October
23: Dollars for Doughnuts in Lobby (8:30 am)
27: Mix It Up at Lunch Day 27: Picture Retake Day
28: 2-hour Early Release 30: Elementary Halloween Parade
November
3: Clothing Swap (6pm) and Film (7pm)
11: Veteran's Day - No School
12: "Ask Admin" prior to FOSB meeting (6pm)
12: FOSB Meeting/director election (7pm)
12: WEP Info Night (7-8pm)
13-16: UW Book Fair 16: Night With Your Legislators
19: WEP ski/snowboard rental night
20: Rock for FOSB @ Sunset Tavern
21: Pancake Breakfast/Fair Trade Fair (9a-2p)
23-27: No School (Conferences/Thanksgiving)
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Come support your Salmon Bay Panthers this weekend:
Ultimate Frisbee @ Ingraham High School
8th grade vs. Eckstein (8am)
7th grade vs. Hazel Wolf (9:30am)
6th grade vs. Denny (11am)
Girls Soccer
Varsity game - Sat 8am at Ingraham HS v TOPS
JV game - Sat 1pm at Garfield HS v McClure
Seeking Volunteer to Manage "Swag"
We are looking for someone to help place orders for athletics gear - shirts with names on the back, sweatpants, sport-specific sweatshirts, etc. If you are willing to help update the order forms, gather orders, and distribute merchandise to our players each season, please contact
Basketball Coaches Needed
 We are looking for basketball coaches for the upcoming winter season. If you are interested in coaching our middle school Panthers, email Megan Ratcliffe
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Before and After School Programs
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New! Before School Class with Mr. G
 Mr. G is offering a new November before school class activity and he is inviting 2nd - 5th grade students to participate!
The class will run from 8 - 8:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in November. Over these 9 sessions, participants will focus on jump rope, juggling and tumbling. Class fee is $50. You can sign up here.
After School Payments Due
All before or after school programs are now underway. If your student is enrolled, your payment is due. Please drop your check (payable to FOSB) off in the Volunteer Coordinator office as soon as possible.
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Early Release Day Activity
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Need after school childcare for the early dismissal day on October 28th?
Our After School Program Committee partnered with Space to Create, a local favorite for art classes, to bring their program to Salmon Bay from 1:15-4:30 on Wednesday, October 28th in the 2nd floor art room. The session is open to K-8 students. $30 per child (make check payable to "FOSB" and drop it off in the Volunteer Coordinator office). There are only 10 spaces left! Sign up here to reserve a spot.
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Chinook Books on Sale Now
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Support FOSB by purchasing a Chinook Book. We have paper books ($22), apps ($15), and combo packs ($30) on sale now in the Volunteer Coordinator office. You save money at local shops and FOSB gets money to spend on Salmon Bay students. Everyone wins! |
Research Study Seeking Participants
Are you a teen (13-17) with a sibling who has an autism spectrum diagnosis? You could earn up to $20 in Amazon gift cards and help people understand what it's like for siblings like you by participating in a research study. For qualification details and more information, contact Stacie Woods.
GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science) This is a free science enrichment program for 7th and 8th grade girls currently attending a Seattle public middle school. The goal of the program is to encourage girls to maintain and broaden their interest in STEM subjects by providing mentoring, hands-on activities, field
trips, and information pertaining to a variety of scientific fields. Applications for the 2015/16 school year are now open, and submissions are due by Monday, October 19th. Application materials and more information available HERE.
BHS Playmakers present Eurydice The Ballard Playmakers present their fall play, Eurydice, a retelling of the classic myth of Orpheus as seen through the eyes of his heroine. October 22-24, 29 - 31. Curtain at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets available here. Adults: $15, Students and Seniors: $10
A Night With Children's Authors
Three award winning middle grade authors will be at the downtown Seattle Public Library at 6pm on October 19th. Ballard's Secret Garden Bookshop will sell books. More info HERE.
After School Glass-Making Classes Join Marcia Wiley in her Ballard glass studio for a series of fun, six-week long classes. Students will learn basic glass-fusing skills and build on them each week. More details here. Roosevelt High School Jazz Band
On Thursday, October 29th, 2015, the top Roosevelt High School Jazz Band has the honor to play with the Seattle Symphony as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival. Purchase tickets and find more information here.
Mindful Parenting Class
Parenting with a Pound of Prevention and an Ounce of Cure will be presented on Monday, October 26 from 6:30 pm - 8:30pm. Details can be found here.
Seattle MathFest
Join in this free celebration where children and their families play carnival-like math games, win prizes and have fun. November 5th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. at the Rainier Community Center. Details and registration here.
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We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
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 The Friends of Salmon Bay (FOSB) Direct Giving Campaign starts next week. Instead of asking you to sell cookie dough, popcorn or wrapping paper, we ask you to donate what you can.
