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FOSB Website: www.FriendsOfSalmonBay.org 
Volunteer Coordinator: Jodi Russell 252-1730
June 19, 2020
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Seen Online

ASL 
Members of the ASL production of Quarantine Cinderella met this week to film their production! 

Promotion Celebrations
We absolutely loved celebrating with our 5th and 8th grade students this week. We are so proud of you!


Librarian's Corner


Hello families!

Thank you for attending our Summer Reading virtual presentation today.  If you would like your kid(s) to be involved in Salmon Bay Summer Reading, please click the link below and check out the instructions. Students will use an online platform (Seesaw) to post creative engagement with their reading and interact with each other's work. For example, the first week students will post an illustration they made for a book they read. For week 2, students will post a short video of themselves reading. Students can "like" and comment on each other's posts.


My hope is that this will be fun, build community, and inspire new reading choices. It will require students to log in with an email address and password, which I know is hard for younger kids to do independently, but it was the only way to make the page secure and interactive while supporting kids who share devices with others in their home.

For additional information on Seattle Public Library Summer Reading from our SPL guest Melbourne Delaney, please visit their website.
 
Have a great summer,
Teacher Ben

Friday Sing

Friday Sing 

Please join us for the last Friday Sing of this school year! 
Click here for the link!

FOSB News & Events

Friends of Salmon Bay (FOSB) is our school 
parent teacher organization. 

Thanks to all the FOSB members that are moving on this year. We really appreciate all the hard work you've put in. 
 
We're pleased to say we have a full contingent of officers heading into next year. 
 
Elementary Co-Chair: 
Shawna Sullivan (incoming 3rd grader)

Middle School Co-Chair: 
Scott Koch (incoming 8th grader)

Elementary Treasurer: 
Janelle Norman (incoming 2nd grader)

Middle School Treasurer: 
Danielle Steele (incoming 8th grader)

Secretary: Kelly Tilford 
(incoming 2nd grader and 5th grader)
 
Over the summer we'll have some planning meetings (via Zoom). Please reach out if you'd like to be involved. Our committees  always benefit from new members. 
We want to hear your ideas! 
 
 
Resolution of Anti-Racist Commitment 
In our last FOSB meeting, we voted in a resolution (see full resolution text below) to take a stand against systemic racism. We want all children and their parents to feel safe, acknowledged and supported.  We want our teachers to feel prepared with the right tools to confront racism and bias in their classrooms. We feel it takes an intentional, anti-racist stance to make this happen.  In the weeks following George Floyd's murder, we have heard from children, teachers, and parents in our school and across the district that they share this desire and currently do not feel that it is a reality. Let us make it so. 
 
Moving forward we'd like to engage with our UBSC (United Body of Students of Color) and the school administration to improve our school environment for people of color.   
 
Friends of Salmon Bay is the parent body at our school. Our Parent Information Exchange (PIE) and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committees continue to support this important work. Join us to help move forward into a better future. 
 
Current and Future FOSB Leadership 
Laura, Scott, and Shawna
 
 
Resolution of Anti-Racist Commitment 

Whereas; "the most fundamental right is the right to live" and that right is being denied to black people across this country and in Seattle; and
 
Whereas, systemic racism is embedded in every aspect of this country, including public schools; and
 
Whereas, systemic racism in our school system is a major factor in the opportunity gap between white and black students; and
 
Whereas, we must choose whether to be a racist or anti-racist organization as there is no neutral space; and
 
Whereas, the voices and needs of black children continue to be left out and unheard.
 
Resolved, That Friends of Salmon Bay PTO commits to being an anti-racist organization; be it further
 
Resolved, Educates our PTO members on issues related to anti-racism through hosting parent education events, providing anti-racism books and resources for families, and by including information on anti-racism in every meeting; be it further
 
Resolved, Actively works to center the voices of our families furthest from educational justice by engaging with families; be it further
 
Resolved, Supports the demands of Black Lives Matter at School: 1-End zero tolerance, 2-Fund counselors not cops, 3-Mandate black history and ethnic studies, 4-Hire more black teachers; be it further
 
Resolved, Actively works with our school, Seattle Public Schools, the City of Seattle, and the State of Washington to provide opportunities and funding for professional development for anti-racism work.

Free Internet Service for SPS Students
Free Internet Service for SPS Students
 
Free high-speed internet for up to six months will be sponsored by Seattle Public Schools. Online registration and language support will be available at these events.
 
Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing upon arrival.
 
Register to receive a promotional code and modem and connect your household!
 
