The Eagle – Week of March 31
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
Happy Eid Al-Fitr: I hope that all our Muslim families have a wonderful Eid holiday this weekend and get to celebrate with your family and loves ones!
Wizard of Oz next Weekend: Tickets will be available at the door. Scroll down the Eagle to get all the important information! Performances are Friday-Sunday.
Class Photos Thursday: Class photos will be on Thursday, April 3. Please don’t make any appointments for that day. It is so sad to see your child in the “not pictured” section. All students will receive a class photo. If you want your student to have individual portraits taken, please pre-order.
Move-A-Thon: The Move-A-Thon is just around the corner. It will be on Friday, April 11. Everyone is encouraged to come cheer on their children. This is what makes the event so special and exciting.
Move-A-Thon T-Shirt Design Winner: A huge shout-out goes to Jasper Giacometti for winning the 5th grade t-shirt design for the upcoming Move-a-thon!
State Testing: Beginning in April, 3rd through 5th grade students will begin state testing. Please try to refrain form making appointments during this time. Here is the schedule:
- Week of April 7: Fifth Grade Science
- April 28-May 2: Third and Fourth grade literacy
- May 5-9: Fourth grade math
- May 12-16: 5th grade literacy
- May 19-23: Fifth grade math
- May 27-30: Third grade Math
In partnership,
Mr. Bean (he/him)
Important Dates
Every Wednesday is 1:10 p.m. early release
- Tuesday, April 1 Choir 2:30-4 p.m. P2
- Tuesday, April 1 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 2 Ice Skating Club 1:20-2:45 p.m. Kraken Community Iceplex
- Thursday, April 3 Morning Skate Club 6:45-7:45 a.m. Kraken Community Iceplex
- Thursday, April 3 Spring Picture and Class Photo Day Order Spring Pictures
- Thursday, April 3 After School Enrichment Session #7 2:40-3:40 p.m.
- Thursday, April 3 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Friday, April 4 OV Musical: The Wizard of Oz Magnuson Park Theater 6 p.m.
- Saturday, April 5 OV Musical: The Wizard of Oz Magnuson Park Theater 6 p.m.
- Sunday, April 6 OV Musical: The Wizard of Oz Magnuson Park Theater 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, April 7 Attribute Assembly “Self-awareness/Empath/Advocacy” Cafeteria 8:10 a.m.
- Monday, April 7 Art Committee Meeting 2:45 p.m. Room 212/Join the Art Committee, Monday, April 7th meeting virtually
- Tuesday, April 8 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 8 Choir 2:30-4 p.m. P2
- Wednesday, April 9 Spirit Day Fun Hat/Fun Hair Day
- Thursday, April 10 Morning Skate Club 6:45-7:45 a.m. Kraken Community Iceplex
- Thursday, April 10 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Friday, April 11 Move-A-Thon
- April 14-18 Spring Break NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, April 22 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 22 Choir 2:30-4 p.m. P2
- Wednesday, April 23 Ice Skating Club 1:20-2:45 p.m. Kraken Community Iceplex
- Thursday, April 24 Morning Skate Club 6:45-7:45 a.m. Kraken Community Iceplex
- Thursday, April 24 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Sunday, April 27 OV at the Mariner’s Game 1:10 p.m. T-Mobile Park
- Tuesday, April 29 Girls on the Run 2:30-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 29 Choir 2:30-4 p.m. P2
- Wednesday, April 30 Ice Skating Club 1:20-2:45 p.m. Kraken Community Iceplex
This Week’s News
Ms. Joyce is back!
Hello everyone! I am back from my maternity leave. Thank you so much for your understanding and patience.
If you have any requests, referrals, etc. please feel free to reach out to me at jecho@seattleschools.org or 206-252-5509. Thank you!
Olympic View Elementary presents: The Wizard of Oz 4/4, 4/5, 4/6
Please join us April 4, 5 & 6 at Magnuson Park Theater – 7120 62nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
- April 4 – 6pm (doors open at 5:45pm)
- April 5 – 6pm (doors open at 5:45pm)
- April 6 – 12:30pm (doors open at 12:15pm)
Tickets are available at the door.
Wednesday Ice Skating Lessons
There are FOUR more spots available for the second session of Wednesday afternoon ice skating lessons! This session starts April 9th and is held every Wednesday after school until June 4th. This is a FREE program sponsored by the Kraken! Students take the bus after school to the ice rink and can be picked up at the ice skating rink (2:30 p.m.) or at OV (2:45 p.m.) Parents are expected to volunteer to support at least one Wednesday. Sign up for Wednesday ice Skating. Reach out with questions! president@ovpta.org
MLL Family Coffee & Conversation 4/4
Our next MLL (multi-language learner) Family Coffee & Conversation event will be Friday, April 4 from 8:00-8:30 a.m. in Room 205. Stop by after drop-off to meet Ms. Modi, Ms. Nancy, Mr. Noel, and Ms. Shukri and discuss what is going on at school. There will be coffee and breakfast snacks as well as Spanish and Somali interpretation. Hope to see you there!
Seattle International Children’s Friendship Festival 4/5 and 4/6
The Seattle International Children’s Friendship Festival will be April 5-6 at Seattle Center. More information about the Seattle International Children’s Friendship Festival. Some OV students will be performing and this is always a wonderful, free event!
Move-A-Thon 4/11
Mark your calendars! The 2025 Move-A-Thon is happening on Friday, April 11! Students will set a lap goal, gather pledges from family and friends, and then walk or run as many laps as possible in 15 minutes. Watch for info packets and volunteer opportunities being sent home with students!
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!
Olympic View Plant Sale is 5/2, 5/3
This year, we’re planning on more than just plants—we’re cultivating community! Our vision includes beautiful flowers, hands-on bouquet making, opportunities to learn and nurture your creativity, delicious treats to enjoy together, and a charming used book sale—all rooted in the spirit of bringing our community together to support OV students!
If you’d like to help us bring this dream to life, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to Andrea at amchaddock@gmail.com with questions and keep an eye out for the SignupGenius.
Used Book Sale is Back!
After many years of neglect, the happy little yellow book collection bin has been revived, and is accepting your donations of gently-used books of all kinds! Books will be sold during the OV Plant Sale: Blooms and Books event, May 2 and 3, all proceeds benefiting the OVPTA. If you’ve been hoarding books since 2015, (you have a lot?) reach out to us for additional ways to drop them off, or we’ll come pick them up. Email Andrea at amchaddock@gmail.com
Sounders Tickets for 6/1
Olympic View is headed out to the Sounders Match on June 1st at 3pm! Tickets are $30 and are on sale now. Bring the family to cheer on the squad! And kids will be able to watch the last 20 minutes from the field.
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.
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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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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