November
20: Rock for FOSB @ Sunset Tavern (9pm)
21: Pancake Breakfast/Fair Trade Fair (9a-2p)
23-27: No School (Conferences/Thanksgiving)
23: RULER Info Session (9am, 12:30pm)
24: RULER Info Session (9am, 12:30pm)
30: Night With Reuven Carlyle (6:45pm)
December
2: Auction Kick-off Party (7 pm)
3: FOSB Meeting (7 pm)
4: Dinner and a Movie (6pm, 7pm)
10: White Witch Part 2 (7pm)
11: White Witch Part 2 (7pm)
12: White Witch Part 2 (matinee)
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 The flower in the front lobby has grown and bloomed. Today we surpassed our Direct Giving goal. As we enter a season where we reflect on things we are thankful for, this community is at the top of the list. Thank you for your support.
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Saturday Sports - Go Panthers!
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Come support your Salmon Bay Panthers this Saturday:
JV vs. Blaine at Garfield (8 am)
Varsity Playoff vs. Hazel Wolf at Rainier Beach (10 am). If SB wins, a second game will be played at 1:00 pm.
 Basketball
Basketball players had their first basketball meetings this week and should have brought home paperwork and info.
Practices start in December; games begin in January. Players can contact Cody or Megan for more info.
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Congratulations to all of the actors and crew members of The White Witch Part 1. Your took us on a magical journey and left us with an exciting cliff hanger! We can't wait to see Part 2 on December 10th, 11th and 12th.
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 Ruler Information Session for Families
Our counselors will be offering family information sessions about RULER during conference week. Please join Gail and Jenny in the library at one of the following times if you would like more information about RULER. - Monday, November 23rd 9:00 am, 12:30 pm
- Tuesday, November 24th 9:00 am, 12:30 pm
 Thanksgiving Dinner Assistance Need help providing a Thanksgiving dinner for your family? Click here or here for a list of resources. |
Not MY Kid! A presentation by Lisa Davidson, SPS Prevention and Intervention, of current data on alcohol and marijuana use in our schools. Followed by a Q & A session hosted by a panel of professionals in the field of intervention and addiction. November 30th, Ballard High School Library @ 7:00 Youth Ambassadors Program: South America Interested in a three-week leadership exchange to Brazil or Argentina and Chile? Teenagers ages 15-17 can apply for this program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Apply by November 30th. Sylvan STEM Camps
Sylvan is offering STEM day camps for Veteran's Day and Parent-Teacher conference week.Limited spots available. Click here to save your spot! "Minecraft" & Hour of Code Launched in 2013, Code.org is a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science. Minecraft has just joined Hour of Code and offers a tutorial which introduces learners to basic block-based coding. You can participate in the Hour of Code and find out more info here.
Rip Van Winkle Come see an original musical adaptation November 21 -22, 1 pm and 4 pm at the Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. Salmon Bay students Hailey (8th) and Alaina (5th) are performing. Tickets can be purchased from Christine Meier or 206-854-4952 for $12.
See Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Seattle Children's Theatre presents this musical, based on the MGM motion picture version of Ian Fleming's book. Opening November 6 and running through December 27. This marvelous, musical holiday event is appropriate for audiences ages 6 and up. Featuring Salmon Bay students Alexander Silva and Julian Mudge-Burns in the Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday cast! Tickets here.
Jazz Nutcracker Performance
Saturday, December 5th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 6th at 2pm. Performed by The Roosevelt High School Jazz Band, one of the few bands in the US to have the score for Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn's 1960's take on Tchaikovksy's Nutcracker. Information and tickets here or call 206-201-1650.
Chess Tournament
Bryant Elementary will host their annual chess tournament for Grades K-6 on Saturday, December 5th. Register online here.
Seattle Vikings Rugby Club Open House
November 21, 10:30-12pm, Magnuson Park, Looking for a new sport? Try rugby! The Seattle Vikings Rugby Club, Seattle's largest club, runs youth rugby programs for 8-19 year old boys. The spring season runs February-May. No experience necessary. More info here or email with questions.
Youth Cross County Ski Program
Momentum Northwest, Seattle's non-profit cross-country ski program for youth is offering an 8-week program Jan. 9-Feb. 27. Details here.
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We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
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We met our $65,000 Direct Giving goal (and then some). When we finished counting after this morning's Dollars for Doughnuts event we were at $69,495 in total contributions and employer matching funds.
This campaign has been incredible to watch from behind the scenes. We asked you to give generously and you did. We had more people than ever before contribute to the campaign and by working together raised more money in less time than ever before. Thank you for your support!
