Picture Day:

Tuesday, October 15th Yuen Lui Studio will photograph individual portraits at Salmon Bay K-8. Families can save on shipping and preorder portraits here: 2024-25 Salmon Bay K-8 Picture Day 10/15 (enter your email address and select your package; separate orders are required for each student, including siblings). Print preorders will be shipped to the school in approximately three weeks after picture day. Digital preorders will be sent via email.

Most order online but if you need a printed copy of the order form please let us know at Salmonbay@seattleschools.org and we will connect with Yuen Lui in providing one for you. This year Yuen Lui can provide scholarships!! Please do not hesitate to inform us if you would need one; requests are confidential.

* We are currently looking for a couple Volunteers to help with Picture Day. Volunteers will receive complimentary photo packages from Yen Lui!

If you are interested in Volunteering to help with Picture Day, please email our Volunteer Coordinator Lara Cowles.

News From the Library:

Book Fair:

THANK YOU to all the volunteers for their hard work during the book fair. I don't know what our commission is yet, but it has been very successful. Also, THANK YOU for supporting and your patience as we work through a clunky system with lack of WIFI and such.

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.
• Children can easily catch lice through contacts with friends at school, home and in the community. Finding lice early makes it easier to get rid of them. Doing regular head checks on your children is your best defense!



I am at Salmon Bay every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 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 your student is planning to ride home with another student who is assigned to a bus route, a temporary transportation pass (Yellow Card) must be obtained through our school office. We do require a signed note/phone call or email from a parent/guardian giving permission for their student to ride the bus with a friend, please include route number and full names of students. Bus pass request must be made at least one hour prior to dismissal so please plan ahead of time! 

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. Also, feel free to share the news with any community members who might be 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.

As a reminder, 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 Picture Day (10/15) *Volunteers will receive a complimentary photo package.

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!!!

FOSB Racial Equity Fund Call for Proposals - NEW DEADLINE: 10/31

FOSB’s Racial Equity fund is intended to align with our commitment to anti-racism work. Funds are available for programming to address the needs of those most directly impacted by racial injustices at Salmon Bay School. Each is estimated to be between $250-2000. Our extended fall proposal deadline is October 31st. Please submit a proposal (1-page max) to Cynthia for how you would use the funds. Proposals can include trainings, community events, talks, etc. Proposals will be evaluated by the Racial Equity Fund Committee, with their funding recommendations presented to the community at the November 21st FOSB Board meeting. Additional rounds of funding will take place throughout the year. Please reach out to Racial Equity Fund Chair Cynthia Anderson (parent of 4th and 7th graders) with questions.

Save the Date: Fall Direct Giving Drive Starts Friday, November 1-22

FOSB’s Fall Direct Giving Drive is slated for November 1-22. The goal is to raise $84K to fully fund FOSB-supported school-related expenses this year. The money supports scholarships, camps and after-school-programs, teacher appreciation activities, stipends for the school nurse and volunteer coordinator, school advocacy efforts, parent information exchange programs, racial equity efforts, and community building initiatives, among others. Individual donations and corporate matching of any size is welcome. Keep an eye out in future newsletters, emails, and backpacks for more information on ways to give. Have questions, suggestions, or time to help? Contact Direct Giving Co-Chair, Liila Woods. “Let’s make this the best year yet!”

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.

Fall Costume Exchange Now through Friday, November 1st.

Thank you to all the families who donated gently used costumes to our drive! All costumes are currently hanging on clothing racks in the front lobby. Costumes are available to take home now! Unclaimed items will be offered to the school’s theater department (for upcoming performances), our K/1 classrooms (for dress-up) and community charities, so nothing goes to waste. Looking forward to the school costume parade at the end of October!

Costume donations are still accepted - please hang them on the racks in the lobby.

Lost & Found

Please remember to have your kids check the lost & found periodically - there's already a full rack, and more comes in daily!

Winter Clothing Drive Now through Wednesday, November 20

Drop-off anytime in the school front lobby

Do you have gently used winter clothing and outerwear that your family has outgrown? Drop them anytime in the designated box in the front lobby. Looking for gently used attire for you and your kids this season? Join us at our first annual Friendsgiving potluck and clothing drive on Wednesday, November 20. The collection of clothing will be made available during this event, to be taken for free or accompanied by a gift of any value to the FOSB Direct Giving Drive to support school-related activities this year. Unclaimed items will be kept for our community and/or donated to a local charity. Have questions, suggestions, or time to help? Contact Direct Giving Co-Chair, Chase Treisman.

Cleat Exchange Now through Friday, October 18.

Drop-off anytime in the school front lobby

Soccer season is upon us! Have your kids outgrown their soccer cleats or shin guards? Do you need a new pair that fits? Drop your gently used kicks and/or grab a pair anytime in the front lobby.

You can support Friends of Salmon Bay in everyday ways, like shopping at a merchant of your choice or searching online.

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. 

Rugby Clinics for Grade 4-12

Since 1987, The Seattle Vikings Rugby Club has welcomed boys and girls from age 8 through 18 to the great sport of rugby, upholding the finest traditions of club rugby among members, on the pitch, and between competitors. We are a Washington State non-profit, with a vision to be the first and most impactful stop on their rugby journey, for every Seattle based child, parent and coach.

We are holding player camps for new and returning players. The camps are a great way to try out rugby in anticipation of our 2024 season. Returning players bring a friend or five! Season registration for 2024 players is open now at last season's prices, so these are a great way to confirm interest in rugby prior to registration fees increasing in the new year. 

Ages for the Camps:

4th grade through 12th grade. (U10 through U18). No rugby experience is necessary.

Dates:

Rugby clinic dates and sign up here

Cost:

Camps are FREE to new and returning players.

More information on the Seattle Vikings can be found at here.

Players should arrive 15 minutes before scheduled start for check in. Camps will be conducted by certified USA rugby coaches and will be non contact. Players should wear mouthguards, warm clothes and bring cleats, running shoes and water.

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!