Calendar
September
27: FOSB PIE Committee Meeting, Noon
27: K-2 Popsicles in the Park
28 – 30: 6th Grade Camp at Orkila
29: Elementary Curriculum Night, 6 pm
29 – 30: 7th & 8th Grade Fall Connection Days
30: Pizza on the Playground, 4-7 pm
October
14: No School – State In-service Day
18: School Photo Day
20: FOSB Meeting (virtual)
31: Elementary Halloween Parade
TBD: Middle School Curriculum Night
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Introducing our Assistant Principal |
Greetings Salmon Bay Families!
I am Ms. Evie Taylor, the new Assistant Principal at Salmon Bay K-8!
A little about me:
In my career I have been a Middle school honors Math and ELA teacher, an Elementary school teacher, a High School ESL/ELL
teacher and a school Principal for over 10 years. I lived most of my adult life in Seattle, Washington. For the last 6 years I lived in Memphis, Tennessee to be closer to my 97 year old father. I am excited about being back in Seattle and the opportunity to serve our staff, students and families alongside Principal Barbara Dixon!
As we begin this new year, I am looking forward to getting to know you and being a part of your child's success. This is going to be a fabulous year for all of us!
Office: 206.252.1720
Better Together!
Ms. Evie Taylor
Assistant Principal
Salmon Bay K-8
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PE Parachute Play
Elementary students had a chance to play with parachutes in PE this week. Classes worked together to keep the parachute moving in the desired direction. Working in unison, they were able to create a bubble they could sit under as a class. Jenny M's K/1 class is sitting under the parachute in the picture above! The top photo features one of our 5th grade classes.
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Mark your calendars for our upcoming curriculum nights! This is an opportunity to learn more about the content areas and instructional approaches of our school and your child's teacher(s).
Our Elementary Curriculum Night will be held on September 29th from 6 - 7 pm. There will be two classroom sessions to allow families to visit more than 1 teacher or grade level.
The first session will run from 6 -6:30 pm.
The second session will run from 6:30 - 7 pm.
Middle School Curriculum Night - TBD
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Elementary News
Bike Week will begin in PE next week!
Elementary students in grades K-3 should bring their bikes and helmets to school on Monday morning. Bikes should parked in the East (elementary) gym. Students in grades 4-5 should bring their bike helmets to school (personal bikes are not needed for grades 4-5).
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K-2 Popsicles in the Park
We're rescheduling the K-2 Popsicles in the Park event for next Tuesday, Sept 27, immediately after school at Salmon Bay Park (not the school playground). It's a very busy week with lots of school events, but we hope some families will be able to join us to connect, play, and enjoy a cool treat together. The event is targeted for kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade students and their families, but all are welcome. Popsicles will be provided by the FOSB Community Building Initiative -- to become more involved, reach out to emily.dallara@gmail.com.
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Middle School News
Middle School Math Club
There will be a meeting for students interested in joining a middle school Math Club next Tuesday at lunch in Mr. Kyker's room, room 214. We will play games, work on problem solving skills, and discuss possible competitions we might attend. All interested students from grades 6-8 are welcome! Feel free to email Mr. Kyker with any questions at rfkyker@seattleschools.org
Middle School Field Trips
Next week our 6th grade students will attend camp! Our 7th and 8th grade students will participate in Fall Connections. Please ensure that your student's required paperwork is turned in no later than Monday morning. Please watch your inbox for email reminders. We appreciate your attention and support as we prepare for these student activities.
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2022/2023 Student Meals
Breakfast and Lunch this year is free of charge for students who qualify for Free and Reduced Status only. Families must apply for this status every year. The application is located on the SPS Website https://paypams.com/OnlineApp.aspx
Students who do not qualify for Free and Reduced status will be required to pay for breakfast and lunch. The cost of Breakfast is $2.25 ($2.50 for grades 6-8) which includes an entrée, milk, and fruit. The cost of Lunch is $3.25 ($3.50 for grades 6-8) which includes an entrée, vegetables, fruit, and milk. Students may also purchase a Milk only for $.50.
