The Eagle – Week of December 09
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
Changemaker Virtue Assembly: This month our attribute of a changemaker virtue is self-control. On Monday, we will have our virtue assembly at 8:10 and will feature our third graders.
Spirit Day: This Wednesday will be “Pajama Day.”
Tardiness: Just a reminder to really prioritize getting your child to school on time each day. Not only is there valuable learning time lost, but it also impacts regulation and a sense of belonging. Kids really thrive on routine and predictability.
Family Income Surveys: If you have not filled out your family income survey, please fill out the link: On-Line Family Income Survey
Why is this Survey Important? The Family Income Survey provides Olympic View receive essential funding for our school including the following:
- Free Breakfast and Lunch for all students
- Full-time Counselor
- Reading Interventionist Teacher
- Access to free field trips
The form is simple to fill out and confidential. The information will only be used to help your school receive funding from state and federal programs. Families with multiple students will only complete this form once. To learn more you can follow this link: District Website About Income Survey
Biking to School Reminder: For safety reasons, if you bike with your child to school, please make sure to do the following:
- When you get to the traffic circle with the crossing guards, please stop at the intersection.
- Get off the bike, walk, and follow the crossing guard’s directions
In partnership,
Mr. Bean (he/him)
Important Dates
Every Wednesday is 1:10pm early release
- Monday, December 9 Changemaker Attribute Assembly – Self-Control Cafeteria 8:10 a.m.
- Monday, December 9 Art Night initial brainstorming meeting 2:30 p.m. Room 212/Join the Art Night Initial Brainstorming Meeting via Zoom
- Tuesday, December 10 Choir 2:30-4 p.m. P2
- Wednesday, December 11 Spirit Day – Pajama Day
- Thursday, December 12 After School Enrichment Session 8
- Monday, December 16 1st Grade to Seattle Aquarium
- Tuesday, December 17 Choir 2:30-4 p.m. P2
- Wednesday, December 18 5th Grade to Kraken Community IcePlex
- Thursday, December 19 4th Grade to Kraken Community IcePlex
- Friday, December 20 3rd Grade to Kraken Community IcePlex
- Friday, December 20 Winter Assembly 12:45-1:10 p.m.
- Friday, December 20 1-hour early release
This Week’s News
Art Night Initial Planning Meeting
The Art Night initial brainstorming meeting will be on Monday, December 9th at 2:30p.m. in the Art room 212; and Join the December 9th Art Night Initial Planning Meeting Zoom Meeting — Meeting ID: 813 5318 4738 — Passcode: h6yZmy
We have a planning committee formed and anyone is welcome to join this meeting, and/or the event committee! We are always looking for additional volunteers at any point and in any capacity to help with this community event.
We have our biennial Art Night on March 19, 2025.
Email Cara Mattera at enrichment@ovpta.org with any questions or ideas.
Holiday Basket Fundraiser
The holidays are right around the corner! In order to support our families in need, we have started a GoFundMe to purchase gift cards for Holiday Baskets. All contributions will go directly to our Olympic View families this holiday season.
Additionally, we have started a Wish List for books and toys for ages infant to 18 years old who are receiving Holiday Baskets. If you would like to donate any additional new toys or books, please drop them off in the office. We appreciate all of the donations!
Donations are due by December 11. Thank you!
Free ice skating lessons after school Wednesdays, all grades!
The Kraken One Roof foundation has partnered with the PTA to provide free ice skating lessons for Olympic View Students!
Students will be picked up by bus immediately after school on Wednesdays, bussed to the ice rink, and provided with a 45 minute lesson. Then they will be bussed back to school for pick up.
Ice time, equipment rental, and lessons are FREE to all participants and all grades are welcome. Parents must pick their child up at 2:45 at Olympic View. We are also requiring parents to volunteer once per eight week session to help monitor things on the bus and tie up those ice skates. We will have two 8 week sessions for up to 50 kids each.
First session start on February 5, 2025.
Questions? president@ovpta.org
Kraken Community Iceplex – FREE Skating – Saturday, 12/28
What better way to enjoy the upcoming holiday break than with FREE ice skating! In partnership with the Seattle Kraken, the OV PTA is proud to announce a FREE ice skating opportunity at the Kraken Community Iceplex (KCI) in Northgate on Saturday, December 28 from 1 PM to 3 PM. This event is open to the entire OV community – adults & kids!
We’ll have a check-in table setup in the main lobby where parents/guardians can fill out the waiver form to get skating wristbands for their family. There will be some skate aids available for use and a skate monitor from KCI. Kids are encouraged to bring helmets/safety gear if they have them (there will also be some helmets available for temporary use at the rink).
Please note: this is not a drop-off event – kids must be accompanied by an adult.
We hope to see you there!
Easy Ways to Give Back to the OVPTA
If you’re shopping, please check out these businesses which are offering profit percentages back to the OVPTA. Check out the Olympic View PTA and FB Friends of OV Group for additional updates.
Washington State Combined Fund Drive: Are you a current state employee or retiree? Looking to spend your donation dollars before the end of the year? Please consider donating through the WA State Combined Fund Drive that is running from now until early December. The OVPTA is already a participating 501c3. Donate to the Washington State Combined Fund Drive and use Charity Code: 0481688
See’s Candies: The OVPTA’s virtual candy store is open until 12/06! From See’s holiday gifts to classics like Lollypops and peanut brittle, every purchase gives 20% back to OVPTA. Orders are shipped directly to you from See’s. Let’s make the season sweeter together!
Minted: For personalized cards, art, gifts, etc., go to Minted, use the unique promo code, FUNDRAISEOLYMPICVIEW, and you will get 20% off, and 15% of every order placed will be donated back to the OVPTA.
Free UW Tickets!
The Olympic View PTA has partnered with the University of Washington once again this year to offer FREE tickets for Olympic View families. Limited tickets are available to each game and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up today!
- Purdue: Saturday January 18 Women’s basketball 2 p.m.
- Iowa: Wednesday January 22 Women’s basketball 6 p.m.
Volunteer Opportunities
OVPTA Information
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.
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Contact Us
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 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 – Doris Brevoort dbrevoort@seattleschools.org (Long term substitute)
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