October
29 - Two hour early dismissal for students
31 - MS dance and "block party"
31 - Elementary Halloween Parade
November
3 - MS Guild Potluck and Games Night
3 - MS yearbook Cover Contest Deadline
11 - Veterans Day, No School
14 - Fall Book Fair Begins
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This week we are introducing staff who provide support in the lunchroom and at recess.
 Beth Armitage wears several different hats at Salmon Bay. You'll find her in the lunch room and on the playground during afternoon recess. She also tutors, assists with the website and volunteers as FOSB Finance Committee Chair. When not at school, Beth enjoys spending time with her family, visiting local coffee shops and reading. She also loves travelling.  Tracy Pitcock is beginning her second year at Salmon Bay, making sure all kids, including her own second grade son, have a safe playground experience. When school's out, she enjoys urban adventures by bus, bike, or foot and hiking the amazing spots of the Northwest. She also loves watching football, rooting for the Seahawks, Huskies, and The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame (it's an obligation, being born and raised in South Bend, IN).
Rebecca King is the Lunchroon manager.
You'll find Rebecca at Salmon Bay from 7:30 am to 8:40 am serving breakfast. She returns from 10:50 am - 2:00 p.m. for lunch. Please feel free to stop by the lunch room if you have questions or to make a payment on your student's account. Rebecca and her husband are avid sports fans and attend a variety of games. Rebecca is also related to Martin Luther King, Jr. He was her husband's great great uncle.
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Meeting Days/Locations
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Art Room: | Made Sewing Class
| Crazy Cakes
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Library: | Chess Club
| Debate Club
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Bricks 4 Kidz
(Lego) | In Room 209/ Computer Lab:
| MS Yearbook Club
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Costume Makers Needed
Do you know how to sew? The drama committee needs help making costumes for Willy Wonka. If you are willing to help, please contact Lori or Edith. |
Our middle school students love to have family and friends cheer them on during their games.
Ultimate Frisbee Game Times on Saturday
6th Grade: 9:30am at Ingraham HS- North 1
7th grade: 12:30pm at Ingraham HS - North 2
8th grade: 11:00 am at Ingraham HS - North 1
Girls JV Soccer also plays on Saturday at 9:15 am at Garfield. |
Have you seen the adorable Little Lending Library in our front lobby? This library was donated to Salmon Bay by the Rue family and we are delighted to be able to share it with our community. Please feel free to donate a children's book to the library or borrow a new book. |
We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
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A Note From Your Volunteer Coordinators
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Thank You to Our Painting Party Volunteers!
This past Saturday we had a fantastic group of people come together for a Salmon Bay Painting Party to make our school more cheerful, brighter and colorful. A few staff members were joined by old and new parents to Salmon Bay, as well as Seattle Works' Team BBC. Principal Neil and Asst. Principal Darren were on top of things, laying out the drop cloths for the paint station and setting volunteers up with rollers and paint. Music was blasting on the third floor and a smorgasbord was waiting in the Volunteer Coordinators' office. Volunteers left tired but fulfilled. We'd like to thank them now.
Special thanks goes to: Tracy Wilson, a new parent to Salmon Bay, for sizing up the preparation work and supply needs for the Paint Party; Jodi Russell, for ensuring that the volunteer team was well taken cared of and for doing a great job of publicizing this project; Olivia Dalesandro, for picking up those 15 gallons of paint and for contributing vastly to the smorgasbord; Caitlin Racey, for being a benefactor of this cause; and Darren and Neil, for seeing this beautification effort through from inception to the very end.
Thank you to all these individuals who lent their time and hands to Salmon Bay this weekend: Suzanne Waller; Emily Howerter; Doug & Helene Haker; Aleen Adams; Terri Cole; Chris Ragsdale; John Dovey; Scott Koch; Christie West; Luc Rainville; Matt Seto; Iris & Tom Hogan-Schmidt; Robin Lofstrom; Praise Fordham; Anna Hurst; Tyler Reed; Natraj Jaganmohan; Chris Blair; Chantel & Dannon Allbee; Justin Mak; & Cate Blair and Kyle Hatridge, Team BBC captains.