Families may pay for lunch the following ways:
1) (Recommended) Go to https://paypams.com and add funds to student account(s). Families will need to reference each students’ student id # which can be found on the source or a school report card.
2) Send a check payable to Culinary Services, to the school Attn: Culinary Services Manager. In the notes section please clearly write the entire name of the student. If a check is for multiple students in the same family, please clearly write the entire name of each student and note the amount to be added to each student account if it isn’t an even split.
3) (Not recommended) Send a student to school with cash. Please note, change will not be given. If a student brings a $5 bill for lunch, the remaining funds will be added to the student account for future use.
If a student does not have funds for breakfast or lunch, they will not be denied a meal, we will debit their account and collect the balance later.
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Orca Card Information
The district is no longer managing ORCA cards for students. Student ORCA cards issued to Seattle Public Schools students in the 2021-22 school year will continue working through 2022-23, even if there is an expiration date printed on the back.
Students who are under the age of 13, do not need to request a card as one is not required to ride public transportation. They may request one once they are 13.
Please register your ORCA card by June 30, 2023. For instructions on how to register your ORCA card, click here. It is important for students to register their ORCA card so they can request replacements in the future. The district is no longer managing replacements for students. Everything is now done through Metro directly.
Request an ORCA Card
For instructions on how to request an ORCA card, click here.
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Dear Salmon Bay Families and Community,
My name is Corinna Wright, and I am thrilled to be the librarian at Salmon Bay for my 2nd year. Before this, I worked for many years at Olympic View elementary as a librarian. Your child will be bringing library book(s) home from our school library weekly.
In library class for the first few weeks, we will spend time discussing proper library behaviors and book care. Please reinforce this at home. In the beginning of the year, I encourage you to use Ziplock baggies for books to help younger (kindergarten and 1st grade) students remember to keep books dry, safe and separate from other books. Consider using a large Ziplock bag labeled with your child’s name to keep track of the library books.
Elementary students come to the library every week and will be able to check out weekly, provided they have returned their books and don’t have an overdue.
Check outs per grade level:
- Kindergarten and 1st grade will check out 1 book per week.
- All 2ndgraders can check out 2 books at a time
- 3rd-8th graders can check out 3 books at a time.
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Only one graphic novel is allowed per student per check out.
For middle school students, I am collaborating with teachers and designing a library schedule, so please stay tuned. I am pleased that middle school students can come into the library every morning from 8:30-8:50 for check out and library time. YAY! This is daily!
If your child loses their book, a fine will be charged to replace the book. The fine does not accrue. Books are an asset to your child’s education, please do your best to keep track of them. 😊 You will be notified by email if your book is overdue. You will need to let me know if it is lost, so I can assign the fee. This way it will show up on “The Source” and you can pay online to remove fee from student’s account.
To pay for a lost book: You can pay through “School Pay” online via “The Source”. If you are unable to pay the fine, please let me know. I also accept book donations to clear fines and/or can work with you and your student for a solution. Here is a tutorial on how to pay for lost books online.
Overdue books- If your student has an overdue book, an auto-generated email will come from me weekly until the book is returned. Always feel free to email me if you have questions/concerns.
Volunteers: I am always eager to have help in the library. Please sign up here and let me know your availability.
Book Fairs: So excited to bring these back in person in the library. Stay tuned for the upcoming fall book fair in mid-November.
Kindly,
Corinna Wright
Teacher Librarian and Technology Teacher
206 252 1737
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Volunteer Opportunities
Front Door Greeter
We are seeking individuals who would like to assist with monitoring our front doors between 8:45 am - 9:30 am weekday mornings. Individuals arriving at school during the day (late students, parents, community members, visitors) ring the doorbell for entry. It would be helpful to our front office team to have a volunteer greeter who could answer the door, invite students to check-in at the office, manage personal item drop-off, etc. (At the time this newsletter was written, the SignUpGenius site was down. Sign-ups will be updated this weekend and a follow-up email with a link will be sent on Monday).
