The Eagle – Week of May 11
The Eagle
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
Thanks for the Staff Appreciation Week! Thank you to all the people who made such delicious food and who helped organize all the delicious meals. This meant so much to our staff who needed that extra bump to finish the year strong!
Hootenanny on Friday: Our annual talent show is coming this Friday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria!
May Attribute of a Changemaker: This month we are focusing on the idea of community. Kindergarten will be leading our assembly on Monday.
Spirit Day: As a way to celebrate community, this Wednesday will be “OV Spirit Day”. It would be great if every student wore their shirt from the Move-a-thon (or some other OV gear).
SBA Testing Begins This Week: 3rd-5th grade students begin state testing this week. Please make sure your kids get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time, as testing begins first thing in the morning.
Signing in at the Office: Just a reminder that all visitors must sign into the office after entering the building.
New Cell Phone Policy: SPS is implementing a new cell phone policy. For grades K-8, the expectations are that cell phones are “away for the day.” This means that they need to be turned off and safely secured. If a staff member sees a phone, the staff member will take the phone, and the phone will be returned to the student at the end of the day. If it continues to happen, then families will be contacted, and a more restrictive plan will be implemented.
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, May 11 Hootenanny Rehearsal 2:30-4 p.m. Cafeteria
- Monday, May 11 Art Committee monthly meeting 2:45-3:30 p.m. Room 212 and Virtual Meeting Link
- Tuesday, May 12 Art Docent Training, 8 a.m. Cafeteria (project 5 of 5)
- Tuesday, May 12 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 12 Ukulele Club 2:30-3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 13 Spirit Day: OV Gear
- Wednesday, May 13 After-School Skating at KCI 1:20-2:50 p.m.
- Thursday, May 14 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Thursday, May 14 Ukulele Club 2:30-3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 14 After-School Enrichment #6
- Friday, May 15 Hootenanny Talent Showcase 6-7:30 p.m. Cafeteria
- Tuesday, May 19 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 19 Ukulele Club 2:30-3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 20 After-School Skating at KCI 1:20-2:50 p.m.
- Thursday, May 21 Ukulele Club 2:30-3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 21 After-School Enrichment #7
This Week’s News
Hootenanny, May 15 – 6 p.m.
Join us this Friday for our annual talent show! Come cheer on our students as they showcase their talent. This event is always a fun way to spend a Friday evening. Snacks available to purchase. Event is free to attend.
Lost & Found Reminder
Our Lost & Found has been set up outside since last Friday, and many coats, sweaters, and shirts are still waiting to be claimed.
Any remaining items after this weekend will be donated.
Please:
• Encourage your student to check Lost & Found regularly
• Label jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles, and lunch boxes with your child’s name
• Build a quick “Lost & Found check” into your family’s weekly routine
Thank you for helping us reunite items with their owners and keep our Lost & Found manageable!
Plastic Bottles Needed!
Mx. Maiani’s class needs your help! We’ve decided to use our class points to make bottle rockets! So fun 😊. Do you have plastic soda bottles that you could rinse and donate for this project? 20 oz, 1L or 2L size plastic bottles would be great. Please drop off clean plastic bottles to room 203 or leave them with the main office.
Thanks for your help! -Mx. Maiani’s 4th grade class
COLLECTING DONATIONS! Deadline is May 15
Mx. Maiani’s 4th grade class is collecting food donations to take to the University District Food Bank. If you can donate, please drop off non-perishable food items outside the main office, or inside room 203. We will accept canned goods, packaged food, boxed meals, bagged food, etc. Deadline is May 15. Reach out to Mx. Maiani at hapiercemaia@seattleschools.org for questions!
Thank you!
Free UW Tickets – Two Baseball Games! May 15 & 16
The OVPTA is excited to share even more FREE tickets to UW Husky athletic events this year!!! We have tickets to two more Baseball games! Sign up using the form linked below and bring your whole family to the game!
Tickets first come, first serve if we run out. Contact Rob at wilson5113@gmail.com for any questions.
BASEBALL
- May 15, Friday 6 p.m. versus UCLA
- May 16, Saturday 12 p.m. versus UCLA
Tickets first come, first serve if we run out. Contact Rob at wilson5113@gmail.com for any questions.
Ballard Parade Sunday, May 17: Come Support our Unicyclists
Please join us on Sunday May 17 for the Ballard Parade from 6-8 pm. Our unicyclists will be joining Whittier Elementary. This is our 19th or so year of riding. The parade starts at 62nd and 24th Ave NW & ends at Ballard Ave and Ione St.
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! This is an abbreviated session and will focus on peer mentoring and teamwork. 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: 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 May 12 and ending on June 9.
Scholarships will be available. Please feel free to email with any questions: okhelbach@seattleschools.org
- Olivia Helbach
Field Day is FRIDAY, JUNE 5th
Field Day is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited! This year’s event will take place on Friday, June 5th, beginning with lunch and continuing into an afternoon of activities featuring 14 stations. All students will get a free lunch if they choose to have the lunch offered.
Field Day is a wonderful opportunity for our Olympic View community to come together and celebrate. To make this a day to remember for all our students, we’d love your help! We need donations of sidewalk chalk, volunteers to assist with lunch prep, service, and cleanup, and 30–40 helpers to run the Field Day stations. Field Day Volunteer Sign-Up.
All volunteers must be registered with Seattle Public Schools. Please visit the SPS Volunteer Portal Guide to update your volunteer status for this year or to complete your volunteer application.
Please contact Kristel Gonzales (k.linnes@gmail.com) or Mrs. Bruecher (bhbruecher@seattleschools.org) with any questions.
Thank you—and get ready for a super fun time!
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 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, Emily Sheppard, for more information on volunteering: ejsheppard@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 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 – Emily Sheppard ejsheppard@seattleschools.org
School Nurse – Angie Sterwald (Mon/Thurs) amsterwald@seattleschools.org
Nurse Fax: 206-743-3157
Counselor – Mariana Rosales marosales@seattleschools.org
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