Coho Connection 12/17/24

Dear Sakai Families,

Despite the darkness outside, it’s very colorful around Sakai today with many students (and staff) in their crayon colors. Please see below for the rest of this week's district-wide Spirit Day themes. 

If you’re looking for an insightful read over break, Eagle Harbor Books has copies of “Anxious Generation” at 20% off for Sakai family members. Our PTO-sponsored Family Learning Night on January 28th will focus on technology use and feature a discussion about this book. 

While the first semester officially ends at the end of January, winter break always feels like the “halftime” of a school year. It’s been such a positive start to the year. We appreciate all of your support and partnership. As we head into the break, I hope you all have a joyful one filled with family and friends. 

Have a wonderful week and a happy holiday season, Sakai.

Drew

This month the following students were honored for outstanding spirit:

These students invited a friend to attend a pizza party with Mr. Crandall. Thank you to That's a Some Pizza and PTO for sponsoring our student incentive program. The nominations are made in reference to Sakai's Four R's: Responsible, Respectful, Reasonable, Reliable.  ​​

I often think that if we could harness the energy and willingness of this age we could accomplish so many things.

We are making cards for the Holiday Cheer Community Meal. Local Restaurants collaborate with volunteers to put on a Holiday Meal for those folks on the Island who don't have other plans or for whom cooking a holiday meal would be a challenge. This was a last minute ask from one of our Volunteers that works with students Crocheting during lunch recess and Sakai Students are on it!

Happy Holidays and I hope it is FUN, RESTFUL and full of JOY!

Yours Truly,

Maggie Hitchcock

Art Specialist

Please join us at the next Sakai PTO meeting on Thursday, December 19th, at 9:00 a.m. 

You are welcome to attend the PTO meeting either in-person at Sakai in room 223 or via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to families prior to the meeting. 

Get ready for December MiniMart at Sakai coming up Friday, December 20th!

We need volunteers to make this fun event successful for the kids. If you can spare a few hours, please sign up for a slot! If you can only spare an hour and want to volunteer, email sakai.volunteers@bainbridgeptos.org and we can arrange for another volunteer to split it - we got you!

Note: dress warm, as we will be in the covered area outside during this time!

Please remember that all volunteers who help in the classroom, on field trips, and other various activities must be cleared by the district: Volunteering with BISD.

We have a few Spirit Wear hats, T-shirts and hoodies left in stock. Please see the office if you would like to purchase any items. Please make checks payable to Sakai PTO.

Our Lost and Found items are overflowing!

Please have your student check if any of the coats, lunch boxes and water bottles belong to your student.

We also have several electronic devices, keys, eye glasses and other small items in the office.

Helpline House offers Kids' Pantry Bags to provide youth with food during Winter Break. Each bag provides enough food for one youth for a week. Bags can be picked up between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. Helpline is closed on Wednesdays and Christmas & New Year's Day. Helpline House is located at 282 Knechtel Way, NE. Kids Pantry Bags can also be delivered if you email Sarah Frost sfrost@bisd303.org prior to December 20th. Additional information: Helpline House Kids' Pantry 

Bainbridge Island winter mornings and evenings are dark (and often rainy), making it difficult for drivers to see students walking or riding bikes. Before your student leaves for the day, please be sure they have the proper equipement to make them as visible as possible. For additional information, please review the tips on the Washington State Department of Transportation website. 

16-20: Spirit Week

19: PTO Meeting 9 am

20: PTO Mini Mart and Hot Chocolate Day

23 - January 3: Winter Break - No School

6: School Resumes

16: PTO Meeting 9 am

20: MLK Holiday - No School

27: Food Drive Begins