Salmon Bay School Committee Links
Looking to get involved? Need the most up to date information from one of our Committees? Check out these links! (This area is currently being developed and will get more links as the weeks go by!) Parent Information Exchange (PIE) Direct Giving
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Calendar of Events
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All, Elementary or Middle School
| Nov. 13
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| Student Led Conferences 101
| Cafetorium
| 4th-8th Grade Parents
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| Picture Retake Day
| Auditorium
| AS
| Nov. 14
| 6-7 PM
| FOSB Coffee Hour
| Cafeteria
| AS
| Nov. 14
| 7-9 PM
| Monthly FOSB Meeting
| Library
| AS
| Nov. 14
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| WEP Info Night
| Library
| MS
| Nov 15-18
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| Book Fair at University Book Store
| University Book Store
| AS
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| WEP Ski Rental Night
| Cafeteria
| MS
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| Pancake Breakfast & Fair Trade Fair
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Conferences and Thanksgiving Holiday NO SCHOOL
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November 12, 2013
Dear SB K-8 Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed the longer weekend with family and friends. The dogs and I enjoyed long walks together at Discovery Park. It's hard to believe the Thanksgiving holiday is right around the corner.
I've been keeping very busy the past couple of weeks meeting with individual teachers to discuss their district required "student growth" goals. Each teacher has developed one or more goals focused on improving student achievement in his/her classroom. While this may sound like a rather mundane process, I have actually really enjoyed having this time to meet individually with so many teachers to learn about their area(s) of focus and feel very confident that our collective efforts are going to have a positive impact on our students as we continue to work together.
We have a lot going on the next few weeks, so be sure to stay in the loop. For those of you with students in 4th through 8th grade, I encourage you to attend tomorrow night's parent session about student- led conferencing. Nancy and Megan will be leading this session and are looking forward to sharing helpful information with you and gathering your input for future consideration. On Thursday night, the MS teams are hosting a WEP information session in the auditorium at 6:00 p.m. and FOSB is hosting a coffee talk and monthly FOSB meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the library. I hope to see many of you at one or more of these events.
Let's have a great week together.
Thanks, Jen
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Elementary Volunteer Coordinator's Note
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Hi Parents! You should have received an Enrichment Fee letter from me last week in your email. If you need a payment plan or to request a scholarship that information needs to be filled out by November 30. If you are paying in full, payment is due by December 11. The Enrichment Fee is separate from our Direct Giving campaign. The timing of the two campaigns are usually a bit more spaced out, but it took a bit longer to set up the online payment form than we had anticipated. So, because we are asking for money from you for two different things at the same time I thought I would explain the differences between the two campaigns. Enrichment Fee: The money collected from the Enrichment Fee is money that is spent directly on YOUR child. It is for field trips, bus fares, camps costs and supplies for special, specific projects for each student. The fee is determined by your child's teacher based on their plans for the year. Enrichment Fee is not a fundraiser, it is a mandatory fee(instead of asking for a check every time there is a field trip, assembly, etc.) to cover expenses incurred by your child. Because it is a fee for services rendered it is not tax-deductible or eligible for corporate matching. Scholarships are available for any family that puts in a scholarship request. Any donations to the scholarship fund are tax-deductible and eligible for matching. Direct Giving: Direct Giving IS a fundraiser. The money that is raised during Direct Giving goes to the FOSB General fund and is used to support teachers and students in every grade and in every program. It's our second biggest funraiser of the year (after the auction), and is one of the easiest...all you have to do is write a check. Contributions are tax-deductible and eligible for employer-matching. We would love every family in Salmon Bay to contribute at whatever level works for their family, whether that be $5 or $500. Each of these programs are important. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Another great fundraiser that we do here at Salmon Bay is our Fall Bookfair at the University Bookstore. The bookfair is this weekend (from Firday to Monday). It's a very fun event! You can shop for Holiday gifts, shop for your child's classroom or just shop to round out your personal library. We have a full schedule of events to participate in, or you can shop online using the code SBS. We get a whopping 25% which goes to our library. Linda hopes to beef-up our non-fiction section with the proceeds from the bookfair! Check out the schedule of events: Sat, Nov 16: 10-12 Childcare with crafts and games while parents stop 12-12:30 Storytime with Sally 1-3 Read-In (silent reading marathon for independent readers with snacks)
Sun, Nov 17
12:30-1 Dorothy reads
1-1:30 Sing with Mary K.
1:30-2 Carita Reads
2:30-4 Edible Book Fest For more information see the FOSB section in the newsletter. Have a great week! Sharon
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Middle School Volunteer Coordinator's Note
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Hello middle school families,
Here are a few reminders for the week.
