Halilts Newsletter: March 23, 2026

Looking ahead to the week of March 30th (week leading up to spring break), x̌alilc will participate in our annual Great Kindness Challenge (GKC).

This national event is a week dedicated to doing acts of kindness for people in our school and community. This year’s theme is Kindness Grows Here. Students and staff will participate in a variety of ways, of which you’ll hear more about as the date draws nearer.

Until then, we wanted to let you know for your planning purposes, of our spirit-wear themes for each day. Students are invited to dig into the spirit by dressing up (even a little bit counts). The idea is to have fun, keep it joyful, not spend extra money, and to be creative. 

Parents/Guardians are invited to join us to learn about Sakai - our school, schedule, curriculum and more! We look forward to meeting you.

Remember to check the Sakai website for upcoming events, student activities, teacher websites. Just spend some time looking around. There is a wealth of information posted on the website.

Join us for a cozy evening of browsing and books! We’re bringing the magic of Eagle Harbor Book Co. right to x̌alilc (Halilts) on Thursday, April 2 from 4:30 – 7:00 PM.

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect spring break read or a new bedtime story, your purchase makes an impact—20% of the evening’s sales benefit our PTO.

Join us for this fun community event. Swing by, say hi, and kick off Spring Break with a brand-new stack of books!

We are excited to continue some of our favorite activites and add in a new one! Sign-ups will start next week!

Students who were on the waitlist for the last session will have preferential sign-up for this session. But please be sure to sign-up for THIS new session!

The purpose of Culture Club is to create a space where every child feels valued, included, and inspired to embrace diversity in all its forms—a place where all students can live our school values: “Be Safe, Be Respected, Be Yourself.”

Our goal is to create an environment where every child’s identity—cultural, personal, and familial—is recognized and respected. By participating, students will deepen their appreciation for the diversity that enriches our community and grow as compassionate, globally-minded individuals.

Join the Coding Crew! This is a free after school activity organized by the PTO for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders interested in coding and game design.

In this next session of the Coding Crew, we will be shifting our content into the physical world. Through a mixture of "unplugged" programming and Sphero robotics, students will be learning how code can affect things in the real world. Over 5 sessions, 2nd through 4th graders will exercise their curiosity and critical thinking solving programming challenges.

Mrs. Keach and Mrs. Wood will inspire curiosity and a love for nature in students grades K-4. Through hands-on gardening, planting, and tasting experiences, we'll explore the natural world together while learning about sustainability and environmental stewardship.

The Sprout Scouts will develop new skills, work as a team, and grow both as individuals and as stewards of the earth. The club integrates our farm-to-school focus and strives to cultivate a positive, inclusive space for all participants.

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 size 6-8 only. Gender neutral clothing is a plus!

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

Please let us know about your incoming Kindergartener by completing this form. Better yet, enroll them for the 2026-2027 school year.

Enrollment Link.

Knowing that you have a Kindergartener or that your family might be moving, helps us with staffing decisions for next fall. Keep us informed! Thank you.

As we near Spring Break, we want to ensure every student in our community stays fueled and ready for fun! Helpline House, in partnership with Bainbridge Island Rotary, is proud to offer the Kids’ Pantry program to provide supplemental groceries for local families.

If your family could benefit from extra groceries during the break, you can stop by for a pick-up:

We know that work schedules and transportation can sometimes make it difficult to get to Helpline House. If you are unable to make it during pick-up hours, Rotary volunteers are available to deliver groceries directly to your home.

To Register for Delivery: Please contact Sarah Frost sfrost@bisd303.org to coordinate a drop-off time that works for your family.

We value your feedback! If you have a child receiving Special Education services, please complete the parent survey. A separate ParentSquare email was sent out on Friday, March 6th with more details.

24: Sakai Incoming 5th Grade Parent/Guardian Night

26: School Board Meeting @ 5:45 pm in Board Room

30-31: Great Kindness Challenge

1-3: Great Kindness Challenge

2: Halilts & Eagle Harbor Pop-up Book Fair 4:30-7:00 pm in Halilts Commons

6-10: Spring Break

17: PTO meeting @ 9:00 in Library

30: School Board Meeting @ 5:45 pm in Board Room

7: Orca Splash @ 5:30-7:00

13: SBA Testing Begins

14: School Board Meeting @ 5.45 pm in Board Room

15: PTO meeting @ 9:00 am in Library

28: School Board Meeting @ 5.45 pm in Board Room

9: School Board Meeting @ 5.45 pm in Board Room (Special Day!)

16: Last Day School - School out at 10:50 am

19: Juneteenth Holiday - No staff in building

25: School Board Meeting @ 5.45 pm in Board Room

Looking for things to do around town? Visit our Community Events page for local happenings, classes, and family activities—updated regularly.