The Eagle – Last Week of School
June 10, 2024 – The Eagle Newsletter
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
Puberty/Sexual Health Talk: I am excited to announce that Kai Kunkel, the Program Manager for SPS’s Student Health Outreach department, is going to give a talk to OV families on Monday evening via Teams from 6:30-7:30. This workshop is geared for intermediate families but is open to anyone! The focus of the conversation will be to better understand SPS’s age-appropriate and inclusive approach to Sexual Health education and to provide guidance on how to talk about this subject with your own child based on your home values.
You can join at this link: Join the meeting now
Juneteenth: School will be closed on Wednesday to observe Juneteenth, which is now a national holiday! All classes will learn about the history of this day on Tuesday. If you would like to learn more, you can follow this link: Juneteenth
Friday 1-Hour Early Release: As a reminder, on the last day of school, students get out at 1:25!
Spirit Week: The last week of school is “Spirit Week”. Each day we will have a different theme.
- Monday, June 17- Glitter, Sparkle, Shimmer, Shiny, Light-up Day
- Tuesday, June 18- Animal Day
- Thursday, June 20- Rainbow Day
- Friday, June 21- Dress like its summer vacation
5th Grade Graduation: Congratulations class of 2031! Come celebrate their accomplishments on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Teacher Positions for Next Year: Here are the tentative teaching assignments for next year.
- Kindergarten: Anna Cieslar, Helen Fenigsohn, Alexandra Abercrombie (kindergarten/first-grade split)
- First grade: Jessica Mora, Jennifer Dunne, Alexandra Abercrombie (kindergarten/first-grade split)
- Second grade: Kristin Schwab, Anna Geldenhuys (back from maternity leave!), Margaret Cooper
- Third grade: Lucy Cooley, Cindy Weiser-Kornbluh
- Fourth grade: Heather Pierce-Maiani, Cicely Spicer
- Fifth grade: Halle Mahlik, Matt Kreiter, Caroline Phillips
- Intervention: Elisabeth Grace, Maddy Murphy
- Specialists: Barbara Bruecher (PE), Olivia Helbach (Music), Art teacher TBD (interviews this week)
- Multi-Language Learner: Rachel Heideman
- Special Education: Erin Smith, Mary Shales, Jean Nelson
- Librarian: Kristi Leland
- Counselor: Joyce Rho
Lost and Found: When the year ends, we will be donating all unclaimed clothes, so please come check out the lost and found.
Device Return: Computer devices will be collected on June 17 and 18, Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure to find all the chargers and cases, as well.
In Partnership!
Mr. Bean (He/him)
Ms. Roosma’s Corner
For a complete collection of Ms. Roosma’s Monday Morning Messages, check out her page on our Olympic View Website: Assistant Principal Rachel Roosma
Important Dates
Every Wednesday is 1:10pm early release
- Monday, June 17 Spirit Day “Glitter, sparkle, shimmer, shiny, light up” Day
- Monday, June 17 Device Collection
- Tuesday, June 18 Spirit Day “Animal” Day
- Tuesday, June 18 Device Collection
- Tuesday, June 18 5th Grade Graduation 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 19 Juneteenth NO SCHOOL
- Thursday, June 20 Spirit Day “Rainbow” Day
- Friday, June 21 Spirit Day “Dress like it’s summer vacation” Day
- Friday, June 21 Last Day of School – 1-hour early release (1:25 p.m.)
This Week’s News
Incoming Kindergartener Summer Playdates
All playdates take place on the Olympic View playground. Keep an eye on the “Friends of Olympic View” FB page for any changes during the summer.
- Thursday, July 25 6-7pm
- Sunday, August 18 11am-12pm
- Thursday, August 22 12-1pm (playdate plus bring your own picnic)
Student Device Collection
Students will be turning in their SPS laptops and iPads this coming Monday (6/17) & Tuesday (6/18). If your child has never brought their device home (grades K-2) your child’s teacher will help with device collection.
Families of 3rd-5th graders, if your child has brought their district laptop home, please help them remember to return their laptops no later than next Tuesday (6/18). This includes laptop chargers and cases, if your child has one of the those.
All students missing a device will be charged a fine from the district.
