News from your North Beach PTA
May 27, 2022
Dates to Remember
- Monday, May 30: Memorial Day (no school)
- Friday, June 3rd: All library books due
- Tuesday, June 7th: Last day to submit PTA Award nominations
- Wednesday, June 8th: 12:30pm 5th grade beach party Volunteers needed
- Thursday, June 9: Book Swap (during school hours)
- Monday, June 13:Talent Show (during school and 6:30pm for families) Volunteer to help with the Talent Show
- Tuesday, June 14: Field Day Volunteer to help with Field Day
- Tuesday, June 14: 6:30pm Final PTA meeting of 21/22 school year
- Friday, June 17: 9am 5th grade Promotion & Reception
- Friday, June 17: Last day of school, early dismissal
- Friday, June 17: 3pm 5th grade pool party Volunteers needed
North Beach Multicultural calendar - May
During May the North Beach community celebrates the following multicultural groups. We will highlight resources and opportunities to learn more about these groups during the month.
Asian Pacific-American Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
May 30: Memorial Day
A Note From our Principal
May 27, 2022
Dear North Beach Families:
Monday there will be no school due to Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor and mourn members of the armed services who have died while serving the country. Since I wrote to you earlier this week about the events in Uvalde, TX, I have learned there have been 27 school shootings since the beginning of this year. I am so appalled we have been unwilling to do more to protect our children at school. Like you, I wonder – will this be the event that prompts us to do right by them? I hope it is.
A reminder for families of 5th grade students. We are looking forward to 5th Grade Promotion & Reception:
- Friday, June 17 – 9:00-10:00 a.m. at North Beach
We will celebrate our 5th graders with a promotion ceremony on the last day of school. Due to COVID restrictions we are inviting primary parents/caregivers to join us for this celebration. We will gather in the cafeteria for a promotion ceremony and then students can gather for a reception afterward and take pictures with family and teachers.
All audience members must present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to be admitted to campus. We are also requiring pre-registration so we know how many people to expect. Please register using this link (https://forms.office.com/r/k2Z4SPT3Nv) no later than Friday, June 3, 2022.
Finally, there was notification sent earlier this week to families about poison hemlock on campus. Poison hemlock is classified as a Class B noxious week by King County and the amount found is too large to be removed by hand; the district planned to treat the area this afternoon in compliance with district policy and procedure. However, due to wind levels, they are postponing treatment. There is a small patch of the plant that is close to the playground that will be removed by hand. The district is determining a plan for removing the rest of the plant that is inaccessible and higher up the slope.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Kristine McLane, Principal
From the Office
Reminder:
If your child will not be at school, please call or email the office first thing in the morning to let us know. When your student is absent and we have not heard from you, we will call you to confirm your child's location and that their abscence from school is known.
Office Phone: 206-252-1510.
Office Email:cmhostetler@seattleschools.org and sbbradley@seattleschools.org.
Help the Sensory Garden!
Despite our current weather, Seattle's summers are one of the driest in the country!
Help out by signing up to water the Sensory Garden.
- It takes about 30 minutes to water and weed.
- During your week, please water and weed 2 - 3 times, you choose when.
It is up to you to determine how often to water. If it rains (not just a slight sprinkle) consider the garden watered!
All tools are readily available at the school.
- Easy to follow instructions are available at the garden and emailed before your shift.
If you have any questions please email bb.carman@greentab.net
Library Reminders
Book Swap
- June 2nd - Last day to donate books for the book swap
- June 9th: Book Swap during school hours
Return all library books
- June 3rd: All library books must be returned
5th Grade Graduation Party Volunteers Needed!
Beach Party 6/8 @12:30: looking for chaperones, help with set-up, and help running games
Volunteer to help with the Beach Party
Pool Party 6/17 @ 3pm: looking for chaperones
PTA Awards - Tell us about your favorite NB shining stars!
We have so many amazing people at North Beach and each year there are always a few that really go above and beyond. Tell us who you noticed this year! It just takes a quick email with your nominees name, which award, and a short description of why they caught your attention.
Nominations due: Tuesday, June 7th
The GOLDEN ACORN AWARD honors an outstanding volunteer.
The OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD recognizes a NB educator.
The OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE AWARD recognizes an idividuals for dedicated service to ALL children and a demonstrated commitment to helping create strong policies for the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Help us select our winners! We need volunteers to be on the selection committee. Please email communications@northbeachpta.org to let us know you want to help.
2022 NB Talent Show - June 13th
The 2022 LIVE TALENT SHOW WILL include 3rd, 4th & 5th GRADERS. K-2nd grade students will be included in the virtual talent show.
