The Eagle – Week of May 25
The Eagle
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
No School on Monday: Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow because of Memorial Day.
Volunteer Appreciation: I want to give a heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who make OV such a special place. We would like to celebrate with you on Thursday morning with our Volunteer Appreciation Assembly and reception. The assembly will start at 8:10, and we will have the reception outside the kindergarten classrooms with coffee and treats!
Drop-off Expectations: A few years ago, we had students line up before the bell in the morning and not have them play. This led to a dramatic increase in student readiness to start the day calmly. Please remind your child to calmly line up in the morning. Also, if they bring a ball from home, they are expected to just hold the ball.
Last Chance for Food Donations: Mx. Maiani’s fourth-grade class is doing a food drive and will deliver the donations to the food bank next Friday. If you would like to donate non-perishable goods, please drop them in the box next to the office next Tuesday.
SBA Testing Continues This Week: 3rd-5th grade students continue 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 in at the office after entering the building.
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 25 Memorial Day NO SCHOOL
- Wednesday, May 27 After-School Skating at KCI 1:20-2:50 p.m.
- Thursday, May 28 Volunteer Appreciation Assembly 8:10 a.m. (followed by volunteer reception)
- Thursday, May 28 After-School Enrichment #8 2:40-3:40 p.m.
- Monday, June 1 Changemaker Assembly 8:10 a.m. Cafeteria
- Tuesday, June 2 Instrumental Music Showcase 6 p.m. and OVPTA General Meeting 6:30-8 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 3 Wonderful Wednesday lunchtime art project – 11:05-11:55 a.m. Volunteer Sign-Up
- Wednesday, June 3 After-School Skating at KCI 1:20-2:50 p.m.
- Thursday, June 4 After-School Enrichment Make-Up Session for Art with Ms. Karbula only 2:40-3:40 p.m.
- Friday, June 5 Field Day!
This Week’s News
Volunteer Appreciation Assembly – May 28
The Olympic View Staff welcomes our amazing volunteers to join us in celebration of YOU! We will be honoring our OV Volunteers on Thursday, May 28 in the cafeteria with an assembly at 8:10 and a reception immediately following the assembly. At this assembly we will be presenting our annual awards. Please follow this link to nominate someone in our community.
Ballard Parade 2026
Congratulations to all the students who came out and participated in the Ballard Parade. Lots of long-lasting memories were made. Parents thank you for coming out to support your child. If you see a unicyclist around school congratulate them and ask how the parade experience was for them. Until next year. A Hui Hou ( until we see each other again).
Mrs. Bruecher
Order your 2025-2026 Olympic View Yearbook by June 5
It’s time to order your student’s 2025-2026 Olympic View Yearbook! The yearbook is a 60 page, full color snap shot of this awesome school year. Order yours for $25 via the OVPTA Yearbook Order page or via check (made out to “OVPTA”) or cash using the order form sent home with each student. Be sure to include your child’s name and teacher/room number on this form. We will distribute the books during the last week of school.
All 5th graders will receive a book free of charge. If you are able, please consider donating additional funds to help the PTA pay for these scholarship yearbooks.
Email Greg Flowers at yearbook@ovpta.org with questions. Quantities are limited and orders are due June 5.
After School Enrichment Program Feedback
From our After School Enrichment provider, Hall of Fame Team Camp (HOFTC):
We are busy planning for next school year’s after-school enrichment program and would love your feedback on how to better serve your community. This brief survey should only take a few minutes to complete and all responses are confidential and unidentifiable, unless you provide your contact information in the last question.
Thanks for taking the time to fill this out!
NOTE: If you have already completed the survey sent directly by HOFTC, you do not need to complete it again.
TENTATIVE HOFTC dates for next school year:
- Week of September 21 Fall Quarter registration begins
- Week of October 12 Fall Quarter begins
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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Olympic View PTA
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