Weekly Newsletter 03/15/24

Hello Salmon Bay Families!

Thank you to all the families who joined us last night for a Pi Night Celebration! The cafeterium was full of laughter, games and math! It’s truly such a special feeling to see our community gather and enjoy each other. Events like these take hours of volunteer time to put together - here’s a huge thanks to all the parents & staff who worked so hard to bring the event to life!

Also, a tremendous thank you to Principal Dixon & Ms. Acquino for not only joining us for the evening, but for being willing to get pie-d in the face! You are both rockstars!!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day to all who celebrate; good luck catching a leprechaun this weekend!

Upcoming Events:

Note: if you are planning a class, grade band, or all-school event that is not currently listed in the FOSB newsletter, online calendar, or FOSB FB events and would like for it to be added, please reach out to fosbnewsletter@gmail.com with relevant details to have them added.

FOSB Budget Meeting, Tuesday, March 19th, 7-8:30 pm via Zoom

We have scheduled an extra Finance Committee budget meeting for Tuesday, March 19th at 7PM. The Zoom information is below. This meeting will be to finalize the Salmon Bay school grant. Please join us if you can.

Join our Zoom Meetings using this Link.

Meeting ID: 469 595 1579

Passcode: budget

Community Speaker Event - Thurs, March 21. 6:30 PM

Please join us on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30pm in the school cafetorium for a community speaker event featuring Lisa Davidson, SPS Prevention and Intervention Manager, who will review:

Salmon Bay's Healthy Youth Survey results regarding student behaviors and attitudes toward vaping and drugs
Info on opioid overdoses (how to recognize, how to administer Narcan)
Key strategies for preventing risky behavior
How to have tough conversations
Products and trends - vaping, over the counter drugs, and much more

Questions and open discussion afterwards. Principal Dixon, Assistant Principal Ms Acquino, and school counselor Rob Bright will be available to add insight.

Families with elementary students, this event is also for you! Drug prevention starts with parents learning how to talk with their children about difficult topics. Most likely, children in elementary school have not begun to use alcohol, tobacco, or any other kind of drug. It’s better to talk before children are exposed, which is exactly why elementary school is a good time to start talking about the dangers of drug use so you can prepare your child for a time when drugs may be offered. Join us!

This informative evening is for Salmon Bay parents and caregivers - ADULTS ONLY.

Free childcare is available for potty independent kids. Event and childcare RSVP is not required, but very helpful as pizza dinner will be served to kiddos and adults! If transportation to/from this evening event is a barrier, please reach out so we can provide support.

Immediately following the community speaker event, we will be holding our monthly FOSB Board Meeting. All are welcome to attend. Reach out to FOSB Co-chairs with any questions: fosbchair@gmail.com.

March 25th-29, First Annual Salmon Bay Book Swap

Corinna is organizing a school-wide book swap! Please see below in the newsletter for ways you can help support this event!

Multicultural Celebration & Potluck

Wednesday, April 17, 6:00-8:00 PM

Salmon Bay K-8 Cafetorium

The FOSB Community Building Initiative and Racial Equity Team invites all

Salmon Bay K-8 families and staff to a Multicultural Celebration & Potluck! This event aspires to bring our school-wide community together to share and celebrate our diverse cultures, heritages, and whole selves through food, music, hands-on activities (arts, crafts & games), and

live performances. Everyone welcome; come as you are!

Interested in sharing something that is meaningful to your culture? Sign-up here to participate in any aspect of the event here and a volunteer coordinator will be in touch with more details. Feel free to keep it simple or meld event components, collaborate with others, and get creative.

If you are especially eager to get involved, please consider volunteering here to join a small team that will help organize the tremendous contributions from our wonderful community.

Save the Date: FOSB Auction: Friday, May 3rd. 7-11 PM

Much more information will be coming about the upcoming FOSB auction, but for now, please save the date! The event will be 7-11 p.m. at Metropolist (2931 First Ave South). Ticket sales will begin in April with multiple price levels and a request to pay what you can. See below in the newsletter for ways you can get involved.

Announcements:

Join Kids on the Run - registration opens next Friday!

FOSB is launching a free before school running club on Wednesdays and Friday mornings from 7:45 am - 8:30 am. This program will run from Wednesday, April 17 until Friday, June 7. Parents and siblings are welcome to run with us. Our goal is to make running fun and help kids get a great start to the school day. Those who are interested can challenge themselves and register to run a 5k in June. This will be a gender-inclusive group and open to students in grades K through 5. Registration opens next Friday and will stay open so kids can join at any time.

Announcing the Spring After School Programs!

