Inside this Newsletter
- From the Principal
- Conference Sign Ups
- School Picture Retakes
- BISD Community Survey
- Hearing and Vision Screenings
- PTO Happenings
- Blakely Calendar
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Hello Bulldog Families,
We hope you’re enjoying these beautiful fall days and the crisp, refreshing air. It’s hard to believe November is just around the corner — this year has flown by!
Speaking of flying, our Jog-A-Thon last Friday was truly incredible. Our students gave it their all, running with enthusiasm while soaking up the cheers and support from everyone who attended. I’m thrilled to announce that we surpassed our goal, raising nearly $71,000! We are deeply grateful for your generosity and support — thank you so much!
A huge shoutout also goes to our amazing PTO and all the volunteers who made the day such a success. From the lively music and tasty treats to the coffee and the fantastic MCs, everything came together perfectly to create a memorable event.
A couple of important reminders:
- Our attendance records show that Mondays continue to have the highest number of absences. Please keep this in mind as we strive to maintain consistent attendance.
- For safety and smooth traffic flow, please avoid parking along the pickup loop during arrival and dismissal times. This area is reserved for families who stay in their cars to quickly drop off or pick up their children. If you need to leave your vehicle or wait outside, please use the parking lot or street parking. As a helpful tip, the bus parking spots are open for parking between 8 AM and 2 PM if you need an alternative spot.
Thank you, Bulldogs, for your continued support and partnership!
Sam Cameron
Principal
SCameron@bisd303.org
(206) 780-2060
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Conferences are around the corner!
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31 both in-person and via Zoom.
NOTE: There is no school on October 30 & 31 due to Fall Conferences.
***Conferences will be turned off on Monday, October 27th. Any changes will need to be made with your student's teacher or the office.
If you need assistance signing-up, please contact your student's teacher or Kyanne Hawkins@ 206-780-2060 or KHawkins@bisd303.org
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School photo retakes are scheduled on Tuesday, October 28th, at 8:00 am.
If your student did not have their picture taken on school photo day or your student would like to have their photo retaken, please be sure to have their picture taken on retake day.
Highlights for this year:
- No paper ordering envelopes.
- A few days after picture day, ordering will be available online via the Jostens website, Blakely Event Code is FE249125
- Preview your pictures before you buy
- Choose your background
- Photos ship directly to home
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Your input matters! BISD is planning for the future, and we invite families to share their perspectives in our short Community Survey. The feedback we gather will help guide district priorities and goals for the next five years.
Survey closes Friday, October 31 at 5 p.m.
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It’s that time of year again!!! This year’s hearing and vision screening is scheduled for Thursday & Friday October 23-24, 2025 . The screening pertains only to grades K-3. If you would like for me to test your 4th grader, feel free to contact me and I can add them to my list. The vision test consists of a “spot Vision Screener”, which tests both near and far vision. Hearing tests consists of routine audiometer screening.
You will be notified if the school health screening results indicate a health care provider follow -up is recommended. If you would prefer to have your child opt out of either the hearing and/or the vision screening, please contact the nurse, Marci Collins at 206-780 -2074 or mcollins@bisd303.org.
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Jog-A-Thon THANK YOU!
Our heartfelt thanks to all of our generous donors and sponsors for this year's Jog-A-Thon! Our community came out in such a big way and we are so grateful! Thanks to your donations the PTO can continue to provide funds for field trips, classroom supplies, Field Day, Maker Faire, and much more! Thanks to everyone who participated!
Hearing & Vision Screening - volunteers needed!
Nurse Marci will be conducting vision and hearing screenings on Thursday 10/23 and Friday 10/24 from 7:50-11:30, she needs a couple of volunteers to help lead groups of students to each screening. Contact Marci Collins if you are available to help! mcollins@bisd303.org
Blakely After-School Multi-Sports for 3rd-4th graders
Mondays, 11/3-12/15 (7 wks) from 12:50-2:20 at Blakely gym -$125
Children will meet Coach Henry in the gym immediately after school. Children will play different sports each week. The sports include: basketball, baseball, tennis, football, pickleball, court hockey, and volleyball, among others. All sports equipment is provided and made of soft materials. The goal is for kids to have fun and improve their sports skills. Registration is through Island Hoops. Visit www.IslandHOOPS.org for more info.
Next PTO Meeting
Our next PTO meeting will be held Friday, November 7 at 9am in the Blakely Library. All are welcome to join!
Follow us on Instagram!
Get the latest on PTO news and Blakely happenings on our Instagram page, follow @blakelypto
Share Your Yearbook Photos!
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OCTOBER:
23-24: Vision and hearing screening
28: Picture Retakes In the AM
30-31: Conferences (No School)
NOVEMBER:
4: Election Day
7: PTO Meeting 9an
11: Veterans' Day - No School
26-28: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
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Helpful Links
SCHOOL INFORMATION
K-4 School Hours
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Monday: 7:50-12:50
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Tuesday-Friday: 7:50-2:20
Preschool Hours:
Tuesday-Friday
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AM: 7:45-10:15
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PM: 11:45-2:20
Phone Numbers
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Main office: 206-842-4752
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Attendance: 206-780-2046 or blaattend@bisd303.org
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After-school Transportation: blabus@bisd303.org
Helpful Links
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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
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