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View Ridge Otter Know 5/17/2022
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
Upcoming Calendar Events
  • 5/20 (F): Fun Friday Color Day at VRE (details below)
  • 5/21 (Sa): Pokémon Meetup at the Park @10am (details below)
  • 5/25 (W): Music Night Out @4:30-7:30pm
  • 6/1 (W): View Ridge Parents Night Out @4pm (tickets here)
  • 6/1 (W): Beginning of LGBTQ Pride Month
  • 6/2 (Th): Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Meeting @7:30
  • 6/3 (F): Fun Friday Compliment Day
  • 6/12 (Su): View Ridge Day at the Ballpark @1pm (tickets here)
PTA Nominations for 2022-2023 School Year
It is that time of year again where we are recruiting for PTA Leadership for 2022-23. If you have interest in what these positions are, or would like to be more involved, please start by joining the PTA, viewing open positions on our website, and finding the nomination form on Member planet. 

May 15, 2May 15, 2022
May 15th, 2022

Dear VRE Community
Thank you to those who have stepped forward to support View Ridge
Elementary’s PTA
Leadership for the 2022-2023 school year.
Due to this interest, we are opening a nomination window for all those who would like to be considered for the elected Executive Board positions. All other board positions that are still vacant, and also very important, can be found on our website.
Timeline of Nominating Committee Process:
March 2022 – First Nominating Committee Meeting
March 22, 2022 – Nomination Announcements to General Public
March 22 – May 1, 2022 – Recruitment Efforts
May 10, 2022 – Presentation of slate to General Membership

The committee outreach efforts included calling for nominations through The Otter Know,
holding multiple coffee & donut meetups on the school grounds, and personal requests to
members of the community.

You will notice one vacant spot for Secretary. The nominating committee did its due diligence to
fill this role, but were ultimately unable to find a candidate.
The proposed slate is below:
President: Kelsey Danner
Co-President: Casey White
Vice President: Sarah Rathbone
Treasurer: Cassandra Ekure
Secretary:
vacant
To facilitate the addition of other candidates to these positions, the self-nominating process will
begin on May 15th and close on May 19th.

Thank you to the 2022/2023 Executive Committee
and to all the wonderful volunteers that make View Ridge Elementary such a great community!

We are so appreciative of the time and energy PTA volunteers bring to our school and help to
make each school year a success.

We look forward to another amazing year at View Ridge!
Aluma Tessler Gould, June Nho Ivers, Kaeylyn Langer-Mendonca and Shannon Nossum
Wear Your Grade’s Color for Fun Friday!
Friday, May 20th is Color Day. As part of our Fun Fridays, we want to bring a little joy to the end of the week. If you don’t have this color, don’t worry! A sticker, a bracelet, or even nothing in your grade’s color is completely fine. Teachers will try to have paper in the right color that kids can use as well.

K=red
1st=orange
2nd=yellow
3rd= green
4th= blue
5th= purple
Staff= pink
Watch and Read the Q&A from Principal Moland’s Community Conversation
In April, Principal Moland participated in a community conversation sponsored by the PTA. Even though she has left the school, much of the information covered is still useful. You can read about school goals, staffing concerns, building and safety, Covid and community, and PTA fundraising.

Roosevelt Sports Camps

Roosevelt Boys Basketball 2022 Summer Camp:
Date: July 12, 13, 14, 15
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Grades: Incoming 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th
Location: Roosevelt High School Gym     
Cost: $300
*see registration for scholarship

Roosevelt Girls Basketball 2022 Summer Camp:
Date: June 20, 21, 22 and 23
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Grades: Incoming 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grades
Location: Roosevelt High School Gym     
Cost: $300
*see registration for scholarship
 
Roosevelt Girls Volleyball 2022 Summer Camp:
Date: July 18, 19 and 20
Time: Grades 3-5 9:00am-12:00pm
           Grades 6-8 1:00pm-5:00pm
Grades: Incoming 3rd-8th
Who: All welcome, any gender
Location: Roosevelt High School Gym 
Cost: grades 3-5 $100
         grades 6-8 $125
*see registration for scholarship
 
Roosevelt Boys Football 2022 Summer Camp:
Dates: July 19, 20 and 21
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Grades: incoming 4th-8th
Location: Roosevelt High School
Cost: $100
*see registration for scholarship
Form for Not Attending SPS Next Year
If your student will not be returning to SPS next year, please fill out this form to let the district know.
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Friday, May 13, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 5/14 (Sa): Pre-Loved Book Sale and Bake Sale @9am
  • 5/15 (Su): Deadline to order yearbook (here with code 705293)
  • 5/21 (Sa): Pokémon Meetup at the Park @10am (details below)
  • 5/25 (W): Music Night Out @4:30-7:30pm
  • 6/1 (W): View Ridge Parents Night Out @4pm (tickets here)
  • 6/1 (W): Beginning of LGBTQ Pride Month
  • 6/2 (Th): Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Meeting @7:30
  • 6/12 (Su): View Ridge Day at the Ballpark @1pm (tickets here)
 
Letter from the President about the Principal Transition
 
Dear Dedicated View Ridge Parents,
 
I wanted to send this message in light of the events of the week and the announcement that Ms. Moland will not be returning this school year. We don’t have any more information than that at this time, and know that our families have already gone through so much change this year. It is a shame to lose Ms. Moland for the remainder of the year and we wish her well. She connected with so many students, helped us navigate a trying shift in education being in person during a pandemic, and brought a new voice and new energy to our school. We also know we have incredible teachers and staff who are “View Ridge Strong” and we have support from the District in ensuring that we have the best leadership possible finishing out the school year and heading into next year. We are starting that with Mr. Ammon McWashington as our interim principal who has been on campus since Wednesday. I don’t have a lot of information about him yet, except that he has held various leadership roles with Seattle Public Schools. 
 
Firstly, we are speaking to district leaders about the bell time changes that are still pending for next year, with the building committee on the necessary schedule adjustments, and local child care and normal after-school programs to make available alternatives for families who depend on our current schedules. Many of you graciously offered support in our survey (results here), which just reminds us how great this community is. Secondly, we were excited to offer more community events this spring and are working to ensure everything will still proceed as planned – including the pre-loved book sale this Saturday! Lastly, we are working directly with Dr. Mike McCarthy to resolve outstanding requests from building maintenance, new security measures to filling much needed vacant positions. Many of these were covered in our most recent community chat, and you can find the recording as well as answers to all the questions here. As we learn more, we will keep these letters coming!
 
I also want to share a personal invitation to join our PTA this coming school year and become more involved in supporting our wonderful school. These last few years have been challenging and rewarding seeing our kids face new situations and being resilient through a changing learning environment. We are a small but mighty PTA today, and I’m constantly amazed at the amount of impact we can have on the school environment and the way we respond to the changing needs of our building, and how much it is appreciated by our incredible staff.  I’m so impressed to see all the different students and families they come from. We have families that identify from all over the spectrum – a truly global community. I see solo parents, blended families, multilingual families, and people that make this country so wonderful. It’s really quite a joy to see so much diversity in our community. One of our volunteers just shared a story from lunch time with a group of kids counting to ten in Spanish, German, French, Korean and Italian…this is a special place!
 
If you can, please show up for our little community. PTA is about advocacy — not just bake sales! We shower our staff with appreciation, we help kids at recess, and we show up in many ways that this school needs us – and those needs are changing. 
 
This year, we networked with Council and State and were able to bring approximately $30 million dollars to SPS. PTA is a national organization that has aligned to center kids and support public education. One of the coolest things that we did was pass 1153, which increased language access to public schools across the State. We fought Anti-Critical Race Theory Bills, advocated for social-emotional support in schools, and helped stabilize dollars for enrollment. We have a pre-loved book sale, graduation, art night, helped support the school with their covid protocols and so many other events.
 
I’m a busy working parent too, but it’s amazing how easy it is to fit in 20 minutes of soccer at recess into my schedule, how much fun a garden cleanup party is or how excited I get writing and rewriting testimony with a glass of wine after the kids go to bed. I can’t think of anything more rewarding. If you have 20 minutes a month, or more time than that, if you are a dad or grandparent, or just anyone who cares about the youngest generation in your neighborhood, we have a spot for you in our community and would love to hear your voice!
Whatever you can, whether you support — let’s build community!
 
Kelsey Danner
View Ridge PTA President
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 5/10 (T): PTA Meeting (all are welcome!) @7pm via Teams
  • 5/14 (Sa): Pre-Loved Book Sale and Bake Sale @9am
  • 5/21 (Sa): Pokémon Meetup at the Park @10am (details below)
  • 5/25 (W): Music Night Out @4:30-7:30pm
  • 6/1 (W): View Ridge Parents Night Out @4pm (tickets here)
  • 6/1 (W): Beginning of LGBTQ Pride Month
  • 6/2 (Th): Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Meeting @7:30
  • 6/12 (Su): View Ridge Day at the Ballpark @1pm (tickets here)
 
Bake Sale Donations for Our Pre-Loved Book Sale this Saturday!
VRE is having a bake sale fundraiser during our Pre-Loved Book Sale which is scheduled for Saturday, May 14th 9-12pm.
 
