Salmon Bay Middle School Weekly Bulletin

1810 NW 65th Street, Seattle, WA 98117

(206) 252-1720/1721 FAX

www.salmonbay.seattleschools.org

Week of May 5, 2008

Peggy Cleary, MS Volunteer Coordinator

(206) 349-3439 - mmcleary@seattleschools.org

 

MAY EVENTS

 

Monday - May 5 – Chris Jordan Assembly

Tuesday – May 6 – Science Fair – 6:30pm

Friday – May 9 – 6th grade Service Learning/Golden Gardens

Friday – May 9 – Rock for Friends of Salmon Bay

 

LETTER FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

 

DEAR SALMON BAY FAMILIES:

This is not only the time of year that we see growth in our plants and gardens, and all around us in our neighborhoods, but in our students, as well.  The culmination of their year’s learning is “bursting out” everywhere.  If you attended the Poetry Nights last week, you know what I mean---poetry everywhere. This could be a great time to sit down with your student and point out all the new things she /he can do and explain that they are new since September—and then just be prepared to listen.

 

Thank you, as well, for your support and partnership in completing the days of WASL testing. Students arrived rested and ready, and your contributions for snacks were greatly appreciated. Marcus Arnold, 3rd grader in Dave’s class, said, “The WASL is my favorite subject—it’s not just the candy, I really like the work!”  I know there are challenges and controversies with the length and actual experience of the WASL for students, but I also think the week showed us yet another example of how our incredible teachers encourage confidence and independence in their students.

Have a good week! 

Jodee

 

 

NOTES FROM LINDA IN THE LIBRARY

 

As a wise Salmon Bay parent once said: “May is the new December.”  I couldn’t agree more, and here in the Library our May actually started on April 29th and 30th with Poetry Nights. Many thanks to the efforts of Nancy Gruber and Megan Ratcliffe who helped to make this another memorable event! (It was SRO on Wednesday.) And a special “shout out” to our two middle school Poet Laureates, Sidney Axtell and Jhamante Jefferson, who represented their middle school cohort admirably. If you were there, you know their poetry rocks! I will be putting a bibliography together of some of the more popular poetry books here at Salmon Bay. Look for more information coming soon.

 

I wanted to remind students and parents about the importance of checking in with me regarding any special technical requirements you may have for upcoming presentations. (This applies primarily to middle school families, but if you have an elementary student who is planning to present a project using the presentation station equipment, please make sure to read this!) Students should check in with me at least one day before they are due to present. It is easy to connect your personal laptop to our existing presentation (unless you need a live Internet connection, in which case you’ll need to use one of the computers here at school.) Because I teach a class every morning, I’m not available to help troubleshoot between 9:00 and 9:35, so please plan ahead!

 

I hope that you are planning a visit to the Book Fair during the week of May12-16th. Sheri Feld has done her usual great job of organizing this event. Students will have opportunities to browse the Book Fair through the week. You may not know that our Library relies almost exclusively from funds from our parent groups, as well as commissions from book fairs, for our yearly operating budget. Thanks so much for doing your part to ensure that our students have great books to read, as well as access to other important Library resources. We really couldn’t do it without your help!  Take time to enjoy those May flowers with your families, and I hope that you’re able to carve out a little bit of time to relax with a good book amidst all of the craziness this month seems to bring. Happy Reading!  Linda

 

 

ALL SCHOOL INFORMATION

 

FOSB MEETING:  The FOSB Board will hold its next meeting on May 8 at 7 p.m. in the Library.  We’ll be planning for next year and getting ready for the May 27 All-Parent meeting in addition to covering various “usual” items.  We hope you can attend.  Rosemary Daszkiewicz

 

SIXTH GRADE FAMILIES:

Save the Date!  May 13th, 7:00 - 8:30 is our Sixth Grade Celebration of Learning. Join us for an evening touring your students' work in a variety of classes. We look forward to seeing you!  Kristen

 

