9 - Nyer Urness House ASB Dinner
11 - Salmon Bay School Tour (9am)
13 - Revised Yearbook Cover Art Deadline
16 - President's Day (No School)
17 - Mid-winter Break (No School)
19 - FOSB Meeting
24 - Salmon Bay School Tour (6 pm)
26 - Auction Decorating Party (7pm) |
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The After School Program Committee has been hard at work finding a great batch of before and after school programs for spring. One of the classes will start this month, so we wanted to let you know about it now. Information on the rest of the offerings is coming soon.
Jumpin' J's Jump Rope Champs
The Jumpin' J's (current and former members of the world-champion Hot Dog USA jump rope team) will be bringing their jump rope program to Salmon Bay School! Students will be taught single rope, partner jumping, double-dutch and more.
Day/Time: Fridays, before school
Sessions: 7
Price: $103 (includes jump rope)
Grades: 2-8
Dates: 2/27 - 4/10
Email Monica to reserve a spot!
Other Classes Coming Soon
A full suite of spring choices is coming soon. Here's a sampling of the other spring classes that will be available for registration soon:
- Science on Wheels
- Fiber Arts
- Knitting
- Creative Coding for Kids
- Yoga
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Share the Love
What do YOU love about Salmon Bay? People have been busy adding leaves to the tree in the front hallway. Stop by to add a leaf of your own and enjoy reading notes from others about the things they love about our school.
Disco Bowling
You may have seen some colored lights from Mr. G's disco bowling extravaganza overflowing into the hallway today. Students were smiling, music was playing, lights were flashing and lots of pins were knocked down.
 
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Scientist Spotlight Tomorrow
Discover how science works at Pacific Science Center's Scientist Spotlight tomorrow. There are two rounds - 11 am -2 pm and 2 pm-5 pm - of local scientists sharing their work through hands-on activities and conversation. Learn how scientists detect cancer-causing genes, estimate fish populations, investigate the geology of Mars, and more.
Ballard High Film Festival This Weekend
Everyone is invited to a screening of new work by students in the Ballard High School Digital Filmmaking Program. The Ballard Film Festival (BFF) will be on Saturday, February 7 and Friday, February 20 at 7 pm in the Ballard High School auditorium.
Paper Circuits Workshops in February
Brighten someone's day with a light-up LED Valentine's Card this year! Pop-Up Science and Space to Create team up again in February for a
paper circuits workshop everyone can fall in love with. Adults & Kids (All Ages) Sunday, Feb 8, 2015 from 2 - 4 pm "Adult Getaway!" (Kids Only) on Saturday, Feb 14, 2015 from 6- 8 pm. Fills fast! (9+ years only)
School Break Glass Making Camps
Join local glass artist/teacher/mom Marcia Wiley in her north Ballard studio learning about the magic of glass. Make fused glass window ornaments with dichroic glass, copper and glow in the dark glass, go on a special glass field trip, and have fun climbing the best(?) tree in Ballard.
Classes offered on Monday Feb 16, Tuesday Feb 17th, and April 13-17, from 9:30 - 3. Pick one or more days.Before and aftercare available
$97 includes glass materials, field trip, kiln time and snacks. $179 for two siblings.
Call Marcia at 206 619 8613 or register at http://marciawiley.com/kidscamp.html
Art You Can Touch
A new art exhibit has been installed at Edmonds Community College and all of the art is meant to be touched! "Please Touch" is an interactive and collaborative exhibit that explores the themes of air, earth, the human form, and sound through a variety of media. Check it out. Now through March 13th.
The Magic of Photography (adult class)
Kevin Junker
March 4th, 11th, 18th 6:30 - 9:30 pm in studio
March 7th and 14th offsite photo shoot at mutually agreed upon time. This class is offered at Space to Create. More information available here.
Audience Needed for Children's Music Show
Band in Seattle, is a weekly television show that airs each Saturday night at 11pm on channel 11 and features up and coming musical talent in Seattle. Although typically an adult show, we are filming two children's musical bands on April 9th. The show will feauture "The Not Its." and "Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies."
Students ages 5 to 12 (and parents) are invited to attend the TV show as audience members. Free tickets will be provided. Recording will take place between 5-7pm on April 9th at Victory Studios. To reserve your tickets please call Laura at 206-789-1011.
Camp BIOmed
Camp BIOmed is a summer camp that provides opportunities for 9th-12th grade students to explore the world of life science research. In 2015, Camp BIOmed will offer three camp tracks including 1) Do it Yourself-Scientific Laboratory; 2) Origami of Life with Bioinformatics; and 3)Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Forensic Biology. Register your student today and receive $100 off during the early bird registration period.
Girls Math & Science Competition
GEMS (Girls Embrace math and Science) is sponsoring a competition just for girls on March 28th at Interlake High School, Bellevue.
Grades 3-5. More information is here.
Bring the World to You
The World Affairs Council is seeking globally-minded families and individuals in the greater Seattle area to volunteer to provide a homestay for Youth Leaders from Mexico, Iraq, the Middle East & North Africa, South Korea & Japan, and Cuba this summer. For more information, check out the website. |
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A Note From Your Volunteer Coordinators
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Paint, Potlucks, and Paychecks
Last weekend, more than thirty volunteers gave up time on a Saturday to brighten hallways and classrooms with fresh paint. At the multi-cultural potluck earlier this week, about fifty members of our community gathered to share music, food, and sword fighting techniques. And, over past month, many of you have continued to turn in your Ballard Market receipts. Our most recent deposit was nearly $650! We do great things when we come together!
