February
3-7 Black Lives Matter at Schools Week
3: EDI Committee Meeting
7: BLM Parent Meet-up, 9:30 am (after Sing)
7: WEP Week 5
13: FOSB Meeting
14: WEP Week 6
17-21: Mid-Winter Break
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WEP - Week 4
From archery and screen printing to guitar and computer programming, students continued to enjoy WEP activities this week.
 We'd like to give a huge shout out to the volunteers who are supporting this program, whether in Seattle or up at the mountain. We couldn't do it without you!
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"Hey - I've got an idea...Let's put on a show to raise some money for the school!!!"
Twenty years ago, a group of music-loving Salmon Bay parents got together, and - in the best tradition of Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland - decided it would be fun to put on a show. Thus was born RockFerFOSB, a mostly-annual Fun Night Out (and fund raiser for Friends of Salmon Bay). Might you be interested in finding others with whom to make live music onstage? Come join us at
Zeeks on Phinney
, Wednesday 12 February, at 7 P.M. to find out how. In the meantime, watch the
RockFerFOSB Facebook page
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or if Facebook's got you down, email
RockFerFOSB at gmail
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Salmon Bay EDI is a collective of Salmon Bay parents that strives to collaboratively promote a lens of equity and diversity to create a holistically happy community. Interested? Please join us for one of the upcoming EDI Committee meetings. Contact us at [email protected] to be added to our mailing list or for further information on our events. All are welcome!
Our next meeting will kick off Black Lives Matter at School week: Monday, February 3rd, 9:15-10:45am, at Mabel Coffee (7001 24th Ave. NW).
On February 7th after Friday Sing,EDI will host a parent meet-up in the cafeteria in honor of BLM at School Week. Join us for coffee and baked goods!
EDI Book Club: When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Kahn-Cullors and Asha Bandele. Join an important discussion of equity and in support of the national BLM at School movement. Date and time to be announced. Please contact [email protected].
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We are a family of 4, plus our dog, needing temporary housing until May.
We unfortunately had to move out of our home due to toxic mold. We all were sick from the mold with high levels of mycotoxins. Until it is remediated, and construction is completed we can't move back in.
We would be happy to take care of animals or pet it.
We are looking for mostly weekday housing.
Also, needing to find a foster home for our gunnies pig Snickers. We will provide everything needed for his living and expenses.
In gratitude,
Bridget
Please call 206-371-5961 or email if you can help.
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Licton Springs K-8 Presentation
The Ballard District Council is hosting a presentation on the re-opening of Webster School, at their Wednesday, February 12, meeting (7-8:30pm at Sunset Hill Community Club). Licton Springs K-8 School will be moving from its shared space at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School (N 90th Street and Stone Ave N) to this revitalized and expanded Sunset Hill location, formerly occupied by the Nordic Museum. Licton Springs is an option school that focuses on Native American culture and history.
We'll be joined by the project manager, project architect, school principal, and Seattle School Board member Eden Mack. Please help spread the word to other community members. Join us for an informative evening about this exciting change in the Sunset Hill neighborhood.
Click here for more details.
Interested in Boy's Lacrosse for Spring 2020?
Props Lacrosse registration is still open for the Spring 2020 season. Our recreational program is open to all boys starting at grades 1/2 with our Academy program then progressing to teams at 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 who compete in the Seattle Metro Youth Lacrosse Association. We are open to all new and returning players - no prior experience necessary.
Our Club is focused on providing a fun, safe, environment for the kids to build skills in the fastest growing sport in the US.
Practices for the 5/6 & 7/8's start the week February 3rd with Saturday games in early March. The 3/4 graders start practicing in late February after Winter Break and Saturday games start the weekend of March 21st. Practices are usually 2x a week at either Loyal Height Community Center or Whitman Middle School.
Any additional questions either submit an inquiry on the Club website or contact Board Member/Coach parent of SB 1st & 8th graders -
Dave Haralson
Screenagers Next Chapter Screening
Presented by First Free Methodist Church
Free and open to the public
Wednesday 2/12 7:00pm - Details here
Couple's Self-Care Workshop
Hosted by Unbreakable Spirit Wellness
Saturday, 2/8 4:30pm-8:15pm
Dreamclinic Roosevelt
Re-connect with your partner through loving touch, creative cooperation, and open, loving communication. Registration and details here.
BHS Performing Arts Spaghetti Dinner
Feb 1st, 2020 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm at the Ballard High School Commons.
