October 20: Finance Committee Meeting, 7 pm 23: FOSB Pizza Friday, 6:30 pm November
12: FOSB Meeting, 7 pm 16 - 22: Fall Book Fair 23- 25: Conferences - No School 26 - 27: No School
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Ballard Market Receipt Drop Box
 To make it easier for families to drop off Ballard Market receipts, we've placed a collection box in the back alley (near the Book Return). When you come to pick up student materials or books, please bring your receipts and place them in the collection box. Be sure to close the lid securely when finished!
Each year, FOSB (Friends of Salmon Bay) receives substantial income from the collection of Ballard Market receipts. It may seem like your small pile of receipts won't amount to much, but our collective pile of receipts adds up to quite a bit!
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Roots of Empathy  Roots of Empathy is a program, originally started in Canada, that we conduct in our 5th grade classrooms. Each class receives 27 lessons over the course of the school year on topics ranging from feeding and diapering a baby, to emotions, safety, and family traditions. Nine of these lessons include the same family and baby, which allows the students to learn first-hand by one of their most influential teachers- the baby. The ultimate goal is to foster empathy, decrease bullying behaviors, and increase positive connections- now and in the future. If you know of a family who would be good in this role, please connect them with me. Middle School Club Opportunities Hello everyone! I hope that you are doing well. Just so you know, Saturday is National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day. So, we have that to be thankful for and remind us to spend a few moments deleting some old files. I want to take this time to let you know about a couple of clubs that are happening on Microsoft Teams for our student community.
- The first one is the 6th Grade Connection Club which meets Wednesdays at 11:15-11:45. This is a club that is focused on helping 6th graders get to know each other and have some social connection. We would love your 6th grader to join the fun, especially if your student is new to Salmon Bay this year.
- The other club that started last week was the United Body of Students of Color. They are meeting Fridays at 12:15-12:45. This club is facilitated by two high school Freshmen and Salmon Bay alumni who want to make a positive difference and support students of color. Salmon Bay staff member Malik Prince is also lending his support.
If your student would like to join either of these clubs please have them email me at [email protected] Thank you! Rob Bright Middle School Counselor |
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Flu Shot Clinics
City of Seattle Office of the Mayor asked Seattle Visiting Nurse Association and SPS to conduct more flu clinics on our school sites.
There are now 24 more dates added from October 19-30.
We urge everyone to get a flu shot this year to protect yourself and the community. Parents may register all family members for a flu shot online. Please pick an appointment time and date from the available options. Bring insurance card to the clinic. Uninsured children and adults can get the flu shot for no cost. To sign up for a "drive-through" flu shot, please fill out the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association ONLINE FORM: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/health_services/flu_clinics
* To register all family members for a flu shot online, complete registration for each member receiving a flu shot separately. Choose the same time slot for each family member registration. If the time slot fills up before you are able to register all family members, please register the remaining family members in the nearest available time slot. You can all still come to the clinic at the same time.
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We Need Your Help To Name Our Alley
Pike Place Market has a Post Alley, Harry Potter has a Diagon Alley, and Salmon Bay School has a... back alley? We need a better name now that we are utilizing our alley as a home for the outdoor library and for student materials pick up!
Email your alley name suggestions to Britta by Tuesday, October 20th. We'll review them all and hopefully announce the new name by Friday, October 23rd.
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 Middle School Clubs
Middle School clubs have started! Clubs are currently taking place during lunch. Students can reach out to teachers who host each club for details and a meeting invitation. Parents can also check the "Week Ahead" email sent each Friday for additional details. We encourage your student to join a club and connect with other classmates!
Current Clubs Include:- Gender & Sexuality Alliance, hosted by Drew McDonald
- Dungeons & Dragons, hosted by Anny Gateley and Lisa Becerra
- Anime & Art, hosted by Trevoe Johnson
- Fitness, hosted by Erin Telford
- Leadership & Service, hosted by Katie Gallagher Hayes and Kalry Muller
- Ukulele, hosted by Glyde Hart King
- United Body of Students of Color (UBSC), hosted by Malik Prince and Rob Bright
- Social Connection (6th grade only), hosted by Rob Bright
- Among Us, hosted by Monica Beckman
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 Need Tech Help?
There are 3 ways to get help with technology:
In person: request an in person appointment by email or call (206) 252-0100
More info can be found here on internet assistance can be found here.
To support students and families with technology access, starting Wednesday, October 14 the Technology Resource Centers have expanded hours of operation.
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
1301 E Yesler Way Seattle, WA 98122
Mondays and Wednesdays: 11 am - 6 pm.
Closed for Lunch: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Nathan Hale High School
10750 30th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125
Entrance on 110th st. near the athletic field. Parking available on 110th.
Mondays and Wednesdays: 11 am - 6 pm
Closed for Lunch: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
John Marshall Alternative High
520 NE Ravenna Blvd, Seattle, WA 98115
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Closed for Lunch 11 - 11:30
More SPS Technology Support for Families here including information and helpful videos on Schoology, the Source, Clever and See Saw.
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Free & Reduced Lunch
The application for Free and Reduced lunch can be found here.
Student Meals Availability
SPS Food Services distributes meals for free at the following area schools from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. weekdays ( full list here ): - Adams Elementary (Ballard)
- Catherine Blaine K-8 (Magnolia)
- B.F. Day Elementary (Fremont)
- Broadview-Thomson PK-8
- John Hay Elementary (Queen Anne)
- North Beach Elementary
- Viewlands Elementary (near Holman Road)
- Whittier Elementary (Ballard)
Download a copy of the meal site map here.
