The Eagle – Week of April 28
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
Plant Sale This Week: Our annual PTA fundraising plant sale is this Friday and Saturday (May 2-3). Beautify your garden and help fund all the amazing programs at the same time.
Staff Appreciation Week: Staff appreciation week is coming up starting the week of May 5. If you want to help out, click here: Staff Appreciation Week
- Tuesday: Grades 4/5 families proving “Comfort Food” lunch
- Wednesday: Grades 2/3 families providing Mexican lunch
- Thursday: K/1 families providing Italian lunch
State Testing next week for Third and Fourth Grade: Grades 3 and 4 are beginning state testing this week. Please make sure they get a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast. Please see the schedule below to help you know which weeks to try to avoid any appointments.
- April 28-May 2: Third and Fourth grade literacy
- May 5-9: Fourth grade math
- May 12-16: 5th grade literacy
- May 19-23: Fifth grade math
- May 27-30: Third grade Math
In partnership,
Mr. Bean (he/him)
Important Dates
Every Wednesday is 1:10 p.m. early release
- Tuesday, April 29 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 29 Ukulele Club 2:30-3:30 p.m. P2 Register Here
- Wednesday, April 30 Wonderful Wednesday – Lunch Recess 11:15 a.m.-12:25 p.m. Blacktop (weather permitting) Volunteer Sign-Up for Lunch Recess
- Wednesday, April 30 Ice Skating Club 1:20-2:45 p.m. Kraken Community Iceplex
- Thursday, May 1 Afterschool Enrichment #2 2:40-3:40 p.m.
- Thursday, May 1 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Friday, May 2 MLL Family Coffee & Conversation 8-8:30 a.m. Room 205
- Friday, May 2 OV Plant Sale 9.a.m-7 p.m.
- Saturday, May 3 OV Plant Sale 9.a.m-3 p.m. (or until sold out)
This Week’s News
Move-A-Thon Pledge Envelopes
We’re marching toward our $20,000 Move-A-Thon goal! Thank you to everyone who has turned in their pledge envelopes. If you haven’t yet, please send them with your student on Monday, or donate online.
MLL Family Coffee & Conversation
Our next MLL Family Coffee & Conversation event will be Friday, May 2 from 8-8:30 a.m. in Room 205. Stop by after drop-off to meet Ms. Modi, Ms. Nancy, Mr. Noel, and Ms. Shukri and discuss what is going on at school. There will be coffee and breakfast snacks as well as Spanish and Somali interpretation. Hope to see you there!
Olympic View Plant Sale is May 2 & 3
Get your BLOOM on!
It’s Plant Sale Week!!! The Annual OV Plant Sale is taking place right in OV’s courtyard on Friday, May 2nd, 9 AM – 7 PM, and Saturday, May 3rd, 9 AM – 3 PM – or until all is sold out.
This year, we’re planning on more than just plants. Here’s what you’ll find at this year’s event:
- Plants sourced from local nurseries and also donated by our community
- Used Books of all kinds
- Bouquets for sale – pre-made or make your own
- Treats and Beverages
- Art and other activities to learn and nurture your creativity
- Master Gardeners information table
- Space to read, relax, and to chat with old and new friends of OV!
All proceeds go to support OVPTA activities and we also hope that this event is an opportunity for our neighborhood to get to meet OV!
Eagles, we need your help to make this event a success! Here is a Plant Sale Wish List:
1. Treats for our bake sale! We’re planning to sweeten this event with fancy treats – and we need your help to fill the shelves! Can you help bring some tasty snacks for the Upscale Bake Sale? Breakfast items, sweet and savory treats are all welcome. Extra credit if they’re inspired by gardening (think herb-infused, floral-decorated or veggie-themed). Please bring them pre-packaged to sell and preferably labeled. You can bring them to the courtyard anytime starting Friday morning. If you’d like us to package your items, please reach out, we’re happy to help.
2. Cardboard boxes: Preferably boxes with low sides, more like cardboard trays. Bring boxes to the courtyard starting Thursday, 4/25. You can pull them from your recycling or swing by any grocery store, tell them you’re getting boxes for a fundraiser and they’ll probably help you fill your car with boxes!