Wednesday Nov. 13th - Student-led Conferences 101- 7-8:30PM in the Salmon Bay auditorium- Come and learn how to make the most of this format of conference which is being used this year for grades 4-8.
Thursday November 14th- Picture retake day- If you would like your student to do retakes please have them bring the intact picture packet back and they will be re-photographed. If your student did not get a picture taken on picture day there are order forms available in the main office.
Thursday Nov. 14th - WEP Ski/Snowboard Parent Information Night- 6-7 PM in the Salmon Bay Auditorium- Come find out all about the skiing and snowboarding portion of the Winter Enrichment Program. This is also a time to sign up to be a volunteer on the mountain.
Thursday Nov. 14th- Monthly FOSB meeting at 7PM in the library. This is our monthly parent/teacher meeting that all are welcome and encouraged to attend. There will be a FOSB coffee hour directly before the meeting from 6-7 in the library that Principal Jen will be attending so please come and socialize and become better informed.
Friday Nov. 15th- Monday Nov. 18th- The Salmon Bay Book Fair at the University of Washington bookstore- This great event is a fundraiser for our library and 25% of your purchase goes directly to Linda to buy new books. There is a whole schedule of events (see below) and some annual favorites such as singing with Mary K, reading with the K-1 teachers and the Edible Book Fest which are all returning to delight you this year.
Looking toward next week, we have the WEP rental night next Thursday Nov. 21st starting at 5:00PM in the cafeteria. This is the one opportunity to have the rental department of the Summit come to you so you can get your child outfitted for the season. It is also an opportunity to purchase a season pass if you don't want to do that online, place an order for a mandatory helmet or purchase wrist guards. You can also sign up to be a mountain chaperone/emergency driver.
Have a great week, Caitlin
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4th - 8th Grade Parents: Making the Most of Student-led Conferences
HEY THERE 4th-8th GRADE PARENTS/GUARDIANS -
DID YOU KNOW that student-led conferences begin in 4th grade and continue through 8th grade at Salmon Bay? These conferences are an exploration of recent work guided by students themselves, as opposed to the parent-teacher conversations that happen in earlier grades. If you are new to student-led conferences, or are simply looking for tips about how your student-led conference participation can be most effective, then please join us for STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES: 101. Nancy Gruber and Megan Ratcliffe will be leading this parent-to-parent event on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13, 7-8:30pm in the auditorium. There will be a presentation from 7-8, including time for Q & A, with some time for tasty treats and spill-over conversation afterward until 8:30.
Questions? Please contact Nancy Gruber at negruber@seattleschools.org
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Containers needed for art class
Barbara our art teacher needs some small yogurt containers or applesauce/pudding cups (snack size) for the art room- empty and clean please! You can drop off containers with Sharon in the Volunteer Coordinator's office.
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School District Information
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Seattle Public Schools
Kindergarten Transition Night
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Early Enrollment Event
(Hosted by South Shore PreK-8)
ENROLL NOW FOR KINDERGARTEN!!!
School Year - 2014-15
When: November 13, 2013
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Place: South Shore PreK-8
4800 So. Henderson St.
Seattle, WA 98118
For information call 206-252-7564
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Family Symposium
Family Symposium rescheduled for Nov. 23 at Garfield High School: Working together with families to set a strong foundation for student success
Oct. 4, 2013 | Audience: Families, Community, Staff | Contact: School Family Partnerships | (206) 252-0693 The fall Family Symposium originally scheduled for Oct. 12 has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23 because of conflicts in scheduling and availability.
Seattle Public Schools is committed to preparing all of our students to graduate ready for college, careers and life.
The goal of the Family Symposium is to support our families as critical partners in their students' academic success. At this symposium, families and community partners will learn how to support student academic achievement at home and in the community. PLEASE JOIN US!
Saturday, Nov. 23
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Garfield High School
400 23rd Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122
Supervised child activities for ages 4 and up
Light breakfast and lunch will be provided
Community Resource Fair Learn how to support your child/youth with:
Math, Science, Reading/Writing, Early Learning, Community Arts, Understanding School and Student Data, College and Career Readiness, and much more.
For more information, call (206) 252-0693 or email bjruiz@seattleschools.org
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Fabulous On-line Parenting Resource
I wanted to take a moment share with you a valuable parenting resource that I have recently discovered.
It's a free website offering many great articles on parenting and, most valuable and impressive, 1-2 minute videos on topics related to parenting. The website is:
http://www.kidsinthehouse.com/
Please take a moment and browse this website. You won't be disappointed.
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Parent's guide to underage marijuana use
Dear Middle School Parents/Guardians,
Marijuana use can be very confusing for kids and adults in Washington. With the recent legalization of marijuana, middle schoolers may think that it isn't a "big deal" since it is now legal. I have attached a link to a guide for parents, published by Seattle Children's Hospital and Social Development Research Group, to help prevent underage marijuana use. http://www.preventionworksinseattle.org/uploads/Parent-handbook_Oct2013.pdf
If you have any questions or concerns about the guide or your child's marijuana use, please don't hesitate to connect with me.
