Inside this Newsletter
- Principal's Message
- Sakai Spirit
- Art News
- Library News
- Sakai Theatre Club
- Moving Families
- Lost and Found - Please Check
- Woodward News
- Annual Back-to-school Check-in (ABC) - ACTION REQUIRED
- Bainbridge Schools Foundation
- Helpline House Summer Pantry Bags
- Future Focused Summer Academy
- Sakai Calendar
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Dear Sakai Families,
The yearbooks came in, and it’s really fun to look back on pictures from the year. Our students have grown so much since they took their school picture in the fall. Our broadcast team will reveal the cover winner on Friday’s broadcast and students will receive their copy that day. A huge thank you to Annie, Jen, and Jennifer for their hard work in getting them together this year. They look amazing!
A few reminders:
Thursday: No school to observe Juneteenth
Friday: 6th-grade celebration with field trip to the movies
5th-grade Field Day from 12:45-3:25
Monday: Last day with a release at 11:55.
Families, thank you so much for your support and partnership this year. I hope you have a joyful summer that is filled with rest and family time. If you are returning to us in the fall, I look forward to seeing you at the Ice Cream Social on August 28th (12:30-2:00). Look for further communication from me in mid-August. For families not returning, I wish you the best of luck as you move on. It has been an absolute honor being your student's principal this year.
Have a wonderful last week, Sakai!
Drew
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This month the following students were honored for outstanding spirit:
- Ehrin Niksch
- Keira Plehal
- Avy Chan
- Gus Mann
- Nels Crandall
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.
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I have enjoyed working with the whole school and wish everyone the best.
Maggie Hitchcock
Art Specialist
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Sakai Library End of Year Dates
- All student books need to be returned by the last day of school.
- Weekly notices will be emailed to families and students
- Printed class lists of student checked out books will be given to teachers weekly
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Who: Sakai Theater Club
What: The Sound of Oz
When: BHS Theater
Where:. June 18th, 7pm
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A reminder for families that are moving over the summer!
If you are not returning to BISD schools, please contact the office at 206-780-6500 to inform us of your plans. Thank you so much.
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Please check our lost and found!
All items will be donated at the end of the school year.
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To the Parents of Future 7th Graders
If you have a student moving up to 7th grade, please read the following information.
In Washington State, the Tdap vaccine is required for school attendance on or before the start of 7th grade (RCW 28A.210.080). The Tdap is a booster vaccine which continues to protect your child against the tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis diseases they were immunized against as a young child.
To update your child’s Tdap immunization (or other vaccine) record at the school, you will need to turn in a medically verified immunization record. Your child’s health care provider can print this for you, or you can print it from MyIRMobile, which is a free Department of Health online tool that allows families to view and print their official immunization records themselves. Go here for more information on accessing your families immunization information.
Please feel free to contact the Woodward health room if you have any questions: (206) 780-4511
WMS Summer Reading 2025-2026
Incoming 7th Graders
To encourage a love of reading, we invite all middle school students to read at least one to two books and participate in Kitsap Regional Library’s (KRL) Summer Learning program. Summer learning at KRL is a fun opportunity to discover new books, enjoy our local library, and participate in engaging summer activities. This summer reading is an opportunity for you to choose your own books.
- June 1st- Pick up a summer reading tracker in your English class, school library, or at the Bainbridge branch of Kitsap Regional Library. You can also sign up in class if a KRL librarian visits your ELA class or school library.
- Read 10 hours. Fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, manga, ebooks all count for your hours.
- Bring your completed tracker to the Bainbridge KRL branch by August 31st to show that you have finished. We will take care of the rest! Turn in your tracker when you are done.
- You can pick out a free book if you read for 10 hours.
- If you read 10 hours and decide to read more for the 100 hours, bring your tracker in to be checked and turn it in when you are done. If you read 100 hours, you can get the free limited edition shirt.
At the end of summer, arrive at school with a list of the books you read. List the title and author for each one.
