News From the Library:

Hello families, 

Don't forget the book fair is in the library next week! Please click on the link below to answer any questions you have about the fair. Also, you will see the library class schedule and library policies below. Your students should be aware of this now. 

Click here for more info regarding the book fair next week. Sign up here to volunteer.

Weekly schedule for the library found here.  

Library policies found here.

In other news, I am starting to put together book lists and we are starting to purchase new books for the library! THANK YOU, Salmon Bay families, for your generation donations to improve our library. It is so very exciting! More to come on this. 

Lastly, it looks like we will have a very special author visit in late October for elementary students. I will send out more information soon!

Reach out with questions!

Corinna Wright

Teacher-Librarian

Salmon Bay K-8

Phone: 206-252-1767

Email: cewright@seattleschools.org

Notes From the Nurse:

• Please keep your child home if they are sick. Also, please do not give them sickness medication prior to school, as this medication will wear off while at school and symptoms will return
• Your child CANNOT self-carry medication (even over-the counter medication) unless approved by me. Your child cannot TAKE medication (even over-the-counter medication) at school without the proper forms in place
• Here is a link for COVID/Respiratory Illness guidelines.
• We no longer offer COVID tests at school and are not testing on school premises 



Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns, or if I can be of further assistance. I look forward to partnering with you and your child!

Nurse Suzanne

206-252-1727

Attendance:

The school day begins at 8:55am for K-8th grade. Students should be in their classroom ready to begin work when the school day begins. If your student arrives after 8:55 they will need to stop by the office to sign in and get a tardy slip.

To report your child absent, please email us at salmonbay.attendance@seattleschools.org or call us at 206-252-1728. When reporting your child absent, please include first and last name and the nature of your student’s absence.

If your student is going to miss more than two school days, please fill out the Planned of Absence Form and submit this form to the main office at least one week in advance of the absence. Planned absences can be excused for medical appointments, religious or other one-time events. Family vacations or family trips during regular school days are not excused.

If you have any questions regarding attendance please contact our Attendance coordinator, Ileana De Leon.

Transportation:

We are still hoping to find a Crossing Guard. This is a paid hourly position. Please contact Principal Dixon if you are interested.

Volunteering at Salmon Bay:

Remember to complete your Volunteer Sign Up (good for 2 calendar years) as soon as possible – the processing can take up to two weeks. Application renewals can happen 30 days before they expire. If you plan to volunteer as a driver, please complete your Certified Driver Record with the department of licensing (good for 1 calendar year) and your Volunteer Driver Checklist. Please submit to Lara, our Volunteer Coordinator or drop off at the main office.

Volunteers must check in at the main office before they volunteer. If it is your first time volunteering this year, you will be required to show your id so it can be logged.

Current Volunteer Needs:

If interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Lara Cowles.

Volunteers are needed for Recess and Lunch Supervision (daily)

Volunteers Needed for After School Traffic Control on 18th (daily)

Volunteers Needed for Fall Book Fair (10/7, 10/8, 10/9, 10/10). Sign up here.

Volunteers Needed for Picture Day (10/15)

Basketball Coaches Needed!

We are currently in need of one girls assistant coach and one boys head coach for basketball season. If you are at all interested, please reach out ASAP to Erin Telford!!!

Some information: Season starts around end of Nov/beginning of Dec, there are 2 practices per week (totaling 3.5 hours) and a game on Saturdays. There is a significant amount of paperwork to get through to do this, so the sooner the better! 

Thank you for your consideration! We love our community members!!!

Native Youth Reading Challenge

Jenny Miller (Native American Family Support Worker) and Mai Takahashi (Childrens Service Librarian) recently shared an amazing opportunity for our Native Students at Salmon Bay. They are hoping to collaborate with neighborhood schools to participate in the Daybreak Star field trip on October 18.

Elementary students will spend about two hours at Daybreak Star, paired with high school students for near-peer mentorship. To ensure students are excused from school and able to participate, please reach out to Lara Cowles for:

• Field trip permission forms.
• Transportation arrangements or paperwork.
• Any other planning or coordination needs



Background:

Native educators from various districts and NPOs in Western Washington have come together to form a non-profit called the United Indians of All Tribes Educators Consortium (UIATEC), with support from the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF). UIATEC's goal is to empower Native youth across Western Washington and provide them with cultural exposure. Through this initiative, high school students will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills by planning and hosting events and leadership training.

The Reading Program:

We’re launching a Native Youth Reading Challenge. It will be similar to the Global Reading Challenge but with a cooperative reading log format. Our aim is to earn 1 million points together by reading books, attending library programs, and participating in community gatherings featuring books by Native authors. The challenge is modeled after the Cleveland Reads Program. We’ve also acquired the Beanstalk app for tracking reading progress.

We’ll kick off the challenge with an event at Daybreak Star in Seattle on October 18, where books will be distributed. Participants can then start logging their reading either digitally through the app or on physical paper. The program will keep going and we’ll collect and update the total minutes read each month and celebrate our progress with another event in March as a final of this program .

