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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| | May 13 | 6:00 PM | Elementary Science Fair | Auditorium | ES | | May 14 | All day | Elementary Class Photos | Front Steps/Aud. | ES | | May 15 and May 16 | 7:00 PM | Diary of Anne Frank Evening Performances | Auditorium |
| | May 16 and May 17 | 2:00 PM | Diary of Anne Frank Daytime Performances | Auditorium |
| | May 21 | 7:00 PM | 6th grade Biography Night |
| MS | | May 26 |
| Memorial Day - No School |
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Volunteer Coordinator News
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Hi families,
You may have noticed that this area looks a little different. Based on your feedback, we wanted to streamline information and avoid the duplication that seemed to happen frequently when we had separate notes. What you will see in this space going forward is a list of items that we feel need the most attention. If there are items specific to either Elementary or Middle School you will see those at the bottom of the list. We welcome your feedback and suggestions on the newsletter
Thanks,
Sharon and Jodi
Teacher Appreciation Week Wrap- Up
Thank you all so much for all of the work you did and donations you sent in for Teacher Appreciation Week. My inbox is overlfowing this morning with notes from our staff! Here are some highlights:
"It was so lovely to be "appreciated " all week for a job I love doing anyway."
-Cindy (Speech Pathologist)
"It is always one of my favorite weeks of the year and this year was no exception. I am so grateful for the coffee, food, plants, and appreciation that I experienced last week."
-Kate (7/8 Language Arts)
" I feel loved. THANK YOU!"
-Karen (Secretary)
"I am so blown away by the incredible teacher appreciation week we had last week. It was so nice to stop and take the time to enjoy all the incredible treats and see colleagues that I don't always get to see regularly. I enjoyed every single day and felt so loved and appreciated."
-Christine (4th/5th Grade Team)
If you brought a potluck item in a reusable vessel, it's washed and in the Volunteer Coordinator's office. We will be moving whatever remains to storage at the end of the week.
Bike/Walk to School Month is going strong!
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At Salmon Bay School student safety is a priority. We would like our families to be aware that May is Bike to School month. In May and June more of our students and families will be biking and walking to school. Please use extra caution if you are driving in our school zones! During drop off & pick up please remember to use the drop off zone on 18th and avoid driving in the bus zone on 19th. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe!
6th grade Biography Night will be held on next Wednesday, May 21st!
The 6th grade students have been working very hard on their performances and it will certainly be an amazing evening. Feel free to bring extended family, friends and neighbors. All are welcome. Editor's Note: This is a really fun event to bring kids of all ages to! The kids work so hard to bring the subjects of their biographies to life, and it is really cool to watch!
Sales Volunteer Needed for Next Year
With our amazing Chinook Book and T-shirt coordinator Suzanne stepping into the role of FOSB Elementary Chair we need someone to take over Chinook book, Spirit Gear/T-shirt ordering and MIddle School Sports apparel. Chinook Book requires a few hours a week in Mid-August to get set up and then about 5 hours a week for the 4 weeks the sale goes on in September/October. T-shirt ordering is a few hours here and there as shirts need to be ordered and the case needs to be spiffied up. The Middle School Sports Apparel is coordinated with MS Coaches and involves working with them to get orders from the team members and place them with our shirt company. Interested? Have questions? Email Sharon at slmaglianofe@seattleschools.org.
Special for Elementary
Elementary Science Fair Tomorrow- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Elementary Science Fair is TOMORROW (TUesday, May 13) We could use some volunteers to help set up (Starting at 5) and take down (Starting at 8). danarileyblack@ymail.com
Bike Week is this week and next in PE.
If your child's regular teacher is Mr. T, they have bike week this week.
If your child't regular teacher is Mr G., they have bike week next week.
Please send your child with their bike (which they can park in Mr. G's (East) Gym and a helmet. Extra bikes and helmets are available, but in limited quantity.
Special for Middle School
Middle School Dance
There is going to be a 6th and 7th grade dance on June 6th while the 8th graders are at camp. Homeroom teachers will pass out forms with information about the dance and alternate options along with a song request list.
Diary of Anne Frank Performances
Please join us for the performances of The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, adapted by Wendy Kesselman, directed by GH King.
All middle-school matinee Th May 15, 9am. Cast A - Act I; Cast B - Act II.
Th May 15 7pm Cast A (6pm call Cast A/B)
Fri May 16 7pm Cast B (6pm call Cast A/B)
Sat May 17 2pm Cast A (1pm call Cast A/B)
Sun May 18 2pm Cast B (1pm call/Cast A/B)
All performances will be in the auditorium. Admission is free. This play is not recommended for anyone under 10.
Sharon Feliciano
Elementary Volunteer Coordinator
slmaglianofe@seattleschools.org
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Jodi Russell
Middle School Volunteer Coordinator
jrrussell@seattleschools.org
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Dear Salmon Bay K-8 Families,
I wanted to take a moment this week to follow-up on staffing changes within our community. Hopefully you all received an email from me last Friday sharing news that Karen recently made the decision to transfer to Jane Addams MS for the 2014-2015 school year to take on the challenge of building a front office from the ground up. I am working closely with the Jane Addams MS principal to put a transition plan in place so that neither school is left in limbo as we wrap up this school year and begin a new one. We will certainly miss Karen, but wish her well in her new position. If you are in the school office, please take a moment to wish Karen the best and thank her for all she has done in support of our students and families.
