Hey Salmon Bay!
This year has been BANANAs and it is time for us to SPLIT for the summer! Being blessed with the honorific title of Top Banana has its plusses and minuses…. But on the whole it has been very a-PEEL-ing to lead this BUNCH!
Thanks for all your generosity of time, treasure and talent that you have invested in this school community. There will always be work to do to grow and expand and change and be responsive to the world and community needs. Together Salmon Bay can do hard things. Stay healthy and connected. Be kind to yourself and others.
Have a great summer – and keep learning and growing. You are a part of my heart.
Neil
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Thank you, Principal Neil , for your leadership, care and support during the past 7 years! Best wishes on your upcoming adventures! |
Hailey Spencer joined the Salmon Bay staff this year as a Special Education Instructional Assistant. You might recognize her in the photo above. What you probably don’t know is that Hailey is standing in front of another picture of herself as a 6th grade student at Salmon Bay. That’s right, Hailey attended middle school at Salmon Bay! She has clear memories of having Joel for homeroom, Joelle for PE, and Hien for Math. She was also in one of Glyde’s Shakespeare productions in 8th grade (The Two Gentlemen of Verona) and did snowboarding for the Winter Enrichment Program. Hailey also remembers trips to Golden Gardens to learn about and clear out invasive plants as part of 6th grade service learning. As we say goodbye to our most recent graduates, it’s exciting to think that our paths may cross again in the future!
Promotion Celebrations
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Congratulations to our 5th and 8th grade students! We had a ton of fun celebrating with you during our drive-thru promotion events. Have a wonderful summer break - you've earned it! |
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Returning Your SPS Computer or iPad
We have been asked to collect SPS computers and iPads at the end of this school year so they can be prepared over the summer for next school year.
If your student is planning to engage in the Summer of Learning, please keep your district-issued iPad or laptop. If they are not, please plan to return K/1 (iPad, charger, cover), 2nd grade (iPad, charger, keyboard, cover), 3rd through 8th grade (laptop, charger).
If you weren't able to return your device on the last day of school, please come by the school office:
Monday, June 21st
- 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Front doors
Tuesday, June 22nd and beyond
- During office hours 9 am - 2 pm,
Monday thru Thursday
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We are highlighting several middle school projects this week! Simply click each link to view the project.
Performed by Maggie , Alyson and Carmen.
Performed by Jack and Pearl.
And finally, a few Salmon Bay Baking Shows!
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Attention 2021-2022 Salmon Bay Middle School Families - Athletics Information
Next year we are looking forward to having athletics start back up for all seasons although the seasons may look slightly different (more information to come from the district).
Sports we typically offer:
Fall: Girls Soccer, Co-Ed Ultimate
Winter: Girls and Boys Basketball
Spring: Co-Ed Track, Co-Ed Ultimate, Boys Soccer, Girls Volleyball
The following is needed if you have a potential student-athlete in your household(s):
1.Please fill out the following survey for the Athletics office to track how many folks have interest in playing middle school sports next year (even if you are unsure, please input potential sports choices): Salmon Bay Sports Survey
2.There is a lot of paperwork to be fully prepared to play sports in the fall. If you start now, you will be ready to go for the Fall and won’t have to scramble to get them done in the week or so before sports starts in the Fall.
Go to THIS LINK to find your forms. You need ALL forms completed. The only forms that you will have choice on are the sport-specific ones. For example: you don’t have to complete a basketball consent form if you are playing soccer.
Finally, if your student has recently (within the last year) had a sports physical AND they have turned paperwork in to me, you will be good for that and won’t need to complete it. However, if you didn’t complete one over the 2020-2021 school year, it will be expired by next Fall and will need to be completed again.
A tip: As the Fall approaches, doctors get SWAMPED with requests for physicals. I would recommend scheduling much sooner than August to avoid the rush. ALSO, the nurse and the Neighborhood Clinic at Ballard HS (and other high schools where an NC is available) can do physicals!!! Call and schedule as soon as you can!
If you have ANY questions, please feel free to email me.
Thank you,
Salmon Bay Athletic Director
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We made it! This has been a year like no other. Thank you for your partnership, patience and support. Take time to celebrate with your students. We are so proud of how hard they have worked this year and the resilience they have shown!
Enjoy the sunshine! We look forward to seeing you next fall and hearing about your summer adventures!
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Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club - Introductory/Development Canoe and Kayak
Ages: 10-17
Join us on Green Lake for paddling in sprint canoes and kayaks, focused on skill-building for youth paddlers with little to no previous experience. We have 2 sessions that will run this summer on M/W/F and T/Th. All classes will follow COVID safety guidelines. Click here for a link to registration.
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Ballard Youth Soccer Club
Registration for the Ballard Youth Soccer Fall League 2021 is open! Because of Covid-19, many players didn't play last year. Space is limited by the time fall comes so registering now guarantees you can play. BYSC is offering all-gender teams for U5-U9 this season. Scholarships and payments plans are available. BYSC lowered the registration fee last year and it remains the same this year; U5-U7 is $120 and U8-U18 is $165. If you’re already registered tell your friends to join. More info and registration here.
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Small Group Writing Tutoring Sessions
Elementary Resource Room teacher, Christina DeCarufel, will be offering small group Writing tutoring sessions this Summer. These session will be open to students moving into 1st through 5th grades this Fall. Writing sessions will be in a small group of no more than 4 kids at a time and last 45 minutes. We will engage in handwriting instruction and practice as well as writing exercises from the book, “The Writing Revolution”. We will write for a variety of purposes such as letter writing, opinion writing, informative, and narrative writing depending on the sessions you sign up for. Our sessions will include fun ways to engage with writing like writing postcards, making signs, mad libs, comics, and games.
Writing Away the Summer will take place in public parks. Christina will bring all necessary supplies for writing.
Session dates:
June 29th, 30th, July 1
July 6, 7, 8
July 13, 14, 15
August 2, 4, 6
August 9, 11, 13
(She/her)
Elementary Resource Room
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Family Connectors University
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) families are invited to join North Seattle College’s Family Connectors University (FCU) class, a family-focused online course designed to help parents support their child’s learning and growth. In partnership with North Seattle College and SPS Family Partnerships Department, topics include:
- Helping your child with learning
- Social Emotional Learning ideas for home
- Becoming a supportive partner at your school
- Helping your child with ‘big emotions’
- Supporting your child with reading and math
- Talking to kids about race, racism, and antiracist actions
Take this course in real-time or attend offline at a time that works for you. Check out video here and course details here.
The class takes place online via Zoom for 10 weeks beginning Tuesday, September 21st at 6pm. Parents can participate synchronously or asynchronously, as sessions will be recorded. Course is facilitated by NSC Parent Education Instructor Lea Evans, Principal Janine Roy, SPS Family Partnerships Coordinator Asosa Sailiai, and special guest speakers.
The cost for the 2-unit class is $39.42 and some scholarships are available. Email Asosa Sailiai to enroll or find out more information: amsailiai@seattleschools.org.
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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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