Calendar
October
31: Elementary Halloween Parade, 1:45 pm
31: Middle School Block Party, 2:10 pm
November
3: After School Program Committee Meeting, 10 am
3: Middle School WEP Information Night, 7 pm
11: No School- Veterans Day
14: SED Committee Sip & Chat, 7 pm (virtual)
14 - 18: Fall Book Fair
17: FOSB Meeting, 7 pm
21 - 23: Student Conferences (No school)
24 - 25: No School
30: Friends of Salmon Bay Fundraiser at MOD
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Dear Salmon Bay Families,
It is hard to believe we are in the last days of October! On Monday, K-5 students will have their annual Halloween parade and 6th – 8th graders will experience a Halloween Block party with trick or treating, games and SLIME!
If you need a costume or know someone who does, we have a variety of costumes in the front lobby that are up for grabs! Thank you FOSB for your Halloween collections!
Last week and this week, we have had several classes go on field trips! 1st graders and kindergarteners went to Oxbow farms where they learned about plant life! Students tried kale and other vegies! It is so exciting to get our students back out into the community. Today, 3rd graders were at Seattle Children’s Theater!
We have a lot of great things coming up on our calendars, today Jodi and I were talking about the K-5 lantern festival!
Parent/teacher conferences! If you have not already signed up, please do! Teachers and students have much to share about the teaching and learning that has been going on!
I had the chance to sit in on kitchen science! On Wednesday, they went to the fruit stand up the street and each group chose a pumpkin that they brought back and baked. Thursday in class they observed teacher Joel using some of the baked pumpkin to demo making pumpkin muffins. Then the students took their baked pumpkins and used the food processor to blend it into this smooth silky pumpkin filling. They also measured out the dry ingredients and today they made their very own pumpkin muffins! Life is good!
Entry on 18th street: Our delivery drivers need to park in front of the entrance to unload supplies and food for the cafeteria. We are asking that when you need to park on that side, please pull up far enough so that there is room for the delivery drivers. Additionally, be sure that you are not blocking access to our handicap parking space/ramp. Thank you in advance.
Early Release Procedure: If you are picking up your child early for an appointment, or for the day, please call the main office and we will have the student come to the main office to wait for you. We will need K-5 parents to come to the office and sign students out. MS students can come to the office and wait for pickup. MS parents should call the office to alert us to the appointment and may give permission for their MS student to sign themselves out.
Non-custodial child pick-up: If you have arranged for someone other than the designated people on your emergency list please email and call the office with that information. We will communicate with the teacher and your student will come to the office for pickup by that person.
“Clothes make a statement. Costumes tell a story.”
-Mason Cooley
Have a fun and safe Halloween weekend!
Ms. Dixon and Ms. Taylor
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Visits to Oxbow Farm
After studying plants here at school, the kindergartners and first graders took their learning on the road and went to Oxbow Farm for their first field trip this week. At the farm students studied, harvested and tasted each plant part. Kids nibbled handfuls of sorrel, sucked nectar out of nasturtium flowers and ate grapes fresh from the vine. In the end, everyone took home their own sugar pie pumpkin!
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Elementary News
K-5 Enrichment Fee Due Now
Elementary classes have been participating in lots of field trips! The funding for these field trips comes from student enrichment fees. 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).
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.
Enrichment fees are due now. 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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Halloween Celebrations
Elementary Costume Parade
K-5 students will participate in a Halloween parade outside on the track/upper field starting at approximately 1:45 pm on Monday, October 31st.
Individual classrooms will also host celebrations. Please watch for details from your child’s homeroom teacher. If your student would like to dress in costume, please review the Costume Guidelines for Families printed below.
Middle School Halloween Block Party
Students will participate in a Block Party on the 3rd floor from approximately 2:10 – 3:25 pm on Monday, October 31st.
Volunteer Opportunity: Middle School parents/ guardians are being asked to volunteer and donate snacks in support of the block party. If you would like to help, please sign up here.
If your student plans to dress in costume, please review the Costume Guidelines for Families printed below.
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Costume Guidelines for Families
Students are asked to arrive at school NOT in costumes. This helps us have a relatively normal morning of learning. Students may bring costumes to school and will be given a chance to change prior to the Halloween celebrations. Having costumes that students can easily pull on (with regular clothing worn underneath) is extremely helpful.
