The Eagle – Week of October 07
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
Trivia Night: It was my twin’s birthday party, so I missed trivia night on Saturday. I want to give a big shout out to Jeremy Behrens for running the event!
Rainy Day Drop-Off: Just a friendly reminder that during drop-off, and especially on rainy days, we need to keep the traffic moving, so please make sure to do the following:
- Student should exit on the passenger side
- Student should be ready to leave immediately
- Have backpacks in lap
- Say goodbyes before parking
- Continue west on 95th. Please do not do a U-turn. Even though it might save you a couple of minutes, it creates congestion and potential safety concerns.
October Attribute of a Changemaker Assembly: On Monday morning, we will have our October Attribute of a Changemaker Assembly. This month we will focus on “responsibility”. The assembly will be led by Ms. Bruecher, our incredible PE teacher.
Student, Staff, and Family Panels on Monday: Olympic View is partnering with the Novak Group, a consulting company that supports schools in creating educational environments where each and every child’s needs are met. As part of the process, they will be student, staff, and parent panels to learn different perspectives in order to better understand what OV is doing well, and where there are opportunities to grow. Thank you to all the parents, students, and staff who volunteered. I am excited that each of these panels reflects the amazing diversity of our school!
Indigenous Peoples Day: Next Monday, OV will be celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day. More information to come!
Spirit Day: This Wednesday is “Geometric Shape Day”. Students are encouraged to wear any clothing with shapes/geometry. If you don’t have any shapes, consider clothes with interesting designs, stripes, etc.
No School on Friday: This Friday there is no school since it is a teacher in-service day.
Well-Resourced Schools Update: The Superintendent announced last week that based on community feedback, SPS will be closing fewer schools. His new proposal will be closing around 5 schools. Specifics will be coming out in the near future.
In partnership,
Mr. Bean (he/him)
Important Dates
Every Wednesday is 1:10pm early release
- October is Hispanic Heritage Month Learn More about Hispanic Heritage Month
- Monday, October 7 Choir Registration Opens
- Monday, October 7 Changemaker Attribute Assembly – Responsibility 8:10-8:30 a.m. OV Cafeteria
- Monday, October 14 Indigenous Peoples’ Day Learn More about Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Tuesday, October 15 Choir 2:30-4:00 p.m. P2
- Wednesday, October 16 Wonderful Wednesday (during lunch recess)
- Thursday, October 17 Individual Picture Day Pre-Order Photos
- Thursday, October 17 After School Enrichment 2:40-3:40 p.m. Class #1
- Friday, October 18 3rd Grade Field Trip
- Friday, October 18 Fall Festival Volunteer for Fall Festival Sign-Up
- Tuesday, October 22 2nd Grade Field Trip
- Wednesday, October 23 OVPTA General Meeting Cafeteria 6:30 p.m. – All are welcome
This Week’s News
Fall Festival 10/18
Date: October 18
When: 4-7 p.m.
The Olympic View Fall Festival is coming up soon! This is the one and only opportunity for kids to wear costumes, so feel free to wear them for the event.
Please keep an eye out in kid mail for the cake contest entry form. We look forward to seeing what the kids create!
In addition to Fall Festival favorites like the haunted house, games, photo booth, cake walk and food for you to enjoy, we are also adding two food trucks this year!
*For the Haunted House, please note that it will be open to K-2nd graders for the first hour and then will be cranked up to “very scary” from 5-7 p.m.
Please contact Rob Wilson at wilson5113@gmail.com with any questions.
Flying Forward Fund Direct Ask Campaign
October 1 marked the beginning of our direct ask campaign, the Flying Forward Fund.
All money raised goes directly towards Olympic View. Your tax deductible contribution is vital to helping support and fund:
- Arts Enrichment and Arts Night
- Teacher Classroom Needs
- Family Engagement Activities
- Library Books
- PE Equipment
- Supplies for Multi-Arts
- Grants to Olympic View (field trips, support, etc.)
- After School Program
- And much, much more!
The 2024 Flying Forward Fund goal is to raise $20,000. Please make donations by November 1 via blue envelope or donate to 2024 Flying Forward Fund online.
Thanks for your support!
Winter Coats
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.