The next session of our After School Programs for grades K-5 will start the week of April 15 and go through the week of June 10. We have an exciting line up for students of all ages.

Registration will open March 26 on 6Crickets. Learn more here.

Parent volunteers are needed, and scholarships are available! Question? Email the After School Committee at fosbafterschool@gmail.com

Mondays: Creative Coding

Tuesdays: Japanese 101

Wednesdays: Wearable Art

Thursdays: Pokemon Club

Friday: Chess Wizards

First Annual Salmon Bay Book Swap!

When: Week of March 25th-29th

Elementary Students will ‘swap’ books in library classes as per their regular schedule
Middle school students can ‘swap’ anytime during the week with teacher permission, but also on Wednesday and Fridays for middle school library days

What we need from the community:

Please bring in gently used books, (no more than 5 per student) to the library the week of March 18th-22nd to support this effort.
We hope to have enough books so that every student can have one to keep. We need volunteers March 20th, 21st and 22nd to come in to help start sorting books in the library (see sign-up genius below)
Books should be age appropriate and in good condition
Students love graphics novels, non-fiction “how to” books such as cooking, crafting, Legos and knitting or joke books, popular/high interest chapter books; popular genres include: humor, spooky, and fantasy.
We need volunteers to help with sorting books, displaying books, and helping students find books the week of March 25th-29th during elementary student’s library time (see sign-up genius below)
Leftover books will be offered up to the community or absorbed into the library shelves

Volunteer Sign up here.

Please reach out with questions to Corinna Wright (cewright@seattleschools.org) or Erin Rosenberg (erinkpate@gmail.com).

Restorative Practice Community Coalition (RPCC)

You’re invited to participate in the ongoing conversation about racial equity in SPS. The RPCC meets remotely on a monthly basis - with no commitment beyond dialing in. RPCC is a program led by the team at Roosevelt Alumni for Racial Equity, RARE. In October, FOSB hosted an event where we watched and discussed the documentary created by RARE called Beyond Black and White. (so many acronyms!)

What is Restorative Practice? Restorative Practice is about relationships – building, maintaining, and repairing relationships to form healthy, supportive, and inclusive communities.
Mission: To advocate for racial equity by ensuring each child has equitable access to educational opportunities, in a learning environment where students feel safe and secure and where their concerns are being heard and addressed.
Message: Let's come together so we can openly learn, share, and discuss how restorative practices can positively impact our lives, our children, and our school community.

For more information, please click here. To attend a meeting, please register here or email one of the RARE founders, Joe Hunter Jr (joe_hunterjr@yahoo.com).

Salmon Bay Theatre

The Salmon Bay After School Theater committee is excited to announce the spring season! We are working with Youth Theater Northwest to produce the following shows.

Registration through the school’s 6 crickets portal is open now.

Elementary School: Just So Stories and Scenes

How did the elephant get its trunk? Why do leopards have spots? What makes a whale's throat so large? Students in each level will use aspects of story theater and creative dramatics to devise scenes based on Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories and perform together in a three-act show.

Registration: February 12 - March 22

K/1st - Mondays from March 25th - May 20th, 3:30-5:00,

2/3rd - Thursdays, March 28th - May 23rd, 3:30-5:00

4/5th - Wednesdays, March 27th - May 22nd 2:15-4:30

Tech rehearsals: Monday through Thursday May 24th - June 6

Performances: June 7 and 8

Cost: $165

Email Niahm Ward at nimwardie@gmail.com to request a discount code if your family could use some financial support. Each class is capped at 15 students, so don’t wait to sign up!

If your 3rd-5th grade student is interested in being a crew member for Just So Stories and Scenes please fill out this Tech Theater Interest survey.. We will be providing some opportunities for students who want to do tech theater, but we need to gauge interest to see what that will look like.

FOSB Auction:

Save the Date: FOSB Auction: Friday, May 3rd

The FOSB auction* is back this spring! Our small but mighty planning team has been hard at work, and now we need your support to make this event a reality. After all, it takes a community to create an auction.

