Calendar
April
28: SED Committee Meeting, 7 pm
29: FOSB Director Meeting, 7 pm
May
3-7: Staff Appreciation Week
4: New 2021-2022 Middle School Family Welcome
11: New 2021-2022 Kindergarten Family Welcome
13: FOSB Meeting, 7 pm
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Hello Salmon Bay Families,
This week, I was back in the Panther Passage, checking in with Kindergarten families during the drop-off time. “Are you Prince Neil?” I assured them that I wasn’t, but I was honored, and I asked them if they knew any princes or princesses. “Oh, lots of them, but mostly in movies and books.” I love the chance to enter the imaginative world of children through literature and play.
Another place I find an entry point for entering that world is through nature experiences. Last night for Earth Day, I read The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carson with my children and shared the wonderful nature pictures with them and we talked about memories of catching frogs and finding frost making the world sparkle. I hope you have the chance to enjoy some nature this weekend with your family – be it a thunderstorm, bird songs, flowers blooming, or the lapping of water in a pond or the ocean.
I’m glad to be on this amazing planet with each of you!
Happy Earth Day Week,
Neil
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Final Salmon Update
Our salmon have been transported to the Imprint Pond at Carkeek Park! To see the final video of our salmon in their tank, along with a special guest teacher appearance, click here.
To see a video of the salmon release at Carkeek Park on April 21st, click here.
A special thank you to Teacher Marian for providing such great care to our growing salmon and for documenting their growth though these salmon videos!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Elementary Poetry Night this past Tuesday. We loved sharing favorite poems and listening to your original writings! |
Middle School students transitioned to new schedules this week. Staff were also excited to welcome some students back to the building. You can't see it behind his mask, but art teacher Trevor has a huge smile on his face as he welcomes students into the art room! ! |
New Faces at Salmon Bay
We are excited to introduce these four new staff members to our community.
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Maria Ortega
Maria is a mother of nine children, six boys and 3 girls. She is from California but moved to the Seattle area in 2008 to start a new life. When she originally moved here, she didn't have any family in the area. She does now! She has 25 grandchildren with whom she loves to spend time. She likes to go camping every summer with her family and enjoys exploring this beautiful state. Maria joined SPS in 2019 and loves her job. She is part of our Salmon Bay custodial team, working to keep our students healthy and safe.
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Christy Malcom
Hello, Salmon Bay! I’m excited to be filling in for Katie for the remainder of the year in World Cultures. I’ve been a professional educator ever since graduating in 2001 from Georgia State University with my Bachelor’s in Early Childhood in Education, apart from my maternal leave years. I kicked off my career as an international school teacher in Seoul, South Korea where I taught 5th graders for several years. I’ve also taught at various other grade levels, including here in my home state of Washington. I’ve been teaching for Seattle Public Schools for 4 years. I’m a bit of a mixed-breed, having lived on both the East and the West Coasts (but I do prefer my original roots here in the PNW!). When I’m not teaching students, you’ll find me loitering in bookshops, drinking coffee, playing outdoors, listening to music and podcasts, and just being with my three kids and my husband in the community of Ballard where we love to live.
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Munya Souaiaia
Munya grew up in Seattle and after attending college in New York City and living two years in France, she returned home and the rest is history. She enjoys cooking, running, playing the flute and piano, travel, and languages. She's also a lifelong Mariners fan, against her better judgment. (Team Edddd-gar forever.) Education has been a constant theme underlying her career, whether she has been in front of the classroom, or providing behind-the-scenes support in the various roles she's held. She's also TESOL-certified and has experience teaching English to children of all ages as well as adults. Munya is currently providing hourly support and supervision. She's excited to be a part of the Salmon Bay community and looks forward to meeting you all!
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Peter Henry
Peter grew up in New York City, and after college he moved to the Seattle area. Every time he looks out and sees the mountains, he knows he made the right move. He lives in Edmonds with his wife, Ginny, housemate, Lori, and feline companions Simon and Spoooky. He loves going on field trips to look at rocks, and rides his bike more than he drives. He also loves teaching science and, especially, math, so he's found his niche at Salmon Bay providing small group math support and teaching with Brittaney for the rest of the school year!