We are looking for baked good items. Items can be store-bought or homemade. Bonus if you can deliver baked items individually wrapped but not mandatory. Our bake sale volunteers will be wearing gloves and a mask. 
 
Please plan to deliver items to VRE on Friday, May 13 between the hours of 8–3 p.m. or to the VRE covered playcourt on Saturday May 14 by 8 AM. Drop off location- by the flagpole door at VRE, directly to the main office or to the back doors by the cafeteria. If you need an alternate drop off location or if you have any questions please email sunshinefeldman@live.com
 
Thank you for your support!
 
Last Chance to Order Your Yearbook!
Yearbook deadline is May 15!  
 
Here’s how to order: 
 
  • Visit www.BuyTheYearbook.com
  • Search for our school, or use the school code 705293
  • Yearbooks are $20
  • Fill out your student’s information, including teacher, and Add To Cart
  • For additional books (as donations or for additional students), click “Continue Shopping”. Please label each book with the name of the student it should be delivered to when ordering. 
  • Once your purchase is finished, you should receive an email receipt
  • Your book will be delivered via KidMail during the last week of school. 
 
NEW THIS YEAR! Want to help us get a yearbook into every student’s hands?  You can contribute an extra yearbook as a donation. Here’s how:
 
  • Select the yearbook sale
  • Fill in any name (can also be “Anonymous” – it doesn’t matter)
  • Select “Donation” instead of a teacher name
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the yearbook committee at VRYearbook@gmail.com.
 
Join the PTA Meeting Tonight
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
All are welcome!
 
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
 
Pokémon Meetup at the Park
 
Please join us at View Ridge Playfield from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, May 21 for Pokémon! We will have Pokémon Trade Card Game (TCG) themed activities. Participants can join their friends in Pokémon games. This event is co-hosted with the DEI Park Meetup.
 
What We’re Hearing…
Last week the VRE Advocacy team asked for your input and concerns regarding our children’s education so that we can help inform the next 2 years of WA State legislation. At the top of our community’s concerns are equity and teacher attrition/retention. Special education funding and mental health support were also highly rated.
 
If you would still like to add your input, you may follow the link to complete a short form. Many thanks to those that responded! Hearing directly from our community is invaluable to our advocacy work. 
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Friday, May 6, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 5/2 – 5/6: Staff Appreciate Week
  • 5/6 (F): School-wide donut party to celebrate fundraising
  • 5/6 (F): Legislative brainstorming session @12:30pm
  • 5/10 (T): PTA Meeting (all are welcome!) @7pm via Teams
  • 5/14 (Sa): Pre-Loved Book Sale @9am
  • 5/25 (W): Music Night Out @4:30-7:30pm
  • 6/1 (W): View Ridge Parents Night Out @4pm
 
Make Sure to Order Your Yearbook!
Yearbook deadline is May 15!  
 
You have just one week to order this year’s fabulous yearbook!
 
Here’s how to order: 
 
  • Visit www.BuyTheYearbook.com
  • Search for our school, or use the school code 705293
  • Yearbooks are $20
  • Fill out your student’s information, including teacher, and Add To Cart
  • For additional books (as donations or for additional students), click “Continue Shopping”. Please label each book with the name of the student it should be delivered to when ordering. 
  • Once your purchase is finished, you should receive an email receipt
  • Your book will be delivered via KidMail during the last week of school. 
 
NEW THIS YEAR! Want to help us get a yearbook into every student’s hands?  You can contribute an extra yearbook as a donation. Here’s how:
 
  • Select the yearbook sale
  • Fill in any name (can also be “Anonymous” – it doesn’t matter)
  • Select “Donation” instead of a teacher name
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the yearbook committee at VRYearbook@gmail.com.
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 5/2 – 5/6: Staff Appreciate Week
  • 5/6 (F): School-wide donut party to celebrate fundraising
  • 5/6 (F): Legislative brainstorming session @12:30pm
  • 5/10 (T): PTA Meeting (all are welcome!) @7pm via Teams
  • 5/14 (Sa): Pre-Loved Book Sale @9am
  • 5/25 (W): Music Night Out @4:30-7:30pm
  • 6/1 (W): View Ridge Parents Night Out @4pm
 
Help Inform the Next Legislative Platform
Smaller class sizes? Equity in education? Mental health support? Professional pay for our staff? Safe schools? The View Ridge Advocacy team wants to hear your concerns.
 
In the fall, the Washington State PTA will be voting on the new legislative platform for the next 2 years. The top five issues become our short-term platform and consist of our priority issues when advocating throughout the year. Other issues are placed on an “also supported” list. 
 
This is an excellent opportunity to get involved in the politics and policies shaping Washington public education! Follow the link to complete a short form and/or join us for a brainstorming session on Friday, May 6th from 12:30-1:30 to discuss further– please join us! 
 
Time Changes PTA Survey
Seattle Schools is considering a change in bell times that affects all schools due to a bus driver shortage and in order to cut costs. 
 
We are looking for feedback from our families at View Ridge and how this change could impact our community. Please provide your perspective in our survey at: https://forms.gle/DHJxSKfdhJJrTEfTA.
 
All families, including those not served by these 42 bus routes or who are not in the district but considering joining for 2022-2023, are welcome to respond to the survey. The survey is short (7 questions) and is anonymous. Results will be shared with the SPS board and administration.
 
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
 
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. We celebrate the history and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. You can find resources and learn more at asianpacificheritage.gov. You can find lists of recommended children’s books at PBS or Colours of Us.
 
Jewish American Heritage Month
 
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, where we celebrate the history and contributions of Jewish Americans. You can find resources and learn more at jewishheritagemonth.gov or at the National Archives. You can also search through ADL’s list of children’s books, narrowing down by various topics.
 
Parents night out at a local winery!
 
Come out and enjoy a relaxing evening getting to know other View Ridge Parents. Sample some incredible wine and raise a little money! Each ticket includes 2 glasses of wine or beer. A food truck will be on location. Exclusive Otter gear will be available for purchase, as well as art from our very own students. You’ll also have a chance to take a selfie with the View Ridge Otter! Don’t miss out!
 
Date and time
Wed, June 1, 2022
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
 
Location
W.T. Vintners Hollywood Bungalow
14419 Redmond – Woodinville Road Northeast
Woodinville, WA 98072
 
Tickets
Price: $50
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 4/27 (W): Betty Peralta Stress and Conflict Workshop
  • 5/1 (Su): Jewish American History Month begins
  • 5/1 (Su): Asian Pacific Heritage Month begins
  • 5/2 – 5/6: Staff Appreciate Week
  • 5/6 (F): School-wide donut party to celebrate fundraising
  • 5/10 (T): PTA Meeting (all are welcome!) @7pm via Teams
  • 5/14 (Sa): Pre-Loved Book Sale @9am
  • 5/25 (W): Music Night Out @4:30-7:30pm
 
Sign-Up for Staff Appreciation Week!
The week of May 2-6th is Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. Let’s show our VRE staff some love by filling up the staff lounge with some of their favorite things. Please review the available slots here to sign up.
 
Please deliver all items to VRE on Friday April 29th from 8-2p. We will have two drop off location options: by the flagpole door entrance or by the cafeteria back door entrance. If you have questions or need an alternate drop off please email sunshinefeldman@live.com.
 
Thank you for your continued support this year!
 
Otter Fund Donut Party – May 6th!
The sugar rush is on hold for another week. The Otter Fund celebration and donut party will now occur over lunch on Friday, May 6th!
 
Masked and gloved PTA volunteers will be distributing the donuts over lunch. Donut bags will be provided for scholars who choose to save their donut for later. If donuts are not your scholar’s preference they can simply say “no thanks.”
 
Proposed Time Changes for 2022-23 School Year
Seattle Public Schools is proposing to change to a three-tier bell times schedule (school start times) beginning in September 2022. You can read about the changes here.
 
For View Ridge Elementary, they are proposing a start time of 9:30am and release time of 4:00pm. If you would like to submit feedback on these changes, please contact the district through this submission form.
 
Timeline:
The three-tier bell times will be included in the SPS Transportation Service Standards for 2022-23. This document must be approved by the Seattle School Board each year.
  
  • April 21-May 18: School and community feedback collected and considered. 
  • May 4: School Board meeting — Introduction of the Transportation Service Standards 
  • May 18: School Board meeting — Board vote on Transportation Service Standards 
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Friday, April 22, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 4/23 (Sa): Eckstein Middle School Band Rummage Sale @9am-3pm
  • 4/24 (Su): View Ridge Day at the Ballpark, Mariners @1:10pm
  • 4/27 (W): Betty Peralta Stress and Conflict Workshop
  • 4/29 (F): School-wide donut party to celebrate fundraising
  • 5/1 (Su): Jewish American History Month begins
  • 5/1 (Su): Asian Pacific Heritage Month begins
 
RESCHEDULED: Otter Fund Donut Part on Friday, April 29th
Recognizing some scholars would not be able to participate in the Otter Fund Donut Party if held on the 22nd, we moved the party by a week! On Friday, April 29th every VRE scholar and educator will be treated to a special “I Love View Ridge” themed Top Pot Donut (Mighty-O for our gluten free friends). 
 