This fundraiser is your one chance this year to hear every Ballard Performing Arts group perform! This year's theme is music from the '90s. Plus, catch a sneak preview of the upcoming musical, Xanadu.
Tickets available online now
or purchased at the door. $15 adults, $10 students, $22.50 for all you can eat.
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We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
Email submissions to Jodi by
noon on Thursdays.
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Dear Salmon Bay Community Members,
We have just crossed over the half-way point of our year. With the finish line, not yet in sight, the fresh energy and enthusiasm worn off, and the weather glum - it is easy for all of us to be a bit irritable and impatient. I'm writing today to invite all of our community to be a counterpoint to the crankiness with kindness and positivity. Our children benefit from our examples and emulate what they see in us.
If there are problems at school, with a system, with a teacher, with administration - we invite your partnership in trying to solve these. We don't want problems to fester. While it is easy for most of us to point out what could be better - building that better school experience or relationship takes investment of time and a willingness to deeply discuss issues and examine possible solutions.
The building leadership team in the coming weeks will be developing our budget for the coming year. This work is important as it requires us to set out priorities and work together to make the allocation of resources blossom into the programs, materials and personnel we hope will support students and this school community.
Your partnership, your smiles and your words of encouragement to teachers, custodians, students, staff and volunteers help lift and restore spirits that may be low. We hope when you are on our campus that you also receive and benefit from a positive energy. Together we can counter the worst weather and make the sun shine.
To Sunshine and Kindness,
Neil
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JV Boys Soccer Coach Needed
We are looking for a jv boys soccer coach mid-March - early June. Some district pay involved.
Must be 21 and have valid CPR.
Interested individuals please contact Glyde
Snack Donations
Some of our classrooms are running low on snacks. They are seeking donations of bulk goldfish, graham crackers, ritz crackers, pretzels, roasted almonds, peanut butter, raisins, and carrot packs. Bags of Trader Joe's White Cheddar Corn Puffs are also needed (these are used for positive reward incentives).
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Winter Before & After School Classes
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Winter After School Classes
Click
here to see all of the fabulous classes being offered this winter and sign up for these classes with open space!
- K-2 Overtime Athletics Class on Friday
- Debate Club for 4-5 grades on Thursday
- Trendy Crafts for K-5 on Wednesdays
Class Payments
Payment can be made via check, payable to FOSB, or through our online payment site. Instructions for paying online are attached to the sign-up and can be found
here. We anticipate online payment options to be available early next week. All payments should be made prior to the first day of class. Scholarships are available, please email
Jodi for details.
New After School Volunteer Daily Host Program
We would like to recruit 5 volunteers, one for each day of the week, to be onsite during after school programs.
This parent
volunteer will receive a $50 discount
towards a class of their choice. As a daily host, the volunteer will touch base with all after school class instructors offering classes that day. Daily After School Program Hosts will assist with any attendance issues, help problem-solve and be a second pair of hands should a need arise. The volunteer periodically checks in with each class while classes are in session. If you are interested in volunteering or finding out more, please
email Jodi,
Volunteer Coordinator at Salmon Bay.
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Salmon Bay School Evening Tour
Tuesday, February 4th
Elementary 6 pm
Middle School 7:00 pm
Ballard High School
8th Grade Morning Tours (students & parents)
Wed, Feb 5 and Tues Feb 11, 2020
* 8:00am - 8:45am | Program in the Auditorium: Principal, Activities Coordinator, Counselors, Students
* 8:45am - 9:30am | School Tour
* 9:30am - Q & A
8th Grade/Prospective Student Evening Open House
Thurs, Feb 6, 2020
* 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Clubs and Activities tables in the Commons
* 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Welcome & Program in Main Gym: Principal, BHS Band, PTSA, Students
* 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Open House | Speak with teachers, school counselors & staff. Explore the school building
Center School
Open House:
February 13th
Nathan Hale
School Tour/Future Family Night
: February 10th, 6:00-8:30pm
Roosevelt
Open House:
February 6th from 7-8pm
Please check individual school websites to find more details.
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Personal Self-Defense for 4-6th grade Students
February 10, 2020
6 - 8 pm at Salmon Bay School
This is a parent and child class
, children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $45 per child, adults are free.
Financial assistance is available -- please contact Strategic Living for your discount code.
