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
| | June 10 | Doors open at 6:30 - Program starts at 7:00 | Sixth Grade Welcome | Auditorium |
| | June 11 | 7-9 | Fifth Grade Promotion | Auditorium | ES | | June 12 | 7-9 | Eighth Grade Portfolio Night |
| MS | | June 13 | Morning | Final Friday Sing for the year | Auditorium | ES | | June 13 | Morning | Elementary Field Day | Field | ES | | June 13 | Afternoon | P.E. Talent Show |
| ES | | June 18 | 7 PM | Eighth Grade Promotion | Ingraham HighSchool | MS | | June 19th |
| Last Day of School for Students - One Hour Early Dismissal |
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Volunteer Coordinator News
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Lost and Found to be Donated on last day of school
While you are in the building for end of year events, please make sure that you swing by the lost and found. The pile is getting big, and will be donated after the last day of school. The lost and found in located in the instrumental music hallway, behind the cafeteria.
Special for Elementary
June 10 - New 6th Grader Welcome Night
Incoming 6th graders should have received their paperwork and invitation last week. If you did not, email Jodi at jrrussell@seattleschools.org Save the date! We hope to see you then!
Parent Help needed for:
5th grade promotion:
This Wednesday! This typically is handled by 4th grade families, but since they are returning from camp that day it would be great if we could get a few other adults on board. I will need set up help at 6:30. Help serving cake and punch after the fromal program and help with clean up at 9. Please sign up at this link if you can help: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0E4DA4AA23A1FE3-help
Field Day:
We need parents to help in one hour increments starting at 8:15 and ending at lunch. If you can help please click on this link (feel free to sign up for more than one spot). www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0E4DA4AA23A1FE3-field
Water Balloons!
This is a very fun part of field day, but we can't do it without parent help. If you are willing to take a bag of 50 balloons home on Thursday, and return them by Friday morning please sign up at this link: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0E4DA4AA23A1FE3-water
We can't make these special moments happen without your help. Thanks so much! - Sharon
Special for Middle School
A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped make 8th grade camp a success last week. We couldn't have done it without your help. Our entire community appreciates your efforts! Kudos to you!
Another big thank you to everyone who volunteered to chaperone our 6th and 7th grade dance last week. Whether you poured juice, watched the doors or danced your way across the floor... your efforts made it possible for the dance to take place. Thanks so much!
Upcoming Events
Our 6th Grade Welcome Night is Tuesday, June 10th at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m. for mingling and sweatshirt sales). We can't wait to see our 5th, soon to be 6th, graders as well as new students joining us from elsewhere. Come hear a bit more about what middle school is all about!
8th Grade Project Night-Please join us on the third floor for our annual celebration of 8th grade projects. Student poster boards and PowerPoints will be on display in classrooms. Come and wander through all the rooms and help celebrate the students' hard work on Thursday night, June 12 from 7 - 8 pm. All ages welcome, does not include actual presentations.
8th grade Promotion will be held on June 18th at 7:00 p.m. at Ingraham High School. Plan to join us as we celebrate our students and their accomplishments!
Its also your last chance to get photos into the 8th grade slideshow. If you have good photos, especially from 8th grade camp, send them to ghking@seattleschools.org as a .jpg file attachment or better still put them on a flashdrive leave it in Glyde's mailbox. The deadline is Friday.
Thanks,
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:
It's hard to believe that we are in the final weeks of the school year. We are definitely keeping busy with camps, projects and promotion ceremonies. I wanted to take a moment this week to provide you with the most recent staffing and school/district updates.
STAFFING NEWS
Middle School Volunteer Coordinator -
I hope you will join me in welcoming Kristina Cerise as our new Middle School Volunteer Coordinator. Kristina has a child currently at Salmon Bay and will also have an incoming kindergarten student in the fall. She brings with her over ten years of experience as a Land Use Planner and she is an accomplished freelance writer. Our interview team unanimously agreed that Kristina's skill set is an asset to our staff, particularly in this role that requires close collaboration with families and staff to maximize and align volunteer coordination at SB K-8.
