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Coho Connection 12/09/25

Posted Date: 12/09/25 (02:03 PM)
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Coho Connection 12/09/25

Inside this Newsletter
  • Principal's Message
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • New Payment Option Now Available in the Office
  • Recess Equipment Wishlist
  • Spirit Week
  • BSF - Help Fill Sakai's Library Shelves!
  • Winter Pantry Bags
  • Sakai Calendar
  • Community Events
 
Drew Crandall

Principal's Message

Dear Sakai Families,

The wonderful Bainbridge Island High School students have created a district-wide spirit week. Please see the themes below. We are so excited to participate! 

We appreciate you coming out to support our Eagle Harbor book fair. I want to extend a huge thank you to all our volunteers. We could not have done it without you!

Have a wonderful week, Sakai!

Drew
 
Volunteers Needed

Volunteer Opportunities

Game Room Volunteers for December/January/February
As the weather gets colder and a little less outdoor-recess-y, our awesome Sakai staff would like to provide a game room alternative during lunch recess! Game Room will be available during recess on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We would love one parent volunteer to supervise each of these. Please sign up for the available slots if you are able. 

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.
 
Credit Card Reader

New Payment Option Now Available in the Office

We are excited to share that our school office now has a credit card machine! Families can now conveniently pay fees, fines, and—most importantly—lunch balances right in the office.

As always, families can pay online and we still accept cash and checks in the office. The new credit card reader provides another quick and secure way to take care of school-related costs in the office.

Feel free to stop by the office anytime to make a payment or check on your child’s account balance. We’re happy to help!
 

Recess Equipment Wishlist

If you have any gently used soccer or basketballs you’d like to donate, please consider donating them to Sakai. We could really use a few more for recess. You may drop them off in the office.

Thanks so much!
 

Spirit Week

Mark your calendars! The BISD District-wide Spirit Week is 
December 15-19.
Winter Spirit Week
 

BSF - Help Fill Sakai's Library Shelves!

Bainbridge Schools Foundation is raising funds to refresh library collections at all seven schools. Many shelves need new, engaging books that reflect student interests, celebrate diverse voices, and support a wide range of reading levels.

Families can choose to support Sakai directly or select “Fill Every Shelf” to make a greatest-need gift. Every contribution helps bring new books into our libraries and into the hands of students.

Here’s what your gift can do:
• $10 adds a new book
• $50 builds a small stack
• $100 creates a book bundle
• $250 fills a library shelf

Make a gift today at https://tinyurl.com/filltheshelves25. 
Library Fundraiser
 
Helpline House

Winter Break Pantry Bags

Helpline House, in partnership with Rotary, is providing extra food for youth during school breaks.

The “pantry bags” include enough food for one youth for an entire week of breakfasts and lunches. These are available to ALL youth ages 0–18.
Winter Break Pantry Bags
 
Important Upcoming Dates

Sakai Calendar

DECEMBER
15-19: Sprit Week
18: PTO Meeting 9:00 am
22-January 2: Winter Break - No School

JANUARY
5: School Resumes
15: PTO Meeting 9:00 am
19: MLK Holiday - No School
26: Second Semester Begins
26: Food Drive Begins

 

Community Events

Check out the Community Events Page for fun and engaging activities around the island!
 

Non-Discrimination Statement

Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  The BISD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. 

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent
206-780-1058
khaizlip@bisd303.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Annalisa Sanchez, Director of Student Services
206-780-1069
asanchez@bisd303.org

Maria Kuffel, Director of Student Services
206-780-1088
mkuffel@bisd303.org

8489 Madison Avenue North Bainbridge Island, WA 98110