The Eagle – Week of January 12
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
Goodbye to Ms. Sabrina: It is with a sad heart that OV is saying goodbye to our office assistant Sabrina O’Brien, but we are so excited for her new career opportunity. Her last day will be this Friday. Sabrina’s contributions to the OV community are immeasurable. Besides her regular job duties, Sabrina has been instrumental in so many things, including the organizing and distribution of holiday baskets, producing the school musical, fundraising, and serving on the PTA board in so many capacities.
OV partnership with OfficeMax: For the past 2 years, we have had an amazing partnership with OfficeMax in Ballard. Last Wednesday our staff got to go to the store for a shopping spree for $4000. We have received over $20,000 in supplies during this time. If you are in need of any office materials, I encourage you to support this store.
Attribute of a Changemaker Assembly: Our theme for January is “gratitude” and this month’s assembly will feature our second grade!
Spirit Day: This Wednesday is All the Colors Day
PTA General Meeting: Whether you are a PTA member or not, everyone is welcome to come to our General PTA meeting this Wednesday at 6:30 in the cafeteria.
Afterschool Programs: Afterschool programs will resume this Thursday.
No School on January 19: Just a reminder that there will be no school next Monday for MLK Jr. Day.
Multicultural Night: Please make sure to save Wednesday, January 21 on your calendar for our annual Multicultural Night! It is one of the best events of the whole year. And you can’t beat the food!
School Tour: We will have our final school tour this Wednesday, January 14 at 8:30.
Open Enrollment for School Choice Window is Now Open: The window will go from January 5-31. Families will find out the school on February 24.
In partnership,
Mr. Bean (he/him)
Principal, Olympic View
ajbean@seattleschools.org
206-252-5500
Important Dates
Every Wednesday is 1:10pm early release
- Monday, January 12 Changemaker Assembly: Gratitude 8:10 a.m.
- Monday, January 12 Art Committee Meeting 2:45-3:30 p.m. Room 212 or Virtual
- Tuesday, January 13 Art Docent Training 8-9 a.m. Cafeteria
- Wednesday, January 14 Spirit Day: All the Colors Day
- Wednesday, January 14 School Tour 8:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, January 14 Wonderful Wednesday lunchtime art project 11:05-11:55 a.m. – outside playlot OR main lobby hallway for rainy day recess
- Wednesday, January 14 PTA General Meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Cafeteria
- Thursday, January 15 Winter Session After-School Enrichment Begins 2:40-3:40 p.m.
- Monday, January 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – NO SCHOOL Learn More
- Wednesday, January 21 Multicultural Night 5-7 p.m.
- Thursday, January 22 Winter Session After-School Enrichment 2 2:40-3:40 p.m.
- Thursday, January 29 Winter Session After-School Enrichment 3 2:40-3:40 p.m.
This Week’s News
Multicultural Night January 21: Volunteers Needed!
Please consider volunteering to help with Multicultural Night this year! The event will be on Wednesday, January 21 from 5-7 p.m. in the OV Cafeteria. We need volunteers to help set up, run different activity stations, and clean up. There are plenty of options to volunteer, so you can still enjoy the evening and delicious foods!
Learn to Skate at the Kraken IcePlex!
We are excited to offer 2 sessions of FREE skating lessons for OV students on Wednesdays after school. Registration is open for the first session which will run 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25. We have spots for 40 students. Registration closes on January 23, so sign up sooner than later!
If more than 40 students sign up, we will do a lottery and anyone not in the first session will have a spot in the second session in April. Families will be kept together.
Please fill out this form to register (one form per student). Included in the form is a link to sign up as a volunteer. We will need 5-6 volunteers from 1:00-3:00 pm each of the days to run this program. Please email our volunteer coordinator, Melanie Kay, at melaniewkay@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Join fellow Eagles to support the Huskies!
The OVPTA has secured FREE tickets to several UW Husky athletic events! We have tickets to both Women’s and Men’s Basketball. Please sign up using the form linked below and bring your whole family to the game!
- Women’s Basketball vs. Minnesota, January 18 – 3 PM
- Men’s Basketball vs. Oregon, January 25 – 12 PM
OVPTA Presents…Lights, Camera, AUCTION! A night at the movies… February 7
Come to this years red carpet event and help us reach our fundraising goal! Tickets are on sale now! Get your tickets early, prices will increase after January 25.
- February 7, 6-9pm at Lake City Eagles
- Childcare available at Collaboration Station
- Dinner will be served by Dante’s Inferno Dogs
- Raffle tickets will be sold at event
- Costume contest!
- Auction goes live on February 1 and will end during the live event on February 7
All information is available here: Auction Website
We are still looking for donation items! Please reach out to fundraising@ovpta.org if you have any items, experiences or gift cards you can donate.
Seattle Torrent (Women’s Hockey) Tickets
This is the first ever season for The Seattle Torrent and you can see them live at Climate Pledge Arena! Use this link to get the group ticket rate for select Seattle Torrent games this season, with some tickets as low as $37 per person.
- February 27, Friday 7 PM versus Toronto
- March 29, Sunday 4 PM versus Ottawa
- April 18, Saturday 7 PM versus Vancouver
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 11:05am-11:55pm 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 8:00-9:00 am. If you are able to help 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, Sabrina O’Brien, for more information on volunteering: snobrien@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 3:00 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
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
All Staff Directory
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.