Coho Connection 06/03/25

Dear Sakai Families,

I hope you had a fun and relaxing weekend. It’s hard to believe, but after today, we only have 12 and a half days left and are busy preparing for the end-of-year events. June 20th will be our 6th-grade celebration. Look for more information from your homeroom teacher. On that day, we will also have 5th grade Field Day and will need A LOT of family volunteers. Please consider signing up to be a volunteer here.

6th grade students will be keeping their Chromebooks over the summer. This Chromebook will be theirs until 9th grade. If you would prefer not to have your student keep them for the summer, they are welcome to turn them in, and Ms. Brisbon will store them until the first day of school next fall (we will deliver to Woodward for you). 5th grade students will NOT keep their Chromebook over the summer. They will receive their new Chromebook next fall on the first day of school. 

We have A LOT of items in our lost and found area. We have all the items put out in the hallway along the Japanese garden. Please have your students stop by to see if any of their belongings are there. They will be donated after school is out. 

In alignment with our District Improvement Plan around Equity, I have been continuing with our unit on the power of words. Yesterday in COHO students built on previous lessons on ideas to disrupt and interrupt when their peers make comments that are rooted in stereotypes or discrimination. They created an anchor chart that can be used as a resource to create an inclusive and kind community. The Family Dare this week is to discuss this with your student.  

I hope you have a wonderful week, 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.  ​​​​

The KRL Summer Learning Program began June 1st. Bainbridge Library youth librarians were on the broadcast on Friday, May 30 to share information about the program. They also brought student booklets that were given to classroom teachers to distribute.

LAST CALL FOR COHO SPIRIT WEAR!

The last day to get your new, student-selected color Coho Spirit Wear and Patagonia hats is June 9th!!!! Quantities are limited! Hurry and place your orders today and beat the back to school rush!

Spirit wear will be delivered to Sakai the week of June 16th for pick up!

Click on the link to purchase spirit wear.

If you are not returning to BISD schools, please contact the office at 206-780-6500 to inform us of your plans. Thank you so much.

Please remind students to check the lost and found to see 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.

To encourage a love of reading, we invite all middle school students to read at least one to two books and participate in Kitsap Regional Library’s (KRL) Summer Learning program. Summer learning at KRL is a fun opportunity to discover new books, enjoy our local library, and participate in engaging summer activities. This summer reading is an opportunity for you to choose your own books.

To participate in the KRL summer learning program:

At the end of summer, arrive at school with a list of the books you read. List the title and author for each one.

Is your student planning to play school sports next year? Don’t wait—Summer is the ideal time to get those sports physicals done! Pediatrician offices fill up fast in the fall as students in grades 7–12 rush to get cleared. Completing this early means your athlete will be ready to go from Day 1!

Important note for Woodward Track and Field athletes: The season kicks off on the first day of school, so make sure all registration and forms are completed ahead of time to ensure your student is ready to participate right away!

The Sport Physical Form stays with your student’s doctor. 

The Medical Eligibility Form gets uploaded to your student’s Final Forms registration. These are valid for 2 years. 

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. 

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 our office.

 

NOT RETURNING? If your current K-11th grade student is not returning to BISD schools next fall, please let our office know.

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 at TheBSF.org.

The Summer Pantry Bag Program provides free breakfast and lunch items for youth ages 0–18. Please note that participants do not need to be BISD students or registered with Helpline House to receive a bag.

Free summer program for students entering 6th grade in fall 2025 - Register now for the Future Focused Summer Academy! Students who are entering sixth grade in fall 2025 will participate in this two-week program to learn self-regulation skills, mindfulness, goal setting, and hope as they explore interests, strengths, and career and future pathways. Coordinated by Kitsap Strong, held at the Olympic College campus in Bremerton. Two sessions available: July 14-24 and August 4-14. Register here. Contact: promise.partner@kitsapstrong.org.

For a list of other local events happening in our community, visit BISD's Community Events page. 

*Bainbridge Island School District does not sponsor this event, and the district assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the Bainbridge Island School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including costs, attorney's fees, and judgments or awards.

06 : Choir Club Concert 6:30 PM, BHS Theater 

11 : Band Concert, Sakai gym

5th Grade 6:45 PM, 6th grade 7:50 PM

12 and 13: 6th grade tour of Woodward during school day

19 : Juneteenth Holiday - No school

20: 6th grade Celebration and 5th grade Field Day

23: Last day of school, dismissal 11:55 AM