Food Bank Services
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Good Afternoon Salmon Bay Families,
As we move deeper into fall with trees turning vibrant shades and a new crispness in the air, it becomes clear that things will change. Even though these days blend one into the next and it's hard to remember whether something happened on Tuesday this week, Tuesday three weeks ago, or maybe not even on a Tuesday at all - we are creating positive changes in our students' lives. The connections we're making with them, the care and dedication we offer them, and the lessons we're teaching them are adding up to a positive sum at a moment in time they will remember for the rest of their lives. "eLearning is changing. And, we will see new models, new technologies and designs emerge. So, let's drop the "e" - or at least give it a new and wider definition." - Elliot Masie
Have a restful weekend,
Suro, Neil, and Darren
Salmon Bay Admin Team
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Advanced Learning
The Advanced Learning referral window is now open through December 7, 2020. Families of students, grades K-8, can refer their student on the Source, and if they need help setting up an account or getting a password reset, [email protected] will be able to help.
PDFs of referral forms, translated in 8 languages, are posted to the website and linked here. Families can email us a copy, mail it in (address on form) or even take a picture of the form on their phone and send in to [email protected] We can also help over the phone, at 206-252-0130
We know families may have questions about testing, and while we don't know exactly what the evaluation will look like yet due to the Covid-19 crisis, we will contact the guardians of referred students after November 1st with updates. Please continue to check our website which will be maintained with up-to-date information.
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| Parent Education Series Starts Soon |
Sign up Now for This Parent Education Series!
Helping Kids with Anger, Frustration, and Aggression also with Jenni Pertuset of Fulfilling Parenthood. This series of meetings will be capped at 24 individuals or parenting pairs and will be held on Wednesdays, Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, and 18 from 6-7:30pm. The cost is $100 for the series - register for this series here: http://bit.ly/AngerSeries Scholarships are available, please contact [email protected] for scholarship info.
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FOSB is our school parent teacher organization. All parents and guardians are automatically members of FOSB.
FOSB Finance Committee Meeting
Are you interested in learning more about FOSB's financials? Want to help take a closer look at our budget and think about ways to keep our community informed and receive input in how FOSB spends money? Join the Finance Committee meeting on October 20th at 7pm.
Finance Committee Meeting Zoom Link:
Meeting ID: 891 8241 5625
 Pizza Friday
We're trying things to bring our community together during the pandemic when we can't meet in person. In years past we've had Pizza on the Playground with Veraci pizza. So, in that vane, we thought we might try Pizza Friday Cooking and Eating show, part Julia Child and part Guy Fieri where everyone is the star. Here's the idea:.
- Prep a meal, it doesn't have to be pizza.
- Join the zoom meeting at 6:30pm on Friday.
- Show off your cooking and presentation skills for all to admire.
- Enjoy seeing and chatting with our community.
- We'll keep it short and simple and conclude things at 7:00pm.
Meeting ID: 865 8146 6068
Passcode: 336988
Do you have a fun idea to bring our community together? Let us know and we'll help make it happen ( [email protected]).
November FOSB Meeting
Our next meeting is Thursday, November 12 (7:00p), zoom link below. We'll be voting in new Directors. Directors are trustees of FOSB and are responsible for oversight of all FOSB activities, especially those involving the organization's governance and finances. We need you to help keep our school strong and bring our community together. Directors are asked to come to as many meetings as possible throughout the year and give feedback. Please consider joining FOSB as a Director, we need your voice. More info can be found here.
We're also gearing up for our Direct Giving drive. We have a substantial goal this year to make up for not being able to have our auction last year. Keep an eye out at the beginning of November for the start.
Meeting ID: 827 9794 0479
Passcode: 126355
 October Disability Awareness month
The FOSB Special Education and Disability Committee is celebrating October Disability Awareness month.
Everyone in the Salmon Bay school community is invited to join in playing Seattle Special Education PTSA's Inclusion Bingo. There are lots of activities and information!
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| Nutty Squirrel Sundae Fundraiser |
Plan a sweet family night and support a neighborhood business at the same time. Neighborhood gelateria,
Nutty Squirrel Gelato
, is starting a "Family Sundae Kit" special that will run through October 31st!The kits are $25 and $5 from each kit will be donated to local schools. Customers will get to decide which school they would like to contribute to at the time of purchase. Kits can be purchased online here for curbside pick-up or at the store.
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UW Recess Break
From noon - 12:15 on Mondays and Wednesdays, UW athletes and coaches will take your kids through 15 minutes of fun and inspiration. Parents are welcome to attend but are not required to join. UW Recess is designed for school aged kids approx. 6-12 years old, but all students are welcome
Zoom Link: bit.ly/UWRecessZoom
Coyote Central Fall Weekends / Winter Break - 5th - 8th Grade
Join in weekend Coyote Central courses this fall and during the December break. It's all virtual, BUT full of creative activities developed by Coyote's excellent & talented teaching artists. (Tina Helmeke taught for Coyote this summer - that's proof!)
Here's what you need to know:
Girls in Engineering, Math and Science (GEMS) Program
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) would like to invite your middle school's girls to join the Girls in Engineering, Math and Science (GEMS) program. GEMS is a free, volunteer-run after-school science enrichment program for Seattle 7th to 8th grade girls to explore STEM in a safe, virtual environment through both online and kit-based hands-on activities. GEMS meetings run once a month virtually from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm from November through April and are offered on either recurring Tuesdays or Wednesdays. In addition, we organize several optional virtual tours of local STEM labs and workspaces with time to chat with the scientists who work there. The application for GEMS closes on October 23, 2020 and is available at our website, seattleawis.org/awis-events/gems/. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions about the program.
Kids Carpentry Classes
Sign up for one of our Creative Cardboard Engineering Classes and learn a new skill from the safety of your home! New classes start in November focused on games, gifts and decor. Find out more and register at our website: www.kidscarpentryseattle.com
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We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
Email submissions to Jodi by noon on Thursdays.
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