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Virtual Staff Meeting
We are all trying to settle into a new routine for homeroom meetings and online lessons. That's true of staff too. These screen shorts are from our virtual staff meeting this past week. When we all attend, it takes three screens (or more) for everyone to fit!
Newsies Rehearsals
Middle school students have been continuing their rehearsals online too! This screen shot is from Newsies rehearsal yesterday! Director, Glyde, shared that the students have not missed a single day of practice. The desire to continue practicing was an effort led by students and has been a great connecting point for all involved. They are hoping to create a future virtual performance! We'll share details when logistics are set.
Also, 15 kids showed up to the Theatre Tech optional office hours on Thursday and have signed up to be part of the Newsie Design Team, so that class is also excited to be engaged in the production too!
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Anyone have a pet weasel?
Seriously - we could use a pet weasel for a cameo role in a music video for Newsies.
A ferret or sugar baby would do.
(Or a ferret-like cat that's willing to wear a costume?)
Please let us know.
Thanks so much,
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Dear Salmon Bay community,
April is National Poetry Month, a wonderful time to read, write, and share poetry. I'll start by sharing a haiku of my own:
Dim morning kitchen
Peanut butter and jelly
for this teacher's lunch
Teachers and families might find
this list of ways to celebrate poetry useful:
Finally, here is a link to my new life skills video, "How to
 Make Broccoli Surprise".
Please feel free to email me if you need any help accessing online learning resources.
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Friday Sing
A team of teachers have been preparing a Friday Sing slideshow for families each week. This was initially distributed to elementary families but we are expanding to share the slideshow with all Salmon Bay Families. Note, that this is not actually a "live" event. You can choose anytime to sing together!
Possible Instructions after you click on the link:
1. If the slideshow does not open to a full screen slideshow, choose Slideshow > From Beginning.
2. You may also have to close the messages across the top.
3. The sound should start playing on its own for each slide that has sound. But you might have to click on the 3 dots (if you don't see them, hover over the speaker icon) and then Play if it doesn't.
4. If a slide doesn't seem to be changing in a reasonable amount of time, just tap the down arrow key or swipe on a touch screen.
Week 4
Week 3
Week 2
Week 1
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This picture was taken this morning during
one family's Friday Sing! |
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Friends of Salmon Bay (FOSB) is our school
parent teacher organization.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our virtual meeting last night!
We are looking for parents to join the FOSB board for next year, including positions of :
- Co-Chair
- Secretary
- Assistant Treasurer
Please help us create a strong team to guide FOSB next year. All current officers have committed to staying on as needed during the COVID closure, so new officers and directors will have lots of help and support. Please contact the co-chairs for more information
Scott Koch & Laura Feola
FOSB Co-chairs
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Dance Video
Here's a fun way to get moving and
learn the steps for the dance number King of New York! Glyde created this video in her front yard. Thanks for sharing it with our community, Glyde! Click here for the link.
PE Challenge
Hello families!
I hope you had a chance to check out the links that I put in the last bulletin. Those resources are going to continue to be available, so please, continue to use them if you found joy!!! From now on, I am going to post a weekly challenge here for you and your family to complete.
This week's challenge is a whole body muscle workout.
I challenge you to set a goal for yourself on how many days you are going to complete this workout. There are also 3 levels to choose from. So choose your level, set a number of days goal and GO!!!!
My recommendation is (at your choice of level) to complete this at least 4/7 days this week! Have fun!
Can't Touch This Challenge
Middle School PE Teacher
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Movin' Around the World
April 13-17, families are invited to participate in dances, music and culture from around the world from some of the same artists they would see at Northwest Folklife events. Each day will feature new artists and videos at 11 am. click here for a schedule and to learn more.
Refurbished Computer Offer
A parent shared this resource from the company for which they work. Attached is
a flyer with more details.
All laptops are refurbished by 3R here, in Seattle. Families can have computers shipped to their homes or pickup at our South Seattle location. The most economical computer is the 'starter laptop' which costs $119. These have webcams and Microsoft Office. They aren't super powerful, but great for online classes. Other options are also available.
Orders can be placed
here
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DebateAble has started offering online debate club sessions! Registration is up and running and classes start next week- one session on Tuesday/Thursday, the other starting Wednesday and running every Monday/Wednesday subsequently. Click here for more info and registration.
Video Game Design Mini Camps
Available for ages 8-13 years. Camps are week-long and include five 90-minute interactive online lessons. Click here for more information and registration.
Seattle Cucina Online Classes
Bring cooking classes right into your own home. Click here for a 10 minute sample of what a class looks like and to learn more.
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We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
Email submissions to
Jodi by
noon on Thursdays.
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Hello Salmon Bay Families,
This is really hard. Please pardon me as I repeat myself, this is really hard. Now all together on the count of three, 1...2...3, this is really hard. No matter who you are, where you are, your age or income, this current situation hasn't spared anyone entirely. That said, as I sit on my comfortable couch with my good health, basic needs well met, loving family and fixed income, I know that this hasn't affected me as negatively as many others in the world.
This week, we all learned that school as we know it is no longer occurring for the duration of the school year. Ever since, many of my thoughts and feelings have been centered around the experience of loss and drastic change. Kids' lives have been completely uprooted and this is an indelible memory that none of us would have wanted them to possess. Parents have now been assigned to juggle even a greater number of complexities: childcare, home education, jobs, etc. I imagine that many of you would have preferred to learn how to juggle fiery chainsaws if given the option. All that said, this is our reality and we're all in it together. I really believe and feel that.
