A message from the PTA
Thursday, Seattle Public Schools shared a message about the state of the future budget of the district. This 2.5 hour video extensively covers ideas for the massive budget shortfall and potential changes to the district and schools. While no formal or specific proposal has been brought forth (this will happen in mid February or early March) the video is an important watch.
Book Exchange BINGO- What is That?
What is Book Exchange BINGO? Book Exchange BINGO is fun for the whole family. Bring one or more gently used, school appropriate books (kids and adult books welcome!) on Friday, 2/10 at 6:30pm and get ready to BINGO! The books are the prizes; everyone goes home with new and exciting things to read.
How Much Does It Cost? This event is free!
What About the Potluck? Please bring your favorite savory or sweet dish to share. Please be aware of the many dietary needs of the community and label your food. (For example, Chili: beef, turkey, bacon, kidney beans, peppers, spices, and beef stock)
Sparkling water and juice will be available for purchase for $1/each.
Tell Me More About Dressing Up? Totally optional! If you're in the spirit, feel free to dress as your favorite literary character.
Where Do I Bring My Books? Make sure to bring your books with you to the event on Friday, 2/10. Please ensure that books are in good or great condition and are school appropriate. If you have adult books, bring those along as well. Adults deserve prizes too! When the books run out, the games are over.
NB Auction tickets now available!
Early Bird ticket prices available. Tickets available in singles, couples, or for an entire table (8 seats). So get your friends, neighbors, and fellow parents together and buy tickets early!
PTA Funding in Action
Is your student excited to be part of the school musical?
Are your kiddos always singing, making videos, quoting movies, or just a kid looking for a fun way to learn about theater and meet other NB students? The NB musical may be just the place for them!
Email NBSchoolMusical@gmail.com to be added to the email list.
Rehearsals start in February. Multiple levels of engagement! Scholarships available!
1- Main Cast: $200 / 2nd -5th grade / Rehearsals Tues & Thurs 5 - 6:30
Named parts in the musical - Big or small. If you try out, you will get a part.
2- Chorus: $50 / all grades / 3-7 rehearsals (total)
Join the big song and dance act! (Previously this was the open and finale)
3- Stage Craft: Free / all grades / flexible
Help us design and paint scenery, make props and costumes.
4- Stage Hand: $20 / 4-5th grade / 4 rehearsals and all performances
Work backstage, move scenery and props. Availability April 28th - May 9.
Scholarships Available!
Questions? Comments? Concerns? Email: NBSchoolMusical@gmail.com 
Quick Volunteer Help Needed, Tuesday, 2/7
Volunteer Highlights
I Get Too Many Konstella Messages!
Incoming Whitman Student Open House
5th grade families are you looking for info about Whitman Middle School?
Check out their upcoming Open House!
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 5:45 pm-7:00 pm
5:45-6:00 Special Education presentation in the auditorium
5:45-6:00 Browse the information tables outside the auditorium
6:00 Principal & PTSA presentation in the auditorium with school tours after
This is an open house for NEW incoming 6th Grade Families
WORKING FAMILIES TAX CREDIT
Need help or have questions, email NB parent, Tamara Sharabi.
Implementing the Science of Reading - 1/30 @7pm
Implementing the Science of Reading: Supporting Dyslexic Learners in the General Education classroom
MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2023 AT 7 PM – 8 PM
The Seattle Special Education PTSA, in partnership with Decoding Dyslexia Washington, Inland Northwest Dyslexia Alliance, and Bellevue Dyslexia Partners, present the next event in our Supporting your Dyslexic Learner webinar series: Implementing the Science of Reading: Supporting Dyslexic Learners in the General Education classroom.
You've identified that your student has dyslexia or a suspected learning disability, but now what? How can you help your student to thrive in an environment built for typical learners? Join us to hear how your student can be supported in the general education classroom. Our presenter, Staci Bain, Ed.d. will discuss approaches to learning, suggest accommodations, and explore helpful tools that will provide support for dyslexic students so they can be successful in any educational setting. This presentation is intended for parents and caregivers, but all are welcome!