SCHOOL/DISTRICT NEWS
Students who receive "Access" services are those students with intensive special education needs who benefit from spending the majority of their instructional time, including specially designed instruction, in the general education setting with a full range of supports. Students may qualify in any one of the 13 federally mandated categories of disability.
Salmon Bay administration was recently notified that we are the lucky recipients of a newly added K-5 Access program. This program brings us the opportunity to expand our inclusive school community as, over time, we will welcome 10 new families to our school. My current understanding is that ACCESS students will be assigned to Salmon Bay as seats become available. I am working with school and district staff to determine facility changes that will best support the needs of all of our new and current students and will keep you posted as our plans become more formalized.
Another important announcement is the school board's adoption of Math in Focus (aka Singapore Math), citing that ..."the Singapore method, concrete to visual to abstract, is key to the program's success." Our K-5 team met to discuss whether to continue with our newly adopted TERC curriculum or to move forward with the board's adoption. Knowing that the board adopted Math in Focus curriculum guarantees us access to free resources and professional development played a large role in our decision. With that being said, we have agreed to implement Math in Focus as our primary resource, using TERC and/or other math resources available to us to supplement when needed. Implementation will begin September 2014.
Thanks,
Jen
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Assistant Principal's Note
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Wow, this is the last full week of the school year. Several students were quick to inform me that there are only nine days of school left. It is always excited to celebrate the successes of students has they transition through their years of school.
Below is a schedule of events that will wrap-up the school year. I look forward to seeing you at them!
June 10th - M.S. Sister Schools Wrap-Up Assembly @ 8:30 a.m.
June 11th - 6th Grade Welcome Night @ 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m.
June 11th - 5th Grade Promotion @ 7:00 p.m.
June 12th - 8th Grade Project Night @ 7:00 p.m.
June 13th - Elementary Field Day - After Friday Sing
June 13th - PE Talent Show - After lunch
June 18th - 8th Grade Picnic at Carkeek Park
June 18th - 6th and 7th Graders to Wild Waves
June 18th - 8th Grade Promotion at Ingraham High School @ 7:00 p.m.
-Brett
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All School Information
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Salmon Bay Night at Seattle Storm
Those of you who have been able to join us on our outings to the Sounders and the Mariners know how much fun sporting events are with the Salmon Bay community. Please join us as we cheer on the Seattle Storm on Sunday, August 10 at 6:00 PM.
All tickets are available through the link below and are discounted and are offered at $15 and $20 and do not include any additional fees. On Ticketmaster, these tickets would be $23.88 and $33.70 respectively.
Link: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=storm&o=3287782&g=947
Passcode: salmonbay
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Seattle Schools Summer Music Program
The Seattle Schools Summer Music program is still accepting applications for this years' session. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends and reconnect with old ones in a fun musical setting for band and orchestra students currently finishing grades 4 though 8. The camp meets daily from 9:00 to noon at Ballard H.S., from June 23rd through July 11th. 8th grade students attending BHS next year will have the opportunity to work with and get to know Mr. James as well. If you have any questions about the camp, please contact Mark Oesterle at meoesterle@seattleschools.org. Please click the following link for the Summer Music site where you will find all application materials and program description. Hope to see you there!
Click here for more information.
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Bike to School News - Turn in your Calendars!
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Turn in Bike to School Calendars by Thursday, June 12
We had incredible participation for Bike to School Month...now let's get some credit for our efforts!
If you haven't already, please turn in the pink Bike to School calendars by Thursday, June 12. The calendars can be turned in to your child's teacher or directly to Marian Wagner in Room 214.
In addition to the individual student awards, the school needs you to turn in the calendars so we can win the coveted "Golden Pedal" award for K-8 schools participating in Bike to School month. Judging from the jam-packed bike rack every day, we believe that we earned it!
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Free Meals this Summer for All Kids Under 18
Please see the attached document for information about how your student can receive FREE meals this summer. ALL KIDS 18 and younger are eligible for this program.
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Middle School Information
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Future 6th. 7th and 8th Graders, Exploratory Choice Forms are due!
