September
20 - Garden Work Party (10a-2p)*
22 - Auditions Begin for K-8 Play
24 - 2-hour Early Dismissal (1:10p)
30 - Picture Day
October
1 - Middle School Camp Begins
2 - Advanced Learning Testing Application Deadline
7 - Curriculum Night (6pm Elem/7pm MS)
11 - Painting Party/School Beautification*
13 - Potluck and Cynthia Lair Class (6 - 8:30p)*
16 - FOSB Meeting
*For more details on these events, check out the Events and Gatherings section of this newsletter. |
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Brian Williamson 
(pictured right) is teaching 5th grade this year. Brian has taught at Salmon Bay for 14 years, all of which have been in the fourth and fifth grades. He received a bachelor's degree in Art History and Master's in Education from the University of Washington. His first teaching job was at the Berlitz language school in Prague. When not teaching, he is busy raising two children. He enjoys reading, listening to records, cooking, and playing games.
Nicolette Jensen (pictured above) is teaching 5th grade this year. Her class enjoyed learning about each other's summer adventures and is excited to dive into this year's projects, including a study of human rights, a microworlds science unit, literature groups and...Making History!! When not with her Salmon Bay family, she is home in Greenwood with her husband and children. Annabelle, turned four this summer and Greyson is now 10 months old! Her weekend hobby these days is picking the brandywine tomatoes grown from seed and making them into marinara and enchilada sauce for the winter.
Xena Eckert is teaching 4th grade and excited to be starting her first year at Salmon Bay! She has worked as an educator in a variety of capacities, including Special Ed., Reading intervention and Early Childhood. She graduated with honors from the Masters in Teaching program at Seattle University, a program that has a strong emphasis on teaching for social justice. She has a passion for the arts, and has recently spent several years performing with a Bollywood dance troupe. There is rarely a dull moment in her life, with her sons Finnegan(6), Amado(12), step daughter Audrey (12,) and step son Gabe (15.)
Marian Wagner is teaching 4th grade this year and is in her 9th year teaching intermediate grades at Salmon Bay. She graduated from Western's Fairhaven College with a concentration in Ecology and Social Change and got her Master's Degree from University of Washington in 2005 with endorsements in K-8 education and special education. She's been teaching at her choice job at Salmon Bay ever since! She is a National Board Certified Teacher, district lead science teacher, and an SEA union leader. She'd rather be biking than driving anytime, and she loves dancing Brazilian Samba. |
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Fall Unicycle Club
Open to students Grade 2 - 5. Meets Monday and Tuesday mornings from 7:30 - 8:30am in the East Gym. Class begins September 22nd and runs through october 21st. Class fee is $50 per student (checks payable to FOSB). Registration forms available in the Volunteer Coordinator's office.
Girls on The Run
Open to students Grade K - 8. Free class that meets on the upper field each Friday morning from 8:00 - 8:30am beginning September 19th and ending October 24th. Registration forms available in the Volunteer Coordinator's office. |
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After School Programs and Clubs |
Elementary Offerings
Registration for fall After School Program (ASP) offerings for our 1st - 5th grade students is underway. Registration forms are due Monday, September 22nd. Registration packets are available in the Volunteer Coordinators' office.
The following programs need additional students to meet the minimum group size:
- Crazy Cakes (need 10 more/space for 15 more)
- Debate (need 7 more/space for 13 more)
- Lego (need 1 more/space for 8 more)
- Sewing (need 1 more/space for 9 more)
Chess has met the minimum group size and has space for 6 more students. For more information on the ASP, contact Mindy mindy.terence@gmail.com.
Middle School Offerings
If you are interested in the Middle School Yearbook Club contact Glyde. It's free and will meet Mondays after school until 5pm in the computer lab (room 209) from October 6th through the end of April. Members of this club with work to create, edit and publish the 2014-'15 middle school yearbook. Photographers welcome! Parents too!
After School Activities Bus
Applications for the OST after school bus are in the main office. This bus will be available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays to take home middle school students who have yellow bus service assigned to them and are participating in after school activities. Applications are available in the office and need to be filled out and turned back into the office. It will take at least 7 business days to get the stops established so please get your application in as soon as you can.
Drama Committee Offerings
For information on after school K-8 drama opportunities, see After School Drama section below. |
Adult Volunteers Needed
We have over 140 students signed up to participate in "Willy Wonka." We need your help! Whatever your interests or availability, we will find a role for you. Please contact Lori Mudge or Edith Fuchs if you are available to volunteer.
"Willy Wonka" Audition Reminder
Auditions for "Willy Wonka" begin September 22. Sign up by September 21st at 9am. If you want to be added to the crew waitlist, contact Edith.
