The Eagle – Week of May 13

Letter from Principal Bean
Ms. Roosma’s Corner
Important Dates
This Week’s News
Volunteer Opportunities
General Information
Resources
Contact Us

Letter from Principal Bean

Dear Families,

Teacher Appreciation Week: On behalf of the staff, thank you to all the families who provided the delicious lunches, treats, cards, flowers etc. We really felt spoiled, and it made for a great week. I wanted to call out Chelsea Whittle for helping to organize the event and to Tiffany McNees and Andrea Chaddock for the Italian Soda/Coffee cart on Friday!

May Attribute of a Changemaker: This month we are focusing on the theme of “kindness”. On Monday our Virtue Assembly will feature our kindergarteners!

Spirt Day: This Wednesday is OV Spirit Day. Wear any Olympic View gear such as the Move-a-thon shirt!

Second Grade Artist in Residency: Thanks to our PTA fundraising efforts, second graders have begun their Artist in Residency experience. Summaya Diop is teaching songs, dances and drumming from West Africa!

5th Grade Begins SBA Testing: SBA Testing begins for fifth grade this week. 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.

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

Monday, May 13 Changemaker Assembly 8:10 a.m.
Monday, May 13 Art Committee Meeting 2:45-3:30 p.m. Room 212
Tuesday, May 14 Choir P2 2:45-4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15 Spirit Day OV Spirit
Thursday, May 14 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
Thursday, May 16 Afterschool Enrichment Session #4
Friday, May 17 Ballard Parade 6 p.m. (OV Unicyclists)
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

This Week’s News

Art Committee Meeting – Monday, May 13

Art Committee Meeting on Monday, May 13, 2:45-3:30 PM in Room 212. All are welcome!

Topics to be discussed: Updates on ART at OV (Choir, Wonderful Wednesday, Art Docent, Residencies, Land Acknowledgement Art) and Plans for next school year.

Can’t attend the Art Committee Meeting in person? Log in to attend online

Questions or Ideas? Contact swichlacz@gmail.com

Ballard Parade – Friday, May 17

This coming Friday, May 17 starting at 6:00 pm the Olympic View Unicyclist will be joining Whittier Elementary in the Ballard Parade. Please come out and support the riders. Each year on the 17^th of May the Ballard community celebrates the Norwegian Independence Day with a parade. Come early as parking is tight. Let me know if you have any questions. Mrs. Bruecher 206-252-5514 or bhbruecher@seattleschools.org

The OVPTA has questions! And YOU have the answers!!

Here are a few quick (we promise) surveys to let us know what you think. You’re always welcome to email president@ovpta.org, if you’ve got more to say.

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.
Which activities should the PTA continue next year? Let us know what can go and what should stay! Let us know which activities the PTA should continue.
Who deserves an award for outstanding volunteer this year? Submit your outstanding volunteer nomination. The awards will be presented at the Volunteer Recognition Assembly on June 6 at 8:10 a.m.
Should we fund the last surplus grants for 23-24? Please provide your advice to the Board regarding proposals submitted in April.

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 is almost here! Friday, May 31

Field Day is coming up, and we are so excited! Field Day will be held on Friday, May 31st, starting with lunch and moving into the afternoon outdoor 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. We need lots of sidewalk chalk, 10 lunch helpers, and 40 volunteers to help run the Field Day stations. All students will get a free lunch if they choose to have the lunch offered.

Volunteer Sign-Up

Please make sure you are approved to volunteer. Apply or Renew Volunteer Application

This is such a great time for our Olympic View Community to join in on the fun! Please volunteer and help make one of our favorite days a success. See you there!

Please contact Kristel Gonzales at k.linnes@gmail.com, Chad Cabigting at chad.cabigting@gmail.com or Mrs. Bruecher at bhbruecher@seattleschools.org with any questions.

Thank you, and prepare yourself for a wonderful, fun-filled time!

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 about school supplies to let us know what you think. Have more to say on the topic? Email president@ovpta.org.

Thank you all for your generous clothing donations

The only remaining need is for size 6-8 stretchy pants/sweat pants. Shorts are also ok.

We appreciate you stocking the clothing cabinet for our students.

Nurse Angie

Volunteer Opportunities

Library Volunteers Wanted

Calling all volunteers! We are looking for a few parents who would be willing to volunteer in the library. Volunteers will help pick up books from classrooms, check books in, and return books to their shelves. Occasional special project may also arise throughout the year and your help would be greatly appreciated.

Library Volunteer Sign-Up

Eagle Pack Volunteers Needed (and bags too)

The Eagle Pack program provides weekend food bags for any family that requests one. The University Food Bank provides the food items, and volunteers pack the bags and distribute them to classrooms every week. We need volunteers to help with packing on Friday mornings from about 8:00-9:00 am. If you are able to help during this timeframe, we would be grateful for your help!

Eagle Pack Volunteer Sign-Up

We would love to have some consistent volunteers, so if you can commit to one or more Fridays a month, that would be helpful. Feel free to drop into the lunchroom any Friday after drop off to lend a hand as well if you find yourself with some time. Questions? Contact k.linnes@gmail.com

We also need plastic and paper shopping bags (the thicker, handled ones like from Target or a grocery store). If you have extras you can donate, please drop them off in the office.

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!

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

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.

Seattle Schools Volunteer Application

Join the Olympic View Parent Teacher Association

Want to support your student’s classroom teacher?

Donate to 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.

Shop Now: Order Spirit Wear

Join the OVPTA

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

The Source Parent/Guardian Tour

What is the Source?

Parent and guardian Source accounts display attendance, assessment scores, Elementary Progress Reports, Secondary Performance Reports, secondary student assignment scores, SchoolPay, Schoology Access Codes and other information.

Parents and guardians of students actively enrolled in SPS may set up an account.
Students actively enrolled in SPS will receive a username and password from their school. If your student does not know their username, needs a password reset or help logging in, contact a teacher or the school librarian.
Reminder: Students do not include @seattleschools.org when logging onto the Source, example: 1student

Would you like your student(s) to receive a food bag each week? Please fill out a request form to be added to the list. Eagle Pack Sign Up

Questions? Please reach out to counselor Joyce Rho jecho@seattleschools.org.

Transit is free for riders 18 and younger thanks to Move Ahead Washington, a statewide transportation funding package.

Learn how to sign your student up for an Orca Card

The Family Resource Center will support families three days a week with access to essential services. This includes enrollment in public benefits and connections to community resources such as empowerment programs, parenting classes and a mobile food pantry.

Family Resource Center at Broadview-Thomson K-8
13052 Greenwood Ave. N Seattle, WA 98133
Hours: Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday 1 – 4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

For more information about Family Resource Centers, visit the FamilyWorks website.

Looking for additional resources? Please go to our Family Resource Page:

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
All Staff Directory
Olympic View PTA

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