Register at Eventbrite:
https://SORforParents.eventbrite.com/
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84792428755
Children's Author Panel - All about spies - Feb 2nd at 4pm
Queen Anne Book Co is hosting an author panel about spies! Thursday, Feb. 2 at 4pm, online.
Amazing authors:
- Stuart Gibbs - Spy School
- James Ponti - City Spies
- Rebecca Barone - Unbreakable (new nonfiction!)
- Steve Sheinkin - Bomb (newly adapted as graphic nonfiction!)
STEAM camp Feb. 10th - Valentine's Day Theme
Wise Camps are hosting a Valentine's Day STEAM mini-camp where Students (Pre-K through 8th grade) will rotate through 5 Valentine's-themed STEAM stations:
*Chemistry (to make a love potion!)
*Medicine (to learn all about the heart and even get to see a real pig heart if they are interested!)
*Art (to make Valentines for their loved ones & learn about the science behind Shrinky-dinks while making heart-shaped keychains for backpacks!)
*Robotics (a local high school's robotics team will challenge students to drive the robot in a heart-shaped path!)
*Engineering (students will build and test out their candy catapults!)
Students will also be fed a pizza dinner with carrot sticks, applesauce, and have the opportunity to decorate some heart-shaped cookies! There will also be a photo booth with fun props and all students will get to take home a Polaroid picture! Parents/guardians are welcome to drop off or they can stay for the fun with their student(s)!
Attention all Baseball, Softball, and Tee-Ball players!
Northwest Seattle Little League (NWSLL) is open for registration!
On-time registration for Kid-Pitch players (league ages 8 thru 12) ended January 22nd; however, late registration is accepted as slots remain available.. Our Kid-Pitch age players (ages 8 and up) have Evaluation Day on Saturday, February 11th to assist in (1) determining if an age 8 player is ready for Kid-Pitch, (2) placing players as appropriate in AA, AA, or Majors, and (3) creating balanced teams. Those teams will be created in mid to late February.
For players league age 8 and younger (who play Coach-Pitch or Tee-Ball), teams start up later (early to mid-April), so we accept registrations through mid-March. We will form those teams around March 20th.
Lastly, NWSLL liberally grants scholarship requests to families in need of assistance. Our goal is to help every kid play ball who wants to enjoy the game with friends!
Register here: http://nwsll.org/
President's Day Basketball Camp
Learn the basics of basketball through fun skills, drills, and games. We will break groups up by age, and skill, to learn the fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting while also building teamwork and sportsmanship
Monday, Feb. 20th 9am-3pm
Grades: K-7th
Location: Ballard Community Center
Register below.
https://www.atseattletraining.com/presidents-day-clinic 
Ballard Basketball Camps
Ballard Basketball
Registration is now open!
Mid-Winter Break Camp for 6th-8th grade girls
Spring Break Camp for 6th-8th grade boys
Summer Camps for 3rd-8th grade all genders
Spring In House Leagues for K/1st, 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th-9th girls and boys
* Full and partial scholarships available by emailing Sara at ballardbasketballinfo@gmail.com
More info and registration at http://www.ballardbasketball.org
FREE low sensory hours @ local Museums
Museum of Flight
Saturday January 28th, 2023, 8:00am - 10:00am,
pre-registration required
FREE Chamber Music Concert Feb 4th
Join Seattle Chamber Music Society for a FREE, fun, and engaging concert for children and young adults on the autism spectrum or with similar disabilities, and their families or care-givers. As many with autism (or related challenges) do not attend traditional music performances due to stimming, vocalizations or physical movements, Azure concerts offer a welcoming, nonjudgmental space for families to gather and enjoy music together. This event is ‘Shush-Proof’! Look forward to an instrument petting zoo after the performance!
Saturday, February 4, 2023
11:00AM-12:00PM
SCMS Center for Chamber Music
(601 Union Street, Suite 220, Seattle, WA 98101)
