The Eagle – Week of March 11
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
Attributes of a Changemaker Assembly: This month we are focusing on the changemaker attribute of courage. Fifth grade will be featured in this assembly.
Honoring Billy Frank Jr.: On Friday, all classes learned about the late Billy Frank Jr., a Nisqually tribe member changemaker. His courageous activism led to what was known as the Fish Wars. This ultimately culminated in the Boldt Decision in 1974. Here is a really cool video we showed the kids. The narrator is actually the voice of Billy Frank Jr. Billy Frank Jr. Video
Science Night on Thursday: Science Night is this Thursday from 5:30-7:30 in the cafeteria. It should be so much fun!
School Budget Update: On Wednesday, I presented our budget update for next year. Similar to other schools throughout the district, Olympic View is facing budget cuts for next year. The biggest impact is that we are not funded any assistant principal position. The staff is weighing scenarios of how to best leverage our limited resources to have a high-functioning school by creating safe and welcoming environments and culturally responsive and rigorous instruction where all students have the supports that they need. Attached is a short survey if you would like to give input: Family Budget Input Survey
Movie Night: I wanted to give a shout out to Billy Thompson for all the work he did in making the PTA movie night a success.
OV Musical: Don’t forget to get tickets for the OV musical. Our talented thespians will be performing “Imagine a Dragon”. Performances will be March 22-24. For more information, see the blurb further on down the Eagle!
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, March 11 Changemaker Assembly 8:10 a.m. “Courage”
- Monday, March 11 Art Committee Meeting 2:45-3:30 p.m. Room 212
- Tuesday, March 12 Choir P2 2:45-4 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 13 Spirit Day: Pajama Day
- Wednesday, March 13 Wonderful Wednesday Origami: The Science of Folding
- Thursday, March 14 Science Night 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, March 14 After School Enrichment #6
- Tuesday, March 19 Choir P2 2:45-4 p.m.
- Thursday, March 21 After School Enrichment #7
- Friday, March 22 School Musical Imagine a Dragon Showtime at 6:00pm; doors open at 5:45pm
- Saturday, March 23 School Musical Imagine a Dragon Showtime at 6:00pm; doors open at 5:45pm
- Sunday, March 24 School Musical Imagine a Dragon Showtime at 12:30pm; doors open at 12:15pm
- Tuesday, March 26 Choir P2 2:45-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 26 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Thursday, March 28 After School Enrichment #8
- Thursday, March 28 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
This Week’s News
Art Committee Meeting – March 11
Monday, March 11, 2:45-3:30PM in Room 212. All are welcome!
Topics to be discussed: Science Night Art Projects, Progress on Land Acknowledgement Art Work, the new Student Art Gallery, Choir, and more
Can’t attend in person? Contact Sarah Wichlacz for an online meeting link! swichlacz@gmail.com
Wonderful Wednesday – March 13
This month’s Wonderful Wednesday Art Activity is Origami: the Science of Folding
Do you have folding skills? Want to learn how to make a paper crane?
VOLUNTEERS are needed! If you are available, stop by OV Wednesday, March 13, from 11-12:30. Any amount of time is helpful.
Show up or RSVP with Sarah Wichlacz swichlacz@gmail.com
OV Science Night – March 14
Thursday, March 14, 5:30-7:30
Over 20 hands-on Exhibits!
Bugs, Birds, Robots and Much More
This year with Pi and Pie!
Can you help? Science Night Volunteer Sign Up
Contact Sarah Wichlacz swichlacz@gmail.com
Spring Musical Imagine a Dragon – March 22, 23, 24
You are invited to Olympic View’s spring musical as performed by OV students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade.
What: Imagine a Dragon – A new musical
When: Friday, March 22, Showtime at 6:00pm; doors open at 5:45pm
Saturday, March 23, Showtime at 6:00pm; doors open at 5:45pm
Sunday, March 24, Showtime at 12:30pm; doors open at 12:15pm
Where: Magnuson Park Theater (7120 62nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115)
Purchase Imagine a Dragon Tickets or look for the paper form coming home in Kid Mail. Only General Admission tickets will be sold at the doors. VIP tickets must be pre-purchased no later than March 15.
Food concessions and flowers will be sold at all three showings. Rose bouquets can be pre-purchased and will be ready at performances. All pre-purchased flowers will include a gift tag. (Fans of our cast can send flowers without attending performances.)
Imagine a Dragon – The dragon is back in town! Well… not really. That’s the story a ragtag band of innkeepers makes up, desperate to draw questing heroes to the struggling Dancing Dragon Inn. Soon the inn is full of unexpected guests, from an army of princesses out to prove their bravery, to a group of overwhelmed heroes trying to hold onto their fame. But what happens if they all discover the innkeepers’ dragon story is made up? Could there be more than one way to save the day? An epic folk-rock score brings magic to this funny, heartfelt fantasy musical.
Land Acknowledgement Art Project
We are starting to plan our Land Acknowledgement Art and we want our Indigenous families to lead.
ALL OV Indigenous students and parents welcome to participate and contribute towards our art project. A tribute to Coast Salish and Indigenous peoples of this land.
Lunch Meeting, March 29th @ OV
More information about the project
Questions? Contact Sarah Wichlacz swichlacz@gmail.com
OVPTA Surplus Grants for 2023-2024!
The PTA Board decided that we can fund some surplus grants this year!
Do you have an idea that supports the OVPTA mission and goals, but you need funds to make it happen? The PTA has designated up to $20,000 to be spent on projects executed by our OV community members. That means YOU, our OV staff and our OV families, can submit a proposal for a project you’ll spearhead! In past years, these mini-grants have funded classroom books, equipment upgrades, outdoor projects, and end of year activities. We’ll be trying to prioritize projects that benefit the most OV students and have longevity, but don’t be afraid to submit a proposal for something outside-the-box! Does it make OV even more amazing than it already is? Let’s hear it! We’ll collect proposals, ask for PTA membership input, and the PTA Board will approve some (but not all) proposals each month until the end of the year, or we reach our spending limit. Find more details and fill out your proposal.
Don’t be intimidated by the proposal, it is just our process to get the information, it does not have to be a professional-looking grant! The PTA Board approved 2 surplus grants at our February Board Meeting.
Please email president@ovpta.org with questions or if you’d like to submit your proposal via paper form.
Reserve your Free UW Athletic Event Tickets Now!
Use the form below to sign up for tickets.
- Baseball UW vs. Oregon – Saturday 5/11 at 5 p.m.
Tickets will be available a few days before each event.
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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