Masked and gloved PTA volunteers will be distributing the donuts over lunch. Donut bags will be provided for scholars who choose to save their donut for later. If donuts are not your scholar’s preference they can simply say “no thanks.” 
 
Apologies in advance for the potential sugar rush…but sometimes you just have to celebrate!
 
Wear Your View Ridge Gear to the Day at the Ballpark!
Remember to purchase your tickets to the View Ridge Day at the Ballpark. The deadline is TODAY Friday, April 22!
 
We have 100 folks already going, and we can’t wait to see you all there. Be sure to wear your View Ridge gear or make a sign to celebrate our school!
 
Details:
  • Royals vs. Mariners
  • Sunday, April 24, 2022, 1:10PM
  • Main level seats for $20
  • Deadline to order: April 22, 2022
 
Order by returning the flyer to the office or by visiting this website: https://tinyurl.com/vridge
 
Start and End Time Changes for 2022-23 School Year
 
Seattle Public Schools is proposing to change to a three-tier bell times schedule (school start times) beginning in September 2022. You can read about the changes here.
 
For View Ridge Elementary, they are proposing a start time of 9:30am and release time of 4:00pm. If you would like to submit feedback on these changes, please contact the district through this submission form.
 
This change was just announced yesterday, and more information will hopefully become available soon.
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 4/22 (F): School-wide donut party to celebrate fundraising
  • 4/23 (Sa): Eckstein Middle School Band Rummage Sale @9am-3pm
  • 4/24 (Su): View Ridge Day at the Ballpark, Mariners @1:10pm
  • 4/27 (W): Betty Peralta Stress and Conflict Workshop
  • 5/1 (Su): Jewish American History Month begins
  • 5/1 (Su): Asian Pacific Heritage Month begins
 
Last Chance to Buy Tickets to View Ridge Day at the Ballpark!
Remember to purchase your tickets to the View Ridge Day at the Ballpark. The deadline to buy is Friday, April 22!
 
Details:
  • Royals vs. Mariners
  • Sunday, April 24, 2022, 1:10PM
  • Main level seats for $20
  • Deadline to order: April 22, 2022
 
Order by returning the flyer to the office or by visiting this website: https://tinyurl.com/vridge
 
4/27: Stress and Conflict Resolution Workshop with Betty Peralta
 
If you were unable to attend Betty Peralta’s last workshop, you can still catch the next virtual session!
 
Part 1 of 2 : Wed, April 27, 7-8pm
Part 2 of 2 : Wed, May 4, 7-8pm
 
Please join us for “How to Heal Bullying: Staying Connected in Conflict.” This two-hour workshop will provide real tools for YOU to prevent, resolve, and heal bullying situations. Help kids stay connected and regulated so they can problem-solve conflict with adults and peers! Brains are designed to thrive in relationships, and big growth happens through conflict. Connection in Conflict tools protect you from power struggles and turn you into an ally for problem-solving, even during the most charged of circumstances in these stressful times for children.
 
In addition to learning Connection in Conflict tools, we will look at how to:
 
  • Help children heal from traumas, large and small
  • Build children’s abilities to self-calm and reflect under pressure
  • Increase children’s social and academic learning capacity
  • Enable children to resolve their own conflicts equitably, even with siblings!
 
Caregivers, parents, and community members welcome. Presented by View Ridge PTA. Please email dei@viewridgeschool.org for an invitation.
 
About Ms. Peralta:
 
Betty Peralta of Alta is an experienced therapist, teacher, and consultant, with a specialty in adult-child interactions. She uses the NeuroRelational Framework, Hand-in-Hand Parenting, and The Work in 4 Questions (an inquiry based stress-reduction technique) to approach stress responses in children and adults. She is skilled at setting children up to live their best lives by working with their caregivers, educators, and therapists. Please check out her website at https://www.altavenues.com/
 
Start Collecting Your Book Donations!
Our Pre-Loved Book Sale is back! The big day will happen on Saturday, May 14, 9am-12pm in the covered play courts.
 
You can start helping right now by gathering your used books. We’ll be collecting books for kids, teens, and adults. Something for everyone!
 
Keep an eye out for donation carts inside the “Flagpole” and “Backdoor Cafeteria” entrance. They’ll be available soon!
 
EARTH DAY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
 
The Annual Eckstein Middle School Band Rummage Sale
 
Dear Community,
Save your Stuff and Save the Date for The Annual Eckstein Middle School Band Rummage Sale is on Saturday, April 23rd, from 9-3.
 
We need your donations to make this event a success. Please set aside your gently used clothing, household items, books, music, furniture, sporting goods, and more. 
 
All donations will be accepted on Friday, April 22nd from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Eckstein Cafeteria.
 
Mark your calendar and come to the Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 23rd from 9 to 3! There will be many bargains, baked goods and music from our own Eckstein Jazz combos.
All funds raised go directly to our incredible Eckstein Middle School Music Program. Funds are used to help support off-campus music performances, repair and maintain instruments and provide much-needed student scholarships. Our goal is to make music accessible to all. 
If you have any questions, please contact Ann-Marie Petersons
 
SPS Fundraiser for Mother’s Day
 
Celebrate Moms & Support Seattle Public Schools!
 
Do you have a mother (or 2 or 3) to celebrate and honor this May? Do you care about public education in the City of Seattle? Do you believe in striving for equity and community in your life? Are you appreciative of Hmong flower farmers? You’ve come to the right place!
 
Order a Mother’s Day Bouquet (by April 30th!) and our local Hmong farmers will handcraft a spectacular mixed floral arrangement for you to pick up at one of 18 schools across Seattle. Local volunteers will greet you and you will get to select a bouquet from among the abundance of colors, scents, and blooms delivered fresh that morning. You designate a school of your choice to receive a $10 donation and Friendly Hmong Farms will match that donation to the South East Schools Educational Coalition to support Title I schools across the district.
 
Once you place the SPS Mother’s Day Weekend Fundraiser bouquet in your cart, you will be asked to designate which school you would like to support and then you will select the pick-up location. At check out, in the Pick-Up Order section, please select “SPS Fundraiser.” Items will be available for pick up on Saturday, May 7th.
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 4/11 – 4/15: Spring Break (no school)
  • 4/22 (F): School-wide donut party to celebrate fundraising
  • 4/23 (Sa): Eckstein Middle School Band Rummage Sale @9am-3pm
  • 4/24 (Su): View Ridge Day at the Ballpark, Mariners @1:10pm
  • 4/27 (W): Betty Peralta Stress and Conflict Workshop
 
View Ridge Day at the Ballpark
The Seattle Mariners are extending a discount ticket offer to the students, parents, faculty, and staff at our school! Enjoy a special outing with your friends and family members!
 
Details:
  • Royals vs. Mariners
  • Sunday, April 24, 2022, 1:10PM
  • Main level seats for $20
  • Deadline to order: April 22, 2022
 
We have a large block of seats reserved. If you would like to sit with another family, please place one order for the entire group. Orders are filled on a first come first serve basis. To order, fill out the attached flyer and return to the office, or purchase online at https://tinyurl.com/vridge.
 
Questions? Contact president@viewridgeschool.org.
 
Consent Forms for Covid Tests at SPS
 
SPS is prepared to manage COVID-19 in our schools for the remainder of this school year. Our goals are to keep our school communities healthy and safe and ensure uninterrupted in-person learning.
 
SPS contracted a third-party vendor to support testing, but in order for you student to be tested at school, parents and guardians must submit a consent form.
 
COVID-19 Testing Consent Campaign FAQ
 
Is this a phishing email?
 
No, this is a valid email from our testing partner, CIC Health. The week of April 4-8, we are encouraging families to give one-time consent to COVID testing for the remainder of the year, so that we can respond quickly to potential outbreaks. Families received an email and a robocall explaining that they would be receiving a message from CIC Health.  
 
I have already consented to testing, do I need to consent again?
 
If your child attends one of the pilot schools that started using CIC Health in February or March, you may have already consented and do not need to consent again. 
 
I have multiple children in SPS, but only received a link for one of them. How can I register my other child?
 
Our apologies. You should have received a link for each child you have at SPS. Please register your additional child or children on this CIC form.
If you have any difficulties, please reach out to our support email: sps-testing@cic-health.com 
 
I have not received an email from CIC Health or the link does not work.
 
Please check your spam and junk folders, looking for the email address noreply@cic-health.com. If you still do not find it, you can consent for testing with this CIC form. You can also reach out to our support email address sps-testing@cic-health.com. 
 
