Calendar
October
18: School Photo Day
19: Grade 3 Playground Meet Up, 5 pm
20: FOSB Meeting (virtual), 7 pm
21: Coffee with Admin, 9:30 am
21: FOSB K-2 Pumpkin Decorating Playdate, 4 pm
23:Grade 3 Popcorn on the Playground, Noon
27: Auction Committee, 7 pm (virtual)
31: Elementary Halloween Parade
31: Middle School Block Party
*Watch for additional details about Halloween celebrations next week!
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Dear Salmon Bay Families,
Today’s TRI Day was so rejuvenating! The work we did in the morning was centered around building relationship, community and checking in on how students are doing. We discussed our equity focus days and what that will look like. Thank you FOSB for ordering the book we will use for Equity days, it is called “Leading Equity-Becoming and Advocate for All Students” by Sheldon L. Eakins, PHD.
We did a bingo activity; it was fun watching staff interact while trying to fill up their bingo cards with the new things they were learning about their colleagues. Some of the items on the bingo card included, does your family have an unusual family tradition, for that one I shared that my family’s unusual tradition is to have buttermilk pie! Lots of eye raises on that one! It is delicious, the best way to explain it is it is similar sort of to a flan. Ms. Taylor put it together with lots of fun items that gave us a chance to learn new things about each other. The teachers did not want to stop! It was great! Megan our 5th grade teacher got the first bingo and Sam Olson our middle school teacher got the second bingo!
In the afternoon we had a guest speaker Anita Morales who facilitated how to use Restorative Practice with our students. She shared how important the pre-work is to the long-term work of restorative practice! It was so impactful!
Anita is a Diversity Consultant, Racial Equity Educator, and does strategic planning and executive coaching. She worked for Seattle schools for many years before she went off to build her own business, “Racing to Equity”. This was one of the best PD’s I have attended in a long time. She gave us a lot to consider as we strive to provide an environment where all students feel heard and cared about.
Jodi is including some pictures of the day so you can see some snap shots of the amazing learning we experience we had for TRI Day!
Since it was Friday, we had a staff sing-along, music teacher Mark’s idea. He wanted to give the middle school teachers a chance to sing some of the songs the elementary teachers get to do each Friday, it was great! Thank you, Mark!
Finally, thank you Jodi Russell for the food and drink spread! As usual she took great care of us!
We look forward to having students back on Monday!
Have a great weekend!
Ms. Dixon and Ms. Taylor
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Salmon Bay staff participating in a workshop led by Anita Garcia Morales. |
Crossing Guard Farewell
On Wednesday, we said a final goodbye to Des, our beloved crossing guard. Des has been helping Salmon Bay students safely cross our busy street for the past 22 years! We will miss his friendly smile and consistent presence every day. We wish him all the best and hope he enjoys many new adventures with his grandchildren.
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First Grade Applooza
This fall the first graders in Gabi’s class have been learning about apples! The first graders wanted to have a celebration of our state fruit by trying different types of apples. Students spent the morning taste testing different types of apples and trying different treats that are made with apples. Students then voted on their favorite apple. Any guess on which apple won?
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Friday Sing
Even though we were missing our students this morning, staff still started our day with Friday Sing! Music Director, Mark Oesterle, kicked off our in-service day by leading us in a couple songs. It was especially nice to share this tradition with middle school staff since they generally are not able to participate in Friday Sing.
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School Photo Day
Tuesday, October 18th
Yuen Lui will be taking our school portraits this year.
School photo orders can be placed online at:
Photo Package Orders for Multiple Students:
Parents will need to place separate transactions for each child. The system is unable to split up combined pre-orders for siblings. Parents can place combined orders for siblings one week after picture day. These orders will be shipped directly to homes instead of the school.
Pre-Ordering Steps:
Parents will need to go through this process for each child. Please do not combine for siblings.
- Select order items
- Click "checkout"
- Click "next"
- Order options is where retouching can be added to the order. Click "next" to move onto the next page.
- Fill in requested information for your student and click "next."
- Add billing information for payment and click "next."
- Add payment information and click "place order."
Please contact Yuen Lui Studio customer service with any questions or concerns:
Pictures will be delivered to school by mid-November. Retakes will be Thursday, December 1st.
