Inside this Newsletter
- Art Room News
- Carnival
- BSF Fundraising
- Class Placement Input Form
- ABC Process
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As we wrap up the school year, our Otterly awesome artists are finishing their final projects—ceramics, paintings, and imaginative land art. Their creativity has been truly inspiring!
To keep the art spirit alive this summer, I wanted to share these free local events and activities for families:
Seattle Area Highlights
- Summer at SAM: Free art-making and performances at Olympic Sculpture Park.
- Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair (July 25–27): 275+ artists, live entertainment, and kids' activities.
- Frye Art Museum: Always free; don’t miss the June 15 Summer Celebration with story time and hands-on art.
Kitsap County Fun
- Olalla Lavender Festival (July 12–13): Art, music, and family activities at Olalla Vineyard.
- Kitsap Library’s Summer Learning (June–August): Events, concerts, and shows for all ages.
- Kitsap Art Center: Free family workshops in painting, printmaking, and more.
- Bainbridge Island Museum of Art: Free admission with engaging exhibits all summer.
Tacoma Spotlight: Chihuly Glass
- Tacoma Art Museum: Free third Thursdays, featuring Dale Chihuly’s work.
- Museum of Glass: Live glassblowing and free admission on third Thursdays.
- Chihuly Bridge of Glass: Open daily, showcasing Chihuly’s stunning installations.
Wishing everyone a creative and joyful summer!
Sincerely,
Lishu Rodriguez
Ordway Art Teacher
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Join us tomorrow evening in the Ordway Gym for the Spring Musical celebration!
Date: 5/28/25
K-2nd - 6 pm
3rd & 4th - 7 pm
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Ordway Families, please join us for Ordway's annual school community event - the Ordway Carnival!
When: June 6
Time: 5-8 pm
Where: Ordway playground
Students will receive an entrance bracelet before dismissal on June 6th. Bracelets can be purchased for siblings at the door.
Volunteers are a must to make this event happen - want to help but not sure where? Email Camy at cameon.cohen@gmail.com and she will place you where we need you most!
Reminder: Carnival is our end of year family celebration for current Ordway families only!!
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Support Every Student in BISD
From kindergarten classrooms to high school programs, Bainbridge Schools Foundation helps fund academic intervention, educator resources, and student well-being programs that reach every school and every student.
This spring, we’re working to raise $100,000 by June 30, and every dollar donated will be matched up to $40,000 by a generous BSF supporter. If you've been waiting to make a donation, now's your chance to double your impact!
Your gift, no matter the size, helps ensure all Bainbridge students continue to have access to the opportunities and support they need to learn and thrive! Make your donation today at TheBSF.org.
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It is that time of year for you to provide input on your child’s placement for next year.
This is a confidential (and optional) guardian input form for K-4 student placement. Deadline for input is Friday May 30th.
Current 4th grade families, you received an email in March with directions for providing feedback to Sakai.
If your child is not returning to Ordway or BISD please indicate so on this form.
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. Your input will be considered in the placement decision. We do not accept requests for individual teachers.
If you have multiple children at Ordway you will have an opportunity to fill out another form after you submit this one. If you have an incoming kindergartener you can fill this out as well.
(El Velero families you do not need to fill out this form)
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The Annual Back-to-school Check-in (ABC) process is now open. 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 Ordway Office Manager Sarah Dunstan, sdunstan@bisd303.org / 206-780-1397.
NOT RETURNING? If your current K-4th grade student is not returning to BISD schools next fall, please let Ordway Office Manager Sarah Dunstan, sdunstan@bisd303.org / 206-780-1397, know.
*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!
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MAY
28-29: SBA 3RD & 4TH - MATH
28: SPRING MUSICAL CELEBRATION
JUNE
2-4: OUTDOOR ED
6: CARNIVAL
11: PARADE OF CONDIMENTS
18: FIELD DAY
19: JUNETHEENTH - NO SCHOOL
23: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
23: 4TH GRADE CLAP-OUT
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This page on the BISD Website publicizes information about community events as a service to non-profit community organizations. These events are perceived as appropriate for students, parents, and families. Interested in submitting news and events? Learn how to do so by visiting our webpage, Distributing News & Events.
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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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