The Eagle – Week of May 20
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
Girls on the Run: This morning the Girls on the Run team is running their 5K race down at Renton Memorial Stadium. Good luck to the girls. You have worked so hard. I want to give a huge shoutout to Lucy Cooley for leading the team and coaches Jenn Dunne, Shukri Wehelie, Nurse Angie and Superstar supporters Jayde Bryant, Caroline Phillips, and Heather Pierce-Maiani. Below is a picture of all the girls, the coaches, and family members who are running with the girls.
School Closures: As you might have heard, the school board gave permission for the the district to close up to 20 schools. This would save the district a significant amount of money and all schools to be “well resourced”. I do not have any insight onto what schools will be closed, but I have heard nothing about Olympic View. If you would like to participate in a community meeting, you can attend any of the following:
- Saturday, May 25, 10:30 a.m. – noon, Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave.
- Tuesday, May 28, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Roosevelt High School, 1410 NE 66th St.
- Saturday, June 1, 10:30 a.m. – noon, Chief Sealth International High School, 2600 SW Thistle St.
- Tuesday, June 4, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Zoom meeting
Translation and interpretation services will be provided!
Field Day is Right Around the Corner: Volunteers needed. Please sign up in the link below. It will be on Friday, May 31.
5th Grade SBA Testing: SBA Testing continues for fifth grade this week. If you are planning any appointments, please check in with your child’s teacher to make sure it is not during a testing session. In addition, please make sure your student gets to bed on time and has a good breakfast.
PTA General Meeting: The PTA is hosting their final general meeting next Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Food will be served!
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
- Tuesday, May 21 Choir P2 2:45-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 21 “Imagine a Dragon” Cast and Crew Party 3:45-5 p.m.
- Thursday, May 21 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 22 Garden Work Party 1:10-3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 23 Afterschool Enrichment Session #5
- Saturday, May 25 Free Skating Kraken Community Iceplex 2-3 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 28 Choir P2 2:45-4 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 28 Garden Work Party 1:10-3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 30 General PTA Meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Cafeteria
- Thursday, May 30 Afterschool Enrichment Session #6
- Friday, May 31 Field Day
This Week’s News
Garden Work Parties
Two Wednesdays in the garden! May 22nd and 29th please join us afterschool from 1:10 until 3:30 weeding and planting in the Olympic view garden. Email generousgardening@gmail.com or talk to Heather Abbott if you have any questions.
Kraken Community Iceplex – FREE Skating – Saturday, May 25
In partnership with the Seattle Kraken, the OV PTA is proud to announce a FREE ice skating opportunity at the Kraken Community Iceplex (KCI) in Northgate on Saturday, May 25 from 2 PM to 3 PM. This event is open to the entire OV community – adults & kids!
We’ll have a check-in table setup in the main lobby where parents/guardians can fill out the waiver form to get skating wristbands for their family. There will be some skate aids available for use and a skate monitor from KCI. Kids are encouraged to bring helmets/safety gear if they have them (there will also be some helmets available for temporary use at the rink).
Please note: this is not a drop-off event – kids must be accompanied by an adult.
We hope to see you there!
SUN Bucks program
Please check out the link below to see if you can qualify for SUN Bucks program which supports families who might need food during the summer time. This is a program which allows Washington Children to be provided with access to food during the summer months. “The SUN Bucks benefits, a one-time payoff of $120 per eligible child in each household, will be deposited onto new SUN Bucks cards and mailed beginning in early June.” Applications will be accepted through August 31.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me at jecho@seattleschools.org or 206-252-5509. Thank you!
OVPTA General Membership Meeting – Thursday, May 30
The OVPTA will be holding a General Membership Meeting May 30 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the OV cafeteria. We’ll have dinner, dessert, and entertainment for any attending kids.
We’ll be discussing the PTA budget and the PTA Board for next year. In addition to PTA business, OV’s Principal Andrew Bean will give us an OV update and answer questions.
All OV community members are welcome to attend and participate, but only members can vote on PTA matters. Scholarships for membership are always available (membership@ovpta.org).
Please email president@ovpta.org if you have any questions.
Field Day is almost here! Friday, May 31
Field Day is coming up, and we are so excited! Field Day will be held on Friday, May 31st, starting with lunch and moving into the afternoon outdoor activities with 15 stations. To make this day successful, we need volunteers who can help make this a day to remember for all our students. We need lots of sidewalk chalk, 10 lunch helpers, and 40 volunteers to help run the Field Day stations. All students will get a free lunch if they choose to have the lunch offered.
Please make sure you are approved to volunteer. Apply or Renew Volunteer Application
This is such a great time for our Olympic View Community to join in on the fun! Please volunteer and help make one of our favorite days a success. See you there!
Please contact Kristel Gonzales at k.linnes@gmail.com, Chad Cabigting at chad.cabigting@gmail.com or Mrs. Bruecher at bhbruecher@seattleschools.org with any questions.
Thank you, and prepare yourself for a wonderful, fun-filled time!
The OVPTA has questions! And YOU have the answers!!
Here are a few quick (we promise) surveys to let us know what you think. You’re always welcome to email president@ovpta.org, if you’ve got more to say.
- Do you want the PTA to purchase First Day of School Supplies again this Fall? Or would you rather do your own shopping? Please respond to this short survey to let us know what you think.
- Which activities should the PTA continue next year? Let us know what can go and what should stay! Click here to let us know.
- Who deserves an award for outstanding volunteer this year? Follow this link to submit your nomination. The awards will be presented at the Volunteer Recognition Assembly on June 6 at 8:10 a.m.
Thank you all for your generous clothing donations
The only remaining need is for size 6-8 stretchy pants/sweat pants. Shorts are also ok.
We appreciate you stocking the clothing cabinet for our students.
Nurse Angie
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
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.