Salmon Bay School Bulletin

1: Bike Dust Off in back alley (3:15-4:30pm)
1: Last Day of Book Fair
6: Bike to School Day
11: Nyer Urness Dinner
13: Biography Night
14: FOSB Annual Meeting/Elections

*For more details on these events, check out the Events and Gatherings section of this newsletter.

As Seen In The Hallways

We are continuing to showcase student artwork in our front lobby display cases. Currently we have NewYorker covers and masks created by our middle school art students on display.

In the outdoor classrooms and hallways of Islandwood, our 5th graders spent the week exploring ecosystems and completing team challenges. It was a valuable week of learning about each other and the forests around them.

Saturday Sports

Come cheer on the Panthers tomorrow:

Boys Soccer

JV vs. Blaine: 8AM @ Memorial Stadium.

Varsity vs. Hazelwolf: 9:30AM @ Ingraham High School

Track

Noon-3PM at Nathan Hale

Volleyball

Salmon Bay vs. Hazelwolf: 9:30AM @ Jane Addams

Ultimate

Spring Reign Tournament this weekend at Skagit River Park in Burlington, WA. Our first game will be at 11:30 Saturday morning on field 22. (Players should arrive at 10:30.) The tournament bracket and Saturday schedule are available online.

Counselor's Corner

Conversations are one of the most powerful tools parents can use to connect with-and protect-their kids. But when tackling some of life's tougher topics, especially those about drugs and alcohol, just figuring out what to say can be a challenge.

Check out this parent tool kit and this information from children's hospital for help getting those conversations going with children of all ages.

Community Announcements

Charlotte's Web

Greenlake Elementary School presents Charlotte's Web on Friday May 1st @ 7PM, and Saturday, May 2nd @ 2PM and 7PM in the Lincoln Auditorium (4400 Interlake Ave). Suggested $10 donation.

COHO Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp 2015!

There is still space available during all 10 weeks of summer camps. They serve students entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. Sign up through COHO.

Teen Science Café - Real Life CSI

You watch Law & Order and NCIS. You can't get enough of Bones. Join Dr. Carl Wigren, Forensic Pathologist and graduate of the UW Medical School, on May 13th for a look deep into the world of autopsies to learn how the examination of corpses unravels the mysteries of death. Wednesday, May 13th at 7pm. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center.

Stone Soup Theatre Classes

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

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.

Quiet Heart Summer Camps

Quiet Heart Wildnerness School is now accepting summer camp registration. 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

This summer music program is for students in grades 4 - 8 who have completed at least one year of instrumental instruction. Tuition and registration due June 22nd.

Bulletin Submissions

We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.

Email submissions to Jodi or Kristina by

noon on Thursdays.

Volunteers Needed

Garden Work Party Tomorrow
Please lend a hand tomorrow morning (10am) as we work to tidy our grounds. Many hands help lighten the load. Please join us.

Teacher Appreciation Week

At Salmon Bay, we don't think one day reflects our appreciation for our teachers, so we celebrate them for a whole week! We need lots of volunteer to make Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8) a success.

Please sign up HERE if you're interested in helping with one (or more) of our special days:

Monday, May 4 - Coffee Delivery

(coffee runners and coffee fund contributions wanted)

Tuesday, May 5 - Breakfast Bar

(home or store-baked muffins, scones, etc.)

Wednesday, May 6 - Potluck Lunch

(savory side dishes for an all-staff buffet lunch)

Thursday, May 7 - Snack Attack

(grab and go snacks and beverages)

Friday, May 8 - Flowers

(potted plants so the love lingers)

Get Ready for Bike To School Month!

Salmon Bay's walk/bike committee has been hard at work putting together a great line up of events for you for Bike to School month. In fact, it all starts this weekend:

Bike Swap This Weekend

Got an old bike or need a new one? Salmon Bay is having a bike swap this weekend. Drop your unwanted bikes off today (Friday) from 4-6PM. Or, come look for a new (to you) bike tomorrow from 10AM-Noon. Bikes are free! Unwanted bikes will be donated to Bikeworks Seattle.

Dust Off Day

Come get your bike ready for a month of riding. Fill the tires, check the breaks, wash it 'till it shines, and then give it a little something extra a the decoration station. Friday, May 1st from 3:15-4:30.

Bike to School Day

Bike to School day is Wednesday, May 6th. Ride your bike to school and park in the alley where friendly greeters, treats and stickers will be waiting.

Fuel Free Fridays

All remaining Fridays in May, we encourage you to be fuel free. Those who bike, walk or carpool should enter through the alley for recognition Friday May 8, 15, 22, and 29.

To volunteer to help with any of these events, click HERE.

Book Fair & Poetry Night Next Week

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. 8-9 AM and 2:30-4 PM every day, plus Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30.

Where: Salmon Bay School library

Can't make it to the book fair at school? Shop at Secret Garden bookstore April 27th-May 1st and mention Salmon Bay School when when purchasing to have your purchase applied to Salmon Bay's book fair sales.

If you'd like to volunteer, sign-up here.Thanks for supporting the library!

Poetry Night

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!

When: Tuesday, April 28th and Wednesday, April 29th

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

Where: School Library, from 7:00-8:00pm.

Who: K-8 Students, Parents, and Staff

What: Step up to the mic and read/recite an original or beloved poem (or two!) with an audience of poetry lovers. See you there!

Middle School News

May Nyer House Meal

Our Monday Meal at Nyer Urness House will be on May 11th. The May meal is sponsored by Hien and Melanie's homerooms.We are still in need of many food items. Please use sign-up genius to make your commitment to provide food and/or time for our meals. Please drop off food the morning of the meal, between 8-10am, in the school lobby. Please email Glyde or Barb Smith if you have questions.

FOSB

2015 -2016 slate of Officers and Directors to be elected on May 14th at our Annual Meeting:

Officers: Jennifer Phiefer Co-Chair (elementary kids), Caitlin Racey Treasurer (middle school kids);

Directors: Amy Paguirigan, Hillary Leonard, Ian Whyte, Jodi Russell, Kim Laton, Kristina Cerise, Sara Kopf, Scott Koch, Shelley Rousseau

Everyone is invited to attend the annual meeting to vote in our new 2015-2016 Board.

You will find meetings from our last meeting here.

Auction Close Out

Almost There

Thanks to the generosity of many donors at the auction and several more after the auction, we are getting closer to fully funding our fund-a-need request. If you would like to make a contribution to help us accomplish the auditorium and gym improvements, please drop a check (payable to FOSB) off in the Volunteer Coordinator office.

Last Chance to Party
Last call for those wishing to add their names to the guest lists for the parties listed below. Click the links for more information or to join the fun, then drop your payment (check payable to FOSB) off in the Volunteer Coordinator office:

Friday NIGHT Sing May 1st at 7PM ($50/family)

Girl's Night Out May 8th ($40)

Pokemon Party May 8th ($30)

West African Dance Class May 18th ($20)

Salmon Bay Climb May 30th ($150)

Learn to Make Tarts June 21st ($50)

Impressionist Personalities Party October 3rd ($25)

Seeking Feedback
Members of the Auction Committee are gathering on Monday night to discuss what went well and what could be improved for next year's auction. If you have feedback on something you loved (or wish had been different) about this year's auction, please email Kristina. Responses will not be given to specific comments, but all comments will be considered in planning for next year.

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