Inside this Newsletter
- Kindness Week
- Last Day of School
- ABC Time - Please Complete
- Volunteering in BISD
- PTO News
- Online Payment Site
- Blakely Calendar
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Blakely’s Annual Kindness Week (April 21-25)
- Daily Spirit Days & School-Wide Kindness Challenges
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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.
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Tuesday, April 22 (Earth Day)— 💌 Kindness is Contagious Day! Wear something with positive messages or hearts. Daily school-wide challenge: Compliment 5 people.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Are you wondering when the last day of school will be because of earlier weather-related closures? We are, too! We are waiting to hear the official date from OSPI, and once we know, we will share it ASAP.
For now, it is best to plan that all three make-up days built into the school calendar will be utilized -- which would make Monday, June 23rd the last day. Please note that there will be no school on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Stay tuned! We will let you know as soon as we can!
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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 34% 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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We love our Volunteers! 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. The approval process can take up to two weeks. Once approved, you are ready to volunteer and your approval is valid for two years.
Please bring your driver's license or id each time you sign into any school in the district.
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Staff Appreciation Week is coming up (May 5-9)! As part of the celebration, special decorated boxes will be set up in the front entrance for the next two weeks (April 21–May 2) to collect notes from your students. During Staff Appreciation Week, each teacher, specialist, para, and Blakely staff member will have a box of notes from your students.
- Encourage your child to write a note, draw a picture, or create something meaningful for their current teacher, past teachers, or any staff member who’s made a difference—such as our music, PE, and art teachers, paras, counselor, nurse, and of course, the wonderful office staff!
- If you have any questions, feel free to contact your room parent(s). Thanks for helping us show our appreciation!
Last Chance to 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)
National Bike/Walk To School Day is Coming!
- Mark your calendars for Friday, May 16 for National Bike/Walk to School Day. More information to come.
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It is time to make sure your student's lunch account is current and any fines are paid!
Payments can be by check or through the online payment site. Checks payable to BISD or cash can be brought to Kyanne Hawkins in the front office.
CHECK FOR LUNCH BALANCES and UNPAID FEES/FINES VIA ONLINE PAYMENT SITE
Login to the online payment site to see if your student has any overdue fees to be paid or materials that need to be returned.
The online payment site lists items that need to be returned to the school and the replacement cost in the event that an item is lost. Return items that you have and only pay for those that have been lost or damaged.
You can also verify previously made payments by clicking “Reprint Receipts” in the Reports section of the site..
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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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