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Inside this Newsletter
- From the Counselor
- Winter Conferences
- x̌alilc PTO Happenings
- Elementary Screenagers Screening
- BISD Budget Information
- Delays Due to Bridge Cleaning
- Calendar
- Helpful Information/Links
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Dear Families,
February is here and we’ve got lots to celebrate—Black history month, past presidents, snow days, and here at x̌alilc: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE DAY!
On Tuesday, Feb. 11 (TOMORROW), students will participate in our 3rd annual All You Need Is Love Day. This is a positive, joy-filled day focusing on compassion for others, remembering those who love us, growing in love for oneself, and celebrating LOVE’s byproducts!
Students are invited to dress in pink, red, or white. Among other fun, PTO will be hosting a card making activity at recess.
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Additionally, we are celebrating your kindness in supporting our Great Kindness Challenge FOOD DRIVE.
We are extending the drive 1 more week to ensure we gather enough items for students to work in pairs to assemble a ~ 170 care kit for Fishline patrons. If you are able to help with donating, we are seeking the following to fill in the gaps of what we’ve collected:
- 50 canned fruit with a pop top
- 50 canned meat with a pop top
- 30 individually wrapped meat sticks
- 70 protein drinks
Your generosity is greatly appreciated as we work together to make a positive impact on our community!
Thank you for your continued support, kindness, and LOVE!
❤️ Katie Brase, x̌alilc Counselor
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Winter Conferences will be held THIS Wednesday-Friday, February 12-14 both in-person and via Zoom.
Conference sign-ups will close on today, February 10 at 3:00 pm. If you have not signed up for a conference before then, please reach out to your student's teacher.
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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Help volunteer to support our staff during conferences and check our the new Sprout Scouts garden club opportunity for students!
Also save the date for our next PTO meeting on Friday, February 28 at 9:00 am in the Halilts Library.
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Let’s Keep Our Educators Energized! Conference time is just around the corner, and we’d love your help keeping our teachers and staff fueled and happy as a way to show our appreciation for all they do!
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Halilts Sprout Scouts Afterschool Activity
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Join us for a new PTO garden club--Sprout Scouts--this spring!
The mission of the Sprout Scouts is to inspire curiosity and a love for nature in students grades K-4. We aim to foster environmental stewardship, creativity, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility through:
- Hands-on experiences in gardening, planting and tasting
- Exploration of the natural world
- Learning about sustainability, developing new skills, and growing both as individuals and as stewards of the earth.
The club will integrate our district farm-to-school focus and strives to cultivate a positive and inclusive space. Join Mrs. Keach and Mrs. Wood on Thursdays after school this spring!
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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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Thank you for providing input!
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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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Bridge Cleaning - Potential Traffic Delays
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Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 18, Washington State Department of Transportation crews will begin daytime work on SR 305 Agate Pass Bridge. As our crews care for this key bridge, we once again ask for your help to keep people moving.
This year, cleaning is scheduled to take place each day Tuesday, Feb. 18, through Friday, Feb. 21. Inspections are also set to take place this year and are scheduled Monday, Feb. 24, through Thursday, Feb. 27.
Why daytime work?
Crews work on the bridge from above and below. To get that access, they will use Under Bridge Inspection Trucks (UBITs). The UBIT is a specialized piece of equipment that sits on the bridge and uses a long arm and bucket to extend above and below the deck. These vantage points give our inspectors an up-close look at the steel structure.
For safety reasons, this specialized equipment is only used during daylight hours.
What to expect:
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Construction Crews: From 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. each work day,
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Delays: Expect delays of 30 minutes or longer in both directions on SR 305 near the bridge.
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Alternating Traffic: Flaggers will alternate traffic through the work zone at the bridge.
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Plan Accordingly: Please prepare for potential delays and leave early if you must cross the bridge to pick-up your child.
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February
11: All You Need is Love Day & Recess Activity
12-14: Conferences - No School
17-21: Mid-Winter Break - No School
28: PTO Meeting @ 9:00 am in the Library
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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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