Inside this Newsletter
- From the Counselor
- PTO Happenings
- Attendance Notes
- Staying Connected
- Smarter Balanced Assessment Scores Available
- Blakely Calendar
- Helpful Information/Links
- Community Events
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Blakely Families and Community,
As we move into November, our school community will be focusing on the important character trait of Gratitude.
Gratitude is more than saying "thank you" when someone hands us a gift. Gratitude is a choice we make every day to notice and appreciate the people, experiences, and things in our lives—both big and small. Choosing gratitude helps build resilience, strengthens our connections with others, and brings joy into our daily routines.
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Dinner Table "Peaks & Thankfuls": During mealtime, go around the table and share one good thing that happened during the day (a peak) and one person or thing you were grateful for (a thankful).
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Gratitude Notes: Encourage your child to draw a picture or write a short note of thanks to someone who helped them during the week—such as a teacher, neighbor, sibling, or friend.
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Update: 4th Grade Kindness Ambassadors in Action!
We are excited to share that our 4th Grade Kindness Ambassadors officially begin their work this month! 4th graders will hear about the new format this week and will be able to apply if they are interested in participating.
Our Ambassadors will take on various campus jobs throughout the month that show gratitude to our school, fellow students, and staff. In addition to serving our school community, they will plan and prepare a winter drive to take place in December. Keep an eye out for more details about the drive in an upcoming newsletter!
Thank you for partnering with us as we teach our students the power of choosing gratitude every day.
With gratitude,
Amanda Keller, MS, MEd, NCC
School Counselor
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Mondays After-School Multi-Sports (2nd–4th Grade) at Blakely
New round starts 11/9
Children will play different sports each week, including soccer, basketball, tennis, baseball, bowling, pickleball, court hockey, football, and dodgeball. All equipment is provided and made of soft, safe materials. Students will meet immediately after school in the gym.
The club is coached by Henry Guterson, an Island youth coach since 2004, with the goal of helping children improve their sports skills in a fun, positive environment.
Program Details:
- Dates: Mondays, 11/9–12/14
- Time: 2:20–3:45 PM (Note: 11/30 is a half day; class runs 10:50 AM–12:20 PM)
- Cost: $135 (10% goes to PTO)
- Class Max: 20 students
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November is here, and we’re encouraging all our young learners to Show Up and Show Out! Every day at school is a chance to learn something new, make friends, and build confidence.
- Help your child Show Up and Show Out this November!
- Keep bedtime and morning routines consistent.
- Pack backpacks and choose clothes the night before.
- Make arriving at school on time a family goal.
Celebrate your student’s efforts to show up, learn, and grow! Being at school every day and arriving on time helps children feel connected, confident, and ready to learn.
Let’s make it a No-Miss November! Show Up, Show Out, and Shine Bright!
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As you may have noticed, we recently updated our school websites to replace direct staff email addresses with secure contact forms. This change was an important step to boost our cybersecurity and protect our school networks from phishing attacks.
Because this is a new process this year, we want to make sure you always know the best way to get in touch with us!
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To reach a teacher directly: Please use the secure contact forms located on our school’s staff directory page.
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If you aren't sure who to contact: You can always use the main email address listed at the very bottom of our school’s homepage. This email goes directly to our main office managers, who will make sure your message is quickly forwarded to the exact right person.
Thank you for your patience as we transition to this more secure system, and for your continued partnership!
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Spring 2026 Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) score reports are now available in Skyward Family Access under Report Cards & School Info for students who were in grades 3–8 or 10th grade in BISD last school year.
If you have questions about your student's results, please contact Sam Cameron at SCameron@bisd303.org
If you have any questions regarding accessing your student's results, please contact Kyanne Hawkins at 206-780-2060.
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NOVEMBER
5: PTO Eagle Harbor Book Fair 4-8pm
6: Popcorn Day
11: No School Veterans Day
13: PTO Meeting 8:00am
25-27: No School Thanksgiving
30: 1/2 Day - School Ends at 10:50am
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SCHOOL INFORMATION
K-4 School Hours
Preschool Hours:
Tuesday-Friday
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AM: 7:45-10:15
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PM: 11:45-2:15
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, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender 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 and provides equal access to Scouting America 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:
Maria Kuffel, Director of Student Services
206-780-1088
Darren Spencer
Assistant Director of Student Services
206-780-1069
8489 Madison Avenue North Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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