Inside this Newsletter
- Principal's Message
- Women's History Month
- Talent Show
- Choir to Sing at Mariners Game
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Special Education Parent Survey
- Supporting Our Students: Kids’ Pantry During Spring Break
- Spring Into Attendance
- Eagle Harbor Books Event
- Kitsap Children's Musical Theatre
- Sakai Calendar
- Community Events
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Dear Sakai Families,
This weekend was a nice welcome to spring with some sunny days and now our Cherry Trees are beginning to bloom. When our largest tree blooms, we will celebrate Hanami, which for me is the best sign that spring is here. Another sign of spring, our annual Talent Show, is happening this Friday at 6:30. Everyone is welcome to come watch; however, students must be accompanied by an adult. We hope to see you on Friday!
Fifth-grade families, your students have heard presentations of their music choices for next year, Band or Choir. Now, it’s time for them to make a decision. Please complete the Form below by April 3rd. For your reference, the program descriptions are reshared as well.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our music directors:
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Band: Paul Meehan (pmeehan@bisd303.org)
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Choir: Katie Gibbs (kgibbs@bisd303.org)
Have a wonderful week, Sakai!
Drew
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March is Women's History Month and we're on a mission at Sakai to recognize the women in our community who are making history at this very moment! They can be mothers, grandmothers, aunties, siblings, cousins, or friends. Show us the great ways that women in your life are demonstrating how women can BE and DO ANYTHING! Download the attached template, fill in the "banner" with an accomplishment, characteristic, skill, hobby, or profession, then snap a photo and send it to dcrandall@bisd303.org by Friday, March 27th. We will compile them all and show them on the Broadcast. |
The annual Sakai Talent Show is Friday, March 27th.
All families are welcome to attend and watch our very talented students perform.
WHAT: Sakai Talent Show
WHEN: Friday, March 27th, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
WHERE: Gym
Please remember that students watching the show MUST be accompanied by an adult.
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The Sakai Choir is singing the National Anthem for the Mariners AGAIN this year!
WHAT: Sakai Choir sings at Mariners vs. White Sox game
WHEN: Monday, May 18th, 6:40 pm
WHERE: T-Mobile Park
Tickets are being sold at a discounted rate of $25 plus $5.41 for taxes and fees. Part of the proceeds go to supporting our choir program. We hope to see you at the game on May 18th, Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox! Use the QR code or fevo link below to get access to the discounted tickets. Deadline to purchase is May 15th.
Students singing in the choir do NOT need to purchase a ticket via the link below.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Gibbs via email. kregan@bisd303.org.
Go Sakai, Go Mariners, and GO CHOIR!
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Popcorn Day
PTO is looking for a few volunteers to help out with Popcorn Day on Friday. March 27th!
Game Room Volunteers for March/April
We 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.
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We value your feedback! If you have a child receiving Special Education services, please complete the parent survey. A separate ParentSquare email was sent out on Friday, March 6th with more details.
- Note: Please submit a separate survey for each child you have in the program.
- Questions? Email Maria Kuffel at mkuffel@bisd303.org.
- Survey
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As we near Spring Break, we want to ensure every student in our community stays fueled and ready for fun! Helpline House, in partnership with Bainbridge Island Rotary, is proud to offer the Kids’ Pantry program to provide supplemental groceries for local families.
Pick-Up Information
If your family could benefit from extra groceries during the break, you can stop by for a pick-up:
- Location: Helpline House | 901 Hildebrand Ln NE
- Dates: Monday – Friday (April 6-10)
- Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Delivery Options
We know that work schedules and transportation can sometimes make it difficult to get to Helpline House. If you are unable to make it during pick-up hours, Rotary volunteers are available to deliver groceries directly to your home.
To Register for Delivery: Please contact Sarah Frost sfrost@bisd303.org to coordinate a drop-off time that works for your family.
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This spring, our schools are focusing on “Spring Into Attendance”—a positive reminder that growth happens when students show up. Each day in school helps students build skills, strengthen connections, and continue blooming academically and socially.
Just like plants need consistent care to grow, students thrive with consistent attendance. Arriving at school on time and ready to start the day is just as important, helping students begin the morning with their classmates and not miss important learning time. Showing up each day and being on time supports learning, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging.
Together, we can help our students grow, learn, and bloom this spring! 🌱
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On Friday, March 27th, bring your stuffies for a sleepover at the bookstore, and let’s make some new friends! Register here. |
❄️ Kitsap Children’s Musical Theatre is thrilled to bring the magic of Arendelle to life this spring with the production of Disney’s Frozen. ❄️
Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and friends for a Broadway-style adventure featuring incredible casts of local youth talent.
To find out which cast your favorite performers are in, please click here and scroll down. Then check the showtimes to confirm you are making it to the right show.
🗓️ When: April 11–26, 2026
📍 Where: North Kitsap Auditorium
🎟️ Tickets: Prices vary
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MARCH
24: Incoming Sakai 5th Grade Parent/Guardian Information Night 6:30 p.m.
27: Talent Show 6:30 - 7:30 pm
APRIL
6-10: Spring Break - No School
14: SEA Discovery Center Field Trip - Rose/de Guzman 9:15 am - 12:30 pm
23: PTO Contradance 5:30 - 7 pm
29: SEA Discovery Center Field Trip - Mann/Berg 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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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
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