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Inside this Newsletter
- Counselor's Corner
- Art News
- Thank You
- PTO News - Spirit Wear
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Feedback RE: BISD's Permanent Superintendent
- Sakai Calendar
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Happy Election Day! We hope you all remembered to vote. There is so much energy around and on Election Day that it's natural for students to experience a range of emotions. Even though they may not be directly involved in voting, children often hear conversations at home, in the media, or from their peers, which can lead to feelings of excitement, confusion, anxiety, or even concern.
As adults, it’s important for us to recognize these emotions and provide support to help our children navigate them. Elections can be an overwhelming topic for many young students, and it’s completely normal for them to have questions or to be uncertain about what is happening in the world around them.
Here are a few ways you can support your child during this time:
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Encourage open conversations: Let your child share their thoughts and feelings about the election. Validate their emotions and provide simple, age-appropriate explanations of the process.
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Create a calm space: If you notice your child feeling anxious or upset, encourage them to take a break and talk about what they’re experiencing. Helping them put their emotions into words can be powerful.
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Model respectful discussions: This is an opportunity to show how to engage in thoughtful and respectful conversations, even when we disagree. Your example of kindness and understanding can help them manage their own emotions and interactions.
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Take care of their mental well-being: If the election news feels overwhelming to your child, it might be helpful to limit their exposure to media coverage or focus on other activities that bring them joy and peace.
If you are looking for some additional helpful tips, check out this resource.
As always, we are here to offer support. Thank you for your partnership in supporting your child’s social and emotional growth.
Warm regards,
Anita Watson and Beth Hebert
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On Sunday November 10, BIMA is having a private showing for Students, their families, and teachers of the Dios de los Muertos and Beyond exhibit.
If you can't make it, the exhibit runs through the 17th of November. BIMA is a wonderful resource for our community and is always open.
In Art, we are starting a project focused on Thankfulness. I am thankful for our students and the creativity they share on a daily basis.
Maggie Hitchcock
Art Specialist
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Thank you to our PTO and Volunteers!
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Thank you to all the volunteers who provided our staff with delicious food during conferences.
Our staff enjoyed the breakfast, lunch and snacks tremendously!
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Spirit Wear
We have a few Spirit Wear hats, T-shirts and hoodies left in stock. The only available inventory and price is listed below.
Please see the office if you would like to purchase any items. Please make checks payable to Sakai PTO.
Hats - one size fits all
Youth
Green T-shirt small
Blue T-shirt small
Green T-shirt medium
Green T-shirt large
Green T-shirt extra large
Blue T-shirt extra large
Green Hoodie medium
Adult
Green T-shirt medium
Green T-shirt extra large
Blue T-shirt extra large
Green T-shirt 2XL
Blue T-shirt 2XL
Price
Hats $27
Youth hoodie $35
Youth T-shirt discounted to $15
Adult T-shirt discounted to $18
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Sakai Volunteer Opportunities
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We have several upcoming volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Thank you for considering signing up to help us out.
Game Room
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.
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.
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Feedback RE: BISD's Permanent Superintendent
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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.
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NOVEMBER
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
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Non-Discrimination Statement
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Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Kristen Haizlip, Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Compliance Officer 8489 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110; 206-780-1058; khaizlip@bisd303.org BISD: All Are Welcome
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