If your student plans to wear a costume, please also review the following guidelines.
- Please make sure the outfit is appropriate for the classroom environment. All costumes should adhere to school policies for dress code, messages, and safety.
- Costumes need to be non-violent in nature
- Weapons and toy weapons of any kind are not allowed.
- Avoid costumes that are dressing as people from other cultures.
- No costume masks.
- Make up, if used, should not be disguising the identity of the wearer e.g., whiskers and freckles, not face paint.
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Need A Costume?
Need a Halloween costume? FOSB’s Community Building Initiative has collected a wide variety of costumes and placed them on racks in the school lobby. Feel free to stop by before or after school to browse the selection!
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Mr. G's Halloween Candy Drive
Mr. G is bringing back his Halloween candy drive! After Halloween, On Tuesday, November 1st through Friday, November 4th, students can bring extra candy to the east gym and place it in the container marked by their homeroom teacher’s name. The candy that is collected will be donated to USO and be used to create care packages for military families. Participation is optional. The class that collects the most candy (in weight) will be treated to a special celebration with Mr. G.
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LAST CALL - Salmon Bay School Directory Information
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 31st. 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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Fall Book Fair, November 14 - 18
Salmon Bay School Library
Our fall book fair will once again be held in partnership with Secret Garden Books!
Help Needed: We need parent volunteers to set up our book fair, staff it during the week and pack it back up Friday afternoon. The book fair tends to be a lot of fun and is a great chance to support and connect with students. Training is provided.
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New Faces at Salmon Bay
Charles Wenzel
Hello Salmon Bay! I am super excited to be one of the new 4th grade teachers this year! This is my 4th year teaching 4th grade. I have been at John Hay Elementary up on Queen Anne since 2018, where I started my teaching career. I am originally from Portland, Oregon, but have lived in Washington for the last eight years. I went to Gonzaga University, then got my master’s in teaching at Seattle Pacific, and have been proud to call Seattle my home ever since! Outside of teaching, I love to spend time outdoors and enjoy the amazing place that we get to call home. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and staying active doing activities such as fishing, hiking, snowboarding, kiteboarding, and taking my 1.5 year old golden retriever Oakley to the beach. I love to play variety of sports and even play in a basketball league every Sunday. Whenever I’m not outside I love to read or cheer on my favorite sports teams whether that be the Seahawks, Portland Trailblazers, or Gonzaga Bulldogs! Thank you for the warm welcomes and I am so excited to be here at Salmon Bay!
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Margaret Lang
Hello Salmon Bay Community! My name is Margaret Lang and I could not be happier to be joining you as the new grade four teacher in Room 211. I have returned to Seattle after teaching in the Middle East, and I previously taught at West Woodland Elementary here in Ballard. I have two children of my own (Isabel-23 and Nick-22) who are graduates of Seattle Public Schools. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy running, traveling, trying out local restaurants, and participating in community theater. I look forward to being a part of this great school!
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Middle School Coach Needed
We are in need of a girls’ basketball coach!
Hello folks! We are in need of a girls’ basketball coach! The season begins on Monday, December 5th for the coach, as that is the coaches’ meeting. Practices can start the day after that meeting. There is a stipend for this position, but there is also a decent amount of paperwork involved, which is why we are reaching out now!
Basic responsibilities:
- Coaching 2 practices per week (combined total can be no more than 3.5 hours)
- Games on Saturdays (typically just one)
- Positive attitude is a must…experience can be limited!
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Resources Available
If your family is in need of support this Fall please reach out to either of our counselors. We currently have some gift cards for clothing and will have more available for food in the coming weeks.
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NEW! Salad Bar
In October we launched our new salad bar and the kids are loving it! In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, we have a rotating selection of specialty items such as Elote Corn Salad, Vegetarian Protein Salad, Caesar Salad with or without chicken and Chicken Salad with Apples. Students have the option of taking these items as a side to their entrée or they can request a roll and have the salad bar items as their entrée.
