Blakely Newsletter - May 19, 2025

Posted Date: 5/19/25 (6:25 PM)

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May 19, 2025

Inside this Newsletter

From the Principal
Classroom Placement - Input Opportunity (Due by Friday, May 23rd)
Library - End of Year
From the Health Room
PTO Happenings
Blakely Calendar

From the Principal

Dear Blakely Community,

Regular attendance and arriving on time each day are key ingredients in your child’s academic success. When students are on time and ready to learn, they start the day with important routines, classroom discussions, and valuable instructional time that helps set a positive tone.

Did you know?

Just 10 minutes late each day adds up to nearly 30 hours of missed instruction over the school year!
Students who miss even 2 days per month are considered chronically absent, which can impact reading and math skills.

We understand that mornings can be hectic and that illnesses happen. If your child needs support with attendance or if there are challenges at home affecting their school day, please reach out. We’re here to help!

Let’s work together to build strong habits and ensure every student has the best chance to thrive.

Regards,

Reese Ande

Classroom Placement 2025-2026 - Parent/Guardian Input Form

2025-2026 Class Placement

The time of year has come for us to begin next year's placement process. If you have information about your child that would be helpful for us in making classroom assignments, we would like to hear from you. Please know, this form is OPTIONAL.

Your input will be considered in the placement decision and shared with the new classroom teacher. There are many factors that impact placement decisions including balance of boys and girls, balance of students with specific learning needs, and class size.

Requests for individual teachers will not be accepted. However, input regarding your child's learning style, preferred learning environment, social context or other factors the school may not be familiar with can be helpful to the placement team.

Please use the google form at the link below to submit your information.

Input form must be submitted no later than FRIDAY, MAY 23RD

If you have any questions or need any help, please contact Amanda Keller at AKeller@bisd303.org

2025-2026 Class Placement Input Form: Click Here

Library - End of Year

IMPORTANT LIBRARY DATES

LAST DAY FOR STUDENT CHECK OUT - THURSDAY, MAY 29

ALL STUDENT ITEMS DUE - MONDAY, JUNE 23

Weekly notices of student checked out items will be sent to family emails beginning Thursday, May 29th. Lists will also be given to classroom teachers.

The KRL Summer Learning Program begins June 1st. Bainbridge Library youth librarians will be in the library all day Wednesday, May 28 to share information about the program. They will also bring student booklets for classroom teachers to distribute.

From the Health Room

**IMPORTANT** Please remember, if you were emailed a copy of your child’s 504/Health Care Plan, Asthma Action Plan or Severe Allergy and Anaphylaxis Plan for next year, please review, sign and return to the Health Room as soon as possible if you have not already done so. If it is not received by June 2nd, 2025, we will be unable to send them to your Pediatrician on your behalf and you will need to get it signed over the summer and returned to the Health Room prior to the start of school.

By Washington State law, if your child is in need of a 504/HCP w/emergency medications, your child CAN NOT start school until the signed forms and medications are in the health room.

Please contact Nurse Marci if you have questions.

206-780-2074 mcollins@bisd303.org

PTO Meeting

Mark your calendars for the LAST PTO meeting of the year - Friday, June 6 @ 8AM in the Blakely Library

Ridwell Sign Ups

Ridwell Collection sign-ups are still open: We hope you had a lovely Mother’s Day! 💓Let’s do what we can for Mother Earth! Sign-ups for Ridwell are happening until 5/23. 😀 Many families brought in lots of plastic film to our Blakely/Ridwell area. When you have home pick-up it’s way more than just plastic film! You can even share a bin (and the cost) with a neighbor!

Blakely Calendar

May

21-23: 4th Grade Outdoor Education

26: Memorial Day - No School

29: 1st/2nd Grade Concerts (5:30pm for 1st grade, 6:30pm for 2nd Grade)

June

6: Popcorn Day

5: Kindergarten Artist and Author Night 6-7pm

19 - No School for Juneteenth

20: Field Day (PM)

23: Last Day of School 10:50am dismissal

Helpful 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: 206-842-4752
Attendance: 206-780-2046 or blattend@bisd303.org
After-school Transportation: blabus@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 Compliance Coordinator and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator, 8489 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110; 206-780-1058; khaizlip@bisd303.org BISD: All Are Welcome