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Letter from Luna
Dear kids,
Last week was Spring Break, and I know most of us were trapped in our houses! I had really been looking forward to going to the Spa in the desert for a luxurious vacation. A lizard really needs some self-care when she lives in a school with hundreds of kids who all want to touch her! I was pretty sad about missing my spa trip, but then Xena made the bathroom into a spa! It was amazing. She turned on the shower and I had a steam, I had a delightful soak in the "hot tub" (the bathroom sink,) then she wrapped me up in a fluffy towel for a massage and a pedicure. It was very relaxing. I could almost imagine that I was at my desert Spa! I definitely recommend taking an imaginary vacation. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some meal worms to eat.
Love,
Luna
4th grade classroom resident
Music Video from Sack Lunch
We love that our community includes so many talented and creative individuals!
Check out this
new video by Sack Lunch featuring Andrew Parker, Glyde Hart King, Dave Middleton, Brian McCarthy and Jim Wood!
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Our Music Director, Mark Oesterle, has shared creative music activities for students of all ages. Just click the links below!
For 4-5 elementary instrumental music (EIM), here are some videos lessons from SPS TV:
Here are the activity packets for 4-5 elementary instrumental music (EIM):
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Dear Salmon Bay community,
Here is a new life skills video lesson.
This week students learn a simple concept to make it easy and fun to clean bedrooms:
As always, please reach out to me if you need help accessing online 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 5 - new this week!
Week 4
Week 3
Week 2
Week 1
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Friends of Salmon Bay (FOSB) is our school
parent teacher organization.
I asked my daughter if she could get back to school what she'd want to do the most. She said she'd want to go to camp. I agreed, I'd love to go on a camp adventure with friends from school right now. Experiential learning is one of the things we love most about Salmon Bay. It's also one of the things that requires a lot of help from parents. Not only as chaperones but also organizing and funding via FOSB.
We have several positions that need filling next year. We'd love to get people in place soon so we can make a smooth transition into next year given the unusual circumstances. It is always intimidating to make a commitment but the benefits to community and to yourself are well worth it. Please seriously consider joining FOSB next year.
We are looking for parents to join as FOSB directors (board members) and officers:
- Co-Chair
- Secretary
- Assistant Treasurer
Click
here to learn more about joining the FOSB Board.
Join us
Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m.
for our annual membership meeting.
Check future editions of the Weekly Bulletin for Zoom log-in information.
Scott Koch & Laura Feola
FOSB Co-chairs
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PE Challenge
Hello families!
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!
Healer Workout
Middle School PE Teacher
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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 Clubs are now being offered online! This means that your student can now get in on the action and join the fun from home while clubs at school aren't an option. DebateAble Online Clubs are led by experienced coaches with the goal of connecting students and empowering them to think, talk, listen and learn civil discourse through debate. Registration is now open.
Our online clubs are open to third, fourth and fifth graders. No debate background is required! Questions? Email [email protected]
Next Session Details
:
April 27-May 20
Mondays AND Wednesdays- twice a week!
2-3pm PST
$120 (8 meetings)
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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K-5 Poetry Nights: 2020 Online Edition (Zoom)
TUESDAY, April 28, and/or WEDNESDAY April 29
7:00-8:00pm
With schools shut down there's suddenly time
To think about life and ponder in rhyme
So, grab a poem you love to recite
And sign up to share it at Poetry Night.
Although we can't gather in person this year
We'll gather online to present and to hear
Verses you've written, or poems you've read
"Apart, but together", we'll cheer you instead.
Salmon Bay elementary family members of all ages (students, parents, guardians) are welcome and encouraged to sign up and share 1-2 poems.
To participate, please email Nancy Gruber
by noon on Monday 4/27
[email protected]. Please include the following information in your email:
- Which night you want to sign up for: Tuesday and/or Wednesday
- Presenter(s) name(s),
- Title of poem(s) (if known),
- author,
- Class/grade (or parent, grandparent etc.)
- Good parent contact email and name
We hope you can join us next week!
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Dear Families,
This is a really hard time for many of us. If you are ready for some parenting resources, here are some that might be helpful:
Coping with COVID with Dr. Marc Brackett- Dr. Brackett is the founder of RULER, which is a social emotional program out of Yale that we use in Seattle School District. This is a 30 minute webinar about dealing with the emotional challenges during this time. The webinar is meant for adults.
Love and Logic Parenting Online
- Currently free until the end of April
If you would like more resources, please reach out. Rob and I have a lot of resources and are being cautious not to overwhelm you with too much information. Your counseling team is here to support you and your family.
Much love,
Jenny B
[email protected]
Coping with Grief
Grief. That is what I've been
thinking about lately.
How are we all grieving? Because there's no doubt, we are all grieving. Grieving the loss of our old lives. For right now. For right now, we must stay home and not go to school or go to work (unless you are one of the heroes working at a hospital, grocery store, delivery, etc.) and not go out to eat or not go browse the toy/record/clothing store. For that we are grieving. I'm thinking about grief not because it's a bad thing but because it's something that we are all experiencing together. And I want to normalize that. I think it's important to normalize how we all may be feeling. And it's normal to be needing to talk to people about this. It's normal to feel sad. It's normal to feel grief. It's normal to be experiencing all five stages of grief these days.
I had a friend, recently, tell me that he broke down and cried because his cat has not been home for five days. He is a guy who weighs 200 plus pounds and rides motorcycles. He's a tough guy. He broke down and cried, actually went down on the floor, on his hands and knees, and cried because his cat has been gone for five days. He said to me "I'm usually not one to do that. I don't cry a lot. I wonder was it just about the cat or is it about what we're all collectively going through right now?"
This is a tough time so let's all acknowledge that, have compassion for everyone around us and be open to talking about our grief.
I hope that you all are well. Please take care of yourself. Here is a video, on the School Counselors at Salmon Bay YouTube page, that has great self-care strategies from the work of Dr. DeCano and Dr. Cook at the University of Washington:
https://youtu.be/zryza7w-4ys
If you need anything don't hesitate to reach out to me, Rob, or Jenny Brooks. We love our Salmon Bay Community!
Rob Bright
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Online Art Lessons
 Teacher Trevor has been busy creating art videos (a new one every day this week!) that he is excited to share with you! You can find all of his videos on his
YouTube station found here.
Feel free to bookmark his page, subscribe to Trevor's channel or just check back regularly for new updates!
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SB Parent Support Group (K-5)
A Salmon Bay parent is organizing a support group for elementary parents. There is no need to register- just join at the appointed time. The group will start with a check-in as well as discuss what's been helpful in parenting/school at this time. If you'd like to connect with other SB parents, please join!
Wednesday, Apr 29, 2020
8:30 PM Pacific Time
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84561631580?pwd=STREaFRiNGJkdzdCTzI5MEplWkgrUT09
Meeting ID: 845 6163 1580
Password: 889017
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High School Registration
Hello 8th grade families! By this week you should have received an email from your 8th grader's assigned high school for next year. All Seattle School District high schools have sent out registration materials either this week or last. Please look for that email and make sure to help your soon-to-be Freshman register for their classes, if you have not done so already. If you have not received registration materials or have questions please check the high school's website for more information or contact counselor Rob Bright at
[email protected]
Middle School ASL Class Videos
For your enjoyment today, we wanted to share videos created by our middle school ASL class!
Riptide by Jasper
Mother Nature's Son by Glyde
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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.
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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!
Supplemental Assistance Program (SNAP)
This program is also known as Basic Food. This program helps ensure families can feed themselves.
To learn about SNAP click here. Follow links to SNAP FAQs, SNAP Accounts and Applying for Benefits.
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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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