Calendar
March
11: School Auction, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
15: Finance Committee Meeting, 7 pm
16: PIE Committee Meeting, 7 pm
18: FOSB Meeting, 7 pm
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Happy Weekend Salmon Bay Families!
This week I was reflecting on National Reading Month and Read Across America Day/Week and the work of decolonizing and updating our classroom and main library collections. See this link for context.
In our budgeting process this year, our Building Leadership Team has identified this as an area to invest in. We are looking to put $30,000 toward modernizing and diversifying our classroom libraries and making an investment in a digital collection for our main library collection in the coming months.
Families, your support in developing a love of reading and the skills of reading is so critical. I know sometimes I get stuck thinking of stories to tell at bedtime, but I can always find a good book to involve my kiddos in. My kids love the Libby App where they can get books to read or listen to from the Seattle Public Library.
To reading and sharing great stories together!
Neil
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Salmon Update
Teacher Marian is sharing a new video update of our growing salmon again this week!
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Middle School Science Kits
We wanted to give a shout out to Monica and Tina for working hard to prepare our next round of student science kits. These kits will be used by 7th & 8th grade students to complete the upcoming Phase Change and Chemical Reactions units.
7th & 8th Grade Families:
Science kit pickup times are today, March 5th from 4-6 pm OR Wednesday, March 10th from 4-6 pm. Check your email for additional details.
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You can read the latest edition of the 5th grade newspaper each week at this link.
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The Importance of Sleep
When meeting with the 3rd graders a few weeks ago, we were talking about problems. One of the biggest problems that the kids were having was with sleep. No wonder! We’re in the midst of a global pandemic- there are many factors that could interfere with good sleep. When we don’t sleep well, it impacts our cognitive functioning, mood, ability to handle hard things (like a pandemic), and can weaken our ability to store memories and information.
If sleep is a struggle for someone in your family, here are some points to ponder:
- Get enough natural (sun)light during the day
- Exercise during the day, but not right before bed
- Set your bedtime so you are getting 9-11+ hours of sleep (for kids), 7-8 hours for adults
- Keep bedtimes and wakeup times consistent
- Have a bedtime routine: read, wash, brush teeth, potty, snuggle
- Stop viewing screens 2 hours before bed
- Create a sleep-including environment, possibly do school/work in another room
- Make sure room is cool and dark
- Discuss worries or fears earlier in the day- not right before bed
- If sleep issues persist, connect with your doctor
If you or your child would like support, please let us know.
In Community,
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2020- 2021 Yearbook Portraits
All students and parents should have received emails detailing our plan for virtual yearbook photos earlier this week. Student emails were sent to their SPS email account.
We are asking all students to take a yearbook portrait and upload it to our school Photo Cloud site by next Friday, March 12th. If you'd like more detailed instructions and tips for taking your photo, click here.
8th Grade Families
All 8th grade students have an opportunity to submit a quote and yearbook photo (in additional to their school portrait). A detailed email was sent to all 8th grade students and families yesterday. If you have questions about 8th grade yearbook submissions, please email Glyde.
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Help With Technology Issues
If you need assistance with technology issues, please contact the Student Techline. The call-in service has been upgraded to allow people to either wait on hold or leave a voice mail if their call is not answered right away. Call & email volumes are much more manageable now so families should be helped very quickly. Call 206-252-0100 or email [email protected].
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Over 150 people are already registered and we can't wait for more to join the party!
Did you know?
- This year's Fund-a-Need supports counseling services and social emotional resources
- Our popular wine grab is still happening and we have several mystery bottles of red left!
- We are selling places in 17 Auction Sign-Up Parties (3 have already sold out!) with live virtual parties and small group gatherings.
Browse, bid, purchase, sign-up for parties and donate in the app by texting SBTV to 71760.
The LIVE online event happens next Thursday, March 11 at www.FOSBauction.org (pre-show starts at 6:30 p.m., live show at 7 p.m.)
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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 -
The auction is happening right now and there are lots of creative and unique items available. Our Auction Committee did an amazing job organizing a virtual auction. Check it out and see for yourself!
At our next meeting we’ll be voting on the Whole Child Fund, the grant we give to the school to supplement programming and staff. Come ask questions and give us your input.
Finally, we’re looking for new leadership and Directors. If you know of anyone or are interested yourself, come find out what it’s all about. Salmon Bay offers lots of unique experiences for students with the support of FOSB and that doesn’t happen without parents stepping up.
