December
10 - FOSB Meeting (6:30 pm)
11-14 Willy Wonka K8 Musical Performances
16 - K-4 Audition Workshop/Parent Info Mtg (6:30)
17 - FOSB Directors Meeting (7 pm)
19 - Lantern Festival (8:40 am & 6:30 pm)
19 - One hour early dismissal (2:10 pm)
22 - Jan 2nd Winter Break
January
6-8 - K-4 Play Auditions
8 - Auction Meeting Kick-Off @ Caitlin's House
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Our staff introductions will return next week and we hope to finish with all of our introductions by the end of the month. In the meantime, check out our new "Seen in the Hallways" feature below. |
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End of Fall ASP Classes
The fall after school programs are in their last days. The final day of each club is listed below:
Chess Club - Last Day was Monday, 12/1
Lego Club - Last day is Thursday, 12/11
Made (Sewing) - Last Day is Monday, 12/15
Debate Club - Last Day is Tuesday, 12/16
Crazy Cakes - Last Day is Tuesday, 12/16
Winter 2015 ASP Registration
Registration for the Winter After School Program begins Monday, December 8th. Classes for kindergarteners and middle schoolers will also be offered this session. Registration packets are available here and hardcopies will be available in the Volunteer Coordinators' office. As always, please plan on submitting payment along with your child's registration form. Classes will begin the week we return from Winter Break. For more information contact Mindy. |
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Afterschool Drama Productions
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| Willy Wonka Performance Dates
See Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka" live on the Salmon Bay stage (auditorium) December 11 and 12 at 7:00 pm and December 13 and 14 at 2:00 pm!
All performances are free to attend. 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 and enjoy a delicious treat from our concessions table before you take off on an amazing musical adventure! We hope to see you there!
"The Jungle Book" Audition Preparation Workshop & Parent Information Night
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. Attendance is not mandatory, but is highly recommended. Students must be accompanied by an adult.
If you have additional questions, contact Lori Mudge, Edith Fuchs, or Nan Houston. |
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As we get ready to wrap up "Faces of Salmon Bay," we want to introduce a new column which highlights some of the exciting artwork, projects and student learning occurring in our building.
If you had been in the art room this week, you might have caught a glimpse of these beautiful masks made by some of our 7th & 8th grade students. The students created plaster masks of their faces or hands and used acrylic paint to create an image that represented who they are. Here are just a few examples of their mask art:
     
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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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Lantern Festival Help Needed
We are seeking support for the daytime version of the lantern festival. Volunteers are needed to:
We also need approximately 300 tea lights to make our student's lanterns shine brightly. If you are able to help with these needs, please email Jodi. Tea lights can be dropped off in the Volunteer Coordinators offices. |
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A Note From The Front Office
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Winter Break
A reminder that there is no school December 22nd through January 2nd.
Pedestrian Safety Construction
No doubt you've noticed the construction on 18th Avenue. Thank you for your caution and cooperation with the traffic revisions and associated delays. A reminder during this time of crowded parking on nearby streets to please be courteous to our neighbors and avoid blocking driveways. 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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Happy December from the nurse's office!
Snack Donations
Many students' ailments are helped with the aid of a healthy or filling snack. The health room is accepting donations of yogurt, fresh fruit, pretzels, and string cheese to help students get through the day when a tummy ache turns out to be hunger!
Lice Checks
Please continue to check your student's head weekly for signs of lice. This can be done with a bright light and a comb, paying special attention to any hair near the nape of the neck and behind the ears. If you see something that looks like dandruff but is not easily removed from the hair shaft, that could be a nit (lice egg). If lice are found, please let the classroom teacher and school nurse know, and begin treatment on your student. If you are unsure, we can help you look.
Whooping Cough
Whooping cough has been prevalent on the north end this autumn. Please keep a close eye on kids with a persistent cough, and contact their healthcare provider to see if follow-up is needed.
Mariah (Rosdahl) Rosenblum MSN RN
Wed/Thurs/ Alt. Fri; Salmon Bay K-8 (206) 252-1727 |
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WEP Paperwork
Thank you to all the families who submitted registration forms and payments. We have about 90% of students accounted for. If you have not yet submitted either your registration packer or your fee, please do so immediately.
Your student will be bringing home a permission slip specific to their chosen program either today or Monday. Please return the form promptly.
