Weekly Newsletter 03/29/24 | |
Hello Salmon Bay Families! | |
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It has been busy at school! Today wrapped up a successful Spring Enrichment Program (SEP) for middle schoolers and middle schoolers alike. A huge thanks to all the parents and staff that make this unique program possible every year!
Also, we'd like to extend a huge thank you to the Salmon Bay Community for donating books to the First Annual Book Swap. The donations that came in from our community were thoughtful and plentiful! Kids were very excited to browse new books, and choose a favorite to take home. While helping kids during the week, I was impressed by the way kids perused through the books; they reminisced about favorite picture books, talked with each other about interesting covers, and helped friends find books when the decisions became too hard! Every student who came through the library this week was able to take a book home, and that is a wonderful thing! Thank you for making it happen!
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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. | |
April FOSB Board Meeting - Thursday, April 18th
6:30 PM (NEW START TIME)
Join us online for our April board meeting! This month’s meeting will be fully virtual with a hope that this lightens the load for everyone to attend the in person multi-culrutal night the evening before. A reminder that our meetings have a new earlier start time for the remainder of the year - now beginning at 6:30 instead of our former 7:00. Board meetings are open to all FOSB members - if you have a student at the school, you are automatically a member! This is a great way to learn about the work being done by FOSB in support of our school, and ways YOU can get involved! Meeting agendas and previous meeting minutes are posted here: https://www.friendsofsalmonbay.org/meetings-minutes/ Please email Caitlin and Julie with any questions.
Please use this link to join the meeting*
Meeting ID: 836 3649 7160, Passcode: 654321
*This link will work for all FOSB Board meetings throughout the year.
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Multicultural Celebration & Potluck, April 17th, 6-8 PM, Cafetorium
The FOSB Building Community Initiative and Racial Equity Team invites all Salmon Bay K-8 students, teachers, staff, and their families to a Multicultural Celebration & Potluck!
This event aspires to bring our school-wide community together to share and celebrate our diverse cultures, heritages, and whole selves through …
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Food, food, and more food!
- Arts and crafts
- Community collaborative projects
- Music, dance, and performances
Interested in brining a dish, leading a craft, or sharing something else that is meaningful to your culture? Sign-up here!
Everyone welcome, come as you are, and bring your appetite!
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Save the Date: FOSB Auction: Friday, May 3rd. 7-11 PM
Much more information will be coming about the upcoming FOSB auction, but for now, please save the date! The event will be 7-11 p.m. at Metropolist (2931 First Ave South). Ticket sales will begin in April with multiple price levels and a request to pay what you can. See below in the newsletter for ways you can get involved.
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FOSB Board Positions for 2024-25
FOSB is building the slate of board members for next school year now! In addition to the executive team (co-chairs, treasurers, secretary), and the automatically appointed staff (principal and teacher representatives) up to 15 Directors may be elected at the May 16 annual meeting, and candidates must announce their intention to either Co-Chair or the Secretary prior to the regular April 18 board meeting. If you are interested in joining the board, or have any questions, please reach out! fosbchair@gmail.com.
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Join Kids on the Run - Register now!
FOSB is launching a free before school running club on Wednesdays and Friday mornings from 7:45 am - 8:30 am. This program will run from Wednesday, April 17 until Friday, June 7. Parents and siblings are welcome to run with us. Our goal is to make running fun and help kids get a great start to the school day. Those who are interested can challenge themselves and register to run a 5k in June. This will be a gender-inclusive group and open to students in grades K through 5. Registration will stay open so kids can join at any time.
Register here.
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Announcing the Spring After School Programs!
The next session of our After School Programs for grades K-5 will start the week of April 15 and go through the week of June 10. We have an exciting lineup for elementary students.
Register now! Classes start the week of April 15
Parent volunteers are needed, and scholarships are available! Questions? Email the After School Committee at fosbafterschool@gmail.com.
Mondays: Creative Coding
(Grades 3-5; 3:35- 5 pm) : Learn to code by making your own custom video game! Learn the fundamental elements of coding or build on your existing skills.
Tuesdays: Japanese Club
(Grades K-5; 3:35 - 5 pm)
Learn the basics of the Japanese language, and learn about Japanese traditions, ceremonies, foods, and festivals.
