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Blakely Newsletter - September 1, 2025

Posted Date: 9/01/25 (9:00 AM)
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Blakely Elementary School

September 1, 2025

Inside this Newsletter
  • Message from the Principal
  • Back to School Important Dates
  • Bus Routes
  • Transportation Survey (Action Required)
  • PTO News
  • 25-26 Family Handbook
  • Blakely Calendar
 
Sam Cameron
Hi Bulldog Families! 

We cannot wait to see everyone tomorrow, the excitement this past week has been palpable! My message this week is really just focused on starting our year smooth and getting used to a new routine. First, I'd like to share a brief snapshot at what tomorrow morning will look like:
  • Buses arrive around 7:35 and families dropping off will start letting kids out of their cars (*please note, our staff supervision starts at 7:35, so we ask that any students on campus prior to that time are accompanied by an adult)
  • Students eating breakfast at school (all students are welcome, please contact the office if you are interested) will go into the cafeteria by the playground doors starting at 7:35
  • As students gather at the front we will have them form 4 lines before entering the building. I will greet them and welcome each line inside at 7:40
  • Students arriving after 7:40 will walk in through the front doors and head to class
  • At 7:50 our tardy bell will ring and students will be routed to the front office to check in before going to class (as a reminder, we will not be taking tardies the first week or so to ease with possible stress from the Eagle Harbor Drive closure)
  • On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we will have staff floating throughout the building (especially in the morning) to help students navigate new spaces, find their classrooms, hold space with emotions and connect with our students (this will also be in place Friday when Kindergarten starts) 
The first few weeks of school our staff are focused on building relationships, establishing routines and expectations and fostering a connected community. All August I have witnessed staff going above and beyond to prepare for the start of the year with the highest degree of care and intentionality. We are so excited to welcome your child(ren) tomorrow and kick off the 2025-2026 school year! If I can be of any support, please don't hesitate to ask. 

Thank you, Bulldogs- see you tomorrow! 

Sam Cameron
SCameron@bisd303.org
(206) 780-2050
 
Back to School

Back to School Important Dates


September 2: First Day of School for 1st -4th grade! Please note that Blakely hours are 7:50 am to 2:20 pm Tuesday through Friday and 7:50 am to 12:50 pm on Monday.

September 4: Kindergarten 1.5 hour start & parent meetings. Students will be assigned to attend morning or afternoon. Parents will stay for important school information.

5: Kindergarten First Day of School (Meet on Playground)

9: First Day Preschool. The youngest members of our school start this day. If you see parents parking in the bus loop - it is because they have a preschooler!

18: Back to School Night
  • 1st & 4th at 5:15pm
  • 2nd & 3rd at 6:30pm

26: Picture Day! Pictures will be taken in the morning at school. Buying school pictures is optional.
 
Bus Routes

Bus Routes

Bus Routes are posted online here. Please consider utilitzing the bus this year especially with all of the construction at Eagle Harbor.

Please contact transportation directly with any questions. (206) 842-4641 or Transportation@bisd303.org
 
Back to School Bus

After School Transportation Survey

All families: Please fill out this transportation form as soon as possible. Click Here
 
This form tells the school how your child will depart from school each day. This needs to be your normal end of the day plan. We can only transport to and from home and to child care facilities (Big Kids/Kids Club, Boys and Girls Club, and Hazel Creek.

Play dates and other after school activities will be up to families to provide transportation

Mondays we dismiss at 12:50pm

Tuesday - Friday we dismiss at 2:20pm

If you need to change your student's transportation plan you need to email, call, or send in a note prior to 12:30pm on Monday and 2:00pm Tuesday to Friday 

Our preference is an email to blabus@bisd303.org We will respond to your email but are unable to confirm messages or notes

Thank you so much for filling out this form and talking to your student about their normal end of the day plan. It helps dismissal run smoothly.

Fill out Survey here
 
PTO

PTO News

  • Please join the PTO at our first meeting of the year. 9/5 at 8am in the Library. New principal, Sam Cameron will say a few words. PTO will provide coffee/refreshments. We hope to see you there!


 
Family Handbook

Family Handbook 2025-2026

This is a one-stop resource for all the information you need about Bainbridge Island School District:


This information is also available in the Family Handbook section on our website, where it can be translated into the language of your choice.
 
Calendar

Blakely Calendar


SEPTEMBER
2: First Day of School 1st-4th Grades
4: Kindergarten 2 hour start/Parent meetings
5: Kindergarten First day
9: First Day Preschool
18: Back to School Night 1st & 4th at 5:15pm
18: Back to School Night 2nd & 3rd at 6:30pm
26: Picture Day!
 
Helpful LInks

Helpful LInks

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, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or 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 by a person with a disability. The BISD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. 

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent
206-780-1058

Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Annalisa Sanchez, Director of Student Services
206-780-1069

Maria Kuffel
206-780-1088

8489 Madison Avenue North Bainbridge Island, WA 98110