Salmon Bay School Bulletin

Our hallways are often loud, filled with the sound of students talking as they move between classes. This past Wednesday, the hallways were a lot quieter as students observed the GLSEN Day of Silence. Students who chose to participate wore fluorescent cards around their necks. Elliot and Sophie, pictured here, wrote the text below to explain the significance of this day.

The National Day of Silence is a day of recognition and honor for people who don't always have a voice, and for people who have been harassed or bullied when they have shared their voices. The idea isn't to be mute for a day. That's too simple, and that's just a game anyway. This isn't a game. This isn't a competition. The point of the day is to acknowledge the people who feel they aren't able to voice their true feelings and opinions. It isn't an excuse to avoid answering your teacher, or to be rude to other people when they do talk, but a day to understand just how hard it can be for some people to share their beliefs, opinions, and feelings in our society.

Community Announcements

Seussical Jr.

6th grader Lydia Hayes will be playing a Wickersham in Everett Village Theatre KIDSTAGE's production of Seussical Jr. April 17th- May 2nd. Click here for info and tickets.

Sylvan Learning's Find Your Edge STEM Bash

Free family fun for grades 1-6. Saturday, April 25 from 11:30-2:30. RSVP today: 206-297-4595.

Seattle Mariners: We Are Family Day

Join the Mariners at Safeco Field on Sunday, April 26th at 1:10pm as they say Thank You to foster, kinship and adoptive families and the agencies, social workers and community members that support them. To buy tickets or for more information visit mariners.com/WeAreFamily.

Stone Soup Theatre Spring & Summer Classes

Registration for spring classes, the Youth Theatre Conservatory, and SummerStage is now open! Check us out at www.stonesouptheatre.org or register online for classes.

Join the SPT Youth Improv ensemble

Do you like improv? Are you in grades 7-12? Be a part of the SPT Improv Ensemble! Rehearsals begin April 28. No experience necessary; tuition assistance available. Register HERE.

Quiet Heart Summer Camps & Teen Counselors

Quiet Heart Wildnerness School is now accepting summer camp registration. Details and information can be found here. Opportunities are also available for Teens, 15 years and older, who wish to come play in the woods as volunteer counselors.

SPS Summer Music Program

The summer music program is designed for grades 4 - 8 (third grade completed). Students must have completed at least one year of instrumental instruction. Teachers are certificated public school music teachers. All sheet music is provided by the program. For tuition and registration information (due June 22nd) please visit the northend summer music program webpage.

Dates: Monday, June 22 - Friday, July 10

(No class July 3rd). All sessions run 9 AM - 12 PM, Monday-Friday and are held at Ballard High School.

Bell Time Discussions

Neighbor To Neighbor (N2N)

SPS's Neighbor To Neighbor (N2N) program is your chance to host or participate in small-group discussions on important school system topics. The topic for this year is Bell Times. The District wants to hear your thoughts on the Superintendent's recommendation to change school start and end times. Come learn more about these Neighbor to Neighbor discussions and this year's topic on Thursday April 30 - 7 pm - 8:30 pm at Hamilton International Middle School Commons.

Spring Break!

Whether you have a book in your hand or your feet in the sand (or both!), we hope you have a safe and fun Spring Break. See you back at Salmon Bay on April 20th.

Bulletin Submissions

We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.

Email submissions to Jodi or Kristina by

noon on Thursdays.

Auction Round Up

Hats Off To You

Thank you Salmon Bay for stepping out and stepping up at the auction last weekend. We loved seeing all those boots and hats (and socks with sandals). The preliminary numbers are in: We raised about $110,000. That's a job well done!

We're Almost There...

Thanks to the generosity of many donors, we were able to fully fund the first two tiers of our auction fund-a-need. We've got the funds to put skylights in the library and give the lobby some love.

We are just $7,000 away from fully funding Tiers 3 and 4. With a little more help we could accomplish the auditorium upgrades (screens and seating) and tackle the gym improvements (sound system and backboards).

If you weren't able to attend the auction but would like to help fund these physical improvements in our building, please drop off a check (payable to FOSB) in the Volunteer Coordinator office. Email Kristina with questions.

