The Eagle – Week of May 27
The Eagle – Week of May 27
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
Memorial Day: Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow (Monday, May 27) because of Memorial Day.
Unicyclists: I want to give a huge shout out to Mrs. Bruecher and her team of unicyclists who performed at the Ballard Norwegian Constitution Day Parade on May 17. Check out Mrs. Bruecher’s thank you post below with an awesome photo of our talented unicyclists and their supporters.
PTA General Meeting: The PTA is hosting their final general meeting this Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Food will be served!
Field Day is this Friday: Please make sure that your child does the following:
- Bring a water bottle
- Apply sunscreen at home
- Dress for the activity (covered shoes)
- Wear Move-a-thon shirt from this year 2024
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 into 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:
- 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!
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, May 27 Memorial Day No School
- 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
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. There’ll be food potluck-style plus a movie for any attending kids.
Please sign up to bring food!
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 this Friday, May 31
Field Day is upon us and we are so excited! Field Day will be starting with lunch, then moving into the afternoon outdoor activities with 15 stations.
For a successful field day, we need volunteers who can help make this a day to remember for all our students. We are still looking for 6 lunch helpers, and 5 more 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!
Order Your 2023-2024 Olympic View Yearbook
It’s time to order your student’s 2023-2024 Olympic View Yearbook! The yearbook is a 60 page, full color snap shot of this incredible school year. Order yours online at the Olympic View PTA website or via check (made out to “OVPTA”) or cash using the order form sent home with each student. Be sure to include your child’s name and teacher/room number on this form. We will distribute the books during the last week of school.
If you are able, please consider donating a little extra so we can make sure each fifth grader receives a book, regardless of their ability to pay.
Email Greg Flowers at yearbook@ovpta.org with questions. Quantities are limited. Orders are due June 7.
Ballard Parade
We had 29 students from Olympic View participate in the 50th anniversary of the Ballard parade. Each year we join Whittier Elementary is this joyous event. Our students were able to show their unicycle skills and hard work to the community of Seattle. As I close out another year of this event I want to take the time to thank all the families who brought their children to participate. The gift of this experience will be lasting over their life.
Mahalo,
Mrs. Bruecher
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!
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! Let us know what activities the PTA should continue.
- Who deserves an award for outstanding volunteer this year? Submit your volunteer nomination. The awards will be presented at the Volunteer Recognition Assembly on June 6 at 8:10 a.m.
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.