The Eagle – Week of January 26
- Letter from Principal Bean
- Important Dates
- This Week’s News
- Ukulele Club at Olympic View – Starting on January 27
- Global Reading Challenge In-School Competition – February 3
- Biking Volunteers Needed – February 4-11
- SPOILER ALERT… TICKET PRICES INCREASE TONIGHT! Get your tickets now! Auction February 7
- Seattle Torrent (Women’s Hockey) Tickets
- Save the Date: OV Science Night! March 11
- Girls on the Run is Back! Starting March 24
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Subscribe to the PTA Newsletter!
- General Information
- Resources
- Contact Us
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
Multicultural Night Shout-out: As usual, multicultural night was an amazing success. Having food from around the world is so much fun. I want to give special thanks to Rachel Modi, Rob Wilson and Tom Fanelli for organizing the event. I also want to thank Waylin Wilson’s family for sharing their Native American culture through the cedar activity.
Responding to ICE: I know there is a lot of anxiety around ICE right now. I want to share with everyone that Olympic View (and SPS) remains committed to serving all families. If ICE were ever to appear at Olympic View, I have trained staff to report this immediately to me and to call security, and that we would refuse entry into the school unless there was a warrant. And even if there were a warrant, it would have to be verified by our legal department. If you want to read more, follow this link: Superintendent Procedure 4310SP.B
“Shelter-in-Place” vs “Lockdown”. I wanted to clarify the difference between a lockdown and a shelter in place. A lockdown is the most restrictive response to an emergency and is used when there is an immediate threat to a school. In a lockdown, instruction stops. All exterior locks and classroom doors are locked. Students are quiet and move to the most secure area in the room. A shelter-in-Place is less restrictive. Students continue to learn but movement is restricted based on what the threat might be, such as staying indoors for recess. This is what schools did last week when there were rumors of ICE activity in the area.
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 sign up 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 1:10pm early release
- Tuesday, January 27 Ukulele Club 2:30-3:30 p.m. P2
- Thursday, January 29 Winter Session After-School Enrichment 3 2:40-3:40 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 3 Global Reading Challenge 9-10 a.m. Cafeteria
- Tuesday, February 3 Ukulele Club 2:30-3:30 p.m. P2
- Thursday, February 5 Winter Session After-School Enrichment 4 2:40-3:40 p.m.
- Friday, February 6 MLL Family Coffee 8-8:30 a.m. Room 205
- Saturday, February 7 OVPTA Auction “Lights, Camera, AUCTION!” Purchase Tickets
- Monday, February 9 Changemaker Assembly 8:10 a.m. Cafeteria
- Tuesday, February 10 Ukulele Club 2:30-3:30 p.m. P2
- Wednesday, February 11 Spirit Day: Monochromatic Day
- Wednesday, February 11 Wonderful Wednesday Lunch Recesses on the blacktop (or in the foyer if raining) Wonderful Wednesday Volunteer Sign-Up
This Week’s News
Ukulele Club at Olympic View – Starting on January 27
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
Global Reading Challenge In-School Competition – February 3
Parents, please join us in cheering on our Global Reading Challenge teams as they compete to represent Olympic View at our in-school competition. The competition will take place Tuesday, February 3rd from 9:00-10:00 in the cafeteria. We would love your support.
The winning team will represent our school in the semi-final round at the Central Branch of SPL toward the end of March. If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Leland at klleland@seattleschools.org.
Biking Volunteers Needed – February 4-11
Volunteers needed for for grades 2nd through 5th only.
Biking starts Wednesday, February 4 through Wednesday, February 11. Volunteers are needed for grades 2nd-5th We bike in the rain. Please plan accordingly for the weather. Please bring helmets if they still fit . Bikes and helmets will be provided. 5th grade students are the only students who can store their bike in the gym. All other grades can either borrow a bike or use their own bike by biking to school every bike session.
Please contact Mrs. Bruecher if you can volunteer at bhbruecher@seattleschools.org or 202.252.5514.