Fresh Bucks Program
We have the opportunity to enroll some families in the Fresh Bucks Program, if you enroll, you can buy $40/month of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
If you think this would help your family, please consider enrolling. It takes around 30 minutes per application. Please reach out to Joyce Rho if you plan to enroll on Monday, June 17, so we can ensure all families are served. If you are unable to come, you can send someone on your behalf as long as they have all needed documentation for you.
Please bring a document to verify your address (ex. medical bill, photo ID, utility bill). That’s all you will need – no proof of income is needed. You will be able to leave with a card and be able to buy fruits and vegetables immediately after the sign up!
If you have any questions, please reach out to counselor Joyce Rho at jecho@seattleschools.org or 206-252-5509. Thank you!
Students with Medications in the Office
Meds must be picked up and signed out by a parent or adult guardian on the last day of school. If you would like meds sent home in students’ backpacks, you must message Nurse Angie and give this permission. All controlled meds must be picked up by an adult.
Students will need properly filled out Medication Authorization forms AND unexpired inhalers and epi pends turned into the office before the first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year.
Questions? Ask Nurse Angie amsterwald@seattleschools.org
Medication Authorizations for the 2024/25 School Year
This information is for parents of students who require medication at school.
Students with severe or life threatening conditions MUST have medication at school. If your child has asthma or serious allergies, it is a legal requirement the school be notified and have the appropriate emergency medications in the building. Students cannot self-carry their medications in elementary school. Medications must be kept in the office.
Please compete the following steps before the beginning of the next school year:
- Complete and sign the attached Medication Authorization form. Note there is one specifically for Asthma, one for Life Threatening Allergies/Anaphylaxis, and a general form for all other medications. Please note each medication requires it’s own form. AsthmaLife Threatening AllergiesGeneral Medication Authorization
- Your doctor must fill out and sign the form. Until I receive the complete form (signed and filled out by you and your doctor) the authorization is not complete. I can help by faxing this form to your doctor.
- Before the first day of school 2024-25, please bring the appropriate medication to the nurse’s office.
- If your student will be attending a different school, please call the school office to make sure the nurse has received all the appropriate information for your student.
Please reach out to Nurse Angie if you have questions. amsterwald@seattleschools.org
Summer Reading Recommendations from the Library
Summer is a perfect time for reading! This week your child should have brought home a list of reading recommendations put together by Mrs. Leland and a team of NE school librarians. Book titles are grouped by grade levels, but please encourage your child to read what they want! Better yet, find a book that sounds good and read it together. This list of books can also be found online.
If you have a 5th grader about to head off to middle school, your readers also brought home two sheets with reading recommendations. One has a comprehensive list of titles created by Ms. Christiansen and Ms. Sterling at JAMS and Eckstein Middle Schools.
Wishing you a summer full of reading!
First Day of School Supplies will be handled by the OV PTA again this year!
Thanks for all your constructive feedback on our survey – this is a REALLY big job for us – so we’re happy to hear how important it is to OV. We’re still hoping to find some more help this summer. Can you help shop for items, store supplies over the summer, or help with inventory and distribution? Let us know at president@ovpta.org. Please also be on the lookout at the end of summer for a link to donate to help the PTA offset the cost of buying the supplies. Enjoy your summer – and don’t worry about school supply shopping!!!
Which activities should the PTA continue next year?
We know that everyone is giving as much volunteer time as they can and we appreciate all you do for the PTA, but we also know that we’ve struggled to find volunteers for many activities this year. Can you help us decide if the PTA is doing too much? Let us know what activities and programs are most important to you. Let us know what activities the PTA should continue.
OVPTA Board still has openings – want to join the fun?
Next year’s PTA Board is a friendly and supportive group! We’ve got oldies and newbies and we’re going to have a great time this year! Volunteering on the PTA Board is a great way to be in the know about what’s happening at OV! Our Board meets monthly, we can usually arrange childcare so you can attend a meeting, and we offer a virtual meeting option. We’re looking to find one more Co-Fundraising Director and one more Co-Activities Director. See descriptions and our current help wanted info! If you have any questions, please reach out to Andrea and Chad at president@ovpta.org and we’re happy to chat!
Volunteer Opportunities
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.
How to Volunteer
All volunteers must complete the online form.
Join the Olympic View Parent Teacher Association
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.
Resources
Looking for additional resources? Please go to our Family Resource Page:
Contact Us
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 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
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 – Joyce Rho jecho@seattleschools.org
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