I also wanted to announce that Jodi Russell will be moving into the open Elementary Volunteer Coordinator position vacated by Sharon at the end of the school year . As we welcome several new faces, both in the volunteer coordinator and main office, I think this will leverage Jodi's elementary knowledge and experience while positioning her well to mentor and support our new staff members. This means that we are currently seeking candidates for the Middle School Volunteer Coordinator position. The job is open to any current Salmon Bay parent (both middle and elementary) and a job description is attached to the Bulletin.
Finally, I would like to give a huge thank you to the many parents who showered our staff with coffee, treats, snacks and plants last week. You made all of us feel very appreciated.
Thanks,
Jen
Jen Benkovitz, Ed.D.
Principal, Salmon Bay K-8
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All School Information
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Bike to School Month News
Bike to School Month continues with the bicycle curriculum in PE! Remember to keep track of the minutes that you bike to school on the calendars that went home.
Helmet Sale: Need a new helmet? We have partnered with Cascade Bicycle Club to provide affordable adjustable bike helmets for any student who needs one - $15 each in S, M, L, XL sizes. Contact Walker Lockhart (walkerlockhart@gmail.com) or Karen Dugan (karen@nixnux.org) to place an order.
Loaner Bike Locks: Ride in but forgot your lock? Don't worry! We have loaner bicycle combination locks in the Volunteer Coordinator office. Stop by to pick one up in the morning and return it after school."
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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.
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Middle School Information
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Bike to School Info for Middle Schoolers
New for middle school students!
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.
Register
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.
In case it doesn't work, here is the link above for registration : https://docs.google.com/a/cascadebicycleclub.org/forms/d/1nWdi_NLJb7AtrRtFh-etj-Gm3L8Tg_YnDlogQAjY90I/viewform
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Volunteers Needed for Diary of Anne Frank Production
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 and can put your name in the program. ghking@seattleschools.org. Thanks so much, the cast and crew of The Diary of Anne Frank.
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Friends of Salmon Bay Information
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Emergency Preparedness Practice Drill Volunteer Opportunity
You are invited to help at the
May 17, 2014 Practice Drill
Seattle Emergency
Communications Hubs
Please stop by Loyal Heights Community Center on May 17th between 9am and noon to see how the Hubs work and what role you can play. There are two ways you can participate:
- Be a "citizen actor" as we practice our preparedness for a disaster in the Seattle area. We need people who can drop in for a time and play the role of a citizen in need. We will provide scripts for you to use.
- Part of our practice is to do on-the-job training for new hub volunteers. Please come and we'll show you how neighbors can help each other in the event of a disaster.
For more info, contact Kelly Bryant, kbryant96@yahoo.com or visit http://seattlehubs.org
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Ballard Library Teen Program
Ballard Branch Library has free fun programs for teensin 6th - 12th grades.
First Friday Gaming happens Friday May 2nd from 3 - 5 pm.
For more information check the library calendar at www.spl.org
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Math and Science Competition for Girls
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!
For more information check the web: www.girlsrockscimath.com
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Quiet Heart Wilderness School Camp Opportunities
Hurry! There are three opportunities remaining for summer:
- We need more teen counselors (age 15 yrs+) for Summer in the Woods at Yost Park in Edmonds, Session 3 (7-21 to 8-1-14) and Session 4 (8-4 to 8-15-14). Would prefer that you could work the entire session, but will take any help we can get.
- Still space in Teen Camp (8-4 thru 8-8-14) for ages 12 yrs+. Let us know if you would like to register.
- Do you want to give your preschooler some outdoor exercise? We still have space in Little Chipmunks, Session 1,2 & 3. Shoreline camp is full.
"See You in the Woods"
Allan "Hawkeye" Sande - Director
Quiet Heart Wilderness School ~ PMB 221 ~ 23632 Hwy 99 ~ Ste. F ~ Edmonds, WA 98026 ~ 425-478-3494 ~ www.quietheart.org
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Reel Grrls Summer Opportunities
I am the President of the Board at Reel Grrls, the mother of a Reel Grrl and I deeply believe in our mission: To empower young women from diverse communities to realize their power, talent and influence through media production.
I'd like to introduce you to the amazing Tani Ikeda, one of the first Reel Grrls from over 10 years ago. She has made this powerful message to describe how Reel Grrls changes lives by activating grrls to dream further. I am inspired to know that there are hundreds of grrls out there whose lives have been changed by Reel Grrls programs since we began in 2001!
I am so excited to be offering a full line up of cool programs yet again this summer, and YET AGAIN on a pay what you can basis, so that every grrl can help create the RG magic that changes all of our lives through media literacy and media production.
Check out the programs at http://www.reelgrrls.org/programs.
From Jennifer Geist, president of Reel Grrls board of directors
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Host an International Youth Leader this Summer
Are you or your students interested in making an international connection without leaving Seattle? Host a visiting youth leader this summer!
- Iraq Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP)
- Jovenes en Accion - Mexico Youth Leadership
- Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)
- China Youth Leadership
For more details and to apply to be a host, click here or contact Rachel: rparislambert@world-affairs.org or (206) 441-5910, ext 319.
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