Powerful Schools works with Rainier Valley schools to support arts, mentoring, after school classes, tutoring, and writing experiences.
_____________________
Welcome and Thank you for considering Orca K8 as your school of choice. Below is the list of our tours and open houses we have planned. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour, please contact the office at (206)252-6900...
[ Read More... ]
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, our website service was interrupted. We're very sorry for this disruption and inconvenience. We're working on system to avoid future disruptions.
Thanks for making our October PTSA general meeting a huge success. Our goal was to not only offer an opportunity for community members to gather and share, but provide some insight to the inner workings of our school...
[ Read More... ]
Snack Update
- Monday, Oct 5 2009
Just a short update and some clarification on snack for this year. This year snack will go to all grades including middle school. Now with the earlier school start time some kids will go as long as 5 hours without eating, so snack plays a more crucial role in making sure kids are refueled and feeling energized till lunch and through the day. To be successful in our efforts, the snack committee is targeting snacks to be daily (everyday), nutritious and as organic and local as possible. To make this happen, we are budgeting approximately 20 cent per student per day or ~$50 per year....
[ Read More... ]
October PTSA General Meeting
- Monday, Oct 5 2009
Please join us on Thursday October 15th at 7:00 pm for our monthly PTSA general membership meeting. This year we have increased the number of our monthly meetings to provide an opportunity for the community to gather and engage in some back/forth dialogue and share ideas. This month's meeting will provide a launch platform for the Race Forum (RF) which gives us all an opportunity to share our thoughts and experiences . The RF meeting is typically separate from the General Meeting, but we have dedicated this meeting to the RF to show our support and commitment for this very important effort. I personally believe that RF is the most important thing we do in the community.
[ Read More... ]
Bring a dish to share and something to drink
also it's BYOP (bring your own plate and utensils)
[ Read More... ]
Important: Drop-Off and Pick-Up Guidelines
- Monday, Sep 7 2009
Safety is our top priority. The following guidelines have been developed by parents and staff serving on our Safety Committee. Please read thoroughly and review with your child(ren), and anyone who may be picking up or dropping off your child(ren). Everyone’s cooperation and help with enforcing safety is greatly appreciated and depended upon. Thank you for following these guidelines and helping to ensure the safety of the children in our community....
[ Read More... ]
Swine flu update
- Wednesday, Sep 2 2009
Planning meetings and discussions between SPS and local, state and national agencies are on going. Information for parents will be updated on the "inside" and "public" web sites shortly. Letters for families will be sent home during the first week of school.
[ Read More... ] [ Visit Website ]
This is a reminder that middle school orientation will happen on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 in our cafeteria. Students and parents of sixth grade students will start promptly at 6:00 pm and end by 7:00 pm.
Students and parents of seventh and eighth grade students will start promptly at 7:00 pm and end at 8:00 pm... [ Read More... ]
First B.A.S.E.
- Sunday, May 31 2009
First B.A.S.E., the before and after school / pre-K program has just rolled out its official website. Check it out for program information and current news. www.1stbase.org.
website developed by HessCollective.com
[ Read More... ]
PTSA meeting tonight
- Thursday, May 21 2009
Over the next year, the Board will focus on closing the gap between behavior expectations for All in a series of meetings called "The Orca Way".
[ Read More... ]
Orca Garden Plant sale May 9th!!
- Friday, Apr 24 2009
After a year long hiatus, Orca K-8 School in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood, will once again hold their legendary plant sale. Come celebrate sustainability and organic gardening by picking up all the vegetable and herb starts that you can carry!
Orca K-8 school has a reputation for its focus on environmental education, sustainability, and social justice. This garden sale fundraiser helps them continue their mission to bring these focuses to Seattle Public Schools.
There will be all your favorite veggie starter plants- broccoli, collard greens, chard, kale, lettuce, basil, many herbs, over a dozen different tomato varieties, and many more! Orca will be your one stop shop for a comprehensive organic garden. Hey- Michelle Obama just planted an organic garden at the Whitehouse- you can too! There will be gardening workshops, master gardeners. art activities, live music, and a delicious bake sale. Stop by and get your sustainability on!
To learn more about Orca's garden program, visit www.orcagarden.wordpress.com .
We do need volunteers for this event, both leading up to the sale and the day of. Contact Anthony Warner at apwarner@seattleschools.org or at 206-252-6918. [ Read More... ] [ Visit Website ]
Dawson St. Re-zone
- Friday, Mar 27 2009
NEW! SCHOOL BUS ZONE ON DAWSON STREET.
Additional School Bus Zone 7-10a.m. and 2- 4p.m
During our spring break (March 30 - April 3), the City of Seattle will rezone the existing load/unload zone on Dawson Street as a no-parking zone during bus hours to accommodate our numerous school buses. This is the strip along the school playfield to the west of the existing school bus zone. [ Read More... ]
This coming Thursday March 19th and Friday March 27th put your best foot forward and Walk to School. Let's make it a greener day by reducing car emissions, teaching our students easy ways to exercise and making our streets around the school less congested. "Studies show that children who walk to school arrive more alert, eager, and ready to learn." Make it an adventure and partner with others walking to Orca. For more information about the benefits of walking to school visit the Feet First's Safe Routes to School program at www.feetfirst.info All participants will receive some nutritious snacks provided by Orca's Safety Committee in conjunction with the Safe Routes to School grant. Lace up those sneakers or snow boots and meet us in the gym for snacks once you arrive. For more information please contact Miss Tanya at tlvanderwey@yahoo.com
[ Read More... ] [ Visit Website ]
Safe Routes Mini Grant awarded to Orca Safety Committee
- Saturday, Dec 13 2008
The Safety Committee at Orca was just awarded the Safe Routes Mini Grant from the Department of Transportation. This $1,000 grant will continue to develope safe and healthy ways our students get to school as well as to foster safety in and around Orca.
[ Read More... ]
Orca's Ulitmate Frisbee Team beats the darkness and pulls out a win against the New School.
[ Read More... ]
Orca Annual Fund
- Thursday, Nov 6 2008
The Orca Garden, library books, tutoring, music, and arts all rely on donations. This year's Annual Fund Drive will raise funds to ensure that the programs that make Orca unique will continue to flourish. Our Annual Fund goal is $40,000. We can only reach that goal with your generous contribution. No donation is too small or too large - please give to the Annual Fund today!
[ Read More... ] [ Visit Website ]
Orca Drop off and Pick up Procedures
- Sunday, Oct 26 2008
The Orca Safety Committee has been working hard to address numerous safety issues pertaining to child drop off, pick up, traffic flow, crosswalks and more. Please read the following to partner with the committees efforts to increase safety and awareness in and around Orca.
[ Read More... ]
IMPROVED TRANSPORTATION CHANGES BEGIN TOMORROW (10/1/2008)
- Tuesday, Sep 30 2008
Seattle Public Schools Transportation officials have been working diligently to resolve our bussing issues. With a shared sense of urgency, our much appreciated SPS Transportation Coordinator Katie Hairston has been working tirelessly and with great accuracy to implement a comprehensive schedule revision that will take effect tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1, 2008...
[ Read More... ]
