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
| March 13
| 7PM
| Monthly FOSB Meeting
| Library
| AS
| March 14
| 6 PM -8PM
| Family Math Night/ Pi Day
| Auditorium
| AS
| March 19
| 8::15 AM
| FOSB Coffee Hour
| Front Hall
| AS
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March 21
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7 PM
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PIE: Alone Together Book Group
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Cat Hoekman's House
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AS
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25
| 7 - 9 PM
| PIE: Math for Love
| Auditorium
| AS
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March 26
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Two Hour Early Dismissal
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AS
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March 27
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8:15 AM
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Hospitality Committee Coffee Social
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Front Hall
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AS
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March 10, 2014
Dear Salmon Bay K-8 Families,
I hope you all enjoyed a relaxing weekend. If you are like me, it might take your bodies a day or two to adjust to the time change and "spring forward" once again. I found out late yesterday that my uncle is in town for a short business trip. I am excited to catch up on east coast family news and also look forward to sharing my love for Seattle with him.
As you know, I have spent the past couple of weeks immersed in meetings about the challenges presented by the district's budget and am working collaboratively with the staff to determine creative solutions for how to offset some of our cuts. Overall, I feel that we are going to be in a good position to support our students next year and I look forward to sharing details with you in the near future once things are more finalized.
Finally, we will host our 3rd annual Pi Night on Friday night from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and hope that you are able to come celebrate with us. We have lots of innovative math materials and activities to share and are hoping to have a great turnout as we have had in past years. Come join us in the cafetorium to find out what our kids are learning, to play some fun family math games, and to sample a variety of delicious pies. If you're up for it, please bring a sweet or savory pie to add to our potluck!
Thanks,
Jen
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Budgeting Update from Jen and Brett March is SPS budget and staffing month. Our middle, K-8 and high schools have enormous budget challenges and this certainly impacts Salmon Bay K-8. I have provided a budget overview for our Building Leadership Team and staff and will present an overview for parents at Tuesday night's FOSB budget meeting and at Thursday night's general FOSB meeting.
A number of middle schools have experienced a drop in FTE for their counselor position(s). We lost a total of 1.0 FTE, the equivalent to one full time counselor. As you know, Anthony is transferring to Mercer later this month, meaning that Markos will serve as our head counselor. I have proposed a strategy for funding a part-time (50%) counselor to work alongside Markos next year and am working with Markos to determine job duties that can be shifted elsewhere so that he and a part time counselor can best serve our students and families.
Also, as did many other middle and high schools, SB K-8 also had its Librarian allotment reduced from 1.0 to .5 FTE, meaning we only received enough funding to have a half time librarian. Again, I worked with the staff to determine a creative strategy for supplementing this position to make it 1.0 (full time). Knowing that libraries serve as the hub of literacy in our schools, this is an essential position that offers a tremendous amount of support to students, staff and families.
In addition, we were shocked to learn that our office staffing has been cut from 3.0 full time staff to 2.5 full time staff (reflective of 50% cut in funding for clerical staff in SPS K-8, middle and high schools) meaning that our fiscal secretary position may be decreased. I was able to determine a method for maintaining this position full time but only through an hourly wage, meaning that insurance and benefits are only pro-rated based on the .5 FTE. Keep in mind please that the workload of the office will remain the same despite this challenge. This is an especially difficult cut to face because we recognize that the front office is the face of our school.
Finally, I am in the process of completing a mitigation report to request additional special education funding. Our current allotment indicates the loss of almost 2 FTE (2 full time positions) due to low enrollment numbers. Knowing that open enrollment was incomplete when these numbers were determined by the district, I am quite hopeful that this will be corrected (at least partially) and am confident that we will continue to provide our students with the best service possible. One other special education change to the 2014-15 budget is the expectation that each school that staffs 1:1 instructional assistants (IA) set aside $1,000.00 in their school based budget per IA. That new budget expectation is being discussed with the central office staff of special education but the current expectation is that we will provide the $1,000 from our building funds.
We encourage you to voice your comments and concerns about these cuts to the SPS School Board. The 2014-15 budgets for all schools will be finalized before the end of March. All the School Board members are listed at the bottom of this SPS web page. There is also an online petition that has been started to protest the cuts.
Thanks for your support.