Is the on-demand testing rapid antigen test or PCR test (the email below states PCR consent is excluded, however the consent form from CIC Health mentions PCR testing explicitly.)?
 
It depends on the situation. For testing a potential outbreak, the testing occurs over a 5-day period. The first test will be a rapid antigen test and the second test will be a PCR test. Schools are also using rapid antigen testing for screening groups like athletes and performing arts students who are participating in high-risk (high-aerosolization) indoor activities.  
 
Our child has a current medical condition, the result of which is that it is not safe for him to be swabbed at school. Can we test our child outside of school and submit the negative result to avoid quarantine?
 
Yes, a negative home test result can be submitted to the school to avoid quarantine when a student is unable to test at school. 
 
If we decide to test at home, will those tests be accepted as proof to avoid the 5-day quarantine? If not, why?
 
Yes, a negative home test result can be submitted to the school to avoid quarantine when a student is unable to test at school.
 
Would parents be notified prior to a student being tested through the on-demand testing service?
 
Yes, when there is a need for on-demand testing, like for a potential outbreak, families will be notified by email in advance.
  
How do I opt out of testing?
 
If you do not want to consent to testing for your child or yourself, the good news is that you do not need to do anything. It’s an opt-in only.
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 4/5 (T): PTA Meeting @7pm via Teams
  • 4/7 (Th): Community Chat with Prinicipal Moland @6:30pm via Teams
  • 4/11 – 4/15: Spring Break (no school)
  • 4/22 (F): School-wide donut party to celebrate fundraising
  • 4/23 (Sa): Eckstein Middle School Band Rummage Sale 9am-3pm
  • 4/27 (W): Betty Peralta Stress and Conflict Workshop
 
VRE PTA Meeting Tonight 7-8:30pm
 
All are welcome to our View Ridge PTA meeting held virtually tonight at 7pm.
 
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
 
VR Gear Sale Ends April 8!
View Ridge Otters apparel is available to order until this Friday, April 8!
 
Sweatshirts, baseball t-shirts, short sleeve t-shirts, and tie-dye t-shirts are available printed with our school logo. All items are unisex, including adult apparel. There are no exchanges, all items are printed as ordered.
 
Check out all the available options on our sales website: https://www.companycasuals.com/viewridgegear. Place your order online using PayPal.
 
Apparel orders should arrive about a month after the sale ends and will be distributed to classrooms for your student to bring home. For your convenience, there is also an option to have your order shipped directly to your home at an additional cost.
 
Questions? Please contact Melissa Koch at melissa.r.koch@gmail.com.
 
View Ridge Pre-Loved Book Sale Is Back!
Mark your calendars, folks, the Pre-Loved Book Sale is back in business! We are so excited and hope you will be too! 
 
As with everything these days, it will look a little bit different than it has in the past, but that’s OK!
 
We are going to have TONS of used books for sale, so you can stock up for summer reading. Instead of doing pancakes this year, we also hope to host a bake sale, with help from our VR community.
 
For now, SAVE THE DATE!
 
Saturday, May 14, 9am-12pm
View Ridge Primary Playground Covered Playcourts
 
Donations will be stored in our school library, and soon, donation carts will be available inside both the “Flagpole” and the “Backdoor Cafeteria” entrances. Look for flyers going up around school, and stay tuned for more information! We will be collecting kids, teen, and adult books. Something for everyone!
 
Lots more details will be coming soon! Can’t wait to see you all there!
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
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Connection in Conflict Tools

Two virtual sessions are available — choose what sessions that work for busy families

 

Saturday Session at 10-11 AM

Part 1 Saturday, April 2

Part 2 Saturday, April 9

 

Wednesdays Evening Sessions at 7-8 PM

Part 1 Wednesday, April 27

Part 2 Wednesday, May 4

 

Please join us for a workshop led by Betty Peralta, MIT, MS-MHC, IMH-E (III)!

 

“How to Heal Bullying: Staying Connected in Conflict” will provide real tools for YOU to prevent, resolve, and heal bullying situations. Help kids stay connected and regulated so they can problem-solve conflict with adults and peers!

 

Caregivers, parents, and community members are welcome.

Brains are designed to thrive in relationships, and big growth happens through conflict. Connection in Conflict tools protect you from power struggles and turn you into an ally for problem-solving, even during the most charged of circumstances in these stressful times for children.

 

 

In addition to learning Connection in Conflict tools, we will look at how they 

– Help children heal from traumas, large and small 

– Build children’s abilities to self-calm and reflect under pressure 

– Increase children’s social and academic learning capacity – Enable children to resolve their own conflicts equitably, even with siblings!  

 

 

 

Please email dei@viewridgeschool.org for an invitation!

 

About Ms. Peralta:

Betty Peralta of Alta is an experienced therapist, teacher, and consultant, with a specialty in adult-child interactions. She uses the NeuroRelational Framework, Hand-in-Hand Parenting, and The Work in 4 Questions (an inquiry-based stress-reduction technique) to approach stress responses in children and adults. She is skilled at setting children up to live their best lives by working with their caregivers, educators, and therapists. Please check out her website at https://www.altavenues.com/

 
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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 4/2 (Sa): Bullying and Conflict Workshop with Betty Peralta begins
  • 4/5 (T): PTA Meeting @7pm via Teams
  • 4/7 (Th): Community Chat with Prinicipal Moland @6:30pm via Teams
  • 4/11 – 4/15: Spring Break (no school)
  • 4/22 (F): School-wide donut party! (details below)
  • 4/23 (Sa): Eckstein Middle School Band Rummage Sale 9am-3pm
 
Otter Fund Thanks: Donuts for Everyone! 
How sweet it is! On behalf of the PTA and everyone who benefits from the Otter Fund, thank you for closing the funding gap for the 2022-2023 school year! Because of your generosity, our scholars and educators are ensured a continuation of the level of resources they rely upon to thrive.  
 
Now we celebrate! Mark your calendars for a school-wide Donut Party on Friday, April 22nd. Individually wrapped donuts will be distributed to our scholars and educators over lunch. And not to fret, a gluten free option will be available.  
 
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for showing the love!
 
Yearbook Sales Are Open!
 
This year’s committee is excited to share the link for purchasing yearbooks online. If you think perhaps you’ve already purchased a yearbook – you haven’t! This year’s sales have just opened. Here’s how to order: 
 
  • Visit www.BuyTheYearbook.com
  • Search for our school, or use the school code 705293
  • Yearbooks are $20
  • Fill out your student’s information, including teacher, and Add To Cart
  • For additional books (as donations or for additional students), click “Continue Shopping”. Please label each book with the name of the student it should be delivered to when ordering.  
  • Once your purchase is finished, you should receive an email receipt
  • Your book will be delivered via KidMail during the last week of school.  
 
NEW THIS YEAR! The yearbook committee would love to see every child in the school receive a yearbook. If you’d like to contribute an extra yearbook as a donation, there is an option for this! Here’s how: 
 
  • Select the yearbook sale
  • Fill in any name (can also be “Anonymous” – it doesn’t matter)
  • Select “Donation” instead of a teacher name
  • Any donations above and beyond need will become general donations to the PTA
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the yearbook committee at VRYearbook@gmail.com. 
 
VR GEAR ON SALE NOW!
The Spring View Ridge Apparel Sale is open for online orders now through Friday, April 8!
 
Sweatshirts, baseball t-shirts, and short sleeves t-shirts are available printed with our school logo. For the first time ever, tie-dyed t-shirts are also options! All items are unisex, including adult apparel, so please take this into consideration when choosing sizes—there are no exchanges, all items are printed as ordered.
 
Check out all the available choices on our sales website companycasuals.com/viewridgegear and place your order online, submitting payment through PayPal.
 
Please note that there is an option to make a donation toward the purchase of apparel for families in need of financial assistance, click the “DONATION” option on the website to add a donation to your order if you wish. If your family is in need of financial assistance to order View Ridge apparel, please contact our school counselor Joyce Cho at jecho@seattleschools.org. 
 
Apparel orders should arrive about a month after the sale ends and will be distributed to classrooms for your student to bring home. For your convenience, there is also an option to have your order shipped directly to your home at an additional cost.
 
Questions? Please contact Melissa Koch at melissa.r.koch@gmail.com.
 
Nominations for VRE 2022-2023 PTA Leadership Roles
 
Showing up in our neighborhood school means showing up for our community. Our kids learn about leadership and civil service in their classrooms – volunteering for the PTA is a great way to put these values into action!
 
Our schools provide an amazing education, foster relationships, and deepen community connections. The PTA advocates for all View Ridge scholars and aligns our community values. We support and amplify the calls of our teachers and staff – some of the most inspiring leaders around.
 
There are an infinite number of ways to make a difference. Please, come as you are – contribute your talent to help build community. Join us at the Coffee/Park circles to learn more or email volunteer@viewridgeschool.org.
 
We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming space where we center our students’ voices and their school experience. All are welcome.
 
