Halilts Newsletter: March 3, 2025

Our incoming kindergarten school visitation is this week!

We love to show incoming students (and their caregivers) the inside a kindergarten classroom, a tour the school, and more about x̌alilc (Halilts). You and your student can also take a brief ride on a school bus, which is always a highlight..

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x̌alilc (Halilts) Culture Club is a welcoming space for students from BIPOC backgrounds, students with disabilities, students of LGBTQ+ families and identities, and allies. We will come together to share, celebrate, and learn about the rich tapestry of traditions and experiences that make up our community. The Culture Club’s purpose is to create a space where every child feels valued, included, and inspired to embrace diversity in all its forms—a place where all students can "Be Safe, Be Respected, Be Yourself."

To enroll your child in the Culture Club, please fill out this Google form. Please be sure to also send an email to halbus@bisd303.org for an after school transportation change.

Students may bring an after-school snack. All club materials will be provided.

Watch our notices for opportunities to volunteer! We will have opportunities to help with Recess Activities and Staff Appreciation!

The mission of the Sprout Scouts is to inspire curiosity and a love for nature in students grades K-4. We aim to foster environmental stewardship, creativity, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility through:

The club will integrate our district farm-to-school focus and strives to cultivate a positive and inclusive space. Join Mrs. Keach and Mrs. Wood on Thursdays after school this spring!  

Sign-up for session 1: Thursdays, March 6 - April 17 (not April 10). 

Sign-up for session 2: Thursdays, May 1 - June 1. 

The cost per session is $20/student. Scholarships available upon request by contacting halilts.president@bainbridgeptos.org

As you prepare your family for emergencies, you can help the BISD schools prepare, too!

The collective BISD PTOs are holding a fundraiser to restock emergency supplies across all schools. Your purchase will support all BISD schools and PTOs in their efforts to ensure all classrooms have sufficient emergency supplies.

The fundraiser runs March 3rd through May 4th. Use the promo code BISD303 when you check out to make sure that our PTOs receive the 30% credit for your purchase.

If you have students in more than one school, you will receive the same fundraiser information from each school.

Bainbridge Island School District offers services to students who have been identified as highly capable. Highly capable students are those who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels. Services are provided for students in grades K-12. 

In the Spring referral window, all students in grades K-11 may be referred by teachers, family, or community members. 

If your student is in 2nd or 5th grade, you do not need to complete a referral because every student in these grades will be screened to determine eligibility for HC programming. Specific information about the screening process for 2nd and 5th grade will be shared through your student's school in late February.

For grades K, 1, 3, 4, 6-11, if you are interested in having your student evaluated for our Highly Capable program, please visit our Highly Capable webpage for more information. The referral submission link was posted on February 10th and will remain open until March 3rd at 5PM.

Highly Capable Webpage: https://www.bisd303.org/33922_3

Scroll down to "How is a referral made?" to access the referral link.

February 10-March 3: Referral window open

March 10-28: Data collection, which may involve CogAT testing

April: Evaluation & placement determination

Mid-May: Results communicated with families

Please contact your school's highly capable teacher with any questions you may have. Contact information is found at the bottom of the highly capable webpage.

3: Highly Capable Referral Window Closes @ 5:00 pm

5: Incoming Kindergartner Visit & Bus Ride

13: School Board Meeting @ 5.45 pm

10-14: Education Support Specialist (Classified Staff) Appreciation Week

25-27: x̌alilc (Halilts) Reading Week

28: PTO Meeting @ 9:00 am in the Library