News From the Library:

Author Visit:

Just a quick reminder for elementary students that the Author Visit with Dion Leonard is next week!

When: Wednesday, Oct. 23 9:15-10:05 in the cafeteria. 

What: Author visit with Dion Leonard and his true story "Finding Gobi". Gobi, the dog, is coming too! Community members are welcome to attend.

School Pictures:

Please remember you can order student 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.

If your student missed Picture Day, re-takes will be held 11/19/24.

Notes From the Nurse:

A few important reminders:

• 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:

Morning Arrival/Absence:

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.

Multiple Day Planned 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.

Riding home on the Bus with a friend:

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! 

Picking up students for Appointments:

If you are picking up a student for an appointment, please call the main office 5-10

minutes before your arrival so we can call your student down for pick-up. It gets quite

busy, and a call serves as a great reminder to us and helps us keep everything moving

on time.

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

Crossing Guard Needed:

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)

Salmon Bay Office Needs:

Snacks: Sometimes students need a snack. We would love some donations of snacks we can give students (small, pre-packaged crackers, chips or granola bars)

Tissues: We could use a few boxes of tissues for kids 

Sanitizing Wipes: This would be helpful for wiping down pens, radios and shared spaces

Medium Size Plastic Bags: Grocery size bags for students to put wet/soiled clothing in if they need to change at school

Hangers: We could use hangers for our ever growing lost and found area

Middle School Athletics:

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!!!

Gaga Ball Game: 

Kiddos have been enjoying the addition of Gaga Ball to their recesses! A little background, in case you were wondering: A Salmon Bay parent graciously donated his time and the lumber to build this “Pit of Joy” for our community. Approvals were officially given by the district earlier this week! One required piece was adding an ADA accessible door. Thank you to everyone who contributed! A second anonymous family donated $400, and $500 from FOSB’s Emerging Needs Fund means the current build has been fully paid for. 

This game is new to some kids (and adults!). Here are some simple rules, a pretty good explanation of the social and emotional benefits of the game, and a video that you may find enjoyable.

Volunteer Support:

Additional recess support would be very useful to help steer the children towards good decisions. Here’s what that might look like. If you’re available, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Lara Cowles to volunteer some time on the playground. Thank you for considering!

10:00-10:15 Grade K-2

10:55-11:10 Grade 3-5

11:25-12:10 Grade K-2

12:10-12:40 Middle School

(Wednesday, 1:00-1:20 Grade 3-5)

1:35-1:55 Elementary Grades

1:55-2:15 Elementary Grades

A few identified needs:

A couple of balls were provided, but as these have a tendency to disappear, the school would be grateful for a few more, along with a mesh bag for storage. Also, We are aware that there have been a number of students scraping their knuckles on the asphalt while playing. We’re figuring out if installing rubber mats is a possibility, at what cost, and in what timeframe. Stay tuned!

Finally, related, please contact Principal Dixon if you have any hopes/ideas for additional playground or school improvements. Contact FOSB chairs Julie and Shannon if you have questions about accessing FOSB’s Emerging Needs Funds for any school related project or idea.

FOSB October Board Meeting

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our FOSB October board meeting last night.  Minutes will be posted online as soon as they are available.  Save the date for our next board meeting: Thursday, Nov 21 at 6:30pm. The November meeting is when we are able to add any new directors who are interested in serving in this capacity. Please email FOSB Chairs with any questions.

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.

Middle School Ski Bus is Happening!

Hi Salmon Bay Middle School Parents!

My name is Taylor Dos Santos and I am a parent of 3 kids that attend Salmon Bay. I am volunteering as the Program Coordinator to get ski bus up and running again here at Salmon Bay! 

I am excited to announce that we are partnering with Mohan Skiing and Boarding School to provide a ski bus for Salmon Bay middle schoolers! 

It is important to note that this ski bus is not run through Seattle Public Schools/Salmon Bay K-8. SPS no longer allows the ski bus to happen during school hours. We know many of the kids and parents were sad to hear that ski bus went away last year, but we are pleased to offer a new program for this winter!

What is it?

A six week ski/board bus to Snoqualmie.

There are three options:

1. Ski lessons and transportation

Cost: $740*^

2. Board lessons and transportation

Cost:$740*^

3. Transportation only

Cost: $475*^

* Lift tickets and equipment are not included in the cost of lessons/transportation. All students must have their own lift ticket (a season pass or a daily lift ticket). Students without a lift ticket will not be allowed onto the bus as they would be unable to ski. Equipment is also not included—you can rent equipment for your child for the season. 

^ Mohan does provide scholarships. Please visit this link to apply.

When is it?

Fridays after school. The buses will pick up from Salmon Bay at 4pm and arrive back between 11-11:30pm. Dates:

January 10

January 17

January 24

January 31

February 7

February 21 

When you go to register, you will notice that for the Transportation only students, it only has Waitlist spots. Mohan wants to be sure that students who need/want lessons are able to register before children who only want transportation. It is still important to register now for transportation only, as the waitlist will be processed on a First Come/First Serve basis. We will leave the lessons and transportation up for one week before we begin processing the waitlist.

For more information and to register, click here.

Please read the policies outlined by Mohan! They will not provide refunds after November 29th. Children can be dismissed from the program for not following program rules/inappropriate behavior. Refunds will not be given to children who are dismissed from the program.

Parent Volunteer Need: 

We need parent volunteers to make this program run smoothly! We believe we will need at least 3 parent volunteers (plus me!) to chaperone the buses each week (this number can change based on how many students sign up) Additionally, we need 2 emergency drivers, 1 male and 1 female each week. The emergency drivers can drive in the same car or separately.

Volunteers must sign up on the Mohan website and have a background check. Mohan has created a step by step document that shows volunteers how to apply. Find it attached here. 

For more information on volunteers and to register as a volunteer please visit this link.

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 $84,000 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, 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. Questions, suggestions, or time to help? Contact Co-Chair, Liila Woods. “Let’s make this the best year yet!”

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.

Seasonal Clothing Exchange through Wednesday, November 20

Drop-off anytime in the school front lobby



Do you have gently used clothing and outerwear that your family has outgrown? Drop items anytime in the designated box located in the school’s 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, Nov 20 in the cafetorium. 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 fund FOSB-supported school-related expenses this year. Unclaimed items will be kept for our community and/or donated to a local charity. Volunteer here to help the event run smoothly! Questions, suggestions, or time to help? Contact Co-Chair, Chase Treisman.

Lost & Found



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

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

THIS WEEKEND! 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)

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!