Wednesdays: Wearable Art
(Grades 1-5; 2:15 - 3:15 pm)
Create art that you can wear! Tie dye clothes, make beads, and more, all using upcycled materials.
Thursdays: Pokemon Card Club
(Grades 2-5; 3:35 - 5 pm)
Learn how to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game! Class comes with decks for children to play with.
Friday: Chess Wizards
(Grades 1-5; 3:35 - 4:35 pm)
Classes geared for children of all skill levels, students build on their chess knowledge through lessons, tournaments, variation games and more.
Parent volunteers receive complimentary registration (or 50% off if you share the role) and access to early registration for their student. Email fosbafterschool@gmail.com if you’re interested.
Learn more and register here.
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Stay tuned for more details about the time, theme and details of the auction! Invites will be hitting your mailboxes soon. We can't wait to see you there! If you have any auction related questions, please email Auction Chair Shelby Reynolds.
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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. | |
Seattle School Board: District 2 and 4 Director Appointment
The Seattle School Board is appointing new directors to fill District 2 and District 4 director vacancies. Salmon Bay is represented by the director from District 2. Please see this link for more information.
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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:
Cell Phones:
We’d like to remind families that kids need to have their cell phones away for the day when they’re in school, preferably in their lockers. If your kids are feeling unwell at school, they should come down to the office instead of texting parents/guardians to be picked up. In addition, please refrain from texting your kids to let them know you’ll be picking them up. Please call the office and we will get them down for you. Thank you for your cooperation.
Youth & Teen Programs:
School Counsellor Rob would like to inform Middle School Families about UW Youth & Teen Programs for the summer. They have great enrichment opportunities. Please click here for their information.
Volunteer Info:
With the camps and other field trips coming up, we appreciate all of our volunteers for helping run these programs smoothly. If you are planning on chaperoning for any school activity, please make sure your SPS volunteering credentials are up to date. You can do so by going onto the volunteer portal, check for more information here. You can always reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator Elif with any questions.
Art Contest:
This spring, WA529 (Washington College Savings Plans) is hosting their 3rd annual art contest aimed at encouraging all K-12 students in Washington to dream big, think about their future, and explore their creative side!
Beginning April 1 through May 1, students can enter the WA529 “What’s Your Dream Job” Art Contest. Two (2) students from each grade level will win $529 deposited in a GET or DreamAhead higher education savings account (26 winners total)! There is a perk for schools too – three (3) schools that generate the most student entries, relative to the school’s total enrollment, will each receive $500 for their library! For complete contest details, or to see previous student entries and winners please visit this link. Winning entries will be announced on May 29 - National 529 Day. Good luck to all who enter!
All School News:
Future Education and Career Week this coming week!
This coming week, April 1-5, Salmon Bay teachers and staff are taking time to focus on conversations about high school, post-secondary options, and careers with students. In the cafetorium and in the 6th grade hallway you will see displays focused on different careers and career pathways. We hope this will lead to some good discussions on jobs, careers, different options for education and the importance of focusing on schoolwork while here at Salmon Bay.
Stop, Drop and Read:
Stop, Drop and Read will be Wednesday, April 3 for all grades. Students can wear PJ's and/or dress as their favorite book character, (appropriate school attire only). Students and staff will "stop, drop and read" at various times during the day. This is to encourage our love for books and reading at Salmon Bay and to wrap up National Reading Month.
Theatre Needs:
Middle School Theater’s production of “Cinderella Complex” needs some items. If you have any of the following to lend or give, please contact Rachel Street. If something is sentimental to you, please don’t volunteer. Thanks! We hope to see you at the play May 23rd and May 24th! Mark your calendars!
• Prom dresses (pastel colors or not). Think ballroom dresses or 50s or 80s styles)
• Old fashioned mop with the yarn on the end
• Mousetrap
• Bottle caps (soda bottle tops)
• Fairy Godmother wand
• Makeup compact (looks like it could be from the 1950s. No make up needed inside.)
• Mini picture frame
• Small gold cushion (for Cinderella’s glass slipper)
• Small dessert plates
• Small mini cardboard box (2-3)
• Birch leaves, branches, stems and twigs (anyone have a birch tree in your yard?)
