The Eagle – Week of April 29
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families
Plant Sale: Even though we did not have the best weather, we still had a very successful Plant Sale. Thank you to all the volunteers who worked through the wind and rain setting up and running the sale. I want to single out Andrea Chaddock, Jen Wroblewski, Rebecca Letwin, Chelsea Shipp, Angela Roh, and Tiffany McNees!
April Changemaker Virtue Assembly: On Monday morning we had our Attributes of a Changemaker assembly. The assembly featured Mrs. Bruecher’s unicyclists, and a group of students wrote speeches connecting responsibility with their success in learning to unicycle and being a part of a team. Below is a picture of fifth grader Arsiema Abebe delivering her speech!
Update on the Land Acknowledgement Art Installation Project: Out Native American/Native Alaskan affinity group met on Friday to select the artist and selected Roger Fernandes of the Lower Elwha S’Klallam Tribe (Coastal Salish)!
SBA Testing starting this week: SBA Testing begins for third and fourth grade. If you are planning any appointments, please check in with your child’s teacher to make sure it is not during a testing session. In addition, please make sure your student gets to bed on time and has a good breakfast.
- 3rd and 4th grade: April 29- May 10
- 5th Grade: May 13- May 31
In Partnership!
Mr. Bean (He/him)
Ms. Roosma’s Corner
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
- Tuesday, April 30 Choir P2 2:45-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 30 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 30 Surplus Grants Proposals Due Surplus Grants
- Wednesday, May 1 Spring Garden Work Party 1-3 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 1 PTA get-together 6:30 p.m. Growler Guys
- Thursday, May 2 Afterschool Enrichment Session #2
- Thursday, May 2 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- May 6-10 Staff Appreciation Week
- Tuesday, May 7 Choir P2 2:45-4 p.m.
- Thursday, May 7 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 8 Spring Garden Work Party 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Thursday, May 9 Afterschool Enrichment Session #3
- Saturday, May 11 UW Husky Baseball vs. Oregon 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 14 Choir P2 2:45-4 p.m.
- Thursday, May 14 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Thursday, May 16 Afterschool Enrichment Session #4
- Tuesday, May 21 Choir P2 2:45-4 p.m.
- Thursday, May 21 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Thursday, May 23 Afterschool Enrichment Session #5
- Tuesday, May 28 Choir P2 2:45-4 p.m.
- Thursday, May 30 General PTA Meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Cafeteria
- Thursday, May 30 Afterschool Enrichment Session #6
- Friday, May 31 Field Day Volunteer Sign-Up
This Week’s News
OVPTA Surplus Grants: Last chance is Tuesday – April 30!
Let’s get those last ideas funded! You can find more details and fill out your proposal here: Surplus Grants. The PTA Board will vote on final proposals submitted in April during our May Board meeting and then we’ll be closing the books on grants for the year! Please email president@ovpta.org with questions or if you’d like to submit your proposal via paper form.
Help stock our clothing closet!
Hello, Olympic View Families. Our clothing closet is very bare! If you find yourself doing spring cleaning, please send in gently used items that your students have outgrown.
Priority needs:
- Size 6-10 elastic waistband pants (no jeans)
- Size 4-8 underwear
Secondary needs are:
- Size 10 + elastic waistband pants (no jeans)
- T-shirts sized 6-14
- Shorts, all sizes
If your child comes home wearing a change of clothing from school, please wash and return it so it can be available for other students.
Thank you so much,
Nurse Angie
OVPTA seeks the future of PTA Leadership!! Wednesday, May 1
We’re sad to see a lot of our current volunteers graduating soon – are you ready to step in and give back to OV by joining the PTA Board? We want to ensure that all your favorite OV activities continue on!
Volunteering on the PTA Board is a great way to get to know your OV community and be a part of making OV the amazing place we love so much!! Our Board meets monthly and is supportive and friendly!! We can usually arrange childcare so you can attend a meeting, and we usually offer a virtual meeting option, if you just can’t make it in person. We want to make it easy to be a part of the Board – so let us know what you need!
Please join us for a casual get-together on Wednesday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. Location TBD. Anyone who is considering a PTA Board position next year can come and hang out and ask questions of the current Board members. We hope to see you there!
We’re looking to fill the following Board positions: Co-President, Co-Treasurer, Co-Fundraising Director, Co-Activities Director, and Co-Enrichment Director. See what PTA Board positions you can help with!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Andrea and Chad at president@ovpta.org and we’re happy to chat!
Spring Garden Activities – May 1 & 8
We will teach you how to deadhead, weed, and plant some new groundcovers and bulbs in the school garden. Supplies are provided – all ages and experience levels are welcome!
Spring Garden Activity Dates:
Wednesday, May 1 1-3 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Email generousgardening@gmail.com with any questions.
