March
10 - Envelope stuffing in cafeteria (8:45am)
10 - Finance Committee Meeting
12 - Diversity in Learners Discussion (6 pm)
12 - FOSB Meeting (7 pm)
14 - Garden work party (10am - 2pm)
24 - Auction Decorating Party (6 pm)
26 - 28 Jungle Book Performances
30 - PIE Presents: Jody Mcvittie (7 pm)
*For more details on these events, check out the Events and Gatherings section of this newsletter. |
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Salmon Bay classroom doors have been transformed into amazing tributes to Dr. Seuss books. Here are just three of the many impressive creations:
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Before & After School Programs |
Registration is open for Spring programs!
See registration packet attached to this bulletin for more details or visit our website. Registration forms and payments are due by March 20th (March 13th for Spanish). Please submit forms and payments to the Volunteer Coordinator offices.
Morning Programs
Monday/Tuesday: Unicycle Club (2nd - 5th)
Wednesdays: Yoga (Grades 2nd - 5th)
Friday: Kids on the Run (all ages)
Afternoon Programs
Monday/Wednesday: Spanish (K-2nd)
Tuesday: Fiber Arts (1st - 3rd)
Tuesday: Math Circle (2nd - 3rd)
Wednesday: Science (3rd - 5th)
Thursday: Creative Coding (3rd - 5th)
Thursday: Knitting (1st - 8th)
Friday: Lego (2nd-3rd)
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Middle School Play Auditions
This spring, the Salmon Bay Drama Committee is producing "Holes" by Louis Sachar, directed by Seattle-area theatre artist, Tara Kaine. "Holes" is a story about friendship, courage, standing up for what you believe in, and never giving up. All Salmon Bay Middle School students interested in being a part of the cast are encouraged to audition. To audition you must sign up for a slot through our sign up genius before March 15th. Auditions will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. March 16 and 18. Callbacks will be March 20. Rehearsals will be held M, W, and F until the final two weeks of production, when actors may be called daily. Performances are May 28-30. There is a $100 student activity fee associated with this production. For additional information about auditions (including monologues and sides and forms), please check out the Drama Website. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Drama Committee co-chairs, Lori Mudge or Nan Houston.
Spring Drama Classes
There are several drama class offerings this spring. For full details and registration paperwork, please visit the Drama Committee's website.
Mondays and Wednesdays: Playwriting
(4th/5th Grade)
Everybody has a story to tell. Through acting exercises, we will explore different themes, characters, environments, and types of conflicts that are present in students' lives. Students will have the opportunity to write individual scenes with well-defined characters, an intriguing plot, and a conclusion that ties it all together. Using ideas from the group's work, we will work together to write a full length play that may be produced at Salmon Bay next winter by K-4 students. Laura Knote, will teach this five week course which begins on April 27th and is open to 4th and 5th grade students. Space for this class is limited to 14 students. The student activity fee is $100.
Wednesdays: Theatre Tech
(4th - 8th Grade)
Salmon Bay students interested in deepening their understanding of and experience with theatre tech, including lighting, sound, and stage management are encouraged to sign up for this class taught by Michael Massey. Classes begin April 1st and culminate with running tech for the Middle School play, "Holes." Class size is limited to 12 students. The student activity fee is $100.
Thursdays: Monologue/Scene Study
(6th-8th grade priority, then 4th/5th)
Monologues can be the trickiest thing to master as an actor. This class, taught by Laura Knote, will give seasoned performers a chance to deepen their skills and newer performers a chance to become more comfortable developing a character and being in the moment. Registration is open to 6-8 grade Salmon Bay students at this time; on March 17 we will open remaining spaces to 4-5 grade students. Classes begin April 2nd and lasts for 8 weeks. The student activity fee is $100. |
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Enrollment is now open for the spring session of the "Jazzcats" jazz band, led by instrumental music teacher Mark Oesterle. This band is open to all 4th and 5th grade instrumental musicians. Practice is held on Friday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, The spring session begins March 6th and runs until May 29th (no jazz on April 17th). Registration forms are vailable in the volunteer coordinator's office.
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There is an after school activity bus (funded by the Family and Education Levy) that departs from Salmon Bay at 5:15 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The bus does not run on Wednesdays or Fridays. If you want your student to ride the activity bus, please pick up the required forms in the front office or email Kristina for an electronic copy.
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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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The lights have been dimmed and the curtain closed for the final time. Congratulations to our fifth graders on an excellent show and a hearty thank you to the many volunteers who helped bring 12th Night to life. |
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Guest Columnists: Thing 1 and Thing 2 |
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Of all the doors on the planet
That we have been through
The Salmon Bay doors
Are the Best-est times two!
These Splendiferous doors
Decorated with care
Earn the school the award
Of a school that is rare!
We are thrilled to be part of
And we all count on you
To keep all that's special,
Thanks for all that you do!
Have a great weekend!
Thing 1 and Thing 2
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Students have loved looking at our photo wall this week. There's still time to bring in a photo of your family reading together to be added to this new display! |
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The auction is less than a month away! Please join us
in the cafeteria after drop off on March 10th for an invitation mailing party.
Donations Due March 13th
We need donations of all kinds. Please submit all donations by next Friday, March 13th.
Dessert Dash Donations Needed
Looking for a low-effort, high-impact way to help out at this year's auction? Here's an opportunity for you! We're looking for volunteers to help stock the table for the ever-popular Dessert Dash. Simply bring dessert for 8-10 folks with you to North Seattle Community College on Auction Night and hungry bidders will take over from there. What could be easier? To sign up, please contact Kelly.