3. Pop-up Tents: Whether to protect our human friends from sun or tender plants from chilly rain, we’ll use any tents you can lend. You can bring them to school anytime and put them on the stage. Please be sure they’re labeled with your name.
4. Folding Tables: We can never have enough tables. You can stack them with the other tables in the front hallway by K2 anytime. Please be sure they’re labeled with your name and we’ll make sure they get back to you.
5. And Most Important: We Need YOU! No plant knowledge necessary! We’ve got jobs for people who like to get their hands dirty and those who would rather stay tidy! Or you can just come show our neighbors the Eagle Way!
On Thursday you can help set up tables and tents, unload trucks, label and organize plants and books, make copies, create and laminate signs, set up the sale, and have fun!
On Friday and Saturday, you can cashier, water thirsty plants, help customers shop, mix fancy coffee drinks, chat with neighbors about OV, clean and fold up tables and tents, and have fun!
Please join us for a shift if you can! Click here to sign up for any of the things listed above and more. Reach out to amchaddock@gmail.com with questions.
Staff Appreciation Week is coming May 5-9!
Hello Olympic View Families! We need your help to show all Olympic View Teachers and Staff just how important they are! Watch for more information about what else you can do, but it’s time to get ready for everyone’s FAVORITE part of the week: Staff lunches! Every year, parents provide lunches for the entire staff.
We’ll need volunteers to bring food and also to set up and clean up. Thanks for helping!!
The Hootenanny is back! May 16
The Olympic View Hootenanny, our very own talent show, is coming back! Students are welcome to share their talent with our community at our Hootenanny on May 16. Permission slips went home in Kid Mail last week. Here’s everything you will need to know about the process.
- Week of April 28 – Sign up online for time slot for auditions
- May 5 – After school auditions
- May 12 after school until 4:45 p.m. – Rehearsal in cafeteria
- May 16, 5:30 p.m. – Hootenanny (students should arrive at 5:00 p.m.)
Talent Acts Info:
- Group talents are accepted and encouraged! (Yes, students can be in more than one act)
- Single acts are great too!
- Acts should be under 3 minutes
- No lip synching
Any music tracks must be sent to Mr. Austin (aubeard@seattleschools.org) before May 5
Questions? Email Ms. Sabrina (snobrien@seattleschools.org)
OVPTA seeks the future of PTA Leadership!
We’re sad to see a lot of our current volunteers graduating soon – are you ready to step in and give back to OV by joining the PTA Board? We want to ensure that all your favorite OV activities continue on!
Volunteering on the PTA Board is a great way to get to know your OV community and be a part of making OV the amazing place we love so much!! Our Board meets monthly and is supportive and friendly!! We can usually arrange childcare so you can attend a meeting, and we usually offer a virtual meeting option, if you just can’t make it in person. We want to make it easy to be a part of the Board – so let us know what you need!
Look for info in upcoming Eagle newsletters on board recruitment events or just reach out today!
We’re looking to fill the following Board positions: Co-President, Co-Treasurer, Co-Fundraising Director, Co-Activities Director, and Co-Enrichment Director.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Chelsea and Chad at president@ovpta.org and we’re happy to chat!
Sounders Tickets for June 1
Olympic View is headed out to the Sounders Match on June 1 at 3 p.m.!
Tickets are $30 and are on sale now. Bring the family to cheer on the squad! And kids will be able to watch the last 20 minutes from the field.
SAVE THE DATE FOR FIELD DAY — FRIDAY, JUNE 6!
Field Day is coming, and we are so excited! Field Day will be on Friday, June 6th, starting with lunch and moving into the afternoon activities. To make this day successful, we need volunteers who can help make this a day to remember for all our students. All students will get a free lunch if they choose to have the lunch offered. Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities! In the meantime, please go to the SPS Volunteer Webpage to update your volunteer status for this year or to complete your volunteer application.
Please contact Kristel Gonzales k.linnes@gmail.com, Chad Cabigting chad.cabigting@gmail.com, or Mrs. Bruecher at bhbruecher@seattleschools.org with any questions.
Volunteer Opportunities
OVPTA Information
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.
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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
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 – Doris Brevoort dbrevoort@seattleschools.org (Long term substitute)
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