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Office Notes
Health Attestations
Thank you to everyone who is being diligent about completing their daily health attestation. Completing the health attestation early every morning greatly helps us our office staff. If you are in an afternoon session, you can still complete your health attestation int he morning. If anything changes int eh afternoon, just email or call.
Main Office Hours - Wednesdays
The main office will be staffed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The office will not be open on Wednesdays, although staff will be available via email.
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Funds Supporting Salmon Bay Families
Salmon Bay School has limited funds available to support our families financially. If you are in need of financial support, please fill out our request form by clicking on the blue button below. Rob and Jenny are working on supporting as many families as possible during the pandemic and beyond. If you need other types of support (such as mental health or school support), please send Jenny or Rob an email and they will respond as soon as possible. You matter. You are loved. You are not alone.
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Black Lives Matter
Please take a moment to watch this PSA created by Waverly, Addy L., JP and Finn S. as part of their Media Arts class.
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Staff Appreciation Week Plans
We will celebrate staff appreciation the first week in May. And while we can't host a potluck lunch or many of the appreciation activities typical of past years, we can host an outdoor "pop up" Salmon Bay greenhouse and provide snacks to our staff.
It's become tradition to end staff appreciation week by creating a greenhouse where each staff member can select a plant as a lasting token of appreciation from our community. The plants are always a highlight and staff love "shopping" for their gift.
Here's how you can participate:
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If you are able to donate a plant(s), please sign up here. This list helps us track donations and ensure we have enough plants so every staff member can select one.
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- Drop off your potted plant at our outdoor greenhouse on the morning of Thursday, May 6th by noon.
In addition to the Salmon Bay Greenhouse, FOSB will be stocking our staff lounge with a variety of snacks and drinks. If you'd like to contribute toward staff snacks, see our request list here.
We'll also send a card to all staff members.
Question? Please email Jodi, Volunteer Coordinator.
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Informational Meetings for New Families
If your student will be entering kindergarten or 6th grade next fall (2021-2022), please join us at an upcoming informational meeting!
Middle School New Family Welcome
May 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm
Meeting ID: 891 9562 8124
Kindergarten New Family Welcome
May 11, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Meeting ID: 861 0268 7707
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Middle School News
Incoming Ballard High School students
Are you interested in choir? Take a moment to watch this promo video to learn more about BHS Choir!
Middle School Ebook Resource
We have a new collection of ebooks for middle school students to access! They can be found in the Sora app, which can be accessed through Clever. Teacher Ben made this video demonstrating how to access and use Sora. (Note: you will need to be logged into an SPS account to view the video.) Sora is a great platform because it allows to students to easily look up word definitions, annotate text selections, and even export their annotations into a document. Sora seamlessly links with Libby, so students can read all the Seattle Public Library books on Sora as well.
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Final Call for Yearbook Photos
We are working to complete our yearbook within the next couple weeks and could use your help!
Yearbook Portraits: Earlier this week, reminder emails were sent to all students without yearbook portraits. If you have not yet uploaded (or emailed Jodi) your yearbook portrait, please do so before Monday.
Additional Candid Photographs Needed:
We could use some additional photographs that highlight students in an outdoor setting. Have a photo from your yard, a park, a hike, spring break or playing a sport?
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Friends of Salmon Bay (FOSB) is our school parent teacher organization. All parents and guardians are members. |
Dear Salmon Bay Community –
We’re pleased to announce a proposed budget for the 2021-22 school year. We will be voting on this budget at our May FOSB meeting. We encourage you to review the budgetmand reach out with any questions. You can find the proposed budget here.
It’s the time of year when we’re looking for new faces to join and lead FOSB. It’s been difficult to have those informal conversations that lead to new interest in joining. Please reach out to us if you’re interested, we really need you.
Current open positions include Middle School Co-Chair and a Co-Treasurer. We'd also love to have more individuals become Directors. Learn more about FOSB leadership here.
Thanks,
Scott and Shawna
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Mark Your Calendar and Plan to Attend:
May FOSB Meeting - May 13th at 7:00 PM
Meeting ID: 891 5215 7798
Passcode: 764610
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SED Committee Meeting Sip and Share Meetup
April 28, at 7:00 PM Pacific Time
Meeting ID: 827 0491 4241
Passcode: 343228
Our SED Committee would like you to know that it is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month.