Here’s how you can help:

Save the date for our auction: Friday, May 3. (7-11 p.m. at Metropolist, 2931 First Ave South) Ticket sales will begin in April with multiple price levels and a request to pay what you can.
Donate a basket item. Help us build our popular and thoughtfully curated auction baskets. Review our list of needed basket items here and bring your donation to the school office by March 22.
Contribute to a fun game! Bring a bottle of wine or a new/like new book March 11-15 to Salmon Bay Parent Christine's front porch. Please bring your bottle of wine ($15 regular price as the guide please!) or a new/like new book and place it in the bin at 6522 18th ave NW 18th Avenue NW any day, any time during this week! Or, if you are able to donate multiple items, we'll arrange pick up from you-- sign up here and an auction volunteer will be in contact.
Host a party. Auction sign-up parties are a longstanding Salmon Bay tradition. We have a handful of party ideas that need a host, or you can create your own. We're looking for parties for adults, kids or adults and kids together! Send a message with your party idea to salmonbaydonations@gmail.com. We'll help you further develop it, get a date set and have you ready to host!
Donate to the silent auction. Are you an artisan, skilled hobbyist or business owner? We would welcome and appreciate your donation of an item for our silent auction. Please fill out our procurement form and bring your donation to the school office by March 22.
Donate to the live auction. Do you have theatre season tickets, an airline ticket connection, a cabin/vacation property, or a unique experience for our live auction? Contact Auction Chair Shelby Reynold s by March 22.
Watch the fun unfold. Follow @SalmonBaySchoolAuction on Instagram or Facebook for spoilers and behind-the-scenes planning fun. What will this year's theme be? Spoilers are rolling out!

*The annual Friends of Salmon Bay auction isn't like other “fancy” charity auctions. It’s pay what you can, dress in costume or come as you are, and gather as an adult community to celebrate and support the education of our children. Learn more about how our fundraising supports Salmon Bay School by clicking here.

Ongoing Announcements:

Cleat Exchange

Protect the Planet, Rescue Your Wallet, and Share Your Shoes! Bring your outgrown cleats for someone else to have. Take a pair that fits. Do either, or both! Please help keep the area clear by putting all cleats into boxes when finished finding yours. These boxes will be available Feb 26 - April 5, 2024. Contact fosbchair@gmail.com with any questions.

Volunteer Opportunity: Teacher Snack Shack

We continue to keep snacks supplied for our teachers; if you are able, please volunteer to bring snacks, drinks or Keurig pods to school on Fridays. Feel free to drop snacks in the front office or the Volunteer Coordinator office. Sign-up for snack delivery here.

School Spirit Wear

Want to show some school pride? Salmon Bay apparel is available for purchase online! You can choose from a variety of shirts and sweatshirts and have them delivered straight to your door. Both Youth and Adult sizes are available. Use this link to order.

School ID Cards: Families can now purchase an ID card online for $5. ID card orders take about 7-10 business days to arrive to the home.

2023-24 Salmon Bay K-8 Picture Days

Online Code: SPS student ID number

Get to know the PTO (that's FOSB!):

Stay Connected

Set yourself up to stay aware of FOSB events and news this school year! Sign up here to receive FOSB emails as they are released. Subscribe to our web calendar at this link, or follow us on FaceBook for more info about meetings and events.

Additionally, there are GoogleGroups and Facebook groups for most grade bands. If you’re looking for a way to connect with other Salmon Bay parents and caregivers, consider joining the relevant Google and/or Facebook Group for community building amongst parents and caregivers in the same grade levels and classes as your kid(s)! To be added to the appropriate email list(s), send an email to sb-join-email@googlegroups.com, and let us know which grade group(s) you would like to join.

Everyday Ways to Give

You can support Friends of Salmon Bay in everyday ways, like shopping at a merchant of your choice or searching online. Details about programs offered by Fred Meyer, Bing, and Office Depot/Office Max are on our website. Consider signing up!

More Info on FOSB Committees:

Please check out our website for more information about FOSB’s existing committees and ways to get involved!

School Reminders & News:

The following dates, activities & announcements pertain to the school and come from information provided by school staff/teachers/admin. We are pleased to include them as reminders to our community, but this may not be an exhaustive list of everything the school has planned. Please check with your student’s teacher(s) or office staff for more information.

News from Principal Dixon:

5th graders are going to camp on Monday. Parents, please make sure you pack everything that is on the list sent by their teachers.

Volunteer Reminders

With the SEP, camps and other field trips coming up, we appreciate all of our volunteers for helping run these programs smoothly. If you are planning on chaperoning for any school activity, please make sure your SPS volunteering credentials are up to date. You can do so by going onto the volunteer portal, check for more information here. You can always reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator Elif for any questions at elgumrukmokr@seattleschools.org

Elementary News:

We had our SEP classes officially start today. Kids did many different activities from Carpentry to Chess, Dance and more. Please enjoy some of the photos from today. Our guest artist Eduardo Mendonça was also here to hold his classes for those that didn’t have a go last week.

Our Global Reading Challenge group “Bombastic Barbies” represented Salmon Bay at the semi finals this week. They didn’t win, but everyone had fun and great attitudes.

The 4th Graders were working on a group project for Lunar New Year, and they made beautiful dragons that are decorating the walls of second floor.

