Inside this Newsletter
- From the Counselor
- Conferences
- School Picture Retakes
- Lost and Found
- SBA Results
- BISD Community Survey
- PTO News
- Levy Information
- Blakely Calendar
- Helpful Information/Links
- Community Events
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Unity Day was a huge success! Our students and staff came together to celebrate kindness, acceptance, and inclusion, making it a truly special day on our campus. We are beyond grateful to our incredible PTO for generously supporting and funding our annual visit from Taproot Theatre and providing materials that made Unity Day possible.
Leading up to Unity Day, students signed pledges to stand up for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Every class contributed to a school-wide unity chain filled with powerful anti-bullying messages, symbolizing how we are all connected when we treat one another with respect and care. We wrapped up our celebration by taking our annual school-wide Unity Day picture, a wonderful reminder of the strength we have when we come together as one community.
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As we move into November, our character trait of the month is Gratitude. Gratitude means recognizing and appreciating the good things in our lives and taking the time to express thanks to others. You can focus on gratitude at home throughout November by sharing something each person is thankful for during dinner or bedtime. Small moments of appreciation can make a big difference in helping children develop thankful hearts!
In addition, aside from attending some conferences this Thursday and Friday, I will be around on these conference days if you’d like to pop in to chat, ask a question, etc.
Always here,
Amanda Keller (she/her), M.Ed.
School Counselor
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Conferences are a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, celebrate progress, and discuss ways to support learning at home. Building this partnership helps ensure every student’s success.
There will be no school for students on Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, as we hold parent-teacher conferences.
We look forward to seeing you at conferences!
If you need assistance signing-up, please contact your student's teacher.
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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.
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Be sure to check the lost and found during conferences! We would love to have your family reunited with your belongings!
Help us help you by making sure your student's name are on their coats, water bottles, and lunch boxes.
All items will be donated at during Winter Break.
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If your student was in grades 3 - 8, 10, or 11(science only) in June of 2025, SBA results have been uploaded and are accessible in Family Access.
To access results:
- Log in to Skyward: Family Access
- On the left side of the window, select: Report Cards and School Info
- Click: Spring 2025 Smarter Balanced Score Report
- This will download a PDF with both ELA and Math (and science for grades 5, 8, and 11)
If you need assistance, please contact Kyanne Hawkins at KHawkins@bisd303.org or by calling 206-780-2060.
If you have questions about the test, please contact your student's teacher or Mrs. Keller.
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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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Next PTO Meeting
Our next PTO meeting will be held Friday, November 7 at 9am. 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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Supplemental EP&O Levy
Want to understand what BISD’s Supplemental Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy means for our schools and community? Visit our Levy Information Webpage or join an upcoming Zoom information session to get all the details.
Every day in BISD, students are supported by strong academics, creative opportunities, and staff who care for their whole well-being. This levy helps bridge the gap between what the state funds and what it actually costs to provide the education our community values.
The proposed rate is $0.08 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2026, $0.11 in 2027, and $0.13 in 2028—and even with this addition, overall school taxes will decrease as older bond taxes expire.
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OCTOBER:
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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Looking for things to do around town? Visit our Community Events page for local happenings, classes, and family activities—updated regularly. |
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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