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Elementary News
K-5 Enrichment Fee Due Now
During the school year, your child will participate in field trips, artist-in-residence programs, or other special class projects. Instead of asking for payment each time one of these activities takes place, we ask parents to pay one fee in the beginning of the school year. This fee is called the Enrichment Fee (or field trip fee). It allows our teachers the opportunity to choose the programs, projects and events that can best enhance their curriculum and excite their class.
Our elementary enrichment fee is $100 per student.
We have an online payment system (SchoolPay) that allows you to easily make and track payments throughout the year. You can reach the new payment portal by logging in to your student’s SPS Source account. Click here for instructions on how to access your student’s Source account and the SchoolPay system. Once you are logged in the Source, navigate to SchoolPay using the menu on the left side of your screen. This SchoolPay flier may also be helpful.
We ask that all enrichment fees be paid by October 14th. Scholarship funds are available. To request a scholarship, please contact Jodi Russell, Volunteer Coordinator, Brittni Zackery, Counselor or Rob Bright, Counselor. Contributions to the scholarship fund are always welcome. You may add a scholarship donation to your online SchoolPay shopping cart.
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New School Entrance Policy
Starting Monday, October 17th, there will be new entry procedures for students and visitors arriving at school after 9:15am. Once front entry doors are closed and locked at 9:15, all visitors will need to enter through the 18th Avenue entrance and proceed to the office to check in. This entrance has a remote-operated door lock and video screen for our office staff to monitor entry. It is also ADA accessible.
A map of the location will be posted on the entrances and is included below.
If you are bringing your student in after school has begun, when picking up for an appointment or leaving early, they will still need to be signed in/out at the Office. They will need a slip to return to class. Likewise, visitors will need to proceed to the main office to sign-in.
This change provides safety and security advantages as well as significant efficiency improvements for our front office staff.
Thank you for your adaptability!
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Salmon Bay School Directory
To support families who would like to connect with one another, we are inviting your participation in a family directory that will be shared with all families and staff at Salmon Bay. Participation is optional. The family information form allows you to select which information (name, email and/or phone) you would like to share with others in our community. You can simply complete the form including only the information you would like to share.
We hope to collect all responses by October 28th. All families will receive a PDF copy of the directory when it is complete. If you have questions regarding the directory, please contact me Volunteer Coordinator, Jodi Russell.
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COVID INFORMATION:
A brief summary of this information can be found below:
- Day 0 is the first day of symptoms
- For individuals without symptoms, day 0 is the day of the positive test
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Students can return on day 6 if symptoms have significantly improved
- Individuals who test positive towards the end of the full 5 days of isolation, and/or on days 6-10, are required to complete the 10 full days of isolation
BREAKFAST/LUNCH INFORMATION:
All students are given the option of purchasing food from the cafeteria. The lunchroom staff are required to provide a complete meal to students who are on free/reduced lunch. If there is no money on your student’s account, the lunchroom will still provide a meal (and your student’s account will be charged).
The lunchroom staff are not flagged regarding allergens unless a Diet Prescription Form is completed. If your student has allergies, particularly life-threatening allergies, and you want this extra precaution in place in case your student purchases food, please fill out the attached form.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns, or if I can be of further assistance.
Suzanne Jonas, MSN RN (she/her)
Salmon Bay School Nurse
206-252-1727
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
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After School Programs - Fall Classes Begin Next Week
Sign Up for Fall until Midnight tonight!
Thank you to all who have registered for FOSB’s After School Program classes this Fall. We are excited to be bringing ASP back to Salmon Bay and Fall classes begin next week! As of now, we need more enrollment in a few offerings. Please note, classes require a minimum of student registrations in order to take place. We still have room in the following classes and can accept registrations through midnight tonight before we have to cancel them:
- Arts and Crafts Party (K-5) - both Monday and Wednesday sessions
- Mixed Media Art (6-8) - Monday
- Mixed Media Art (3-5) - Tuesday
- Hip Hop Dance (1-5) - Wednesday
- Mixed Media Art (K-2) - Thursday
- Lego Technic (4-6) - Thursday
Register for after school classes here:
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FOSB MEETINGS AND EVENTS:
Grade 3 playground meet up - Oct 19
Come enjoy a bit of dessert before dinner for another round of popsicles on the playground. Or bring dinner and make it a picnic! Meet at 5pm on Wednesday for some community building, kickball and fun on the playground!