 
 
Join us at our Community Meet-Ups to learn more! If it is raining, we will not be present.
 
March:
  • Wednesday 3/30 1:15 – 2:30 PM Primary Playground
  • Thursday 3/31 7:45 – 8:45 AM 4th/5th-grade playground (coffee and donuts!)
 
April:
  • Tuesday 4/5/2022 7:45 – 8:45 AM VRE Front Entrance on 50th (coffee and donuts!)
  • Wednesday 4/6/2022 1:15 – 2:30 PM Primary Playground
  • Wednesday 4/20 1:15 – 2:30 PM Primary Playground
  • Thursday 4/21 7:45 – 8:45 AM 4th/5th-grade playground (coffee and donuts!)
 
Thank you for all you do!
 
2022 Nominating Committee
  • Aluma Gould, HR Consultant and Parent of 4
  • June Nho Ivers, Film Producer and Parent of a Kindergartener and 4th grader
  • Shannon Nossum, Real Estate Professional and Parent of a 5th grader, 1st grader and preschooler
  • Kaelyn Langer-Mendoca, Teaching Artist and Parent of 1st grader and preschooler
 
4/7 Community Chat with Principal Moland
 
Remember to submit your questions for our Community Chat with Principal Moland!
 
Google form to collect questions for the Community Chat: https://forms.gle/TzkaFRsz3fB6Urqy8
 
Teams Meeting link for Community Chat:
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 3/28 (M): Retake and Class Picture Day
  • 4/2 (Sa): Bullying and Conflict Workshop with Betty Peralta begins (info below)
  • 4/5 (T): PTA Meeting @7pm via Teams
  • 4/7 (Th): Community Chat with Prinicipal Moland @6:30pm via Teams
  • 4/11 – 4/15: Spring Break (no school)
 
Otter Fund: Close the Gap – Celebrate with Donuts!
As many of you saw in the Otter Fund email delivered on Monday morning, despite impressive fundraising numbers, we are still $13,000 short of the of the funding requests made by school administration and staff for the 2022-2023 school year.  
 
Time is running out, but we still have a chance to close the gap – and celebrate with donuts!
 
In just the last 24-hours, through the continued generosity in our community, we have brought this gap down to $10,000! If we all dig just a little deeper, we can close this gap and ensure vital services remain funded in the year ahead. No amount is too small or unappreciated – this is about ensuring the brightest future possible for our school. But with budgeting in its 11th hour, we must move quickly and close the gap this week. 
 
To sweeten the deal, when we close the gap, the PTA will host a school-wide donut party for ALL our scholars and educators! Let’s show them the love and give them a sweet reason to celebrate!
 
3/28 Retake and Class Picture Day
 
Picture retake day and classroom photos are happening on Monday, March 28th!
 
If your student was absent on picture day, they can have their picture taken on March 28th. Families can order a picture package online at www.dorianstudio.com or use the picture envelopes that were sent home from the school. The office has extras if you need more.
 
If you have a student who would like a picture retake, please have your student bring their original picture package on March 28th, and they will have a new photo taken.  
 
Families also need to purchase a classroom photo if they want one. You can order this online at www.dorianstudio.com or use the class photo envelope that the office will pass out soon to each classroom.
 
Families can email Sunshine Feldman, the VRE parent volunteer, if they have any questions or problems while ordering: sunshinefeldman@live.com 
 
Donate to the VRE Staff Meeting on 3/30
It’s that time of the month to shower our VRE staff with treats and goodies! 
 
We’re going to flood the staff lounge and front office with beautiful, colorful pictures of rainbows. Bring some cheer to our community and try to forget about all the rain. 🙂 Please have your child draw or color a picture of a rainbow. If you need supplies please email sunshinefeldman@live.com.
 
Please deliver items to the VRE front office by 3pm on Monday, March 28th. If you need an alternate drop off time/location please email sunshinefeldman@live.com.
 
As always thank you so much for your time & your donations. Please review the available slots here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4da8ab22a6fc1-thank
 
4/7 Community Chat with Principal Moland
 
Principal Moland and the PTA will be hosting a Community Chat on Thursday, April 7 from 6:30-7:30pm. During this Community Chat, Principal Moland will be sharing information with our parents and community about SPS’ strategy around instilling a Culturally Responsive practice in our schools and specifically at View Ridge Elementary. Guest attendees will also include some of SPS’ district leaders, staff and families.
 
The Community Chat is also a chance for us to hear what’s on the mind of our parents and their young scholars. Please share the questions, concerns, and/or information in the below survey that you would like to share with Principal Moland. We will be using these questions as part of our moderated Community Chat.
 
Google form to collect questions for the Community Chat: https://forms.gle/TzkaFRsz3fB6Urqy8
 
Teams Meeting link for Community Chat:
 
Please join us for a workshop led by Betty Peralta
“How to Heal Bullying: Staying Connected in Conflict” will provide real tools for YOU to prevent, resolve, and heal bullying situations. Help kids stay connected and regulated so they can problem-solve conflict with adults and peers!
 
Caregivers, parents, and community members welcome. Presented by View Ridge PTA. Please email dei@viewridgeschool.org for an invitation.
 
Two virtual sessions available:
  • Session 1: Saturdays, April 2 and 9, 10-11 AM
  • Session 2: Wednesdays, April 27 and May 4, 7-8 PM
 
About Ms. Peralta:
Betty Peralta, MIT, MS-MHC, IMH-E (III) of Alta is an experienced therapist, teacher, and consultant, with a specialty in adult-child interactions. She uses the NeuroRelational Framework, Hand-in-Hand Parenting, and The Work in 4 Questions (an inquiry based stress-reduction technique) to approach stress responses in children and adults. She is skilled at setting children up to live their best lives by working with their caregivers, educators, and therapists. Please check out her website at https://www.altavenues.com/
 
The Annual Eckstein Middle School Band Rummage Sale
Dear Community,
 
Save your Stuff and Save the Date! The Annual Eckstein Middle School Band Rummage Sale is on Saturday, April 23rd from 9 to 3! There will be many bargains, baked goods, and music from our own Eckstein Jazz combos.
 
We need your donations to make this event a success. Please set aside your gently used clothing, household items, books, music, furniture, sporting goods and more. All donations will be accepted on Friday, April 22nd from 1:30PM to 4:30 PM in the Eckstein Cafeteria.
 
All funds raised go directly to our incredible Eckstein Middle School Music Program. Funds are used to help support off-campus music performances, repair and maintain instruments and provide much-needed student scholarships. Our goal is to make music accessible to all.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Ann-Marie Petersons (ampetersons@outlook.com).
 
This is a great family event to honor Earth Day on 4/22!
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
We need your help to close our fundraising gap!
 
Thank you to all who answered the call for the Otter Fund capital campaign last month.  While donations and employer matches continue to trickle in, the PTA currently has $120,000 available for staffing and programs for the upcoming school year.  This number is an incredible achievement given the wild and unpredictable start to the New Year.  On behalf of all who benefit from these funds – thank you – we are close to closing the gap! 
 
The PTA executive team is working tirelessly to model various budget scenarios, painstakingly examining how to stretch these dollars to meet the requests of the school administration & staff. Through this process, it has become clear there is a funding gap of $13,000 that needs to be closed to maintain the vital services View Ridge Elementary needs to continue to thrive. 
 
By closing this $13,000 funding gap, the PTA can ensure vital services are maintained at a level that optimally serves our neighborhood school.  Closing this gap ensures the school will have all the support staff our scholars need (counselor, reading specialist, nurse, etc.) because the money ensures the school keeps them – whether paying for benefits, part of a salary, or allowing us to use district funding for their positions by funding something else.    
 
If the PTA can’t close this gap, exceptionally difficult decisions will have to be made.  How those decisions impact educators and scholars in the year ahead remain unknown, but they will be felt by many.
 
The PTA believes this is a gap that can be closed.  Why?  Because the View Ridge community is exceptional.  The View Ridge community is caring, generous and dedicated to its neighborhood school.  The View Ridge community has the capacity to answer this call – BUT WE MUST ACT NOW!
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 3/8 (T): PTA Meeting @7pm via Teams
  • 3/19 (Sa): Pokémon Meetup at the Park @10am
 
Pokémon Meetup at the Park
Please join us at View Ridge Playfield from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, March 19, for Pokémon!
 
We will have Pokémon Trade Card Game (TCG) themed activities. Participants can join their friends in Pokémon games. This event is co-hosted with the DEI Park Meetup.
 
Money Talks!
SCPTSA (Seattle Council PTSA) is hosting a monthly conversation with Asst. Superintendent of Business and Finance, JoLynn Berge. Interpretation services provided for Cantonese, Somali, and Spanish and live transcription. Please email Sam Fogg if you need interpretation services for another language.
 
Tuesdays (Feb 15, March 15, April 19, May 17), 7pm. Join Zoom meeting here.
 
