November
22 - Pancake Breakfast/Fair Trade Fair (9a-2p)
24/25 - No School (Conferences)
25 - Painitng Party (10a -2p)
25 - Winter Enrichment Registration Deadline
26-28 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
December
4 - Show us the Money - McCleary & Wa State
Budget Presentation (7pm)
11 - FOSB Meeting (7pm)
11-14 Willy Wonka K8 Musical Performances
16 - K-4 Play Audition Workshop and Parent Information Meeting (6:30)
19 - Lantern Festival
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This week we are continuing introductions of some of our support staff members.
 Amy Petek says... Hi! I am the new Speech Language Therapist here at Salmon Bay. I moved from New Jersey to Seattle, and have been working as a Speech Language Pathologist for the last 7 years. I am married and have a beautiful 1 year old daughter. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, going to the movies, shopping, traveling, good conversations, and most of all, spending quality time with my family and friends. I am thrilled to be here amongst you all, and I hope to support the Salmon Bay community with the best of my ability!
Megan Ratcliffe writes... I currently work in the inclusion Special Ed program in the 7th and 8th Olympics team. I have worked at, walked around, talked about, sat amongst, sang in joy, stood in patience, spoken with, written for, celebrated because of, defended alot of and promoted endlessly the specialness of Salmon Bay for 14 years as a parent, former Volunteer Coordinator and Instructional Asst. For all of those 14 years, I have appreciated and enjoyed the people of Salmon Bay. I have worked in many fields in my life and I appreciate the Salmon Bay staff immensely as a parent and as a colleague. The staff consistently strive to do better all the time, to reach one more child, and to help make a difference for one more student. They inspire me. Outside of school, I have been a wedding coordinator for 9 years now and have coordinated over 200 weddings. I have never experienced a bridezilla and actually hate the term. I love what comes together at weddings. Brides can be similar to middle school students. The expectations and pressures of the experience can be overwhelming for both and when you approach them with kindness, love and humor, you are able to help them reach their goal.
 Nancy Gruber shared... I've worn lots of 'hats' at Salmon Bay over the 20 years I've been here as a parent and staff member...and have loved them all! The grounds of the school and the hallways hold many happy memories for me of working together -students, staff, and families- to build a community and school from the ground up. I am especially proud to be a part of our inclusion program here at SB.
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Bricks 4 Kidz
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Afterschool Drama Productions
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"Willy Wonka" K-8 Musical Performances
See Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka" live on the Salmon Bay stage December 11 and 12 at 7:00 pm and December 13 and 14 at 2:00 pm!
Salmon Bay families, do not miss your chance to see "Willy Wonka," our K-8 musical, showing for a limited time December 11-14. All performances are free to attend and will be held in the Salmon Bay auditorium. If you would like to support after school drama at Salmon Bay, you will have the opportunity to make a donation at the show. Seating is first come first served. We have limited chairs, so please consider bringing your own. The house opens thirty minutes prior to show-time. Plan to arrive early, grab a seat, and enjoy a delicious treat from our concessions table before you take off on an amazing musical adventure! We hope to see you there!
Preparation Workshop & Parent Information Night for "The Jungle Book" Auditions
Auditions for our K-4 play, "The Jungle Book" are January 6-8! We invite parents of interested K-4 students to attend our Audition Preparation Workshop and Parent Information Night on Tuesday, December 16 from 6:30 to 7:45 in the Salmon Bay auditorium. Come learn about this play as well as how to help prepare your child for auditions. Students will have the opportunity to practice for auditions.
If you have additional questions, contact the Drama Committee co-chairs, Lori Mudge or Edith Fuchs at lorimudge@comcast.net or edith.fuchs@gmail.com.
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We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
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A Note From Your Volunteer Coordinators
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It's Thanksgiving break, but we hope to see some of you this Saturday at the Pancake Breakfast/Fair Trade Fair (details in events section below) and some more of you on Tuesday for the painting party.
Painting Party
Join us to paint hallways and color panels around doorways on Tuesday, November 25th from 10 am - 2 p.m. Please check in at the volunteer coordinator's offices when you arrive. Questions? Please contact Jodi.
Salmon Bay Spirit Wear
We will be placing an order for Salmon Bay tote bags, t-shirts and sweatshirts the first week in December. Check out the styles and colors, including new zip sweatshirts, on the attached order form. Orders and payment are due by December 3rd. Items will be delivered to school the week of December 15th. Questions? Contact Jodi or Rebecca.
