with you (parents, guardians). Students should have their phones away for the day and should not be calling or texting you in class. Our expectation is that if they need to contact you, they do so in the office, we greatly appreciate your support with this.
Middle School
MS Girls’ Volleyball
Meeting in the East Gym (Mr. G’s Gym) Monday 2/5 at lunch. If you are interested in playing volleyball this Spring, come meet with Coach Nicolette! Parents, if your student is interested in volleyball, please fill out this interest form.
MS Track
Parents, if your student is interested in running track this Spring, please fill out this interest form.
Yearbook
We are having a yearbook cover contest! Everyone who wants to submit a cover is welcome to participate. It would be ideal if each person could create a front AND back cover, but if you just want to do a front cover that would be okay too. Make sure your covers follow these guidelines:
- They must be school appropriate
- They should be neat, final drafts
- Covers should be your own original artwork
- Submitted on 8.5” x 11” paper, in portrait
- Most importantly, covers should be related to Salmon Bay and express our
- community values
Once you have made your covers (if it is physical) bring it to room 318 or (if it is digital) email it to kmmuller@seatleschools.org. Make sure your covers are neat final drafts, appropriate, original artwork and are 8.5” by 11”. All covers are due February 9th
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Global Reading Challenge: Wednesday, February 7th at 10-11 am
Students have been working hard every week on Wednesdays at lunch 10:55-11:35 in the library on practicing for the challenge. The in-house challenge is on Wednesday, February 7 from 10-11am in the library. There will be a guest public librarian from Ballard running the show. Salmon Bay 4th and 5th grade teams compete against one another. Families are welcome to come and watch and cheer on students. If you are interested in making signs or having t-shirts made for your child’s team, please do! It will be a full house as we have over 50 students competing this year. The winning team from this challenge will go to the Seattle Central Library on a field trip with me on March 12. Details to come. We will take public transportation for this field trip.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Secret Garden Book Fair
February 12th-16th
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Secret Garden Book Fair is coming to Salmon Bay!
When: Feb. 12-16th 8:30-4:30 daily in the Library
Please come and support Secret Garden Book Store and the Salmon Bay Library by purchasing high quality books! This book fair cannot run without parent volunteers! Please consider volunteering this week to help out. See sign up genius here.
A note from Corinna:
This is the week of Feb.12-16th from 8:30-4:00pm. I need help Tuesday afternoon, all day Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. This event cannot run smoothly without volunteer help. (see link above to sign-up).
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Upcoming Camp Dates: Spring 2024 Class Camp Trips
* Please note: these camps are planned by the staff at Salmon Bay, not by FOSB. Please keep an eye out for pertinent planning information from your child’s teacher(s). Dates listed here could possibly change - check in with teachers for the most current info or if you have specific questions.
March 18 – 21, 2024: 5th Grade at Camp Islandwood
May 20 – 22, 2024: 3rd Grade at Camp Colman
May 22 – 23, 2024: 1st Grade at Indianola
June 3-5, 2024: 4th Grade at Camp Seymour
June 4 – 7, 2024: 8th Grade at Camp Orkila
June 5 – 7, 2024: 7th Grade at Camp Naturebridge
June 7, 2024: Kindergarten Camp Day
June 12 – 13, 2024: 2nd Grade at Camp Indianola
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Spring Salmon Bay Ultimate
Spring is coming. So is Ultimate! If your 3rd - 8th grade student is interested, please go ahead and fill out this interest form. If you have any questions, please email Genie Kim at geniee@gmail.com.
More details to follow about the league registration (DiscNW) and payment/player dues.
Elementary school (ES)
Practice starts on March 1st right after school on the upper field at Salmon Bay. Practice - Fridays. Games - Saturdays, starting March 9th. Great Seattle Area. Please fill out this interest form if your student is interested in joining: ES player interest form
- Players dues include the jersey. We will share the link to pay the dues soon.
- Once you fill out the form, you'll receive another email to register your player on DiscNW.
Middle school (MS)
Practice starts on the week of Feb 12th. No practice during mid winter break. MS new player interest form NEW PLAYERS ONLY
Returning players : please do not fill out the form UNLESS you need to make a change of the player's personal info. The link to pay the players' dues will be available soon. Your player's' dues do not include the team jersey. Purchasing a jersey is optional.
