The Eagle – Week of April 7
The Eagle – Week of April 7
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
Wizard of Oz…Wow!! On Friday, I had the pleasure of watching this year’s school production of The Wizard of Oz, which was an incredible success. The acting was amazing. I can’t believe how talented our students are and that they can remember all those lines. The sets were also wonderful. I want to thank all the volunteers who worked behind the scenes and give a huge shout out to producer Sabrina O’Brien, and to our two gifted directors Adam Quillian and Jeremy Behrens. And finally, and most importantly, I want to thank our amazing 47 actors and crew members who worked so tirelessly to make this play happen.
Spirit Day is Wednesday: It is Fun Hat/Fun Hair Day.
Move-A-Thon: The Move-A-Thon is this Friday. Everyone is encouraged to come cheer on their children. This is what makes the event so special and exciting. Here is the schedule:
- Kindergarten-8:10-8:30
- 1st Grade-8:35-8:55
- 2nd grade-9:00-9:20
- 4th Grade-9:25-9:55
- 5th Grade-9:50-10:10
- 3rd Grade-10:15-10:35
Move-A-Thon Celebration: Keeping with tradition, we will have an all-school photo and dance party at the end of Friday from 1:15-1:45. In addition, based on the results of the auction money generated, the winning Pink Team (Ms. Fenigsohn, Mr. De la Cruz, Ms. Phillips, Ms. Dunne, Ms. Sabrina, Ms. Roosma, Ms. Helbach, Ms. Cooley, and Ms. Nancy) will be dumping water on the losing green team (Mr. Austin, Ms. Modi, Mrs. Mora, Ms. Mahlik, Ms. Jill (Jeakins), Ms. Jill (Hughson), Nurse Angie, Mr. Kreiter, and unfortunately Mr. Bean.)
Spring Break: Just a reminder that spring break is next week, so there will be no school from April 14-18,
State Testing Schedule: Grades 3-5 are beginning state testing this week. Please see the schedule below to help you know which weeks to try to avoid any appointments.
- Week of April 7-Fifth Grade Science
- April 28-May 2-Third and Fourth grade literacy
- May 5-9-Fourth grade math
- May 12-16-Fifth grade literacy
- May 19-23-Fifth grade math
- May 27-30-Third grade Math
In partnership,
Mr. Bean (he/him)
Important Dates
Every Wednesday is 1:10 p.m. early release
- Monday, April 7 Attribute Assembly “Self-awareness/Empath/Advocacy” Cafeteria 8:10 a.m.
- Monday, April 7 Art Committee Meeting 2:45 p.m. Room 212/Join the Art Committee, Monday, April 7th meeting virtually
- Tuesday, April 8 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 8 Choir 2:30-4 p.m. P2
- Wednesday, April 9 Spirit Day Fun Hat/Fun Hair Day
- Wednesday, April 9 Ice Skating Club 1:20-2:45 p.m. Kraken Community Iceplex
- Thursday, April 10 Morning Skate Club 6:45-7:45 a.m. Kraken Community Iceplex
- Thursday, April 10 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Friday, April 11 Move-A-Thon
- April 14-18 Spring Break No School
- Tuesday, April 22 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 22 Choir 2:30-4 p.m. P2
- Wednesday, April 23 Ice Skating Club 1:20-2:45 p.m. Kraken Community Iceplex
- Thursday, April 24 Morning Skate Club 6:45-7:45 a.m. Kraken Community Iceplex
- Thursday, April 24 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Sunday, April 27 OV at the Mariner’s Game 1:10 p.m. T-Mobile Park
- Tuesday, April 29 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 29 Choir 2:30-4 p.m. P2
- Wednesday, April 30 Wonderful Wednesday – Lunch Recess Blacktop (weather permitting) Volunteer Sign-Up for Lunch Recess
- Wednesday, April 30 Ice Skating Club 1:20-2:45 p.m. Kraken Community Iceplex
This Week’s News
Move-A-Thon 4/11
Mark your calendars! The 2025 Move-A-Thon is happening on Friday, April 11! Students will set a lap goal, gather pledges from family and friends, and then walk or run as many laps as possible in 15 minutes. Watch for info packets and volunteer opportunities being sent home with students!
Lost and Found
We will be donating all items left in our Lost and Found on Friday, April 11. Please have your child look through it or feel free to look yourself!
Ukulele Club at Olympic View Elementary
Ukulele is at Olympic View Elementary! This opportunity is for second, third, fourth, and fifth grade students who want to learn basic ukulele skills, play with other students, and have fun! In this club we will be working not only on musical skills, but also lifelong skills such as cooperation/teamwork, patience, perseverance, and growth mindset. Space is limited and priority will be given to 4th and 5th grade students.
Who: Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth grade students at Olympic View Elementary
What: We will be learning basic ukulele technique, chords, and songs!
Where: Portable 2 (Ms. Helbach’s classroom)
When: Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. starting on April 22 and ending on June 10.
Scholarships will be available. Please feel free to email with any questions: okhelbach@seattleschools.org
Olympic View Plant Sale is 5/2, 5/3
This year, we’re planning on more than just plants—we’re cultivating community! Our vision includes beautiful flowers, hands-on bouquet making, opportunities to learn and nurture your creativity, delicious treats to enjoy together, and a charming used book sale—all rooted in the spirit of bringing our community together to support OV students!
If you’d like to help us bring this dream to life, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to Andrea at amchaddock@gmail.com with questions and keep an eye out for the SignupGenius.
Used Book Sale is Back!
After many years of neglect, the happy little yellow book collection bin has been revived, and is accepting your donations of gently-used books of all kinds! Books will be sold during the OV Plant Sale: Blooms and Books event, May 2 and 3, all proceeds benefiting the OVPTA. If you’ve been hoarding books since 2015, (you have a lot?) reach out to us for additional ways to drop them off, or we’ll come pick them up. Email Andrea at amchaddock@gmail.com
Sounders Tickets for 6/1
Olympic View is headed out to the Sounders Match on June 1st at 3pm! Tickets are $30 and are on sale now. Bring the family to cheer on the squad! And kids will be able to watch the last 20 minutes from the field.
OVPTA Surplus Grants for 2024-2025
The PTA Board and membership decided that we can fund some surplus grants this year! Do you have an idea that supports the OVPTA mission and goals, but you need funds to make it happen? Have you identified a need that could be filled using some PTA money? The PTA has designated up to $10,000 to be spent on projects executed by our OV community members. That means YOU, our OV staff and our OV families, can submit a proposal for a project you’ll spearhead! In past years, these mini grants have funded classroom books, equipment upgrades, outdoor projects, and end of year activities. We’ll be trying to prioritize projects that benefit the most OV students and have longevity, but don’t be afraid to submit a proposal for something outside-the-box! Does it make OV even more amazing than it already is? Let’s hear it!
We’ll collect proposals and the PTA Board will approve some (but not all) proposals each month until the end of the year, or until we reach our spending limit. After each board meeting, we’ll let everyone know what we decided.
Don’t be intimidated by the proposal, it is just our process to get the information, it does not have to be a professional-looking grant!
Please email advocacy@ovpta.org with any questions or if you’d like to submit your proposal via paper form.
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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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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