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Food Support at Salmon Bay
Students are invited to pick up a lunch (and breakfast for p.m. cohorts) prior to leaving school each day. Meals are "grab-and-go" style and are to be consumed off campus.
Meals are free for any student (not just those who qualify for free/reduced meals). Families who do qualify are encourage to fill out free/ reduced meal paperwork because there are additional benefits that might be helpful.
Families are also encouraged to visit any of the SPS dedicated meal sites to pick up a variety of meals including hot entrees, fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen dinners provided by FareStart and weekend pantry bags. Adams Elementary and Whittier Elementary are two close meal sites, open between 10:45 am - 1:15 pm daily.
In addition, students can request a weekend food bag provided by the Ballard Food Bank. To arrange for a weekend food bag, please email Jodi Russell, Volunteer Coordinator.
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Kids in Parks - Free Access for 5th Graders
Many 4th graders missed out on using their Every Kid Outdoors Annual 4th Grade Pass during the 2019-2020 school year. A new voucher is now available for 5th grade students for the rest of the school year!
With this voucher, 5th graders and their families will have free access to national parks and other federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior from October 28, 2020 through August 31, 2021.
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UW Summer Youth Programs
Remote enrichment courses for students who want to keep learning over summer break.
MIDDLE SCHOOL classes include:
Beyond the Doors of the Courthouse (limited space)
Community Architecture Studio (limited space)
Introduction to Coding in Python
Debate for Middle Schoolers (limited space)
Visit our website for registration information and course details!
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Seattle Cucina Spring Dinner Club
For 5 Tuesdays, kids and families will whip up a delicious dinner from around the world from the comfort of their own home! Participants will make a full meal of 4 servings every. single. week. We'll work our way through the fundamentals of cooking, such as knife skills, flavoring, baking, or sauteing all while learning what it takes to make a delicious and well-rounded dinner. Cooking for others helps students develop a sense of pride and generosity in sharing something they've created!
Ages 7 - 12. Class starts May 4th. More information here.
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Coyote Central Presents: Spring Break + Weekends
If you are looking for something fun to do during Spring Break while staying socially distant, check out Coyote's Spring session today! Sewing, Cooking, Robotics, Photography, Acting, Printmaking, Stop Motion Animation and MORE. The bonus? We provide all the tools and supplies you'll need! Coyote is for ALL students between the ages of 10-15. Classes start April 24/25 and runs for 8 weekends straight through! Remember, classes are always pay-what-works-for-you! (The range of payment can be from $0 - full tuition). Watch this video to learn more or visit our website. Register here.
If you want to receive a follow up call to discuss further details add your name + number to this Google Form!
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Ultimate Frisbee Clinics & Camps
Seattle Ultimate (formerly Cascades Academy) is looking forward to being on the field again.
Available to students grades 3rd-12th; clinics are hosted around the Seattle area at a variety of playfields and welcome all abilities and genders. Scholarships are available via a short online form.
SPRING YOUTH CLINICS
• Sunday, Apr 25th, Montlake Playfield, 9:00am-11:30am
• Sunday, May 2nd, Montlake Playfield, 9:00am-11:30am
• Sunday, May 16th, Montlake Playfield, 9:00am-11:30am
• Saturday, May 22nd, Jefferson Playfield, 11:30am-1:30pm
• Saturday, May 22nd, Jefferson Playfield, 1:45pm-4:00pm
More information and registration here.
SUMMER CAMPS
• Day Camp A (June 28 - July 2) at Lower Woodland
• Day Camp B (July 5-9) at Jefferson Playfield
• Day Camp C (July 19-23) at Jefferson Playfield
• Overnight Camp #1 (August 2 - 6) on Whidbey Island
• Overnight Camp #2 (August 18 - 22) on Whidbey Island
• Day Camp D (August 30 - Sept 3) at Lower Woodland
More information and registration here.
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Black Lives Matter Community Action
Join your Ballard neighbors at an ongoing opportunity to come together and express our solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Every Friday at 5 pm. More details here.
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Art Classes for Students
From drawing and painting to mixed media, we have created new projects that will get you and your child’s imagination churning. Our minds are dreaming vacations, road trips, mountains, beaches, great escapes… so this spring our projects will be inspired by the theme Away We Go! Let your imagination take you places!
Check out our website for details and to register.
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