The Eagle – Week of October 27
The Eagle – Week of October 27
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
School-Wide Tardy Goal: I have shared many times about the volume of tardies we have. I compared Olympic View’s tardy data with the district and was shocked to see such a huge discrepancy.
There are so many reasons why getting to school on time is so important!
- You learn more!
- You teach your child the importance of being punctual.
- You help your child’s regulation and connection. When you join the class on time, you experience the class routines and have opportunities to connect with your peers. It creates a sense of belonging. This is so important for the brain to be ready to learn.
No Costumes on Halloween: Just a reminder that there are no costumes at school on Halloween.
Need Photos for Veterans Day Assembly: As we prepare for our annual Veterans Day Assembly, we would love your contributions! Do you have a family member, or even yourself, who has served in the military? Please submit a photo of your Veteran and include the following:
- Time of active duty (ex: 1970-2000)
- Name of Veteran
- Rank of Veteran
- Military Branch
- Name of OV student
- Relationship to OV student
Please have all submissions in by October 29 end of day. All submissions can be emailed to Ms. Sabrina – snobrien@seattleschools.org
In partnership,
Mr. Bean (he/him)
Principal, Olympic View
ajbean@seattleschools.org
206-252-5500
Important Dates
Every Wednesday is 1:10pm early release
- Tuesday, October 28 LEGO Robotics (5th Grade) 2:30-4 p.m. Room 203
- Thursday, October 30 After School Enrichment 2:40-3:40 p.m.
- Monday, November 3 Veterans’ Day Assembly 8:10 a.m. Cafeteria
- Tuesday, November 4 Choir 2:30-3:30 p.m. PM P2
- Tuesday, November 4 LEGO Robotics (5th Grade) 2:30-4 p.m. Room 203
- Wednesday, November 5 OVPTA General Meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Cafeteria
- Thursday, November 6 After School Enrichment 2:40-3:40 p.m.
This Week’s News
Veterans Day Assembly – Pictures due October 29
As we prepare for our annual Veterans Day Assembly, we would love your contributions! Do you have a family member, or even yourself, who has served in the military? Please submit a photo of your Veteran and include the following:
- Time of active duty (ex: 1970-2000)
- Name of Veteran
- Rank of Veteran
- Military Branch
- Name of OV student
- Relationship to OV student
Please have all submissions in by October 29 end of day. All submissions can be emailed to Ms. Sabrina – snobrien@seattleschools.org
The assembly will be on Monday, November 3, at 8:10 a.m. We invite you to this assembly, but we especially want you to invite the Veterans in your life, so we can honor them and show them our appreciation for their service.
Thanksgiving and Holiday Baskets
Hi families,
Thanksgiving and the Holidays are around the corner!
Please note that Thanksgiving and Holiday baskets are given to the first families on the list. If you have any questions, please reach out to our counselor Joyce Rho at jecho@seattleschools.org. Thank you!
Update: Direct Ask Flying Forward Fund
We are a little over halfway through the month and have raised $11,085 of our $20,000 goal. Thank you to all who have donated already! We still have a ways to go so keep those blue envelopes coming in, drop off in person at the General PTA meeting on November 5, or donate at the link below. Don’t forget to share with family, friends, or neighbors who would like to support OV, and remember employer matching!
Giving Opportunity for WA State Employees: Are a WA state employee? The WA State Combined Fund Drive is running from now until early December, and the OVPTA is already registered as a participating 501c3. Current state employees as well as retirees can donate using the Charity Code 0481688. There is no matching donations through this program, but it makes it easy to give via payroll deduction.
Coat Drive
As the colder months are approaching, Olympic View is running a coat drive to ensure every child stays warm this winter. Your generosity will help provide a cozy layer of warmth for children who may not have adequate winter wear. Together, we can make a big difference in the lives of our students!
We would love for the coat drive to be fulfilled by the end of October, but we will run the drive until each child that needs a coat has one. If you would like to purchase elsewhere, feel free. Just please select a coat of same size and similar color and click “I bought this gift.” That will remove it from the registry, and you can drop it off or have it shipped to Olympic View. We are specifically looking for coats that are insulated, hooded, and water resistant.
The prices are regular price, and don’t update with sales. Please click through to stores for current pricing.
Help Our 5th Graders Experience the Magic of the Olympic Peninsula!
We are raising funds to send our 5th grade class to nature camp for their end of the year trip. Last year we were funded by Washington’s Outdoor Education Grant but state funding was cut this year for that program so we are now on our own. Every bag of popcorn you buy brings them one step closer to an unforgettable experience! Delivery available direct or to your student at OV. Arrives in time for the holidays!
Please reach out to Danielle at dadam3984@gmail.com with any questions!
Kraken Community Iceplex – Free Skating – Saturday, Nov 1
Looking for a way to have your kids burn off all their post-Halloween sugar-fueled energy? How about some free ice skating! 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, November 1 from 4:15 PM to 5:45 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!
Skating Volunteers Needed in PE
Skating will be coming to Olympic View the first two weeks in November. Volunteers are needed for the 1st and 2nd grade students. Volunteers will be helping with getting gear on. Students can bring their own skates, helmets, and safety gear. Otherwise, skates, helmets and safety gear will be provided. I am also encouraging students to practice tying a bow.
Below is the schedule. Hopefully, this will help you decide.
- Dunne: Monday, and Thursday 11/3, and 11/6, 11/10 and 11/13th time will be 1:10-1:45 Wednesday 11/5 time will be 8:30-9:00
- Mora: Tuesday and Friday 11/4 and 11/7, Friday 11/14 time 1:10-1:45 Wednesday 11/12 8:30-9:00
- Messerly: Tuesday and Friday 11/4 and 11/7, Friday 11/14 time 12:30-1:05 Wednesday 11/12 11:30-12:00
- Hill: Monday and Thursday 11/3 and 11/6, 11/10 and 11/13 time will be 1:50-2:25 Wednesday 11/12 time will be 12:05-12:35
- Thomas: Tuesday and Friday 11/4 and 11/7, Friday 11/14 time will be 1:50-2:25 Wednesday 11/5 12:05-12:35
OV PTA Movie Night – Friday, Nov 14 – Save the Date!
Save the date: our first OV PTA movie night is coming up on Friday, Nov 14. More details coming soon including food offerings and movie selection. Interested in volunteering? If so, please reach out to Tom & Rob at activities@ovpta.org. Thanks!
Thank you for joining us at the OV Fall Festival!
This event is not possible without the help of students, staff, volunteers, alumni, and the whole rest of the community. We’d love to gather your feedback on the event and how we can improve for future years. Kids and parents are both welcome to respond, fill out a new survey for each person. Survey entries will be entered to win Olympic View prizes!!!!!
Save the Date: February 7, 2026
OVPTA Presents: Lights, Camera, Auction – A Night at the Movies
Details and ticket info coming soon!
Do you have something you can donate to our auction? Tickets to the theater or a game… A weekend at your vacation house… Gift cards for a local restaurant… Themed baskets… Please reach out to fundraising@ovpta.org
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Volunteer Opportunities
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
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
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
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