Staff Appreciation Week – May 6-10
We need your help to say thanks to our amazing OV staff and show how much we appreciate all they do! Let’s treat them right this week (and every week!). Here’s what you can do:
- Tell the Staff you Appreciate Them! We know how much they do – let them know we see it!! Have your child make and give a note of thanks or draw a picture for their teacher. Don’t forget all the admin staff, classroom help and other staff that make Olympic View so awesome! Ask your child who makes their day great! And of course, now’s your chance to send a note to your child’s teacher, or other staff who make your life easier, too.
- Stock the Snack Shelf til Summer! Everyone loves snacks! Let’s stock the Staff Snack Shelf in the Lounge. This Amazon Wishlist has some of the staff favorites on it!
- Reset the Staff Lounge on Friday May 3rd! We will be spring cleaning the staff lounge on Friday May 3rd after school and we could use YOUR help to freshen up the place. Won’t take long and will be much appreciated by the staff!
- Coffee and Lunch All This Week – Find your student’s grade and sign up! Like always, the OV Community hosts lunch every day of Staff Appreciation week. Each grade is assigned a day. Don’t want to cook? Sign up to bring drinks, bring in a store-bought food, or sign up to help set up. Check out all the links below or go to Olympic View PTA. Thanks!! Reach out to president@ovpta.org if you have questions.
Staff Appreciation Week Coffee and Lunch Signups.
- First Grade – Monday – Picnic Theme
- Second Grade – Tuesday – Family Favorites
- Third Grade – Wednesday – Mexican
- Kindergarten – Thursday – Soups
- Fourth Grade – Friday – Italian
- Fifth Grade – Coffee and Treats Each Day
Spring Choir – Final Call!
Choir is continuing into the spring at Olympic View Elementary! This opportunity is for third, fourth, and fifth grade students who like to sing, perform, and have fun. We will be coming together as a community to build our musical, teamwork, and growth mindset skills through singing songs and playing musical games and activities.
Spring Session will run every Tuesday from April 16 until June 11. Rehearsals will go from 2:45-4:00 p.m. Rehearsals will take place at Olympic View Elementary in Portable 2 (Ms. Helbach’s classroom). The fee for the course will be $100/student with scholarships available.
Please feel free to email okhelbach@seattleschools.org with any questions.
OVPTA General Membership Meeting – Thursday, May 30
The OVPTA will be holding a General Membership Meeting May 30 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the OV cafeteria. We’ll have dinner, dessert, and entertainment for any attending kids.
We’ll be discussing the PTA budget and the PTA Board for next year. In addition to PTA business, OV’s Principal Andrew Bean will give us an OV update and answer questions.
All OV community members are welcome to attend and participate, but only members can vote on PTA matters. Scholarships for membership are always available (membership@ovpta.org).
Please email president@ovpta.org if you have any questions.
Field Day – Friday, May 31
Field Day is coming, and we are so excited! Field Day will be on Friday, May 31, starting with lunch and moving into the afternoon activities with 15 stations. To make this day successful, we need volunteers who can help make this a day to remember for all our students. All students will get a free lunch if they choose to have the lunch offered.
Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities! In the meantime, please make sure you are approved to volunteer. Apply or Renew Volunteer Application
Please contact Kristel Gonzales k.linnes@gmail.com, Chad Cabigting chad.cabigting@gmail.com, or Mrs. Bruecher at bhbruecher@seattleschools.org with any questions.
Olympic View Volunteer Awards
We can’t do anything without your help and WE THANK YOU! Each year the PTA is honored to recognize those outstanding volunteers who consistently go above and beyond on behalf of Olympic View and our students! We are currently seeking nominations for this year’s Volunteer Awards. Submit your volunteer nomination. The awards will be presented at the Volunteer Recognition Assembly on June 6 at 8:10 a.m.
School Supplies Survey
Survey re PTA Purchasing School Supplies: Do you want the PTA to purchase First Day of School Supplies again this fall? Or would you rather do your own shopping? Please respond to this short survey to let us know what you think. Have more to say on the topic? Email president@ovpta.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
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.
Our breakfast and lunch menus are now up on the SPS website!
Individual milk purchase (with home lunch) costs $.75
Want to know what to do if there is bad weather? Learn more about preparing for winter weather.
How to Volunteer
All volunteers must complete the online form.
Join the Olympic View Parent Teacher Association
Want to support your student’s classroom teacher?
Spirit Gear: The Olympic View Spirit Wear online store is now open!
Choose from Kids, Women, and Men’s sizes. We have t-shirts, long sleeved, crewnecks and hoodies all available in many colors.
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.
Resources
Looking for additional resources? Please go to our Family Resource Page:
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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Olympic View PTA
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