Yearbook Photo and Quote Deadline
8th graders - now is your chance to get in your black and white or color photo in the 2014-15 middle school yearbook. Deadline is Friday, January 23rd. You may also submit a quote, not longer than 20 words, with attribution. School appropriate images and words only. Email photos and quotes to Glyde or put it on a flashdrive and give to Glyde. If you don't submit a photo, we will use your school picture day photo. |
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Direct Giving
Have you checked Salmon Bay off your holiday giving list yet? Making a tax deductible donation to the Direct Giving campaign is quick and easy. You can donate online, by mail, or in person. Money raised supports FOSB's General fund which means: - Friday Morning Sing with Mary K!
- Teacher Supply Budgets & Curriculum Support!
- Library Books!
- PE Equipment!
- Art Supplies!
If your employer matches donations (we're looking at you Microsoft and Gates Foundation folks, among others), please remember to email Monica so that she knows you made a domation and she should follow up to claim the full benefit of your contribution for Salmon Bay.
Want to see our progress toward our goal? Check out the Direct Giving display right outside the main office door. The thermometer is rising!
Support Salmon Bay While You Shop
Did you know your winter shopping can benefit Salmon Bay? Virtually every store that offers a charitable give-back program will allow you to designate Salmon Bay as a recipient. For instance, if you shop at Target with a Target RedCard, they will give 1% of your credit card purchases to Salmon Bay. The Amazon Smile program gives .5% of your purchases to Salmon Bay. If you shop at stores that offer charitable give-back programs, please designate Friends of Salmon Bay as your recipient. And, as always, turn in your receipts from Ballard Market to ensure Salmon Bay receives 1% of the dollars you spend there. Your November grocery shopping raised over $300 for Salmon Bay! |
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December 10th FOSB Membership Meeting
Our monthly meeting date has changed to Wednesday, December 10th from 6:30-8:00 pm in the cafeteria.
We'll hear from Neil Gerrans, interim principal, about his vision for the work ahead and the results we're working towards, and there will be a good amount of time for your questions and comments.
We'll spend the last fifteen minutes hearing from those interested in the vacant role of FOSB co-chair. We'll learn a bit about their leadership style and experience, why they're interested in serving, and what their previous board experiences have been like, which will help the directors fill the open position when they meet in a special board meeting later this month.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Questions or comments? Please email Robin Lofstrom, FOSB co-chair. |
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Lantern Festival on December 19th
You are invited to join elementary students for our annual Lantern Festival during Friday Morning Sing on the morning of December 19th. Each elementary student will create a lantern that will be included in the festival. Lanterns will be sent home with students that afternoon. Families are also invited to meet at Salmon Bay Park at 6:30 p.m. for the evening Lantern Walk.
Salmon Bay Multicultural Night
Salmon Bay's Diversity Committee is planning a Multicultural Night to take place on February 4, 2015. Right now the committee consists of three elementary school parents who have grand plans to share music, food, dance, more food, poetry and other cultural performances and exhibits representing the various cultures and ethnicities of Salmon Bay. We invite the school community to collaborate with us on this event! Please contact Mindy. |
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Free Winter Sport Helmet Fitting and Giveaway
Kohl's Helmet Safety Program at Seattle Children's is offering a free winter sport helmet fitting and giveaway for kids ages 4 to 18 on Saturday, December 6th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 70th and Sand Point Way. Wearers must be present and properly fit to receive a helmet. Supplies are limited. Learn more here.
Computer Science Education Week
Governor Inslee has proclaimed December 8 - 14, 2014 as Computer Science Education Week. Read the Governor's proclamation here. One way to celebrate is by participating in the Hour of Code. Additional information and resources are available here.
CF Fire Clan Holiday Gift Drive
The CF Fire Clan, a new second-grade Camp Fire group at Salmon Bay, is organizing a Holiday Gift Drive that will benefit children in the foster care system through the Treehouse organization. We will be collecting specific items requested by Treehouse (examples can be found here: http://www.treehouseforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Joy-of-Giving-wish-list-2014.pdf) from December 8-19. Please note that families do not need to wrap their donation. For more information about this activity, please contact KristieThompson.
Middle School Yoga & Creative Arts Program
Spark! Yoga and Creative Arts is a program for middle school girls which aims to foster self confidence, support individuality and touch the joy within. Spark! has monthly workshops for girls 11-14 starting this month. For more info and to sign up, check out: www.sparkforgirls.com
Who's The Boss: Making Sense of Power Struggles
In partnership with Parent Map, the Seattle Neufeld Community is bringing Dr. Gordon Neufeld, an attachment-based, developmental theorist and psychologist to Town Hall on January 22, 2015. He will share his insights on Making Sense of Power Struggles and Alpha Children. Tickets can be purchased here. |
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