News from your North Beach PTA
June 3, 2022
Dates to Remember
- Friday, June 3rd: Last day to pre-register for 5th grade promotion ceremony
- 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 - June
During June the North Beach community celebrates the following multicultural groups. We will highlight resources and opportunities to learn more about these groups during the month.
- June - Pride Month
- June 19th - Juneteenth
A Note From our Principal
June 3, 2022
Dear North Beach Families:
Understandably, school safety has been the topic of many conversations over the past week. I’d like to reiterate the importance we place on student safety. We’ve received some questions about the types of safety drills we conduct. Part of our safety plan includes monthly safety drills, which include evacuation, earthquake, shelter-in-place, reverse evacuation, and lockdown drills. We do not participate in active shooter exercises, which Washington State has recently restricted by law. A lockdown situation would be implemented to isolate students and staff from threats of violence, such as suspicious trespassers or armed intruders, that may occur in a school or in the vicinity of a school. We conduct lockdown drills with staff only and have conversations about preparing for threats of violence. However, due to the possibility of added stress and anxiety for our students, we do not actively involve them in these drills. Teachers do teach students what to do in the event of a lockdown and answer their questions.
Next week, we will hold our final safety drill of the year. We will have a Reverse Evacuation followed by a Shelter-in-Place. A Reverse Evacuation is the process used for moving students/staff indoors quickly. The most common reason for a Reverse Evacuation is bad weather during recess. Other reasons for Reverse Evacuation include a swarm of bees (this happened last spring), unsafe air conditions, community violence; school is notified by law enforcement that an armed individual may be in the area, etc. A Shelter-in-Place is the process of keeping students and staff safe from dangers within the community. Schools would go into Shelter-in-Place in events such as a hazardous materials incident, snowstorm, vague threats, or violence in the community that is not directed at the school. While the school is in Shelter-in-Place, academics are ongoing; however, movement around campus is limited and all doors are secured.
In addition to students’ physical safety, staff are focused on creating a learning environment where all students feel cared for, valued and supported. June 1 marked the beginning of LGBTQI+ Pride Month. This year North Beach staff participated in a professional development session on Creating and Sustaining Safe and Supportive Environments for LGBTQI+ Students. We are continuing a partnership with Lisa Love, SPS Health Education Manager, to provide ongoing support for staff to implement best practices for SPS staff and families regarding identity.
Finally, today is the last day to pre-register to attend our 5th grade promotion ceremony on June 17. All attendees must show proof of vaccination in order to attend. If you plan to attend and have not registered, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/k2Z4SPT3Nv.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Kristine McLane
Principal
From the Office
Progress reports will be sent home with students on the last day of school, June 17th. If your student will not be here on June 17th, we will mail the progress report to your home address.
Library & Tech Reminders
Return all library books
- June 3rd: All library books must be returned
Book Swap
- June 9th: Book Swap during school hours
Return all tech equipment week of June 6
- All tech equipment must be returned with the Tech Equipment Return Form
- Must return device, chargers/cords, covers, and keyboards
- June 6 - Pre-K, Kinder
- June 7 - K-1, Focus K-1
- June 9 - 2nd/3rd
- June 10 - 4th/5th, Focus 3-5
- Summer Reading Challenge through Seattle Public Library
- SPS summer reading suggestions
- Access to Junior Library Guild streaming books - all NB students have access (Username: northbeach Password: seals1)
Read Ms. Bakker's Library newsletter for more reminders and summer reading fun! Questions? Email Luci Bakker at labakker@seattleschools.org
SPS Special Education Upcoming Community Forums
Black Family Community
- Thursday, June 15, 6:30-8 p.m.
Latinx Community
- Friday, June 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Asian Community (language support in Chinese and Vietnamese)
- Thursday, June 9, 7:30-9 p.m.
All sessions are hosted via Zoom and will be facilitated. Language support will be available. Links to join sessions will be emailed directly to families.
For more information on how to sign up email: specialed@seattleschools.org
Expense reimbursements - due June 13th
Do you need a reimbursement from expenses you paid this school year?
Please submit reimbursement requests to the PTA Treasurer, Vanessa Petersen, by email at: treasurer@northbeachpta.org, or place in the PTA Treasurer inbox in the school office no later than Monday, June 13th. Include the reimbursement request form as well as any receipts so your request can be processed before break!
Help the Sensory Garden! Only 2 slots left
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 during the weeks of: September 4th, or October 2.
- It takes about 30 minutes to water and weed.
- During your week, please water and weed 2 - 3 times, you choose when. (based on rainfall)
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
Want a day at the beach? Volunteer for a 5th grade grad party!
We have volunteer slots open for both 5th grade graduation parties.
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 - Nominations due June 7th
Send us a quick email - tell us who you think really went above and beyond. Include the nominees name, which award, and a short description of why they caught your attention.
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.
Volunteers needed!! Talent Show - June 13th
We still need volunteers for The Talent Show on June 13th.
Open Opportunities:
- Art & Communications -- Help gather art from Leadership Team and create flier for evening event, decorations for stage
- Tech Support - DAYTIME TALENT SHOW: run AV equipment, organize and play music for acts, make sure mics are working. 8-9:30am
- Tech Support - EVENTING TALENT SHOW: run AV equipment, organize and play music for acts, make sure mics are working. 6-8:30pm
Want to voluntter or have questions?
Sign up on Konstella or contact Lead Parent Volunteer, Joanna Braeden joannaunze@gmail.com or North Beach PTA President Katie Gruver at president@northbeachpta.org
Calling all 5th graders attending Whitman Middle School next fall!
Meet the new principal, Mr. Houston
Who: Incoming Whitman families and students
When: Wednesday, June 8 @6:30pm
Where: MS Teams (or call in for audio only (206)800-4125 Conference ID 733 615 759#)
Summer Book Checkout event
- 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.
June is Pride Month!
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. In the United States the last Sunday in June was initially celebrated as "Gay Pride Day," but the actual day was flexible. In major cities across the nation the "day" soon grew to encompass a month-long series of events.
Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and LGBTQ Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world. Memorials are held during this month for those members of the community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. (Library of Congress)
June 4th - Seattle Pride in the Park - Volunteer Park
June 26th - Seattle Pride Parade - 4th Ave Downtown Seattle
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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 8: Stanford Autism Project for Ukraine - Understanding and Improving Sleep in Children with Autism
June 9, 5pm:Stopping White Nationalism in disability communities: Advice for parents of youth with IDD
June 17-19: Annual Fathers Network Campout
Free and open to all families who have children with disabilities or special healthcare needs. Visit the Washington State Fathers Network website for more information.
Monthly Webninars: Fathers Network various topics
Articles:
12 popular games adapted for children with Autism
Crown Hill Summer Festival - June 17th 4-8pm
Enjoy live music, free popsicles and face painting, a food truck, a local makers' market, fun for dogs, and more!
NW 90th Street will be closed between 14th Ave NW and Mary Ave NW (Behind the ACE/ Turtle Coffee) so that we can celebrate the start of summer with our neighbors!
Find out more at CrownHillVillage.org or follow us on Instagram @crownhillvillage to stay up to date on all the fun!
Ballard Volleyball Youth Camp
Who: 4th-9th grade boys & girls
When: June 21- 23
Time: 1-3:30pm
Where: Ballard High School Gymnasium
Cost: $60 (includes tshirt)
Register: bit.ly/ballardvb
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
- Saturday, June 4 at the Auburn Valley YMCA from 12-2 p.m.
- Sunday, June 5, 2022 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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