Tuesday, June 13th - Daytime Talent Show (during school)
Tuesday, June 13th - Evening Talent Show (for friends and family to watch)
Want to voluntter or have questions? Contact Lead Parent Volunteer, Joanna Braeden joannaunze@gmail.com or North Beach PTA President Katie Gruver at president@northbeachpta.org
Whitman Summer Book Checkout
Calling all 5th graders attending Whitman Middle School next fall!
- Meet Ms. Macer, the librarian and 6th grade ELA teachers
- Get a Wildcats Read booklist
- Check out books for the summer
Where: Whitman Middle School
When: Wednesday, June 8
Time: 4pm-6pm
Covid-19 vaccine boosters - children 5-11 eligible
Find local vaccination sites:
- SPS will offer end-of-year regional vaccination clinics in early June. SPS vaccination webpage
SPS recommends all students take an at home COVID-19 test prior to returning to school following Memorial Day weekend.
Ways to Take Action on Gun Violence
Our hearts are heavy this week and many of us feel at a loss. Take this moment to take action, take care of yourself, and take care of your family. Here are a few resourcs that we hope may help.
- Take Action: Urge Congress to Protect Our Children from Gun Violence - use the PTA's pre-filled form to send a message to Congress. The form also allows you to personalize your message.
- Use the PTA policy brief to educate yourself on gun law legislation or to urge Congress to take action on specific laws.
- Research and consider donating or getting involved with organizations fighting for reducing gun violence. Here are a few organizations to research:
Memorial Day
National Moment of Remembrance
The birth of the the “National Moment of Remembrance”, which was a resolution passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans “To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to ‘Taps.”
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Community News & Events
The programs below are not endorsed by either North Beach PTA or SPS, and are posted for informational purposes only.
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Parent Education Opportunities:
June 4-5: UCLA Peers Clinic Conversation Bootcamp
June 9, 5pm:Stopping White Nationalism in disability communities: Advice for parents of youth with IDD
Articles:
12 popular games adapted for children with Autism
Summer Art Camp - ages 9-17
SEATTLE ARTIST LEAGUE
Week long morning or afternoon summer camps for youth and teens in drawing, painting, wheel throwing and handbuilding ceramics, photography, weaving, felting, puppets, and more. Opening our new studio in Georgetown this June.
Fun Soccer Day Camp
Camp is run by Ingraham High School Girls Soccer Players
When: July 11th-15th
Time: 8:00 AM – Noon
Location: Jane Addams Middle School: 11051 34th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Who: Elementary aged recreational players
Registration Information on attached forms.
Cost: $100.00 for first child from your home, $80 for each additional
Email Mike Wentzel (Teacher and Assistant Girls Soccer Coach at mjwentzel@seattleschools.org for the registration form.
Ballard High School Girls Basketball Camp
Code Ninja Summer Camps
UW Youth Summer Programs - There's still time to register
The online and in-person classes below are still open for registration. This is a great opportunity for 4-5th graders looking for unique summer learning opportunities.
- Debate for Kids (Online)
- Intro to Drag-and-Drop Coding with Skylark (Online)
- Mixed Media Art and Mosaics (On Campus)
Visit www.youth-teen.uw.edu for registration information.
Camp Meadowood Springs
EMPOWERING KIDS THROUGH COMMUNICATION
A summer camp program for children with speech, hearing, and other communication related disorders, ages 7 - 14.
Session 1 - July 10 - 16, Session 2 - July 17 - 23
Courageous Kids Climbing- Bothel, WA
Free Opportunity for children age 5+ with special needs
Join Courageous Kids Climbing for a free opportunity to go rock wall climbing at the Bothell YMCA!
Contact Courageous Kids Climbing for more information.
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After School Programs
Boys & Girls Club
Questions? 206-582-3512
Registration Information and enrollment paperwork is available at: http://positiveplace.org/locations/childcare/Pages/northbeachchildcare.aspx
Small Faces
The school-aged program at Small Faces serves kindergarten through fifth grade children. At the end of the school day, a school bus takes kids to Small Faces Center where they are greeted by teachers and offered a snack before the program activities begin. Doors close at 6pm. Contact Kathy Brockman with questions and to enroll: kbrockman@smallfaces.org
Washington Karate After School Program
Transportation is available up to five days per week from select Seattle Schools and the dojo is located conveniently near the Greenwood Fred Meyer. Students have snack and homework time and a one hour karate class, where they learn skills and discipline. For more details visit www.washingtonkarate.com or call (206)784-3171.
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