Who is Eligible?
Income eligible households with Seattle Public Schools students who are new subscribers to Comcast and Wave. You don't have to be a student at the school event to attend - all eligible SPS families are welcome!
 
What should I bring?
Eligible families must qualify for public assistance programs like the National School Lunch Program, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others.
 
*Seattle Schools will be having sign up events all summer long. We will be coming to your neighborhood - full schedule will be published soon!*

Next scheduled schools:
 
Denny MS
Friday, June 26th
Olympic Hills ES
Wednesday, July 1st
Rainier Beach HS
Friday, July 10th
Rainier View ES
Friday, July 17th
 
For a list of technology resources including translated how-to videos for families, please visit this SPS webpage.





From Admin

Hello Salmon Bay Families,
 
Happy Juneteenth Day! It's an important date to know, to learn about and to celebrate. There's plenty of work ahead to ensure Salmon Bay and communities near and far are more safe and equitable. Please know that Salmon Bay staff and administration is committed to this work.
 
Happy last day of school! This week has been a whirlwind of activity and celebration. To honor and acknowledge our 5th and 8th graders, we enjoyed both Drive-Thru and Virtual Promotion ceremonies. It was so fun to see the students as they either moved up to middle school or moved on to high school. Teachers created thoughtful plans for this week to both celebrate learning and community and to provide a sense of closure for a rather unusual school year.
 
We so appreciate Salmon Bay's ability to be flexible and to respond with love and care during these challenging times. Although we are yet to understand what school will look like in the fall, we do know that we will need to continue to be active and supportive partners. If we're able to do that with grace, our children will continue to learn and grow into the compassionate individuals that will form a more just collective.
 
Please continue to take care and enjoy the summer!
 
In partnership,
 
Darren, Annie and Neil



Children's March 

Children's March, June 13th, 2020
By Damian Anderson, Maci Ford, & Kaz Hill
 
Saturday, June 13th a march led by children started at Garfield Highschool and went past historic Central District landmarks with over 3000 kids, moms, dads, aunties, uncles and friends.  It was supposed to be from 12-3pm but a lot of people were there before and after hanging out with friends and listening to speakers and singers.  The march was held because of George Floyd's death, because Black lives matter, and because if we want to end racism we have to see that everybody is equal regardless of skin color.  This march was inspired by the original Children's March in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963.
 
How it came to be?
Number one. This march started with a zoom class. I got the link from one of my writing group members, Nat. When I joined many people looked like they all knew each other. One of the first things I noticed was that a lot of the people there looked way older than me. I didn't talk a lot in the first class because I wanted to know what they were trying to accomplish by attending this class. After the first class, it was pretty obvious who ran the show (the children) I knew the class was titled #YouthShallLead but I wasn't actually expecting youth to lead. 
 
Sure enough, the next day we had another class. We talked about "the demands". Next class, we went on to talk about arranging a march! Of course, that was the whole idea but still, that is so crazy. Then we talked about logistics and the location of the march. We came to an agreement that we would have it at Garfield high school because there has been a lot of black history there, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's first and only visit to Seattle. Once we discussed the location we had to discuss the route. The decision of the route was mostly up to the adults because they knew what streets were busy and what was simple and educational. We ended up choosing a route that involved Ezells. 
 
I don't know if this went into consideration but did you know that police started out as Slave Patrol? This is why I think we should DISMANTLE the police and make new jobs to fill the spot, better ones that don't get people killed especially black ones. One of the demands was that ALL white (and black) people talk about racism and how it suffocates and inhibits generations of black and brown youth. I also think we should teach more about black history than all negative things [about black people].  At least if we talk about negative things, we could talk about the history of slavery, and our teachers have to be comfortable talking about these subjects. 
 
Then we had to practice our demands. Mine was: The dismantling of the youth jail and redistribution of funding to enrich ethnic studies courses, hire more black teachers, and fund restorative justice programs within Seattle Public Schools. This took hours and hours of zoom meetings and attention.
 
Not even one week had passed and it was time for the movement to begin. We met at Coyote Central to practice. We practice lines and how we would look/do on stage. After all the speakers were done it was time for the marching part of the movement. All the kids that spoke got to lead. Any adults or kids who were there I guarantee learned at least one thing, and that was our mission. It all came together from love and care, we all made new friends while we organized this movement. One of the things we all talked about was that this is not a march it is a movement.  ${"["}#notatrend]


 
BLM Shirt Sale

BLM Shirt Sale 
The EDI committee is offering another run of BLM tee-shirts.  The same two designs as earlier this year will be available - the  national design ($10) was created by a student artist and the school design ($7) features a tree and our school name on it.  