• Fake set fireplace
• Plain colored air-dry clay
• Fake Food: Mini Chocolates (truffle size), Beef, Fish, Biscuits
• Mini rubber lizards
Middle School News:
A huge congratulations to our Salmon Bay Varsity Girls Basketball team and their coaches who won the city K-8 championship undefeated on March 16th.
Middle School finished their SEP days today. We had one big group go to the Zoo and another big group go to Bowl & Skate along with other smaller groups going to Jui Jitsu, Pottery and more.
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Note from School Nurse:
Our COVID guidelines have changed. Please see this link for specific information under the Symptoms, testing, and isolating section.
If you need a COVID home test kit, please let me know as we still have a small supply.
As a reminder, students cannot bring medication to school AND staff cannot administer over-the- counter prescription medication without a physician-signed Medication Authorization form.
If you would like this form, please reach out to me. 206-252-1727; smjonas@seattleschools.org
Thank you kindly,
Suzanne Jonas,
MSN RN Salmon Bay School Nurse
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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.
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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School Calendar Dates:
April 1-5: Your Future Education and Career Week
April 5: Salmon Bay Middle School Spring Fling
April 8: Second Trimester progress reports go live on the Source
April 17: 4th grade field trip for releasing Salmon to Piper Creek.
April 17: Multicultural Night, organized by FOSB
April 25: Class Picture Day
May 3: The FOSB auction, organized by FOSB
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Seen (and heard!) Around School: | |
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Just Desserts
Gabi taught a delicious SEP program this year!
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School-Wide Book Swap
Jenny's class found a book at the book swap!
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Cleat Exchange
Protect the Planet, Rescue Your Wallet, and Share Your Shoes! Bring your outgrown cleats for someone else to have. Take a pair that fits. Do either, or both! Please help keep the area clear by putting all cleats into boxes when finished finding yours. These boxes will be available Feb 26 - April 5, 2024. Contact fosbchair@gmail.com with any questions.
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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 ID Cards:
Families can now purchase an ID card online for $5. ID card orders take about 7-10 business days to arrive to the home.
2023-24 Salmon Bay K-8 Picture Days
Online Code: SPS student ID number
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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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Everyday Ways to Give
You can support Friends of Salmon Bay in everyday ways, like shopping at a merchant of your choice or searching online. Details about programs offered by Fred Meyer, Bing, and Office Depot/Office Max are on our website. Consider signing up!
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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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Climate Action Families
FOSB was reached out to by Kirsten, a graduate intern at Climate Action Families (CAF), where since 2013 they've been:
- Fostering Climate Justice: Building a youth-centered, intergenerational movement focusing on resilience and equity.
- Championing Youth Empowerment: Elevating youth voices through legal advocacy, policy advocacy, community organizing, and creative expression.
- Cultivating Community Strength: Healing and transformative action are at the heart of our work.
They are looking for organizations or individuals to join their CAF Connections email group to:
- Connect and Collaborate: Join our network of educators and youth program supporters who are also concerned about climate, environment, and social justice.
- Share Ideas and Learn: Exchange ideas, resources, and strategies to magnify our collective impact and ensure young people have the tools and access they need.
- Stay Informed: Receive updates on legal, policy, and community events
More info about their work: www.climateactionfamilies.org. If you are interested in joining this list on behalf of FOSB and then connecting back ideas and information to our school community, please email both fosbchair@gmail.com and kirstenhallock@climateactionfamilies.org. If you are interested in joining the list for your own self, feel free to reach out only to Kirsten.
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Lincoln High School PTSA
If you have an 8th grader planning to attend Lincoln High School, this message is for you. The Lincoln High School PTSA is seeking candidates to fill several positions, including the Executive Board, for the 2024-25 school year. Each position can have two people share the responsibilities. They will be scheduling information sessions to meet the current PTSA Board members and answer questions. Questions? Email Ann at lincolnptsavp@gmail.com
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Why Study French at Ballard HS?
- Get college credit in French 3.
- AP French Language and Culture.
- 40 to 50% of English vocabulary comes from French.
- Improve your score on the verbal section of the SAT.
- Stand out for college.
- French Club (cooking, trivia, …)
- National French Contest (medals, certificates)
- Trip to France
Questions? Please contact Madame Sturgeon.
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Link to sign up for Spring break camps here. Link to sign-up for Sunday games here. | |
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