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Coho Connection 09/16/25

Posted Date: 9/16/25 (9:23 AM)
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Coho Connection 09/16/25

Inside this Newsletter
  • Principal's Message
  • Parent/Guardian Night
  • PTO Spirit Wear
  • Art News
  • School Photos
  • Come Cheer on Your Spartans
  • When is your child too sick for school?
  • Show Up and Show Out Attendance Matters
  • Sakai Calendar
 
Mr. Crandall

Principal's Message

Dear Sakai Families,

We love our students so much! Thank you for sharing them with us. As we enter our third week of school, I want to remind you of the importance of regular attendance for students learning as well as connection and engagement with school. You can report absences to our attendance line at 206-780-6600. If you have a planned vacation, please fill out a pre-arranged absence form which can be found on our district website or in our office. If needed, please reach out to me or our counselor, Mrs. Watson, for any help you may need.

Safety is the number one goal of parent drop-off and pick-up. Please adhere to the procedure of using the car line. You should not be parking in the lot and asking your student to walk to you. I highly recommend using the Island Church parking lot as another option. Thank you so much for your help and partnership!

To honor our dry weather returning, this week's Family Dare is called, “Take a Hike”. Search for hiking or walking trails and pick one you haven’t tried before. Even if it’s just walking around your neighborhood on a new path, get some fresh air together and keep technology and distractions at home. See if your amazing Sakai student can come up with a topic or theme for the conversation while you walk as a family.

We look forward to seeing you at our Parent/Guardian Nights this week!


Drew
 
Join Us!

Parent/Guardian Night

Please join us for back to school Parent/Guardian Night. 

Fifth grade Parent/Guardian Night is on Tuesday, September 16th from 5:15 - 6:30 pm, starting in the gym. 

Sixth grade Parent/Guardian Night is on Wednesday, September 17th from 5:15 - 6:15 pm, in your student's homeroom classroom.
 
PTO

PTO Spirit Wear

LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE SPIRIT WEAR !

Missed out on Sakai Spirit Wear at the Ice Cream Social?

Sakai PTO will be selling spirit wear before each Parent Night. Come 5 minutes early and grab some spirit wear. Once it's gone, it's gone!

$40 for youth sized sweatshirts 
$50 for adult sized sweatshirts 

Cash and cards accepted!
Spirit Wear
 
Art

Art News

We are off to a great start to the year in art! I am excited by all the creativity I am surrounded by.

So far, we have learned a little about the art teacher, had a scavenger hunt to learn where things are located in the room, created a collaborative coho fish stream that will be in the hallway soon; as well as started to put together a personal sketchbook.

I will be opening the art room on Tues. and Thurs. lunch recess and on Wednesday we have crocheting and knitting in the library (no experience or materials needed, we will get you started). 

Maggie Hitchcock
Art Specialist
Coho fish
 
Picture day is coming!

School Photos

Get Ready for Picture Day!

Our photographer is scheduled to take school photos the morning of Friday, October 3rd.

Please read the Picture Day Flyer for information and instructions regarding school photos and online ordering.

Highlights for this year:

  • No paper ordering envelopes.
  • A few days after picture day, ordering will be available online via the Jostens website, Sakai Event Code is FE249425
  • Preview your pictures before you buy
  • Choose your background
  • Photos ship directly to home

Picture retakes will be on Wednesday, October 29th.
 
Let's Go Spartans

Come Cheer on Your Spartans

Check out the Fall Sports Spartan Schedule and upcoming events!

Tickets
All tickets must be purchased online through Hometown Ticketing. Tickets for football and volleyball home games are now available through our online box office. We will no longer accept cash at the gate or door.

Game Day Guidelines
Our school district is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for all fans. Please review these game day guidelines especially those impacting our kindergarten through eighth grade families.
  • Students in grades K–8 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.This is especially important for grades 5–8—students will not be admitted to the game without an adult.
  • No re-entry once leaving the stadium.
  • No in-and-out privileges.
  • No outside food or beverages.
  • No student backpacks allowed inside the stadium.
  • All bags are subject to search.
Come out and support our Spartans this fall—see you under the lights!
 
Sick

When Is Your Child Too Sick for School?


Deciding whether your child should stay home can be tough. This guide helps you recognize key symptoms and know when it’s best to keep your child home to rest, recover, and prevent spreading illness to others.
When is your child too sick for school?
 
Show Up and Show Out

Show Up and Show Out Attendance Matters

TOGETHER, WE STRENGTHEN OUR SAKAI COMMUNITY!
One day, one student, one choice at a time.

LIKE MANY SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, SAKAI HAS SEEN A RISE IN CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM. WE’RE TAKING ACTION.

BISD is launching a campaign that encourages students to “Show Up and Show Out” in class, take pride in learning, and build positive, healthy habits together.

Sakai had a chronic absenteeism rate of 18.8% during the 2024/2025 school year.

Our goal is 90% of Sakai students will attend school 90% of school days!

 
Important Upcoming Dates

Sakai Calendar

SEPTEMBER
16: 5th-grade Parent/Guardian Night from 5:15 to 6:30 pm.
17: 6th-grade Parent/Guardian Night from 5:15 to 6:15 pm.

OCTOBER
3: School photos during the school day 

 

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
khaizlip@bisd303.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Annalisa Sanchez, Director of Student Services
206-780-1069
asanchez@bisd303.org

Maria Kuffel, Director of Student Services
206-780-1088
mkuffel@bisd303.org

8489 Madison Avenue North Bainbridge Island, WA 98110