Weekly Newsletter 04/19/24 | |
Hello Salmon Bay Families! | |
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We've reached the end of another fun and busy week! We'd like to extend a huge thanks to all the community members who came out for the return of FOSB's Multicultural Potluck. The evening was an amazing combination of delicious food, beautiful performances, fun community crafts, and sharing of cultures.
If you're visiting the school, check out the hearts that are still hanging up in the Cafeterium. Each one holds a positive affirmation or though written by a Salmon Bay student. I love the thought of kids looking up and reading them during lunch on an especially hard day. Principal Dixon shared a quote by Desmond Tutu, "Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." That's what these hearts in the cafeteria are - a little bit of good.
So many volunteer hours went into creating this event - THANK YOU!
And, looking forward, we have so many things happening between now and the end of the school year. We ask a lot of our parent community, and it continually amazes me to see how our community shows up.
Our next big event is the FOSB Auction, coming up on May 3rd. Please see below in our email for ways to get involved, buy your ticket and come together in community to support our school.
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April 25th: 5th Grade Trivia Night
5th graders and their families are invited to join us for a kids vs adults trivia night on Thursday, April 25th from 6:00-8:00 PM in the school cafetorium. Stay tuned to sign-up for snacks and drinks. Questions? Contact Katie Roberts.
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FOSB Auction - A Night at the Library: Friday, May 3rd. 7-11 PM
You don’t want to miss a minute of this year’s auction experience! See below in the newsletter for ways you can get involved.
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Lunchroom Volunteers Needed:
Volunteers needed in the elementary lunch period from 11:10-12:05 daily. Please check that your volunteer paperwork is up to date and sign up here. Ms A appreciates any days you can come in to assiste her during lunch!
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Salmon Bay has partnered with Seattle Mariners to offer discounted tickets to our students and families for their June 1st game against the LA Angels. Join us for an evening of fun with other Salmon Bay families!
What: Seattle Mariners vs LA Angels
Where: T-Mobile Park
When: June 1 at 4:15pm
Who: Salmon Bay students and families
How: Tickets are $12 each. Please purchase through SchoolPay.
Scholarship donations are greatly appreciated to help make these events equitable, no amount is too small! Donations are accepted through school pay.
For scholarships, please email fosbtreasurer@gmail.com
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Reminder to Pay Enrichment Fees:
Teachers were asked by our office staff to remind families about paying their yearly enrichment fees as there are still about 90 families that haven’t paid them this year. This $100 enrichment fee helps pay for field trips throughout the year.
To pay: log into your “SPS The Source” account and click the “SchoolPay” tab. The item is named “Elementary Enrichment Fee 2023-23”. If you wish, you can also contribute to the enrichment donation fund via “Scholarship Donation for Elementary Enrichment 2023-24”. The full amount every family is asked is $100 for the entire year. If you haven’t paid yet and need any kind of financial assistance (full or partial scholarship), please reach out to our volunteer coordinator, Elif.
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This year’s auction will be anything but quiet! Once again, our auction features an online experience and an in-person event. Text BOOK now to 71760 to register for free, then browse the auction items and parties, buy a raffle ticket, read about this year’s fund-a-need. And, don’t forget to buy your event ticket for the in-person experience on May 3rd from 7-11 pm at Metropolist (2931 First Ave South). Walk through the doors into the magical, mysterious “Night at the Library.” You are encouraged to dress to the theme; perhaps as your favorite book character, author, or librarian or showing support for banned books! Click here for more details. | |
Auction Volunteer Opportunities:
Day-of Auction Help
There are a number of day-of auction volunteer needs! Take a look here and consider signing up to help out.
Donation Pick-Up:
Anyone heading to Vancouver, WA - Portland, OR area before Apr. 26? We are seeking help with picking up beverage donation for the Salmon Bay Auction.
The business generously donated about 3 cases or 108 bottles of soda. Pick up would need to occur M-F during business hours 7 am- 5pm from their Ridgefield, WA warehouse.
