February is here and we’ve got lots to celebrate—Black history month, past presidents, Punxsutawney Phil, and your Valentine. Here at x̌alilc Elementary, we’ve got one more addition: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE DAY! 

On Feb. 13, staff and students will participate in our 2nd annual All You Need Is Love Day. What is it exactly? A positive, joy-filled day focusing on compassion for others, remembering those who love us, growing in love for oneself, and celebrating LOVE’s byproducts! 

Students are invited to dress in pink, red, or white. Classrooms will be taking part in lessons, activities, books, and music centered around LOVE.

To get in the spirit, here’s a sweet book recommendation: LOVE, by Matt de La Pena and illustrated by Loren Long. 

💛

Katie Brase

Be sure to check out the lost and found! 

Please have your student check Lost and Found in the front hall for items of clothing, lunch containers, water bottles and books that you have been missing.  We will have items available for families to claim during conferences.  

Please be sure to vote! Voters will decide on two BISD ballot measures in the February 13, 2024 election. 

ENRICHMENT & OPERATIONS LEVY

• Picks-up where state funding falls short

• Provides enrichment to students’ school experiences

• Helps us achieve our goals outlined in the District Improvement Plan

TECHNOLOGY LEVY

• Like other Washington State school districts, BISD receives no dedicated state funding for technology. Instead, we rely on local taxpayer support for our technology needs.

MORE INFORMATION

• General Information

• Levies Q&A

• Enrichment & Operations Levy Q&A

• Technology Levy Q&A

• Informational Videos

Clothing donations needed for our health room! 

Our health room provides dry clothes for students who need a change of clothes.  With the recent wet weather. We are requesting sweatpants and leggings only. All soft pants of any size would be a great help!

If you have any gently used clothing you are no longer using, please consider donating them to the health room.  We would appreciate it! 

Reporting Absences:

If your child will be absent due to an illness, please state if the illness is diagnosed as one of the following:  Influenza, Covid, Strep Throat, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Measles/ Mumps/Rubella, or Norovirus.

We are required to notify the Kitsap County Dept. of Health if we reach a certain threshold of absences due to these illnesses. 

Spring Window Opening for Highly Capable (HC) Referrals!

Bainbridge Island School District offers services to students in grades K-12 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.

Spring Referral Information:

Who is this for? 

• Students must be currently enrolled in the Bainbridge Island School District.

• All 2nd graders will be considered for HC in this round.

• Students in grades K-11 may be referred.

Who can refer students?

The referral window is open from February 2-16. Parents, school employees, and community members may refer students. 

Visit BISD Highly Capable Webpage on or after February 2, 2024, to access the referral guidance and submission links. 

Important Dates:

• February 2-16: Referral window open

• March 4-22: Data collection which may involve CogAT testing

• April: Evaluation & placement determination

• Early May: Results communicated with families

Please reach out to Jill Queen, x̌alilc (Halilts) Highly Capable Teacher with any questions.