First four weeks of practice - Mon and Thur. We will have practice on Wed, March 13th. Please note that this is subject to change.
From March 18th, this is our practice schedule.
6th grade - Mon (SB) Fri (LH)
7th grade - Wed (SB), Fri (LH)
8th grade - Tue (SB), Fri (LH)
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School Calendar Dates:
• February 1 – February 29: Open Enrollment School Choice priority applications will be accepted (tiebreakers apply)
• February 6th: SBK8 enrollment tour (Elementary @6PM, MS @7PM)
• February 7th: Global Reading in-house challenge.
• February 12-16: Secret Garden Book Fair
• February 19-23: Mid Winter Break
• March 1 – May 31: School Choice late applications will be accepted (NOT eligible for tiebreakers).
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Hi! Do you want to keep your finger on the legislative pulse for the SB community? We could use your help; if this interests you, please reach out to fosbchair@gmail.com. | |
WSPTA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: 2024 Legislative Session: Week 2
Last week was a busy week in Olympia, including WSPTA’s Focus on Advocacy campaign. Here's a summary of last week’s legislative activity by WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan, and don’t forget to track bills with her latest Bill Status Report.
Some bills of interest:
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SB 6216 would establish a statewide network for student mental and behavioral health.
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HB 2309 would establish the Washington 13 Free Guarantee to pay for one year of community/technical college for all Washington public high school graduates within 1 year of graduation.
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HB 2374 would establish the Washington Promise Program to pay for 2 years of community/technical college for Washington public high school graduates from families with incomes 150% below the median family income.
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HB 2018 would task state agencies with creating a model policy for restricting mobile phone use in schools and would require school districts to adopt their own policies and procedures by the 2027-28 school year.
Interested in learning more? The WSPTA has organized Action Alerts to keep you posted on the legislative session. More info.
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Meet Our School Board Rep, Liz Rankin: Monday, 2/12 at 6:30
On Monday, 2/12 at 6:30pm the North Beach Elementary PTA will be hosting District 1 School Board Representative Liza Rankin for a Q&A session (after a very brief PTA meeting). We know it can be difficult to get face to face time with the Board and we'd love to share our time with our neighboring schools.
Our school is small, so please make sure that those who wish to attend register in case there is a large interest in this event. People also have the option of submitting their questions anonymously before the meeting. I've also attached a flyer to send in your newsletter if you'd like.
Questions: contact Beth Carman at president@northbeachpta.org.
Where: Our address is 9018 24th Ave NW. At this time, we are hosting this meeting in person only.
When: Monday, 2/12 at 6:30pm
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SPS Board Proposal Information
A group of SPS parents/caregivers from across the city have come together to share information about upcoming SPS Board proposals, and to figure out actions to support our schools and students. The group formed a group called All Together for Seattle Schools. Find out more on their website here.
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Upcoming School Open Houses/Registration Info: | | |
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Ballard High School Prospective Families Night: February 8, 2024 | | |
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Center School Open House:
Thursday, February 15th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
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Is your 8th grader thinking about high school? The Center School will be hosting an open house in February for prospective students and families. Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 5:30-7:30 p.m. There will be student led tours and information sessions for both students and parents.
Click here for a short video about The Center School and an RSVP link for the Feb 15th event.
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Sustainable Ballard Board Game & Puzzle Swap.
When: Sunday, February 11
Location: Ballard Library Meeting Room
Cost: FREE!
Check-in: 12-12:20pm
Swap: 12:20-12:45pm
Click hyperlink for more details. All are welcome. No RSVP needed.
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Children’s Piano Lessons Available with Chandry Abreu
Chandry Abreu is a vocalist and piano teacher who brings her passion of music and love of singing to her students. Chandry’s experience in early childhood education has helped her develop age appropriate pedagogy in children’s music instruction. Chandry is an experienced early childhood teacher with a background in classroom teaching as both a kindergarten and 1st grade teacher. She is additionally experienced in Dalcroze Eurhythmics, a pedagogy in which kinesthetic movement, ear training, solfegetto, and improvisation are key components in learning and enjoying music. Teaching highlights include 10+ years as a kindergarten and first grade classroom teacher as well as teaching as a faculty at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music in New York. Other credentials: BA in Music: Voice Performance, M.S.Ed in Early Childhood Education, active teaching artist/musician/performer. She teaches from her home in Green Lake.