14/15 FUTURE 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADE EXPLORATORY CHOICE FORMS REMINDER: 14/15 - 7th and 8th grade exploratory choice forms were passed out yesterday during Homeroom. If you did not receive one, ask your Homeroom teachers for one. TA applications will be available in the main office for those 8th grade students interested in being a teacher assistant/office assistant/library assistant for the 14/15 school year. Due date is: Friday, June 13th - students that do not return their form within this time will be given an exploratory class that fits within their schedule. Thanks, Karen
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Incoming BHS Students - Sign up for the BHS Daily Newsletter
KNOW SOMEONE COMING TO BHS NEXT YEAR? Help them stay informed and get signed up to receive BHS Daily News! Due to changes in the district's database systems, we are no longer able to receive an export of incoming student email addresses. Please forward the survey link below (or share via your social media -- thank you!)" Editor's Note: The link has been fixed and should work now.
BHS Newsletter Sign up link.
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Music Orientation for Incoming BHS students
Music Orientation Meeting for Incoming Freshmen at Ballard High School
Attention all parents/guardians of music students! Ballard High School will be hosting an orientation meeting for incoming freshmen in their Band/Orchestra Room on Monday June 16 at 7 PM. This will be a time to meet the music directors, meet others who will be in the program, hear from current Ballard Music students and parents, and learn about the program!
The award-winning Ballard High School Music Department has gained a reputation throughout the Northwest and beyond for its high level of musical excellence. The 300 plus students in the program have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of ensembles and experiences, including school and community performances, festivals and competitions, parades, camps, and group travel. The goal of the Music Program is for students to grow musically and develop individual artistry while learning to be part of a team. Students are challenged to discover their full musical potential through the study and performance of high quality music repertoire. The Ballard High School Music Department looks forward to welcoming you and your child on June 16!
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8th Grade Project Night
8th Grade Project Night-Please join us on the third floor for our annual celebration of 8th grade projects. Student poster boards and PowerPoints will be on display in classrooms. Come and wander through all the rooms and help celebrate the students' hard work on Thursday night, June 12 from 7 - 8 pm. All ages welcome, does not include actual presentations.
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Ingraham High Welcome Night
ATTENTION - INGRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL WELCOME NIGHT: We will have a "Welcome to Ingraham" meeting on Monday, June 9th @ 7:00 PM in the Ingraham Gym. Parents and Students are encouraged to attend the meeting. We will have our staff on board to answer any questions you might have regarding curriculum and school clubs. We will have our Ingraham Coaches at the meeting to talk to the students about our Athletic Programs. The Parent Group is going to start the evening at 6:30 PM with an Ice Cream Social in the cafeteria. Questions? Mary Smith 206-252-3888 msmith@seattleschools.org
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Hello from the Library: It's seems like such a cliché to say it, but it seems like just yesterday I was writing to welcome everyone to a "new year" in the Salmon Bay library. I just want to take a moment to say how much I have enjoyed working with students, staff and parents this year! And speaking of parents, there are a few parents whose time, effort and energy are critical to the day-to-day running of our library: Sheri Feld, who has coordinated our twice yearly book fairs for as long as I've been here (and maybe even longer); Keith Slawson, who has donated several hours on a weekly basis to make sure that books get back out on the shelves where folks can find them (and who always cheerfully offers his expertise to anyone with a problem or question); and Linda Richards, who is our resident expert on covering books. Please take a moment to extend a hearty "thank you" to these folks!
Several elementary classes came to the library on Friday to visit with Pamela LaBorde, the Children's Librarian at the Ballard SPL branch. She shared information with students about the Summer Reading Program, as well as SPL's challenge to have all of their patrons, city-wide collectively read 125,000 books this summer. Our students are eager to help with this effort (and they hope that their parents will be, too!) I know that I have my stack ready! I will also be putting some information together, regarding summer reading resources, and then posting the information to the school website. I will try to provide periodic updates throughout the summer, so sign up for the RSS feed (if you haven't already!)
This is also that time of year when I encourage students and families to take a few moments to look around your house for any library books that may be hiding. We've been doing some brainstorming sessions during library time, coming up with lists of the interesting places one might find a library book. (So be sure to ask your student to help with the search.) Remember that our books are paid for from parent-raised monies, so please help us maximize those book-buying funds by making certain that library books get returned before the end of school! We don't charge fines for overdue books, but do ask that lost or damaged books be paid for. Feel free to contact me (laillman@seattleschools.org or 206.252.1737) with any questions or concerns you may have!