Lastly, a huge thank you to Mindy Terence for all of her work coordinating and organizing our volunteers. Mindy has been working to plan and support these beautification efforts since August. Her efforts, energy and enthusiam played a key role in making this a success!
We're tentatively planning a second, minor Paint Party in the next month to finish painting some areas. Look for more details soon!
Kudos to Top Banana
Thank you to Top Banana for their generous donation of fresh produce to our middle school camps. The next time you are passing by, say hello and thanks for supporting Salmon Bay!
All School Directory
We need volunteers to help with advertising graphics in the directory. If you have graphic skills you are willing to share, please contact Kristina. If you are interested in placing a business ad in the directory, contact Kristina as soon as possible.
Elementary Enrichment Fee Due Nov. 7th
Enrichment fees can be paid in installments or paid in full online on the school website or by check (payable to FOSB). Scholarships are available. Please submit your enrichment fee by November 7th. If have questions please contact Jodi.
Camp Coolers
There are several unclaimed coolers in the auditorium. If you donated a cooler and haven't yet picked it up, please do so ASAP.
Teacher Wish List
Teachers have identified several needs/wants in the past week, including:
- Donations of Kleenex.
- Adult with carpentry experience willing to help a small group of theater tech students build two rolling costume racks.
- Donations of craft supplies for Macbeth (felt, fabric, dried flowers, fake fur, crowns, jewels, ghosty/witchy costumes, etc.)
If you are willing/able to help with the needs identified above, please contact Kristina. |
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A Note From The Front Office
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Halloween Guidelines
As we approach Halloween we want to make sure our school is a safe and welcoming place for everyone. If your child chooses to dress-up in a costume on October 31st for the afternoon, please make sure the outfit is appropriate.
All costumes should adhere to school dress guidelines for modesty, messages, and safety. In addition please follow these guidelines:
- Costumes need to be non-violent in nature - violence is inappropriate at school and other children can be frightened by blood and gore representations. Weapons and toy weapons of anykind are not allowed.
- Avoid costumes that are dressing up as people from other cultures.
- For safety reasons please do not include masks as a part of costumes sent to school.
- Make-up, if used, should not be disguising the identity of the wearer e.g., whiskers and freckles, not face paint.
Most classrooms are planning to hold afternoon celebrations that day. The elementary school will be having a costume parade and the middle school will be having 3rd floor festivities planned by the Associated Student Body (ASB). Any food items being brought from home kitchens should be clearly labeled as home-made. Students with severe allergies need to be able to monitor or avoid allergenic foods.
Curriculum Night
If you have feedback about Curriculum Night, please complete this brief survey or contact Darren or Neil.
Weekend Food Assistance
Salmon Bay and the Ballard Food Bank are working together to provide weekend meals and snacks for Salmon Bay families throughout the school year. Food is distributed discreetly each Friday. To sign up for assistance, please contact Kristina or Markos. |
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Website Feedback
FOSB is beta testing a new website and wants your feedback. Check it out and send your comments to Robin.
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Camp Lost & Found
There are a few unclaimed lost and found items that would like to find their way home. Do any of these sound like they may belong to you?
- A camp lantern made by GE that uses "D" cell batteries; it has a tape marking on it for Tent Grp 12 (it's a very nice one!)
- A pair of size 10 Coleman light weight hiking boots that are grayish brown with some purple in them
- A two piece foldup camp chair in a black cover sack
If any of these are yours, they are currently sitting outside Connie Gold's room (315) on the 3rd floor.
Halloween Block Party
This year, on Halloween, the middle school will celebrate with a "block party" on the third floor from 1:30 - 3pm. Students will move between a variety of activities (e.g. dancing, movie viewing, game playing, etc.). If you are available to chaperone or able to donate snacks and refreshments, please contact Kristina. We are in need of:
- Gingerale
- Goldfish Crackers
- Nut-free Halloween Candy
Middle School Yearbook Cover Contest
The yearbook club is seeking cover designs. Black, white, and one additional color only. Front cover must say: Salmon Bay Middle School 2014 - 15. Submit your original artwork on 8 1/2 X 11 paper with no name to Glyde by Monday, November 3rd.
