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May Newsletter
Salish Coast Elementary
Calendar
🌼May🌼
🌼May🌼
Wednesday, 5/1 - Field Trip - Mr. Waibel's Class
Wednesday, 5/1 - Recyclery Walking School Bus
Wednesday, 5/1 - 12:50 Early Release
Thursday, 5/2- School of Rock am & pm
Thursday, 5/3- 5th Grade WCAS Testing
Friday, 5/3- 4th Grade Jefferson County Courthouse
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Monday, 5/6 - Fort Worden Biking for PE - Ms. Love, OPEPO Smiddles, Ms. Kiely, & Ms. Manning
Tuesday, 5/7-School of Rock am & pm
Tuesday, 5/7 - SBAC ELA Adaptive Test, Grade 3
Tuesday, 5/7 - McTakeover 5-8 pm
Wednesday, 5/8 - Recyclery Walking School Bus
Wednesday, 5/8 - Walk or Roll to School
Wednesday, 5/8 - Field Trip - Ms. Kiely's Class
Wednesday, 5/8 - 12:50 Early Release
Wednesday, 5/8 - Bucket Brigade - Music Room 2-2:50 PM
Thursday, 5/9- School of Rock am & pm
Saturday, 5/11 - Salish Coast Chess Fest, 12:30--3:30 PM
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Monday, 5/13 - Kindergarten Information Night for 24-25: 5:30 - 6:30
Tuesday, 5/14-School of Rock am & pm
Wednesday, 5/15 - 12:50 Early Release
Wednesday, 5/15 - OPEPO Field Trip to Discovery Bird Rescue
Wednesday, 5/15 - Mr. McMillen's Class - Field Trip
Wednesday, 5/15 - Salish Coast Singers 12:50-2:50
Thursday, 5/16 - School of Rock am & pm
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Tuesday, 5/21-School of Rock am & pm
Tuesday, 5/21- Farm Days Field Trip - The Nest
Tuesday, 5/21- 1st Grade Field Trip to Fort Worden
Wednesday, 5/22 - ReCyClery Bike Bus (before and after school)
Wednesday, 5/22 - Billy B Assembly
Wednesday, 5/22 - 12:50 Early Release
Wednesday, 5/22 - Salish Coast Singers 12:50-2:50
Thursday, 5/23- Field Trip - 5th Grade - Ms. Love's class to Dungeness River Nature Center
Thursday, 5/23- Field Trip - 4th Grade to Water & Waste Water Treatment
Thursday, 5/23- School of Rock am & pm
Friday, 5/24 - NO SCHOOL - Possible Snow Make-up Day
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Monday, 5/27 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Tuesday, 5/28 -School of Rock am & pm
Wednesday, 5/29 - Recyclery Walking School Bus
Wednesday, 5/29 - 12:50 Early Release
Wednesday, 5/29 - Salish Coast Singers 12:50-2:50
Wednesday, 5/29- Field Trip - 3rd Grade to Marine Science Center
Thursday, 5/30- School of Rock am & pm
Thursday, 5/30- Field Trip -2nd Grade to Fort Worden School House
Looking ahead...
🌈 June 😎
Tuesday, 6/4- School of Rock am & pm
Wednesday, 6/5 - Recyclery Walking School Bus
Wednesday, 6/5 - Coffee and Conversation 8:30-9:30
Wednesday, 6/5 - Field Trip - 5th Grade to tour Blue Heron
Wednesday, 6/5- Field Trip - Mr. Waibel's Class
Wednesday, 6/5 - 12:50 Early Release
Wednesday, 6/5 - Salish Coast Singers 12:50-2:50
Thursday, 6/6- School of Rock am & pm
Friday, 6/7 - Field Trip - 5th Grade to Fort Worden
Friday, 6/7 - Field Trip - 4th Grade Port Townsend City Council
Saturday, 6/8 - MDS Fest 11 am - 2 pm
McTeacher's Night
CHESS FEST
Spring Music Concert
PTA Hi-Viz Party & Fundraiser
5 Things to Help Anxiety
Dear Salish Coast Families,
Technology undoubtedly offers numerous benefits and opportunities for learning and growth. However, it also poses certain risks, especially when children are left unsupervised while using technology.
There are several potential dangers associated with unsupervised technology use, including exposure to inappropriate content, online predators, cyberbullying, and excessive screen time leading to negative effects on physical and mental health. As educators and parents, it's crucial that we work together to equip our children with the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
To help address these concerns, we encourage you to have open and honest conversations with your children about the responsible use of technology. Set clear guidelines and boundaries regarding screen time, establish rules for safe online behavior, and regularly monitor their online activities. Additionally, consider implementing parental controls and filters on devices to limit access to inappropriate content. This screen time planning tool can be a helpful tool in setting boundaries with your child regarding screen time: Screen Time Planning
Later this spring Salish Coast will be introducing a campaign called Wait until 8th that encourages taking a pledge to wait until 8th grade to get a smartphone. There are many reasons to wait for getting a smartphone: Why Wait for a Smartphone
We appreciate your partnership with us in ensuring our children are supervised with their technology and smartphone use, as well as given appropriate boundaries and limits, to ensure their safety and well-being.
Sincerely,
Lisa Condran
Nurse's Corner
Merilee Nyland, RN
Seasonal Allergies
It is spring and pollen is in the air! Pollen counts have been high this month and many of us are feeling it.
For people with hay fever, also known as “allergic rhinitis,” breathing in pollen can cause sneezing, congestion, and a runny nose. Pollen exposure can also result in “allergic conjunctivitis” in some individuals, causing red, watery, or itchy eyes.
Pollen exposure can also cause asthma attacks in people who have asthma and for whom pollen is an asthma trigger.
Please help students with hay fever and asthma learn how to take measures such as not rubbing their eyes, washing hands and face after being outside, showering at the end of the day, and wearing laundered clothes daily if possible.
https://www.cdc.gov/climateandhealth/effects/pollen-health.htm
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/seasonal-allergies/allergies-or-a-cold
When to stay home
AAUW Scholarship Winner
Salish Coast Elementary is so proud of Ashley Quinn who is the recipient of the AAUW scholarship for $11,000. To receive this scholarship Ashley had to write an essay, collect recommendations, and interview. Ashley is one of our amazing secretaries and she is currently working on getting her Masters in Counseling. She has been taking classes while working at the school and demonstrating on a daily basis the skills she is learning.
Congratulations Ashley!
Love your Salish Coast Family
Eagle Wear Available
Eagle Wear Prices
Youth T-Shirts: $15
Youth Hoodies: $30
Adult T-Shirts: $20
Adult Hoodies: $40
Art Around Town
In May, the Port Townsend School District will showcase student artwork at various businesses in both uptown and downtown Port Townsend. We extend our gratitude to PT Artscape for their generous support of our schools. For a list of participating businesses displaying the artwork, please visit PT Artscape's website.
RHODY FESTIVAL
May 15th - 19th
More Information:
We would love to have you as a volunteer!
Apply to be a volunteer here!
About Salish Coast Elementary
Website: https://salishcoast.ptschools.org/
Location: 1637 Grant Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA
Phone: 3603794535
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salishcoast
Non-discrimination statement
Port Townsend School District No. 50 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642): Darrell Thomas, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 680.5767, dthomas@ptschools.org
Title IX Officer: Darrell Thomas, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 680.5767, dthomas@ptschools.org
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Shelby MacMeekin, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 680.5763, smacmeekin@ptschools.org
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