November
15 -
After School Theater K-8 Show - 7:00 pm
18: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, 7 pm
18: Middle School WEP Information Night, 7 pm
25-27 - Student Conferences, No School
28-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday, No School
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What a busy week! From play performances to special projects, our building has been full of activity!
K-8 production of Half Magic
If you missed it last night, you still have one more chance to see our fabulous K-8 Fall Production this evening, at 7 pm in the auditorium.
CPR Training
Students in Middle School PE classes participated in CPR Training today!
South American Travel
We love these photos of our 7th and 8th grade Olympics Team students sharing their South American country travel brochures and PowerPoint presentations in a "speed dating" rotation, complete with classical piano music in the background.
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Lessons from Mr. Rogers
As we move into our darkest months here in Seattle, being intentional in our relationships and interactions with others can help spread light and warmth. This past Wednesday was World Kindness Day and I saw many references to Mr. Rogers- several people even wore cardigan sweaters to honor him.
One particular article from UC Berkeley resonated with me- it included seven lessons from Mr. Rogers:
- It is okay to feel whatever it is we feel.
- Our feelings aren't an excuse for bad behavior.
- Other people are different from us- and just as complex as we are.
- It's our responsibility to care for the most vulnerable.
- We can work to make a difference right where we are.
- It's important to make time to care for ourselves.
- We are neighbors.
Thank you for being a part of the Salmon Bay community and for looking out for each other. If you need help during this holiday season, please reach out to Rob or to me.
In community,
Jenny B
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Girls Basketball Coach Needed
 Our girls coach has to step back this year due to increased workload. We are looking for a new coach! Time commitment is 2 practices/week (total of 3.5 hours/week) and a game on Saturday for the duration of the season and post season. Typically we run into early March.
There is a bit of paperwork to be able to work with the kids, so if you are interested, let us know right away!!!
The girls would love to see you!
Ultimate Frisbee Playoff Schedule
8th Grade:
Nov. 16th @ 3:30 pm Ingraham S1
7th Grade:
Nov. 16th @ 9:30 am Ingraham Stadium #2
6th Grade:
Nov. 16th @ 9:30 am: Ingraham HS N1
Girls Soccer on Saturday
JV vs. Blaine at Roosevelt High School, @ 9:30 am
Varsity vs. TOPS at Eagle Staff,
@ 9:30 am
A varsity win means a second game at 12:30 pm!
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Loyal Heights Teen Programs
Click
hereto see the Loyal Heights Community Center Teen Program calendar for November.
Courageous Cross-Cultural Conversations
Green Lake Elementary is hosting "Courageous Cross-Cultural Conversations" with special guests Donald Felder, Delbert Richardson, and Tilman Smith, next Tuesday, November 19th, 7-9pm in the school cafetorium (2400 N. 65th St.). This workshop for adults will focus on models to use when we have difficulty imagining and navigating differing perspectives. Questions? Contact [email protected].
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
Register Here
4th & 5th grade boys and girls dates:
Monday, Nov. 25
Tuesday, Nov. 26
Register Here
If you have any questions, please contact Sara Wetstone at [email protected] or 206-354-5166.
Elementary & MS Ultimate Frisbee Clinic
Sunday, November 17th
Woodland Park, field #2 (turf)
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Theme: "Forehand Technique & Person Defense"
Register here. All clinics are $35, or $50 includes either a jersey, shorts or a disc.
Cleats, scholarships, and snacks: We have a bag of cleats to loan at our clinics (feel free to donate to our collection!), scholarships are readily available- no questions asked- email ([email protected]), snacks are allergy-sensitive (please double-check ingredients if there is a life-threatening allergy).
Mathnasium Fall Promotion for Salmon Bay Families
Mathnasium of Northwest Seattle provides math support and enrichment for students in grades 2 - 12. As students increase comprehension and build math skills, their confidence grows and their attitude toward math improves. Through November 30th, Salmon Bay students will receive a free math skills assessment and $50 off registration fees when they join Mathnasium of Northwest Seattle in Ballard. Contact us to schedule an assessment for your child at: 206-588-0460 or
[email protected]. Learn more at http://www.mathnasium.com/northwestseattle.
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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We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
Email submissions to Jodi by
noon on Thursdays.
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I'm writing today to invite your participation in Friends of Salmon Bay's Annual Giving Campaign.
As a school we are lucky to have such a committed and generous community, and together we are able to fund a wide array of programs and supports and growth opportunities!
- Investment in our Counseling program
- Scholarships for camps, field experiences, and our Winter Enrichment Program
- Bringing the WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) Leader program to Salmon Bay
- Funding Professional Development opportunities for staff supporting our work towards Racial Equity, Strong Core Academics, Social Emotional Supports, and teacher teams co-planning time
- Support for our Library, Art, PE, and Music Programs
- And so much more!
Our programming requires resources beyond the allocation given by the state and district. Your support makes all the difference!
To make a donation, please return the card you received in the mail or donate online
here.
Thank you,
Neil Gerrans
Salmon Bay Principal
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| Salmon Bay Holiday Giving |
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Greetings Salmon Bay Families!
Last year we added to our tradition of supporting all members of our community with the first annual Salmon Bay Holiday Giving program - a new tradition we're happy to bring back this season. From December 2nd through December 18th we will be collecting gifts for those families in our school who could use some help this holiday season. We're sending this notice out so everyone who would like to participate - either as a recipient or a donor - has the details.