If your student is in need of a winter jacket, please fill out this form. Please note that you will have to fill out a form for each student in your family who is requesting for a jacket. Please sign up by October 11.
Choir at Olympic View Elementary
Choir is coming back to Olympic View Elementary this year! This opportunity is for third, fourth, and fifth grade students who like to sing, perform, and have fun.
In this choir we will be working not only on musical skills, but also lifelong skills such as cooperation/teamwork, patience, perseverance, and growth mindset.
- Who: Third, fourth, and fifth grade students at Olympic View Elementary
- What: We will be learning musical games and songs throughout a nine-week session. Learned skills will be presented in the form of an in-person concert or recorded performances
- Where: Portable 2 (Ms. Helbach’s classroom)
- When: Tuesdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. starting on October 15 and ending on December 10
- Why: In this choir we will be working not only on musical skills, but also lifelong skills such as cooperation/teamwork, patience, creativity, perseverance, and growth mindset
Scholarships will be available.
Please feel free to email with any questions: okhelbach@seattleschools.org
Olivia Helbach, Olympic View Music Teacher
Hello from Ms. D!
Hello Olympic View Families,
I’d like to introduce myself! My name is Doris Brevoort (“Ms. D”). I will here at Olympic View while your counselor, Ms. Joyce Rho, is on maternity leave for a few months. I worked as a counselor and teacher in Seattle Schools for over 30 years. I enjoy music and singing, writing, gardening. I’m very interested in brain function– and see each student as having a unique developing brain. Please feel free to contact me if you have been speaking to Ms. Joyce or have questions about the school counseling program.
I have enjoyed meeting students this week, and appreciate being welcomed by children, families and staff!
Happy October,
Doris Brevoort, PhD
Free Tickets to UW Sporting Events
The Olympic View PTA has partnered with the University of Washington once again this year to offer FREE tickets for Olympic View families.
- Men’s Soccer vs. Maryland – Friday 10/11 at 7 p.m.
- Women’s Volleyball vs. Maryland – Saturday 10/26 at 7 p.m.
Garden Work Parties 10/19
Come join us planting spring bulbs and making sure the garden magic continues to grow! We have gloves and tools, all ages and skill levels are welcome! October 5 and 19 from 9:00 until 1:00.
Email generousgardening@gmail.com with questions or to RSVP.
OVPTA General Meeting 10/23
Please join us for our first OVPTA general meeting. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and help make Olympic View the elementary school you want it to be! It will be Wednesday October 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the lunchroom. Food will be provided and children are welcome.
Veterans Day Assembly Planning
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 our country? Please submit a photo of your vet and include the following: Time of active duty (ex: 1970-2000), Name and Rank of vet, Name of OV student, Relationship to student.
All submissions can be emailed to Ms. Sabrina – snobrien@seattleschools.org
Please have all submissions in to her by October 31 end of day.
The assembly will be on November 4, at 8:10 am. We invite you to this assembly, but we especially want you to invite the veterans of your life to join us as we honor the Veterans of the greater Olympic View community.
Seattle Kraken Tickets
The Seattle Kraken are excited to welcome Olympic View School to Climate Pledge Arena! Use this link to get the group ticket rate for select Seattle Kraken games this season, as low as $32 a seat for some games. Availability and pricing varies by game.
- Kraken vs. NY Islanders – Sat. 11/16 at 1 p.m.
- Kraken vs. Utah Hockey Club – Mon. 12/30 at 5 p.m.
- Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers – Sat. 1/4 at 7 p.m.
- Kraken vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – Sat. 1/25 at 1 p.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.
With the first full week of school under our belts, students are starting to share germs and become sick.
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.
We will be hosting a vaccine clinic at Olympic View on October 2, where all childhood vaccines, flu and COVID vaccines will be available at no cost to you.
If you would like to take action sooner, local pharmacies and doctors’ offices have the seasonal flu shot and pediatric COVID vaccines will become available over the next couple weeks. Adult COVID vaccines are currently available.
Please help keep our community healthy by keeping sick students home, practicing good hand washing, properly covering coughs and sneezes and maintaining vaccinations for preventable illness.
Thank you,
Nurse Angie
Resources
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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
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 – Doris Brevoort dbrevoort@seattleschools.org (Long term substitute)
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Olympic View PTA
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