Next FOSB Board Meeting Thursday, October 20th (via Zoom)
Our October board meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, Oct 20 at 7pm. This month we will hear from our Elementary and Middle school Counselors. We will also receive updates from our various committees on all of that is happening throughout our FOSB community. This includes Building Community events, Auction updates, information on After School Programs and more. As usual, our Admin Team and Volunteer Coordinator will also have plenty to share. Towards the end of the meeting our Treasurers will be providing a quick Budget 101 lesson on how FOSB’s budget is created. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us! The meeting agenda is available here.
The zoom information is as follows:
Meeting ID: 836 6693 7115
Password: 806966
Morning Coffee with Admin -
Friday, Oct 21 after Friday Sing
Join us for our first coffee event of the year after Friday Sing on Friday, Oct 21. After the kids go back to class, you can enjoy some coffee, eat some pastries and chat with Principal Dixon and other Salmon Bay parents. Hope to see you there!
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Costume Drive/Exchange- now through Oct 21
Costume Drive/Exchange collections continue in the front lobby through 10/21. Keep those costumes coming! Come explore our collection and pick out a costume for your child starting next week. If you can not attend distribution hours, please let your teacher know or email us at Fosbchair@gmail.com and we will gladly help your child select a costume or find another time to meet you. Next week’s distribution schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday 10/18 3-4PM - SBS Lobby
- Wednesday 10/19 9-10 AM - SBS Lobby
- Wednesday 10/19 5-6 PM - Panther PassageWay (Outside of Coho)
- Friday 10/20 8:30 - 10 AM - SBS Lobby before and after Friday Sing and during Coffee Morning with Admin
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K-2 Community Building Event at Salmon Bay Park* - October 21
The K-2 Community Building team’s Pumpkin Decorating Playdate at Salmon Bay Park* for K-2 students and their families, starting at 4pm and going until 6pm (or whenever it's too dark for fun!). Bring your own pumpkin, and we'll have extras available. Looking forward to some fall fun together! To RSVP for the event or sign up to bring materials (not necessary to attend!), go to https://form.jotform.com/222847730674160.
Grade 4 Popcorn on the Playground - Oct 23
Sunday, October 23, 12:00-2:00pm
Join your 4th grade cohort on the playground for fresh popcorn with fun toppings and community building. Siblings welcome!
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SED Committee Event Oct 24 @7pm
The FOSB SED Committee welcomes Special Ed parents and caregivers to an event on October 24th at 7:00 pm
Special Education
Ten Tips for Advocating for your Child
Presented by Rachel Nemhauser | Community and Family Support Program Manager from the ARC of King County
This presentation plus Q and A will cover the basics. This is great if you are new to the IEP process or for those who wish to gain some more tips for advocating for their child. Topics covered:
- Understanding the Legal Basics IEP/504 and the IDEA overview
- Modifications vs. Accommodations
- IEP vs. 504 Plans
- Evaluations and the IEP Process
- Data, goal writing and PLPs (Present Levels of Performance)
- Inclusion and placement decisions
- Challenging behaviors
- Recovery Services
- Options for conflict resolutions
- Working with the IEP team
Auction Committee Meeting -
Oct 27, 7 p.m. via zoom
The FOSB Auction is unlike any auction you’ve attended before. This event is our largest adult community gathering of the year and we need your help to create it! All are invited to our first Auction Committee Meeting where we’ll start building this year’s LIVE, IN-PERSON event from the ground up. Please attend to learn more, have some fun and consider adding your talents/thoughts/skills to this fun, dynamic team. (And, mark your calendars for this year’s auction– April 28, 2023.) Questions? Please contact Auction Chair Shelby Reynolds at shelby@ShineEventDesign.com
Join the Zoom Meeting here:
Meeting ID: 862 7997 0906
Passcode: PLAN
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Salmon Bay Staff Introduction |
Shanon Gatley
2nd/ 3rd Grade Teacher
Hi everyone! I have been teaching a variety of grades since moving to Seattle in 2017. When I was completing my Master’s degree, I was a student teacher here at Salmon Bay in 2020. I was so excited to return as an Interventional Specialist focusing on Reading and Writing for 2nd and 3rd grade last year. Also, I was a guest teacher in many Salmon Bay classrooms during that time. Your students may recognize me from those experiences. Now as a 2/3 classroom teacher, I’m excited to continue exploring STEAM and student-centered learning that encourages students to think outside the box. On the weekends, I love baking and when we have a long weekend I love traveling to new places.
