The Eagle – Week of January 13
- Letter from Principal Bean
- Important Dates
- This Week’s News
- Biking for Grades 2-5 starts 1/13 – Volunteers Needed
- Wonderful Wednesday 1/15
- Choir at Olympic View Elementary – Register now!
- Fourth Grade Ukulele Volunteers Needed
- Free UW Tickets!
- Multicultural Night & Potluck 1/22
- OVPTA General Meeting 1/29
- Girls on the Run – Register Now – Limited Spots Available
- Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City Extravaganza! 2/8
- Volunteer Opportunities
- OVPTA Information
- General Information
- Resources
- Contact Us
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
January Attribute of a Changemaker Assembly: This month we are focusing on the idea of gratitude. On Monday morning we will have our Virtue Assembly which will feature second grade.
Spirit Day-All Colors Day: This Wednesday is spirit day. Kids are encouraged to wear as many colors as they can.
MLK Day: Next Monday (June 20) we will not have school as we will be observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This Friday, all classes will be learning all about MLK Jr. and the contributions he made to our country.
Safety Concern: Rainy Day Drop-Offs: Just another reminder that during the rainy, cold, and dark winters we have so many more cars coming to drop students off and 95th Street can get extremely congested which creates safety concerns. One of the problems is that when families take a long time to get dropped off in the drop off zone, it gets backed up into the intersection with the student crossing guards. You can help make it safer by doing the following:
- Students should say their goodbyes before coming to a stop.
- Students should have their backpacks in their laps.
- Students should immediately leave on the passenger side.
If we keep the line moving, we are all safer!
Multi-Cultural Night is Coming Soon: Make sure to save this amazing event on your calendar. We will have our annual multi-cultural night on Wednesday, January 22.
In partnership,
Mr. Bean (he/him)
Important Dates
Every Wednesday is 1:10pm early release
- Monday, January 13 Changemaker Attribute Assembly – Gratitude 8:10 a.m. Cafeteria
- Monday, January 13 Arts Committee meeting & Arts Night Committee meeting 2:45 p.m. Room 212/Virtual
- Monday, January 13 Choir Registration Opens
- Wednesday, January 15 Wonderful Wednesday – Lunch Recesses Blacktop (weather permitting)
- Monday, January 20 NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Jr. Day Learn More
- Tuesday, January 21 Choir 2:30-4 p.m. P2
- Wednesday, January 22 Multi Cultural Night
- Friday, January 24 Grades 4 and 5 Author Visit – Tae Keller 8:30-9:30 a.m. Cafeteria
- Wednesday, January 29 OV PTA General Meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Cafeteria
This Week’s News
Biking for Grades 2-5 starts 1/13 – Volunteers Needed
Students should bring a helmet if they own one. Bikes and helmets will be provided for all students. 5th graders are the only grade that will be able to bring a bike that has had a tune up and is in good working condition. All students should dress for the weather.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bruecher at bhbruecher@seattleschools.org
Biking schedule for all classes by teacher and grade:
2nd grade
- Murphy 1/14 Tuesday and 1/17 Friday 1:40-2:20
- Schwab 1/13 Monday and 1/16 Thursday 1:40-2:20
- Cooper 1/15 Wednesday 12:30-1:05 and 1/16 Thursday 12:10-12:50
3rd grade
- Cooley 1/13 Monday and 1/15 Wednesday 9:20-10:00
- Weiser 1/14 Tuesday and 1/17 Thursday 9:20-10:00
4th grade
- Spicer 1/13 Monday and 1/17 Friday 12:10-12:50
- Mx. Maiani 1/14 Tuesday 12:10-12:50 and 1/15 Wednesday 10:35-11:10
5th grade
- Kreiter 1/13 Monday and 1/16 Thursday 8:35-9:15
- Mahlik 1/15 Wednesday 8:30-9:05 and 1/17 Friday 9:20-10:00
- Phillips 1/14 Tuesday and 11/17 Friday 8:35-9:15
Wonderful Wednesday 1/15
We will require extra volunteers this month, as we will be doing our first ever painting project!
Wonderful Wednesday Volunteer Sign-Up
Choir at Olympic View Elementary – Register now!
Choir is at Olympic View Elementary! 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, songs, and working on life-long musicianship and real-life skills.
Where: Portable 2 (Ms. Helbach’s classroom)
When: Tuesdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. starting on January 21 and ending on April 1 (No rehearsals when school is not in session)
Registration is below with payment information sent out after. Scholarships will be available.