If you didn't donate yet but want to be part of the incredible things Direct Giving makes possible, you can still donate online or drop off a check in the office.
With overwhelming gratitude for all you made possible,
The Direct Giving Team
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Rock For FOSB Is Tonight!
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 Join us tonight for live music at the Sunset Tavern (21+). Doors open at 8pm; show starts at 9pm. Buy your tickets online to guarantee entry or take a chance and buy them at the door. As of bulletin publication, there were approximately 60 tickets available. This benefit show features Acme Band, The Tripwires and Stereo Embers.
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Pancake Breakfast & Fair Trade Fair Tomorrow
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 Join us tomorrow morning for breakfast and then shop at the alternative gift fair!
Pancakes served 9-Noon
$7 per person/$25 per family
Gift fair 9am - 2pm.
Proceeds support Salmon Bay scholarships, Heifer International, and Safe Passage in Guatemala City.
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Conference Week Parking Notice
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SDOT will be removing the sidewalk on the East side of 19th Ave NW between Monday, November 23 - Wednesday, November 25th. Durng this time traffic will be allowed in and out of driveways but no pedestrian traffic will be allowed on the east side of 19th Ave NW. |
Join us Friday, December 4th for dinner and a movie. P izza at 6pm for $3.75 per person (sign up in the Volunteer Coordinator office or email Nathalie). Paper planes games at 6:30pm. Movie begins at 7pm. Bring blankets, pillows, candy, popcorn.
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Ski/Snowboard Clothing Swap
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 We will be starting a collection of ski and snowboard clothing in the Volunteer Coordinators office after the break. If you have clothing you've outgrown that WEP students could use, please bring it in.
If you need new clothing, stop by and see if you can swap before you shop. |
Night(s) with Your Legislator
We're taking questions in advance at FOSBLegCom@gmail.com. Have a great Thanksgiving, and join us Monday night!
Salmon Bay Sibling Sweatshirt Sale
We are getting ready to order more sweatshirts and would love to make space by selling some of the youth size small sweatshirts we have in stock. These sweatshirts are perfect for siblings or your favorite young Salmon Bay supporter. On sale for $10.
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Winter Enrichment Program (WEP)
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WEP registration forms and payments were due today. If you have not turned yours in yet, please do so when you come for your conference. We are working hard to distributed final assignments the first week we return from break, but need all forms in to do so.
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Soup for Teachers
Our teachers will be working especially long hours on Monday, November 23rd for conferences. We'd like to server them a hot and hearty meal. We could use another soup, another salad and a few more drinks to round out this meal. Please add your name to our sign up genius page if you are willing to help.
 Piano Player Wanted
Mark, our music director, is seeking one volunteer to accompany our choir on piano. Volunteer needed one day a week from Noon to 12:50 - day of your choice. This player should also be available for a daytime concert on January 7th and an evening concert on January 20th.
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A huge "thank you" to everyone who came out to the University Book Store, shopped online, or volunteered at last weekend's book fair. I always enjoy having an opportunity to visit with families, away from the hustle and bustle of school. Our library collection is funded through FOSB and our book fairs. We very much appreciate the community's ongoing support!
The library also benefits from the efforts of parent volunteers, especially the Thursday morning crew! Thanks to Leah Adams and Kelly Speight, hundreds of books get checked in and re-shelved every week! And thanks also to our Volunteer Coordinators, Jodi and Kristina, who are always at the ready to support the library.
I will be working in the library during Conference Week, so please feel to stop in with any questions or concerns you may have. The circulation desk will be open! And, if you're the parent or guardian of a middle school student, please stop in for any
assistance you may need with account log-ins for Schoology or The Source.
Lastly, here is a quick look at the first ten weeks of school, courtesy of some library data:
Total circulations: 4,106 Nonfiction: 35%
Picture Books: 38% Fiction: 27%
The following determined by number of circulations:
Top picture book: Are You Ready to Play Outside? by Mo Willems
Top fiction book: The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Top graphic novel: Athena the Grey-Eyed Goddess (Olympians #2) by George O'Connor
Top nonfiction book: Tales of the Cryptids by Kelly Milner Halls
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Tripod Coffee, located at 5401 17th Ave NW and owned by a Salmon Bay family, is hosting "Salmon Ba  y Saturdays" through the end of December. 15% of Saturday sales go to Salmon Bay! Help spread the word, then stop by between 9am and 3pm and say hello to Salmon Bay Dad and barista extraordinaire Rich Brisbois.
Phone in (or text in) your orders at 206.434.7701 |
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Coming right up at 6:45 PM on November 30th (the first Monday after Thanksgiving) is