• Potted plants of all varieties for teachers to take.

Last week, while I was doing classroom walk throughs I found Christine's class heading outside with clipboards and math worksheets in hand.  Like young Athenian scholars, these students made their  way to the shade of an "olive tree" to take in the sun and fresh air and to expand their understanding of fractions.  Okay, so it was actually the pine tree between the lower and upper playfield.

Shortly after the students settled into the lesson, a shiny new black van with matte black and neon green decals pulled up to the curb.  Approximately eight semi dubious looking guys climbed out of the van and started towards the upper field.  I quickly sprang into action and intercepted this group.  The 'guys' turned out to be professional skaters traveling around the region looking for unique skating locations for a photography shoot.   After talking with them a little bit they agreed to give a mini-improv assemble about their career choice and how they make a living doing what they love to do. 

I greatly appreciate the professionalism and time these guys shared with our students.  It is opportunities like these that motivate students to pursue their dreams! 

Brett Joachim

Assistant Principal, Salmon Bay School

Phone: 206.252.1736

Fax: 206.252.1721

National Bike to School Day is Wednesday, May 7!  We will hold a welcome party that morning in the Bike Alley behind the school.  

Students who ride their bikes that morning in will receive a glow-in-the-dark bike wheel light courtesy of Cascade Bicycle Club.  We will also be selling the new "Salmon Bay Bikes" t-shirts to benefit all of the Walk/Bike/Schools events at Salmon Bay.  

Our first "Dust Off Day" was a big success last Friday - a big thank you to all those who participated and to Bikesport, Top Banana and Ballard Market for donating their time and snacks.

Thanks to everyone who has turned in their Ballard Market receipts.  We have received $3800 from Ballard Market through the receipt program.  We will turn receipts in at least more time before school is out for summer.  There is still time to turn yours in.  Let's see if we can reach $5000 this year.

Rally your robotics club, debate team, ultimate frisbee, or community service group to sign up as a team for Bike to School month. By tracking the number of minutes biked to school throughout May, your group will have the chance to earn an overnight bike trip with Cascade staff and instructors! Teams must have a minimum of 5 members, maximum of 12, and a faculty advisor to report rides. The team with the most accumulated minutes during Bike to School month will win the grand prize!  Trip date will be mutually determined with the winning team.

To register your team, have your parent or teacher email Shannon Koller at shannonk@cascadebicycleclub.org to create your team account.  You will log your minutes individually while helping your team accumulate minutes toward the team challenge.

Middle and high school students register on Cascade's Bike to School website, reporting your number of minutes biked every week to school or around your neighborhood. Middle school students need to register with a parent's email address. Students who choose to compete will create a user name (not their full name) to protect your privacy. We will only use your email address to keep you informed about the challenge, to send you updates and reminders, or other relevant information.

You must enter your minutes in order to get credit for them!  You have until midnight on Wednesday to report your minutes for the previous week.  At the end of the month, we will tally the numbers, announce winners and award prizes!  Interested in tracking your miles too?  This online tool will help.

Anne Frank Volunteer Sign Ups

Please follow this link and add your name(s) to our spreadsheet if you are able. If you are not already connected to this production, please also contact Glyde (the director) so she has your contact info andcan  put your name in the program. ghking@seattleschools.org. Thanks so much, the cast and crew of The Diary of Anne Frank. 

Amy Lang of Birds + Bees + Kids, today, May 5 from 7-9 pm in the Cafetorium.

" 8 Going on 18 - How Media and Marketing are Robbing Kids of their Childhood "
* how we got here, the impact on our kids and what WE can do about it *
Amy Lang has done countless talks and webinars on taking the sting out of talking to kids about sex. Her website is www.birdsandbeesandkids.com. She will have books and materials available to help facilitate talking with your kids at every age.

Math and Science Competition for Girls! GEMS - Girls Embrace Math and Science

May 17th - Redmond High School

If you are a girl in 3rd to 5th grade - then this is a competition for YOU!

Seward Park Audubon Center would like to invite your students to Owl's Odyssey: Nature Adventure Camp for Ages 10 - 14. On this two-week extravaganza of awesomeness you will pursue elusive Owl as you uncover the mysteries of the natural world. During your first week, explore the old growth trees, the meadows and the lake and conduct science experiments in the Park and Center. During the second week you will go feral on a series of wild adventures! On the last Thursday of camp, celebrate with a camp out in the park, make offerings to Owl at the campfire and then go on a night hike to call Owl down from the trees. Afterwards, as you crawl into your sleeping bag and share stories of your adventures with your tent mates, you may hear Owl perched high above you, watching and protecting his new friends.
9am - 3 pm M-F
6/30 - 7/11 (4th of July off)*, 7/14-25, 8/4-15 OR  8/18-29

Priority Deadline April 30th. Final Deadline May 30th.Register online via brownpapertickets.com

Still trying to figure out your child's summer?  Be sure to check out the University of Washington's Summer Youth Program.  The following classes are still open for enrollment: Book Arts, Garbology: Where Archeology and Garbage Overlap, Giant Puppet-making Workshop, Intro to Textiles and Surface Design, Young Writers Workshop.