K-2 Lunch Support
Thank you to the parent volunteers who have been coming in to assist students. Your help is greatly appreciated and helps us meet student needs quickly during a busy time. Next week, K-2 students will be introduced to the salad bar. Parent support will be especially helpful during this time.
(At the time this newsletter was written, the SignUpGenius site was down. Sign-ups will be updated this weekend and a follow-up email with a link will be sent on Monday).
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Meet Our School Counselors |
Elementary Counselor,
Brittni Zackery
Hello Salmon Bay Community,
I am the new Elementary Counselor, taking over for the wonderful Jenny B.! I am grateful to join such a warm and welcoming community of families, students, and educators.
I have lived in the Seattle area for nearly a decade. I have worked in surrounding school districts over the years, but Salmon Bay is my first work home in Seattle! So happy to be here.
My family includes my husband, Anthony, my one-year-old, Gio, and our two dogs, Finn and Doby. We live nearby in Magnolia. We enjoy getting outside to enjoy Golden Gardens, Discovery Park, and the many surrounding outdoor amenities as often as Seattle weather allows. When it doesn’t allow, you can find me huddled up with coffee and a good book.
I look forward to building community with you all this year and providing the best possible support for Salmon Bay students!
Brittni
206-252-1738
Work Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
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MS Counselor,
Rob Bright
Hello Salmon Bay families!
I am Rob Bright, the middle school counselor. I have been at Salmon Bay for just around 3.5 years and have been a school counselor (primarily middle level) since 2010. Before being here, I started my SPS counseling career at Washington Middle School. I jumped at the opportunity in 2018 to move to SB because I love Ballard, my oldest son started here that year and I was sold on the amazing programs at Fall Curriculum Night.
I live very close to the school with my wife, Molly, who is a school counselor/psychologist and our two teen-aged boys, Lucas (16) and Ben (14). Its very had to believe that we have two high schoolers. It’s been a very quick and very fun ride watching them develop and mature.
In my free time, I love to run trails in the mountains, cook, and watch most major sports, especially college football. My team is the West Virginia Mountaineers. (I grew up in WV).
Don’t hesitate to reach out to me for support for your student. The middle school years do end, their brains develop, and they do become more autonomous and responsible, I promise.
Counselor Rob
206-252-1787
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Free Weekend Food for Kids
Salmon Bay partners with the Ballard Food Bank to provide weekend food for kids. If you'd like to sign up, you will receive a bag which includes 3
dinners, 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts, and snacks at the end of each school week (on Thursday or Friday). The Food Bank can accommodate dietary
restrictions, cultural needs, or allergies: such as vegetarian, halal, no-nut and more!
There are no income requirements.
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After School Theatre
After School Theater is back this fall with in-person programming beginning the first week of October!
Join us for our Fall Workshop Series, which is open to all Salmon Bay students, grades K-8. Students can sign up as an actor or crew member for one of our two-week workshops. In two, we'll be learning and performing songs from musicals, and in the other two, we'll explore a short play or series of scenes together. All workshops will culminate in a final performance for an audience of family and friends. For more information, check out our Fall Workshop Info Page or register here! Register by Sunday, October 2nd so your student is prepared for auditions. Email Program Coordinator Biz Freebairn at sbafterschooltheatre@gmail.com with any questions.
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Salmon Bay School Spirit Wear
Our online store is now open for t-shirt & sweatshirt sales. We are currently offering SBK8 and Middle School Panther designs. Select your items and complete payment online. Purchased items will be shipped to school. You'll be notified once they arrive at Salmon Bay with pickup instructions. Order by clicking here or the button below. The deadline to order is September 30th.
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From the Salmon Bay Office
Attendance Procedures
If your student is going to be late or absent, please email salmonbay.attendance@seattleschools.org to notify the school. This email can be accessed by all the people in the office so your student’s attendance will be entered accurately. You can also let teachers know, but the official attendance record must be updated by office staff.
