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Attendance: please report any absences or tardy arrivals to the Attendance Line at (206)252-5504.

After school program: 3 different sessions of after school enrichment programs, supported by tuition and OVPTA scholarships

Allergies: The Olympic View lunchroom does not serve food that containes nuts. Additionally, we happily accommodate the medical needs of students with food and other allergies. Contact your child’s teacher and our school nurse to discuss your child’s particular needs.

Anti-Bullying: Olympic View is a bully-free zone. We take the safety of our students seriously, and ask our parents to assist us in reinforcing how not to be a bully or a victim of bullying.

Assemblies: There are a variety of assemblies scheduled during the school year for our students and school community. Watch the Eagle Newsletter for information about assemblies.

Auction: a live auction is held every other year to raise funds for OVPTA. A smaller, silent auction takes place in non-live auction years.

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Book Fairs: Scholastic Books presents this fundraising opportunity in the fall and the spring. The school library is transformed into your favorite book store for the week!

Buddies: many of the younger (K, 1) and older (4, 5) classrooms pair up as buddies for a variety of fun activities throughout the school year.

Bus riders: policies regarding behavior on the bus are included in your first day packet.

Bus zones: The north side of NE 95th directly in front of the school and playground is a dedicated bus zone. There is no parking here during school hours

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Calendar: View the full school calendar

Campus Clean-up: one-day event in the spring to spruce up the grounds

Carnival: fun, family-oriented event held in the fall with great food, games, crafts

Computer Lab: located next to the library and run by Tech Specialist, Arlene Hanson, students receive technology instruction once each week for 30 minutes.

Conferences: Olympic View does not follow the 7 early release day conference schedule used by other Seatle Schools. Our conferences take place during 3 full-days – November XX. There is no school for students during the three conference days.

Custodial Services: Franci Fretheim and Claudio Davina are our school custodians.

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Dismissal: Please be sure to notiy us of any change in your child’s after-school transportation plans before 3:00 pm.

Drama Production: incredibly professional dramatic production, usually done in late winter. Involving students in grades 3-5. Last year’s The Three Musketeers sold out two shows at Nathan Hale’s Performing Arts Center!

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Eagles: OV’s mascot

Eagle newsletter: weekly update of happenings around school. Available electronically or via kid mail.

Early Release Days: During the school year there are 5 early release days scheduled to allow staff to have time for professional development. Students are dismissed at 1:20 on early release days.

Emergency Drills: Fire and earthquake drills are conducted several times a year. Detailed escape plans are posted inside each classroom.

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Family Support Worker: Anthony Cryer. He can be reached at 252-5515.

Fifth Grade Trip: As the culmination of their year long study of early American History, 5th grade students and parent chaperones travel to Boston in the spring to visit several prominent historical sites and participate in educational programs.

Fourth Grade Camp: As part of their study of Washington State History, students take a trip to learn more about the geography and history of our state.

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Gift Wrap Sale: takes place in the fall. Tackle some holiday shopping early!

Giving Fund Campaign: in non-live auction years, the main fundraising vehicle for OVPTA is a giving fund campaign, where families and friends of OV are asked to make a tax-deductible donation to the PTA

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Head Teacher: A Head Teacher is an assistant principal who provides support for students, teacher and parents. Mary McDaniel is our Head Teacher and she can be reached through the main office at 252-5500.

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Illness/Accident: If your student becomes ill or injured at school, s/he will be given emergency first aid treatment by a nurse or another adult. You will be contacted immediately. If you are unreachable, we will call the emergency contact numbers you gave the office.

Inclement Weather / Snow: Families can find out about delayed starts or school closures due to weather by checking their TV or radio, or by logging on to the Seattle Schools website www.seattleschools.org.

Instrumental Music: Instruction in learning to play an instrument is provided once a week for 30 minutes for students in 4th and 5th grade.

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Kickball: very popular playground activity at OV

Kidmail: method of sending and receiving information between home and school. This is as reliable as you think it is!

Kindergarten: Our two full-day kindergarten classes run from 9:15 am – 3:20 pm. Our three-quarter day kindergarten class runs from 9:15 am – 1:30 pm

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LAP Program: Additional support is provided during the school day for students through the Learning Assistance Program. Participation in this program is determined based on reading assessment results.

Librarian: Denise Frederickson will introduce the world of books to your student! Students visit the school library once each week for 30 minutes.

Lost & Found: If you are missing a clothing item, lunchbox, or anything else, PLEASE check the lost & found located by the lunchroom. Avoid having to dig through the pile by putting your student’s name in anything that comes to school.

