Letter from Principal Bean

Dear Families,

Kindergarten Gingerbread Drama Project: Thanks to the generous support of the PTA, each grade level gets to have a unique artist-in-residence experience. Last week, kindergarten started their annual Gingerbread Drama Project. For the next few weeks, classes are creating and performing their own unique version of the classic “Gingerbread Man” story, by collectively developing their own unique characters/settings/problems and acting out the story. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn about story telling while incorporating drama. They will perform on Friday, December 15 at 8:15 in the cafeteria. 

Virtue of the Month: During December, our Changemaker virtue will focus on respect. Third grade will be leading the Virtue Assembly on December 11.  

Movie Night: Thank you to the PTA and especially Billy Thompson and Tom Fanelli for putting on another amazing movie night last Friday. 

Awesome Field Trips: Last week, grades 3-5 got to go skating at the Kraken Ice Skating Complex. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped. On Monday, the first grade is going to the aquarium. There will be other field trips, so make sure you get your volunteer paperwork in. Kids love it when their family members volunteer for field trips!  

Morning Drop Off: Please do not drop off students before 7:40 a.m. because we do not have any staff members on duty to supervise.  

Family Income Surveys: So far, I only have 39 percent of families who have responded to the parent income survey. Olympic View receives lots of resources since we are a Title 1 school. Part of the way this is figured out is by families filling out this survey. It only takes a few minutes. The information will only be used to help your school receive funding from state and federal programs. Please follow this link. It is translated into Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

Family Income Survey
 
In Partnership! 

Mr. Bean (He/him) 

Ms. Roosma’s Corner

This is our last week talking about Community. I have issued a challenge to students in this video and I would encourage you to talk with your kiddo about this as well. How does being a part of a community help us to be changemakers? When we dive deeper into this question, it really has to do with being connected with other people. I don’t know about you, but every day that I come to OV, the kids help me to be a better person. I find myself dreaming of what I can do to make things better, to shift my conversations to better support students. Being an active part of different communities gives us so much and I encouraged the students to think about what communities they want to be a part of.  Perhaps you at home can help your kiddo think of communities where your family is already involved?

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, December 4 Musical rehearsals begin (M/T/Th) 3:40-5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, December 7 After School Enrichment Session #7 2:40-3:40 p.m.
• Monday, December 11 Changemaker Assembly – Respect 8:10 a.m.
• Wednesday, December 13 Spirit Day Pajama Day
• Thursday, December 14 After School Enrichment Session #8 2:40-3:40 p.m.
• Friday, December 15 Gingerbread Performance (Kinders only) Cafeteria 8:15 a.m.
• Friday, December 15 Winter Assembly 12:50 p.m.
• Saturday, December 16 Comic Workshop Northgate Library 4-5:30 p.m.
• December 18-January 1 Winter Break NO SCHOOL

This Week’s News

Donate Now – Holiday Baskets

With the holidays approaching, we are providing support to our OV families with Holiday baskets. To make this possible, we rely on donations from our OV community and beyond. Please donate if you are able to and/or share this link on social media or with friends and family. Thank you so much for helping to make the holidays brighter with your generosity!

Deadline to RECEIVE items at Olympic View is DECEMBER 12.

OVPTA News

Snapdoodle Toys – All Locations. PTA Give Back Week! Sunday, December 3rd through Thursday, December 7th, shop at any Snapdoodle Toys (in-person or via phone only) and mention your favorite PTA — we’d love you to say Olympic View(!) and If you shop at Snapdoodle Toys 20% of your purchase will go to your PTA of choice.

Minted will donate 15% of your purchase back to the OVPTA! Use our code FUNDRAISEOLYMPICVIEW when you shop for stationary, holiday cards, gifts and much more. You’ll also receive 20% off your purchase when you use the code. Happy Shopping! Minted will donate 15% of your purchase back to the OVPTA!

Press Then Press is an on-line retailer specializing in hard ciders from around the US and World. Now through January 31, 2024, Press Then Press will donate a portion of all sales when using the promo code “OVPTA” to Olympic View PTA. It’s a delicious way to support our organization! Use the promo code “OVPTA” at checkout to get free delivery and to make sure your purchase supports OVPTA.

Project 9 Brewing and Sammich Seattle Fundraiser – December 6

Olympic View is partnering with Project 9 Brewing and Sammich Seattle next Wednesday, December 6 from 3:30-8:00.

10% of all food and beverage sales will be donated back to OV.

Come have a beverage (beer, cider, seltzer and non alcoholic options available), skip cooking for the night and enjoy some Sammich all while supporting our school. Hope to see you there!

Comic Workshop coming to Northgate Library, December 16

Do you have a child who LOVES comics?  Come learn to draw comics at the Northgate Branch of Seattle Public Library on Saturday, December 16th.  Graphic Novelist David Lasky will be hosting a Comic Workshop from 4:00-5:30pm.  Learn new techniques, have snacks, and meet some other comic loving kids.  Space is limited.  Please see the flyer to reserve your space.

Multicultural Night Planning – Come Share Your Ideas!

We need your help planning Multicultural Night. Please share your ideas (performances, music, games, cultural displays, special guests) OR  join the planning committee. No experience necessary.

Contact – swichlacz@gmail.com 

UW Athletic Event Tickets – January 6 and February 2

There is still time Use the form below to sign up for tickets.

• Men’s Basketball vs Oregon State Saturday 1/6 at 3pm 
• Women’s Basketball vs Utah Friday 2/2 at 7pm

Save the Date

The annual OVPTA Flying Forward Fundraiser Auction is scheduled for February 10, 2024 at the Eagles Lodge on Lake City Way! This year’s theme is: Flying Through The Decades! Dust off your favorite poodle skirt or bell bottoms, and get ready to raise money to support our OV Community! More information (including ticket sales and online auction information to be released in January). 

Do you have an auction item/experience to donate? Please reach out to fundraising@ovpta.org or go to our auction procurement form.

Volunteer Opportunities

Library Volunteers Wanted

Calling all volunteers!  We are looking for a few parents who would be willing to volunteer in the library. Volunteers will help pick up books from classrooms, check books in, and return books to their shelves.  Occasional special project may also arise throughout the year and your help would be greatly appreciated.

Eagle Pack Volunteers Needed (and bags too)

The Eagle Pack program provides weekend food bags for any family that requests one. 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 packing on Friday mornings from about 8:00-9:00 am. If you are able to help during this timeframe, we would be grateful for your help!

We would love to have some consistent volunteers, so if you can commit to one or more Fridays a month, that would be helpful. 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. Questions? Contact k.linnes@gmail.com  

We also need 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.

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.

School Breakfast and Lunch

Our breakfast and lunch menus are now up on the SPS website!

Individual milk purchase (with home lunch) costs $.75

Preparing for Winter Weather

Want to know what to do if there is bad weather? Learn more about preparing for winter weather.

Want to support your student’s classroom teacher?

Donate to Your Student’s Classroom Teacher

Show your school spirit with Olympic View Spirit Wear

Choose from Kids, Women, and Men’s sizes. We have t-shirts, long sleeved, crewnecks and hoodies now available in purple, crimson, and green! 

How to Volunteer

All volunteers must complete the online form.

Join the Olympic View Parent Teacher Association

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

Eagle Packs

Would you like your student(s) to receive a food bag each week? Please fill out a request form to be added to the list. Questions? Please reach out to counselor Joyce Rho jecho@seattleschools.org.

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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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.