Direct Giving helps bridge the gap between the academic programming Seattle Public Schools funds and the programming we want our kids to have. FOSB uses Direct Giving funds for initiatives like Mary K, whole child support, technology, and teacher grants.
The Direct Giving Campaign's goal this year is $65,000 and 100% participation. Look for your Direct Giving appeal in the mail. Direct Giving donations are tax deductible (Tax ID: 91-1622350) and simple: - Donate online.
- Donate by mail. Write a check payable to FOSB or approve a credit card payment(s). Then, return your donation form and flower petal insert to: Salmon Bay School, Attn: Direct Giving Campaign, 1810 NW 65th ST, Seattle, WA 98117.
- Donate in person. Drop your donation off in the front office any day or bring it to the Dollars for Doughnuts event at drop off on Friday, October 23rd.
- Ask your friends and family to help. Send the donation link to others you think would be willing to donate in exchange for never being asked to buy cookie dough, popcorn or wrapping paper.
- Ask your employer to help. Don't forget to ask for employer matching to double your donation!
Starting next week, you can watch our progress toward our goal on the display in the front hallway. |
From the Counseling Department
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 Career Week is coming soon to Salmon Bay hallways and we still want to hear from you. Please email Kristina with the following information:
1. Your name
2. Your job title
3. What that really means (what do you do?)
4. Your favorite part of your job.
We'd also like to highlight Salmon Bay business owners and the "be your own boss" option. If you own a business, please email Kristina:
1. Your name
2. Your business name
3. What your business does
4. The best part of being your own boss
5. The hardest part of being your own boss
 October 27th is Mix it Up at Lunch Day. Students will be encouraged to sit with students they don't normally sit with. Mix it up is a national campaign launched by Teaching Tolerance to encourage students to identify, question and cross social boundaries.
The counseling department needs a point-and-shoot  digital camera to use for our Roots of Empathy program and other counseling activities. If you have one you are no longer using and are willing to donate, please email Gail.
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Picture retake day is Tuesday, October 27th. To order online, click here and use the order code 02151JB.
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Halloween Celebrations and Guidelines
As we approach Halloween we want to make sure our school is a safe and welcoming place for everyone. If  your child chooses to dress-up in a costume, please make sure the outfit is appropriate.
All costumes should adhere to school dress guidelines for modesty, messages, and safety. In addition please follow these guidelines:
- Costumes need to be non-violent in nature - violence is inappropriate at school and other children can be frightened by blood and gore representations. Weapons and toy weapons of any kind are not allowed.
- Avoid costumes that are dressing up as people from other cultures.
- For safety reasons please do not include masks as a part of costumes sent to school.
- Make-up, if used, should not be disguising the identity of the wearer e.g., whiskers and freckles, not face paint.
Many classrooms are planning to hold afternoon celebrations on October 30th. The elementary school will be having a costume parade in the afternoon (watch for additional details next week).
Enrichment Fees
During the school year students participate in field trips, artist-in-residence programs, camps and special class projects. Instead of asking for payment each time one of these activities takes place, we ask parents to pay one combined fee (the enrichment fee) at the beginning of the school year. 
The 2015 - 2016 Enrichment fees per grade are:
Kindergarten $125
First Grade $180
Second Grade $180
Third Grade $270
Fourth Grade $300
Fifth Grade $400
All elementary families were emailed enrichment information. You can also find information and make payment on the FOSB Website. Enrichment fees are due October 30th. Questions? Please contact Jodi.
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 Block Party
Middle school students are planning to have a "block party" on Friday, October 30th. If you are willing to chaperone a station (e.g. dance, snacks, board games, movie room), please email Kristina.Can't chaperone but want to help? We need donations of 2-litre bottles of ginger ale and bags of individually wrapped candy. Please deliver donations to the Volunteer Coordinator office.
Panther Press
The first edition of this year's Panther Press is ready for your review. Enjoy this publication researched, written and published by middle school exploratory students.
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Clothing Swap and Film Screening Parent Information Exchange (PIE) is hosting a clothing swap at 6pm on Tuesday, November 3rd followed by the documentary film "The True Cost" at 7pm. Bring good quality, gently used child or adult clothing, jackets, ski apparrel, and winter gear (sleds, skis,snowboards, boots etc.) to the Volunteer Coordinator offices starting Monday, November 2nd or bring clothes directly to the event. If you have clothing racks you are willing to lend for this event, contact Maria. The 90-minute film is recommended for middle school students and any adults interested in the impact FAST FASHION has on our world. Watch the trailer HERE. FREE child care at Coho Kids Time. Email Maria by October 30th to reserve a spot for your potty trained child.
Rock for FOSB
Mark your calendars for a night of live music at the Sunset Tavern on Friday, November 20th. Join us for this benefit show featuring Acme Band, The Tripwires and Stereo Embers. Buy your tickets online now to make sure you don't miss out! |
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