Hello Families!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so it’s a perfect time to launch into the character trait of gratitude! Practicing gratitude can increase well-being and even our happiness. And, who wouldn’t love a bit more joy in their personal life, their children' s lives, and their family? (Harvard Health article - Giving Thanks Can Make You Happier). 

In our class Purposefull People lessons, GRATITUDE is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students BE WELL. 

What are some specific things you are grateful for at this exact moment? Here are 3 at x̌alilc Elementary that I’m grateful for today:

Here’s to growing joy in school and our home life this month and beyond!

Warmly,

Katie Brase, School Counselor

As we head into November, we have lots of volunteer opportunities! Be sure to check them out below!

Our next PTO meeting will be on Friday, November 14th at 9:00 in the library. We hope you can come!

Annalisa Alberti & Lisa Sipprell

PTO Co-Presidents

We are looking for volunteers to help in the library! Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with students and support a love of reading.

Library volunteer jobs include:

Classrooms that have requested support are listed in the Sign-up Genius. All volunteers must be an Approved BISD Volunteer.

Thank you for supporting our readers and keeping our library a vibrant place for learning!

Sweater weather is here! Let’s share some warm & cozy treats to show our amazing teachers and staff how thankful we are.

Either make something or buy something and drop off at Halilts. Or consider participating in our wish-list options and have it sent directly to the school! Either option is available.

Click here to sign up!

Also, we’ll be decorating the staff lounge with personalized notes of appreciation and need your help! Take a minute to share your message by filling in this quick form today!

2nd to 4th Graders are invited to sign-up to join Coach Henry for the next round of HALILTS After-School Multi-Sports. The first session starts Tuesday, Nov. 4th.

Students will meet Coach Henry outside the front office immediately after school and then head to the gym together. 

Students will play different sports each week. Sports include: basketball, baseball, tennis, football, pickleball, court hockey, and volleyball, among others. All sports equipment is provided and made of soft materials. 

Registration is through Island Hoops. Visit www.IslandHOOPS.org for more info. 

It’s that time of year again! Student hearing and vision screening is scheduled for Friday, November 7, 2025.

The Washington State mandated vision and hearing screening will take place on Friday, November 7, 2025 for students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Students in 4th grade are not routinely screened, but we can include them by parent request.

The vision test consists of a “spot Vision Screener”, which tests both near and far vision. Hearing tests consists of routine audiometer screening.

Parents/guardians will be notified if the health screening results indicate a health care provider follow-up is recommended. 

If you want your 4th grade student included OR if you want to opt out of the screening for your K-3rd grade student, please contact the health room at 206-780-3022 or email pzosa@bisd303.org.

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 Skyward Family Access.

If you need assistance, please contact Sheila Jakubik at sjakubik@bisd303.org or by calling 206-780-3010.

If you have questions about the test, please contact your student's teacher or Ms. Brase.

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.

Zoom Information Sessions:

October 16th 2:30-3:30pm: Zoom Link

October 23rd 7-8pm: Zoom Link

Learn more at www.bisd303.org/levyinfo

4: Election Day

6: School Board Special Session - School Improvement Plan Presentations

7: Vision & Hearing Screening

11: Veterans Day - No School

13: School Board Meeting @ 5:45

14: PTO Meeting @ 9:00 am in Library

26-28: Thanksgiving Break - No School

Looking for things to do around town? Visit our Community Events page for local happenings, classes, and family activities—updated regularly.