Halilts Newsletter: April 14, 2025

Posted Date: 4/14/25 (10:47 PM)

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April 14, 2025

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From the Counselor
Orca Splash
Online Payment Site
ABC Check In
Moving?
Attendance Matters
Calendar
Helpful Information/Links

From the Counselor

I hope you had an amazing spring break Orcas!

It’s time to move along in our pursuit of positive character traits. Our new focus is COOPERATION. One way to think about cooperation is working together to reach shared goals.

We all have moments to work on bolstering your child's and your family’s growth in being cooperative. Here are some great resources for Cooperation!

Books: The 100 Best Cooperation Books
Movies: 10 Animated Movies that Show the Importance of Teamwork
Games: 30 Cooperative Games for All Ages

Additionally we know positive modeling impacts a child’s skill development. At home, this may be demonstrated by:

Listening carefully so you can fully understand what others are saying.
Compromising when you have a conflict.
Doing your part of a shared task and doing the best you can.
Sharing or taking turns when more than one person wants the same thing.

As we head into the final months of school, let work together to finish strong!

Warmly,

Katie Brase,

x̌alilc Counselor

Orca Splash

Join us as we highlight all the amazing things our students learn and create in Art, Music, STEM, PE, and Library!

Date: May 1, 2025

Time: Each grade level starts at their own time!

See the schedules below for staggered start times for the evening. Start with your students’ PE activity, then enjoy their Music performance, and finally head upstairs to see their work and learning!

PE Games

Kindergarten 5:00 - 5:15

First Grade 5:25 - 5:40

Second Grade 5:50 - 6:05

Third Grade 6:15 - 6:30

Fourth Grade 6:40 - 6:55

Students will go directly from the Gym into the commons for their music performances.

Music Performances

Kindergarten 5:25 - 5:40

First Grade 5:50 - 6:05

Second Grade 6:15 - 6:30

Third Grade 6:40 - 6:55

Fourth Grade - performed in December

After the performance, students with their families will go upstairs to visit STEM, Art displays, and their classrooms. Maps and schedules will be handed out after the music performances to direct you to see projects.

⦿ Following the staggered start times will help with the limited parking at Halilts ⦿

Online Payment Site

It is time to make sure your student's lunch account is current and any fines are paid!

Payments can be by check or through the online payment site. Checks payable to BISD or cash can be brought to Sheila Jakubik in the front office.

CHECK FOR LUNCH BALANCES and UNPAID FEES/FINES VIA ONLINE PAYMENT SITE

Login to the online payment site to see if your student has any overdue fees to be paid or materials that need to be returned.

The online payment site lists items that need to be returned to the school and the replacement cost in the event that an item is lost. Return items that you have and only pay for those that have been lost or damaged.

You can also verify previously made payments by clicking “Reprint Receipts” in the Reports section of the site.

ABC Time!

33% of x̌alilc families have responded! Help us reach 100%. 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 [insert your contact information here].

NOT RETURNING? If your student is not returning to BISD schools next fall, please email office manager, Sheila Jakubik, at sjakubik@bisd303.org or call 206-780-3010.

*Student class placement/class schedules will not be released in August until the ABCs are completed. But why delay? Go ahead and take care of it today!

Moving?

Are you moving over the summer?

If your student will not be returning to BISD schools next year, please contact Sheila Jakubik in the office at 206-780-3010 to let us know as soon as possible!

If you ARE returning to BISD, please complete your ABC Check-In.

Completing either of these steps helps us with enrollment and placement. Thanks for your help!

Attendance Matters!

We look forward to finishing the school year strong as a learning community. Please continue encouraging your student(s) to attend school every day. If you have any concerns about your child’s attendance due to health or mental health reasons, please contact your student's school counselor or principal.

Every school day is a valuable opportunity for students to learn, grow, and connect with their peers and teachers.

x̌alilc Calendar

APRIL

24: School Board Meeting @ 5:45

28: PTO Meeting @ 9:00 am in the Library

MAY

1: Orca Splash

26: Memorial Day - No School

27-29: Outdoor Education

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