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August 26, 2024 - Back to School
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Inside this Newsletter
- Message from the Principal
- Back to School
- Bus Routes
- Transportation Survey (Action Required)
- School Suppliles
- Daily Schedule
- Picture Day
- Blakely Calendar
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Dear Blakely Community,
I am thrilled to extend a heartfelt welcome back to everyone as we prepare to kick off a new school year at Blakely! I trust that your summer was filled with relaxation, adventure, and quality time with family and friends.
As we step into this new academic year, we are brimming with anticipation and excitement. Our dedicated team has been working hard to ensure that we are ready to provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment for all our students. This year promises to be one of growth and exploration, and we can’t wait to embark on this journey with you.
Our core mission remains focused on growing students academically and socially through engaging curriculum, enrichment opportunities as well as developing student voice. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where every student can excel and develop a love for learning.
I encourage all families to stay engaged and participate actively in our school community. Your involvement is vital to our success, and there are many opportunities throughout the year for you to connect with us, from parent-teacher conferences to school events.
As a reminder I will be on leave from August 28th-December 2nd. Kathleen Pool, will be the acting administrator, working in collaboration with the Blakely community to support all students.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our school community. Let’s make this school year an extraordinary one, full of achievements, joy, and shared successes.
Warm regards,
Reese Ande
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Meet & Greet - Please join us this Friday from 9am-10am to visit your student's classroom and meet their teacher.
First day of School is Tuesday, September 3rd for 1st-4th Grade
First Day of School for Kindergarten is Friday, September 6th
Parent/Guardian Night - Tuesday, September 17th
2nd and 3rd Grade - 5:15pm-6:15pm
Kindergarten, 1st and 4th - 6:30pm-7:30pm
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Bus Routes are posted online here. Please contact transportation directly with any questions. (206) 842-4641 or Transportation@bisd303.org |
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After School Transportation Survey
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All families: Please fill out this transportation form as soon as possible. Click Here
This form tells the school how your child will depart from school each day. This needs to be your normal end of the day plan. We can only transport to and from home and to child care facilities (Big Kids/Kids Club, Boys and Girls Club, and Hazel Creek.
Play dates and other after school activities will be up to families to provide transportation
Mondays we dismiss at 12:50pm
Tuesday - Friday we dismiss at 2:20pm
If you need to change your studuent's transportation plan you need to email, call, or send in a note prior to 12:30pm on Monday and 2:00pm Tuesday to Friday
Our preference is an email to blabus@bisd303.org We will respond to your email but are unable to confirm messages or notes
Thank you so much for filling out this form and talking to your student about their normal end of the day plan. It helps dismissal run smoothly.
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Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground @ Blakely Playground (Saturday, 8/31 from 10 am-12 pm): Blakely kindergartners and families, please join us for our annual Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground! This is a fun opportunity for you and your kindergartners to connect and meet some new friends before the BIG first day of school. PTO members will be in attendance to answer any questions you might have. We look forward to seeing you!
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PTO Meet & Greet @ the Blakely Library (Friday, 9/6 from 8-9 am): Calling ALL Blakely parents and guardians, please join us for our first meeting of the year and learn the many ways PTO contributes to our amazing Blakely community. We can’t wait to see you! If you are interested in getting involved (we need you!), please let us know at blakely.president@bainbridgeptos.org.
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Fundraiser @ Island Cool (Tuesday, 9/3 from 2:30-8 pm): In keeping with tradition, celebrate the first day of school at Island Cool Pleasant Beach between 2:30-8pm! 20% of all sales will be donated to Blakely PTO. Thank you Island Cool!
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Call for School Lunch Volunteers: The lunchroom needs our help in supporting a smooth lunch time for the school. Slots are 1 hour long and a great way to see your incredible Blakely kids. Sign up to volunteer here.
- COMING SOON! We will be in touch with details about:
- After School Multi-Sports Club with Coach Henry
- Chess Club
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Monday- Early Release
7:50am School Starts
12:50pm Dismissal
Tuesday - Friday
7:50am School Starts
2:20pm Dismissal
Monday - Friday Lunch Schedule
1st Grade 10:45-11:05
Kindergarten 11:00-11:20
4th Grade 11:15-11:35
2nd Grade 11:30-11:50
3rd Grade 11:45-12:05
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Blakely's Picture Day is Scheduled for Thursday, September 26th.
Picture Retake Day will be on October 29th
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AUGUST
30: Meet & Greet @ 9 a.m.
31: Kindergarten Popsicles on the playground 10:am- Noon
SEPTEMBER
2: Labor Day (BISD Closed)
3: First Day of School for grades 1-4
6: First day for kindergarten students
6: PTO Meet and Greet in LIbrary 8-9am
26: School Picture Day
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Non-Discrimination Statement
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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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