December
11 - Middle School Bands Concert (7 pm)
12 - FOSB Meeting (7 pm)
16 - EDI Committee Meeting/ Book Club
19 - Geography Bee
20 - Lantern Festival (9 am, 6:30 pm)
20 - 1 hour early dismissal
23 - January 1 - Winter Break/ No School
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Lantern Festival
We spotted these kindergarten lanterns in the art room and can't wait to see the finished pieces on December 20th during our Annual Lantern Festival. All elementary students will create a lantern for the celebration. We hope you can join us! See this newsletter for more information.
Gratitude
A group of 3rd-5th graders meet for lunch on Tuesdays and call themselves the Spicy Changers. They are learning about gratitude and are carrying out several modes of showing appreciation of people, experiences, and other things in their lives. A gratitude bulletin board has been created outside the front door of the Library. Staff and students are invited to add gratitude messages to this board. Supplies can be found on the table outside Jenny B's office.
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The Afterschool Program Needs YOU!
As you know, we have a vibrant after school program, with over 14 offerings for our students, ranging from woodworking, cooking, arts and crafts, to unicycles with Mr. G. Many families rely on these convenient and unique classes for extra childcare and enrichment. We've been lucky to have many talented, hard-working volunteers over the years build this program to where it is, and we're over-the-moon with gratitude for all they've done.
WE NEED YOU! Unfortunately, many of our amazing committee members will need to step down from their roles soon. We need new, enthusiastic volunteers to administer the program to keep it going. Ample assistance will be available from Jodi, the FOSB chairs, and past committee members.
If you love this program and want to see it thrive and continue, we would love your support! Please contact Laura Feola at or Scott Koch, FOSB chairs, at
[email protected] for more information and details. This is just one of the many great things volunteers make happen for our kids - thank you for considering!
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Park Pass for 4th Grade Students
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The Every Kid Outdoors Program is an interagency collaboration between the Department of the Interior, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and U.S. Forest Service that provides fourth graders with free access to explore, learn, and recreate in spectacular settings, including national parks, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, and forests, along with their families, classmates, and friends. The program replaces Every Kid in a Park, and is authorized for seven years.
The program focuses on children ten years of age (the age of most fourth graders) and is based on research that indicates such children are at a unique developmental stage in their learning where they are more receptive to engaging with nature and the environment. By focusing on this age group year after year, the program aims to ensure every child in the United States has the opportunity to visit their national parks by the time he or she is eleven years old, thereby establishing a lifelong connection to enjoy and protect our American outdoor heritage.
To obtain the free pass, fourth grade students can visit the Every Kid Outdoors website, participate in a short educational activity, and download and print a paper voucher. The voucher is valid for multiple uses between Sept. 1, 2019 and Aug. 31, 2020.
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 It's Time for Basketball!
Boys information:
The boys coaches will be holding practices on Wednesday (2:20-4:00) and Thursday (3:30-5:15). Be sure your athlete has a current physical on file and has completed the basketball paperwork.
Girls information:
Great News! We have a coach!
Interested athletes should sign up in the hallway outside Ms. T's gym (west gym). Practices will start soon - stay tuned for more information.
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Seattle Cascades Cup Discount Tickets
Saturday December 14th, 6 pm.
Memorial Stadium.
Click
here to purchase Seattle Cascades cup tickets.
Use this code when purchasing tickets:
SBSGUEST2019
Adult tickets are $10 regular price and $5 for youth. With the code you will get 50% off.
FREE Wurlitzer upright piano
Is there someone in your family interested in learning to play the piano? My kids have moved on to other interests, and I'd like our upright piano to go to a good home. It's in great condition. And I'm not asking anything for it. Send an email my way if you're interested or if you'd like to come see it (I can also send you a picture of it). [email protected]
Loyal Heights Teen Programs
Click
here to see the Loyal Heights Community Center Teen Program calendar for December.
Holiday Gift Making Sessions
Children make nine beautifully brilliant and colorful fused glass key chains for holiday gifting. Super fun and a great way to have the kids make something special and practical for presents.
Class is from 4 - 5:30 pm. Pieces are available for pickup in 3 - 4 days.
Daily on December 9 - 12, December 16 - 17.
Price: $43 per child or $79 for two siblings. (Includes materials & kiln time).
Ballard Hoop Shoot Contest
Dec. 21st, 12-2pm at the
Boys and Girls Club
1767 NW 64th Street, Ballard
Hoop Shoot is a free throw contest for children ages 8 to 13. The contest is free to all youth.
Sensory-Friendly Theater Performance
STG presents has scheduled a sensory-friendly performance of Disney's FROZEN!
Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 2:00 pm at
The Paramount Theatre in Seattle.
Slight adjustments to lighting and sound will be made for the performance. In the downstairs theatre lobby and on each floor there will be a break area staffed by specialists in the field, if anyone needs to leave his or her seats during the show.
Code: SENSORY
Ballard Little League
Registration is now open for children ages 5 and up for the spring 2020 baseball and softball season. Please visit
Ballardlittleleague.com for further information and to register.
