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Main Office: 252-1720 - Attendance: 252-1728
Elementary Volunteer Coordinator: Jodi Russell 252-1731
Middle School Volunteer Coordinator: Kristina Cerise 252-1730

March 18, 2016 

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March

21-25:
Spring Book Fair
23: Early release day (2 hours) 
23: Auction decorations work party (6-8pm)
24-26: Elementary Drama Performances
29: Drama Committee Meeting
31: Bottling brew with Joel for Auction

April- June  
We're entering a very busy time of year. To help you keep track of all the events, check out our planning calendar







Seen in the Hallway
This week, the hallways have been filled with students decorating their homeroom doors as part of our month-long reading celebration. We've included a few photos here, but we hope you'll take time to stroll through the halls and look at all of the fabulous doors next time you are at school. 
 
   
  
Go Panthers!
 
Salmon Bay's Varsity Girls Basketball team has a playoff game against Hazel Wolf tomorrow at 1pm. Come cheer them on at Nathan Hale. Go Panthers!
Community Announcements
BBHS Easter Egg Hunt
Join us at the Blanchet HS Quad on Saturday, March 19th beginning at 9:30 AM for our 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children ages 8 and under are invited to participate in this fun filled event that will include snacks, crafts, and prizes. Details and registration here.

Get Connected with Aerospace & Aviation
Connections is the Museum of Flight's new free membership program designed for students 5 - 18 years old. Membership includes free visits for students plus one adult, invitations to fun events, early registration for Museum education programs and a newsletter. Sign up here.

Camp WITS (Writers in the Summer) 
This is a two-week writing camp for elementary, middle and high school students. More information and a link to registration are available here. Scholarships available for qualified students. Presented by Seattle Arts & Lectures. 
   
Seattle Derby Brats: New Skater Camp 
Want to learn about roller derby? Want to skate with one of the largest junior roller derby leagues in the Pacific Northwest, and the junior league of Seattle's premiere roller derby team, the Rat City Rollergirls? Or do you just love to roller skate and want to have fun while learning fundamental skating skills? Sign up for New Skater Camp, open to girls ages 8-17! Learn more and register here.

One on One Basketball Development Program
Improve your basketball knowledge and skills going into next season!  Our experienced coaches will show you how to practice smart and efficiently, improve your ball-handling, shooting, passing, defense, footwork and court awareness. Classes begin the week of March 28th. Details here.
 
Spring Book Fair
The Salmon Bay Bookfair is all next week. Proceeds benefit the school library. Please use this link to volunteer for a shift (or two).
 
Don't forget, this is a fundraiser! The more we spend, the more our library receives. 
Auction News
The auction is coming fast and now is the time we need lots of people support to pull this great event off. 
 
Volunteer Needs
We needs LOTS of helpers to make the auction a success: people to set up, people to record winning bids, people to bring side dishes to supplement the salmon dinner, and people to help put everything away at the end of the night. Please sign up HERE to lend a hand.
 
You should have received your invitation in the mail. If you didn't, contact Kristina. Mail your RSVP, register online, or drop your card in the front office - just make sure to let us know you're coming by March 28th to take advantage of the reduced ticket price. 
 
Decoration Supplies &  Donations
Our decorating team needs the following supplies: clear 2 liter bottles, white string lights, sheer white materials, mason jars, fringed lamps or scarves, fringed material, palm plants or large green leafy plants, extension cords and gold, white or black tulle, cloth and ribbons. Mark your lights and cords with your name on a piece of tape. Bring donations to the Volunteer Coordinator's office by March 23 .

Join us on Wednesday, March 23rd from 6-8pm in the Salmon Bay art room (Room 206) to make decorations. 
 
Childcare
The Boys & Girls Club (Coho) will be providing childcare for up to 25 students on April 2nd. Care is available from 4:45 to 10:30 pm. $30 per child includes a pizza/ fruit dinner and a movie. Sign up here
 
ASB Food Drive
The ASB is sponsoring a food drive for the Ballard Food Bank that will run from Monday, March 21st -Friday, April 1stClick here for a wish list of items that are always in need, but any non-perishable food or hygiene items are greatly appreciated. 
Middle School News
 Don't miss the latest edition of our radio newscast!
Click here.
Lost and Found Stats
  Current lost and found stats:
  • 111 coats, jackets and sweatshirts
  • 40 pullovers
  • 30 shirts and sweaters
  • 13 lunch boxes
  • 3 crates full of lunch containers and water bottles
  • 2 crates full of hats, scarves and gloves
  • 3 bike helmets
  • and more!

Please stop by to see if anything belongs to you. Items will be donated at the end of the month. 

After School Program News
Next Wednesday, March 23rd, is an early release day. If you are looking for after school care, consider signing up for our early release class. Space to Create, a local favorite for art classes, will be offering a variety of projects for the kids to work on including hand sewing, building, painting, collage, seasonal projects and more.

Click here for more information or to sign up. 

Notes from the Nurse
Help Wanted
Nurse Darci is looking for volunteers to help do vision screenings for 7th graders. Helpers are needed during homeroom on Thursdays in April and early May. Sign up HERE.   
 
Vaccination Requirements
School vaccination regulations in Washington State have changed for the upcoming 2016-17 school year. Click HERE for more information.  
 
Flu Prevention
Flu season has been gaining strength again at school. Click HERE for tips to cut down your child's risk of getting sick and catching the flu.  
Drama Committee Meetings
The drama committee would love your participation. Please consider attending a meeting. All meetings are at Grumpy D's at 7pm.
 
Tuesday March 29th 
- K-5 Post Mortem 
- Selecting Plays and Programming for 2016/2017

Tuesday April 19th 
- Checking in on Middle School
- Spring Planning

Tuesday May 17th  
- Middle School Post Mortem
- Hiring for next year

Tuesday June 7th
- Drama committee roles
- Summer task list
- Setting committee meetings for 2016/2017
Bulletin Submissions
 
We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
Email submissions to Jodi or Kristina by
noon on Thursdays.


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