Jen and Brett
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Assistant Principal's NoteThis Friday our 7th and 8th Students will once again have the opportunity to participate in a Friday Club. Students expressed the desire to have a greater choice of clubs and we are pleased to say that we have added three additional clubs this semester. We have also brought back student favorite clubs like Cooking with Cindy and Cartooning with Tim. Here is the current list: |
Books And Binding
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Dream Club
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Guitar Circle
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Knitting For Everyone
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Martial Arts Club
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Physical Comedy
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Sewing Club
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Watercolors
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Cartooning Club
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Computer Programing
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Cooking Club
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Fitness Challenge
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Marimba Club
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Office Supply Engineering
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Public Art
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Raw And Nourishing 'Cooking' Club
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To read the descriptions of the clubs we will offer you can visit this link.Students who have yet to sign up for their top three choices may do so at this link. Thanks to our community for their continued support of the Friday Clubs program. Have a good week, Brett
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Elementary Volunteer Coordinator's Note
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I am so excited to have Jodi Russell join me as our Middle School Volunteer Coordinator in the very near future. This means that we have an immediate need for a new Elementary FOSB chair. If FOSB leadership is something you've ever been interested in, now is a great time to do it. Jodi will be readily available to mentor the new chair through the transition. If you are interested or need more information you can email me at slmaglianofe@seattleschools.org or Jodi at reddsell@comcast.netAt the May meeting we elect our new officers and directors for the 2014-2015 school year. We will need both a Middle School and an Elementary Treasurer, so if numbers are your thing, that may be something to think about. We have an unlimited number of Directors. Directors agree to attend a majority of FOSB meetings and stay up to date on FOSB issues. In the event that the general assembly cannot reach consensus on an issue, the Directors vote. There are still a few auction items that need to be picked up. If you bought something and didn't get it, it's in my office. I also have some potluck dishes here that are waiting to be reunited with their owners. Our Annual Family Math Night is on Friday, which is also pi Day (3.14 - March 14! Get it!?) We will have lots of math games and activities set up for all grade levels. Bring sweet or savory pie to share, and join us! Win Prizes! This is your chance to see our very own Assistant Principal Brett get a pie to the face! Also, at the end of the month (March 25th) our Parent Information Eachange (PIE - not to be confused with pi) is hosting a Math for Love event. Check out the FOSB section for more information on that event. Our monthly FOSB meeting is this Thursday, March 13 at 7 PM in the Library. If you have not yet joined us for a FOSB meeting, I encourage you to do so. Anyone with a student at Salmon Bay is already a member, and we love seeing new faces. Save the Date! On April 25th, we will have Salmon Bay Night at the Seattle Mariners! The game is at 7:10 against the Houston Astros. Tickets are $11 each for view reserved seats. We will have sign up info available soon. Congratulations to our fifth graders for a fabulous performance of "The Comedy of Errors". It was fantastic! Have a wonderfylweek! Sharon |
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Middle School Volunteer Coordinator's Note
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Hello Salmon Bay middle school families,
Well, another year of our WEP program has come to an end and what a great season it was. Each year as a parent I am so thankful for all of the extra time and energy our teachers put into creating a program that has something for everyone. These staff work long and unpaid hours to make sure that all of our middle school students have an enriching experience and I want to send a huge thank you to them. If your student did skiing or snowboarding and they are missing equipment or clothes there is a lost and found outside of Connie's room on the 3rd floor.
The 5th grade students finished their amazing run of Shakespeare's "A Comedy of Errors" and all reviews were two enthusiastic thumbs up!
Thursday is our monthly FOSB meeting and I hope you can join us. It is held at 7:00 PM in the library and is always and interesting and informative 2 hours.
We are in serious need of a FOSB middle school treasurer. Ours is stepping down after her term of service and if numbers are your thing and you are looking for a way to get more involved please email me and I can answer any questions you might have.
This Friday, March 14th (3.14) is "Pi Day" and Salmon Bay is celebrating with our annual Family Math night featuring math games with fabulous prizes, a chance to watch Brett get a pie in the face, and potluck pie (savory and sweet!). Come and join us in the cafeteria at 6:00 PM.
Have a great week,
Caitlin
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Elementary School Information
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4th and 5th Graders - Jazzcats Session 2
Enrollment is now open for the second session of Jazz Band, led by instrumental music teacher Mark Osterle. This session wil run from mid-March through the end of May. What a great opportunity for young musician to get more time on their instrument playing in an ensemble setting, and to learn the art improvisation and America's great art form, jazz. What: "The Jazzcats" Jazz Band. Students learn jazz scales, rhythm, and harmony, with an emphasis on improvisation. All in a fun, relaxed environment. Who: Open to all Whittier and Salmon Bay Elementary instrumental musicians. Piano, electric guitar and bass are also part of the jazz band. Interested string players should contact Mr. Oesterle at meoesterle@seattleschools.org When: Friday afternoons from 3:15 - 4:15 pm. there will be 10 classes during the second session, which runs every Friday from March 14 until May 30. Exceptions: No class April 18 (spring break) and May 9 (Whittier concert date). Where: Salmon Bay School Band Room. Enter on east side of Salmon Bay School, located at 1810 NW 65th. St. Transportation: Parents of jazz students arrange carpools informally to and from Salmon Bay. Also, kids may walk together to Salmon Bay with a grownup in tow. It is your responsibility to make sure your musician gets to jazz and home afterward. Cost: $50 Payable to Whittier PTA. For a registration form or for more information see Mark.