Kudos to You
In the words of one of our teachers, "A huge shout out to all that provided staff last evening with a wonderful meal! It is truly appreciated. Please pass on to the lovely people that to took time to feed us all." Thank you to all the volunteers who brought soup, salad and bread to feed our staff. And thanks in advance for those providing our staff meal on Monday. |
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A Note From The Front Office
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No School for Students Thanksgiving Week
A reminder that students do not have school November 24-28. Teachers will be at school hosting conferences Monday and Tuesday. The remainder of the week is Thanksgiving break. Coho Kids Time is open Monday through Wednesday and has a few spaces available to serve non-regular attenders. If interested in Coho care November 24-26, please contact Coho directly (206.297.7764) to arrange the details and obtain necessary paperwork.
Pedestrian Safety Construction to Begin
Beginning Friday, November 21 and lasting approximately five weeks, there will be traffic revisions (and associated delays) associated iwth construction on 18th Avenue NW at NW 65th Street. During construction you can expect:
- Lane restrictions on NW 65th Street
- Traffic restrictions on 18th Avenue NW, including southbound travel only and no right or left turns from NW 65th Street to 18th Avenue NW
- Parking and driveway restrictions near the work area
- Construction during normal work hours, between 7 AM and 6 PM
- Noise, dust and vibration associated with concrete removal and paving
This work is funded by Seattle's Safe Routes to School program. For more information, including a map of the project, please visit the project website. |
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Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) Forms Due
WEP forms and payments are due by Tuesday, November 25th. Scholarships are available.
JV Girls Basketball Coach Needed
JV girls (mostly 6th graders) need a coach for the upcoming winter basketball season which runs December through early March.Practices are held twice weekly, with games on Saturdays. Coaches must meet the Standard District Coach requirements (First Aid/CPR, Fingerprinting, Misconduct Class). A coach stipend is offered (amount depends on the number of players on the team). Interested? Please contact Salmon Bay Athletic Director Megan Ratcliffe. |
 Direct Giving |
Our 2014 Direct Giving campaign is in full swing! Money raised supports FOSB's general fund which is a boring way of saying:
- Friday Morning Sing with Mary K!
- Teacher Supply Budgets & Curriculum Support!
- Library Books!
- PE Equipment!
- Art Supplies!
It's a busy time of year so consider donating Online: It's quick and easy. If your company provides a match, send us an email to let us know to follow-up. You can also donate by mail or in person at school. Thank you for supporting our community!
Want To See Our Progress?
Check out the Direct Giving display right outside the main office door. The thermometer is rising!
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Minutes from the November 13th Board Meeting can be found here.
Please keep an eye open for an upcoming survey about FOSB. If you'd like to provide any input on the survey, please review last month's FOSB minutes for a draft version and contact Lance with any input. Thanks! |
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Pancake Breakfast & Fair Trade/Alternative Gift Fair
Join us on Saturday, November 22nd from 9 am - 2 p.m. in the school cafeteria/auditorium. Breakfast will be served from 9 am - 12 pm. Cost is $7 per person or $25 per family. Entrance to the Fair Trade Fair is free.
This event is the perfect combination for a Saturday in November: one part community gathering, one part yummy breakfast, one part supporting Fair Trade and one part fundraising (proceeds will go to support Winter Enrichment Scholarships and donations to Safe Passage in Guatemala City and Heifer International). We hope to see you there!
Show Us the Money- McCleary & WA State Budgets
The FOSB Legislative Committee is pleased to welcome renowned PTA legislative expert Heidi Bennett to Salmon Bay at 7 P.M. on Thursday, 4 December. Heidi will deliver and answer questions about her presentation "WA State Basic Education: Show us the money - McCleary & WA State Budgets." Don't miss this opportunity to engage someone who actually understands what is arguably the most significant topic of the millennium in WA state education (McCleary)!
COHO kidcare will be available - pls RSVP to Darcy at 206.789.1430
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Salmon Bay Students On Stage
Variety Plus's original family musical Hercules will be on Saturday & Sunday, Nov 22nd & 23rd. Performances are @ 1pm & 4pm at The Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Salmon Bay students Hailey (Satyr "Fleecy") and Alaina Stubblefield (A Demon) will be performing.
The ticket price at the door is $14. If you purchase the tickets from Christine they are $10 each. Babes in arms are free. Best to arrive about 20 (or more) minutes before. Email, txt or call Christine (206-854-4952) to pre-order your tickets so you get the $10 price (she can meet you before the show).
November Glass Gift Making Workshops for Kids
Marcia Wiley is hosting glass gift making workshops for kids ages 5-11 in her Ballard glass studio. Each child will make nine beautifully brilliant and colorful fused glass magnets and key chains for holiday gifting. Super fun and a great way to have the kids make something special and practical for presents. $43/child or $76 for two siblings. Register here.
Who's The Boss: Making Sense of Power Struggles
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