Upcoming Camp Dates: Spring 2024 Class Camp Trips

* Please note: these camps are planned by the staff at Salmon Bay, not by FOSB. Please keep an eye out for pertinent planning information from your child’s teacher(s). Dates listed here could possibly change - check in with teachers for the most current info or if you have specific questions.

March 18 – 21, 2024: 5th Grade at Camp Islandwood

May 20 – 22, 2024: 3rd Grade at Camp Colman

May 22 – 23, 2024: 1st Grade at Indianola

June 3-5, 2024: 4th Grade at Camp Seymour

June 4 – 7, 2024: 8th Grade at Camp Orkila

June 5 – 7, 2024: 7th Grade at Camp Naturebridge

June 7, 2024: Kindergarten Camp Day

June 12 – 13, 2024: 2nd Grade at Camp Indianola

School Calendar Dates:

March 22, 29: SEP Days

March 18-21: 5th Grade Camp at Islandwood

March 20: Middle School “READ-A-THON”

March 20: Second Trimester ends for elementary school

March 21: Community Speaker organized by FOSB: Prevent Risky

March 25-29: Gently Used Book Swap week in the library

April 1-5: Your Future Education and Career Week

April 5: Salmon Bay Middle School Spring Fling

April 8: Second Trimester progress reports go live on the Source

April 14: Multicultural Night, organized by FOSB

May 3: The FOSB auction, organized by FOSB

Legislative Information:

Hi! Do you want to keep your finger on the legislative pulse for the SB community? We could use your help; if this interests you, please reach out to fosbchair@gmail.com.

Community Announcements:

Summer Volunteer Programs in Latin America

AMIGOS programs in Latin America give you the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica, Panama or Paraguay to explore an issue you're passionate about! Dive deep into coffee production, climate change adaptation, and marine conservation in Costa Rica, community-driven service initiatives with local youth leaders in Paraguay or biodiversity and sea turtle conservation in Panama.

Misson:

Amigos de las Américas inspires leaders through authentic service and immersion experiences.

Amigos de las Américas promueve el liderazgo a través de experiencias auténticas de inmersión e intercambio cultural.

Vision:

A world where all people are lifelong leaders sharing responsibility for our global community.

Un mundo en el cual todas las personas son líderes de por vida, siendo responsables por nuestra comunidad global.

Click here for more information about summer programs.

Spring Break Basketball Camp

Grades: 4th-8th

Location: Queen Anne Community Center

Time: 9-Noon

Description: This camp will be headed up by Taylor Mulberg, Seattle Academy's High School's head girls basketball coach! We are really excited to have him back after a successful sold out summer camp! This camp will consist of developing basketball skills though ball handling drills learning 1:1 moves game strategy during scrimmages and much more! We will also be doing fun games to win prizes! Link to sign up: https://www.atseattletraining.com/service-page/spring-break-basketball-camp

Spring Break Sports and Play Camp

Grades: K-5th

Location: Queen Anne Community Center (outdoor / indoor camp)

Time: 9-1pm

Description: This camp will be all things sports and play! It will range from games / activities, of kick ball, soccer, basketball, tag games to crafts and free play. We have an exceptional line up of coaches running this camp and we are very excited to do another sports and play camp!

Link to sign up: https://www.atseattletraining.com/service-page/spring-break-sports-camp

Spring Basketball Sundays:

Dates: April 14, 21, 28 May 5th and May 19th

Times: 11-Noon

Magnuson Park

This will be a 5 week class working on the fundamentals of the game of basketball! Working on dribbling, passing and shooting as well as some live concepts!

Link to Sign Up: https://www.atseattletraining.com/service-page/spring-basketball-sundays

Technology and our digital lives are here to stay. How do we integrate the digital world into healthy child, adolescent, and personal development? To find out more, we are partnering with PNW Parent Education for a FREE online presentation titled “Raising Tech Healthy Families Together” with Janelle Burley Hoffman.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST.

If you can't make the date/time work, register anyway as all registrants will receive an email with the recording following the event.

In this talk, Janell will discuss the importance of foundational and reflective parenting, share tech trends and practical tools for families, and allow space for meaningful questions and community conversation. Focused outcomes of the discussion will include:

Boundary Building
Digital Health & Well Being
Conversation Starters
Tools (e.g. Askable Adult, Billboard, Permission to Post)
Youth Trends
Resources
Q&A

Janell Burley Hofmann is an international author, speaker and consultant specializing on the topics of technology, media, health, relationships and well-being. Janell is the creator of the original iPhone contract and a thought leader in the space of digital mindfulness, digital parenting and intentional use of tech.