Halilts Newsletter: December 9, 2024

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December 9, 2024

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4th Grade Concert
BISD District Spirit Week
Parking Lot Note
x̌alilc PTO Information
Lost and Found
Calendar
Helpful Information/Links

Staff Can't Find Parking!

We need your help!

Please DO NOT park in the school lot before school. Staff arrive between 7:00 AM until 8:00 AM, and some days staff cannot find a spot in our lot because families are parking and walking their students to the door.

When dropping off in the morning:

Have students exit the car at the curb.
Adults should remain in the vehicle whenever possible.
If you must exit the car, wait for a spot near the ramp and pull forward as far as possible before getting out.

Encourage your child to ride the bus routinely with school drop off/pick up as the exception.

If you need support helping your student transition from the car to school, reach out to Sheila Jakubik @ sjakubik@bisd303.org.

x̌alilc PTO

Just over a week left to bring items for our December food drive to benefit Helpline House! To match the greatest areas of need, each grade level has been assigned specific items to collect. Boxes to collect items are in .

Halilts Food Drive

December 2 thru December 18

Kindergarten/preschool: PB&J Drive (jams, jellies, nut butters, and sun butter)
First Grade: Canned Proteins (poultry, fish, meat) and Evaporated or Condensed Milk
Second Grade: Canned Chili and/or Pasta sauce
Third Grade: Granola/Snack/Protein bars
Fourth grade: Personal hygiene items (toothpaste, soap, feminine products)

x̌alilc After-School Activities

Our PTO sponsored after-school clubs are a hit! Registration is now open for our winter sessions. Check out these favorites!

IslandHoops

This club is available to students in 2nd-4th grade. Over the course of the session, children will play soccer, basketball, tennis, baseball, bowling, court hockey, football, and dodgeball.

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 2:20 pm-3:45 pm
Dates: January 14 to March 4 (no session 2/18)
Cost: $115
Registration link: Winter session

Black Knights Chess Club

This club is available to students in 1st-4th grade. Chess is an amazing game that teaches strategy Players of all levels are welcome—beginners to kids who have been playing for years!

Day: Wednesdays
Time: 2:20 pm-4:00 pm
Dates: January 15 to March 5 (no session 2/12 and 2/19)
Cost: $120
Registration link: Winter session
Registration link: Spring session (3/12 to 4/23 - no session on 4/9)

More Activities Coming!

We are excited to add additional after-school activities starting this winter. Stay tuned for details after winter break! Do you have an idea for an after-school club? E-mail halilts.presidents@bainbridgeptos.org with your ideas!

Staff Holiday Treat Bar

This holiday season we’ll be creating a festive hot beverage bar and cookie counter, where all staff can fill thank-you gift boxes to take home and enjoy!

Also a personalized card or email of thanks to a special teacher or staff member is a meaningful way to show appreciation for all they do with our kiddos. If you send one before the break, it will be a great way for staff to ring in the new year!

Click here to view available slots for our December Staff Treat Day.

Lost and Found - Unclaimed items donated on December 20, 2024

Our lost and found is full! Please be sure to check the lost and found before winter break. All unclaimed items will be Donated on December 20th.

Remember to label coats and jackets, as well as lunch boxes. We’d love to be able to reconnect your child with their misplaced gear. Sharpies are a great option as are purchased clothing stickers from online vendors. Save yourself time and money and label their gear.

x̌alilc Calendar

DECEMBER

16-20: District Wide Spirit Week

18: 4th Grade Music Concert @ 6:00 pm

23-31: Winter Break - No School

JANUARY

1-3: Winter Break - No School

6: School Resumes

15: Kindergarten Information Night @ 6:00 pm at x̌alilc (Halilts) Elementary

15: PTO Parent/Guardian Night Out

20: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School

24: PTO Meeting @ 9:00 am in Library

24: PTO Bingo Night @ 5:00 pm in Commons

x̌alilc Information & Links

SCHOOL INFORMATION

K-4 School Hours

Monday: 7:50-12:50
Tuesday-Friday: 7:50-2:20

Preschool Hours:

Tuesday-Friday

AM: 7:45-10:15
PM: 11:45-2:20

Phone Numbers

Main office: 206-842-4411
Attendance: 206-780-3050 or halattend@bisd303.org
After-school Transportation: 206-780-3002 or halbus@bisd303.org

Helpful Links

Non-Discrimination Statement

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 Coordinator and Title IX Compliance Officer 8489 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110; 206-780-1058; khaizlip@bisd303.org BISD: All Are Welcome