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Family Math Night - Pi Day
PI NIGHT 3/14/14 6 - 8 pm Cafetorium
March 14 (3.14) is "Pi Day" and Salmon Bay is celebrating its annual Family Math Night on Pi Day with Math games like Common Core Bingo (with fabulous prizes), a chance to watch Brett get a Pie-in-the-face, as well as pot luck pie (savory and sweet pies for dinner and dessert). Come and find out what our kids are learning, play math games, and eat delicious pie. Bring a sweet or savory pie and enjoy the best potluck of the year!
Read the Ballard Blog's post of last year's Family Math Night Pi Day celebration: http://www.myballard.com/2013/03/15/salmon-bay-school-show-their-love-of-pi-with-pie/
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Scenery Needs for The Diary of Anne Frank
Dressmakers' dummies - we could use four.
Big wooden dining table, 1910-40 era, folding/collapsible and/or with leaves.
30/40s style standing lamps - we could use two.
Drills.
Bedding.
If you can lend these items to Glyde & her theatre tech students for the next two months please let her know. ghking@seattleschools.org And if you are available to help 6/7th periods, your presence will be a wonderful addition to the design experience for the class. Glyde.
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Coho Kids' Time (on site childcare) registrations for summer and fall.
Coho Kids Time Registration for Summer 2014 and School Year 2014-2015
-registration for current/returning families starts April 1st
-registration for new families starts April 8th
-paperwork will be available online by March 26th @ ballard.positiveplace.org/Coho.html
-call or email with any questions, 206-297-7764, coho@positiveplace.org
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Ecology Youth Corps
Will you be 14 years old by June 27th or July 25th and want to earn money by helping to clean our environment? If so, please ask Markos and Anthony about applying to the Ecology Youth Corps. Applications are due in by April 4th. Letters of recommendation are also needed with the application so get this info ASAP. Also, applications can also be found on www.ecy.wa.gov. -Anthony and Markos
Summer Enrichment Scholarship
Hey Middle Schoolers, Is there a camp that you want to attend this summer but it's too expensive? All camps will be considered for scholarship, as long as they are not to a sports camp or religiously affiliated. Applications must be postmarked by, April 3rd. Come see Anthony or Markos about the Summer Enrichment Scholarship through the Assistance League of Seattle. An application can be found by going on-line to www.seattle.assistanceleague.org. Need help looking for a camp? Come and see Anthony and Markos ASAP.
LEEP Deadline quickly approaching
8th Graders: Make sure your letters of recommendation and application are completed by March 31st so it can to be turned in with Salmon Bay's preferred application grouping.
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Friends of Salmon Bay Information
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Notes from the Co-Chairs
Please join us this Thursday for our monthly FOSB meeting, held from 7-9 p.n. in the school library. The agenda is attached to this Bulletin for your review. Much of our discussion this month will focus on financial issues. On the fundraising side, we will hear a report regarding our recent auction, and we will continue our tabled conversation regarding FOSB participation in the Amazon Smile Give back program. We'll also hear from Principal Jen regarding her budget allocation for the 2014 - 2015 school year and we will vote on FOSB funding to supplement her budget. Although the entire FOSB budget will not be completed, voting on this particular line item is important because it allows Jen to maximize our contributions, which stretches our dollars farther. Principal budgets are due at the end of the month, which is why we will focus on this particular line item first. The remainder of the FOSB budget will be discussed over the next several weeks and a draft budget will be presented at a future FOSB meeting. We will also host a coffee hour on Thursday morning in the front lobby. This is a great opportunity to chat with other parents or ask questions. And did we mention the free coffee? We'd love to see you there. Please join us!
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Math for Love Event, hosted by Parent Information Exchange
Nurturing the Math Instinct in Our Kids with Math for Love Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 7-9pm, School Cafetorium We are all born with the capacity to love mathematics. This class explores how to cultivate a child's innate interest in mathematics by creating a culture of mathematics at home. Through puzzles and games that capture the quality of play in math, we'll learn how to think creatively, support each other, and keep the spark of joy alive and well in our mathematical lives. Presented by Dan Finkel and Katherine Cook of Math for Love. Check out mathforlove.com.
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Garden Committee News
Well, hope everyone is getting excited for the Spring! It is here, coming? You never can predict our seasons these days.
If you feel inspired to join in and help out in the school Garden, we will be having our first of the season work party, March 22, Sat. from 10-1!! We will be pulling weeds, cutting back/pulling out St. John's wort from trees or shrubs, and we really need to get the wood chips off the lawn and in the beds.
