Ordway Weekly Newsletter - Monday September 23, 2024

Dear Ordway Families,

We're off to a great start to the 24-25 school year! We're working together to promote kindness and inclusion both in class and throughout our school community. It's such a joy to see students reconnecting with old friends and making new ones.

While the weather is still good, we're spending as much time outside as we can, focusing on developing our throwing, catching, and kicking skills. This gives students who already possess these skills a chance to practice, but more importantly, it allows those who are still developing these skills to work at their own pace, without the pressure of competition.

I believe it's important to meet students where they are in their development and encourage them to work towards mastery. We're going to have a fun and rewarding year, and I am so excited to work with our young Ordway Otters!

Sincerely,

Nick Wheeler

Finding Gobi Assembly Tuesday Sept 24!

Order Otter Wear HERE! - Orders Due October 7. If you would like financial assistance please contact Sarah Dunstan sdunstan@bisd303.org Ordway Office Manger.

School Picture Day is Tuesday October 1, 2024.

Josten's is our vendor this year. Information on how to order is found HERE:

After picture day you can view photos using Event code: FE167724.

October 7 & 8 Nurse Carol will conduct Health Screening for K-3 students.

While 4th grade students are not required to be included in the health screening sessions, they can be screened by parent request – just let the nurse know if you would like your student screened.If your child wears glasses be sure your child brings them to school.

Additional information can be found HERE:

Each student received a cloth bookbag and painted their name on the bag in art class with Mrs. Rodriquez. 

Bags are for transporting library books from Ordway School to home and back. At the end of the school year, I will collect the bags and save them for the following year. 4th graders will get to keep their bags as they move on to Sakai. Please help your child find a special place for the bookbag at home so it does not get lost. 

You're invited to join Bainbridge Schools Foundation (BSF) for the following community events:

 

Date: September 24th

Time: 4-6pm

Location: Eagle Harbor Books

10% of all proceeds will be donated to BSF, supporting our public schools. Can’t make it in person? Online sales count too! Start your holiday shopping early or grab a gift card for future use.

 

Date: Saturday, September 28th

Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: Eagledale Park

Bainbridge Schools Foundation is excited to host a special playdate for all BISD kindergartners and their families! Come make new friends from Halilts, Blakely, Ordway, Odyssey, and Mosaic and help build our island community. Both parents and kids can enjoy light breakfast snacks while socializing and having fun. All BISD kindergartners and families are welcome! Swing by anytime and join the fun. 

 

Please reach out to BSF with any questions or for more details: bsf@bainbridgeschoolsfoundation.org. 

23: Finding Gobi Assembly

1: School Photo Day

7-8: Vision/Hearing Screening

16: Unity Day (Taproot Theater Performance)

25: Jog-a-thon

31- Nov 1 : Conferences