Coho Connection 06/10/25

Dear Sakai Families,

I hope you all enjoyed the wonderful sunshine this weekend! We are really heading into the home stretch and there is a lot going on right now. Last Friday our Choir did an absolutely amazing job at their Spring performance. And, we are looking forward to our Band students concert tomorrow night!

Again, here are some important dates to note:

I want to take another moment and say thank you to our wonderful volunteers! From helping in the library, hanging artwork, supervising field trips and events, or leading book groups, the donation of your time means a lot to us and our students. We appreciate you so much! I want to give a very heartfelt thank you to Magda and Erica, our PTO Co-Presidents for really stepping up and leading us to a very successful year. Also to Brandi and Lara for their support on our PTO Board. Teresa, Sarah, Annie, and Megan, thank you for stepping up into key roles that ran all year. We appreciate the time and talent you gave to our school this year!

Yesterday in COHO students wrote letters. 5th-graders wrote to their 6th-grade teachers and 6th-graders wrote to their future selves (they will be given their letter back at the end of 8th grade). Both of these letter formats incorporate reflection and goal setting. This week's Family Dare is to write a note to someone who has helped your student grow this year. It could be a teacher, para, bus driver, coach, family member, neighbor…the possibilities are endless. This moment of gratitude and reflection will help your student reflect on all their success this year.

I hope you have a wonderful week, Sakai!

Drew

Please join us at the last PTO meeting of this school year, Thursday, 6/12, at 9:00 am.

You are welcome to attend the PTO meeting either in-person at Sakai in room 223 or via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to families prior to the meeting.

All families are welcome to attend.

If you are not returning to BISD schools, please contact the office at 206-780-6500 to inform us of your plans. Thank you so much.

Please remind students to check the lost and found to see if any of the coats, lunch boxes and water bottles belong to your student.

We also have several electronic devices, keys, eye glasses and other small items in the office.

If you have a student moving up to 7th grade, please read the following information.  

In Washington State, the Tdap vaccine is required for school attendance on or before the start of 7th grade (RCW 28A.210.080). The Tdap is a booster vaccine which continues to protect your child against the tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis diseases they were immunized against as a young child. 

To update your child’s Tdap immunization (or other vaccine) record at the school, you will need to turn in a medically verified immunization record. Your child’s health care provider can print this for you, or you can print it from MyIRMobile, which is a free Department of Health online tool that allows families to view and print their official immunization records themselves. Go here for more information on accessing your families immunization information. 

For more information on Washington State immunization requirements, please visit School and Child Care Immunization Information for Families 

Please feel free to contact the Woodward health room if you have any questions: (206) 780-4511

To encourage a love of reading, we invite all middle school students to read at least one to two books and participate in Kitsap Regional Library’s (KRL) Summer Learning program. Summer learning at KRL is a fun opportunity to discover new books, enjoy our local library, and participate in engaging summer activities. This summer reading is an opportunity for you to choose your own books.

To participate in the KRL summer learning program:

At the end of summer, arrive at school with a list of the books you read. List the title and author for each one.

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 our office.

 

NOT RETURNING? If your current K-11th grade student is not returning to BISD schools next fall, please let our office know.

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.

The Summer Pantry Bag Program provides free breakfast and lunch items for youth ages 0–18. Please note that participants do not need to be BISD students or registered with Helpline House to receive a bag.

Free summer program for students entering 6th grade in fall 2025 - Register now for the Future Focused Summer Academy! Students who are entering sixth grade in fall 2025 will participate in this two-week program to learn self-regulation skills, mindfulness, goal setting, and hope as they explore interests, strengths, and career and future pathways. Coordinated by Kitsap Strong, held at the Olympic College campus in Bremerton. Two sessions available: July 14-24 and August 4-14. Register here. Contact: promise.partner@kitsapstrong.org.

For a list of other local events happening in our community, visit BISD's Community Events page. 

*Bainbridge Island School District does not sponsor this event, and the district assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the Bainbridge Island School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including costs, attorney's fees, and judgments or awards.

11 : Band Concert, Sakai gym

5th Grade 6:45 PM, 6th grade 7:50 PM

12 and 13: 6th grade tour of Woodward during school day

19 : Juneteenth Holiday - No school

20: 6th grade Celebration and 5th grade Field Day

23: Last day of school, dismissal 11:55 AM