I hope to meet some new faces and familiar ones as well.
REMEMBER! We are in need of a NEW committee Chair! Next year is my daughters last year. I'm willing to
help anyone who has an interest in gardening and a bit of knowledge on the subject, you don't need
to be a professional.
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Space to Create
www.spacetocreate.net
206.784.0401
- Summer Camps: Registration has begun. A detailed summer schedule can be found here. (www.spacetocreate.net)
- Machine Sewing 2 day workshop: Sew a Purse! 3.12.and 3.19 from 4 - 5:30 (THIS WEEK!)
- Spring Break Camp: Let's Explore Baking with Food and Art from 4.14 - 4.18 9:30-3:00 for ages:8 and up
- Early Release Open Studio: Wednesday, 3/26. Barb and Lauren will walk a group over from Salmon Bay. Pre-registration required. Space limited. Details online.
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Ballard High School Performing ArtsUrinetown: The musical. A hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, controlled by a single malevolent company that charges admission for a most basic human need. But amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough. Come see the result for yourself! Performances will launch at the Opening Night Gala on Thursday March 6th, with the option of enjoying a pre-performance auction and dinner; and will run five more nights until March 15th. Order your tickets now at showtix4u.com. Thank you!! Paula Cerni Conde VP Publicity, Ballard Performing Arts Booster Club
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UW Summer Youth ProgramsThe University of Washington's Summer Youth Program is now open for registration. The UW Summer Youth Program offers all day (8am-5pm) camps for elementary and middle students as well as half-day classes for students, grades 6-8, focusing on robotics, fiber arts, book-making, puppetry, computer game programming, architecture, writers workshop and more. For detailed information visit us online at: www.summeryouth.washington.edu.
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Ballard High K-5 soccer camps
The Ballard high school girls soccer team and staff will offer two week-long camps this year. The first will occur during spring break and the second will be during summer. Both camps are led by head coach Michelle Beattie and assistant coach Meghan Miller. Small groups will be coached by the girls team, allowing campers to interact with members from the Ballard program.
Our coaches have attended many camps and know the value it brings to each camper. All coaches and player-coaches are dedicated to creating a safe, fun and engaging camp. Camp curriculum is comprised of knowledge the coaches have acquired from their camp and coaching experiences, as well as actual training drills from Ballard practices and fun games.
Youth camps are offered to K-5th graders. Please note this camp is focused on soccer, where we will challenge campers to work hard, try new things and the importance of perseverance. We also talk about sportsmanship, respect for all campers, playing as a team and playing fair.
Both camps are a wonderful way for your son or daughter to tune up their soccer skills, make new friends, stay active and enjoy the world's game. We encourage you to sign your child up for both camps and bring friends, classmates and teammates along. It is a great way to build team chemistry during a week-long training session. We are happy to accommodate full teams and provide a discounted rate for groups more than eight. Please contact us for further information.
ttp://ballardhssoccercamps.myonlinecamp.com/springbreak-camp.cfm
http://www.ballardhssoccercamps.com/summer-camp.cfm
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High School Student from France looking for exchange opportunity
My name is Anne-Cécile, I'm 17 years old and I live in Paris.
I would like to do an exchange with an American student this summer (july-august) to discover the country and to improve my level in English.
I love travelling; I just come back from 3 years in China.
I can do babysitting for the family; I can cook French food or help at home...
I love sport especially horse-riding and I like meeting other people!
If you're interested, you can send me an e-mail at annececile.bigot@gmail.com.
For more information you can contact Salmon Bay Parent Audrey Lee at: Audreybr@hotmail.com
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Ballard Library Teen Programs
Ballard Branch Library has free fun programs for teensin 6th - 12th grades.
Teen Space climbs Mt. Everest with Peggy Luce Gudgellon Sunday March 16th 3 - 5 pm. We are excited to have rescheduled this event with Peggy Gudgell, Ballard resident and adventurer.
Xbox and Wii Gaming happens first Fridays from 3 - 5 pm.
All ages are welcome for Board Game Night on the 4th Wednesday of the month in the Ballard Library meeting room from 6 - 8 pm Mark your calendar for Mar 26th.
More information at www.spl.org
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Internet Safety for Your Family
With Jo Langford, MA
Hosted by Matheia School
Jo Langford, MA is a local therapist and dad who has 20 years experience working with kids and teens. Jo will help guide you to make informed decisions about your family's internet use and safety, and establish internet use guidelines at home. This talk is geared towards parents of children grades K-5.
This event is open to the public.
When: Thursday, March 13, 2013, 6:30-8pm
Cost: $10/person at the door (cash or check please)
Location: Matheia School in Ballard, 2205 NW 67th Street
Please RSVP: (206) 283-1828 or matheia@matheia.org
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