Weekdays 3-6pm, Sat & Sun
Free 30 Min Lesson
Contact: CApianovoiceseattle@gmail.com or click here for more info
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SPARTS Summer Camps
SPARTS is a unique blend of sports, arts, and science, providing a dynamic and enriching experience for elementary school students. We believe in fostering a holistic approach to education and recreation, and our camp is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and physical activity. Our program is designed to keep children active and stimulated while providing a safe and nurturing environment. We designed each session to complement the educational values of our schools and can help students maintain and enhance their academic achievements over the summer. In past years we have offered this exclusively to Adams students, but this year we wanted to extend the invitation to include students from our broader community.
SPARTS camp runs for 3 weeks in July. Our program is solely staffed with Seattle Public School educators who are passionate about working with children. In our commitment to making SPARTS accessible to all families, we are pleased to offer scholarships for those in need. Our goal is to create an inclusive and diverse community where every child can thrive.
We understand the importance of effective communication with parents, and we hope that you can include information about SPARTS in your newsletter and/or any other forms of parent communication that you find suitable. More details can be found on 6crickets, where parents can access registration information and learn more about the exciting activities we have planned.
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Illumination Learning Studio Opportunities:
School-Year and Summer Camps!
Illumination Learning Studio has some exciting themes out this year! School-Year Camps are run from our Greenwood Studio. Summer Camps are run from both our Ballard and Greenwood studios.
Mid-Winter Break - Comics and Zines
Spring Break - ILS Goes 80's
June 19th - From Trash to Treasure
Pre-K Story Hour
For your rising Kindergartner families – We are hosting a Free Pre-K Story Times at Illumination Learning Studio Ballard on the 3rd Saturday of each month - we just ask that you register so we know how many supplies to prepare! Learn more here.
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Read-a-Rama
Register Now for Read-a-Rama Training
Want to help grow passionate readers in 2024? Register now for our in-person Read-a-Rama training on February 3rd in Seattle. Learn to Chiggy Cheer, practice interactive read-along skills, and develop the hands-on tools to help foster enthusiastic readers. This training is a great resource for educators, librarians, parents and grandparents, or anyone who is excited about reading with children. Register at this link or visit read-a-rama.org
Saturday, Feb 3rd
10 am to 4:30 pm
Ballard First Lutheran Church
Hands-on interactive training that prepares participants to get kids excited about reading!
Save the Date for Camp Read-a-Rama in 2024
Read-a-Rama's 2024 children's camp dates are here! Join us for one of our fun and fabulous spring day camps, and mark your calendars for summer camp in July and August. Camp locations and registration information will be shared in January.
Save the Dates
Winter/Spring Saturday Camps, all dates 9:30-4 pm
February 17, March 16, April 27, May 18
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Ballard Basketball: Mid-Winter Break Camps
Dates: February 20 - 23
Location: Ballard Boys and Girls Club
Times:9:30am - 12:30pm for 3rd-5th grade all genders (beginner to intermediate)
12:30pm-3:30pm for 6th-8th grade boys (intermediate)
Scholarships are available so fees aren't a barrier to participation
To register for Mid Winter Spring and & Summer Break Camps, visit this link. Questions? Email Sara Wetstone at ballardbasketballinfo@gmail.com
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Women in Chemical Engineering at the University of Washington presents:
Introduce a Girl to Food Science
This event uses food in engaging STEM demonstrations to teach young girls and gender expansive folks ages 6-15 about science! All are welcome regardless of age or gender. This event is completely free for all participants!
When: February 10th, 2024, 12 P.M.- 3 P.M.
Where: Husky Union Building (HUB)
Event Registration: click here
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Hearts!
A fun bulletin board, seen outside Margaret's second grade class.
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1st Grade Dragon Party!
Thanks to the BCI for putting on this amazing evening for our first graders (and their families)!
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