The Eagle – Week of October 5
- Letter from Principal Bean
- Important Dates
- This Week’s News
- Olympic View Coat Drive
- Volunteering at Olympic View
- Fall Festival Poster Winner
- Art Docent Program – First Training is October 6
- Wonderful Wednesday – Volunteers Needed – October 7
- Vaccine Clinic at Olympic View – November 2
- Free UW Athletics Tickets
- Author Ben Clanton visits OV – Tuesday, October 13!
- Fall Festival – October 23
- Cake Kits Available for Fall Festival Cake Walk
- Note from our school Counselor
- Flying Forward Fund Direct Ask Campaign – Donations Open!
- OVPTA General Meeting – Save the Date – November 4
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Subscribe to the PTA Newsletter!
- General Information
- Resources
- Contact Us
The Eagle
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
Back to School Night: Please join us for “Back to School Night” this Tuesday from 6:00-7:00. This is a great opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher, and more importantly to engage with your child in what they are learning, to see their work, and to feel what school looks like for them!
October Attribute of a Changemaker: This month we will be learning about respect. We will have our monthly assembly on Monday, October 12, which will feature PE teacher Barbara Bruecher and her circus arts unicyclists.
Help Olympic View by Completing the Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education (CNEEB) form: Even with free breakfast and lunch for every SPS student, all SPS families are encouraged to complete the CNEEB form. Currently, OV is at 73 percent. CNEEB Form
Why?
- For every person who qualifies, it gives the school additional funding for our yearly budget.
- If 35 percent qualify, OV qualifies for Title 1. This gives additional staffing (reading interventionists, tutors, counselor)
- Title 1 eligibility also opens doors for free field trips, community partnerships, etc.
- If 40 percent qualify, OV gets lower class sizes.
Don’t think you’ll qualify? No problem. The form now includes an option to “Decline Benefits”. Submitting that response still helps us maintain complete and accurate information. The best data is data that is complete.
Please take a few minutes to complete the form today! CNEEB Form
Individual Picture Day: Picture day will be on Thursday, October 15
Fall Festival: Make sure to save Friday, October 23 on your calendar as our PTA is hosting our Fall Festival between 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Drop Off Safety Reminders: Because of all the congestion at drop-off please do the following:
- 95th should be one direction, moving east to west (towards the Olympic mountains). Cars moving the other way clog the road.
- Drop off your student at the “Drop and Dash Zone” in front of Collaboration Station
- Students should exit the car on the sidewalk side of the car
- Do not park or get out of the car. This creates backups and causes cars to weave in and out.
- Please be patient around the roundabout to keep our student crossing guards safe.
In partnership,
Mr. Bean (he/him)
Principal, Olympic View
ajbean@seattleschools.org
206-252-5500
Important Dates
Every Wednesday is 1:10 p.m. early release
September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month Learn More
- Tuesday, October 6 Art Docent Training 8-9 a.m. Cafeteria
- Tuesday, October 6 Back to School Night 6-7 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 7 Wonderful Wednesday 11:05-11:55 a.m. Blacktop (Kindergarten Foyer if raining)
- Monday, October 12 Changemaker Assembly: Responsibility
- Tuesday, October 13 Author Visit Ben Clanton Library
- Wednesday, October 14 Spirit Day: Geometric Day
- Thursday, October 15 Picture Day
- Thursday, October 15 After School Enrichment Fall Quarter classes begin
- Friday, October 23 Fall Festival 4-7 p.m.
This Week’s News
Olympic View Coat Drive
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.
The prices are regular price, and don’t update with sales. Please click through to stores for current pricing.
Volunteering at Olympic View
Hello, my name is Emily and I am the volunteer liaison for this school year! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Olympic View. Whether you are a parent, a family member, or a community member, the following resources will help you prepare to volunteer with our students.
- For step-by-step instructions on how to start an application, please visit our Application Process for New Volunteers
- To see if you already have an application, please visit our Volunteer Portal Guide and refer to the section titled “How to Verify if You Already Have a Volunteer Portal Account.”
