The Eagle – Week of May 6
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
May Attribute of a Changemaker: This month we will be focusing on the theme of “kindness”. To learn more, go to “Ms. Roosma’s Corner” section of the Eagle and listen to her latest Monday Morning Message.
Ms. Roosma featured in “School Beat”! In this month’s edition of “School Beat”, Ms. Roosma is highlighted for her amazing school spirit. Follow this link and scroll towards the bottom. Ms. Roosma featured in “School Beat”
Teacher Appreciation Week: This week is a staff favorite and we are so grateful for our community. By week’s end, we feel so spoiled and appreciated by our wonderful families. You are all incredible!
Update on the Land Acknowledgement Art Installation Project: Our Native American/Native Alaskan affinity group was able to meet with the artist chosen to create the Land Acknowledgement Mural. Roger Fernandes is an artist/storyteller from the Lower Elwha S’Klallam Tribe (Coastal Salish)! One of the reasons why he was chosen was because of his enthusiasm for co-creating the design and including students in the project.
First Grade Artist in Residency: This week, first grade is beginning its artist in residency experience through the Pacific Northwest Ballet. Former OV parent and PNB Dance Teaching Artist, Shannon Barnes, helps students create dances that communicate and connect with a story they are reading.
SBA Testing continuing this week: SBA Testing continues 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
- 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 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
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!
- 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 the PTSA website. 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
Positive Parenting Thriving Kids Project
I wanted to share a great new resource for families: Positive Parenting, Thriving Kids Project from the Child Mind Institute’s partnership with the state of California. It is an accessible and succinct series of free resources with practical, evidence-based information and skills to address your most common parenting challenges. This resource tackles topics such as self-esteem and stress, peer friendships, mental health, and technology. Accede a la versión en español aquí
Joyce Rho jecho@seattleschools.org
School Counselor
206-252-5509
Spring Garden Activities – May 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 8 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Email generousgardening@gmail.com 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.
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
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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