The Eagle – Week of October 09
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
Indigenous Peoples Day: This Monday, we will be honoring Indigenous People’s Day. At Olympic View we are continually working on developing our own culturally responsive instruction and community, so that these days are considered one offs. This year we are investing money into our library to expand our collection of books from Indigenous authors. We want to make sure that all students see themselves in our instruction and in our representation at school. For example, we begin each assembly with the following land acknowledgement. “We would like to show our respect and knowledge the Puget Sound Coast Salish peoples, past and present, on whose lands we gather today. The Suquamish Tribe and Muckleshoot Indian Tribe are the federally recognized Indian tribes of greater Seattle, under the treaties of greater Seattle, under the treaties of Point Elliott and Medicine Creek.”
October Virtue Assembly: Each month at Olympic View, we have our Changemaker school virtue. In October we will focus on the idea of “self-control.” This Monday we will have our first virtue assembly.
Spirit Day: This Wednesday is “Stripey” Day.
Picture Day: Individual school picture day will be this Thursday, October 12. Order Pictures from Dorian Studios
New Multi-Age Class: This past week I informed our third and fourth grade families that I was being required to turn one of my fourth-grade classes into a 3rd and 4th grade split in order to be compliant with Washington State Law (RCW 28A.150.260). This change impacted over 40 schools within the district. In the past, SPS used mitigation money to fund the differences, but they do not have that mitigation money this year due to the budget deficit. If the district did not comply with OSPI, it would lose millions of dollars from the grant that funded K-3 class size reduction.
Due to this requirement, I had to move 9 students from 3rd grade into the split. Ms. Mahlik, who was teaching a straight fourth grade, will now be teaching the split, so some of her students had to move to our other two 4th-grade class. I want to give a shout out to my third and fourth grade teams who have handled this change in such a professional manner. This was extremely painful for them since they worked so hard to develop communities and did not want to lose any of their students.
Lunch Schedule Changes: To ensure that the third graders in the 3-4 split had time with their peers, I had to redo our lunch schedule to the following:
- First Lunch 10:55-11:15 (K/2)
- Second Lunch 11:20-11:40 (3/4)
- Third Lunch 11:45-12:05 (1/5)
No School on Friday: This is the yearly teacher in-service day.
COVID/Flu Vaccines: SPS is providing free COVID and/or flu vaccines to kids throughout the district. The clinics are run by the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association at various Seattle Public Schools. Register for Free COVID and/or Flue Vaccines Registration
Volunteering: Volunteers should complete all steps of the SPS Volunteer Application or confirm that they are current with their application. (Note: Please plan on it taking a week to process the information, so if you are planning on volunteering for a field trip, please plan ahead. I am unable to make exceptions.)
In Partnership!
Mr. Bean (He/him)
Ms. Roosma’s Corner
Monday Morning Messages from Assistant Principal Rachel Roosma
Happy October! With each new month we begin a new attribute of a changemaker. This month we are working on self-control and how we can apply it around our building and in our personal lives. Chat with your kiddo at home about ways they can show self control at home. The reality is, when we practice self control in various areas of our lives we become people who are able to focus in on the things that matter the most. What an awesome thing to practice and grow in! This Monday, 10/9/23, we will have our first attribute of a changemaker assembly. You are welcome to come and see how we rock and roll in our assemblies.
For a complete collection of Ms. Roosma’s Monday Morning Messages, check out her page on our Olympic View Website: Assistant Principal Rachel Roosma
Important Dates
Every Wednesday is 1:10pm early release
- Monday, October 9 Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Monday, October 9 Changemaker Assembly “Self-Control” 8:10 a.m. (Cafeteria)
- Monday, October 9 Art Committee Meeting 2:45-3:30PM (Room 212)
- Wednesday, October 11 Spirit Day – Stripey Day
- Wednesday, October 11 General PTA Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Cafeteria)
- Thursday, October 12 Individual Picture Day Order Ahead
- Friday, October 13 No School (Teacher In-Service Day)
- Wednesday, October 18 Maple Leaf Community Council Meeting 6-7:30 p.m. (Cafeteria)
- Thursday, October 19 After School Enrichment Session #1 2:40-3:40 p.m.
- Friday, October 20 Fall Festival 4-7 p.m.
This Week’s News
Art Committee Meeting – October 9
Monday, October 9th, 2:45-3:30 p.m. in Room 212
This month our focus is on activities for Fall Festival (10/20), updates from our members (Art Docent, Choir, Wonderful Wednesdays, Scheduling Grade Level Residencies).
Please feel free to join us and see what all the fun is about! You may bring your children too (if they can draw or read quietly). Interested in supporting us but can’t make a meeting?
Contact Liz Law melaw@seattleschools.org or Sarah Wichlacz swichlacz@gmail.com and we’ll connect with you another time or online.
PTA General Meeting – October 11
Please join us Wednesday, October 11th, 6:30pm-7:30 p.m. in the OV cafeteria.
