Friends of Salmon Bay

Support CANSSPA Campaign
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-22
Fundraising in public schools raises issues of equity. For this reason, FOSB is a member of the Central and North Seattle PTA Alliance (CANSSPA).
CANSSPA the sister organization of the West Seattle Public Schools Equity Fund and Southeast Seattle Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA). Their mission is to advocate for all children in the Seattle Public School District to receive adequate and equitable education.
In conjunction with FOSB Fall Direct Giving campaign, please consider supporting the efforts of CANSSPA through the Alliance for Education.
Donate to CANSSPA

Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age (Middle School Version)
2024-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | School Cafetorium
We live in a digital world where technological advancement and their integration in our lives grows deeper and faster each day. There is growing recognition that social media and excessive screen time contribute to serious mental health concerns among our youth. To mitigate the negative impact of screens, we must tune into the latest research, set boundaries, and establish healthy screen use habits at school and home.
To support this journey, the FOSB PIE Committee and school staff invite our community to a viewing and discussion of Screenagers: Original Edition for middle- and high-schoolers. Free onsite childcare and pizza available for potty-independent children – RSVP for childcare here to guarantee we have sufficient staffing and food for your child(ren).

Re-Envisioning Public Education in Seattle
2024-11-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Salmon Bay Auditorium, 1810 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA, 98117, United States
Let’s get together to imagine a better public school system in Seattle, and create a vision to fight for.
To be honest, this school year started out with a whirlwind of stress and uncertainty. There is so much to learn, so much to unpack, all while continuing to show up for day-to-day life of parenting, work, and other responsibilities.
So the Friends of Salmon Bay Advocacy Committee thought it would be helpful to take some time to learn, share, and process — together. We’ll start with a history of how we got here, followed by an overview of the current landscape of organizations and initiatives fighting for awareness and change, and then take some to imagine scenarios where students and schools are thriving.
Agenda

6:30pm — Welcome and Introductions
Past: How We Got Here, by Jasmine Pulido, co-host of Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
Present: Landscape of Organizations and Initiatives, by Jessica McHugh
7:00pm — Future: Imagining What If?

Small Group Activities
Share-Outs / Discussion

8:15pm — Closing

Details
Date/Time: Thursday, November 7th, 2024, 6:30–8:30pm
Location: Salmon Bay K8 School, 1810 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA 98117 — enter through the door with the intercom on 18th Ave NW. We will have signage posted to help you find your way to the auditorium.
Food and Drink: We will have food and N/A drinks available.
Childcare: We have free, on-site childcare available. If you would like to reserve space, answer the appropriate questions when you RSVP.
Who can attend? Anyone interested in imagining a better public school system is invited to participate!
Is this a hybrid event? This is an in-person event with no virtual option or recording.
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NO SCHOOL -- Veterans Day
2024-11-11

Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age (Elementary Version)
2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | School Cafetorium
We live in a digital world where technological advancement and their integration in our lives grows deeper and faster each day. There is growing recognition that social media and excessive screen time contribute to serious mental health concerns among our youth. To mitigate the negative impact of screens, we must tune into the latest research, set boundaries, and establish healthy screen use habits at school and home.
To support this journey, the FOSB PIE Committee and school staff invite our community to a viewing and discussion of Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition. Free onsite childcare and pizza available for potty-independent children – RSVP for childcare here to guarantee we have sufficient staffing and food for your child(ren).

School Picture RETAKES
2024-11-19

Friendsgiving Potluck & Clothing Exchange
2024-11-20 17:30 - 19:30 | School Cafetorium
FOSB is hosting a Friendsgiving Potluck + Clothing Exchange for the entire Salmon Bay K-8 community!
Clean out your closets, and drop gently used kid and adult clothing and outerwear anytime in the designated box in the front lobby. The collection will be made available during Friendsgiving to be taken for free or accompanied by a gift of any value to FOSB Fall Direct Giving. Then bring a dish, dine together, and refresh your closets with seasonal attire for the whole family! Unclaimed items will be kept for our community and/or donated to a local charity. Give what you can. Take what you need. Contributions are optional. Joyous communing encouraged! Volunteer here to help the event run smoothly!

