Blakely Newsletter - February 24, 2025

Posted Date: 2/24/25 (7:44 PM)

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February 24, 2025

Inside this Newsletter

From the Principal
PTO Happenings
Scholastic Book Fair
Highly Capable Referrals
Blakely Calendar
Helpful LInks

From the Principal

Dear Blakely Community,

I hope everyone had a restful break and found time to do what makes them happy. My break was in the backcountry of Idaho, miles away from so many things. It was cold, snowy, exhausting, but just what I needed.

We have a six week stretch between now and Spring break and then the final push to the end of the school year. It always amazes me how fast the year moves as we near spring.

Conferences were successful, so thank you for participation in such an important part of your child’s education.

As soon as we are made aware of how the snow days will impact the last day of school the district will provide an update.

Regards,

Reese Ande

After School Activities

Winter - Spring Tuesday After School Chess Club Sign-ups are OPEN

Session: Tuesdays (3/4-4/22 (no club on 4/8)).
Location: Blakely Commons
Time: 2:20pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $120 - Please make checks payable to Mark Cohen and either have your student bring them to the first session or you can leave them in the PTO Treasurer mailbox in the office.Mark is happy to give scholarships by request (email bainbridgechess@gmail.com).

For more information and to register, follow this link.

Scholastic Book Fair

BLAKELY LIBRARY BOOK FAIR is March 10th-13th

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED: sign up for a shift!
eWallet: Don’t forget to set up your child’s eWallet account! It’s the easy way to pay at the book fair. To set up an eWallet account, click here.

Questions? Contact PTO Book Fair Chair Melinda Ackles or Librarian Cathy Grant

Spring window opening for Highly Capable (HC) referrals

Bainbridge Island School District offers services to students who have been identified as highly capable. Highly capable students are those who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels. Services are provided for students in grades K-12.

In the Spring referral window, all students in grades K-11 may be referred by teachers, family, or community members.

If your student is in 2nd or 5th grade, you do not need to complete a referral because every student in these grades will be screened to determine eligibility for HC programming. Specific information about the screening process for 2nd and 5th grade will be shared through your student's school in late February.

For grades K, 1, 3, 4, 6-11, If you are interested in having your student evaluated for our Highly Capable program, please visit our Highly Capable webpage for more information. The referral submission link was posted on February 10th and will remain open until March 3rd at 5PM.

Highly Capable Webpage: https://www.bisd303.org/33922_3

Scroll down to "How is a referral made?" to access the referral link.

Spring HC Referral Process Timeline:

February 10-March 3: Referral window open

March 10-28: Data collection, which may involve CogAT testing

April: Evaluation & placement determination

Mid-May: Results communicated with families

Please contact your school's highly capable teacher with any questions you may have. Contact information is found at the bottom of the highly capable webpage.

Blakely Calendar

MARCH

3: Highly Capable Nomination Window Closes

6: Kindergarten Visit and Bus Ride 9:00am

6: 4th Grade Incoming Parent/Guardian Information Night at Sakai 6:30 - 8 PM

7: PTO Planning Meeting 8:00am in the Library

APRIL

4/7-4/11: Spring Break - No School

Helpful Links

SCHOOL INFORMATION

K-4 School Hours

Monday: 7:50-12:50
Tuesday-Friday: 7:50-2:20

Preschool Hours:

Tuesday-Friday

AM: 7:45-10:15
PM: 11:45-2:20

Phone Numbers

Main office: 206-842-4752
Attendance: 206-780-2046 or blattend@bisd303.org
After-school Transportation: blabus@bisd303.org

Helpful Links

Non-Discrimination 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 of America 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 BISD: All Are Welcome