There's Still Time to Party

If you missed the auction or got distracted on your way to the party table, there are still spaces left in some of the sign-up parties. Check out the PARTIES section below and join in the fun!

PARTIES

To join in one of the parties with remaining space, sign up using the link provided and drop your payment (payable to FOSB) in the Volunteer Coordinator office.

Gaming Adventures
Learn to play role-playing type board games like King of New York, Rivet Wars, X-Wing Fighter and more at Card Kingdom on Saturday, April 25th Best for children 8 and older. $30 per gamer (adult helpers free)

Friday NIGHT Sing
Join us for a Friday NIGHT Sing with Mary K on May 1st from 7-8:30pm. Children, teens, parents and grandparents are welcome at this evening of songs, stories, and May Day dancing. $50 per family.

Learn to Make Tarts
Join Karine Dammer on Sunday, June 21st for tart making tips and tricks. You'll leave with a tart and the know-how to make more. $50 per person.

Pottery Party
If you like to drink and be explore your creativity simultaneously, this is the party for you. Join Faye Baker in her studio on Friday, April 24th at 7pm. You can leave with three decorated bowls or donate them to the Seattle Empty Bowls project. $50 per person.

Impressionist Personalities Party
Still can't tell a Manet from a Monet? Let local art historian Rebecca Albiani set you straight on Saturday, October 3rd at 7pm. Soon, you'll be able to distinguish Degas from a Renoir at 20 paces. $25 per person.

Pokemon Party
Take advantage of a night out and send you child to this multi-age Pokemon extravaganza on May 8th! Kids new to Pokémon will learn the game; experienced players can participate in challenges. Party includes Pokémon-themed dinner and dessert. $30 per child.

Salmon Bay Climb
Summit Ruth Mountain with Justin Busch, Scott Shinn and camp chef Collin Kilkenny. $150 per climber.

West African Dance Class
Learn Beginning West African Dance with Ellesa Hunter on Monday, May 18th. $20 per person.

Girl's Night Out
There will be tequila and 45 fabulous women. What more could you possibly need to know? $40 per person.

School Events & Gatherings

Bike Swap! Get ready for Bike to School Month!

Salmon Bay will be hosting an all school bike swap on April 24 & 25. Families are encouraged to donate bicycles and bike gear to other families in our community. Drop off donations after school on Friday April 24th from 4-6pm.

On Saturday, April 25th families are encouraged to come to school from 10am-Noon to try out and take home bikes and gear for their children.

This is a great opportunity to clear out your garage/bike shed and pass on the joy of riding to our SB kids! You may also bring bikes to be donated/swapped at the time of the swap. We will let the community know on Friday night how many bikes will be available, so if you can not get your bike to school on Friday please let Kristina know you plan to drop it off Saturday morning so we can add it to the numbers.

ATTENTION POETRY FANS!

Do you like rhyme? Do you like verse?

No need to fear or call a nurse,

Just bring a poem you think will delight,

to read aloud at Poetry Night!

Tuesday, April 28th AND/OR Wednesday, April 29th

(2 nights makes it possible for more people to join in!)

in the Library, from 7:00-8:00pm. K-8 Students, Parents, and Staff are all welcome and encouraged to step up to the mic and read/recite a poem (or two!) with an audience of poetry lovers. See you there!

Spring Book Fair

The Salmon Bay book fair is just a couple of weeks away! Please help support our school library by purchasing books during the book fair. A percentage of the proceeds will help provide extra books for our school library.

When: April 27- May 1

Time: 8-9 AM and 2:30-4 PM every day

Plus, Poetry Night Wed, Apr 29th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Where: Salmon Bay School library

Can't make it to the book fair at school? Then shop at the Secret Garden book store at 2214 NW Market St. Apr. 27-May 1st and mention Salmon Bay School when purchasing. They will apply your sale to our book fair sales.

If you'd like to volunteer to help out, please sign-up here.

Thanks for supporting the library!

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1810 NW 65th St.
Seattle, WA 98117

(206) 252-1720