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Inside this Newsletter
- Note from the Principal
- Great Kindness Challenge
- Winter Conference - Sign-up
- x̌alilc PTO Happenings
- BISD Budget Community Meetings
- BISD Strong Award
- Calendar
- Helpful Information/Links
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Orca Families,
It is a fun filled week at x̌alilc where we are participating in the Great Kindness Challenge focused on sharing kindness in our school, in our homes, on Bainbridge Island and even across the world. Check out the ways to be involved below!
Also, last week, BISD shared that it needs to reduce next school year's budget by $6.5 - $7 million. Be sure to be informed and share your thoughts. Check out the information later in the newsletter.
Finally, we hope to see you on Friday for Bingo Night. Thanks to our wonderful PTO who plans so many fun activities for our students, staff and families.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Walton
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Hello Families!
This week, January 27-31, x̌alilc will participate in the annual Great Kindness Challenge (GKC). This national event is a week dedicated to doing acts of kindness for people in our school and community.
Students and staff at x̌alilc will participate in a variety of ways, one of which is performing as many acts of kindness as possible via the GKC checklist. The ✅-list focuses on key kindness concepts: respect, gratitude, and inclusiveness.
Another special way students and your family can participate is through care kits. Through Jan. 30th, we will be accepting specific food donations (see graphic below) and at the end of the week students will assemble items into care kits for Poulsbo Fishline.
Last but not least: SPIRIT WEAR is part of the fun! Students are invited to participate.
- Monday -☮️ Peace, Love, & Kindness (60s inspiration)
- Tuesday -🏄Ride the Kindness Wave (surfer/beach vibes)
- Wednesday -🎸Kindness Rocks (rock star inspo)
- Thursday - 🌈 Kindness Rainbow (rainbow colors or prints)
- Friday -🏆Team Kindness (favorite sports team or x̌alilc wear)
Thank you in advance for your donations (if you choose to join in on the care kit drive) and acts of kindness!
Kindly,
💛Ms. Brase
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Winter Conferences will be held on Wednesday-Friday, February 12-14 both in-person and via Zoom.
NOTE: There is no school on February 12, 13 or 14 due to Winter Conferences.
If you need assistance signing-up, please contact your student's teacher or Sheila Jakubik @ 206-780-3010 or sjakubik@bisd303.org.
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BINGO Night - This Friday
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Friday, January 31 the x̌alilc PTO is hosting a free BINGO night! Join us at 5:00 pm for pizza (while supplies last) and some bingo fun in the x̌alilts commons!
We will start playing at 5:00 pm, and play until we're out of prizes--typically about an hour! Don't miss out on this fun family event!
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Let’s Keep Our Educators Energized!
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We need your help! Conference time is just around the corner, and we’d love your help keeping our teachers and staff fueled and happy to show our appreciation for all they do!
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Earlier this week, BISD shared that it needs to reduce next school year's budget by $6.5 - $7 million.
↓↓↓↓ BISD wants to hear your feedback and ideas for potential reductions and new revenue streams. Check out the upcoming focus groups and the anonymous suggestion form below. ↓↓↓↓
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Budget Feedback - Focus Groups
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Superintendent Amii Thompson and Chief Financial Officer Kim Knight are hosting Focus Groups throughout the month of January and into early February. Translation services will be available at all sessions.
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Along with the focus groups, BISD is also providing an anonymous way to share your budget suggestions through this form.
Thank you for providing input!
To translate the form, click this link and once the form opens, right-click on the form. A new menu will pop up and you can scroll to the Translation option and select your preferred language.
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Fall/Winter Deadline is Jan. 30th!
Bainbridge Island School District is filled with amazing students, staff and volunteers. Recognize and honor the many individuals who make our district strong by nominating them for a BISD STRONG Award.
The BISD STRONG Award honors the district's guiding principles of STRONG MINDS, STRONG HEARTS, STRONG COMMUNITY.
Students, staff members from the seven schools and district office (which includes maintenance, transportation, food services, etc.) and BISD volunteers are eligible to be nominated for a BISD STRONG AWARD.
Fall/Winter Deadline: January 30, 2025
RESTRICTIONS:
- The nominee must be a BISD staff member, enrolled student or BISD volunteer.
- Please do not nominate people in your family.
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JANUARY
27-31: Great Kindness Challenge
31: PTO Bingo Night @ 5:00 pm in Commons
February
12-14: Conferences - No School
17-21: Mid-Winter Break - No School
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x̌alilc Information & Links
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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: 206-842-4411
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Attendance: 206-780-3050 or halattend@bisd303.org
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After-school Transportation: 206-780-3002 or halbus@bisd303.org
Helpful Links
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Non-Discrimination Statement
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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 Coordinator and Title IX Compliance Officer 8489 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110; 206-780-1058; khaizlip@bisd303.org BISD: All Are Welcome
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