This has been a wonderful year for reading...nothing makes me happier than hearing back from a student about how much they enjoyed a book that I recommended to them! I'm wishing students and their families many wonderful reading moments this summer.
-Linda
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Please note, the menu for this week has been changed due to delivery issues.
For Monday the 9th we are having for breakfast French Toast Sticks, & for lunch Beef Teriyaki Dippers with Rice or Cheese Breadsticks with Pizza Dipping Sauce
For Tuesday we're having for breakfast Turkey Sausage & Egg Wraps, & for lunch Brunch! That's Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs W/ Cheese & Hashbrowns- a kid favorite!
For Wednesday we're having Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast & Fish Sticks with Crackers or Veggie Burgers for lunch.
For Thursday we're having Yogurt Parfait for breakfast, & for lunch Homemade Pasta w/ Meatsauce & Focaccia Bread or Cheese Quesadilla.
For Friday we're having Sausage Muffin for breakfast, & Chef's Choice or Bagel Munchable. Friday is juice for lunch day ( one juice free with lunch or .50 each)
The Summer Meals Program will be serving Free Meals and Snacks this Summer at select sites including Sandel Park, Viewlands Elementary, & Broadview Thompson. Go to www.seatle.gov for more info.
Please make sure your lunch accounts have money in them before the last day of school.
Have a great summer everyone!
Melissa
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Friends of Salmon Bay Information
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June Meeting Minutes are now Online
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Shop smile.amazon.com and FOSB will receive a bonus $5!
In honor of Dad, shop at AmazonSmile through 6/15/14 and Amazon will donate an extra $5 to Friends Of Salmon Bay. Click here to get started: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/91-1622350
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Garden Work Party - June 14
Save the Date! Salmon Bay Grounds Garden Work Party June 14!
Hopefully everyone has noticed how beautiful and green our Salmon Bay Garden is! But, like any garden, it needs a little tender loving care, especially as we head into the end of the school year. Can you come and help? Please join us for a few hours of weeding and mulching and getting the garden and grounds ready for the Summer Break!
Saturday June 14, from 10-1.Stay as long as you like! All are welcome.
Please RSVP if you can attend to Richbris@hotmail.com so we can get an accurate count of folks planning to attend.
Laura and Rich, Salmon Bay Garden Committee Co-Chairs
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Fundraising Principles Committee Forming
A special committee is forming to work on reviewing and updating FOSB's current Fundraising Principles. If you are interested or have questions, please email Suzanne Waller, our Elementary Co-Chair at suzaroo@gmail.com
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Teen Activities at the Ballard Library
Friday June 6th 3 - 5 pm Gaming
Sunday June 22nd 3 - 5 pm Teen Space: Relax -- school is out!
Friday July 11th 3 - 5 pm Gaming
Sunday July 22nd 3 - 5 pm Teen Space. Express Yourself. Make movies, photos, art, stories, poems to respond to the library summer themes
Friday Aug 8th 3 - 5 pm Gaming
Sunday Aug 17th 3 - 5 pm Teen Space: YouTube and short video festival
These Seattle Public Library summer programs are drop-in and free for teens going into 6th - 12th grades.
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Free Social Justice Activities for Middle and High School Students at Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Do you know youth who are interested in connecting with others to create positive social change? Have them check out our free summer programs for middle and high school students at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center.
Registration deadline is extended for both programs.
Apply by Thursday, June 12, 2014.
SUMMER PROGRAM: TAKE ACTION
Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25
10 am - 3 pm
Age: Middle School Students (entering 6th - 8th grade)
Space is limited to 25 students. Go to http://gates.ly/VCmiddleschool for more information and the registration form.
YEAR-LONG PROGRAM: TEENS TAKE ACTION
Kickoff: Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17 & Saturday, July 19*
*Program continues throughout the year
10 am - 3 pm
Age: High School Students (entering 9th - 11th grade)
Space is limited to 25 students and requires year-long commitment.Go to http://gates.ly/VChighschool for more information and the application.
Thank you for your time and attention!
Location: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center
440 5th Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 709-3100 ext.7100
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