To Get A Gift: Please either return a request form (paper copies will be sent home next week or you can download a form here) to either school counselor Jenny Brooks ([email protected]) or Rob Bright ([email protected]) by November 22nd.
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our information will be kept strictly confidential.
To Give A Gift: We will send out a SignUp Genius on December 2nd with all wishes listed. Simply purchase what is noted and return it to the front office - unwrapped and labelled with the family number - no later than the morning of December 18th and we'll handle the rest.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact parent Julie Lowe at 206-601-4933 or [email protected]
Thank you all - it's going to be a great holiday season!
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| Safety Skills & Empowerment Self-Defense |
Salmon Bay Students Class Dates
We are thrilled to bring 3 self-defense classes to Salmon Bay. Instruction will be provided by Strategic Living LLC, experts in personal safety and self-defense training.
Personal Self-Defense for boys, grades 7 and 8
Self-defense for boys and male-identified students at Salmon Bay, grades 7 and 8, specifically designed for their needs and concerns. This class is for boys who are beginning to explore the world, often without direct adult supervision. You may be concerned about peer pressure and a cultural environment that promotes unhealthy relationship behavior. They could use some skills to help make up for the experience they don't yet have. The class is two parts and will be held on consecutive Mondays, Dec 9th and 16th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. This is a youth only class. Cost is $65 per child. Click here for more information.
Empowerment Self-Defense for girls, grades 7 and 8
Self-defense and safety skills for girls and girl-identified students at Salmon Bay, grades 7 and 8. In this two-day class, your daughter will learn to recognize "red flags" that could mean someone may harm her, plan safe exits from iffy situations, practice physical moves (just in case), and learn to find supportive selfcare. The class is two parts and will be held on consecutive Tuesdays, Dec 3rd and 10th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. This is a youth only class. Cost is $65 per child. Click here for more information.
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Used Marker Recycling Program
We are excited to participate in the Crayola ColorCycle program again this year! Thank you to volunteer Katie Roberts for restarting and coordinating the program.
We have placed three large collection boxes in common areas throughout the school:
- First Floor:Front lobby near the couches
- Second Floor: Outside Rm 214
- Third Floor: West Hallway
Crayola will take all sizes and brands of plastic markers including highlighters and dry erase markers. We encourage all families to bring markers from home and drop them into one of our collection bins.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Katie.
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Elementary Enrichment Fees Due Now
During the school year, your child will participate in field trips, artist-in-residence programs, or other special class projects. Instead of asking for payment each time one of these activities takes place, we ask parents to pay one fee in the beginning of the school year. This fee is called the Enrichment Fee (or field trip fee).
Our elementary enrichment fee is $100 per student.
Payment Options?
We have a new payment system (SchoolPay) that allows you to easily make and track payments throughout the year. You can reach the new payment portal by logging in to your student's SPS Source account. Click
here
for instructions on how to access your student's Source account and the SchoolPay system. You may also pay this fee by dropping off a check (payable to Salmon Bay School) in the volunteer coordinator's office. We ask that all enrichment fees be paid by December 1st. Scholarship funds are available.
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2019 - 2020 WEP Registration
Thursday morning, students attended a WEP kick-off assembly to learn about the 10 programs we are offering this winter and hear a few highlights from each activity.
New programs this year include Welding and Pottery, plus the addition of skateboarding to our Indoor Recreation Program.
this morning (Friday) students received a paper copy of the WEP registration forms.
You can download a copy of the WEP packet here.
Registration forms are due Tuesday, November 19th.
The paperwork packet contains the registration form, program dates and descriptions, frequently asked questions, payment instructions and information regarding ski/snowboard equipment rental. Information on how to purchase a ski pass can be found
here.
WEP Info Night
You are invited to attend our
WEP Information Night on Monday, November 18th at 7pm in the auditorium. We'll provide an overview of all programs and a detailed discussion of the ski/snowboard program.
Program Confirmation and Next Steps
At the end of next week, you will receive an email confirming which program your student has been assigned to for WEP.
In December, following Thanksgiving break, you'll receive a packet with detailed program information and any required permission forms and waivers.
If you have questions regarding WEP, please email
Jodi Russell.
Backgammon Sets Needed
Glyde's Problem-Solving/Games class is looking for six backgammon sets we can use for the next few weeks during our backgammon unit. Do you have a complete set we can borrow? We would very much appreciate it! Please do not send in anything truly valuable and remember to mark your boards.
Thanks so much,
Glyde & students
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.
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!
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Interested in Social Justice? Please join us for one of the next Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee meetings:
Monday, November 18th, 7-8:30pm at Miro Tea (5405 Ballard Ave. NW) and Monday, December 2nd, 9:15-10:45am, at Mabel Coffee (7001 24th Ave. NW). All are welcome! Please contact our committee head at
[email protected] to be added to our email list and
be on the lookout for future meetings and announcements.
Green Lake Elementary is hosting "Courageous Cross-Cultural Conversations" with special guests Donald Felder, Delbert Richardson, and Tilman Smith, next Tuesday, November 19th, 7-9pm in the school cafetorium (2400 N. 65th St.). This workshop for adults will focus on models to use when we have difficulty imagining and navigating differing perspectives. Questions? Contact [email protected].
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Our Lost and Found collection is growing. Please take a moment to see what might belong to your family. Our upcoming conference week is a great time to do this! Unclaimed items will be donated after Thanksgiving.
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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! Mark your calendar for these upcoming Taco Tuesday dates:
- December 10th
- January 14th
Chinook Books On Sale Now!
 We need to sell 21 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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