Blakely Newsletter - June 2, 2025

Dear Families,

As the school year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible journey it’s been. This year has been filled with learning, laughter, growth, and community. Our students have worked hard, overcome challenges, and celebrated many milestones along the way. It has been a joy to watch them develop new skills, build friendships, and grow in confidence with each passing month.

June is a special time filled with excitement and celebration. We’re looking forward to several upcoming events, including Field Day, classroom celebrations, and our moving up ceremony for students moving on to new adventures. These moments give us a chance to come together and recognize all that our students have accomplished. Please keep an eye out for communications from your child’s teacher and the office with specific dates and details.

While summer brings a well-deserved break, we encourage families to keep the learning alive through reading, exploring, and engaging in everyday activities that inspire curiosity. Our local libraries offer wonderful summer reading programs. Whether it’s reading a book under a tree, counting seashells at the beach, or writing postcards to family and friends, there are so many ways to learn outside the classroom.

As we wrap up the year, we want to express our sincere gratitude to all of you—our families—for your ongoing support, involvement, and partnership. We also want to thank our dedicated teachers and staff, who pour their heart into every lesson and interaction. It truly takes a village, and we’re proud of the community we’ve built together.

Regards,

Reese Ande

Weekly notices of student checked out items will be sent to family emails beginning Thursday, May 29th. Lists will also be given to classroom teachers.

The KRL Summer Learning Program begins June 1st. Bainbridge Library youth librarians will be in the library all day Wednesday, May 28 to share information about the program. They will also bring student booklets for classroom teachers to distribute.

Don't forget to have your student look at lost and found for any missing items! It is overflowing...We are able to return items that are labeled. Everything left on the last day of school will be donated.

Blakely PTO is looking for leaders! Do you have fresh or innovative suggestions to improve our kids' education? Are you a parent who wants to participate in growth and change for the better? Do you love socializing and making new friends? Consider joining the Blakely PTO for the 2025-2026 school year! Check out open positions with details here and feel free to email us with any questions or to express interest: blakely.president@bainbridgeptos.org.

THE GREATEST SCHOOL DAY OF THE YEAR IS ALMOST HERE! After all of their hard work, our kids deserve a fabulous Field Day!

Extraordinary PE Teacher Alec Grimm and Field Day Coordinator Scott Covey are planning this spectacular event. We will need volunteers to help with set up, games, water balloons and face painting so keep an eye out for sign ups.

Do you know students graduating from the Class of 2025?

Grad-O-Grams are special notes, memories, and/or congratulations you can send to students as they head off to new adventures. This is an excellent way for family, friends, neighbors, community members, etc. to show support to graduates!

Completed grams are due by June 5. Shh! This is a secret and grads will receive them the day before graduation.

From kindergarten classrooms to high school programs, Bainbridge Schools Foundation helps fund academic intervention, educator resources, and student well-being programs that reach every school and every student.

This spring, we’re working to raise $100,000 by June 30, and every dollar donated will be matched up to $40,000 by a generous BSF supporter. If you've been waiting to make a donation, now's your chance to double your impact!

Your gift, no matter the size, helps ensure all Bainbridge students continue to have access to the opportunities and support they need to learn and thrive! 

Make your donation today.

6: Popcorn Day

6: PTO Meeting 8:00am

5: Kindergarten Artist and Author Night 6-7pm

19: No School for Juneteenth

20: Field Day (PM)

23: Last Day of School 10:50am dismissal