One on One Seattle Summer Camps at Villa Academy
 
Join our positive and motivating staff this summer for a great camp experience. We have camps for everyone:
 
  • Basketball
  • Flag-Football
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Floor Hockey
  • Kickball/Dodgeball
 
 
Space is limited!
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 3/1 (T): Picture Day
  • 3/1 (T): Women’s History Month
  • 3/8 (T): PTA Meeting @7pm via Teams
 
PTA Staffing Survey
 
February and March are the school and PTA budget seasons. The school begins their budget process when they receive projected enrollment numbers from the district – these projections dictate the number of staff allocated for 2022-23 and the total school budget. At the same time, the PTA drafts and approves our budget for the next school year. Each year, this budget has included a contribution by the PTA to the school district to pay for additional staff salaries above what the district allocation provides.
 
In past years, the PTA has contributed upwards of $200,000 for additional teachers and staff. Despite fantastic efforts from our fundraising team, we will only have about half of that for next year’s supplemental staffing. We will not be able to fund staffing as we normally do and inevitably some positions will go to part time and we will lose some positions altogether. While we do not yet have numbers from the district, we are beginning to collect data and input from the school community.
 
 
In addition to the survey, please feel free to reach out to the PTA executive team directly with your thoughts.
 
March 8: PTA Meeting
 
All are welcome to join our March PTA Meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 7:00-8:30pm. We hope to see you there!
 
Microsoft Teams meeting:
Join on your computer or mobile app
 
Wedgwood Coop Preschool Open House
Wedgwood Coop Preschool is now enrolling ages 1-5 for the 2022-23 school year! Join us on March 12, 10-11am to meet our teacher and tour our classroom.
 
Wedgwood uses play-based learning and includes ongoing parent education from North Seattle College teachers. We really are a community with our cooperative approach. Many of our families have found lifelong friends at Wedgwood. We are located at 8208 18th Ave NE in Seattle, and you can find more info at wedgwoodcoop.org. Hope to see you soon!
 
Roosevelt High School Softball Clinics
The 2021 Metro League Champs, Roosevelt Softball, will be holding 2 softball clinics for all players 9- to 12-year-olds. Bring your player to sharpen their skills in hitting, fielding, pitching, and catching.
 
Sign up and details, please click HERE.
 
Date: Saturday, March 5th
Time: Session 1, 8am -12pm; Session 2, 1pm – 5pm
Location: Lower Woodland Park, Field 5
Sign Up: Click here     
Cost: $45
Pay: cash, check, or Venmo
 
All proceeds from the clinic will support the RHS softball team, to pay for equipment, uniforms, post-season play, and other needed gear. Players should bring their gear, and water bottles, and be dressed for the weather. Thank you!
 
If you have any questions, please email RHS Softball Booster Rep Wendy Sykes at sykes.wendy@gmail.com.
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 2/21 – 2/25: No School (Midwinter Break)
  • 3/1 (T): Picture Day
  • 3/1 (T): Women’s History Month
 
Tuesday, March 1: Picture Day
 
It’s almost here! Individual photos will be taken on March 1. You can order pictures online by visiting dorianstudio.com and searching for our school’s name.
 
From the school: “We encourage families to order online. The bonus for those ordering online is the site stays open for 3 days after picture day and those online orders will be processed with the picture day orders. Any order turned into the school after the photographer has left will need to be placed online during those 3 additional days to assure there is no delay or extra charge.”
 
Class photos will not be taken on this day.
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 2/19 (Sa): Pokémon & Math Meetup @11am
  • 2/21 – 2/25: No School (Midwinter Break)
 
SPS Levies Pass!
THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone who voted in the February Special Election. Seattle School District Propositions 1 and 2, both endorsed by the View Ridge PTA, are passing with more than 78% of the vote! You can learn more about how levy dollars will be spent and get reports on past levies here.  
 
Week 6 Legislative Update
 
We are officially half-way through the legislative session and today is the last day for bills to pass out of their house of origin. Legislators have spent most of the past week on the floor, but committees will reconvene this week to hear bills from the opposite house. 
 
Several WA State PTA priority bills will be in the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee on Wednesday, February 16 at 10:30 a.m. HB 1834 will support student mental health, HB 1153 will increase language access in schools, and HB 1955 will help create more educational continuity for children going through dependency proceedings. It takes two minutes to sign-in to support any or all of these bills here and you can watch the committee meeting on TVW.     
 
Keep up with all things advocacy related on View Ridge PTA Advocacy page!
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 2/8 (T): Ballots due by 8pm (find drop boxes here)
  • 2/19 (Sa): Pokémon & Math Meetup @11am
  • 2/21 – 2/25: No School (Midwinter Break)
 
Otter Pride: PTA Executive Committee $5,000 Match!
 
Thank you to all who have answered the call for the Otter Fund capital campaign I Love View Ridge.  Through your support we have raised over $100,000 toward funding programs for the 2022-2023 school year – Thank YOU!  
 
BUT we’re not done! With a week remaining before the campaign concludes, the PTA Executive committee is challenging the community to a $5,000 match.  Between now and February 15th, the executive committee will match the next $5,000 in commitments.  Every dollar counts and no commitment is too small.  Pass along to family, neighbors, loved ones and let’s seize this opportunity!   
 
If you need reminding, Otter Fund donations will support the following programs: 
 
  • Library – With Otter Fund support, our library is 100% funded.  
 
  • Nurse – With Otter Fund support we ensure our school has a dedicated school nurse. 
 
  • Counselor – This position is fully funded by the Otter Fund.  
 
  • Arts & Music – With Otter Fund support we ensure all grades receive weekly music, movement and art instruction. 
 
  • Reading Interventionist – With Otter Fund support we increase reading intervention support for our scholars, ensuring every scholar receives the support they need to become strong and enthusiastic readers. 
 
With just a week remaining in this year’s campaign we ask you to join us in ensuring our neighborhood school is funded to thrive in the upcoming school year.    
 
We LOVE our educators.  We LOVE our scholars.  We LOVE View Ridge! 
 
Let’s show the LOVE! 
 
Pokémon & Math Meetup
Please join us at View Ridge Playfield from 11 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, February 19th, for the Pokémon and Math Meetup!
 
We will have Pokémon Trade Card Game (TCG) themed activities that will cover math topics. By completing the activities, participants will grow their math skills and Pokémon TCG skills. After the activities, participants can join their friends in Pokémon games. This event is co-hosted with the DEI Park Meetup.
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 1/25 T: View Ridge Virtual Tour @3pm
  • 1/27 Th: Day Between Semesters (make-up day for 11/12)
  • 2/1 T: African American/Black History Month begins
  • 2/2 W: View Ridge Virtual Tour @6:45pm
 
Otter Pride: We LOVE our Library
Thank you to all who have answered the call for the Otter Fund capital campaign I Love View Ridge. Through your support we have raised over $59,000 toward funding programs for the 2022-2023 school year – Thank YOU!  
 
As mentioned in last week’s kickoff, rather than the PTA telling you what Otter Fund dollars support, a couple of View Ridge specialists have generously offered their perspective. Today, we hear from Ms. Young, librarian extraordinaire and a 15-year veteran of View Ridge. Ms. Young’s point of view is beautifully shared and a wonderful reminder why We LOVE View Ridge.
 
❤️ ❤️ ❤️
 
Name: Amy Young | Position: Librarian | Years at VRE: 15
Education: Undergrad – Secondary English Education. Masters in Learning & Technology | Full-time or part-time? Full time
 
Without Otter Fund support, how would your position/program be impacted? 
 
Students & staff currently have access to the library and the +12,000 book collection daily. If the librarian is only at the school part-time, the library can only be accessed part-time. Students would not be able to get the sequel to the book they just finished, teachers would have to wait before borrowing Science books to connect to their space units, the library would be closed most recesses, and the Global Reading Challenge would likely have to be dropped or adopted by a classroom teacher.  
 
During the pandemic, how did your program/work impact the school? What did you do to adjust and better serve the community?  
 
During the pandemic the library – with the help and brainstorming magic of many volunteers – transitioned to 3 days of play court checkout each week, on top of online synchronous classes. During the 2020-2021 school year View Ridge circulated more books than any other Seattle Public School.
 
PTA Note: View Ridge scholars checked out over 17,000 books last school year – well over 2,000 more than any other school!  
 
In your words, why is your program worth Otter Fund support?  
 
Reading is the foundation of learning. The librarian is supposed to connect, inspire, and provide access to all books.  
 
PTA Note: According to a statistic published by Seattle Public Schools, even a $25 per scholar investment in library materials can triple reading proficiency by fifth grade. 
 
What are your hopes for the future of VRE?  
 
Honestly, I cannot wait until a former student comes to do a presentation on her newly published, NY Times best-selling children’s book. It’ll happen <3
 
Tell us one thing we may not know about you. 
 
I spent the summers of my childhood is rural Alaska – Kotzebue, Sitka, Dillingham, & King Salmon where we didn’t have access to television. My parents always made sure we had library cards though, and my love of reading can be traced back to visiting those tiny libraries in those fishing villages. The same can be said for my sister who is also a librarian!
 
