January
29 - Multicultural Night (6:30 pm)
30 - FOSB Retreat (10 am - 3 pm) February 3 - Focus Day 3 - Evening Tour (6pm Elementary, 7pm MS) 9 - Day Tour (9:30 am MS, 10 am Elementary) 11 - FOSB Meeting (7 pm) 15- No School, Presidents Day 16 - No School, Mid-winter Break
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Inspired by a photo of mindfulness teacher Vinny Ferraro, Dave's class created this colorful mural outside of their classroom. Students have been practicing mindfulness and learning tools to stay in the present moment if they find themselves becoming distracted or lost in thought.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of my Fair Lady! How wonderful to see the show and to also hear students singing show tunes in the hallways this week.
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 Saturday Basketball GamesVarsity girls vs. Southshore 2:30 @Denny Middle School
Varsity boys vs. Southshore 2:30 @ Chief Sealth
JV girls vs. Eckstein
4pm @ Jane Addams
JV boys vs. Southshore
8:30am @ Nathan Hale
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Seattle Public Schools Admissions Fair
Join SPS at Mercer Middle School from 10am to 2pm on January 30th to learn about Option schools, how the choice lottery process works, general admission, highly capable programs, Kindergarten enrollment, and more.
Support Needed for Ballard Parklet
Spring 2015 Mighty-O was approved for a city Parklet. If you can help move the project forward with funding, supplies/materials, donated services, or volunteer labor, please email Megan Helmer.
Free Positive Parenting Class Five week class offered on Wed. evenings Feb. 24 - March 23rd, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at FamilyWorks. Free Childcare. Registration required. 206-694-6727.
Eckstein Band Rummage Sale
Saturday, April 2nd, from 9 am-3 pm.Donations of household items can be brought on April 1st to the Eckstein cafeteria between 1:30 and 4 pm. Monies raised go to the Eckstein music program. Job Opportunity at the New Discovery SchoolThe New Discovery School (NDS) is looking for a leader to guide this strong, highly respected community of children, families and teachers. Check out the job description.
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We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
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Thank you to Maria Gutierrez, Becky Moore, Katherine Ropp, Jeannie Cziesla, Erica Tunduwani, Renee Palermo, Jennifer Snorsky Phiefer and our student tour guides for helping with this week's school tours.
Thank you to Glyde and the many adults who helped with the My Fair Lady performances this week as well as the many after school drama volunteers helping kids rehearse for upcoming shows.
In addition to middle school WEP trips, we also had lots of elementary field trips this week. Thank you to the chaperones and drivers who make it possible for us to offer students learning opportunities beyond the walls of Salmon Bay.
Special thanks to Mai DeBlieck for putting together tonight's Multicultural Event. We're looking forward to delicious food and fabulous entertainment.
We're grateful to Ian Whyte and Scott Koch for all their legislative advocacy work, but especially for their letter writing work with our third grade classes this week.
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Parking Reminders: Be a Good Neighbor
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We've had an increase in neighbor complaints in recent weeks. To help us maintain good relationships with nearby residents:
Do not block driveways. Seattle Municipal Code requires five feet between your bumper and driveways (SMC 11.72.110). 
Do your part to keep the streets safe for all users. Drive slow, let students off on the curb side of 18th, cross at crosswalks,etc.
Be courteous and respectful if a neighbor approaches you with a complaint.
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 Take a Hike
We need one or two more drivers/chaperones to help with the last week of our Wilderness Exploration program (February 26th). Students will be putting into practice what they've learned about navigating the great outdoors. Sign up to join us. Tour GuidesWe have one more daytime tour on February 9th. Middle school tours at 9:30am; elementary tours at 10 am. If you are available to escort prospective parents around the building in small groups, please email Jodi (elementary tours) or Kristina (middle school tours). Snack Donations Needed  We need donations of individually portioned, nonperishable snacks for our homework club (e.g. dried fruit, pretzels, crackers, granola bars). Please deliver snacks to Volunteer Coordinator office.
Vision Screening Helpers We still need a few vision screenings helpers on upcoming Wednesdays. Please sign up here.
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 Multicultural Potluck Tonight
Join us tonight (January 29th) from 6:30-8pm for a potluck. Bring your favorite food to share. Students are encouraged to bring poems, costumes or share performances. I nterested in helping? Email Mai.
FOSB Retreat Tomorrow
Plan to join us for the FOSB Retreat tomorrow (January 30th) from 10am-3pm at the Broadview Library. Agenda and details in section below.
 Focus Day
Next Wednesday (February 3rd), join parents from around the state to advocate for public education. Tell your legislators what you think about class sizes, schoo  l funding, and testing! See FOSB's website for more info.
Salmon Bay Auction is April 2nd
The theme is Great Gatsby (think Roaring 20s, prohibition, flappers).
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Please join us tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am-3pm at the Broadview Branch Library for our annual FOSB Retreat. Bring a dish to share for lunch. This year's theme is Community Engagement.
10:00-10:15 Welcome
10:15-11:00 Classroom Engagement Teacher Share
11:00-11:30 Year in Review
11:30-12:00 Community Survey Results
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:15 Making Meaning of Our Community Input
1:15-2:00 Action Items and Planning
2:00-2:30 Fundraising Priorities
2:30-3:00 Wrap-Up and Appreciations
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