Take care, Anthony Malaki Counselor Salmon Bay School 252-1742
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Friends of Salmon Bay Information
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Notes from the Co-chairs
Join us this Thursday at 6:00 pm for coffee hour and 7:00 pm for November's FOSB meeting!
The monthly agenda and committee reports are attached to this Bulletin. This month we will hear from our mini-grant committee which has reviewed all the mini-grant grant applications and is presenting funding recommendations for FOSB discussion and approval. November is also the month that we elect new FOSB directors. Directors make a commitment to attend monthly meetings and stay current on FOSB business and discussions. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Jodi or Robin. And don't forget about our 6 p.m. coffee hour. It's your chance to provide feedback and ask questions. Jen will be available along with FOSB leadership and we would love to hear from you!
Middle school parents: Are you coming to WEP this week? If so, please stop by the FOSB meeting afterward. We would love to see you there!
The bylaws committee is having some robust and interesting conversations about a number of governance issues, chief among them how to engage more middle school parents, the process of reaching consensus, a reorganization of the bylaws from an editorial perspective, the creation of standing committees, and imagining how those standing committees might work. Whether you can join us or not, you might have questions and ideas to share with the group -- email Robin Lofstrom at clevelandette@gmail.com and we can get started today. We'll meet next Monday at 7:00 pm, location TBD.
At a recent FOSB meeting, we learned a little bit about student-led conferences. This Wednesday, you have an opportunity to learn more than we did! We urge you to join Megan Ratcliffe and Nancy Gruber at 7:00 pm this Wednesday.
Keeping on top of news here is never the easiest thing. So many streams of information! But if you pop-over to our website, you'll see that middle school students in the media arts class have posted their radio podcasts. Teacher Glyde Hart-King says that the class " ... is basically a non-fiction writing class using all the media at our fingertips. On to documentary movie-making next!" Glyde welcomes your news tips and ideas, and emails are the easiest route to busy, busy her.
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Direct Giving Update
Way to go Salmon Bay!
The Direct Giving Campaign earned $10,505 during our first week.
We are well on our way to reaching $40K
Parents be sure to check out the display in the front hall! The talented kids from Bill's 2nd grade class decorated the sea life, and we look forward to adding your colored fish (you know ... the one we sent home in your Direct Giving envelope) to help us s.w.i.m. towards our goal!
Important Note: If you donated online, please make sure to email me if that amount is being matched by your employer!
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Book Fair
The All-School Book Fair at University Book Store is this weekend! Books make excellent gifts for the holidays. Don't miss the art supplies in the basement and the novelty gifts in the Husky Shop too.
Salmon Bay's library receives 25% commission on purchases made Friday, Nov 15 through Monday, Nov 18 (except textbooks, electronics, café purchases, makeup and gift certificates). Mention Salmon Bay at the register or shop online during the dates of the fair and use the code SBS at check out. Shipping is free on book orders over $20.
Join us for one or more of these fun events:
SATURDAY (Store Hours are 10am - 7pm)
10:00-12:00 Childcare with crafts and games while you shop
12:00-12:30 Storytime with Sally
1:00-3:00 Read-In -- Bring your independent readers to a silent reading marathon (while you shop independently). Kids can make their own snack from the nut-free trail mix bar!
Also from 1-3, Linda will be available to help families find just-right books for all readers.
SUNDAY (Store Hours are 12pm - 5pm)
12:30-1:00 Storytime with Dorothy
1:00-1:30 Sing Along with Mary K
1:30-2:00 Storytime with Carita
Linda will be at the book store from 1-3 to help with book recommendations.
2:30-4:00 Edible Book Fest! (Bring an edible creation that has something to do with a book. We will eat them after admiring them!)
THINGS TO DO ANYTIME:
Complete the book fair scavenger hunt for a chance to win a new book.
Buy a book for your child's classroom (teacher wish lists will be available at the book fair).
Questions? Want to Volunteer? Contact Julie Kosev at juliekosev@yahoo.com or (206) 491-3133.
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Edible Book Fest
Join the fun at the Edible Book Fest
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 from 2:30 - 4:00 pm
During the All-School Book Fair at the UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
Make an edible creation or just come and admire them. We will eat them afterward!
What is an edible book? An edible creation inspired by a book. It can look like a book, be a pun on a book title ("A Brie Grows in Brooklyn"), refer to a character, or just have something to do with books. Whatever the inspiration, it must be entirely edible (except for the base).