- If you already have an application on file, please visit our page for returning volunteers.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns! Ms. Sheppard – ejsheppard@seattleschools.org
Fall Festival Poster Winner
Rukaiya, a fourth grader in Ms. Mahlik’s class, won this year’s fall festival poster contest! Here she is holding 2 pounds of candy in the bag and her winning poster!
Congratulations, Rukaiya!
We look forward to seeing you all at the fall festival on October 23.
Art Docent Program – First Training is October 6
We hope you will join us as an Olympic View art docent! The art docent program brings art to all of our classrooms with lessons planned, prepared and created by artist in residence Jenny Hellmann.
Docents are parents or community members who volunteer to:
- Do a one hour training for up to 5 lessons throughout the year,
- Schedule with a classroom teacher,
- Teach and lead the art project, and
- Display the students’ art within the school.
During each training docents learn about an artist, their style of work, the project for the students, and are able to create their own art to better understand the lesson.
The first training session will be Tuesday, October 6 from 8-9 a.m. in the cafeteria.
For more information please check out our Art Docent FAQ.
Questions? Email Cara Mattera: ovdocents@gmail.com
Wonderful Wednesday – Volunteers Needed – October 7
Join us on Wednesday, October 7 as we host an outdoor art project for all of the OV students! We would love to have a bunch of volunteers to help guide the students as they create art with the materials provided.
Come for any or all parts: set up (10:30-11am), K-2 recess (11am-11:30am), 3-5 recess 11:30am-12pm), and/or clean up (12pm-12:20pm).
The greatest need for extra hands is from 11am-11:30am during the K-2 recess.
Please sign up here: Wonderful Wednesday – Sign Up
Questions? Reach out to Kate Kingery: enrichment@ovpta.org
Vaccine Clinic at Olympic View – November 2
- What: Seattle Visiting Nurses will be at Olympic View providing Flu and Covid Vaccines!
- When: Monday, November 2, 2:15-6:15 p.m.
- Where: Olympic View Cafeteria
Free UW Athletics Tickets
The OVPTA has FREE tickets to many UW athletics events again this year! Please use the link below to request tickets for your family. Tickets are distributed a few days before the event. (Are you able to help with this distribution task? Please reach out to the PTA!).
- Football vs Iowa 10/9
- Women’s Soccer vs Penn State 10/11
- Volleyball vs Iowa 10/30
Author Ben Clanton visits OV – Tuesday, October 13!
Thanks to the success of our Read-a-thon last year, author Ben Clanton will be visiting with our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders on Tuesday, October 13th. You may know Ben from his ever-popular Narwhal and Jelly books. Ben is both an author and illustrator and often engages students by connecting their ideas with his drawings.
OV Library has partnered with Third Place Books to offer six of Ben’s books available for families to purchase. Ben will sign the books to your student on the day of his visit and students will be able to keep these treasured books. If you would like to purchase a book, please click on the link to the Third Place Books. Of course, all Ben Clanton books will also be available for check out in the Olympic View Library.
Thank you for your support.
Mrs. Leland
Fall Festival – October 23
The Olympic View Fall Festival is right around the corner! Get ready to play fun games and win prizes, explore the haunted house, enjoy the cake walk, photo booth, cotton candy, bake-off, and chili cook-off.
This is the one and only opportunity for kids to wear their costumes, so feel free to wear them for the event.
From 4:00–4:30 PM, the Fall Festival will offer sensory-friendly early access for students who benefit from a quieter, less crowded environment. We ask other families to join us beginning at 4:30 PM so that students who need this accommodation can enjoy the festival with reduced crowds and stimulation.
Volunteers are needed to help with setup, cleanup, and running both shifts at the Fall Festival. Older siblings and friends are welcome to help as well, it’s a great way to earn service hours!
