June
13- 15: 4th Grade Camp
15: 5th Grade Project Presentations, 7 pm
17: Elementary Field Day (morning)
17: K-3rd PE Talent Show, 1 pm
22: 5th Grade Promotion, 7 pm
23: 8th Grade Graduation, 7 pm
24: MS Panther Day
24: Last Day of School, one hour early release
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Documentary Film Screening & Visit
Thank you to Hilary Sparrow for bringing the story of Naledi to our fourth and fifth grade students this week. Find out more about this true-life story of a baby elephant orphaned at six-weeks of age and the individuals who work to save her life here.
After watching the film, students met with Hilary (one of the film's producers), Mike Chase and Kelly Landen (Wildlife Biologists, Elephants Without Borders), and Ben Bowie (Film Director).
Medieval Artifact Display
Stop by the library between June 15th - 17th to view these artifacts created by 7th and 8th grade students.  
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Salmon Bay School Summer Park Nights
Mark your calendar for the first of many park play nights. Wednesdays evenings at 6:00pm. Meet near the playground. Bring a picnic dinner for your family or come after dinner. All grades are welcome! Click here for the full schedule. - June 29th at Soundview Playfield
- July 6th at Wallingford Playfield
- July 13th at Northacres Park
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Queen Bed Frame Needed
A Salmon Bay family is in need of a queen bed frame. If you have one to donate, please email Karen, who will be coordinating the donation details.
Jazz Workshop
Jovino Santos Neto, Cornish instructor and internationally known jazz musician, is teaching a
the Latin Jazz workshop at the end of June for students 14+. More info here.
Summer Bridge Program at the UW
Apply for this college-readiness and career exploration program that primarily serves first-generation, low-income, high school females. Applications are due today, but the program is flexible - just get your application in asap.
UW Day Camps
Digital Photography Workshops for Teens
Learn the basics of digital photography in workshops geared for teens. 13-18. Classes in August at Phinney Ridge Neighborhood Center. Click here for more info!
Roosevelt High School Jazz Concerts
June 10th and 15th from 7-9pm. All concerts are free of charge. More info here.
Illumination Learning Studio
This provider of cultural arts after school programs is opening a new location on Market & 28th for the 2016-2017 school year. Check out their website for details.
Salmon Bay Students RockSee Colin Moore and Lochland Stevenson perform Weird Al music tonight at 7pm in the School of Rock concert at Hard Rock Café. More info here. See 6th grader James Brammer in School of Rock's Alice cooper concert on Saturday, June 18th at Hales. More info here.
Northwest Boychoir Auditions
Boys in K-Third are invited to audition on Saturday, June 11th at the University Heights Center. No previous music training is needed. Information here or to schedule an appointment call 206-524-3234.
Financial aid is available to any child who meets our audition requirements.
Free Tutoring in Reading
Summer reading class for incoming 1-4 graders. Students are matched with trained high school reading coaches and meet twice a week for 6 weeks. Information and application here.
Pottery Summer Camp Fayezart still has a few spots left for those kids who love mud, fire and pizza.
Water Polo for High School StudentsStudents who attend Ballard or Ingraham high schools (or live in their service boundaries) are eligible for this new club. Clinic on Sunday, June 12th. Email Sue for more info.
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 Kudos to You!
We celebrated and appreciated this year's volunteers at last night's FOSB meeting. We had over 500 volunteers this year who donated an average of 525 hours per month. Thank you to the many who donated time and talents to our school this year!
 Field Day
Elementary field day will take place on the morning of June 17th. We need volunteers to help Mr. G make this a fun and engaging event. Volunteer to help at a station or fill water balloons (kids love this job!) Sign -up here. Questions? Email Jodi.Friday Sing Volunteers Planning Team: We are looking for 6-8 parent volunteers to meet with Admin and staff on August 11th, at 6:30 p.m., to discuss Friday Sing plans and structure for next year. This group will brainstorm options and opportunities for utilizing guest teaching artists within our elementary program. Email Neil to volunteer or share ideas. Musicians and Vocalists: Interested in sharing your talent with our students? We are looking for a group of parents to play and sing to kick-off our weekly morning sing next fall. Email Neil. Welcome Back 8th Grade Students and Chaperones!
Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make this experience possible for our students. 
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We will be honoring all departing staff members at our last Friday Sing on June 24th. See the notes below for additional recognition activities.
 Wishes and Remembrances
In recognition of their many years at Salmon Bay, we are collecting notes and remembrances for Sally and Mary K. If you would like to add a note to their jars, stop by the Volunteer Coordinator office to write a note or drop off a note you've completed. You can also email Jodi the text you want printed. If you'd like to make a financial contribution to their gifts, there are collection envelopes in Jodi's office.
Mary K's Groovy Sing-Along Sendoff
It is with great love in our heart that we invite you to help celebrate the specialness of Mary K McNeill and thank her for the many gifts she has graciously shared with Salmon Bay.
Join us Sunday, June 19th from 4 - 6:30 pm at Magnuson Park, Shelter 1. Bring a potluck item, bring your blanket, bring your voices, bring your gratitude and bring your love.
Questions? Contact Caitlin.Crossing Guard CollectionA family at our school will be collecting contributions for Ophelia and Des, our crossing guards. If you wish to contribute, please drop money off in the envelope in Jodi's Volunteer Coordinator office.
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Summer Food Support
Receive a free bag of food at the Ballard Boys and Girls Club, 1767 NW 64th Street, June 28th - August 23rd. To sign up call the Ballard Food Bank at 206-789-7800 or email Jennifer.
Pick up food bags Tuesdays 11 am - 6 pm, or Wednesdays thru Fridays from 7 am - 6 pm.
Free ORCA Card
Your secondary student may qualify to receive a free ORCA card. To qualify the students must:
- Be a high school or middle school student
- Live within 1-2 miles of the school
- Be eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch program
- Not currently be provided transportation
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Attention 8th Grade Families
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8th Grade Promotion
8th grade promotion is at Ingraham High School on June 23rd at 7pm. It's a touching ceremony with a punch and cupcake reception that follows. All family members welcome.
8th Grade Picnic
After promotion rehearsal on the morning of June 23rd, the 8th graders enjoy a picnic at Golden Gardens. We need volunteers to help purchase supplies and serve lunch at the picnic. Able to help? Sign up here.
Ballard High Incoming Freshmen Music There will be a brief, informational meeting in the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, June 15th at 7pm for all incoming freshmen that will be involved in the music program. Please come if you are able. Nathan Hale Music ProgramAuditions for Vocal Jazz and Jazz Band are coming up. Brass, Saxes and all Rhythm Section players interested in either group will be auditioning on Sunday, June 12th and Vocal Jazz auditions will be held June 21st and 22nd. More info here.
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 It's time to check all the places where overdue library books like to hide! The last overdue slips of the year will be sent out soon. Contact Linda with questions about the contents of your child's slip.
Think you might have returned a Salmon Bay library book to the public library? It happens. Let us know. Seattle Public Library has a very reliable system for returning books to school libraries.
Want to avoid that mistake in the future? Helping library  books get to their correct home is as easy as checking the spine: Seattle Public Library books have an additional code above the spine label, indicating which branch the book belongs to (e.g. NET). Here's an example of a public library book: |
Lost and Found - Last Call
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Claim your items by next Friday. All remaining items will be donated.
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We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
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