Registration closes January 31st.
BHS Gymnastics Camp
The Ballard High School gymnastics team welcomes your child to join our 2020 kids camps! BHS gymnasts will teach campers on bars, beam, vault, and floor for hours of fun and instruction.
Tickets are $45 per date, per camper (additional campers from the same family are $40). No gymnastics experience is needed!
Register here for Camp 1:
Sat. January 11, 2020 (9AM to noon)
Register here for Camp 2:
Sat. January 25, 2020 (9AM to noon)
Feel free to email Kimball Mullins (Kids Camp coordinator) with questions.
Cascades Academy Ultimate Frisbee Clinic
Sunday, December 8th
Jefferson Playfield (turf)
Elementary School 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Middle School 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Theme: "Cutting: Juke Out Your Defender
Register here. Clinics are $35, or $50 includes either a jersey, shorts or a disc.
Ballard Basketball School's Out Clinics
Ballard Basketball coaches, Sara Wetstone and Taylor Mulberg, run a fast-paced, fun program for intermediate to advanced players wanting to improve all aspects of their game. From ball handling, shooting, passing, 1 v 1 to 5 v 5, players will get maximum reps in a positive, safe environment.
Details:
At Ballard Boys and Girls Club
All camps 9am-3pm (Bring a lunch and snack)
$70/camper/day- Scholarships available.
Limit 30 campers/day
6th-8th grade boys and girls dates:
Thursday, Dec. 26
Friday, Dec 27
Thursday, Jan. 2
Friday, Jan. 3
If you have any questions, please contact Sara Wetstone at [email protected] or 206-354-5166.
Jazz Nutcracker
The award winning Roosevelt Jazz Band will perform Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn's Jazz Nutcracker on Saturday, December 7th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 8th at 2:00 pm in Roosevelt High School's Performing Arts Theatre. Ticket are $18.00 for adults & $13.00 for students and seniors. This show gets your feet tapping and fills your heart with joy. Get your tickets at rooseveltjazz.org.
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Direct Giving Campaign
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Direct Giving Campaign!
Our thermometer has reached $32,116!
Today, I'd like to share thoughts from two Salmon Bay staff members about how FOSB funding makes a real difference in our students' lives.
Winter Enrichment Program
(Xena Eckert, 4th grade)
WEP is a Salmon Bay tradition that I find quite valuable. My students come back to class with so much excitement about the skills they've learned and share with each other. I've watched them teach each other to break dance, discuss science concepts, play ukulele together and share food they've made. As a teacher, I have the opportunity to connect with students in a small group and share a whole other set of skills with them. I make lasting connections with students I will have in the future and strengthen the connections I have with past students. And I believe that we make the world a better place when we teach kids to stretch and take risks, to be curious about something new.
FOSB Mini Grants (Joel Maier, 6th grade Teacher)
The FOSB mini grant allowed me to purchase a fill sized oven for my Kitchen Science class. This oven, added to my other ovens, has given my class more freedom and space to better explore things like pretzel making, chicken soup from scratch and baking sugar pumpkins. An added bonus has been that after school cooking programs can be offered to Salmon Bay students at the elementary and middle school level.
Direct Giving funding will support the Winter Enrichment Program students participate in during January and February. If we raise over $70,000, we'll be able to fund additional programs, like the FOSB mini-grants. We encourage you to donate online
here or return the card you received in the mail.
Our Tax ID is 91-1622350.
 If you missed our Direct Giving Donut Day this morning, you'll have one more chance to stop by next Friday, donate to FOSB and pick up a tasty Mighty-O donut! We'll be in the lobby from 8:30 - 9:00 am. We'll also have volunteers outside to handle any drive-up donation/ donut requests!
Thank you for your continued generosity!
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The Salmon Bay Holiday Giving program is now in full swing!
To give a gift to a family in our school community, please sign-up for a wish at this link.
Note the item number (found on the sign-up) of your donated gift.
Label your donation with that number and return the unwrapped, labelled item to the front office no later than 12/18. Questions? Contact Julie Lowe at [email protected]
Middle school families, please note that your student's middle school homeroom is also sponsoring a holiday donation drive in partnership with the Broadview Shelter. You are welcome to participate in either (or both) donation drives. Your student's homeroom teacher can share additional details about the Middle School Adopt-A-Family program. Donations can be returned to your student's homeroom teacher.
Thank you for your generosity and participation in our holiday giving programs.
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Salmon Bay Shopping Day - December 10th
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Salmon Bay Day at Snapdoodle Toys & Games
 Local favorite, Snapdoodle Toys & Games, reached out to FOSB to invite our community to a shopping day!
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
*Mention this offer at checkout & 10% of your sale will go toward Salmon Bay School's PTO (FOSB).
Snapdoodle Toys, formerly Top Ten Toys, is located at
120 N 85th in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood. Or shop their other locations in Kenmore, Redmond, and Issaquah.