Please contact Elenka Jarolimek if available: 206-940-5120
Decor Creation:
Our theme is "A Night at the Library," and a big part of our decor is books! If you are interested in helping with a very simple book folding project, please email Erin Rosenberg; its an easy project to work on while binging a show or having a family movie night! Supplies and a quick tutorial will be provided.
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4th Grade Carkeek Salmon Release: | |
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On Wednesday April 17th, Salmon Bay fourth graders went to Carkeek Park to release the chum salmon that we have raised into fry. While we were there, we did three main activities. The first thing we did was release the salmon into the imprint pond! Each student got a cup to fill. Half with creek water and half with tank water. Then they got 1-4 salmon to release into the imprint pond. The imprint pond allows the salmon to get used to the smell of the creek. This helps them to find their way back to Piper’s creek when it is time to spawn in 3 years when our current 4th graders are 7th graders. Before each salmon was released, students named their fish and wished them good luck on their journey to become spawning adults.
Next, students completed a scavenger hunt around the Piper Creek area to get beads to complete a salmon bracelet. To get beads, students had to find boxes around the park and answer questions about salmon, the salmon life cycle, or the environment. If their group got the answer right, then they got a bead to put on their bracelet! Lastly, students had time to eat lunch and further explore the park. Some students chose to play on the playground, others went to explore the forested area, and a third group went to explore the beach. Overall 4th graders had a great time at Carkeek and wish the best for our 167 salmon that were released. Check out the pictures below to see the action for yourselves!
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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:
Class Photographs:
Yuen Lui Studio will photograph class group photos at Salmon Bay K-8 on Thursday, April 25. Students who are present at the time of their group photo will be pictured in their class group photos; students who are absent at the time of their photo will be listed as not pictured. There is no need to order at this time.
Theater Needs:
Middle School Theater’s production of “Cinderella Complex” is in need of the following: We need a handy-person to help with installing support wood to our standing flats for the stage. In terms of 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!
- Strong Hair Spray
- Men’s suit jackets (small to large)
- Black or gold shawl
- Prom dresses (pastel colors or not). Think ballroom dresses or 50s or 80s styles)
- Peppermint candies (with a twisty wrapper)
- Fall decorations
- Mousetrap
- Makeup compact (looks like it could be from the 1950s. No make up needed inside.)
- Mini picture frame
- Fake set fireplace
- Mini rubber lizards
We hope to see you at the play May 23rd and May 24th! Mark your calendars!
Middle School: Build Cool Stuff STEM Club
We are excited to announce the launch of our newest initiative aimed at inspiring young minds and fostering creativity: Build Cool Stuff STEM Club! As advocates for hands-on learning and exploration, we believe that participation in this club will provide invaluable opportunities for your child to engage with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts in fun and meaningful ways.
During our activities, your child will:
- Develop durable skills (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity)
- Solve real-world problems that impact their communities using the Engineering Design Process
- Learn about post-secondary pathways and careers.
- Career-connected learning is an advantage for all students, particularly those impacted by systemic racism and those furthest from educational justice.
- The students who participate often do not see themselves represented in STEM fields and therefore, rarely consider them when assessing their career prospects.
The club will meet on April 18, 25, May 2, 16, 23 and 30. To enroll your child or learn more about the Build Cool Stuff, please contact our lead teacher Teddy Crum.
Library News
Author Visit for Middle School Students:
When: Tuesday, May 14th 9-9:45am
Where: Salmon Bay cafetorium
Who: Author Josh Tuininga presents his graphic novel, "We are not Strangers"
This will be for all middle school students! Parents and community members are welcome to come too. See link for more information about the author.
Second & Third Grade Author Visit:
I am excited to welcome Markie Mitchell to Salmon Bay library on Tuesday, April 30th to read her book, "Norma" to us. She will come to library classes for the day. Please consider purchasing her book to support her as she is not charging us for her visit. Here is a link if you would like to order her book locally. More information about author here.
