The Eagle – Week of May 26
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
Happy Memorial Day: Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow. I hope you all enjoy the three-day weekend.
Volunteer Appreciation: We will be having our annual Volunteer Appreciation Assembly on Wednesday, May 28 at 8:10 in the cafeteria. After the assembly we will have a reception with coffee and treats in the front hallway. I hope to see you all there!
Land Acknowledgement Art Installation Project: This past week in Mr. De la Cruz’s art class, all students were able to help paint in the mural created by Native American artist/storyteller Roger Fernandes. Below is a picture of some of the tiles, with students from Ms. Cooley’s 3rd grade class working on one canvas. There are 3 canvases that go together to make a panel, and there are four panels in all, so you can see what a huge undertaking this is. I want to give a huge shout out to former OV parents Sarah Wichlacz and Nancy Dautovich for their countless hours of volunteering even though their kids are no longer at our school. It is a testament to our community and our investment in the arts.
1st Grade Pacific Northwest Ballet Performance: For the last few weeks the first graders have been partnering with the PNB for their artist-in-residency project. Their culminating performance will be on Thursday morning at 8:15 in the cafeteria.
Field Day Coming Soon: Field Day is going to be on Friday, June 6. If you would like to volunteer, please scroll down the Eagle to see Ms. Bruecher’s blurb.
Free Meals Next Year: I am excited to announce that with our Title 1 status, Olympic View will continue to offer free breakfast/lunch for any student who wants it.
In partnership,
Mr. Bean (he/him)
Important Dates
Every Wednesday is 1:10 p.m. early release
- Monday, May 26 Memorial Day NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, May 27 Ukulele Club 2:30-3:30 p.m. P2
- Wednesday, May 28 Wonderful Wednesday Lunch Recess Blacktop Volunteer Sign-Up
- Wednesday, May 28 Ice Skating Club 1:20-2:45 p.m. Kraken Community Iceplex
- Wednesday, May 28 Volunteer Appreciation Assembly 8:10 a.m. with reception to follow
- Thursday, May 29 Morning Skating Club 6:45-7:45 a.m. Kraken Community Iceplex
- Thursday, May 29 Afterschool Enrichment #5 2:40-3:40 p.m.
This Week’s News
Volunteer Recognition Assembly May 28
Thank you for helping our students grow!
We invite you to our Volunteer Recognition Assembly and Reception! All year long, you selflessly dedicate time to our school and we want to celebrate each of you!
Each year we recognize those volunteers who have gone above and beyond for our Olympic View Community. Nominations are being accepted for the following awards:
- Ada Snyder Award: An award given to a senior citizen to recognize their service to the Olympic View community.
- Golden Acorn Award: An award presented to a volunteer in recognition of their dedication and outstanding service to the youth in the Olympic View community. This person will likely have donated their time in multiple classrooms and have helped many OV staff and students. It is to recognize volunteer service “above and beyond” a particular job description.
- L.O.V.E. Award: The Lifetime Olympic View Elementary Award. An award recognizing individuals who have given countless hours of time to Olympic View, whether it be in classrooms, the office, the building, the neighborhood, etc. This would be someone who has gone beyond the normal scope of their job to enhance the entire community at Olympic View. This could be a teacher, staff member, volunteer, student, etc.
Please join us on Wednesday, May 28 at 8:10 a.m. in the cafeteria for our assembly, with a reception immediately to follow.
Wonderful Wednesday May 28
Wonderful Wednesday, our monthly lunch time art project, is this week May 28. Students will be doing stained glass coloring. This is an easy project for volunteers to help and popular with the kids! Swing by for any amount of time, just come on by or sign-up here.
Ballard Parade Success
Congratulations to all the unicyclist who participated in the Ballard Parade Saturday and navigated the rain and the cold. Riding on wet pavement and navigating asphalt +60 other riders is not something we practiced. I am so proud of each and every rider. I had 6 students riding on the Giraffe, which is a very tall unicycle, and the prerequisite for them to ride in the parade was to idle for at least 2 minutes. The parade was also a huge success because of the parents who showed up to support the experience. I was not able to be there, but Whittier Elementary’s PE Bryan Pule was very welcoming to our riders and made space for them to ride with pride. 18 years strong! I continue to be so grateful for the Olympic View community!
Mahalo,
Mrs. Bruecher
Jane Addams Middle School PTSA Opportunities
Do you have a 5th grader (rising 6th grader) this year headed to Jane Addams Middle School (JAMS) in the fall? Would you like to help support JAMS students? Have you ever considered getting more involved with the PTSA? The JAMS Parent Student Teacher Association (PTSA) is currently seeking candidates to serve on its board.
Open roles including formal elected positions to non-elected appointed committee leads. There is space for all families to participate. Major activities include connecting members, fundraising, deciding how best to allocate funds to support students, figuring out ways to support various school events and programs, and promoting upcoming events and activities.
OVPTA General meeting, June 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Come hear about staffing updates, vote on your incoming PTA board and the budget for next year, and learn about volunteer opportunities. We have several popular activities that can only run with volunteers we are still looking for. Food provided!
Childcare is available at collaboration Station, please email Erin at collaborationstation@aol.com to secure a spot. Childcare is free but tips are always accepted.
Olympic View Field Day is Friday, June 6!
Field Day is coming up, and we are so excited! Field Day will be held on Friday, June 6, starting with lunch and moving into the afternoon outdoor activities with 16 stations. To make this day successful, we need volunteers who can help make this a day to remember for all our students. We need lots of sidewalk chalk, lunch helpers, and volunteers to help run the Field Day stations. All students will get a free lunch if they choose to have the lunch offered.
This is such a great time for our Olympic View Community to join in on the fun! Please volunteer and help make one of our favorite days a success. See you there!
All volunteers must be registered with Seattle Public Schools. To update your volunteer status for this year or to complete your volunteer application, go to the SPS Volunteer web page.
Please contact Kristel Gonzales at k.linnes@gmail.com, Chad Cabigting at chad.cabigting@gmail.com or Mrs. Bruecher at bhbruecher@seattleschools.org with any questions.
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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