6th GRADE SERVICE LEARNING:

This year, the whole 6th grade will be going to Golden Gardens as a Service Learning project.  Dates are May 9 and

June 5.  We will walk there from school and meet with Parks Department staff members to support what we are learning in Diversity of Life and doing some service that involves pulling out non-native plants.  For the 1st two dates we will be taking a bus back to school to give us time to reflect on the day’s experience and still make 6th period.  The 3rd time we will stay longer at the park and walk back to school in time to catch the bus.  How can you help?  1.  Please make sure that your student is dressed from head to toe for each of these events.  2. Make sure they have a lunch and a water bottle.  3.  Come and help us.  No experience needed.  Just talk to student’s Homeroom teacher.

 

SUMMER PROGRAMS:

If you are looking for summer programs for your child to attend, there is a website that has many summer camps that will be taking place in Seattle.  Some are free, some have a fee.  The website is:

http://www.psctlt.org/techREACH/students_zone/downloads/YouthPrograms-Summer2008.doc  Thanks, Anthony

 

ALL SCHOOL SPRING BOOK FAIR - May 12 – May 16:

The Spring Book Fair is right around the corner – mark you calendars, start making your reading lists and sign up to volunteer!  The spring Book Fair takes place in our school Library from 8:30a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mon – Fri (5/12-5/16) and also Tuesday and Friday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – in the Library. Secret Garden, a fantastic local independently owned bookstore will supply us with a great selection of children’s books for all reading levels. All of the proceeds from the Book Fair will be used to buy new books for our Library.  The Spring and Fall Book Fairs are the Library’s main source of money to buy books. Help! We need lots of volunteers to staff the Book Fair during the Book Fair hours.  It’s an easy and fun way to help our school. You can volunteer by choosing a 1-hour shift on the sign-up board outside the Main Office, or call or email Sheri Feld – 789-7945, sherifeld@netscape.net with your shift requests.

 

SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULE:

Ultimate A-Team & B-Team – Playoffs 5/10 and 5/17 – games to be decided

Track:  Friday, 5/9, 2:30 p.m. Salmon Bay, Hamilton, McClure, Summit @ Ingraham

Volleyball/North Division:  Playoffs, Thursday, May 8, 5:30 p.m./Saturday, May 10

 

ALL SCHOOL PARENT MEETING MAY 27:

Mark your calendar now for the first-annual all-school parent meeting on Tuesday, May 27.  We’ll hear a presentation from Seattle School Board member Peter Maier, elect 2008-09 officers for Friends of Salmon Bay, hear about plans for next year, and enjoy some desserts and coffee.  The meeting will start at 7:00 and the business will be completed by 8:30 with desserts to follow.   More information to follow soon.  We hope to see you there.  Rosemary Daszkiewicz

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

MS volunteers needed (minimum age 14) for the U of WA Experimental Education Unit 7th Annual Auction.  The Experimental Education Unit is located at the University of Washington and provides educational services for children with developmental delays and disabilities from birth to age 7.  The EEU is holding its seventh annual fundraising auction on Saturday evening, May 31st. and is in need of middle school volunteers.  Help with childcare or set-up  on May 29th 4-9pm  & 30th 9am-9pm, or be a part of the auction, by being a food server, very easy job and FUN!  If you are interested in volunteering to help with the EEU auction, please contact Cindy Klein  (206)283-6153 or 206-851-5077  cklein@seattlecca.org  Community service hours available!  Volunteer credits will be given, as well as heartfelt thanks for helping us help our children.

 

SAVE THE DATE!  Friday, May 9th is the first All-School "Rock for FOSB" at the Salmon Bay Eagles!  This is a great opportunity to hang out with some other parents and staff (21 and over only), listen to some music and throw a few bucks in the hat for our school, so please come join us!  If you have a band or play an instrument and are interested in performing, please contact:  Jen Busch @ jen@buschandson.com.

