Committees coordinate various programs, activities, and resources that support our unique and thriving Salmon Bay. Whether you volunteer for one activity or take a lead role for the whole school year, committees are a great way to get involved. Learn more, reach out, and tap in!
Advocacy
Facilitate information sharing, community engagement, and organizing to collectively address issues affecting our children’s’ access to and experience with public education at the school, district, and state level. fosbadvocacy@gmail.com
After-School Programs
Partners with excellent local vendors to provide a diverse lineup of on-campus enrichment classes for students to explore their passions. fosbafterschool@gmail.com
After-School Theatre
Creates, produces, and supports elementary after-school theatre programming, including an assortment of plays, classes, and other opportunities to fit a variety of age, experience, endurance, and commitment levels. fosbtheatre@gmail.com
Promotes an inclusive, positive, supportive, and playful sense of belonging by fostering communication and connection among families within and between grades in fun and meaningful ways. Includes grade-level peer-managed exchanges, cohort-inspired community-building events and activities, and schoolwide events. fosbcommunitybuilding@gmail.com
Streamlines communication within and between our families and staff. Primary modes of communication include FOSB and Salmon Bay websites, newsletters, Facebook pages, and grade-level peer exchanges. fosbcomms@googlegroups.com
Facilitates the collaborative development of and oversees the operating budget for FOSB to fill the financial and programmatic gap between what the district supports and what we want for our school community. fosbtreasurer@gmail.com
Funding Equity
Supports the Central and North Seattle School PTA Alliance (CANSSPA) advocating for equitable school funding helping fund under-resourced public schools across Seattle through the Alliance for Education. cezbinden@gmail.com.
Raise funds to fulfill our budget commitments and ensure the provisions of essential school staff, school programs and classroom resources, scholarships and equity funding, and enrichment activities and committee work. fosbgiving@gmail.com
Gardening
Maintains and improves our school grounds through family-friendly work parties throughout the year. sbgardencommittee@gmail.com
Organizes parent education activities, such as guest speakers, film/documentary screenings, and discussions on topics of interest. PIE maintains a resource library cart in the front lobby of the school – swing by and borrow a book anytime. fosbpie@gmail.com.
Coordinates initiatives to support teachers, staff, and administration with resources and gratitude. Events include staff snack shack, staff meals during conference week, staff appreciation week, and supply wish-lists. fosbappreciation@gmail.com
Builds environmental awareness through initiatives like the Earth Day Countdown and cross-committee collaboration on sustainability practices. Supports the development of a student-led Sustainability Group grounded in hope, creativity, and community action. fosbgoesgreen@gmail.com
Works with our neighbors, families, school staff, district, and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to improve the safety of our community through thoughtful transportation planning and fostering community, including Play Streets, Block Parties, and Bike-to-School Month. fosb-traffic-safety@googlegroups.com
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Want to level up something new? Let us know at fosbchair@gmail.com.