Please feel free to email with any questions: okhelbach@seattleschools.org
Fourth Grade Ukulele Volunteers Needed
I am looking for 4-6 volunteers in each fourth-grade classroom to come in once per week and help with our upcoming ukulele unit after the new year! Volunteers will be:
- Monitoring groups of 4-5 students during full group instruction and small group practice
- Helping students with troubleshooting small problems such as pressing their fingers down, finding the correct finger placement, and strumming
No previous ukulele or music experience is necessary! Please email me at okhelbach@seattleschools.org if interested.
– Ms. Helbach
Free UW Tickets!
The Olympic View PTA has partnered with the University of Washington once again this year to offer FREE tickets for Olympic View families. Limited tickets are available to each game and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up today!
- Purdue: Saturday, January 18 Women’s basketball 2 p.m.
- Iowa: Wednesday, January 22 Women’s basketball 6 p.m.
Multicultural Night & Potluck 1/22
When: Wednesday, January 22 from 5-7 p.m.
Where: Cafeteria
Please join us in celebrating Multi-Cultural Night. Part of what makes our school so special is our diverse community. Let’s come together to discover traditions that make our families unique.
All OV families are invited to attend. Please bring a dish to share, if you can. Local restaurants have donated food to supplement our dishes so there will be plenty of food. Come and eat!
This event is not possible without you. Please also consider volunteering at this link: Olympic View Multicultural Potluck Volunteers
Questions? president@ovpta.org
OVPTA General Meeting 1/29
Our next OVPTA general meeting will be January 29, 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. The first part of the meeting will be a speaker from the school district. Lynnet Mitchell is the Healthy Schools Coordinator in the department Prevention and Intervention. She will be talking about the fentanyl epidemic, prevention and what to do if you witness an overdose. There will be free Narcan(and training) and other hand outs. The general meeting will follow the presentation.
Girls on the Run – Register Now – Limited Spots Available
The Girls on the Run Spring 2025 Season is right around the corner, and we have limited spots available on the Olympic View team!
Girls on the Run is so much more than running. Participants from past seasons shared:
“GOTR was the most exciting thing I’ve ever done!”
“GOTR was the only program I’ve done that I actually felt welcomed in.”
“It was a joy to do GOTR and meet everyone on our team.”
Our program is:
- designed to enhance girls’ social, psychological, and physical skills and behaviors with research-based lessons.
- focused on teaching critical life skills like managing emotions, helping others, making intentional decisions, and resolving conflict.
- delivered by volunteer coaches who complete extensive training focused on fostering an inclusive environment, celebrating individual achievements, and creatively integrating movement in a fun and motivating way.
Our 8-week season runs from the week of March 24 through the week of May 19.
Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-4. You must have someone to pick you up at 4.
The regional celebratory 5K fun run will take place at On May 18 at Renton Memorial Stadium to cap off the season.
If your child is in winter after school program, they can complete after school program on March 27 and April 3.
If your child is in the play, they can leave early to go to play practice on March 25 and 27. April 1 and 3 they can leave early or skip practice for tech week.
Connection and teamwork build confidence and resilience in our participants. Girls on the Run provides a safe and inclusive space to thrive and flourish—register your child today!
Partial and full scholarships are available to any family in need. Any reference to “girls” includes gender-expansive and non-binary youth. Visit www.gotrpugetsound.org to learn more and register.
Questions? Email program@girlsrun.org
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City Extravaganza! 2/8
Your auction committee is looking for items and help! The OVPTA fundraising auction is February 8 at the Eagles Hall. Your auction committee is looking for donations! These can be events, baskets, items, time at a vacation home. OV families love community events as well – poker nights, derby parties, cooking classes, etc. We are also looking for folks to join our planning committee or volunteer day of the event.
TICKETS ON SALE! Purchase tickets with this link. Tickets include a light dinner and two drink tickets per person. Purchasing tickets early is appreciated so we can plan! Sponsor a staff member!
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE! Kids night out at Collaboration Station. Kids aged 3-12 welcome from 5:30 – 9 :30 and includes dinner, a movie and a ton of fun. Email Erin at collaborationstation@aol.com to secure your spot. $30 for the first kid, $25 for additional kids.
Need some ideas on what the auction may need for donations? Click here!
Please reach out to fundraising@ovpta.org with donations, suggestions, or to join us. Tickets will be on sale soon! Childcare will be available at Collaboration Station. Get your costume ready!
Volunteer Opportunities
OVPTA Information
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.
General Information
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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