Reading lists at SPL (similar list will be available at KCLS, Sno-Isle, Pierce, and other library systems via Beanstalk App):

• Native Youth Reading Challenge Grade 8-12 Reading List
• Native Youth Reading Challenge Grade 4-7 Reading List
• Native Youth Reading Challenge Grade K-3 Reading List, Part I
• Native Youth Reading Challenge Grade K-3 Reading List, Part II

Please contact Mai Takahashi (Children's Service Librarian) with any questions about the program. Contact Lara Cowles if your child would like to participate.

We are inspired by Alok Vaid-Menon’s quotation of prioritizing “compassion over comprehension,” and we want to help create a space where people can be imperfect, ask difficult questions, and make mistakes, all while focusing on fostering relationships and repairing harm when harm occurs. Our goal is to transform schools so that queer and trans youth and adults can be their authentic selves without fear. This work is deeply personal for us; it’s about surviving in a world that often overlooks trans people and healing our inner child who couldn’t fully express themselves until later in life. We are dedicated to building community and ensuring that future generations of trans and queer individuals feel welcomed, supported, and able to thrive. To start, we’ve developed and designed this gathering to foster meaningful change within our educational environments.



Event Details:

Date: October 19, 2024

Time: 10-12pm PST

Location: Online (Zoom link will be provided closer to event date)

Language: English (English Closed Captions available through Zoom captions)

The session will primarily be delivered through English spoken language, but one of our facilitators is a Spanish speaker and can elaborate content in Spanish as needed (continuous interpretation is not available at this time)

Our aim is to co-create and co-facilitate a community gathering space to not only deepen political analysis on the intersections of racism, gender, sexuality, and other identities and lived experiences, but to also strategize on ways in which we can create inclusive spaces within our communities for queer and trans youth to thrive beyond survival. Our goal is to move beyond mere allyship and engage in practical, effective measures that can be implemented within our schools.

Highlights of the Event:

Facilitators with Lived Experiences: As queer and trans people of color working within the DEI industrial complex, we are committed to grounding our work in transformative justice principles and decolonizing practices.

Interactive Session: Participate in hands-on session designed to equip you with practical tools and strategies for fostering inclusive environments.

Peer Discussions: Engage in thought-provoking discussions with other educators, advocates, and community members about the challenges and opportunities in creating more inclusive and welcoming spaces.

Why Attend? This event is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the needs and experiences of queer and trans students and educators and to gain practical insights that can drive positive change in your school or community. Your participation will contribute to a collective effort to ensure that all students feel seen, valued, and supported.

How to Register: Please secure your spot by registering through the following link. 

As spaces are limited, register soon to ensure your participation. Should you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can contact us directly at queeringliberation@gmail.com. 

Intro to Lacrosse 

Learn the basics of lacrosse for both boys and girls. These clinics are free for anyone in 5th grade through 12th. No experience or equipment necessary! 

Come as many times as you want at 4:00PM Sundays(9/29, 10/6, and 10/13) on Jane Addams Middle School turf field

Contact nathanhalelax@gmail.com with any questions. 

Name: Creative Music Ensemble

When: Thursdays from 6:00p - 7:30p

Where: Seattle Percussion Works, 1732 NW Market Street 

Age: 6th - 12th grade

Description: A class where students create their own music! These classes are not restricted to percussion instruments, all musicians and instrument types are welcome. The creative and collaborative process is facilitated by our teacher, Dr. Jon Rodriguez.

Name: Pop Music Ensemble

When: Wednesdays from 3:30p - 5:00p

Where: Seattle Percussion Works, 1732 NW Market Street 

Age: 6th - 12th grade

Description: Taylor Swift, Imagine Dragons, Sabrina Carpenter, and more! Students of this class perform pop music on percussion instruments like drum set, hand drums, and marimbas. The students of the Pop Ensemble will even get to choose their own songs!

Zoo Careers Exploration Day

Date: Friday, October 11, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Age: 13 - 18 years

Cost: $20.00 per youth

Join us this fall to explore diverse career pathways and learn firsthand what Woodland Park Zoo is all about. You'll hear from a career panel of zoo professionals and have a chance to ask all the questions in a joint Q&A and individual breakout sessions. Leave with some tips about educational paths and experiences that can help launch you into a zoo or conservation career. After the program is over, you will be able to explore the zoo for the rest of the day on your own!

Scholarships available. Email for more information.

Climate Justice Intro-Training

Saturday, October 5th, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

The University of Washington, 4101 15th Ave NE, Seattle



Calling young changemakers! Join us at Climate Action Families and become a Climate Justice Ambassador. Participants from grades 3rd to 8th dive into the essentials of effective advocacy for a just and sustainable future. 

• Make new Climate Justice Friends
• Discover Youth Activism
• Contribute to Policy, Law, Mobilizing, Education, Solutions, & Healing
• Create Powerful Art
• Build Community Resilience
• Find your Place in the Movement!

Following the training, Youth Ambassadors are equipped to embark on their activism journey, ready with practical tools, newfound connections, and various approaches to contribute to the movement. Snacks and lunch are provided. 

REGISTER HERE

Our youth-led trainings are organized into themed blocks interspersed with movement, art, and play. In the morning, we invite adult caregivers to a 90-minute discussion about youth mental health and how CAF approaches youth and family engagement.

Our priority is inclusivity, ensuring everyone interested can join us in this vital effort. The building is ADA-accessible. This training is FREE, and participation is not contingent upon financial contribution, though donations of up to $90 help to offset expenses.