The Eagle – Week of March 10
The Eagle – Week of March 10
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
March Virtue Assembly: Our attribute of changemaker virtue for March will be “kindness.” We will have our assembly on Monday at 8:10, featuring our first graders.
Spirit Day: This Wednesday is our monthly spirit day. Our theme is “Sports” day. Students are encouraged to wear anything sports related (no cleats!!)
Arts Night: Make sure to save Wednesday, March 19 for our Arts Night event. It will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Safety Reminder: With the tragedy that happened at Washington Middle School, I want to remind everyone to be mindful when parking or driving around the school zone. A tragedy can happen in the blink of an eye, and it just isn’t worth it to rush. Safety is a bigger concern than a late arrival. Also, as a reminder, students should not be dropped off at the staff entrance (the staff parking lot), but at the entrance at 95th Street as it is a safer place for drop-offs. Thank you so much for your cooperation!
In partnership,
Mr. Bean (he/him)
Important Dates
Every Wednesday is 1:10pm early release
- Monday, March 10 Attribute Assembly
- Monday, March 10 Arts Night Meeting – in person in the Art Room (212)
- Tuesday, March 11 Choir 2:30-4 p.m. P2
- Wednesday, March 12 Spirit Day: Sports Day
- Wednesday, March 12 Ice Skating Club 1:20-2:45 p.m. Kraken Community IcePlex
- Thursday, March 13 After School Enrichment Session #5 2:40-3:40 p.m.
- Sunday, March 16 Registration Opens for Thursday Morning Ice Skating Club (Spaces Limited)
- Tuesday, March 18 Choir 2:30-4 p.m. P2
- Wednesday, March 19 Ice Skating Club 1:20-2:45 p.m. Kraken Community IcePlex
- Wednesday, March 19 Arts Night at OV 4:30-6:30 p.m. Volunteer Sign-Up
- Thursday, March 20 After School Enrichment Session #6 2:40-3:40 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 25 Choir 2:30-4 p.m. P2
- Wednesday, March 26 Ice Skating Club 1:20-2:45 p.m. Kraken Community IcePlex
- Thursday, March 27 After School Enrichment Session #7 2:40-3:40 p.m.
This Week’s News
Toothsavers 3/10
Toothsavers of Washington will be at Olympic View on March 10, 2025. If your child was seen by the in-school dentist in September, they will automatically be seen for a follow up visit.
If your child was NOT seen in September and you’d like them to be evaluated by a dentist at school, please fill out this online form.
The Ice Skating Club is Back!
Who: 3rd-5th Graders
What: Spring Session Morning Ice Skating Club
Where: Kraken Community IcePlex
When: Thursdays April 3 -May 29 6:45-7:45 a.m.
Cost: Free. Skate rentals and ice time have been generously provided by the Seattle Kraken and the One Roof Foundation.
Registration opens March 16 and space is limited. The registration link will be in the next Eagle.
Club Members will meet before school on Thursdays for some morning exercise and fun.
- 6:45 Kids arrive and get skates
- 6:50-7 Warm up
- 7-7:30 Ice Skate
- 7:35 Get off the ice
- 7:45 School bus to OV!
- 7:55 Arrive at OV
Morning exercise is great for our bodies and minds, helping us improve our focus at school. Participants will improve their ice skating skills, confidence, and practice personal responsibility.
This season we will be adding a Morning Workout Challenge, encouraging students to exercise before school to have a more successful school day.
Note: this is a different program than Wednesday “Learn to Skate” program. This program encourages exercise before school as a healthy habit, that leads to success in school.
Volunteers Needed! More information about volunteering to help with this program will be available during registration.
Arts Night at OV 3/19
Arts Night is Wednesday, March 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. There will be performances by students and members of our community, arts & crafts tables, and interactive activities.
To make this community event possible we need volunteers. Volunteer Sign-Up
Interested in sharing any type of arts or crafts you enjoy? We will support you to help create a project for kids, materials and volunteers. Arts Night Proposal Form
Comments and questions to: enrichment@ovpta.org
Mariners Tickets for 4/27
Olympic View is headed to the Mariners on April 27 at 1:10 p.m.
We have reserved a group of tickets at a discount so that the whole family can enjoy the game. We will be sitting on the main level for $20 a ticket. Please purchase your tickets as soon as you can, tickets will be sold through March 27. Come root on the Mariners and show our Eagle pride!
OVPTA Surplus Grants for 2024-2025
The PTA Board and membership decided that we can fund some surplus grants this year! Do you have an idea that supports the OVPTA mission and goals, but you need funds to make it happen? Have you identified a need that could be filled using some PTA money? The PTA has designated up to $10,000 to be spent on projects executed by our OV community members. That means YOU, our OV staff and our OV families, can submit a proposal for a project you’ll spearhead! In past years, these mini grants have funded classroom books, equipment upgrades, outdoor projects, and end of year activities. We’ll be trying to prioritize projects that benefit the most OV students and have longevity, but don’t be afraid to submit a proposal for something outside-the-box! Does it make OV even more amazing than it already is? Let’s hear it!
We’ll collect proposals and the PTA Board will approve some (but not all) proposals each month until the end of the year, or until we reach our spending limit. After each board meeting, we’ll let everyone know what we decided.
Don’t be intimidated by the proposal, it is just our process to get the information, it does not have to be a professional-looking grant!
Please email advocacy@ovpta.org with any questions or if you’d like to submit your proposal via paper form.
Be Part of Arts at OV!
Arts Night is just a month away on Wednesday, March 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the school.
To make this community event possible we need your help! Interested in sharing any type of arts or crafts you enjoy? We will support you to help create a project for kids, materials and volunteers. Arts Night Proposal Form Look for event volunteer sign up after mid-winter break.
Our monthly Wonderful Wednesdays art project during lunch recess will be after mid-winter on February 26. The kids will be coloring masks to be displayed at Arts Night. Volunteer Sign-Up
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.
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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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