November
25-27 - Student Conferences, No School
28-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday, No School
December
11 - Middle School Bands Concert (7 pm)
12 - FOSB Meeting (7 pm)
20 - Lantern Festival (9 am)
20 - 1 hour early dismissal
23 - January 1 - Winter Break/ No School
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Fifth Grade Field Trip
The fifth graders had a field study at Carkeek Park today to see the spawning salmon! They saw several large fish in Piper's Creek and enjoyed learning about salmon habitat, their anatomy and life cycle, and how we can change our behaviors to better protect salmon habitat.
Molly Brooks, Author & Illustrator
On Monday, students had a visit from Molly Brooks, author and illustrator of Sanity & Tallulah. The audience of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students was thrilled to meet a big-shot graphic novel creator. The event also generated excitement for this year's Global Reading Challenge, since the first Sanity & Tallulah is one of the selections for the Challenge. Staff were pleased that Molly highlighted the same writing process that they've been working to impart to the students.
Kindergarten Art Work
We love these water color paintings from Gabi's class currently on display in the lobby! We hope you'll take a moment to view them, and other student work on display in our hallways, when you are in the building for conferences next week.
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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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'Tis the season for gratitude!
As the Harvard Medical School website reminds us and research has proven: "gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships." I know for me, recently, I have been feeling more stress with my newish job, two middle schoolers, a kitchen remodel, and a spouse with a job change. Feeling those pressures have been a challenge for me, but when I started to think about gratitude and made a mental gratitude list my stress lowered. I know when I take time every day to mindfully meditate and write a gratitude list I can breathe deeply, reflect, and show up as my best self.
Here is a brief list of ways to cultivate gratitude:
- Write a 'thank-you' note to someone or to yourself
- Thank someone verbally
- Keep a gratitude journal or make a list for a few days to see how it changes your mindset
- Count your blessings by making a list once a week with three to five things that went right
- Mindfully meditate for a few minutes each day
- Give back or as they say "pay it forward"
With Gratitude,
Rob
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 Jenny B or to me.
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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!
Tomorrow is our last JV soccer game of the season.
2:00pm at Roosevelt HS
vs Eagle Staff.
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Loyal Heights Teen Programs
Click
hereto see the Loyal Heights Community Center Teen Program calendar for November.
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.
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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Our lobby display is up, and we are tracking progress toward our community fundraising goal. Thank you to everyone who has donated! As of today, we've raised almost $20,000!
If you have not yet had a chance to contribute, now is the perfect time.
Donations are tax deductible and simple.
Donate online
here or return the card you received in the mail.
Our Tax ID is 91-1622350.
At a time of year when it is natural to think of the ways in which we are fortunate, I count this community and the continual support it offers to students and staff at the top of my list. Thank you to the many volunteers who have helped feed staff, chaperone students, and volunteer in our classrooms. Thank you for giving of your time, talents and financial resources. Your generosity touches the lives of many, and you are greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Jodi Russell
Volunteer Coordinator
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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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Used Marker Recycling Program
This is what 673 used markers (13 pounds!) looks like when packaged for shipping to the Crayola ColorCycle Program.
Help us continue to recycle used markers by depositing dry markers in one of the collection bins located on each floor.
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 too!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Katie.
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Salmon Bay Local Shopping Days
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Check out these upcoming shopping days at local businesses. Cross some gifts off your list and support Salmon Bay at the same time!
Parent Night at Secret Garden Books
We've had multiple requests for another evening shopping event at Secret Garden. So, Secret Garden has invited us back for an evening shopping event. if you missed the fall book fair or weren't quite ready with your holiday gift lists, this is your chance!
Wednesday, Dec. 4th
6-8 pm
at Secret Garden
Books
Enjoy some adult shopping time, complete with drinks, snacks and socializing.
A percentage of sales will be donated back to Salmon Bay to support our library.
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.
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Middle School Adopt - A Family Program
At Salmon Bay, we offer families an opportunity to participate in two holiday giving programs. The first program supports Salmon Bay School community members (see above for more information). The second program is in partnership with Broadview Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing.
We've been participating in this program for the past 10+ years.
The parents and children at Broadview shelter are all experiencing homelessness due to domestic violence and rely on the shelter for basic necessities and transitional services. Your donations help to give the parents a joyful holiday and provide those necessities and gifts they would otherwise struggle to supply for their children.
This year, middle school homerooms will be sponsoring 4 families and collecting general donations of board games, general gifts and diapers size 4-6, for other families that rely on the shelter (new and drop in families throughout the holidays). Individual homerooms have organized this giving opportunity in different ways. Please check with your student or check your email to see what your student's homeroom teacher has planned.
 2019 - 2020 WEP
If your student has not turned in a signed WEP registration form, please do so ASAP.
If your student has turned in their completed form, you should have received an email this evening confirming the program in which your student was placed.
In December, you'll receive a packet with detailed program information about your student's specific program 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.
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.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Interested in Social Justice? Please join us for one of the upcoming Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee meetings:
Monday, December 2nd, 9:15-10:45am, at Mabel Coffee (7001 24th Ave. NW) and Monday, December 16th, 7-8:30pm (location TBA). 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.
Next up for the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Book Club: How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
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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 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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