Why do you LOVE View Ridge?  
 
The community is home. I love that there are students here I’ve known since they were toddlers. I love that I’ve taught Mrs. Crossman, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Goetz’s, Ms. Caruso’s, Mrs. Redman’s, Mrs. Jewett’s, & Mrs. Platter’s children. I love running into parents at Café Javasti and them sharing that their daughter just read a book I recommended, adored it, and they had to immediately run to Third Place Books to buy the sequel. I love when students walk around recommending books they’ve read to their friends. I love it when kids giggle, laugh, and cry during story time. I love it when the first stop on the tour for new students is the library, so that older students can teach the new readers how to run the checkout desk. 
 
There is a lot more. . . it’s home.
 
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 
 
Thank you, Ms. Young. We LOVE you! We LOVE our library! We LOVE View Ridge! 
 
Let’s show the LOVE. 
 
 
Vote Yes!
 
Our students need staff, programs, technology and healthy school buildings. Seattle voters can make sure our students have the resources they need at school, and in buildings that help support academic excellence by voting YES for the SPS levies on February 8th! The View Ridge PTA has endorsed a “yes” vote on both measures and encourages you to make your voice heard! 
 
  • Renew our commitment to help every Seattle child succeed  
  • Staff: school nurses, librarians, family support workers, special education staff  
  • Programs: special education, child nutrition program, STEM  
  • Opportunities for students: arts, drama, music, athletics/coaches 
 
  • Ensure our students have safe and healthy school buildings  
  • Building projects: small renovations, heating cooling systems and ongoing health and safety improvements at schools.
  
  • Provide technology to prepare students for the future  
  • Computers and tablets for our students  
  • Classroom technology  
  • Training for educators and staff 
 
By today, you should have received your ballot. If you haven’t you can request a replacement here. You can also learn more about the levies on the Schools First FAQ and find out how you can help here.   
 
What’s Happening in Olympia? – Week 3 Update
 
Last week we saw bills on gun safety (SB 5217), transportation funding (HB 1808), mental and behavioral health (HB 1800, HB 1834, HB 1883) to name a few. This week, committees will be discussing language accessibility and district responses to discrimination and bullying.  
 
Monday, January 24th 3:00pm  
House Appropriations Public Hearing (Remote testimony) 
SHB 1153 – Increasing language access in public schools.  
 
Tuesday, January 25th 8:00am  
House Education Public Hearing (Remote testimony) 
HB 1900 – Improving school districts’ responses to complaints of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying. 
 
How to Participate in a Committee Hearing 
During the 2022 Session, you can register to testify in a virtual hearing in a similar manner as you would on campus. The sign-in deadline for virtual testimony is 1 hour prior to the hearing. 
 
If you do not wish to testify in a committee hearing, you can still submit written testimony on a bill for the archived legislative record. Written testimony is accepted until 24 hours after the public hearing. 
 
If you wish, you could choose to have your position noted. The Committee Sign In – Remote Testimony page also allows you to select a chamber, committee, and bill, then indicate you wish to have your position noted for the archived legislative record.
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 

 
Show Your LOVE for View Ridge!
 
On behalf of the entire View Ridge Elementary PTA, we wish to THANK YOU for your generous support of the Otter Fund through its year-end ‘21 giving campaign. Through the generosity of donors, we raised over $46,000! 
 
BUT we’re not done. Historically, the Otter Fund writes a check of upwards of $175,000 each year to support critical positions and programs the state does not fund. The system is broken, but until education is prioritized at the state level, this is our only option to ensure View Ridge Elementary remains the school we envision for our scholars and educators. 
 
Why do we do this? We LOVE View Ridge! 
 
As of today, we have $71,0000 available to fund these positions and programs, leaving a significant gap to close to ensure our neighborhood school is fully funded for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.  
 
How does this break down? Between now and February 15th, we hope to close the gap. With 355 scholars enrolled in the school, this averages out to $300 per child. Many of you have already given and given generously. And yet, we are humbly asking again.  
 
We recognize this is a lot to ask. We also recognize some families can give more – significantly more. Some can give less. Some simply can’t give at all at this time – and that is okay. This community is built on its commitment to supporting all – not just its own. It is one of the many long-standing values that makes this community exceptional.  
 
Your generous Otter Fund donations will support the following programs: 
 
  • Library. With Otter Fund support, our library is 100% funded. Without support the librarian would be reduced to a part-time position and the library would be closed every other week. 
 
  • Nurse. With Otter Fund support we ensure our school has a dedicated school nurse. Without support this position is dramatically reduced and shared with multiple schools in the district. 
 
  • Counselor. This position is fully funded by the Otter Fund. Without support, our scholars would not have access to a counselor in their times of need.  
 
  • Arts & Music. With Otter Fund support we ensure all grades receive weekly music, movement and art instruction. Without support our younger scholars are at risk of missing out on these critical activities.   
 
  • Reading Interventionist. With Otter Fund support we increase reading intervention support for our scholars, ensuring every scholar receives the support they need to become strong and enthusiastic readers. 
 
Over the course of the next month, we will be diving deeper into the value of each of these programs and will celebrate the educators who bring these positions to life at View Ridge. We hope you enjoy these features and, along the way, feel inspired to give. Generously. 
 
We LOVE our educators. We LOVE our scholars. We LOVE View Ridge! 
 
Let’s show the LOVE!
 
Jennifer Harris & Shauna Larsen
View Ridge Elementary PTA Otter Fund Co-Chairs
 

 
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
 
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
 
Upcoming Calendar Events
 
  • 1/20 Th: Family Civic Engagement Night, SPS Levies @6:30pm
  • 1/25 T: View Ridge Virtual Tour @3pm
  • 1/25 Th: Day Between Semesters (make-up day for 11/12)
  • 2/1 T: African American/Black History Month begins
  • 2/2 W: View Ridge Virtual Tour @6:45pm
 
Join View Ridge for a Virtual Tour 
View Ridge will not be having in-person tours at this time. Please join us for our Open House/Virtual School Tour and get to know our school community. If you have any questions please reach out to our VRE parent volunteer Sunshine Feldman at sunshinefeldman@live.com.
 
Tuesday, January 25th, 2022 @ 3:00pm- 4:00pm.
Microsoft Teams meeting. Join on your computer or mobile app.
Or call in (audio only) +1 206-800-4125,,87072702#  
 
Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 @ 6:45pm- 7:45pm.
Microsoft Teams meeting. Join on your computer or mobile app.
Or call in (audio only) +1 206-800-4125,,570883934#  
 
Take Action in Olympia!
Did you know it takes just two minutes to show your support for key legislation that will impact our schools and community? There are more PTA priority bills in committee this week down in Olympia and you can make your voice heard by signing-in to support them.
  
  • Concerned about making sure our students get the mental health support they need? HB 1834, which requires that student absences for mental health reasons be categorized as excused absences, will be in the House Education Committee on Thursday, January 20 at 1:30 p.m.  
  • Want to make sure those asynchronous learning hours count? SB 5735, which counts asynchronous instructional hours toward required instructional hours, will be in the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee on Wednesday, January 19 at 10:30 a.m.  
  • Worried about ensuring access for historically excluded students to highly capable programs, HB 1611, which focuses on equity in programs for highly capable students, will be in the House Education Committee on Friday, January 21 at 10:00 a.m.  
 
For any or all of these, go to the committee sign-in page, check senate or house, committee and date, select the bill you are interested in, and check “I would like my position noted for the legislative record.” Fill in a couple pieces of information about you and you’re done!  
Want to learn more about how the legislative process works? This WAPTA video provides a 20-minute overview that covers everything from bill tracking to the legislative calendar to what happens in committees and on the floor.   
 
Call to Action! Advocacy Focus Week is On!
Each day will focus on an important part of the WSPTA platform. The best (and easiest) way to participate is by subscribing to the WSPTA Action Network so that you receive the daily “calls to action” for this week and periodically throughout the legislative session. Keep an eye on your inbox for easily customizable messages that the action alert system will automatically send to your legislators.
 
  • Tuesday, January 18 – Call to Action: Focus on Equity  
  • Wednesday, January 19 – Call to Action: Focus on Mental Health & Wellness  
  • Thursday, January 20 – Call to Action: Focus on Preserving Funding  
  • Friday, January 21 – Call to Action: Focus on Safety and Emergency Preparedness 
 
View Ridge PTA Endorses a “Yes!” vote on SPS levies  
 
On Tuesday, January 11 the View Ridge PTA voted unanimously to endorse a “yes” vote on both Seattle Public Schools levies. View Ridge PTA joins a long list of PTA groups in encouraging voters to approve these important funding measures. This funding makes up about 15 percent of the district’s day-to-day operations budget, and also pays for technology and building repairs that are not funded by the state. Learn more at Seattle Public Schools and Schools First Campaign. 
 
