Dear Blakely Families,
It has been a busy few weeks with the Book Fair and then the Maker Faire. Your support and participation is greatly appreciated. This was the first evening Maker Faire we have had in the new Blakely and it was a huge success.
Third and Fourth grade music performances are this Thursday and the students along with Mr. Figgins have been working really hard. First and Second grade will be later in the Spring.
Wishing you all a restful Spring break in advance and am desperately hoping for nice weather.
Warm regards,
Reese Ande
| CLASS PLACEMENT 2024-2025 - PARENT/GUARDIAN INPUT |
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2024-2025 Class Placement
The time of year has come for us to begin next year's placement process. If you have information about your child that would be helpful for us in making classroom assignments, we would like to hear from you. Please know, this form is OPTIONAL.
Your input will be considered in the placement decision and shared with the new classroom teacher. There are many factors that impact placement decisions including balance of boys and girls, balance of students with specific learning needs, and class size.
Requests for individual teachers will not be accepted. However, input regarding your child's learning style, preferred learning environment, social context or other factors the school may not be familiar with can be helpful to the placement team.
Please use the google form at the link below to submit your information.
Input form must be submitted no later than FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024.
If you have any questions or need any help, please contact Amanda Keller at AKeller@bisd303.org
2024-2025 Class Placement Input Form: Click Here
3RD AND 4TH GRADE MUSIC CONCERTS |
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KINDERGARTEN SITE VISITS AND BUS RIDES |
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Do you have an incoming kindergarten student? 
Join us for a tour of the school! Students and a parent/guardian will also spend time in a kindergarten classroom and ride a bus. All incoming kindergarten students are welcome. If you are not sure which school your child will be attending, you are welcome to attend more than one site visit!
Visits:
Thursday, April 11 @ 9 a.m (Blakely and x̌alilc). Friday, April 12 @ 9 a.m. (Ordway)
SAKAI TRANSITION FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF 4TH GRADERS |
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Sakai Parent Info Night - March 26 at 6:30 pm
Parents/Guardians are invited to join us to learn about Sakai - our school, schedule, curriculum and more! We look forward to meeting you.
Remember to check the Sakai website for upcoming events, student activities, and teacher websites. There is a wealth of information posted on the website–just spend some time looking around!
Please note, the Sakai counselor meets with all the 4th grade teachers to facilitate a smooth transition for students. Parents/Guardians may also provide Input form for class placement.
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 Join us at the PTO Meeting April 12th at 9:00 am for Special Guest Speaker, and Family Therapist Carol Pendleton. She will touch on topics such as the nervous system and emotion regulation, growth mindset and encouragement (instead of praise), an overview of parenting styles, discipline/behavior management, and attachment followed by a Q&A. You won't want to miss this one!
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FROM THE LIBRARY - BOOK FAIR UPDATE |
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 Our Blakely Library Scholastic Fook fair fundraiser was a big success. We raised over $3500 for new books for the library. Thank you for supporting our library and growing readers!
 26: Sakai Incoming Parent/Guardian Information Night @ 6:30pm
28: 3rd & 4th Grade Music Concert (3rd - 5:30-6:00pm and 4th 6:30-7:00pm)
1-5: Spring Break (No School)
11: Kindergarten Tour and Bus Ride 9:00am
12: PTO Meeting 9:00am Library
22-26: Kindness Week
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For community activities of interest to students and families, please click here.
*BISD does not sponsor any community events, and the district assumes no responsibility for them. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials and notices, the Bainbridge Island School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these notices, including costs, attorney's fees, and judgments or awards.
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NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT |
Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Kristen Haizlip, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator, 8489 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110; 206-780-1058; khaizlip@bisd303.org
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Thank you to all the volunteers that helped make it such a success.
Let's capture those memories together! 