 

SEATTLE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS:

Basketball: for boys and girls entering grades 5th through 8th, June 23-27, 9AM-12:30 p.m.  

Cheer: for girls entering grades 2nd through 8th, July 7-9, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Registration forms can be picked up in the school office at 4141 41st Ave. SW or downloaded from our website at www.seattlelutheran.org   For more information call 206-937-7722 ext. 28.

 

RESPONSE TO GLOBAL WARMING:

Salmon Bay parent, Lynn Fitz-Hugh, will be convening a 4 week study group for interested families in May on concrete actions we can take in our homes to reduce our carbon footprint and help do our part to reduce global warming.  We will be using the book Low Carbon Diet by David Gershon (highly recommended even if you cannot join the group.)  Hope to have 5 families in a group (represented by one or both parents) One group meeting during the day and the other on an evening.  Please email lynn.fitzhugh@earthlink.net or call 206-417-0422 by May 5th to let me know of your interest.  Please include information about time availability.  Lynn Fitz-Hugh

 

BALLARD BEAVER: 

Ballard Beaver hooded sweatshirts make a great 8th grade graduation gift for students that will be attending Ballard High School in the Fall.  They are available in Red or Black in sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL, & 3XL and are $35.00.  Add your student's name (last, nickname, or first) for an additional $7 ($42.00 total includes tax).  Orders are due NO LATER than May 19th to receive a sweatshirt with a name on the back in time for your "promotion night".  If you would like to order (with or w/o a name) either go to our web site:  www.ballardathletics.org or email Debbie Geddes:  Spizza@aol.com.  I will have sweatshirts ready to pick up at my home on Phinney Ridge by June 13th.  I will email you when it is ready along with directions.  You will pay by check or cash when you pick up the sweatshirt.  If you just email me, please provide the color, size, name (optional), as well as your name, phone number, and what school your child currently attends.  One last thing...Father's Day is the same weekend so it is a good time to pick up a gift for Dad.  You can see the selection on the web site (but a hat for $20 is always a good option (size S/M or L/XL).  Questions, call Debbie Geddes @ 206-782-7849

 

EAT LOCAL, EAT ORGANIC!

Community Supported Agriculture Opportunity  Summer session starts Wed., June 18th   Are you interested in supporting local farmers and getting a fantastic box of organic, locally grown produce fresh from the farm each week?  I am a member of a local CSA from Jubilee Farm in Carnation.  CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. This is a relationship between a farmer who grows organic fruits and vegetables, and local members of the public who want to support that farmer in his or her agricultural efforts and who want to enjoy the benefits of eating the freshest, most wholesome farm produce available.  My home (around the corner from Salmon Bay School) is a depot for Jubilee, and each Wednesday, big boxes of fantastic produce are delivered fresh from the farm for members to pick up.  I have been very pleased with the quality and selection, and they have a "goof-proof" policy, with everything guaranteed 110%.  The summer session starts mid-June and runs through October.  If you are interested in learning more about this program, check out www.jubileefarm.org <http://www.jubileefarm.org>, or contact Farmers Wendy and Erick at jubileefarm@hotmail.com <mailto:jubileefarm@hotmail.com>.  Additionally, you can email me, and I can give you more information as well!  Sharon Muza (muza@serv.net <mailto:muza@serv.net>), I would love to see more Salmon Bay Families join me in supporting this wonderful local farm.   Sharon Muza, CD (DONA, PALS) Birth and Family Educator

New Moon Birth  www.newmoonbirth.com  sharon@newmoonbirth.com  206-297-6950 (home) 206-465-1052 (cell)

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008 ROOSEVELT ROUGHRIDER GIRLS HOOP CAMP:

June 23 thru June 26, 2008.  Roosevelt High School Gym – 1410 NE 66th Street; for players entering grades 4 – 9; full day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $150 or half-day $100.  Basketball - the Roughrider Way!  Contact:  David - 206-819-4192.  See flier and registration forms on bulletin board in Main Office.