FOSB November Board meeting
2024-11-21 18:30 - 20:00
Join us in the Salmon Bay Library for our monthly board meeting. Board meetings are open to all FOSB members – if you have a student at the school, you are automatically a member and have a vote! Come learn about the work being done by FOSB in support of our school, and ways YOU can get involved as you are able.
We are planning for childcare to be available for potty independent children through COHO (Boys & Girls Club); childcare rsvp’s are helpful but not required. Childcare costs are covered by FOSB.
If you are unable to attend in person, you may join via Zoom. Meeting agendas and previous meeting minutes are posted on our website. Please email fosbchair@gmail.com with any questions.

NO SCHOOL -- Conferences
2024-11-25 - 2024-11-27

NO SCHOOL -- Thanksgiving break
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29

Funding Schools 101
2024-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Salmon Bay Auditorium, 1810 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA, 98117, United States
Join us for a presentation and discussion with Washington’s Paramount Duty and Fund SPS to learn how our schools are funded and what we can do to advocate for change!

Guest Speakers

Robert Cruickshank, Board Member of Washington’s Paramount Duty
Sarah Reyneveld, Board Member of Washington’s Paramount Duty
Andy Brauninger, Co-Chair of Fund SPS

Agenda

Welcome and Introductions
Funding 101 Presentations
Panel Discussion
Q&A
Closing

RSVP

Details
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, 6:30–8:30pm
Location: Salmon Bay K8 School, 1810 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA 98117 — enter through the door with the intercom on 18th Ave NW. We will have signage posted to help you find your way to the auditorium.
Food and Drink: We will have food and N/A drinks available.
Childcare: Free on-site childcare and pizza available for potty-independent children – request childcare with your RSVP to guarantee we have sufficient staffing and food for your child(ren).
Who can attend? Anyone interested in learning more about funding education in Washington is welcome to attend.
Is this a hybrid event? This is an in-person event, streaming or recording TBD.
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K-2 Winter Fun and Toy Swap
2024-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | School Cafetorium
Calling all K-2 families! The FOSB Building Community Initiative is hosting a fun-filled evening of swapping toys, winter crafting, and sipping on hot cocoa. Bring your kids’ long forgotten toys, games, puzzles, books, stuffies, etc. to the event and then peruse others’ donations for something that your kids will treasure! Sign-up here to help the event run smoothly. Contact: Chase Treisman, chasetreisman@gmail.com

5th Grade Movie Night & Winter Crafts
2024-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | School Cafetorium
Let’s all gather for a night of simple winter crafts, a movie & hot cocoa. We will have a book-themed craft (suitable for gift giving), as well as materials to make snowflake decorations. Hot cocoa & light snacks will be provided. Bring a blanket, pillow, etc to snuggle in for the movie! Volunteer to help the event run smoothly here.
All fifth graders (& siblings) welcome to attend! Adult chaperone required.
Date: Wednesday, December 11th
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Place: Salmon Bay Cafeterium
Movie: TBD

Winter 2025 After-school Program Registration starts
2024-12-13 12:00
We are excited to share that the schedule has been finalized for the Winter 2025 Afterschool Program. Available programming can be previewed on 6Crickets, which includes classes, times, costs and registration information. Registration opens at 12 pm on December 13th, and ends on January 10th.
Classes this session include:

Mondays – Coding Video Games (3rd-5th)
Tuesdays – Chess Wizards (K-5th) or Kids Basic Dance (3rd – 5th)
Wednesdays – Brick City Engineers (K-3rd) or Crafts – Under the Sea (1st-5th)
Thursdays – Japanese (K-5th)
Fridays – Ceramics/Kiln Fired Clay (K-8th)

We’ve updated our Volunteer Request Form, and our Scholarship Form. Each Volunteer will receive free tuition for their student. Limited scholarships are available for full or partial tuition. Both options are first come, first served.
For the younger students, a parent volunteer will ensure they are picked up as requested by their caregiver in the registration form and/or can be escorted to Coho.

