Coho Connection 10/22/24

We are headed into the last week of the COHO Run. Thank you to everyone who has donated. We are 92% of the way and looking forward to our spirit run on Friday. Funds raised go to enhancing the educational experience of our students and we are so appreciative of your support. How do these funds make a difference? Here are a few testimonials from Sakai teachers:

“The PTO Grants help supply all of our FUN, hands-on, learning so that we can continue to learn by doing and experiencing real-world applications of Science!”

“The PTO grants enable me to customize lessons to meet the diverse needs of students. With these funds, I can purchase materials that help students gain a deeper understanding of the curriculum, facilitate reteaching, present concepts in new ways, or offer enrichment activities.”

“The PTO grants help to enrich the Art Program at Sakai. Without their support, engaging projects like silk screening t-shirts, maintaining the kiln for clay, or buying gelli plates for printing would not be possible. I am so grateful for all the support our community gives to make things possible for our students.”

-Maggie Hitchcock, Art Teacher

“The PTO grant money has been instrumental in enhancing our classroom experience. With these funds, we were able to purchase new books that spark student interest and foster a love of reading. Additionally, we acquired a class set of headphones to support individual learning and cushions to make student chairs more comfortable. The grant also allowed us to provide food and prizes for special classroom celebrations, making these moments even more memorable for the students. Thank you to everyone who supports students at Sakai!”

Starting today, bus drivers will ask Sakai students to stay in the first several rows of the bus. If your students ride the bus, please reinforce this expectation with them. 

Cash or Check: Today your student received a COHO tracker envelope from their homeroom teacher to collect cash or check donations. Please return this printed envelope with all cash and checks collected; return to your student’s homeroom teacher. Make checks payable to Sakai PTO. All donation envelopes are due by Friday, October 25 at 11:59 pm. 

Corporate Matching: Many employers offer corporate matching programs for charitable donations. Be sure to check with your employer to help boost our student's fundraising efforts. Instructions for initiating a corporate match are below in the FAQs. Contact us and we will credit your student’s account with the match amount while your company processes the request.  

This month the following students were honored for outstanding spirit:

These students invited a friend to attend a pizza party with Mr. Crandall. Thank you to That's a Some Pizza and PTO for sponsoring our student incentive program. The nominations are made in reference to Sakai's Four R's: Responsible, Respectful, Reasonable, Reliable.  ​​

We are fortunate to begin offering small counseling groups at Sakai. One of the first groups we are going to offer is a Changing Families Group beginning in November. This is an 8 week group focused on the changes that occur as a result of parent separation, divorce or remarriage. The Changing Family group sessions will occur during lunch. Each session will consist of fun activities and time for discussion. If you are interested in having your child participate in the Changing Families Group please contact the school counselor.

Beth Hebert - 206-780-6506, ehebert@bisd303.org

Anita Watson - 206-780-6561, awatson@bisd303.org

If your student would like to have their photo retaken or your student did not have their picture taken in September, please be sure to have their picture taken on retake day.

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

There is no school for students on conference days.

Conferences are an important time to further that home to school, and school to home connection that is so valuable in education. It's a time for students to be recognized for their efforts, and a time for students to re-establish their goals and their dedication toward reaching those goals. Families and teachers work together to support the student. In so doing, families and teachers show the caring and teamwork that is a crucial connection in a student's education. Teachers are looking forward to conferencing with all of you. If you have not yet heard from your student's teacher about signing up for a conference, you will soon. When you do, please act quickly to sign up for the conference time that works best for you.  

We have several upcoming volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Thank you for considering signing up to help us out.

COHO Run Celebration of Participation 

Hello Sakai Families!  Our incredible teachers and staff are gearing up for conferences, and we’d love to keep them energized with some tasty food and treats! Let’s show our Sakai spirit by clicking here to sign up and sweeten their day!

As the weather gets colder and a little less outdoor-recess-y, we would like to provide a game room alternative during lunch recess! If you would like to volunteer in our game room, please click here.

Sakai’s all-school book discussion groups takes place on Wednesday, November 6th. This year’s theme is Compassion. For more information and if you would like to lead a discussion group, please click here.

Please remember that all volunteers who help in the classroom, on field trips, and other various activities must be cleared by the district: Volunteering with BISD. The approval process can take up to two weeks. Once approved, you are ready to volunteer and your approval is valid for two years.

Please bring your driver's license or id each time you sign into any school in the district.

Sakai is participating in the Day of the Dead celebration at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art on November 10th from 3-6 pm.. We are doing a large collaborative piece and then also providing folded origami Monarch butterflies.

We hope you can attend this special, private showing. 

BIMA is requesting that if you are going to attend the private showing of Dia de los Muertos, that you register so that they can get an accurate headcount to prepare for chairs, food, etc.

RSVP to Jenna d'Anna at jenna@biartmuseum.org.

Thanks! I hope to see you there.

Maggie Hitchcock

Art Specialist

In late September, School Board President Mark Emerson and Vice President Kelly Cancialosi shared a message about the hiring process for the permanent BISD superintendent.

The Board wants your feedback! You can provide input through this Parents/Guardians/Community Survey. In addition, a community meeting open to all will be held on November 7 at 5:45 p.m. in the Board Room.

OCTOBER.

22: Vision/Hearing Screening

23: School Photo Retakes 9:00 am

31: Fall Conferences - No School

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1: Fall Conferences - No School

6: Sakai Reads 10 am

11: Veterans Day - No School

12: Kitsap Children's Musical Theatre Field Trip - All 6th Grade classes 9:15 am - 1:30 pm

21: PTO Meeting 9 am

27-29: Thanksgiving Break - No School