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WMS Athletes 2025-2026
Incoming 7th Graders
Is your student planning to play school sports next year? Don’t wait—Summer is the ideal time to get those sports physicals done! Pediatrician offices fill up fast in the fall as students in grades 7–12 rush to get cleared. Completing this early means your athlete will be ready to go from Day 1!
Important note for Woodward Track and Field athletes: The season kicks off on the first day of school, so make sure all registration and forms are completed ahead of time to ensure your student is ready to participate right away!
All forms and registration must be completed before a student can participate in practice or competition.
Forms:
Registration:
- Woodward Athletics registration can be completed on the WMS website through Final Forms. Further instructions can be found here.
- Registration will open June 9th.
Come join the Woodward Middle School PTO!!!
What does the PTO do?
- Strengthens and enriches the classroom experience of the Woodward Middle School Students.
- Fosters a sense of community and cooperation among our families, teachers, staff and students by providing events and activities that bring people together in a social environment
- Facilitates communication among our community members.
- Raises funds to support our mission.
Board Positions Available for the ’25-’26 School Year
Co-Treasurer
- Work with and support the current treasurer in maintaining all financial accounts.
- Generate payment for PTO expenses.
- Reconcile PTO accounts, in coordination with Treasurer and PTOCC Treasurer.
- Oversee PTO Fundraising activities with various chairs.
Sustainability Chair
- Coordinate reduction of waste through reducing, reusing, and/or recycling during PTO-sponsored events such as Cocoa and Concert and Eighth Grade Graduation Celebration.
- Coordinate with Zero Waste Bainbridge for use of items in the Lending Library located at Woodward.
Spirit Wear Coordinator
- Coordinate with vendor to secure printing and delivery dates. Executes ordering, delivery, and distribution.
Eighth Grade Graduation Celebration Co-Chair
- Coordinate the Eighth Grade Banquet which is at the end of the school year.
- Responsible for high-level event planning: volunteer coordination, financials, ticket sales, communications, and execution.
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The Annual Back-to-school Check-in (ABC) process is now open. This annual process lets us know that your student(s) are returning to our schools for 2025-26 and allows parents/guardians to review annual information.
The ABCs must be completed* for all students attending BISD schools in 2025-26, including both new and returning students. Access the ABCs by logging into your Family Access account. It should take about 15 minutes (or less!) to complete.
If you need assistance with the ABC process (such as translation, accessing technology, or other questions), please get in touch with our office.
NOT RETURNING? If your current K-11th grade student is not returning to BISD schools next fall, please let our office know.
*Student class placement/class schedules will not be released in August until the ABCs are completed. But why delay? Go ahead and take care of it today!
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Support Every Student in BISD
From kindergarten classrooms to high school programs, Bainbridge Schools Foundation helps fund academic intervention, educator resources, and student well-being programs that reach every school and every student.
This spring, we’re working to raise $100,000 by June 30, and every dollar donated will be matched up to $40,000 by a generous BSF supporter. If you've been waiting to make a donation, now's your chance to double your impact!
Your gift, no matter the size, helps ensure all Bainbridge students continue to have access to the opportunities and support they need to learn and thrive! Make your donation today at TheBSF.org.
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The Summer Pantry Bag Program provides free breakfast and lunch items for youth ages 0–18. Please note that participants do not need to be BISD students or registered with Helpline House to receive a bag. |
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Free summer program for students entering 6th grade in fall 2025 - Register now for the Future Focused Summer Academy! Students who are entering sixth grade in fall 2025 will participate in this two-week program to learn self-regulation skills, mindfulness, goal setting, and hope as they explore interests, strengths, and career and future pathways. Coordinated by Kitsap Strong, held at the Olympic College campus in Bremerton. Two sessions available: July 14-24 and August 4-14. Register here. Contact: promise.partner@kitsapstrong.org.
*Bainbridge Island School District does not sponsor this event, and the district assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the Bainbridge Island School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including costs, attorney's fees, and judgments or awards.
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JUNE
18 : Sakai Theatre Club, The Sound of Oz, BHS Theatre 7 PM
19 : Juneteenth Holiday - No school
20: 6th grade Celebration and 5th grade Field Day
23: Last day of school, dismissal 11:55 AM
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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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