Students will audition with the play's Directors: Chelsea LeValley, Angela Rinaldi-Gribas, and Jessi Little. The Directors will post the call-back list by Tuesday evening and a cast list by Wednesday evening. The first full cast rehearsal is Thursday, September 25th in the auditorium (3:15-5:15).
Drama Skills Class for K - 5 Students
The Salmon Bay Drama Committee, in partnership with drama teaching artists Tara Kaine and Laura Knote, is offering two after school drama skills classes for K-5 students. Classes will occur after school (3:15-5:15) on Fridays for 8 weeks (Oct 3 - Nov 21), ending with a showcase presentation for families of class participants. There is an $85 student activity fee for each class. Registration forms are attached to this bulletin.
Acting Exploration Class: This class is for actors just starting out their acting career, who want to practice the basics in a fun and dynamic way. Through role play, theatre games, and acting exercises we will build our confidence on stage and learn how to use our bodies and voices to develop characters that tell a story. We will practice auditioning and prepare for some of this year's Salmon Bay shows.
Acting Technique Class: This class is for seasoned actors who would like to polish their acting style. We will review basic acting techniques before delving into advanced work. Through role play, theatre games, and acting exercises, students will learn to make strong choices, develop realistic relationships, maintain believable characters on stage, and take risks. A portion of the class will be dedicated to self and peer assessment to support these goals.
Please sign your child up for the class that best fits their skill and experience. Teachers may switch kids after the first class if necessary. Each class is limited to 16 students, with a minimum of 10 required to guarantee the class. Spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. Submit registration forms, medical contact information, and $85 student fee to the Drama Committee Mailbox in the main office. The deadline for registration is Monday, September 29. Please contact Lori Mudge or Edith Fuchs
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Salmon Bay offers sports programs for all middle school students who are interested and would like to participate. Our sports program is a no cut program that encourages teamwork, participation, skill building, leadership, sportsmanship, health, fitness, and fun.
Fall sports include Girls Soccer and Coed Ultimate Frisbee. Winter sports include Girls and Boys Basketball. Spring sports include Coed Track, Boys Soccer, Girls Volleyball, and Coed Ultimate Frisbee.
Fall season Ultimate Frisbee and Girls Soccer have both started practicing. If your student did not hear the announcements about practices, they are still welcome to join and participate.
All students must have a valid physical form signed by their physician to practice or play any sport.
Applications for the OST after school bus are available in the main office. This bus will be available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to take home middle school students who have yellow bus service assigned to them and who are participating in after school activities.
For more information about Salmon Bay Athletics, contact Megan Ratcliffe, Athletic Director. |
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A Note From Your Volunteer Coordinators
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Mandatory Paperwork
We know many of you are excited to get into the classrooms to lend a hand or offer your eagle eyes on upcoming field trips. There are many field trips scheduled for next week. Please remember, before you can volunteer in the classroom or chaperone a field trip, your paperwork and background check must be complete. All volunteers must:
If you have not received an email stating that you are cleared to volunteer, we do not have your paperwork on file yet and you are not approved to work with students. You received a copy of the volunteer paperwork in your first day packet. If you need another copy, please email Jodi or Kristina or stop by the Volunteer Coordinators' offices.
Immediate Volunteer Opportunities
Please consider whether one of these volunteer opportunities might be a good fit for you.
- Auction Chair
- Painting Party on October 11th
Kudos to You
Special thanks to Lisa Wilton to volunteered to take over Ballard Receipts and Box Tops and to Paige Orthmeyer who input data from hundreds of volunteer interest surveys.
If you have a thank you for a fellow community member, please stop by the bulletin board outside of the volunteer office and write a short note to be pinned on our "Kudos to You" bulletin board. |
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A Note From The Front Office
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Picture Day
Picture Day is Tuesday, September 30th. Your student should have come home with an order form by now. Order forms need to come to school on the 30th if you would like to order pictures. Every child is photographed as we use the pictures for records and yearbooks. If for some reason your student is absent on picture day or you are not satisfied with your photos, there will be a retake day.
Curriculum Night
Curriculum Night is October 7th. The elementary program will begin at 6pm. The middle school program will begin at 7pm. We are working to get Coho Kids Time to provide childcare for the elementary portion of the evening. Additional details coming soon.
Ballard Food Bank's Backpack Program
The Ballard Food Bank supports Salmon Bay students and families with meals and snacks sent home each Friday. If you are interested in receiving this assistance, please contact Markos or Kristina.
First Day Packets
Reminder that all first day packet paperwork is due by Monday, September 22nd. |
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We are busy making sure we have everything in order to make camp great for all our middle school students.