3rd and 4th Grade Winter Fun!
2024-12-13 17:30 - 20:00 | School Cafetorium
Calling all 3rd and 4th grade families! The FOSB Building Community Initiative is hosting a fun-filled evening of winter-themed crafting, watching Home Alone, sipping on hot cocoa, and snacking on pizza and popcorn. Bring a pillow, sleeping bag, chair, or blanket to snuggle into for the movie. Siblings welcome. Adult chaperones required. RSVP and volunteer here to help the event run smoothly.

Middle School Spirit Week!
2024-12-16 - 2024-12-20
Monday: Western Theme Clothing (think cowboy hats). Alternative: Silly Hat Day
Tuesday: Dress like a teacher day…teachers can dress like students!
Wednesday: Dress Alike Day: pick a friend or group and wear the same color or same accessory or same full outfit
Thursday: Fancy Day: whatever that means to you!
Friday: Pajama Day. Bring a stuffie if you want.

FOSB December Board meeting
2024-12-19 18:30 - 20:00

One Hour Early Dismissal (2:25)
2024-12-20

Evening Lantern Festival
2024-12-20 18:30 - 19:00 | Salmon Bay Park, 2001 NW Canoe Pl, Seattle, WA, 98117
Join Salmon Bay families of past and present for the beloved tradition with Mary K and Mark at Salmon Bay Park on Friday 12/20 at 6:30-7pm to let our lanterns light our way! Bring your lanterns and dress warmly, singing our way into Winter Break.
Meet on the West side of the park (opposite side from side by school, due to construction on the playground), and we’ll walk singing “I’m Walking with My Lantern” together up to the top of the knoll to form our circle and keep singing.

NO SCHOOL -- Winter break
2024-12-23 - 2024-12-27, 2024-12-30 - 2025-01-03

Winter 2025 After-school Program Registration ends
2025-01-10

FOSB Budget Meeting
2025-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
It is time to start working on FOSB’s budget for next school year! Everyone is encouraged to attend. Here is the agenda for the January 12th meeting. Additional meeting dates – Feb. 2nd, March 9th (budget proposals due), April 6th, and May 4th. Please contact fosbtreasurer@gmail.com with questions. Join our zoom Meetings using this link.

FOSB January Board meeting
2025-01-16 18:30 - 20:00

Middle School Theater Production "Attack of the Zombies!"
2025-01-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Salmon Bay Auditorium, 1810 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA, 98117, United States
Salmon Bay Middle School Theater Production & Technical Theater Classes Present…
“Attack of the Zombies!”
A comic-horror spoof by Tim Kelly
Get ready for a night of spooky laughs and spine-tingling fun! Join us for a thrilling, yet light-hearted adventure as our talented actors bring the terrifying tale of the undead to life! “Attack of the Zombies!” mixes humor with just the right amount of horror.
Our tech students have worked hard behind the scenes, designing everything from the set and costumes to the props, sound, and lights. Meanwhile, our actors have perfected their most dramatic (and hilarious!) screams of terror. This show is sure to give you chills, without being too gory!
Audience Recommendation: The show is recommended for 4th grade and up. Students will need an adult to attend, so grab a parent or guardian and prepare for a night of spooky entertainment!
We can’t wait to see you there!

NO SCHOOL -- MLK Day
2025-01-20

Safety Skills for Children: K-3 Student and Caregiver
2025-01-23 15:45 - 17:15 | Salmon Bay Room 214
FOSB is coordinating after school self-defense classes for all grade levels, open to Salmon Bay students & caregivers. These classes will be held at the school and will include age-appropriate self-defense techniques. More information will come in January newsletters, so please be on the lookout! Please email fosbafterschool@gmail.com with any questions.
Register at Eventbrite HERE.

January 23, 2025: Grades K-3 – Student & Caregiver

January 27, 2025: Grades 4-6 – Student & Caregiver

February 3, 2025: Grades 7-8 – Students who identify as girls

February 6, 2025: Grades 7-8 – Open to All Students

Winter Band Performance
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Salmon Bay Auditorium, 1810 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA, 98117, United States
Join us in the cafeterium to watch the Premier Band and the Concert Band.

FOSB Happy Hour!
2025-01-24 17:30 - 19:00
Join FOSB for informal conversation and connection at Ruben’s Ballard Taproom. Bring your questions, ideas, or simply come for a chat with community. Come any time. Kids welcome. Food trucks on site. Food & beer must be purchased.
