The Eagle – Week of January 19
The Eagle Newsletter
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
No School Tomorrow: Just a reminder that there will be no school tomorrow as we honor MLK Jr. Day. Here is a list of events in the Seattle area where you can honor Dr. King! MLK Jr. Events in Seattle Area
Multicultural Night on Wednesday: I hope everyone can make the Multicultural night on Wednesday. It is between 5-7 p.m. in the cafeteria. We encourage everyone to bring a dish that represents their culture and to wear traditional clothing.
Dress for the Weather: Just a reminder to have your students dress for the weather. We go outside for recess, unless it is absolutely pouring.
OV Auction: Please make sure to reserve February 7 for the annual school auction. You can purchase tickets for the event here! Auction Registration
In partnership,
Mr. Bean (he/him)
Principal, Olympic View
ajbean@seattleschools.org
206-252-5500
Important Dates
Every Wednesday is 1:10 p.m. early release
- Monday, January 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School Learn More about Martin Luther King Jr.
- Wednesday, January 21 Multicultural Night 5-7 p.m.
- Thursday, January 22 Winter Session After-School Enrichment 2 2:40-3:40 p.m.
- Thursday, January 29 Winter Session After-School Enrichment 3 2:40-3:40 p.m.
This Week’s News
Ukulele Club at Olympic View Elementary
Ukulele is at Olympic View Elementary! This opportunity is for 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. Please register with the link below.
Who: 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 January 27 and ending on April 7.
Scholarships will be available. Please feel free to email with any questions: okhelbach@seattleschools.org
– Olivia Helbach
Multicultural Night January 21: Volunteers Needed!
Please consider volunteering to help with Multicultural Night this year! The event will be on Wednesday, January 21 from 5-7 p.m. in the OV Cafeteria. We need volunteers to help set up, run different activity stations, and clean up. There are plenty of options to volunteer, so you can still enjoy the evening and delicious foods!
Learn to Skate at the Kraken IcePlex!
We are excited to offer 2 sessions of Free skating lessons for OV students on Wednesdays after school. Registration is open for the first session which will run 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25. We have spots for 40 students. Registration closes on January 23, so sign up sooner than later!
If more than 40 students sign up, we will do a lottery and anyone not in the first session will have a spot in the second session in April. Families will be kept together.
Please fill out this form to register (one form per student). Included in the form is a link to sign up as a volunteer. We will need 5-6 volunteers from 1-3 p.m. each of the days to run this program. Please email our volunteer coordinator, Melanie Kay, at melaniewkay@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Join fellow Eagles to support the Huskies!
The OVPTA has secured FREE tickets to several UW Husky athletic events! We have tickets to both Women’s and Men’s Basketball. Please sign up using the form linked below and bring your whole family to the game!
- Women’s Basketball vs. Minnesota, January 18–3 p.m.
- Men’s Basketball vs. Oregon, January 25–12 p.m.
Lights, Camera, Auction! February 7 **Ticket price increase alert! **
Make sure you don’t flop at the box office this year…Get your ticket before we increase the price on January 25.
Each ticket gets you dinner from Dante’s Inferno Dogs (they offer veggie dogs and gluten free buns too!) and two beverage tickets. We’ll have some delicious sides and all your favorite movie concessions snacks as well.
What else can you look forward to???
- Raffle prizes (tickets sold for live event only)
- Costume Contest
- Kids Night Out at Collaboration Station (reservations must be completed before auction, cost not included in auction ticket price)
- Online bidding if you can’t attend live event (goes live February 1)
- Dessert Dash
Our red carpet event takes place on February 7, 6–9 p.m. at Lake City Eagles. Auction bidding will close during the event. All information is available here: Auction Website
Want to donate an item to our auction? It’s not too late! Fill out this form.
Read-a-thon Thank You!
Thank you all for participating in our first OV Read-a-thon over winter break! We are in the process of inputting all of the trackers and minutes and can’t wait to announce the class and individual winners next week. We have almost reached our $10k goal with more funds trickling in. We are thrilled to have these extra funds for 5th grade camp and Mrs. Leland is planning a special author visit thanks to your support. Way to go Eagles!
Seattle Torrent (Women’s Hockey) Tickets
This is the first ever season for The Seattle Torrent and you can see them live at Climate Pledge Arena! Use this link to get the group ticket rate for select Seattle Torrent games this season, with some tickets as low as $37 per person.
- February 27, Friday 7 p.m. versus Toronto
- March 29, Sunday 4 p.m. versus Ottawa
- April 18, Saturday 7 p.m. versus Vancouver
Save the Date: OV Science Night! March 11
OV Science Night
Wednesday, March 11
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Get ready for an evening of hands-on discovery and fun for the whole family! OV Science Night will feature interactive science activities, visiting science organizations, and engaging stations for kids of all ages — including special activities from Pacific Science Center.
Volunteers wanted!
We’re looking for science superstars of all kinds — parents, engineers, tinkerers, hobbyists, and curious minds.
Ways to get involved:
- Join the Science Night planning committee! No science background required, just a desire to help make this event a success!
- Share your science expertise! Or connect us with a scientist you know! Want to share the science behind your home worm bin? Do you know a neurosurgeon who would come tell us all about their job? Do you collect rocks and know all about them? Students who meet scientists in their community are more likely to see science as a future for them!
- Help on the night of the event! Watch for an upcoming SignupGenius.
Interested? Please contact Mariia (email: projectdesk.mk@gmail.com).
Volunteer Opportunities
Wonderful Wednesday Helpers
Once a month the Art Committee hosts a lunch recess art activity that is absolutely beloved by the students. From 11:05 a.m.-11:55 p.m. we offer a small project supporting seasonal themes and exploring a variety of materials. Contact Cara Mattera at enrichment@ovpta.org for more Art Committee information.
Library Help
Thank you for considering volunteering in the OV Library. If this is your first time volunteering in the library, please reach out to Ms. Leland klleland@seattleschools.org to receive an SPS Volunteer Invitation. Send any questions my way.
Kristi Leland
Eagle Pack Volunteers Needed (and bags too)
The Eagle Pack program provides weekend food bags for any family that requests it. 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 picking up from the Food Bank on Thursday afternoons and packing on Friday mornings from about 8-9 a.m. If you are able to help with Eagle Pack during this timeframe, please 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. Approved volunteers can 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.
We can always use 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.
Questions? Contact k.linnes@gmail.com
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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.
Please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Sabrina O’Brien, for more information on volunteering: snobrien@seattleschools.org
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.
For all illnesses, including COVID, please keep students home if:
- They have uncontrollable secretions from their eyes or nose
- They cannot control their cough
- Their symptoms are improving
- They are fever, diarrhea, vomit free for at least 24 hours, without the use of medication
COVID testing is no longer required.
Resources
Food Bank and Pantries
As SNAP benefits are coming to an end and with the current government shutdown, I want to share some valuable resources for those in need of food and meals. Below is a link to a list of resources for free meals that are available without any requirements or registration.
SPS website: Support for Families in Need
Looking for additional resources? Please go to our Family Resource Page:
Contact Us
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-3 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
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
To submit a school-related news item or announcement, please email Crystal Parry at cnparry@seattleschools.org. Submissions are due Wednesday of each week for Sunday publication and should have “For the Eagle” in the subject line.