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School Calendar Dates:
April 25: Class Picture Day
April 30: “Norma” Book reading by author Markie Mitchell
May 3: The FOSB auction, organized by FOSB
May 13: 4th grade sailing trip
May 20 – 22: 3rd Grade at Camp Colman
May 22 – 23: 1st Grade at Indianola
May 23-23: Middle School Spring Play
June 3-5: 4th Grade at Camp Seymour
June 4 – 7: 8th Grade at Camp Orkila
June 5 – 7: 7th Grade at Camp Naturebridge
June 7: Kindergarten Camp Day
June 11: Elementary School Talent Day
June 12 – 13: 2nd Grade at Camp Indianola
June 14: Elementary School Field Day
June 17: Middle School Graduation Ceremony and Ingram High School
June 18: 5th Grade Promotion
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Seen (and heard!) Around School: | |
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Multicultural Potluck
We were treated to so many amazing performances; thank you to all who participated.
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Multicultural Potluck
Community members decorated quilt squares, which will be compiled into a community quilt.
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Multicultural Potluck
It was a night full of community, culture & wonderful food!
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Multicultural Potluck
Mark led the gathering in a Friday Sing Favorite - You Can Count on Me.
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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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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 & Get Involved!
While you automatically receive emails from Salmon Bay K-8 administration, staff, and teachers on all things school-supported and classroom related, it doesn’t always include FOSB-related events, opportunities, and information. Tap into these information pipelines to stay connected and find ways to get involved.
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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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Saturday, April 27th: Art All Around
Join us for a camp all about art! Campers will explore the Seattle Art Museum to learn about local art and artists. We'll also read about and create various art forms like painting, doodling, sculpture, and street art to fine-tune their artist skills.
This camp features special guest, R. Gregory Christie!
Available online and in-person.
Click here for more information.
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A Seattle parent has put together a website to bring all the data about every Seattle summer camp into one filterable, searchable (free) place. We all know that finding summer camps is very nearly a full time job, and often requires extensive spreadsheets. Please consider signing up to check out activities for your kiddos! Learn more here. | |
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1000% Me: Growing up Mixed Film Screening & Discussion
This event is for mixed-race children (in grades 3 and above) and their families.
Tuesday, April 30th 6pm-7:45pm
Whittier Elementary School
Join mixed-race children and their families for a screening of the film 1000% Me: Growing up Mixed followed by a child-centered facilitated discussion. In the film, W. Kamau Bell tackles the joys and challenges of growing up mixed-race through conversations with kids and families. Bell explores how young people navigate issues of identity in a world that can ask them to pick a side and reveals the many joys and complexities of what it means to raise multiracial children.
Register for this event here.
Pizza dinner will be provided.
Free childcare for younger children ages 3+ provided by Whittier Kids Program.
Facilitated by the Whittier PTA EDI Committee. Questions contact edi@whittierptaseattle.org
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In The Making, a Ballard art studio, is offering creativity camps for kids. Wednesday after school and over the summer. Adult camps also offered. Check our website for more information. | |
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Upcoming Community Events:
In addition to our camps, we have several community events lined up that are sure to bring us all together. You can learn about our upcoming events on our website. Stay tuned for more details on dates and locations.
3rd Saturday Pre-K Story Time at ILS Ballard - April 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ballard Commons Reopening! April 20, 11am - 3pm
Kids Deck (Ballard Seafood Fest) - July 13 - 14, 10am - 3pm at the Ballard Library
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Sunday Basketball K-5th
This class will be a beginners course to the game of basketball. We will work on the basics of dribbling passing and shooting with fun games and drills. This class will be led by a variety of coaches!
April 14, 21, 28, May 5, & 19
11am- Noon Magnuson Park
Link to sign-up for Sunday games here.
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