In the next couple of weeks, I'll be creating and posting a video for kids entitled "A Formula for Success in the Times of Quarantine". The formula has three components: safety, belonging, mastery. In all times but especially these, kids need to be and feel safe. This is our top priority and provision as parents and educators. Once safety has been achieved, kids need to maintain a sense of belonging. It's especially important now that kids have multiple contact and connection points: home, school, extended family, friends, community. Lastly, kids need to develop a sense of mastery. I encourage all kids to follow their passion and become experts at something during this time away. More on this later.
Although it seems almost farcical, next week is Spring Break. As we're all Staying Home to Stay Healthy, I'll pose a challenge to kids and families if you so choose to accept it. If you could take any trip to any place on the planet, where would you go and why? What would you most like to do or see? Who would you most like to go with and meet while there? As I would love to hear about your adventures, please feel free to send me a photo of a drawing or a written account of your trip. Remember, wherever you go, wash your hands and don't touch anything especially your face.
In partnership,
Darren
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Salmon Bay Community,
I have had many families reach out in the last few weeks worried about new emotions happening at home and wondering how to best help their kids. This is all so hard for many of us- kids and adults alike. We're feeling the whole range of emotions- lots of sadness, anger, frustration, fear, surprise, but also some joy. We are mourning and some of us are experiencing trauma. We are going through a time that is bringing new challenges as well as new opportunities. As we enter into Spring Break, I hope you're able to find some new opportunities for you and your family. Do things that bring you joy. Reach out and connect. Be outside. Create something with your hands. Search for peace. Practice gratitude. Help others. We are a strong community and we will get through this.
You are not alone.
Most Salmon Bay adults are around next week even though it's Spring Break. If you need help, please reach out to one of us and we will do our best to support your family.
Much love,
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Attention: Students attending Ballard HS this fall
Ballard High School Fall online course registration will begin Monday, April 13th. Registration will continue through April 27th.
Middle School ASL Class Videos
For your enjoyment today, we wanted to share videos created by our middle school ASL class!
Riptide by Vance Joy and Ellie
Here Comes the Sun by George Harrison and Macy
You Are My Sunshine by Johnny Cash and Chris
Yellow Hearts by Ant Saunders, Ella and Caroline
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Learning takes place in many different ways, whether as part of a class lesson or a family project. We loved hearing about the many different activities, lessons and projects taking place within our community this past week. Here are just two examples.
One of our fourth grade families recently decided to write letters to a nursing facility in the hopes of lifting residents' spirits. We love this opportunity for connection within individual families as well as the greater community.
Xena's class is working on a poetry unit! We hope to see some of their work in our school poetry anthology (see the poetry month section below for information about this new opportunity).This beautiful poem was written by Fabienne and seemed perfect for the sunshine today.
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Submit a Poem to 'Salmon Bay Stays Home'
April is National Poetry Month, and staying home is a great time to discover new poets, read some old favorites, and most of all... WRITE your own poetry. We are living through something unlike anything we've ever experienced before, and creative writing can be a great way to help small people process some big and confusing feelings. Salmon Bay has a tradition of celebrating poetry every Spring, and this year may look different, but we are still celebrating. ALL students are invited and encouraged to submit an original poem to the "Salmon Bay Stays Home" Poetry Anthology - poems can be of any length, on any topic, in any style. The only 'rule' is that it must be an original poem by a current Salmon Bay student.
Typed poems should be submitted by May 15th to [email protected]
. Please specify your student's full name as you want it listed and their current grade. Please make sure your student proofreads; poems will be published as submitted. Poems will compiled into a published anthology that will be available to families in June.
Poetry Night - April 28th
We are currently planning for our first virtual Poetry Night!
Although it will look a little different than years past, we will still be able to come together (likely through the MS Teams platform) to share some of our favorite poems. We'll share more details after we return from Spring Break about how to access this event and how to sign up to read/share a poem. For now, mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 28th and start writing or reading some poetry!
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Twenty-six schools will be serving meals from 11 - 1 p.m. starting this coming Monday for any Seattle Public School student. The closest distribution sites to Salmon Bay are:
Ballard High School
1418 NW 65th St Seattle, WA 98117
Broadview-Thomson K-8
13052 Greenwood Ave N Seattle, WA 98133
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
1330 N 90th St Seattle, WA 98103
Visit the Food Bank website to learn how to receive food, view the schedule or find ways to support food bank!
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Unemployment or Worker's Comp
Anyone who had lost a job due to coronavirus or has to take time off to self-quarantine or care for a sick relative (and does not get paid sick time from work) should apply for
Unemployment Insurance.
Anyone whose job brought them into direct contact with someone with coronavirus (for instance, a first responder or a health care worker) and has become ill or are required to quarantine can file for
Worker's Comp.
Other Financial Issues
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions has developed
a list of financial resources for Washington consumers impacted by the Coronavirus.
Student Loans Deferment
Student Loans. If you need help with your student loans, you may be able to temporarily suspend your payments by applying for a
deferment or forbearance from the US Department of Education.
Paying Utilities
* If you need help paying your utility bills, contact your service provider immediately.
Puget Sound Energy will not disconnect customers, will waive late fees, and offers payments plans.
* For Seattle residents, Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities will not shut off service during the emergency. They also offer
deferred payment plans and discount programs.
* The Utilities and Transportation Commission offers energy
assistance programs.
* The federal government also has
assistance programs to help with telephone and heating bills.
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Comcast is offering free WiFi hot spots, unlimited data, and no disconnects or late fees.
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Need help?
Please reach out to our counseling staff or to any of our admin team if your family needs assistance.
Salmon Bay Community Facebook Page
SPS Resources:
Links for all the student/parent portals for staying connected with teachers. Schoology in being used by older grades in particular.
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