Dec. 10th is Taco Tuesday at Nutty Squirrel Gelato
 The second Tuesday of every month, Nutty Squirrel Gelato in Phinney will be donating 15% of its proceeds from 3pm-7pm to FOSB!
The Special is 2 scoops of gelato in a waffle cone taco shell- yum yum!
Stop by to see our Salmon Bay Mystery Scooper between 4-5 pm.
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Salmon Bay's Annual Lantern Festival
Mark your calendar now for our Annual Lantern Festival.
December 20th, 9 am
Salmon Bay School Auditorium
Community Lantern Festival
6:30 pm
Salmon Bay Park
Morning Festival
Elementary student lanterns will be on display in the auditorium. Guest Teaching Artist, Mary K, will lead our singing.
If you can volunteer to help set up lanterns on Thursday or light/ monitor lanterns on Friday, please sign-up here.
Community Evening Festival
Please invite friends and neighbors to join!
6:30 pm at Salmon Bay Park (not at school)
Bring a lantern or flashlight.
Mary K plans to lead singing. Our EDI Committee is planning a Cookie Gathering to immediately follow.
Music and Treats? Sounds like a perfect evening!
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Student Podcasts
Our newest round of student podcasts is available for your listening delight! Just click the links below.
 2019 - 2020 WEP
Next week, you'll receive a packet with detailed program information about your student's specific program and any required permission forms and waivers. We will also share additional volunteer needs for our Seattle-based programs.
Ski & Snowboard Help in Seattle
Each week, we send a team of volunteers up to the mountain to support students in the Ski & Snowboarding program. We also need volunteers to support this program in the morning (bus zone and parking lot) and evening (bus zone and office). can you help? Sign-up here.
 Winter/ Ski Gear Exchange
Has your student outgrown their winter gear from last season? If so, please consider donating it to our winter gear exchange. Winter jackets, gloves, and ski pants are very helpful. We especially need middle school sizes, but are happy to accept a range from elementary to adult.
If you have questions regarding WEP, please email
Jodi Russell.
Nathan Hale High School Information Night
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
6 PM - 7 PM Information Tables and Tours in Commons
(last tour leaves Commons at 6:40)
7 PM - 8:30 PM Presentation and Questions in Performing Arts Center
Topics: Courses offered; structure of 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades; school culture and
philosophy; school communication and opportunities for connections within
the Nathan Hale Community
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FOSB is our school parent teacher organization. All parents and guardians are automatically members
Minutes from the last FOSB meeting can be found
here.
Become A FOSB Director
Are you interested in getting more involved? FOSB is looking for family members interested in serving as FOSB Directors. Directors attend FOSB meetings and provide guidance and leadership for the school community by elevating family and parent voice and helping support our committees that get so many jobs done. Please come and learn more at the December meeting, where you can be elected to serve as a FOSB Director.
December FOSB Meeting
The next FOSB meeting is Thursday, December 12 at 7 p.m. in the school library. Please join us!
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Interested in Social Justice? Please join us for one of the upcoming Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee meetings.
Please contact our committee head at
[email protected]
to be added to our email list. All are welcome!
- Monday, December 16th, 7-9pm (location TBA). This will be a combined committee and EDI Book Club meeting. Discussion of How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi will start at 8pm. You are welcome to join for all or part of the meeting. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
- Monday, January 6th,, 9:15-10:45am, at Mabel Coffee (7001 24th Ave. NW)
Enjoy singing and cookies? Please join us for a Community Cookie Gathering immediately following the evening Lantern Festival on December 20th in Salmon Bay Park.
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Coach the Salmon Bay Debate Club!!
Inspire young people to find their voices and to listen to the voices of others! DebateAble is a debate program for upper elementary students (grades 4and 5) that has operated in schools throughout Seattle since 2012. No debate experience is necessary to be a DebateAble Coach! We hire adults who want to empower our next generation by teaching skills like critical thinking, public speaking and collaborative teamwork in a fun and positive environment. DebateAble provides Coaches with complete lesson plans, materials, training and all of the ongoing support you'll need to be successful as a DebateAble Coach.
SPECIFICS:
When: Thursdays after school, 3:30-4:30pm
Where: Salmon Bay Elementary classroom
Compensation: $65 per 60 minute meeting. Coaches are also paid $15/hr for training (one 60-90 minute session) and for attending two coach meetings during the school year (each of which last 60-90 minutes).
Help us to change the conversations by teaching young people to consider both sides of any topic and the value of civil discourse. For more information, contact DebateAble Director Elizabeth Kruse, at
[email protected] or 206.369.0787, and visit our website at
www.debateablekids.com.
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Purchase a Chinook Book
 We need to sell 14 more Chinook Books!
Each book costs $25 and comes with a 12 month mobile subscription.
To purchase a book:
Stop by the Volunteer Coordinator's office to pay via check (checks payable to FOSB).
You can also purchase a book online through SchoolPay by navigating to the FOSB page (nonprofit group page) where after school activity payments are also collected. Once paid, pick up your book or ask Jodi to send it home in your student's backpack.
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We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
Email submissions to Jodi by
noon on Thursdays.
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