Volunteer Needs
- Tour Guides: We still need tour guides for a daytime (9am elementary/9:30 middle school) tour next Wednesday, February 11th and for our evening tour (6pm elementary/7pm middle school) on February 24th. If you are willing to help with tours, please contact Jodi (elementary) or Kristina (middle school).
- Tutors: Salmon Bay School is looking for volunteer tutors to help support a Homework Club (snazzy name coming soon). The club will meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 from February through May. Initially, the club will be available to students on an invitation only basis. If you are interested in tutoring one or more days a week, please contact Kristina.
- Crossing Guards: We would like to have a crossing guard for 19th & 65th from 3:10 - 3:30. Parent/child teams acceptable. Contact Jodi.
- Office Help: We need help in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Even a few hours of help would be great. Training provided. Contact Caitlin.
- Playground Helpers: We would like to create a list of people who are available on short notice to fill from 11:15 - 2:25 when our regular staff are sick. Contact Jodi.
- Cooks: We'd like to provide dinner for our teachers on the night of the evening school tour (February 24th). If you are willing to make a batch of soup, toss a salad, or bring some bread please contact Kristina.
Find It Now Before It's Lost Forever
Please take a look through our lost and found soon. It will be purged the Wednesday after mid-winter break. |
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Elementary Yearbook Cover Contest Extented
We've received only two submissions of cover art for the yearbook so far. The contest deadline has been extended to Thursday, February 12th. If your student is interested in submitting a design for the yearbook, please do so by next Thursday. A winner will be selected next Friday. Designs can be submitted to the Volunteer Coordinator office. Some guidelines for your artist:
- Use white 8.5 x 11 paper, in portrait orientation
- Use color
- Include "Salmon Bay School 2014 - 2015"
- Put student name and teacher on the BACK
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This year's science fair is Tuesday, April 7th - that's just two months away. We'd like to see all grade levels and interests represented. Ask those questions. Form (and test) those hypotheses. Then come to the Science Fair on April 7th and tell us all about it! |
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Middle School Play Opportunity
This spring, the Salmon Bay Drama Committee is producing "Holes" by Louis Sachar, adapted by Don Flemming. All Salmon Bay 6-8 students interested in being a part of the cast are encouraged to audition. To audition you will need to sign up for a slot through our sign up genius. Information about auditions and a link to our sign up will be available by February 10. Auditions are March 16 and 18 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m..in the Salmon Bay auditorium. Callbacks are March 20th as needed. Rehearsals will be held from 3:15 to 5:15 M, W, and F March 30 to May 18 and daily the two final weeks of production. Actors will be called as needed. Performances are May 28-30. Contact Lori or Nan with questions.
WEP Skiers and Boarders
Please stop by the lost & found outside Connie's Room (315) to claim the item(s) that belong to you.
Library Fines
If you received an overdue notice from the library this week, please look it over carefully. Your library record follows you to high school can limit your participation in activities if you haven't cleared your existing fines. See Linda if you have questions about your overdue notice.
Junior Thespians Festival
Students interested in the Washington State Junior Thespians Festival should come to Glyde's room (306) on Thursday, February 12th. This year's festival competition is Saturday, March 21st in Bellingham. The registration deadline is February 25th.
ASB Sponsored Community Service Dinners
The Salmon Bay ASB is sponsoring monthly dinners at the new Compass Housing transitional housing buildnig in Ballard - the Nyer Urness House. The first dinner was a great success! The next dinner is Monday. There are still some food donations needed. Please sign up HERE if you can help. Contact Glyde Hart King or Barb Smith with questions.
New Club
H.U.G.S. (Holidays United Giving Society) is a group that, during the holidays, gives cards, food, and other such items to the homeless. The club meets in Glyde's room (306) during lunch on Mondays. |
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Decorating Parties
Mark your calendar and then join us in the cafeteria at 7pm on February 26th, March 3rd and March 24th as we paint, cut, and craft this year's western theme to life.
Donate Early to Win
You should have received auction donation information in the mail this week. We count on your generous donations to make our auction a success. Lasso those donations forms for a chance to win! Salmon Bay families that submit donations by February 20th will be entered in a drawing for a gift certificate to a great local restaurant. Donation letters and forms are also available on the auction website.
Questions/Contact
To find out more about the auction, contact our auction chair Stephanie Lynch or visit the Auction Bulletin Board located in the volunteer coordinators office.
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Low Cost Internet
Did you know that students/families on Free or Reduced Lunch qualify for low-cost Comcast internet services ($9.95/mo)? They do! Find more information here.
Early College Awareness
Seattle Public Schools is partnering with the Harvard Alumni Association, University of Washington, Seattle Colleges, College Success Foundation, and many others to bring Early College Awareness to Mary Gates Hall on the UW campus Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 9am to noon. Hear from recent college grads about their experience and learn about how to prepare (and pay) for college. |
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iBreakfast Competition
Now through March 6th, students who eat breakfast at school can enter the district's iBreakfast Competition, with a chance to win iTunes gift cards and iPad minis! Students who choose whole grain cereals and milk will receive an extra entry ticket! Stop by the lunchroom for more info.
Breakfast costs $1.75 for elementary and $2.00 for middle school students. Every day we offer a choice of hot entree (except on parfait days) or a selection of whole grain cereals, including the new Kashi Berry Blossoms. |
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Salmon Bay Goes to Focus Day
Parents and children from Salmon Bay took part in the annual public education advocacy day sponsored by the Washington State PTA. Learn more here.
What were we advocating for? School funding! Why are our schools underfunded? See this wonderful overview of the McCleary case from the lead attorney, Tom Ahearne. |
We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
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