Inside this Newsletter
- From the Counselor
- Library Update
- From the Health Room
- PTO News
- BISD Instructional Technology Advisory Council
- Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) Information for Families
- ABC's for 26-27 (Action Required)
- Blakely Calendar
- Helpful Information/Links
- Community Events
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As we wrap up each school year, kindergarten and third-grade whole-class counseling lessons are focused on personal safety. These age-appropriate lessons are delivered annually toward the end of May and June using our Second Step Child Protection Curriculum. The purpose of this programming is to empower students with the knowledge and tools to recognize unsafe situations, set healthy boundaries, and ask a trusted adult for support when needed. I encourage you to continue these conversations at home and ask your child about what they have learned!
Additionally, while summer is always an exciting time of year, without the structure and routine of school, some kids may feel a bit off-balance and/or miss daily connections with friends and school staff. Below are a few simple ideas to carry into summer as ways to maintain some consistency and structure. Then I’ve provided a short list of free, local resources for summer fun!
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Keep a routine: while summer should be relaxing, a basic daily rhythm can help kids feel secure.
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Plan connection time: prioritize family meals, screen-free outdoor time, or short daily check-ins.
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Encourage expression: support your child by helping them move through and express their feelings by taking deep breaths, using a safe space for processing, providing access to regulating tools that work for them (drawing, listening to music, movement, etc.), and encouraging them to use their words to express how they feel when they are ready.
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Promote movement: physical activity, such as biking, dancing, or walking in nature, can boost mood and focus.
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Find balance: balance digital entertainment with real-world play and face-to-face connection.
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Model self-care: show your child what it looks like to rest, reflect, and recharge.
Free Local Summer Resources:
Wishing your family a balanced summer full of both rest and joy! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any additional support or resources as we bring our 2025-2026 school year to a close. I look forward to seeing you all again in the fall!
Amanda Keller, MS, MEd
School Counselor
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Help us return all the books to the library.
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THURSDAY, MAY 28: Last day for students to check out materials
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9: All student items due
Notices of student checked out/missing items will be sent to family emails beginning Monday, May 31. Lists will also be given to classroom teachers.
If your student has a checked-out/missing item, you can:
- Return the book
- Pay the fine
- Buy the book in hardcover and bring to library
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MEDICATION PICK UP: Medications can be picked up at the end of the school day on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, or earlier if needed.
Health Care Plans / 504's: Please remember, if you were unable to sign and return your child’s 504/Health Care Plan to me prior to June 10th, 2026, then you will need to ensure it is filled out and signed by your pediatrician over the summer. I will need to have these turned into me by August 26th, 2026, in order to process them and notify all teachers and staff, from food service to bus drivers, of your child’s health condition. Medications can either be brought at that time or on the first day of school.
Per Washington State law, if your child has a health condition that requires emergency medication, your child CAN NOT start school without a current 504/ Health Care Plan and medication in place by the first day of school. Please contact me if you have questions.
Marci Collins, RN
206-780-2074
mcollins@bisd303.org
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Kickball Picnic!
Our first ever Blakely Family Kickball & Picnic Event will be held on Friday June 5 at 5:30pm on the playground/field. PTO will provide pizza and a treat, please bring your own drinks and picnic blankets or chairs, and anything else you'd like to eat. The game will start around 6:30pm. We're looking for volunteers to help set up and break down, hand out pizza and treats, and for the game: referees, an emcee, base monitors, pitching coordinators, and coaches! Come be part of the fun!
Next PTO Meeting - Friday June 5
Our last PTO meeting of the year will be held this Friday June 5 at 9am in the Blakely Conference Room. All are welcome to attend - we have open positions for next school year, if you're interested in getting involved with PTO, joining a meeting is a great way to start!
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BISD is forming a Instructional Technology Advisory Council to help guide thoughtful conversations and recommendations around the intentional use of technology in our classrooms and schools.
This committee will bring together staff, families, and community members to explore how technology can best support teaching, learning, student well-being, and balanced classroom experiences.
If you are interested in helping shape future conversations and decisions around educational technology in BISD, we encourage you to apply and be part of this important work.
Applications are due on Friday, June 5th.
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We are at 49% registration for the 2026-27 school year! If you haven't registered yet, please take a moment to complete your child's registration. Having an accurate headcount is essential for us to determine staffing, class sizes, and building capacity.
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Attending Next Year? Log in to your Family Access account, select ABC 26-27 in the left menu, and complete the process ASAP. It takes less than 15 minutes! (Note: This is required for ALL students, including those in Running Start. For students with more than one household, only the Primary Family can complete this step).
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Not Returning? Please contact your school office or email studentrecords@bisd303.org with your educational plans so we can update our records.
For more details, guidance for split households, and step-by-step instructions, please visit: bisd303.org/enrollment
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Washington State’s Summer EBT program, also known as SUN Bucks, will again provide grocery benefits to eligible students during the summer months. The program is administered through the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) in partnership with OSPI.
Eligible students may receive $120 in summer food benefits on a SUN Bucks card to help support access to meals while school is out.
Students may qualify if they:
- Are enrolled in a school participating in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program during the 2025–26 school year, and
- Qualify for free or reduced-price meals through direct certification or a Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefits (CNEEB) application.
Some families may also qualify through participation in programs such as SNAP or TANF.
Benefits are expected to be distributed between June and August 2026.
Families looking for additional information can visit the DSHS SUN Bucks webpage or call the SUN Bucks Contact Center at (833) 543-3230, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
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JUNE:
5: PTO Meeting 9:00am
5: Popcorn Day
9: All Library Books due back to Blakely Library
12: Field Day/Tug of War 12:30pm -2:20pm
15: Reptile Man Assembly 9:00am
16: Moving Up Assembly 8:05am
16: Last Day of School 10:50am Dismissal
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SCHOOL INFORMATION
K-4 School Hours
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Monday: 7:50-12:50
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Tuesday-Friday: 7:50-2:20
Preschool Hours:
Tuesday-Friday
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AM: 7:45-10:15
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PM: 11:45-2:20
Phone Numbers
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Main office: 206-842-4752
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Attendance: 206-780-2046 or blaattend@bisd303.org
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After-school Transportation: blabus@bisd303.org
Helpful Links
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Looking for things to do around town? Visit our Community Events page for local happenings, classes, and family activities—updated regularly. |
Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The BISD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent
206-780-1058
Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Annalisa Sanchez, Director of Student Services
206-780-1069
Maria Kuffel
206-780-1088
8489 Madison Avenue North Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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