March
14 - Garden work party (10am - 2pm)
18 - Fundraising Committee Meeting (7:30)
20 - Registration deadline for afterschool prgms
24 - Auction Decorating Party (6-8 pm)
25 - Two early dismissal for students
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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A big shout out to the following students who've had perfect attendance this year: Danica J, Timo S, Kai U, Mia S, Harry U, Nathan W, Lucas M, Easton W, Rose H, and Ian M. These students are receiving a gift certificate for a slice of pizza!
Mia and Lucas also helped us celebrate an early Pi Day by giving Neil and Darren a taste of Pie!
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Before & After School Programs |
Registration is open for Spring programs!
Registration packets and additional information can be found on the after school programs website. Please submit forms and payments to the Volunteer Coordinator offices by March 20th.
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 (1st-3rd)
Please note the following program changes:
Spanish will now begin on March 30th. The class fee has been reduced to $196.
Brick4kids (lego) is being offered to 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students.
More Students Needed to Meet Minimums
All programs still have spaces available. The following programs need additional students to meet the minimum group size required:
- Spanish (needs 2)
- Fiber Arts (needs 6)
- Math Circle (needs 6)
- Yoga (needs 4)
- Science on Wheels (needs 7)
- Creative Coding (needs 2)
- Knitting (needs 2)
- Lego (needs 5)
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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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Auction Volunteers Needed
We need lots of volunteers to make the auction successful. We are especially in need of volunteers to help the day of the event. Please consider signing up for one of our remaining slots on this sign-up genius link.
Marimba Help
We are in need of help next Wednesday afternoon (March 18th) at 4:30pm to load Marimba's onto a truck.
If you can help, please email Jodi.
Wanted: Paper Bags and Smocks
Katie's Social Studies class needs brown paper grocery bags for a map making project as well as smocks, aprons or old shirts that would fit a 6th grader to protect their clothing. Any donations are greatly appreciated! They can be put in Katie's mailbox in the office, or delivered to Room 203 by Thursday, March 19th.
Snacks for Teachers on March 25th
March 25th is a professional development day and we'd like to provide our teachers with snacks and beverages to fuel their meetings and planning efforts. If you are willing to contribute, please email Kristina.
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 Free Dental Day in MayBring your children (ages 1-18) to UW's Center for Pediatric Dentistry for an exam, floride aplication, teeth cleaning, sealants and more from 9am - 3pm on Wednesday, May 20th, 2015. Appointments are required. Call 206-543-5800. Reservations open March 23rd. |
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Last Call for Donations
If you are planning to donate, please submit your forms to the Volunteer Coordinator offices by Friday, March 20th. You can also donate online.
Underwriting Campaign
If you're stumped for a donation idea, please consider giving to the underwriting campaign. Each donation - large or small - will help cover the expenses of putting on the auction. That way, every dollar made on the big night will be pure profit for our school! Many thanks to the families who have already made underwriting donations. Underwriting checks should be made payable to "FOSB" and dropped off in the Volunteer Coordinator office.
Volunteers Needed
We need lots of volunteers to make the auction successful. We are especially in need of volunteers to help the day of the event. Please consider signing up for one of our remaining slots using this link.
Or, join us for a Decoration Making Party on Tuesday, March 24th from 6-8pm in the cafeteria. If you can't make it but still want to help, stop by the Volunteer Coordinator offices to pick up decoration tasks you can do on your own time.
Reserve Child Care Now
Coho has a limited number of childcare spaces available for the auction. $30 per child (cash only) covers you from 4:30 - 10:30pm. Children must be potty trained. Activities will include: playground time (weather permitting), crafts, gym games, pizza dinner, coho auction, movie (g-rated), and relaxing. Pajamas are encouraged! Call coho to reserve your spot. 206.29.7764.
Dessert and Wine Donations Still Needed
We still need people to bring desserts to the auction. If you are willing to bring dessert for 8-10 folks with you to on Auction Night for people to bid on during the Dessert Dash, please contact Kelly. If you have a bottle of wine to contribute ($15+ value) please drop it off on the Cerise's front porch: 6508 17th Ave NW (one block from school). |
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Upcoming Legislative Town Halls
Each of the following weekends features meetings with legislators. The first, this Saturday 14 March at Phinney Neighborhood Assocation, is a town hall with our (36th District) legislators; see this announcement for details.
The second, on the following Saturday 21 March at Nathan Hale High School, is the Greater Seattle Education Town Hall, sponsored by Washington Education Association and to be attended by all of the previous weekends lawmakers as well as many more. See the event web page for details.
The FOSB Legislative Committee implores you to take advantage of either of these opportunities to express your opinion about education issues in the middle of this critical legislative session! |
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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 |
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Jungle Book on the Salmon Bay Stage
You are Invited to "The Jungle Book," March 26-28th. Mowgli, a young girl, finds herself in a den of wolves who take her on as a member of their pack, against the wishes of the vengeful Shere Khan brothers. In her quest to learn the Jungle Law of the Free People, she encounters a slithering snake, mischievous monkeys, a protective panther, a hungry bear and many more who help her along the way! In this original adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book," loyalties will be tested, chaos will ensue, but most importantly, friends and family will stick together.
This production is appropriate for all ages. Performances are Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 p.m. on the Salmon Bay stage. Admission is free. Those who would like to support after school drama at Salmon Bay will have the opportunity to make a donation at the show. Doors open for seating 30 minutes prior to show time. Plan to arrive early, grab a treat from the concessions table, and travel with us on a magical journey. We hope to see you there!
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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Tweens and Teens Identity Development
How do we learn about our various group identities like female, African American, Buddhist, homosexual, middle class, etc.? From whom do we learn the meaning of these terms? What messages have we internalized about ourselves and others? What are the differences that result in one person having a healthy self identity and another person experiencing own-group shame and hatred? Learn how we can co-author the identity development of youth to progress toward positive success for all at this free class geared for an adult audience. Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 6:30-8:30 PM at University Prep. Find out more HERE.
17th Annual Maritime Career Day
Come meet with representatives from more than 30 businesses, maritime organizations and training schools on Tuesday, May 5th from 9am - 5pm. It's free! To reserve your space or for further information, email info@seattlemaritime101.com.
Positive Parenting During the Teen Years
Join facilitator Anita Morales and other parents at FamilyWorks (1501 N 45th St) to learn about and discuss the challenges and gifts of raising a teen, working towards better understanding and communication, encouraging yourself and your teen, and building and maintaining trust. The class is free, but registration is required. Wednesdays April 22-May 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please plan to attend all classes.
To register call 206-694-6727. |
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