April
23: Bike swap, 10am-Noon
26, 27: Poetry Nights, 7 pm
29: "Ask Admin" following Friday Sing
May
2- 6: Staff Appreciation Week
4: Bike to School Day
5: Science Fair, 7pm
6: Fuel Free Friday
9 - 11 3rd Grade Camp
11 - Biography Night
17: 6th Grade Welcome Night
18: Kindergarten Welcome Night
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Happy Earth Day from our Kindergarten classes.
 
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Soccer
JV boys vs. Washington 12:30 @ Rainier Beach
Varsity boys vs. Hazelwolf 2pm @ Ingraham
Ultimate
No Ultimate games this weekend. Rest up and we'll see you on April 30th. |
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Panther Day Talent Show Auditions
Want to perform in the Panther Day talent show? There are five open audition spots for solo or group performances. Audition sign-up sheet will be posted outside Room 306 next week. Auditions will be two weeks later.
6th Grade Biography Night - Desserts Needed
Biography Night is Wednesday, May 11th from 6:30-8:30pm. Come enjoy this not-to-be-missed living museum. Willing to supply a dessert? Sign up here.
8th Grade Reminders - High school counselors will visit Salmon Bay on Friday, April 29th to answer questions
- High schools each handle their own class selection and registration. For 9th grade registration information, check out your high school website.
- Tuesday, May 10th from 7-8:30pm there is a High School and Beyond night at Whitman Middle School full of tips and insights to help with the transition.
- Remember that your library records follow you to high school. If you have a charge for a lost or damaged book, please pay it now to avoid being prevented from participation in co-curricular activities next year.
Ballard High Cheerleading Tryouts
Pick up your tryout packet in the Main Office and turn it in by April 26th (the first day of tryouts). More info here.
Roosevelt HS Jazz Band Audition Dates
June 12 - Incoming ninth graders; sax and brass. Start at 11am.
June 16 - Incoming freshman and returning students; rhythm section. Auditions start after school at 2:45. We acknowledge that middle school students may be a little late due to travel time. More information will be available soon on the website under the 'events' tab.
Spring Football at Ingraham Ingraham spring football is open to incoming Freshmen. Forms and $50.00 ASB Fee required and due before Thursday, May 5, 2016. Paperwork is on the Ingraham Website. |
Like to Dance?
Ballard Dance Team is hosting dance workshops on April 24th and May 1st. More info here.
Ballard Knights Football Making friends, staying fit, and having fun are just a few reasons to join Ballard Junior Football. Both girls and boys are invited to attend. Join now, prices will increase after May 1st.
You Grow Girl Summer Camps Check out these empowering summer camp options for girls.
Fayezart Summer Camps for 9-13 Year Olds
Located one block from Salmon Bay School
Week 1- June 27th-30th
Week 2-July 5th-8th
Week 3-July-11th-14th
Glass Art Summer Camp "Small sweet" summer camp featured in Parent Map. Ages 5-12. Register here.
Self-Sufficiency/Homesteading Camp for Kids
Where students will become empowered to make small yet powerful changes to live more lightly on the planet and decrease dependency on stores for their every need. More info here.
Stone Soup Theater Classes & Camps
Drama programs available for ages 5-15. more information here.
Seattle Parks and Rec MS Opportunities
The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department
has three different Summer Employment/Service Learning programs for middle school students. Applications online.
Brave Pride Junior Football
Seattle youth tackle football program, open to ages 6-14. Practices begin July 18th at Ingraham High School. For fees and registration click here.
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 Monday, May 2: Coffee delivery
Tuesday, May 3: Breakfast buffet
Wednesday, May 4: Lunch
Thursday, May 5: Chair massages
Friday, May 6: Potted plants
Staff Appreciation Week is just around the corner and we have a great line up of ways to show our love.
This is one of our favorite weeks of the year because of all the joy it brings our staff, but we can't do it without you. To sign up to help, click here.
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 Listen, my children, and you shall hear...Community members sharing poems quite dear.
Read or recited, free verse or rhyme
Join us next week for some SWEET POETRY TIME!
Join us on Tuesday, April 26 and/or Wednesday, April 27 from 7-8pm in the library for our annual poetry nights.
Share an original or favorite poem with an audience of poetry fans.Parents, staff, students, and siblings all encouraged to join in the fun.
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 Have an old bike or need a new one? Salmon Bay is hosting a bike swap this Saturday, April 23rd from 10am-Noon. Bring bikes you no longer need, or come look for a new (to you) bike. Bikes are free! Unwanted bikes will be donated to Bikeworks Seattle.
 Be on the lookout for other great walk/bike events in May:
Bike to School Day is May 4th
Park in the alley where greeters, treats and stickers will be waiting.
After school on May 4th, we will have a Bike Dust Off to get your bike ready for a month of riding. Fill the tires, check the brakes, wash it 'till it shines, and then give it a little something extra at the decoration station.
Fuel Free Fridays Every Friday in May We encourage you to be fuel free on all Fridays in May. Those who bike, walk or carpool should enter through the alley for recognition Friday May 6, 13, 20, and 27. We need volunteers to make these events happen. To volunteer to help with any of these events, sign up here. |
After School Programs - Last Call
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Last call for Spring Registration!
Middle School Art and Chess Club will be cancelled on Monday, if we are not able to get enough students signed up. If you are interested, please enroll now.
We still have space in our elementary Marimba class which begins on Monday.
For more information and to register, click here.
Need to pay your fee? Click here. |
Creative Drama and Acting Skills (K-2nd Grade)
Teacher: Laura Knote
Mondays from 3:15 - 5:00pm
April 25th - May 16th
Cost $75
Play Writing Class (4-6th Grade)
Teacher: Tara Kaine
Wednesday and Friday from 3:15 - 5:00pm
May 25th - June 17th (No class on May 27th - Memorial Day)
Cost $105
For more information about the Drama Committee, upcoming classes, and how to register click here.
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Picture DayElementary classes will be doing group photos on Tuesday, April 26th.
Bikes Needed for PE Our PE bike riding unit begins next Wednesday, April 27th. All students should bring their bikes and helmets to school by Wednesday! Drop off your child's bike in the east gym beginning Friday, April 22nd. Bikes can stay in the gym during the next two weeks or you child can ride his or her bike to school each day. Elementary Yearbook Cover Contest
We are seeking submissions for our annual elementary yearbook cover contest. Students are encouraged to design an original cover on 8 ½ x 11 inch white paper.
- Please include the words "Salmon Bay School 2015 - 2016" on your cover.
- Write your name and grade/teacher in pencil on the back of your design.
- Submit covers to Jodi Russell, Elementary Volunteer Coordinator by Monday, May 2nd.
Yearbook Photos Needed We also need yearbook photos! If you have photos from class field trips, celebrations or projects please email them to Jodi Russell.
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Are You Returning Next Year?
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If your child is not going to attend Salmon Bay in the fall please notify the district as soon as possible. We currently have 156 students on the waitlist and want to make sure parents and students can plan for fall. How the Waitlist Works
No new students will be placed on an existing waitlist after May 31. Waitlists will be active through August 15, with students moving off the list as spaces become available. After August 15, waitlists will be dissolved . New requests to transfer to another school after August 15th will have to go through the Transfer Appeal process.
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Dear Salmon Bay School Friends,
THANK YOU for holding such a phenomenal food drive for Ballard Food Bank! We were blown away by how much food and hygiene items you donated-590 pounds! Your donation is going to make such a difference in our food bank, weekend food for kids program and hygiene bar. Thank you!
From Erin MacDonald,
Development & Marketing Coordinator
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We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
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