Olympic View Elementary: 2026 Fall Festival Volunteer Sign-Up
If you’d like to help build the Haunted House this year we could always use a couple more parents. Please email billythompson.rugll@gmail.com.
Also, if you have an older, OV-alum kid who’d like to return and be an actor in the Haunted House please reach out to Billy.
Please contact Rob Wilson at wilson5113@gmail.com with any questions.
Cake Kits Available for Fall Festival Cake Walk
As we’re approaching the fall festival’s cake contest, there will be a limited number of cake kits available for families who request one. They will be available for pick-up October 21st and 22nd on a first request basis.
Please reach out to Mrs. Joyce via TalkingPoints or email, jecho@seattleschools.org if your family needs one Oct. 16th so she can add you to the pick-up list.
Note from our school Counselor
Hello! My name is Joyce and I’m the school counselor at Olympic View. Welcome to a new school year! We are so excited to have everyone here at Olympic View. I’d like to share some awesome resources and supports we provide. If you are in need of weekend food packs and winter coats, please fill out the forms below. If you need any additional support or resources, please reach out to me at any time at jecho@seattleschools.org. We will be sending out forms later for the Thanksgiving baskets & holiday baskets. Please feel free to reach out to me at anytime if you have any wonders or worries.
Eagle Food Packs: Eagle Packs Sign-Up
Food packs sent home with your child/ren every weekend. Please note that you will have to fill out a form for each child.
Winter Coat Drive: Winter Coat Drive Sign-Up
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.
Cheers to a new school year!
Ms. Joyce
Flying Forward Fund Direct Ask Campaign – Donations Open!
October 1 marked the beginning of the Olympic View PTA (OVPTA)’s 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 2026 Flying Forward Fund goal is to raise $20,000. Please make donations by returning the blue envelope to school or donating online starting Thursday.
Thanks for your support!
OVPTA General Meeting – Save the Date – November 4
Wednesday November 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Please join us for our first OVPTA General Meeting of the new school year. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and help make Olympic View the elementary school you want it to be!
Please join us in the school cafeteria. Food will be provided and children are welcome.
Volunteer Opportunities
Eagle Pack Volunteers Needed (and bags too)
The Eagle Pack program provides weekend food bags for any family that requests it. The University Food Bank provides the food items, and volunteers pack the bags and distribute them to classrooms every week. We are looking for volunteers to help on Friday afternoons from about 1:30-2:15 p.m. If you are able to help during this timeframe, please sign up.
Subscribe to the PTA Newsletter!
Want to hear directly from the PTA on upcoming events and opportunities? Subscribe to the PTA newsletter!
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.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Olympic View. Whether you are a parent, a family member, or a community member, the following resources will help you prepare to volunteer with our students.
- For step-by-step instructions on how to start an application, please visit our Application Process for New Volunteers
- To see if you already have an application, please visit our Volunteer Portal Guide and refer to the section titled “How to Verify if You Already Have a Volunteer Portal Account.”
- If you already have an application on file, please visit our page for returning volunteers.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns! Ms. Sheppard – ejsheppard@seattleschools.org
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.
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.
Resources
Food Bank and Pantries
As SNAP benefits are coming to an end and with the current government shutdown, I want to share some valuable resources for those in need of food and meals. Below is a link to a list of resources for free meals that are available without any requirements or registration.
SPS website: Support for Families in Need
Looking for additional resources? Please go to our Family Resource Page:
Contact Us
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3 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
Administrative Secretary – Crystal Parry cnparry@seattleschools.org
Office Assistant – Emily Sheppard ejsheppard@seattleschools.org
School Nurse – Angie Sterwald (Monday) amsterwald@seattleschools.org
Nurse Fax: 206-743-3157
Counselor – Joyce Rho jecho@seattleschools.org
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Olympic View PTA
To submit a school-related news item or announcement, please email Crystal Parry at cnparry@seattleschools.org. Submissions are due Wednesday of each week for Sunday publication and should have “For the Eagle” in the subject line.