MS Guild Potluck & Family Games Night
Join the Middle School Guild on Monday, November 3rd, from 6:30-8:30 pm, in the cafeteria (food) and auditorium (games). You can sign-up online to share a potluck dish or game, or offer other ways to help (e.g. set-up, plates, flowers, etc.). RSVP to Robin Lofstrom.
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Fall Book Fair
Mark your calendars! The Annual All-School Book Fair at University Book Store is coming up on November 14-17. 25% of purchases made during the Book Fair will be credited directly to our school library for the purchase of new books! This year Linda, our librarian, hopes to purchase many new books at all levels to enhance the amazing projects happening in Salmon Bay classrooms.
How about getting a jump on your holiday shopping? In addition to an incredible selection of adult and children's books, University Book Store sells calendars, sweatshirts, greeting cards, art and office supplies and much more (25% commission does not apply to textbooks, electronics, café purchases, or gift certificates). Free gift-wrapping and free validated parking is available.
Book Fair hours will be:
Friday, Nov 14, 9am-8pm
Saturday, Nov 15, 10am-7pm
Sunday, Nov 16, 12noon-5pm
Monday, Nov 17, 9am-8pm.
If you can't make it to U Book Store, or for friends and family that don't live close by, purchases made online from Friday, Nov 14 through Monday, Nov 17 will support Salmon Bay. Shipping is free! Check out next week's bulletin for online order information and for a schedule of fun events during the Book Fair.
Thanks for your support. Questions? Want to Volunteer? Contact Annie Wickham at 206-288-9560 or aw_arch@msn.com
Chinook Books 
Chinook books remain on sale until November 1st. Don't miss your chance for great coupons from local retailers. Ballard Market, Cupcake Royale, Secret Garden Books, Top Ten Toys, Seattle Children's Theatre, and more! Chinook Books are available for purchase in the Volunteer Coordinator office. FOSB keeps 50% of each sale.
Chinook Books: $20
Mobile App: $15
Combo Pack: $30 |
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Elementary Halloween Parade
On October 31st, elementary students will participate in a Halloween Parade in the afternoon. Students will be able to change into costumes at that time (we ask that students do not arrive at school in costume Friday morning). Teachers will provide additional information to classes regarding specific classroom plans. Halloween costume guidelines are printed above. Please take a moment to review them and ensure your child's costume is school appropriate.
October is Walk-n-Wheel Month
Salmon Bay is excited to participate in Walk-n-Wheel month. Each Friday during October, there will be a welcome station for kids who walk, bike, scooter, or ride the bus to school. There will be punch cards for students to keep track of their progress.
To volunteer with the Friday welcome stations or lead a Walking School Bus or Bike train, please contact Karen or Walker. |
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Free Medical Clinic
There is a FREE Dental, Vision & Medical Care Clinic
being offered Thursday, October 23rd through Sunday October 26th at Key Arena. Additional Details can be found here: http://seattlecenter.org/patients/
Free BrainPop Subscription Access
Salmon Bay has two more months of our BrainPop subscription available to all families. BrainPop is an online learning tool with short videos for many different subject areas as well as support activities and practice quizzes. To access the material, go to the BrainPop website and click the login button. Our user name is salmonbay (one word). Our password is sbbp2014.
Letters About Literature Contest
Each year, the Library of Congress and WA State Library sponsor a Letters About Literature contest for 4th-12th grade students. This year's theme is:
How did an author's work change your view of the world or yourself? Students are not limited to writing about novels; they can also write about a life or world changing nonfiction book, poem, or play. For more information, check out the contest website or pick up a handout in the school library.
Math For Love
Math for Love has classes starting in October. If you'd like to register, go to the website: www.mathforlove.com.
Space to Create
Space to Create offers after school classes, early release open studio sessions, parent/child classes, and birthday parties. Check out their website for details and information: www.spacetocreate.net.
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