Schedule for the Edible Book Fest:
2:30-3:00 Participants drop off edible books at the U-Book Store, top floor
3:00-3:30 Time to peruse the creations before they are eaten. 3:30-4:00 Eating of the books!
Guidelines for your Edible Book:
ˇ No larger than a cookie sheet
ˇ Please post a list of ingredients
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Thanks from the Hospitality Committee
Thank you to all who came to the Family Potluck on Friday! It was a great time of community and good food! Let's do it again!
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Variety Plus Presents An Original Musical Production of
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Saturday, November 16 1pm & 4pm
Sunday, November 17 1pm & 4pm
All Seats : $12 The Frog Prince features 80 Seattle area youth and adults. Catchy tunes, comical characters, innovative masks and whimsical choreography make this high energy production a highly entertaining experience for the whole family!
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To Purchase Tickets or make a Seat Reservation,
please visit the PERFORMANCES PAGE on our web site:www.varietyplus.org
For more information, Please call: (206) 368-8386
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Discounted tickets for Salmon Bay Families are available by emailing: christinemeier@hotmail.com |
Rain City Water Polo
Water polo is a great sport for kids who love the water and who also like team sports such as soccer or basketball. Rain City offers Splashball, a fun intro to the sport, for kids as young as five. We also have levels for older boys and girls all the way up through high school. Check it out at raincitypolo.com or contact Thor Tyson at 206-999-5686 orthor@raincitypolo.com.
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Math Fest
Event Name: Seattle MathFest 2013
Event Date: 11/7/2013
Event Start Time: 5:00 pm
Event End Time: 8:00 pm
Event Location: Rainier Community Center at 4600 38th Ave S Seattle, WA 98118
Venue Type: gymnasium
Estimated Audience Size: 1,000
Event Description:
Join 1,000 kids, family members, teachers and administrators for Seattle MathFest! MathFest is a city-wide celebration of elementary school communities and math, hosted by Seattle-based nonprofit Zeno. This is a one-of-a-kind event where elementary students and their siblings play carnival-like math games, win prizes and have fun. While playing, kids build their confidence in and enthusiasm for math. Come watch these families experience math in a whole new way-in an atmosphere of adventure, learning and discovery!
5:00 PM Doors open, refreshments served
7:00 PM Refreshment service ends
7:30PM Games close, awards ceremony and prize distribution begins
8:00 PM Doors close
Background:
According to the Community Center for Education Results (CCER) Road Map Project, fourth grade math proficiency is a key indicator of high school graduation. The OSPI 2012/13 WA State Report Card reports only 62.5% of fourth graders statewide are meeting math standards. New research out of the University of Missouri is revealing that what children know about numbers as early as when they enter first grade plays a big role in how well they do everyday calculations later in life. We aren't talking about advanced calculus and descriptive statistics. We're talking basic math-calculating percentages and adding fractions. Ordinary tasks that are disqualifying people from today's jobs. One Seattle non-profit, Zeno believes that the problem stems from the negative culture (beliefs, behaviors and attitudes) that has been built around mathematics and addresses this at the source-helping kids build a strong, positive foundation in math.
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Opportunity for HIGH SCHOOL Students to attend a fully-funded leadership experince in Brazil
What is the US Youth Ambassador Program?
This program is a fully-funded youth exchange program sponsored by the US Department of State and implemented by World Learning. This program is the reverse exchange program for the Brazil Youth Ambassador Program that comes to Seattle every January through the World Affairs Council, and is designed to promote mutual understanding between Brazil and the US, prepare youth leaders for responsible and engaged citizenship, and foster global youth networks.
Seattle-area students attending public school and adult mentors with US citizenship can apply.
This program is geared toward students who show leadership potential and a passion for global issues, and have NOT traveled abroad for personal or academic reasons in the past.
The application period runs November 1-December, 2013.
Please also share this within your local networks of local high school students and with adults who work with youth in a leadership position.
Please read the application and the attached one-pagers CAREFULLY for more eligibility requirements and program details.
The first round of interviews will occur the beginning of December
by World Affairs Council staff. Please be in touch with any questions or concerns, and I hope this finds you all well! I am still so grateful for your participation as host families over the last year!
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Mary K. to be in a Holiday Show this December.
From Mary K.
I'm going to be in a show this December - called The Christmas Revels. It's set in Appalachia, and I'm going to be a story-teller and a sword dancer. The children will recognize "Aunt Minnie and the Turkeys". The show is great fun - always a Solstice theme of dark and light. I call the show "The Celebration of Foolishness". Song, dance, laughter, sometimes a tear...good feeling of being alive kind of show. It's appropriate for families - lasts a couple of hours and there is an intermission. It's down in Tacoma at the Rialto Theater. Dec. 14-18. (The matinee shows tend to fill up pretty quick).
Hope to see y'all there!
Mary K.
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