Salmon Bay School Bulletin: May 1, 2015

4: After School Drama Student Committee
6: Bike to School Day
11: Nyer Urness Dinner
13: Biography Night (6:30pm)
14: FOSB Annual Meeting/Elections

19: 6th Grade Welcome Night (7pm)

21: Kindergarten Welcome Night

26: Fifth Grade FLASH Night

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

As Seen In The Hallways

There is a new display in the front lobby. Check out the map showing the colleges our staff members attended and the pennants that cover those colleges and many more.

Saturday Ultimate

Come cheer on the Panthers tomorrow:

3rd Grade Team:

12:30pm @ Magnuson Park 1A

vs. Laurelhurst

3rd/4th Grade Team:

No games this weekend.

5th Grade Team:

10:00am @ Magnuson Park 1B

vs. Soundview Dolphins

11:15am @ Magnuson Park 1A

vs. St. Thomas Falcons

6th Grade Team:

2:00pm Walt Hundley Synthetic Soccer 2
vs. South Shore

7th Grade Team:

3:15pm Walt Hundley synthetic soccer 2
vs. Hyla C

8th Grade Team:

12:45pm Walt Hundley synthetic soccer 2

vs. South Shore A

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

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 Caf� - 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.

Call for Teen Artists & Performers

The Expressive Arts Class at the University District Youth Center invites emerging teen artists and performers ages 14-19 to submit visual or performing art pieces to be exhibited in July 2015.

Visual artists selected will be displayed in the Seattle Art Museum Community Corridor for the month of July. Performers selected will perform the evening of July 9th at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center.

All Pieces should center on the theme of "Breaking Free." Deadline to enter is May 15th, 2015. Additional information can be found here.

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.

Staff Apreciation Week

Next week is staff appreciation week. We'll be showering our staff with treats all week long starting on Monday morning!

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help.

We still need coffee runners for Monday and contributions of potted plants for Friday. Please sign up HERE if you're interested in helping.

Friday Night Sing

Mary K offered a night of singing and celebration for families as an item at our auction this year.

Tonight is the night! The Sing-along starts at 7pm. Tasty treats provided.

It's not too late to join in this special event. $50 per family (payable to FOSB) at the door.

It's Bike To School Month!

Two Minute Survey

Salmon Bay is gearing up for some investments that will increase the number of families walking, riding and carpooling to school. Please take this short and fast survey to let us know how you currently commute and what would make you more likely to walk, bike or carpool.

There were 90 bikes on our racks this morning! Keep up the great work!

Dust Off Day

Stop by this afternoon to 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 at the decoration station. 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.

After School Drama Advisory Committee

On May 4th the drama committee and Tara Kaine will be hosting their first ever After School Drama Student Advisory Committee meeting.

We are excited to invite you to join this round table discussion about our 2015-2016 Afterschool Drama programming. This programming is for you, the K-8 students of Salmon Bay, and we want it to reflect the interests and the unique and special personality of our student body. To do that we would love your input!

The goal of the Student Advisory discussions is to create a dialogue between the Drama Committee and the students it serves, to ensure that your voices are heard as we make decisions about what classes and plays to offer in the coming years.

In these meetings, we will be discussing your thoughts about:

Drama and theatre classes that would interest you.
Favorite plays, stories, books, genres, and themes (things you might want to see as a play one day - maybe not this year).
Ideas about scheduling rehearsals and classes (sports and other conflicts that plays hard to commit to).

If you are a Salmon Bay K-8 student, you are invited to attend. This meeting will be held from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. in the Salmon Bay Auditorium on Monday, May 4th. We hope you will join us! Thank you so much for your interest and support of our after school drama activities.

Middle School News

6th Grade Welcome Night

On Tuesday, May 19th, we will host a social for incoming 6th graders at 7pm in the cafeteria. Open to students and families entering 6th grade at Salmon Bay.

Biography Night

Biography Night is May 13th! Mark your calendars and get ready for an evening of information and entertainment in Salmon Bay's own living museum. Plus, there will be dessert!

Art Show

Seattle Public Schools and Seattle Art Museum (SAM)are partnering on a middle school and high school art show. Check it out now through May 17th at SAM. The Reception and teen night out is May 8th.

FOSB

JOIN US! We need you May 14 at the FOSB annual membership meeting 7pm-9pm!

Meeting Agenda:
~Volunteer appreciation and highlights from the year

~School and teacher updates

~State of financial and fundraising affairs, including budget recommendations and discussion

~Annual retreat discussion (retreat is May 30th)

~Election of new officers and directors

Your participation in voting at our annual FOSB membership meeting is critical in meeting the voter turnout required in our PTO's bylaws.

Retreat

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 30th and join us as we build our future together at the FOSB annual retreat! More details to follow.

Vacant Positions

FOSB has three vacant officer positions still open. We are searching for interested candidates to fill these vacancies:

Treasurer (with ES kids)

Co-Chair (with MS kids)

Secretary

Candidates can self nominate or be nominated. Candidates need to be a parent of a Salmon Bay student. Interested candidates should send FOSB Secretary Mary Ullrich (maryullrich68@gmail.com) an email by May 31st with their name, student ages, and a brief description of their interest in the position and the skills they bring.

Voting for vacant positions will occur at an open special board meeting at the end of June FOSB meeting.

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