6 th GRADE TEAM REMINDERS:
All students and chaperones need to complete the Camp Orkila liability form by Monday, September 22nd. http://surveys.ymcaexchange.org/f/175093/1253/
OLYMPICS TEAM NEEDS:
The Olympics team still needs drivers for about 35 students. If you can drive to (October 1) or from (October 3) camp, please contact Melanie.
CASCADES TEAM NEEDS:
The Cascade team still needs:
- Chaperones
- Coolers to Borrow
- Help loading (9/30) & unloading (10/3)
If you can help with any of the needs above, please contact Sam. |
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Friends of Salmon Bay (FOSB) |
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FOSB is beta testing a new website and wants your feedback. Please check it out and send your comments to Robin. http://www.friendsofsalmonbay.org/
The next FOSB meeting is October 16th. |
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Chinook Books
Chinook Book is a print book and mobile app (for iPhone and Android phones) and is filled with valuable coupons for saving at local, sustainable businesses that help grow the sustainable local economy in Seattle and the Puget Sound. Chinook Books (both paper version and phone app) are available for purchase until November 1st from the Volunteer Coordinators. FOSB keeps 50% of each sale!
Chinook Books: $20
Mobile App: $15
Combo Pack: $30
Ballard Market Receipts/Box Tops
To let Salmon Bay reap the benefits of your grocery shopping, drop your Ballard Market receipts and box tops in the envelope on the fundraising bulletin board in the front hallway or give them to a Volunteer Coordinator.
AmazonSmile
Salmon Bay participates in the AmazonSmile program. Please consider designating our school as your charitable organization of choice. |
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Garden Committee
Come to our first Garden Work Party of the year Saturday
September 20th from 10AM to 2PM. Come for an hour or stay the entire time! Everyone is welcome! No experience is necessary! Coffee, tools, gloves, and water provided. Bring your own snacks and lunch. Contact Laura with questions. Hope to see you there!
Painting Party/School Beautification
We will have a painting party on October 11th. Please RSVP to Mindy if you can make it. The amount of beautification we can do will depend on the number of volunteers we get.
Raising Healthy Eaters with Cynthia Lair
What should you feed those you love? How can you get them to eat it? Come find out Monday, October 13th.
Join Parent Information Exchange (PIE) for a potluck from 6 - 7 pm in the cateteria. Bring your favorite healthy dish with copies of the recipe to share. Please RSVP to Darcy for planning purposes.
Then, join Cynthia Lair in the auditorium from 7 -8:30pm for an uplifting and practical class about how to raise healthy eaters. Cynthia is the author of the popular cookbook Feeding the Whole Family, host of Cookus Interruptus, and member of the nutrition faculty at Bastyr University. |
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Student Seeking Walking Buddy for School Commute
One of our 6th grade students is looking for a buddy to walk to and from school with. If you live near 63rd and 14th and are willing to be a walking buddy, please contact Jen.
Space to Create
Space to Create is a neighborhood art studio for kids and adults tha offers:
- After school classes
- Early release open studio session starting this Wednesday, September 24th (we will walk a group over from Salmon Bay)
- Teen open studio evenings (1st & 3rd Friday of every month starting in October)
- Girl teen art times (Tuesdays)
- Parent/child classes
- Birthday parties
For more information visit www.spacetocreate.net or call 206.784.0401
Free Ballard Library Program
Ballard Branch Library has free fun programs for teens in 6th through 12th grades.
Sunday Sept 28th, 3 - 4 pm, Teen Space Idea Meeting Got ideas for Teen Space? Come help plan Teen Space, a free monthly program for 6th - 12th grades at Ballard Branch Library, 5614 22nd Ave NW.
Seattle Jazzed Big Band Ensemble
Calling motivated student-musicians! Seattle JazzED Big Band Ensembles rehearse weekly from October through May and cater to all skill levels. Students in grades 4-12 will work with professional musicians and educators, perform and have fun! Ensemble placement by audition. No previous music experience required for the Introductory Ensemble. Scholarships and payment plans available. Easy registration and info at www.seattlejazzed.org or call 206-324-JAZZ (5299) Join us and play!
Car Seat Drive for Reuse and Recycling
Have a car seat you don't need? Want to share it with a family in need or make sure it gets recycled? Meet CoolMom and Zero Waste Washington at the Sustainable Ballard Festival on Sunday September 28th between 11 am and 6 pm. We will collect your seat and get it to the right place. $5 optional donation towards our recycling program, but no seats turned away! Max. 10 per vehicle please.
Car seats will be collected in the AmericanWest Bank (Ballard Branch) parking lot. Please enter from NW 56th Street to drop off your seat. The street address is 2237 NW 57th St. 98107, but during the festival, the streets bordering Ballard Commons Park will be closed to through traffic.
Questions? Please email KimberlyC@coolmom.org. |
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