Lunch / Breakfast: Breakfast and lunch may be purchased at school. Breakfast is served beginning at 9:00 am each morning.

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Math Coach: Jane Osterman is our math coach. She provides support for teachers in improving mathematics instruction.

Medication: Distribution of medication at school is governed by school district policy. Please check with the school nurse, Margaret Johanson, about your student’s medication needs.

Mr. Moynihan, OV’s principal

Multiarts: Liz Law, our multiarts teacher, provides an integrated visual and performing arts curriculum for our students. Students attend multiarts class twice each week for 30 minutes.

Multicultural Dinner: fall event where our diverse families share their favorite family recipes from around the world

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Nurse: Margaret Johanson looks after playground scrapes, tummy aches, and a whole lot more!

Nutrition Services: Lunchroom Manager is Nancy Van Amerongen and can be reached at 252-5513.

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Occupational/Physical Therapy: Occupational and physical therapy are available for students who qualify.

Orange Vest: another name for playground supervisors

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Parent Contact Information: Please keep the school office informed of any changes so that we are able to reach you in the event of an emergency.

Parent Palooza: Our annual welcome back to school event for parents, Parent Palooza is a great way to find out about Olympic View and about how you can become involved.

Parking: please be respectful of our neighbors when you park your car. Please don’t block driveways.

Pets: Pets are not allowed at school unless a teacher gives special permission as part of a student project or activity. Dogs (even on a leash) are not allowed on school grounds.

Physical Education: Barbara Bruecher is our PE teacher. Students attend PE twice each week for 30 minues.

Physical / Occupational Therapy: Occupational and physical therapy are available for students who qualify.

Positive Discipline: The philosophy behind the way interact with students at Olympic View. More information about Positive Discipline can be found on our website.

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Recess: students will have several outdoor recesses each day throughout the year. Please make sure your child is appropriately dressed to be outside. In the cases of extreme weather, students will have indoor recess, which will take place in the classroom, with adult supervision.

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School Banking: In conjunction with Washington Mutual, Olympic View students can open savings accounts and make deposits on Wednesday mornings between 9:00 and 9:15 am.

School Directory: Families can opt to have their names and phone numbers printed in our school directory which is printed and distributed to families each fall.

School Hours: are from 9:15 to 3:20. Students are considered late if they arrive in class after 9:15 am.

School Meetings: These meetings take place at least twice each month. The purpose of the meetings is to celebrate accomplishments, teach expectations, and address issues that impact our school community. These meetings are generally for students, but occasionally we invite our parent community.

School Song: Eagles Float, Eagles Soar, Eagles fly on the wind...

Safety Patrol: 5th graders who monitior crosswalks before and after school

Secretaries: Teresa Olmsted and Martha Burge in the main office. Make them your friends!

Scrip: grocery and other store gift card fundraising program. Available every morning in the front hall and via kid mail!

Sibling pick-up: younger students with older siblings at school can be “picked up” by that older sibling a few minutes before the final bell rings at 3:20.

Snow / Inclement Weather: Families can find out about delayed starts or school closures due to weather by checking their TV or radio, or by logging on to the Seattle Schools website www.seattleschools.org

Speech Therapy: Speech therapy is provided at school for students who qualify.

Special Education: A full range of special education services are offered at Olympic View. Contact the school office for information about special education programming.

Student Council: Representatives from each of our classrooms serve on our student council which organizes a yearly service project, and addresses quality of life issues at Olympic View.

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Tardy: Please come to the school office for a pass if you arrive at school after 9:20 am.

Third grade camp: spring time event, 3 days and 2 nights at Camp Indianola.

Transportation to and from school: Please be sure to let the school office know of any changes in after school transportation for your child before 3:00 pm. Changes must be communicated to the office by the parent either with a signed note or telephone call.

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Visitors: to ensure the safety of all students and staff, visitors to the school must check in at the school office, sign in, and wear a visitor badge for the duration of their visit.

Volunteer Coordinator: Sandy Warner is our volunteer coordinator. She can help connect you with volunteer opportunities that match your interests and skills.

Volunteers: We welcome parent and community volunteers. Sandy Warner is our volunteer coordinator. She and your child’s teacher can help match you with volunteer opportunities that interest you. Any adults who volunteers in school must have a background check. Forms for background checks can be found on our website or in the mail office.

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Young Authors: springtime event with guest author where students write their own book and present it at an evening event

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