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Volunteer Opportunities
We love to have volunteers support our students in the classroom, on field experiences and during school events. If you are interested in volunteering at Salmon Bay this year, now is the perfect time to complete or update your volunteer paperwork. You can find out more, start a volunteer application or update your volunteer profile online here. Please allow 1-2 weeks for your volunteer application to be completely processed.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Front Door Greeter
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. Parent support will be especially helpful during this time. Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca8a628a4f85-k2lunch
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Save the Date for our Fall Book Fair
November 14 – 18
Salmon Bay School Library
Our book fair will be held in partnership with Secret Garden Books!
Help Needed: We are seeking 1 or 2 parents to volunteer as our Fall Book Fair Coordinator(s). If you love books, this could be the job for you! Training provided. Please email Jodi if interested.
We will also need a team of parents to staff the book fair – watch for a sign-up next week!
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Fayezart Pottery Classes
New Classes Taught by Faye’s long time intern and classroom assistant, Eva Cosgrove
I – Clay Play and Technique for 5-9 year olds
Meets 8 Mondays Oct. 17th-Dec. 5th from 3:45-4:45
Cost: $280
Playfulness with the magical medium of clay will be encouraged while gentle reminders of how best to attach and successfully complete projects. The goal is to have lots of fun and learn important technique i.e adding lots of slip, thin walls, rubbing in seams, painting completely etc. It is important to us that young potters have success and enjoy their experience which works best when they listen to important instructions from their experienced teacher.
V – Clay Play and Technique for 5-8 year olds
Meets 6 Thursdays Oct. 22nd- Nov.1st from 3:45-4:45
Cost: $210
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BHS Dance Workshops
Students in grades K-8 are invited to join us for a day of dancing with the Ballard High School Dancers! All participants will learn choreography (taught by BHS Dance Team members) and receive a BHS Dance t-shirt.
2022 Workshop Dates
Saturday, 10/29/22 – 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Saturday, 11/19/22 – 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Cost: $25 per dancer, per workshop
Workshop participants are also invited to perform onstage with the team in our annual Winter Showcase!
This year's Winter Showcase will be held on:
Friday, December 2nd, 2022
7:00 pm
in the Ballard High School Auditorium
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Veterans Day Sports Camp
Join us Veterans Day, November 11th, for an outdoor sports camp. Kick off your three-day weekend with basketball, kickball, tag games, and more! This camp is to get our bodies moving, to enjoy the outdoors, and most of all, have fun playing games with friends! This camp will happen rain or shine. We hope that the weather will cooperate, but we’ll be ready for fun no matter what Seattle offers us.
Date: November 11th 9am-1pm
Location: Maple Leaf Park
Cost:$55
Winter Break 2 Day Basketball Clinic
Start your winter break off by joining us for our 2 day basketball clinic! Learn the basics of basketball through fun skills, drills, and games to learn the fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting while also building teamwork and sportsmanship.
Date: December 19th and 20th 9am-Noon
Location: Bitter Lake Community Center
Cost: $90
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Ballard High School Playmakers present
“The Burial at Thebes”
Ballard High School Playmakers are proud to announce that their live theater season returns! The 2022-2023 season opens with The Burial at Thebes by Nobel Prize-winning playwright Seamus Heaney,
Oct 20, 21, 27, 28, 29 at 7:30 p.m.
In this masterful translation, Heaney exposes the darkness and the humanity in Sophocles' masterpiece Antigone. Sophocles' play explores the conflict between those who affirm the individual's human rights and those in power who are protecting the security of the state.
The Ballard High School production will be set in 2016 during the Women’s March in Washington D.C., bringing Sophocles’ classic drama to the forefront of American politics and the continuing battle for human rights.
All performances are held at the Earl Kelly Center for Performing Arts at Ballard High School, 1418 NW 65th Street, Seattle WA, 98117.
Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. All seats are reserved. Advance tickets are now available at https://showtix4u.com (search for “Ballard High School.”)
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