REMINDER! Learn about the upcoming SPS levies this Thursday at Family Civic Engagement Night  
 
Ballots go out for the February 8 Special Election tomorrow and should be arriving in mailboxes as soon as this Thursday, January 20! Gather with Thornton Creek PTA, TCPG and View Ridge PTA for an evening of family engagement to learn about how school funding works and what these levies mean for our students, families, staff, and schools.  
 
Jan 20, 2022 06:30 PM  
Join Zoom Meeting  here. 
Meeting ID: 890 0344 4827  
Passcode: 312104  
 
Wedgwood Cooperative Preschool Open House
 
Wedgwood Cooperative Preschool will soon open enrollment for the 2022-23 school year!
 
Join us on January 22, 10-11am to meet our teacher and tour our classroom. Wedgwood Coop uses play-based learning for ages 1-5 and includes ongoing parent education from experts who can help destress your parenting. We really are a community with our cooperative approach. Many of our families have found lifelong friends at Wedgwood Coop.
 
We are located at 8208 18th Ave NE in Seattle, and you can find more info at wedgwoodcoop.org. Hope to see you soon!
 
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
 
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
 
View Ridge Otter Know 5/18/2022
For additional information and resources visit: www.viewridgeschool.org
Wednesday, May 18th, 2022
Para versión en español, de favor contactarse a Shannon Otto.
Upcoming Calendar Events
  • 5/20 (F): Fun Friday Color Day at VRE (details below)
  • 5/21 (Sa): Pokémon Meetup at the Park @10am (details below)
  • 5/25 (W): Music Night Out @4:30-7:30pm
  • 6/1 (W): View Ridge Parents Night Out @4pm (tickets here)
  • 6/1 (W): Beginning of LGBTQ Pride Month
  • 6/2 (Th): Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Meeting @7:30
  • 6/3 (F): Fun Friday Compliment Day
  • 6/12 (Su): View Ridge Day at the Ballpark @1pm (tickets here)
  • 6/17 (F): Last Day of School, 5th Grade Promotion
Letter of Notice to PTA Members Regarding Nomination and Voting Period for PTA Executive Board Positions
Thank you to those who have stepped forward to support View Ridge Elementary’s PTA Leadership for the 2022-23 school year. Due to increased interest, we are opening a nomination window for all those who would like to be considered for the elected Executive Board Positions, ending May 23rd. Interested parties have to be active PTA Members, and can be nominated by another PTA member or self-nominated by submitting this form. All other board positions and volunteer opportunities that are still open, and also very important, can be found on our website. Voting will be open from 6/1-6/8, with results announced on 6/10. 
If you’re considering running or want to meet candidates, please join us at DEI in the Park at VR Playfield on Saturday the 21st at 10 am. The final DEI meeting of the year, on June 2 at 7:30 via zoom, will also be an opportunity to meet candidates and ask questions. Please contact dei@viewridgeschool.org for information!
Wear Your Grade’s Color for Fun Friday!
Friday, May 20th is Color Day. As part of our Fun Fridays, we want to bring a little joy to the end of the week. If you don’t have this color, don’t worry! A sticker, a bracelet, or even nothing in your grade’s color is completely fine. Teachers will try to have paper in the right color that kids can use as well.

K=red
1st=orange
2nd=yellow
3rd= green
4th= blue
5th= purple
Staff= pink
Pokémon Meet Up At Viewridge Park 5/21/2022 From 10 am to 12 pm
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Please join us at View Ridge Playfield from 10 AM to 12 PM on third Saturday, May 21, for Pokémon! We will have Pokémon Trade Card Game (TCG) themed activities. Participants can join their friends in Pokémon games. This event is co-hosted with the DEI Park Meetup.
 from 4:30 to 7:30 PM in the View Ridge Lunchroom.
Friends and family are welcome to attend!
Music Night Out With Mr. Goetz May 25th
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This year Music Night will again be an in-person
event at View Ridge Elementary School!
Music Night Out will be on May 25th from 4:30 to 7:30 PM in the View Ridge Lunchroom.
Friends and family are welcome to attend!
 from 4:30 to 7:30 PM in the View Ridge Lunchroom.
Friends and family are welcome to attend!
Yearbook Sales Extended
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This year’s committee is excited to share the link for purchasing yearbooks online. Here’s how to order by May 31st:

  • Visit www.BuyTheYearbook.com
  • Search for our school, or use the school code 705293
  • Yearbooks are $20
  • Fill out your student’s information, including teacher, and Add To Cart
  • For additional books (as donations or for additional students), click “Continue Shopping”. Please label each book with the name of the student it should be delivered to when ordering.  
  • Once your purchase is finished, you should receive an email receipt
  • Your book will be delivered via KidMail during the last week of school.  

NEW THIS YEAR! The yearbook committee would love to see every child in the school receive a yearbook. If you’d like to contribute an extra yearbook as a donation, there is an option for this! Here’s how: 

  • Select the yearbook sale
  • Fill in any name (can also be “Anonymous” – it doesn’t matter)
  • Select “Donation” instead of a teacher name
  • Any donations above and beyond need will become general donations to the PTA

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the yearbook committee at VRYearbook@gmail .com. 
Parent Night Out June 1st
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Come out and enjoy a relaxing evening getting to know other View Ridge Parents. Sample some incredible wine and raise a little money! Each ticket includes 2 glasses of wine or beer. A food truck will be on location. Exclusive Otter gear will be available for purchase, as well as art from our very own students. You’ll also have a chance to take a selfie with the View Ridge Otter! Don’t miss out!
Date and time
Wed, June 1, 2022
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
Location
W.T. Vintners Hollywood Bungalow
14419 Redmond – Woodinville Road Northeast
Woodinville, WA 98072
Tickets
Price: $50
View Ridge Day at the Ballpark June 12th at 1 pm

Come mingle with other View Ridge families and enjoy a day at the stadium supporting your favorite local team! It’s the first first Little League Day of the year, so all kids 14 and under receive Mitch Haniger hats!
Date and time
Sun, June 12, 2022
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
Tickets
Buy here: 
WISE Summer Camp Opportunities


Online Fantastic Foodies (Entering grades 3-5, July 18-22nd, 12:30-3:30)It’s time to go on a culinary expedition! Learn about different foods, tastes, and why we like them! You will learn some basic cooking skills on this exciting culinary adventure!

Online Creative Writing (Entering grades 6-8, July 25-29th, 12:30-3:30)Creative Writing Campers will have the opportunity to practice fun strategies to enhance their writing skills. This camp will focus on using your writing skills to your fullest potential, but it’s also a chance to have fun with language in writing! Join us to hone your practice in your choice of writing genre: fiction, non-fiction, screenplay, or poetry; and work towards a goal of potential publication!
Online SAT Prep (Entering grades 9-11, August 1-5th, 12:30-3:30)Who knew standardized tests could be fun?! In this camp we will conquer the toughest high school challenge: the SAT! Ready to dominate that essay portion? This camp will give you the tips, tricks and experience you need to enter that essay with confidence! You will even have the opportunity to have a practice essay scored by an experienced English teacher! 
Online Crime Scene Sleuths (Entering grades 7-10, July 11-15th, 9-noon)Ever wondered how crime scene investigators use their science skills to solve mysteries? Come learn about some of their best crime solving tricks including how they collect and analyze fingerprints, carpet fibers, and DNA, and much, much more. Then, use your new found skills to crack a case of your own!
Online Public Health Protectors (Entering grades 7-10, July 25-29th, 9-noon)Ever been curious why masks are important or how vaccines work or how culture and environment impact health? Public Health Protectors explores the many factors that impact both personal and public health. We dive into real-life situations including COVID-19, cancer, and access to healthcare. And even investigate how to protect the public from the zombie apocalypse. 
Roosevelt Sports Camps

Roosevelt Boys Basketball 2022 Summer Camp:
Date: July 12, 13, 14, 15
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Grades: Incoming 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th
Location: Roosevelt High School Gym     
Cost: $300
*see registration for scholarship

Roosevelt Girls Basketball 2022 Summer Camp:
Date: June 20, 21, 22 and 23
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Grades: Incoming 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grades
Location: Roosevelt High School Gym     
Cost: $300
*see registration for scholarship
 
Roosevelt Girls Volleyball 2022 Summer Camp:
Date: July 18, 19 and 20
Time: Grades 3-5 9:00am-12:00pm
           Grades 6-8 1:00pm-5:00pm
Grades: Incoming 3rd-8th
Who: All welcome, any gender
Location: Roosevelt High School Gym 
Cost: grades 3-5 $100
         grades 6-8 $125
*see registration for scholarship
 
Roosevelt Boys Football 2022 Summer Camp:
Dates: July 19, 20 and 21
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Grades: incoming 4th-8th
Location: Roosevelt High School
Cost: $100
*see registration for scholarship
OTTER KNOW SUBMISSIONS
The Otter Know is published during the school year once a week on Tuesday. Articles for the Otter Know are due the Friday before the Tuesday publication. Articles can be sent through the website or to the Communications Committee.
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