Ordway Weekly Newsletter - January 26, 2026

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Dear Ordway Families,

First semester PE has been filled with a variety of new games and activities in the Ordway gym. We are working on all kinds of physical skills like throwing, catching, striking, running and more. We incorporated stations focusing on balance and winning and losing in game play. Students also completed an obstacle course. Some of the students' favorite games include scooters. We emphasize good sportsmanship and safety every day.  

We appreciate the warm welcome from the students, staff and families at Ordway Elementary School.  

“If you had fun, you won!”    

Sincerely,

Amanda Bailey, Michele Shields and Noel Strand

Enrollment for the 26-27 school year has begun! For Ordway that means our El Velero program is accepting Lottery Applications for incoming Kindergarteners. Interested in other grades please refer to our webpage.

We also have an El Velero Kindergarten open house coming up next week. Join us!

Kindergarten Information Night

Please let me know about your incoming Kindergartener by completing this form. Better yet, enroll them for the 26/27 school year. Enrollment Link.

Knowing that you have a Kindergartener or that your family might be moving, helps us with staffing decisions for next fall. Keep us informed! Thank you.

Along with traditional kindergartens at BISD neighborhood schools, BISD offers choice programs (meaning families choose to enter them through a lottery). Attend these program-specific information nights to learn more!

Kindergarten Information Night

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Kindergarten Information Night

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with BusRight, a school transportation technology company, to improve safety, efficiency, and communication in our bus system. The BusRight Parent App allows parents and guardians to track their child’s bus route in real time — right from their phone.

Parents of bus riders will be able to create an account to view live bus locations, stop arrival time estimates, route details, and more.

Families will receive an email THIS week with instructions on how to download the app and activate their account. The system will officially launch on February 2nd.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to transportation at 206-842-4641 with any questions. We’re looking forward to providing families with greater visibility and peace of mind in our student transportation system.

Did you know that these dates are on Ordway Parent Square and the Ordway Website? And you can subscribe to the Ordway Calendar?

02: PTO MEETING

04: EL VELERO INFORMATION NIGHT @ ORDWAY

11-13: CONFERENCES - NO SCHOOL

12: EL VELERO LOTTERY FORMS DUE

16: PRESIDENTS DAY - NO SCHOOL

17-20: MIDWINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL

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