Did you know Salmon Bay K-8 is among the least-funded schools in Seattle Public Schools?
Each year, we collaborate with staff and families to help build and sustain the people, programs, activities, and resources that make Salmon Bay K-8 a unique and thriving option school. Your generous donations help us close the gap between what the district provides and what we want for our school community.
FOSB has committed about $300,000 to fund the 2026-27 school year! Learn more at sbk8raised.org.
School Staff (55-60%) — Retains staff for essential school classes, programs, and services, such as the School Nurse, Kindergarten Readiness Team, Elementary Reading Specialist, Middle School Drama, English Language Arts and Elective Teachers, Middle School Counselor, and Extracurricular Staff.
Scholarships & Equity (15-20%) — Advances equal access and inclusive participation for all students and families in our school and community. Scholarships provided for Overnight Camps, Spring Enrichment Program (SEP), Field Trips, After-School Programs, Fall Connections, and Back-to-School Supplies. FOSB Racial Equity Fund supports proposals for community-driven equity efforts.
School Programs & Classrooms (10-15%) — Funds supplemental materials for school programs and classrooms, such as Physical Education (PE) & Athletics, Middle School Exploratory Studies and Theater, Spring Enrichment Program (SEP), Where Everybody Belongs (WEB), Lantern Festival, Field Day, Graduations, Free Yearbooks for All.
FOSB Committees (7-10%) — Enables volunteer-led initiatives that connect our school and greater community together, such asAdvocacy, After-School Programming, All-School Events (Pizza on the Play Street, Multicultural Celebration, Evening Lantern Festival, STEAM Fair, Pi(e) Night), Grade-Level Community Building, Gardening, Fundraising, Parent Information Exchange (PIE), Staff Appreciation, Sustainability, and Traffic Safety.
Emerging Needs (3-5%) — Supports staff, school program, and community needs as they arise throughout the year. Past examples include classroom emergency preparedness kits, stage sound system upgrades, piano tuning, kiln repair, new PE balls, and refrigerator replacement.
FOSB Operations (2-3%) — Pays for expenses associated with operating a nonprofit, such as liability insurance, bookkeeper fees, QuickBooks license, state/city filings, and communications.
Help us fund the gap by donating anytime or during specific fundraisers at givebutter.com/fosb. Learn more at sbk8raised.org.
- Spring Fundraiser — in-person community celebration honoring the past year and kicking off the next year with fun and funds, raised through a hybrid auction, buy-in-parties, and direct-giving
- Fall Fundraiser — online direct-giving campaign that raises the a substantial amount of the funds needed for the current school year
- Buy-In Parties — year-round, intimate gatherings that combine social connection and fundraising hosted by community members (learn more here or contact fosbparties@gmail.com with ideas!)
- Mini-Fundraisers — year-round, community-driven efforts designed to raise supplemental funding (contact fosbgiving@gmail.com with ideas!)
- General Donations — set a recurring donation or a one-time contribution anytime at givebutter.com/fosb
Donations are tax-deductible.
Corporate matching is welcome.
Every amount is appreciated!
Equity for all students is a core value at FOSB!
Join our Advocacy committee to help envision a more equitable and effective education system, and lobby our local and state legislators.
We are proud members of the Central and North Seattle School PTA Alliance (CANSSPA). Take a moment to learn more about CANSSPA and support their efforts, helping fund under-resourced public schools across Seattle through the Alliance for Education.