Inside this Newsletter
- Kindness Week
- ABC Time - Back to School Check In
- Attendance Reminders
- Lost and Found
- From the Nurse
- PTO News
- Blakely Calendar
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Hello Blakely Community!
I hope everyone found some time for relaxation during our week off for Spring Break.
We have two significant school-wide events taking place this month— our Plastic Collection Drive for Ridwell has been underway since the beginning of April, and next week, our annual Blakely Kindness Week will take place! Below is some must-know information about both of these events.
Plastic Collection Drive (April 1-30)
- Collection of clean and clear soft plastics for donation to Ridwell will continue until the end of April.
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Acceptable plastics include: clear plastic film, baggies, plastic shopping bags, produce bags, plastic mailers, etc.
- The collection bin is located to the right, just inside the front entrance of the building.
Blakely’s Annual Kindness Week (April 21-25)
- Daily Spirit Days & School-Wide Kindness Challenges
- Monday, April 21— 🌟 Shine Bright with Kindness! Wear stars, metallics, or light-up items to shine positivity! Daily school-wide challenge: Smile at 25 people.
- Tuesday, April 22 (Earth Day)— 💌 Kindness is Contagious Day! Wear something with positive messages or hearts. Daily school-wide challenge: Compliment 5 people.
- Wednesday, April 23— 👟 Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes Day! Wear funky shoes or decorate shoes to symbolize empathy and understanding others. Daily school-wide challenge: Invite a new friend to sit by you at lunch, join in a recess game, etc.
- Thursday, April 24— 🧸 Kindness is Comfort Day! Bring your favorite stuffed animal or wear soft, cozy clothes to share comfort with others. Daily school-wide challenge: Be kind to yourself - take a breather break.
- Friday, April 25— 🐾 Blakely Pride Day! School spirit wear or wear our school colors (blue and white). Daily school-wide challenge: Say good morning to 15 people.
Breakfast Foods Donation Drive for Helpline House
- Bring in any non-perishable breakfast food item in donation to Helpline House! Example items include: cereal, breakfast bars, tea, coffee, syrup, pancake mix, etc.
- Donation bin will be located in the front entrance area starting on Monday, April 21st!
School-wide kindness activity led by PTO
Bubbles and music during dismissal on Friday, April 25th
Thank you in advance for helping us make these two big events both meaningful and impactful!
Always here,
Amanda Keller (she/her), M.Ed.
School Counselor
Blakely Elementary School
206-780-2076
akeller@bisd303.org
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The Annual Back-to-school Check-in (ABC) process is now open. This annual process lets us know that your student(s) are returning to our schools for 2025-26 and allows parents/guardians to review annual information. We have had 31% of families complete their ABC Check In so far.
The ABCs must be completed* for all students attending BISD schools in 2025-26, including both new and returning students. Access the ABCs by logging into your Family Access account. It should take about 15 minutes (or less!) to complete. If you need assistance with the ABC process (such as translation, accessing technology, or other questions), please get in touch with Kyanne Hawkins at KHawkins@bisd303.org or (206) 780-2060.
NOT RETURNING? If your current K-11th grade student is not returning to BISD schools next fall, please let Kyanne Hawkins know at KHawkins@bisd303.org or (206) 780-2060.
*Student class placement/class schedules will not be released in August until the ABCs are completed. But why delay? Go ahead and take care of it today!
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A few reminders about attendance procedures.
- Please email blaattend@bisd303.org if your student will be absent or tardy to school. You can also put in attendance via Family Access. Please also let us know the reason your student will be absent or tardy.
- If your student will be gone more than 3 days you need to fill out an Extended Absence Form and submit to the office. Located Here. prior to the absence.
- If you are dropping your student off after school is started or picking up your student early you need to come into the office and sign them in or out.
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Please have your student take a look at Lost and Found for any missing items. We will be donating all items at the end of this week and will return anything that has a name on it.
If you think something was left on the bus please contact (206) 780-1485
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According to best practice guidelines, please DO NOT send your child to school if he/she has:
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A fever (an oral temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher). A fever is a common symptom when it occurs with sore throat, an earache, nausea, listlessness, or a rash. PLEASE keep your child home during the course of a fever - and for an additional 24 hours after the fever has passed without the use of fever reducing medication
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Vomiting during the night or more than twice in the past 24 hours
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Diarrhea during the night or more than twice in the past 24 hours
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Strep Throat (must have been taking an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school)
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A cold, with a very runny nose or bad cough, especially if it has kept the child awake at night
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Bacterial Conjunctivitis, or Pink Eye (must have been taking an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school)
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Ear Infection (must have been taking an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school)
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A bothersome body rash, especially with fever and/or itching that spreads quickly and has open, weeping wounds
Thank you for your cooperation in helping our school community to stay healthy. Don’t hesitate to call with any questions or concerns.
The following link has wonderful guidance from Seattle Children’s Hospital on home triaging your child’s illnesses and should you go to your Doctor, the Urgent Care or the ER. Great Info!!
Bainbridge Island School District Nurses
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Share your Yearbook Photos!
- We are looking for more candid photos for this year's Blakely Yearbook, please share any of the following:
- First day of school
- In-class candids: group projects, shared space, reading buddies, etc.
- Field trips
- Maker Faire
- Themed/Dress-up days (Pajama day, Glow Day, etc)
Emergency Preparedness Fundraiser
- 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.
National Bike/Walk To School Day is Coming!
- Mark your calendars for Friday, May 16 for National Bike/Walk to School Day. PTO will be sending out more information as we get closer to the day!
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APRIL
4/1 - 4/30: Ridwell Plastic Collection
4/21-4/25: KIndness Week
4/24: School Board Meeting @5:45pm
May
2: Popcorn Day
2: PTO Meeting
5-9: Staff Appreciation Week
16: National Bike/Walk to School Day
21-23: 4th Grade Outdoor Education
26: Memorial Day - No School
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SCHOOL INFORMATION
K-4 School Hours
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Monday: 7:50-12:50
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Tuesday-Friday: 7:50-2:20
Preschool Hours:
Tuesday-Friday
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AM: 7:45-10:15
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PM: 11:45-2:20
Phone Numbers
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Main office: 206-842-4752
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Attendance: 206-780-2046 or blattend@bisd303.org
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After-school Transportation: blabus@bisd303.org
Helpful Links
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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 of America 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 BISD: All Are Welcome
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