There are so many wonderful events and activities throughout the year. Below is a typical year-at-a-glance. See our calendar and weekly newsletters for evolving and current events, programs, and volunteer needs. 

Year-Round

• After-school programs
• After-school theatre
• Class field trips
• Class celebrations
• Friday Sing (K-5)

Fall Session

• 6th Grade Camp
• Pizza on the Play Street – Welcome Back Party!
• Curriculum Night
• Fall Fundraiser
• Cleat & Costume Exchange
• Secret Garden Book Fair
• Halloween Parade (Elementary)
• Halloween Block Party (Middle School)
• Multicultural Celebration & Potluck
• Family Support
• Lantern Festival

Winter Session

• Ski-Bus
• 5th Grade Camp
• Buy-In Parties
• Science & Arts Fair
• Pi(e) Night
• Poetry Night
• Community Book Swap
• School Tours for Prospective Families

Spring Session

• Spring Enrichment Program (SEP)
• Staff Appreciation Week
• Spring Fundraiser
• Secret Garden Book Fair
• Camps
• Field Day
• 5th & 8th Grade Promotions

Student Fees

Salmon Bay’s staff, administration, and volunteers work together to offer many opportunities throughout the year for learning outside the school building. These enriching opportunities cost more than the funding provided by the district. Families are asked to contribute per student.

This school year student fees will be collected twice. The Fall Payment includes fees for school supplies, enrichment, full camp payments for 5th and 6th graders, camp deposits for all other grades except kindergarten. Spring Payment includes fees for Middle School Spring Enrichment Program (SEP) and camp payments for all grades other than 5th and 6th.

Families can expect to receive payment links from the school volunteer coordinator, Lara Cowles, or classroom teacher in early September for the Fall Payments, and late January for the Spring Payments. Payments can be made in full or in installments via the SchoolPay online system.

Payment links can also be found here:

Elementary Student Activity Fees

Middle School Activity Fees

For more information on the school supply fee, see here.

Elementary enrichment is for field trips planned by teachers throughout the year; 7/8 grades attend Fall Connections; 6th grade spring outing. Camp payments for 5th and 6th graders are collected in the fall as their camp dates are earlier in the school year. Fall deposits are collected for most other grades. Some Spring fees are estimated and will be finalized by January, if necessary.

Scholarship Support

Partial or full scholarships are requested by emailing the school social worker Allie Ash (aeash@seattleschools.org) or the middle school counselor Rob Bright (rabright@seattleschools.org).

…That’s You!

All parents, guardians, teachers, and staff of students enrolled at Salmon Bay K-8 are automatically members of FOSB — no forms to fill out and no dues to pay. As a member, you have an equal voice in our community and a vote on matters that come before FOSB. 

Whether you volunteer at an event, attend a meeting, join a committee, serve on the Board or simply stay informed, we encourage you to jump in and help support our school!

The Finance & Budgeting Committee facilitates the development of and oversees the operating budget for FOSB. The budget is developed in collaboration with families and staff to identify and fill the gaps between what district provides and what we need to build and sustain the essential staff, educational programs, enrichment activities, committee work, and scholarships that contribute to a unique and thriving Salmon Bay. Learn more about our budget and fundraising process. Get connected at fosbtreasurer@gmail.com.

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Community Budget Survey

FOSB has taken up the practice of surveying community members each winter to better understand budget priorities. Results are used as directional guidance as we develop the following year’s budget. Executive summaries of previous surveys are available: 

• 2026-27 Budget Survey Summary
• 2025-26 Budget Survey Summary
• 2024-25 Budget Survey Summary

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FOSB Budgets

School Year 2026-2027

FOSB Budget – 2026-2027 – to be voted on at the June 15, 2026 board meeting at Reuben’s taphouse

School Year 2025-2026

FOSB Amended Budget – 2025-2026 January 2026 – New Budget voted on at Jan 2026 board meeting

FOSB Amended Budget – 2025-2026 – voted on at Oct 16th 2025 meeting.

FOSB Budget – 2025-2026 – voted on at May 15, 2025 meeting

• FOSB – Actuals vs Budget Report 2026.06.30
• FOSB – Actuals vs Budget Report 2026.05.31
• FOSB – Actuals vs Budget Report 2026.04.30
• FOSB – Actuals vs Budget Report 2026.03.31
• FOSB – Actuals vs Budget report -2026.01.31
• FOSB – Actuals vs Budget Report – 2025.12.31
• FOSB – Actuals Vs Budget Report – 2025.10.31
• FOSB – Actuals vs Budget report -2025.09.30

School Year 2024-2025

• FOSB – School Year 2024/25 End of Year Finances for 990 Tax Return
• FOSB – Actual vs Budget report – 2025.06.30
• FOSB – Actuals vs Budget report – 2025.05.31
• FOSB – Actuals vs Budget report – 2025.04.30
• FOSB – Actuals vs Budget report – 2025.03.31
• FOSB – Actuals vs Budget report – 2025.02.28
• FOSB – Actuals vs Budget report – 2024.12.31
• FOSB – Actuals vs Budget report – 2024.11.21

FOSB Budget 2024-2025 – amended Sept 2024
FOSB Budget 2024-2025

School Years Pre-2024

FOSB Budget 2023-2024 – with actuals
FOSB Budget 2022-2023
FOSB Budget 2021-2022
FOSB Budget 2020-2021
FOSB Budget 2019-2020 – with actuals (Note: These budget actuals include income from the spring 2019 FOSB auction. We were under budget for expenses and needed those savings for the next school year because our spring 2020 FOSB auction was cancelled due to COVID-19.)
FOSB Budget 2018-2019
FOSB Budget 2017-2018
(missing FOSB budgets for 2015-2016 and 2016-2017)
FOSB Budget 2014-2015
FOSB Budget 2013-2014
FOSB Budget 2012-2013

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FOSB Bylaws

Read FOSB’s bylaws.

The Gardening Committee maintains and improves our school grounds through family-friendly work parties throughout the year.

Have questions, ideas, or a green thumb? Reach out to us at sbgardencommittee@gmail.com.