We’ll have snacks and entertainment for the kids. Are you curious where all you donated dollars go? Wondering how you can help make this year amazing? You don’t need to be a member to participate – everyone’s welcome! Come see what the PTA is all about! We’ll also get an update from Principal Bean and a visit from Librarian Kristi Leland and Nurse Angie Sterwald.
Let us know what you want to discuss at the meeting. PTA General Meeting Discussion Survey
Fall Festival – October 20
Friday, October 20 – 4-7 p.m.
We are just a little over 2 weeks away from the Fall Festival!
Get ready to play fun games, explore the haunted house, enjoy the cake walk, photo booth, cotton candy, popcorn, bake-off, and chili cook-off.
We need your help to pull off another great event – please sign-up to volunteer. You can also sign up to participate in the chili cookoff using the same link!
Fall Festival Volunteer Opportunities
After School Enrichment Registration Open Now
Register for After-School Enrichment
Hall of Fame Team Camp After-School Enrichment Classes offer exciting, after-school options that provide local school communities with quality care and exciting classes both kids and caregivers love! Kids get ACTIVE and engaged with Hall of Fame Team Camp’s varied programming filled with games, classes and activities.
Session details:
- Current Session: Fall Session
- Dates: October 19th to December 14th
- Non School Days: November 23rd
- Class Day & Time: 2:40 – 3:40 p.m. on Thursdays
Free UW Athletics Tickets!
Your OVPTA is partnering with UW athletics to bring you FREE tickets to select University of Washington athletic events throughout the year. We will have several games throughout the year.
The first two events are Men’s Soccer vs Stanford on October 22nd at 3 p.m. and Women’s Volleyball vs UCLA on November 12th at 1 p.m.
For FREE general admission tickets please email chelseawhittle@gmail.com – 50 tickets are available, first come first serve. Go Dawgs!
Flying Forward Fund Direct Ask Campaign in Full Swing!
The direct ask campaign, the Flying Forward Fund is happening now. Your student should have received their blue envelope recently in kidmail. Please consider donating to this fundraising campaign.
All money raised goes directly towards Olympic View. Your tax deductible contribution supports many programs such as:
- Science and Art Nights
- Teacher Classroom Needs
- Family Engagement Activities
- Library Books
- PE Equipment
- Supplies for Multi-Arts
- Grant to Olympic View (field trips, support, etc.)
- After School Program
- Student Supply Program
To reach our $20,000 goal this year, we need YOUR help. Any amount is appreciated!
Please make donations by November 3rd via blue envelope (Cash or checks made out to OVPTA) or donate to the Flying Forward Fund online.
Thanks for your support!
General Information
Late Arrivals to School
If your student is late (the bell rings at 7:55 a.m.), please drop them off at the NE 95th Street entrance near the flagpole or blacktop. We now have a call box at the 95th Street entrance. After the bell rings at 7:55 a.m., all students must be signed in with office staff. The 8th Ave call box entrance will be used for staff only.
Absences
If your student will not be at school, please email the attendance email olympicview.attendance@seattleschools.org or call 202-252-5504 to let office staff know.
Early Pick Up
Parents/Guardians should come to the 95th Street security call box entrance. We are unable to call students down to the office until you arrive for pick up.
Pick Up Changes
If your student will have an alternate plan for pick up, please contact the office via email olympicview@seattleschools.org, phone 206-252-5500, Talking Points message, or a signed note with your student.
School Breakfast and Lunch
Our breakfast and lunch menus are now up on the SPS website!
Individual milk purchase (with home lunch) costs $.75
Want to support your student’s classroom teacher?
Donate to your student’s classroom
Show your school spirit with Olympic View Spirit Wear
Choose from Kids, Women, and Men’s sizes. We have t-shirts, long sleeved, crewnecks and hoodies now available in purple, crimson, and green!
Get Involved!
How to Volunteer
All volunteers must complete the online form.
Join the OV PTA
Please consider becoming a paid member of the Olympic View Parent Teacher Association. Membership strengthens the voice of our community, helps support the WA State and National PTAs, and allows you to vote on OV PTA matters, including how to spend the money we fundraise. Scholarships are available, if you need one.
Contact Us
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Main Office: 206-252-5500 olympicview@seattleschools.org
Main Fax: 206-252-5501
Attendance: 206-252-5504 olympicview.attendance@seattleschools.org
Principal – Andrew Bean ajbean@seattleschools.org
Assistant Principal – Rachel Roosma rmroosma@seattleschools.org
Administrative Secretary – Crystal Parry cnparry@seattleschools.org
Office Assistant – Sabrina O’Brien snobrien@seattleschools.org
School Nurse – Angie Sterwald (Mon/Thurs) amsterwald@seattleschools.org
Nurse Fax: 206-743-3157
Counselor – Joyce Rho jecho@seattleschools.org
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