- Phillips Room 201 – Thursday 2/5 and Monday 2/9 8:35-9:10, Wednesday 2/11 10:15-10:45
- Kreiter Room 200 – Wednesday 2/4 10:15-10:45, Friday 2/6, Tuesday 2/10 8:35-9:10
- Mahlik Room 202 – Wednesday 2/4 12:40-1:10, Thursday 2/5 10:35-11:10, Monday 2/9 10:35-11:10
- Mx. Maiani Room 203 – Friday 2/6 10:35-11:10, Tuesday 2/10 10:35-11:10, 2/11 Wednesday 12:40-1:10
- Cooley Room 206 – Wednesday 2/4 9:05-9:35, Friday 2/6 9:15-9:50, Tuesday 2/10 9:15-9:50
- Spicer Room 204 – Thursday 2/5 9:15-9:50 and Monday 2/9 9:15-9:50, Wednesday 2/11 9:05-9:35
- Cooper Room 107 – Wednesday 2/4 12:05-12:35, Friday 2/6 1:50-2;25, Tuesday 2/10 1:50-2:25
- Thomas II Room 106 -Thursday 2/5 1:50-2:25, Monday 2/9 1:50-2:25, Wednesday 2/11 12:05-12:35
SPOILER ALERT… TICKET PRICES INCREASE TONIGHT! Get your tickets now! Auction February 7
Craft Services will be from Dante’s Inferno Dogs this year (included in your ticket price, along with 2 drink tickets each). Dante’s got you covered with veggie dogs and gluten free buns too. We’ll also have an assortment of side dishes for your enjoyment.
What else can you look forward to???
- Raffle prizes (tickets sold for live event only)
- Costume Contest (need inspiration? Find the look book online)
- Kids Night Out at Collaboration Station (reservations must be completed before auction, cost not included in auction ticket price). Email Erin at collaborationstation@aol.com to secure a spot
- Fresh popcorn and candy concessions
- 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 (including the look book!) is available here: Auction Website
Want to donate an item to our auction? It’s not too late! Fill out this form.
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 PM versus Toronto
- March 29, Sunday 4 PM versus Ottawa
- April 18, Saturday 7 PM 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).
Girls on the Run is Back! Starting March 24
The Girls on the Run Spring 2026 Season is right around the corner, and we have limited spots available on the Olympic View team! Girls on the Run is so much more than running. Participants from past seasons shared:
“GOTR was the most exciting thing I’ve ever done!”
“GOTR was the only program I’ve done that I actually felt welcomed in.”
“It was a joy to do GOTR and meet everyone on our team.”
Our program is:
- designed to enhance girls’ social, psychological, and physical skills and behaviors with research-based lessons.
- focused on teaching critical life skills like managing emotions, helping others, making intentional decisions, and resolving conflict.
- delivered by volunteer coaches who complete extensive training focused on fostering an inclusive environment, celebrating individual achievements, and creatively integrating movement in a fun and motivating way.
Our 8-week season runs from the week of March 24 through the week of May 19.
Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-4 p.m. You must have someone available to pick up your student at 4 p.m.
The regional celebratory 5K fun run will take place at On May 18 at Renton Memorial Stadium to cap off the season.
You will be able to complete Winter After School Enrichment. You will not be able to do Spring After School Enrichment.
If your child is in the school musical production, they can miss the 1st week of GOTR for Tech Week.
Connection and teamwork build confidence and resilience in our participants. Girls on the Run provides a safe and inclusive space to thrive and flourish—register your child today!
Partial and full scholarships are available to any family in need. Any reference to “girls” includes gender-expansive and non-binary youth. Visit www.gotrpugetsound.org to learn more and register.
Questions? Email program@girlsrun.org
Volunteer Opportunities
Move-A-Thon Volunteer Needed
Are you looking for a fun and meaningful volunteer opportunity at Olympic View? For those who may not be familiar, the Move-a-Thon is a longstanding and beloved fundraiser that takes place in the spring (this year it’s April 10). Students collect pledges from friends and family and walk or run around the OV blacktop. We are hoping to find a parent who is interested in shadowing the current volunteer this year, then take the lead with her support in 2026-2027. This is a great role for someone who is looking for a project that is already well-organized, student-facing and requires attention only during a portion of the year.
Please reach out to president@OVPTA.org and/or fundraising@OVPTA.org if you are interested in learning more!
Wonderful Wednesday Helpers
Once a month the Art Committee hosts a lunch recess art activity that is absolutely beloved by the students. From 11:05am-11:55pm 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 8:00-9:00 am. If you are able to help 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. 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
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
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.