The Eagle – Week of September 9
Letter from Principal Bean
Dear Families,
We had an incredibly positive first week of school. I couldn’t have asked for a smoother start! I am super excited to welcome kindergarteners tomorrow!
Familypalooza: Please join us for “Familypalooza” in the cafeteria after drop-off on Monday for coffee and pastries, and to hear from me and the PTA!
Eagle Way Parade: We will have our annual Eagle Way Parade on Friday morning at 8:30. Please come cheer on the students as we walk around the block. “The Eagle Way” is our school motto. At OV, we “Take care of ourselves, each other, and our school!”
School Supplies: In an effort to provide all students the same materials, the PTA has purchased school supplies in bulk. Please help the PTA reimburse these costs. Donate to OV School Supplies
Early Release Wednesdays: Just a reminder that from now on, every Wednesday, students will be released at 1:10.
Family Connections Meetings: During the next three Wednesdays, teachers will be having family connection meetings with all families. This is a great way for us to build strong relationships. We really want to hear from you about your hopes and dreams, the brilliance of your child, and anything else that you think is important.
Back to School Night: On Tuesday, September 24, at 6:00, we will have our annual “Back to School Night.”
Car Drop-Off
- Please do not block driveways or mailboxes.
- Please do not make U-turns on 95th. It is just too narrow a street. Not only is it potentially dangerous, but it also creates traffic jams.
- Drive-thru drop-off only on 95th Street next to Collaboration Station. Please do not get out of the car. Make sure your child is ready to go and leaves promptly from the passenger side of the car.
Visitors: Please ring the bell at the south entrance (95th Street) near the flagpole. After being let into the building, sign in at the office and collect a visitor’s badge.
Volunteering: Volunteers complete every step or confirm that they are current with their application. (Note: Please plan for it to take a week to process the information, so if you are planning on volunteering for a field trip, please plan ahead. I am unable to make exceptions.)
In partnership,
Mr. Bean (he/him)
Important Dates
Every Wednesday is 1:10pm early release
- Monday, September 9 First Day for Kindergarteners
- Friday, September 13 Eagle Parade 8:30 a.m. (starting at flagpole)
- Thursday, September 19 ToothSavers Dental Program
- Tuesday, September 24 Back to School Night 6-7 p.m.
This Week’s News
The Ice Skating Club is Back!
3rd-5th Graders
Kraken Community IcePlex
Fall Session: Fridays from October 4-November 15. 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Registration Opens September 15
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.
Club Members will meet before school on Fridays for some morning exercise and fun. Kids arrive at 6:45 to lace up skates and skating is from 7-7:30. After skating ends at 7:30, parent volunteers will be available to walk the group to OV for an on-time arrival to school.
Cost: Free. Skate rentals and ice time have been generously provided by the Seattle Kraken and the One Roof Foundation.
Registration opens September 15 and space is limited. The registration link as well as more detailed information will be in the Eagle on September 15.
Volunteers Needed! More information about volunteering to help with this program will be available during registration.
ToothSavers Oral Health Program Information
Date: September 19, 2024
Easy & Convenient
Great news! Our school has partnered with ToothSavers to offer dental care at school.
Best of all, in most cases there is no cost to you if your child is insured with Medicaid/CHIP! Most private insurances are accepted. We have affordable self-pay options as well. If your child is uninsured, they are eligible to receive our services free of charge!
Easy & Convenient
Having your child seen by the dentist at school saves you valuable time. Top quality care is provided by local, licensed hygienists in the familiar surroundings of your child’s school. Dental care can include an oral health screening, fluoride varnish, sealants, and silver diamine fluoride (SDF).
Sign up today!
Look for a permission form from school, or sign up now
A note from our counselor, Joyce Rho
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, winter coats, thanksgiving baskets & holiday baskets, 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
Eagle Food Packs: 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: 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 Year! Joyce
Cafeteria Kitchen Assistant Needed
Hello from the cafeteria! We are looking for a new assistant in the kitchen. If you are looking for 20 hours a week with the same days off as your kids, reach out to Mindy Crum at macrum@seattleschools.org or go to the SPS Job Opportunity Page and go to the kitchen assistant northwest region to apply.
Fall Festival
Save the date: Friday, October 18
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.
To help plan this great event and OV tradition, please contact Rob Wilson at wilson5113@gmail.com. We’d love help with adding new food choices, and bringing other new ideas to life.
PTA Trivia Night is back!
Save the date for October 5, 5:30 pm check in time (trivia starts at 6:00 pm) at Lake City Eagles. $25/person or $150/team. Each team can have up to 6 people. Pay for your 6 person team or pay for a solo ticket and join a team when you arrive. Link for tickets will be available soon!
Volunteer Opportunities
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.
How to Volunteer
All volunteers must complete the online form.
Join the Olympic View Parent Teacher Association
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.
Resources
Looking for additional resources? Please go to our Family Resource Page:
Contact Us
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 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 – Joyce Rho jecho@seattleschools.org
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Olympic View PTA
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