If you need to pick your student up during the day for an appointment, please call the office 5-10 minutes in advance of your arrival. That gives us enough time to call your student, have them gather belongings and walk to the office.
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Required Forms
On Thursday, an email was sent to all families about required forms for the 22-23 school year as well as links to a variety of helpful resources.
As detailed in the email, ALL Families are asked to complete a FERPA form for each student. Click here for an electronic version of the FERPA form. Please return the form to the main office by September 23rd. Forms can be email to Laurie, Admin Secretary, at aljsommervill@seattleschools.org
Families should also update the Student Verification Form as needed through the Source (online) by September 30th. Parent should have received an email from the district detailing this process.
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FOSB’s Community Building Initiative
Coming into this school year, FOSB is dedicating much of our efforts and programming towards
our Community Building Initiative. We recognize that there is a huge need to help our families get connected or re-connected to the school community post pandemic. We will be doing this by assembling a working force of parents in each grade and classroom to:
- help disseminate important information to their class families and host an email forum for parents to communicate.
- act as liaisons between FOSB and the Salmon Bay community
- host community events and get togethers for their grade or the entire cohort
- offer additional support to teachers and coordinate teacher recognition throughout the year
. . . The possibilities are endless!
We have identified three parents to be leaders of our Community Building Cohorts and within each cohort, there will be Class Representatives who are helping in various ways such as: managing the class Google group, volunteering at events, collecting funds for teacher gifts or helping during teacher appreciation week. If you would like to be part of this initiative, please contact your grade level Cohort leader to volunteer. They are:
We especially need parents in Middle School to volunteer to be part of this initiative. You can also reach out to FOSB Co-Chairs Jackie Thai or Caitlin
Pizza on the Playground is Friday September 30th!
We are so excited to bring back this beloved FOSB sponsored event for our students, staff and families! Join us as we gather on the playground Friday, September 30th from 4-7PM to enjoy woodfired pizzas from Veraci Pizza! This is a wonderful time to come together and meet other families and Salmon Bay Admin and staff while the kids play.
Slices will be $3 and we will have canned drinks for $1. We will also be doing a drive for classroom safety kits at the event. Look for an email next week that will include a list of needed supplies. See you on the playground!
Last Night’s FOSB Meeting Report & Minutes
We had a great turn out at our first FOSB meeting of the year in the Salmon Bay library last night! It was wonderful to see so many new and returning faces.
Thank you to all the families who attended (47 I believe)! If you missed the meeting, you can check out the minutes here. Next month’s meeting will be held virtually on October 20th via Zoom!
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FOSB's Parent Information Exchange (PIE)
The PIE committee will be meeting on Tuesday 9/27 at noon at Mabel Coffee on 24th Ave NW. The PIE committee hosts parent education events throughout the year including guest speakers, film/documentary screenings, and panel discussion events. Join us to talk through ideas for the year. Even if you can’t make the meeting but have something that you’d like the committee to consider, please reach out to Julie Schneider at kajulie@hotmail.com.
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Help Wanted: Hourly Support Positions
We are hiring an hourly Playground/ Lunch Supervisor. Interested individuals should email Principal Dixon. We are also hiring a Health Room Support staff member. This position works closely with our nurse and office team to support students and families related to COVID-19. Duties include assisting students, documenting health room visits, and providing health information to families. If you or any you know might be interested, please visit the SPS website here.
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Fall Basketball Training
Join us Sundays this October, for our fall "league" basketball trainings. These coed programs will be age and skill level specific. We will focus on simple to more advanced fundamentals of the game of basketball by teaching dribbling, passing, and shooting with fun drills, games, and prizes!
When: October 2nd, 9th,16th, 23rd, 30th 1-2pm
Where: Ballard Community Center (6020 28th Ave NW)
Ages: K-6th Co'ed all skill levels welcome
Cost: $75 T-Shirt Included
SAVE the DATE!!! November 11th Veterans Day Camp!
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