Thanks,
Scott and Shawna
PIE (Parent Education) Committee
FOSB's PIE Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, March 16 at 7pm. If you have ideas or interest in helping support parent education presentations, please join us!
March FOSB Meeting
Our next FOSB Meeting will take place on March 18th at 7 pm. Meeting link here.
Meeting ID: 895 3047 3760
Passcode: 380112
Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. We'll be discussing the budget for next school year.
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Nutty Squirrel is excited to announce their new community fundraiser: A DIY Gelato Sandwich Kit. In partnership with two local businesses, this fundraiser benefits 12 participating schools including Salmon Bay. Here are the details:
This fundraiser takes place February 2 – March 31. During that time, you can purchase a Cookie Kit at Nutty Squirrel in Phinney and Nutty Squirrel in Magnolia. Online orders and home delivery are available online
Each Community Cookie Kit has costs $30 and $5 of purchase will be donated to a local school of choice.
Each kit includes:
- 2 pints of gelato
- 8 take-n-bake cookies made by the local La Liath Bakery
- Premium melting chocolate
- Nutty Stash special sprinkle mix with gelato cones, unicorns, stars, etc.
- Seattle sticker by local Artist Sean Hoyt
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Student Support
Student Meals
SPS is offering free student meals at 40 school locations and eight bus routes. Meal sites are open Monday-Friday from 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
For more information about student meal sites, including monthly menus, please click here.
Free Tutoring
Seattle Public Library has launched free virtual tutoring in a variety of subjects for K-12 students. This service will be available 7 days a week in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese and help is available in math, writing, science, history, foreign languages, college essay writing, AP courses, and more. Sign up for Library Link using your SPS student ID and get access to thousands of free tutors today. More information here.
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Theatre Workshops Offered by Nathan Hale High School
The theatre officers at Nathan Hale are offering workshops for middle schoolers during the second and third weeks of March.
Classes offered are:
- Intro to Technical Theater (March 8th):
- Stage Management (March 9th):
- Beginners Tap (March 10th - March 12th):
- Intro to Acting (March 15th - March 16th):
- Intro to Improv (March 17th):
- Stage Makeup (March 18th):
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Camp Orkila Opportunities
Camp Orkila will be offering Spring Family Camp weekends starting April 8th-mid-June. Click HERE to register. *note scholarship awards are available and is a simple process to access.
Camp Orkila will be offering Summer CAMP! Registration will open March 15th at 6:00am.
Our partner YMCA BOLD/GOLD has registration open and is great for middle/high school age students to experience outdoor adventures with overnight backpacking trips. Click HERE to check dates and rates and learn more about all summer programming.
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Science Challenge for Students in Grades 5-8
The 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students to share their solutions for a chance to win $25,000 and an exclusive 3M Mentorship. To enter, students need to make a 1-2 minute video describing their solution for improving life in the future in one of six challenge areas. Focusing on a topic they care about, students put creative thinking and STEM brainstorming into action to think of an idea that could make a real difference in the future.
Middle School Science Teacher Monica has had previous students participate in this competition in the past. She has offered to advise any students interested in participating. Submittal deadline is late April.
Make a Video to Enter
Students do not have to build their solution or test their idea to enter. They just need to create a 1-2 minute video that describes their unique idea. Challenge Video Tips are available to help students think about and prepare their videos. Entries accepted through April 27, 2021. See the 3M Young Scientist Challenge website for complete rules and regulations.
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Spring Boys Lacrosse
Spring Boys Lacrosse (lax) Registration is now open, we hope to start practicing mid-March with possible games in April thru the end of May! Props is recruiting all boys for recreational lacrosse, Grades 1-8. All new and returning players are welcome. No prior experience necessary.
Lacrosse (lax) is one of the fastest growing sports in America, and Seattle. Lax is a great team sport where we have tons of fun and get some great exercise. For more information, please visit the club page at http://www.propslacrosse.org/ If you have any questions about lacrosse please feel free to reach out to Marcos Dachary or submit an inquiry via our website.
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UW Virtual Recess
The UW is continuing to offer a fun opportunity for kids to get their wiggles out on Mondays from 12 - 12:15 pm. These short sessions are hosted by UW coaches and athletes. You can join the fun at this link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/94755524160
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