Inside this Newsletter
- From the Counselor
- PTO Happenings
- Conference Sign-ups
- Unity Day
- Grab & Go Lunches
- Pictures are Ready!
- Apple Crunch Day
- Last Week of October Schedule
- Attendance: Build Habits & Routines
- Calendar
- Helpful Information/Links
- Community Events
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Along with fall color, pumpkin spice and our move-a-thon, October’s focus at Halilts is around National Bullying Prevention Month. Throughout October, counselor lessons in classrooms focus on teaching the 3Rs: How to recognize, report, and refuse bullying.
Additionally, Orcas unite for the cause on our annual Unity Day celebration, Wednesday, October 21st. Students are invited to join national efforts and wear ORANGE, sending one universal representation that we are united against bullying and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. The color orange provides a powerful expression of solidarity for bullying prevention. On Unity Day, students will also enjoy Taproot Theater’s production, Detectives!, sponsored by our generous PTO. This assembly is always a hit! Thank you, PTO!
Warmly,
Katie
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The countdown is on! On Friday, October 16, our students hit the playground to run, walk, skip, and dance for x̌alilc. Every gift is helpful in the effort to enable funding field trips, school supplies, enrichment activities, performances, teacher grants, emergency supplies, and so much more.
Prizes are still up for grabs:
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Top class wins a fro-yo party from IslandCool
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Top grade wins an extra recess, now with popcorn!
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Class with highest participation percentage receives their class name on the Orca Spirit Stuffy. One donation per student counts them in.
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Every donation is an entry in the free spiritwear drawing
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Reaching our goal brings the Kona Ice truck to recess for the whole school
Share the link with grandparents, neighbors, coworkers and friends near and far. Every donation counts! When we swim as a pod, we can make waves!
Donate and share:
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Volunteer on Friday: Are you an approved BISD volunteer? Please sign up for a spot and join the fun on the field.
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Get ready to bring the fun to the playground! Once a month, our amazing Recess Activities Co-Chairs, Eva Caldara and Jill Madison, are hosting themed crafts, games, and special activities for students—and we need your help to make them happen!
If you love working with kids, getting creative, and having fun, we’d love for you to join our volunteer team. We have exciting events planned for the entire school year, and scheduling is super flexible—you can sign up for a single shift or stay for both if your schedule allows!
Ready to jump in? Before signing up, please make sure you are an approved Bainbridge Island School District (BISD) volunteer.
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Conference Sign Ups will be available on Monday, October 12th at 3:00pm via Skyward Family Access to sign up.
We will close the conference sign-ups on Friday, October 23rd. If you need any assistance please reach out to your student's teacher or Sheila Jakubik at sjakubik@bisd303.org.
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WEAR ORANGE ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21!
October is here, and it is National Bullying Prevention Month! We support bullying prevention work year-round, but we will unite for the cause this month with our annual Unity Day on Wednesday, October 21st. On this special day, we ask all students, staff, and families to participate by wearing ORANGE as we send a visible message that we are building comm UNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
In addition, students will contribute to our school-wide Pod Power mural by writing a word that means belonging to them. In the morning on Unity Day (October 21st), we will also enjoy an annual Taproot Theatre production that is sponsored by our hardworking and incredible PTO. Thank you, PTO!
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Does your student need lunch on our upcoming half days? During conference week, BISD is offering Grab & Go lunches for students. To ensure our kitchen staff prepares the correct amount and to prevent any delays with bus dismissal, we are using a streamlined online sign-up system.
Meal Details:
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What’s Included: Sandwich, fruit, vegetable, snack, and beverage
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Cost: Charged directly to your student’s regular lunch account
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Classroom Delivery: Lunches will be delivered directly to classrooms before dismissal so students can take them home or onto the bus
How to Order: Please submit your order using the this Link by October 22nd at 5:00 PM.
Please note: To prevent dismissal delays, all half-day lunches must be pre-ordered using the link above rather than purchased after the bell.
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School Pictures Are Ready!
- View and order at: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
- School Name: HALILTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Event Code: FE74526
- Student Identifier: Is not working. Just click that you do not have this information and you will be approved.
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To mark the occasion, Halilts' students had the option to enjoy a crisp, fresh Washington-grown apple on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. During lunch, all elementary schools held a synchronized "Apple Crunch" right in their cafeterias! At lunchtime, students bit into their local apples together to make a statewide noise for Washington agriculture and healthy school meals.
Keep an eye out for more farm-to-school highlights throughout the month as we continue celebrating local foods!
Check out these cute pictures from Apple Crunch Day!
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Families, please mark your calendars! The last week of October will look very different this year for our K-6 students due to Professional Development and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Week at a Glance:
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Monday, Oct. 26: NO SCHOOL (Staff Professional Development)
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Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Friday, Oct. 30: HALF DAYS (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
Key Reminders for Half Days (Oct. 27–30):
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Dismissal Time: Students will be dismissed at 10:50 AM. Please ensure pickup or transportation arrangements are set.
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Conferences: Sign-up for a conference in Skyward Family Access starting today at 3:00 pm.
Thank you for partnering with us!
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By October, the excitement of the new school year may be wearing off and busy schedules are in full swing. This is a great time to check in on the routines that help students arrive to school every day, on time, and ready to learn.
A successful morning starts the night before! Elementary students need 9–12 hours of sleep each night to support attention, learning, behavior, and overall well-being. If your student is starting to struggle with attendance, talk with your student’s teacher or school counselor at conferences later this month, we are here to help!
Keep October mornings running smoothly by:
- Maintaining consistent bedtime and wake-up times.
- Talking positively about school and making attendance a family priority.
- Packing backpacks and choosing clothes the night before.
- Starting the day with a nutritious breakfast.
- Building in a few extra minutes to avoid a rushed morning.
Remember, every day at school is an opportunity to learn, connect with friends and teachers, and build confidence.
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OCTOBER
12: Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration 3:00 pm at Senior Center
16: Move-a-thon!
21: Unity Day - wear orange
26: No School - Professional Development Day
27-30: Half Day - school release at 10:50 am
27-30: Conferences
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SCHOOL INFORMATION
K-4 School Hours
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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Looking for things to do around town?
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Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups.
The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent
Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Maria Kuffel, Director of Student Services
Darren Spencer, Assistant Director Student Services
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