Scholarships are available for students who would like a shirt. Please email Jodi or the EDI Committee.

The EDI committee works with a local Black owned print shop to create the shirts.  A set number of shirts/sizes have been ordered and are expected to be ready for pick up on Friday, June 19th from Julie Schneider's home (near the school) or delivery can be arranged.  Payment by check written to FOSB, cash, or VenMo available.  The additional money raised will be added to the EDI committee budget.   Adult and Youth sizes available in each design.  Questions, or to reserve your size/design, email fosbdiversity@gmail.com
 
Black Lives Matter

Weekly Friday Ballard Protests for Black Lives Matter
NEW LOCATION!
Many Salmon Bay families showed up at the last two Fridays in response to a neighborhood call to protest in support of Black Lives Matter in Ballard. Thank you! Sustainable Ballard is continuing those grassroots events, but has moved the location for more visibility. We invite you to join us to stand up for Black Lives Matter again this Friday, June 12 at 65th and 15th from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.  We are planning to show up in support every Friday as long as downtown protests continue and #BlackLivesMatter demands are on the table. For more information go to  http://www.sustainableballard.org/blacklivesmatter-protest/.   

Ballard Performing Arts Supports BLM
BPA is excited to announce a special fundraiser organized completely by Ballard High School Performing Arts students called Ballard Performing Arts (BPA) supports Black Lives Matters (BLM).
 
Black American Music (BAM), commonly known as Jazz, is an essential part of the Ballard community.  BAM enriches the education of Ballard High School students, and our students want to give back to the Black community.
 
This week, the BPA students came up with the idea to hold a drawing for private performances by five of our groups.  Donate $25 or more to one of these organizations fighting for justice that were hand-selected by Ballard students and you'll be entered in a drawing to win a private performance on a mutually agreeable date in the future by one of our five participating student ensembles.

Performances will be by a Ballard Performing Arts student ensemble (Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Fiddle Ensembles, String Quartet and Thespian Troupe). There are 5 chances to win. And,  100% of the proceeds go directly to the organizations.
 
Participating is easy:
Step 1: Choose an organization or two (or three!) to support from this list.
Step 2: Donate. For every $25 donation, you will receive one entry for a drawing to win a performance from a Ballard Performing Arts student ensemble 
Step 3: Email your receipt to bpa.student.fundraiser@gmail.com
Step 4: Listen, Learn and Grow
 
Winners will be contacted through email after the drawing closes on June 30.

Emergency Food Box Delivery

Emergency Delivery of Food Boxes
United Way of King County, Food Lifeline, the City of Seattle and Metro Access are excited to begin offering home delivery of emergency food boxes across Seattle, North King County, and East King County during COVID-19. This resource is available to anyone who:
  • Lives in Seattle, North King County, or East King County
  • Is unable to access their local food bank in person
  • Is unable to afford groceries
To order a food box, fill out this online form, or call us Toll-Free at 833-540-0800, Mondays to Fridays from 11am-4pm. At this time, households can order up to three food boxes per delivery.
 
We are encouraging folks to visit their local food banks if they are able; in addition to on-site food distributions, many local food banks also operate home delivery programs, and may be able to provide a more customized food selection to clients. Families can find a nearby food bank at foodlifeline.org/need-food.
 
Some additional information about this service:
1. What's in a food box? This offers preset 15-25 lb variety cases of shelf-stable foods from Food Lifeline. These may include canned meals, canned fruit, canned veggies, pasta, and other miscellaneous items. Some boxes may also contain perishable items like bread or produce with a longer shelf-life. One box is estimated to feed a family of four for approximately 2-4 days. We are currently unable to meet individual allergy and dietary needs.
2. We hope to also offer produce boxes from Food Lifeline in the coming weeks. Clients would be able to order either or both the shelf-stable and produce boxes for delivery.
3. Households can reorder as often as they need. We are making deliveries Monday through Friday during the day, and have an option to leave the food box if nobody is home. We hope to deliver boxes 2 to 3 days after the request is received. Requests received on Thursday or Friday will be delivered the following week. If requests exceed our food or delivery capacity, we may adjust the eligibility requirements or frequency of orders.
4. The phone line to order includes a language line for interpretation, and our online ordering form is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Chinese (simplified), Amharic, and Russian. We also hope to offer the online ordering form in Somali and Oromo starting Thursday.

Bulletin Submissions
 
We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
Email submissions to  Jodi by  noon on Thursdays.