Free/Reduced Grace Period has Ended
Students that were eligible for Free/Reduced meals last year were given a period of time to re-apply for the 2022/2023 school year. That grace period ended 10/27/22 and students without eligibility will now be charged for meals. Families can still apply https://paypams.com/OnlineApp and are encouraged to do so as soon as possible to avoid additional charges.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS:
After School Program (ASP) Committee Meeting- November 3rd
We will be meeting at Mainstay Provisions (612 NW 65th St) at 10:00am on Nov. 3rd to discuss potential club formation, vendor-led programs for next session, and how to divide and conquer the tasks needed. Please join us and help decide and implement the after school programs and clubs your student wants! Contact Committee Chair, Karen Morse with any questions at karen.morse@gmail.com
Special Education & Disability (SED) Committee’s Monthly Sip & Chat - Nov 14
MOD Pizza Fundraiser - November 30
Take a break from cooking, grab a friend for a social hour, and support the school programs you love via food! Join FOSB on Wednesday, Nov. 30 *all day* at the Ballard MOD Pizza (6010 15th Ave NW). This event is coordinated by the Middle School Community Building team with the hope that middle school families in particular will participate, but all are welcome! The more the merrier, and the more dollars raised.
On November 30 only, FOSB will receive 20% of all digital and in-store fundraiser sales if you:
Stop by the Ballard MOD and show this flyer or mention the fundraiser at checkout.
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Order online or on the MOD app and use the coupon/fundraiser code MODF15445 at checkout.
OTHER FOSB ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Shop for FOSB - Amazon Smile
As you might be gearing up for some extra shopping this holiday season, remember to check in about directing a percentage of your Amazon purchases to Salmon Bay via their Smile program. It adds up - as of October 2022, AmazonSmile has donated over $6,000 to FOSB! Details on how to get yourself enrolled are on our website.
November meeting childcare RSVP
Our next FOSB board meeting will be in person in the school library on Thursday, November 17 starting at 7p. We are pleased to coordinate onsite childcare that evening for potty independent children. Please RSVP by filling out this form if you plan to utilize the free childcare. Please note, there will also be a virtual option for those who can not attend in person. Look for the Zoom link in November’s bulletins.
FOSB’s Legislative Committee has a new chair
Hello friends! Are you interested in collaborating with other Salmon Bay parents to affect educational change at the local, district, and state level? Want to finally get a handle on exactly how public school is and isn't funded? Want to talk about how to avoid what seems to be an obligatory triennial teacher strike? Come join the Legislative Committee!
Email Christina Larsen at christinamillerlarsen@gmail.com to stir the pot and make some change. Also, there has been a request to get some support on some campus level projects like street signage and entrance intercoms? Is that volunteer you? Email Christina to get connected into those projects.
GoogleGroups for Community Building
ICYMI… Looking for another way to connect with other parents and caregivers? Consider joining the relevant Facebook and/or Google Group for community building amongst parents and caregivers in the same grade levels and classes! 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.
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Little Free Library
Our little free library is back in the school lobby! You'll find it near the couches. Students are invited to stop by and take a book (or leave a book) at any time!
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School Entrance Policy
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.
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If you are picking a student up for an appointment, please call the office 5-10 minutes before you arrive so that we can call your student down to the office.
All students need to come to the office to be signed in/out of school. Late students, or students returning from appointments, will need an attendance slip to return to class. Visitors and volunteers will also need to proceed to the main office to sign-in.
Thank you.
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Ballard High School Wind Ensemble & Navy Band Northwest
Share the stage for an evening of music, November 10th at 7:30 pm
Free and open to the public
Earl Kelly Performing Arts Center, Ballard High School, 1418 NW 65th St, Seattle
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ROSS GREENE: “Kids Do Well If They Can” – Tuesday Nov. 15 from 6-8pm.
The Seattle Special Education PTSA, in partnership with The Arc of King County, Roots of Inclusion, PAVE (Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment), Open Doors for Multicultural Families, Washington Multicultural Services Link, and WA State OSPI present a conversation with Dr. Ross Greene:
"KIDS DO WELL IF THEY CAN": How Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) Helps Schools Meet the Needs of ALL LEARNERS While Reducing Exclusionary Disciplinary Practices Like Suspensions, Restraints and Isolation.
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Seattle Special Education PTSA Guide
Getting to Results: A Guide to Special Education in SPS is now available on the Seattle Special Education PTSA website and in print. Written by PTSA volunteers to help families understand and navigate the complex system of special education. Available online and in print in the top 10 languages spoken by families in SPS.
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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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