Wine Grab
We still need wine for the wine grab. If you have a bottle to contribute ($15+ value) please drop it off on the Cerise's front porch: 6508 17th Ave NW (one block from school). |
 FOSB |
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The next FOSB meeting is March 12th in the Auditorium.
Agenda
6-7:00 - PIE panel on diversity of learners at Salmon Bay
7:00- Break and reassemble for monthly FOSB meeting
7:10- Introductions
7:15 Principal/School update-Principal and Volunteer Coordinators
7:30- Finance- treasurers report by Caitlin, budget process start/update to include our partnership with school and logistics moving forward
8:00- Committee updates (BDC summary, legislative, ASP, fundraising)
8:20- Old Business- nominations and elections...slate vs. list, deadlines for nomination, #'s of directors
8:45- Wrap up and ?'s
9:00- Meeting adjourned
FOSB middle school co-chair Robin Lofstrom will be vacating her position at the end of this school year. Robin has served FOSB in many leadership roles and organized countless events and meetings for the past 10 years!!!!! Please help me in thanking Robin Lofstrom for her tireless service to Salmon Bay School and FOSB community.
This leaves another opening within FOSB leadership. We look forward to welcoming new members to join FOSB! |
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 SPS has purchased new web-based typing tutorial software. Typing Agent is available to all district students, grades 2-8. Students will be given user names and passwords which will allow them to access Typing Agent from any device. At school, students will connect to the software through an icon on the student machines. Students can use this link to connect to Typing Agent remotely (Firefox or Safari browser required). Please contact the librarian if you have any questions about Typing Agent!
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| School Events and Gatherings |
Nyer Urness House Dinner
ASB's next monthly dinner at Nyer Urness House is next Monday, March 9th. There are still several food items needed. Food needs for the next meal include: ground beef; chicken; beans; lettuce; drinks and more. Please use sign-up genius to commit to volunteering your time or providing food donations. Drop off food in the school lobby on Monday between 8-10am. Contact Glyde with questions.
Our Community: A Closer Look at Diverse Learners
Salmon Bay has a creative and diverse student body whose needs are met daily through a variety of differentiated instruction techniques and programs.
Come join us and learn more about how this works for all our kids on Thursday, March 12th from 6-7pm (before the FOSB business meeting). There will be a short informational presentation and discussion by a staff/parent panel and time for Q&A. This event is sponsored by the Parent Information Exchange (PIE) and part of a series of adult events aimed at helping us learn more about our school.
The Gilbert & Sullivan Showcase
The Gilbert & Sullivan Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) culminates in a public performance on Friday, March 13th at 1pm. This performance is a showcase of student work. Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society is located in the Small Faces building: 9240 14th Ave NW, just off Holman Road. Join us!
Earth Day Preparations
Spring is here! Plants are blooming! Help us tidy up the school garden beds at a garden work party on Saturday, March 14th from 10am to 2pm. Contact Laura with questions.
Also, please consider contributing bulbs for our Earth Day planting effort. Bulbs can be delivered to the Volunteer Coordinator office any time between now and April 10th. We need:
- Daffodils (any variety)
- Tulips (white or red)
- Crocuses (any variety)
PIE Presents: Jody McVittie
Join us on March 30, from 7-9 pm, for a talk on Fostering Resilience & Courage in our Children. Resilience is the ability to recover from challenging situations or to solve difficult problems. Free childcare is provided at COHO. To reserve childcare space, or for questions about this presentation, please contact Darcy.
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 Pokemon on the Playground
Meet on the playground after school (weather permitting) on Tuesdays starting in March. Bring your deck and come play the game with other kids. Look for the red tablecloth. All ages and skill levels welcome. This is an unsupervised, kid-initiated meet-up - not a drop off club or after school program. For more info, contact Kara.
March 12th Rites of Passage Talk
Elkone Ranch, Three Cedars Waldorf School and Rites of Passage Journeys are teaming up to offer an adult-education program about the importance of rites of passage for teens and young adults. Find out more here.
UW Summer Program
The UW Summer Youth Program offers a variety of camps and classes for middle school students. Classes range from STEM-focused offerings to arts and humanities. For complete details visit their website.
Spring Break Glass Making Camps
Join local glass artist/teacher/mom Marcia Wiley in her north Ballard studio learning about the magic of glass. Call Marcia at 206 619 8613 or register here.
Creative Coding 4 Kids All-day Coding Camps
Creative Coding 4 Kids teaches kids the joy of coding computers by helping them write their own customized computer games! For more info and to register, visit our website at CreativeCoding4Kids.com
TZA Track and Field Club
The Throwing Zone Athletics Track and Field Club is a training and competition club for explosive youth athletes: mini-javelin, shot put, short sprint, and long jump are the focus. Boys and Girls ages 14 and under are welcome to participate. For more information please visit our website.
Youth Water Polo
Rain City Water Polo offers programs for boys and girls age five and older at two locations in north Seattle. Contact Thor Tyson or at (206) 999-5686 for more info or go to our website
Seeking Host Families for Summer
The World Affairs Council is seeking families and individuals in the greater Seattle area to provide a 1-2 week home stay for Youth Leaders from Mexico, Iraq, Latin America, the Middle East & North Africa, and South Korea & Japan this summer. For more information about the programs and hosting, check out our website or contact Rachel at rparislambert@world-affairs.org. |
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