Personal Safety & Self-Defense for 7-8th gr. Girls
Wednesdays, February 26th & March 4th
6:30 - 8:00 pm
In this class, your girl will learn to recognize "red flags" that someone may mean harm, plan safe exits from iiffy situation, practice physical moves (just in case), and learn to find supportive selfcare a
ll in age-appropriate language and concepts.
Open to female and female-identified students, grades 7 and 8, at Salmon Bay. Financial assistance available, please contact Strategic Living LLC for a registration code.
Register here
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Parent Education Presentation
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Talking to Youth About Heated Topics
with Rosetta Lee
Tuesday, March 10
7:00pm Salmon Bay School cafetorium
1810 NW 65th St, Seattle 98117 (enter on 18th)
Young people can bear witness to challenging and/or traumatic events in current events, media, and our local communities. They often process thoughts, feelings, and reactions without our explicit help and guidance - thereby increasing their confusion and anxiety.
- Adults have a natural instinct to protect their children from harsh realities, yet want to prepare them to navigate our complex world - is it possible to do both?
- How can we talk about identity, difference, and justice in age appropriate ways?
- How do you reinforce your family's values while maintaining respect for other perspectives?
- How do you coach children toward authentic and respectful dialogue across differences?
Engage in these questions and more through this interactive session.
-Download the event flyer
here.
Free childcare available for potty independent kids. Childcare RSVP required. Contact COHO Boys and Girls Club directly at 206-297-7764 or
[email protected]
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Salmon Bay School Auction
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Save the Date - Annual School Auction
Our Salmon Bay Auction is our largest all-community event and fundraiser of the year! We'll be back at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park on Friday, March 27 with doors opening at 6;30 p.m.
In order to make it a great evening, our Auction Planning Team is looking for:
Host a Party or Experience
: Help us create some amazing parties & experiences for guests to purchase at this year's auction. Do you have a passion that you could share with others? Consider putting your passions into a fun party that raises money for our school! Parties can be any size and hosted by more than one person. It's a great way to collaborate with fellow Salmon Bay parents to support your school.Things like photography classes, cooking lessons, a group outing to a sporting event all make a great party. Or, maybe you want to host a murder mystery dinner, poker evening, cocktail hour at your home, a cooking or home preserving session, a Magic The Gathering get together, or a jewelry making evening.If you have an idea but are not sure how to implement it please, contact Rebecca Trlica or Danielle Steele. Or, click on and fill in this party form and we'll follow up with you!
In need of a Photographer!
Our auction planning team is looking for an event photographer to capture all of the details we have planned. If you have photography experience and are willing to download images following the event to a shared drive (shutterfly, smug mug, pixieset, etc.), we'd love to welcome you to our team! Please email Auction Chair Shelby Reynolds with interest.
Behind the Scenes Fun and Insider Secrets?
The Salmon Bay Auction is unlike any you've attended before! Follow @SalmonBaySchoolAuction on instagram for behind the scenes fun and insider information that will help you prep for the auction.
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| Open Enrollment & School Choice |
Open Enrollment for School Choice Feb. 3 - 14th
Each student in Seattle Public Schools is assigned to a school based on where that student lives. Students may apply to attend a different school through the School Choice Process, which begins February 3, 2020.
If your student is currently attending an option school or another school that is not their attendance area school by choice, they can continue at this school until the highest grade offered without having to apply again. If your student is currently attending an option school but wishes to attend a neighborhood school in 2020-21, they will need to apply through the School Choice process.
Applying for Another School
If you are interested in requesting either an attendance area school or option school, other than your assigned school, you must submit a School Choice form. Only forms submitted during Open Enrollment Feb. 3 - 14, will receive tiebreakers such as the sibling tiebreaker which gives siblings priority in admissions.
Families are encouraged to apply during the Open Enrollment window. Applications received after Open Enrollment are date stamped and priority is based on the date in which the application is received. School Choice forms are available online during the Open Enrollment window, or at the John Stanford Center.
The results of Open Enrollment for the 2020-21 school year will be available online in April.
More information is available on the
School Choice webpage.
Read more about change of school process for special education students here.
Reviewing Your Student's School Assignment
Next year's assignments are now available in the
Assignment Lookup Tool on the district website. Please note that your child's school assignment may have changed due to new school boundaries and the opening of new schools in Fall 2019. To view your child's assignment, you will need your child's date of birth and student ID number. You can find your child's student ID by contacting Admissions at 206-252-0760 or checking your student's record on
The Source.
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