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Sonoji Sakai Intermediate School (5-6)

Coho Connection 11/03/26

Posted Date: 11/03/26 (04:08 PM)
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Coho Connection 11/03/26

Inside this Newsletter
  • Hearing & Vision Screening
  • Thank You!
  • Ordering School Photos
  • Art News
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Staying Connected
  • No-Miss November: Show Up, Step Up, Show Out!
  • Sakai Calendar
  • Community Events
 

Hearing and Vision Screening

Vision and Hearing screens for all 5th grade students will be done on Wednesday, November 4th. 

We do not routinely test 6th grade students but we can include them in the screening sessions by parent request. 
If you want your 6th grade student included in the vision and/or hearing screening please let us know.

Vision Test: The vision test for 5th grade will be done by a SPOT Vision Screening tool.
Hearing Test: The hearing test consists of a routine screening with an Audiometer.

Parents will be notified if the school health screening results indicate that a healthcare provider follow-up is recommended.
If you do not want your child screened please let us know as soon as possible.

We welcome any questions you may have regarding this process or your child’s screening results. We are happy to help in any way. 

Please feel free to contact the Sakai Health Room at (206) 780-6507, for any questions or concerns.
 

Thank you to our PTO and Volunteers!

Thank you to our PTO and all the volunteers who provided our staff with delicious food during conferences. 

Our staff enjoyed the breakfast, soup lunch and snacks tremendously!​

There are serving dishes in the office ready for pickup.
 

Ordering School Photos

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

The Sakai Event Code is FE124426.
 

Art News

Fifth-grade artists at Sakai Intermediate School created ceramic tribute magnets honoring the memory of a cherished loved one or pet. Created in celebration of Día de los Muertos, these personal keepsakes will transition from gallery display to student lockers as a year-round reminder of love and connection. 
Student Art
Dia de Los Muertos
 

Volunteer Opportunities

Game Room Volunteers 
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our school’s Game Room a fun, welcoming, and engaging space for our 5th and 6th grade students! Game Room will be available during lunch recess on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please review the link below and sign up if you are able. 

Library Volunteers 
The library is looking for volunteers to help restock and organize books on the shelves during school hours.
Volunteers can help at any time during the school day that works with their schedule.  Please review the link below and sign up if you are able. 

Lunchroom Volunteers
We are looking for parent volunteers to help during our students’ lunch period at Sakai.
If you are interested in helping in our lunchroom, please review the link below and sign up 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.
 
Staying Conncected

Staying Connected

As you may have noticed, we recently updated our school websites to replace direct staff email addresses with secure contact forms. This change was an important step to boost our cybersecurity and protect our school networks from phishing attacks.

Because this is a new process this year, we want to make sure you always know the best way to get in touch with us!

  • To reach a teacher directly: Please use the secure contact forms located on our school’s staff directory page.
  • If you aren't sure who to contact: You can always use the main email address listed at the very bottom of our school’s homepage. This email goes directly to our main office managers, who will make sure your message is quickly forwarded to the exact right person.
Thank you for your patience as we transition to this more secure system, and for your continued partnership!
 

No-Miss November: Show Up, Step Up, Show Out!

November is the perfect time to strengthen attendance habits! As students become more independent, showing up every day and arriving on time builds responsibility, confidence, and stronger connections with friends and teachers.

Ready to Show Up and Show Out?
  • Stick to a consistent sleep and morning routine.
  • Get backpacks, homework, and supplies ready the night before.
  • Set an alarm and plan ahead to arrive on time.
  • Ask for help when something makes coming to school challenging.

Every school day is an opportunity to discover something new, build friendships, and develop skills for the future.

Let's make November count! Show Up, Step Up, and Show Out!
 
Important Upcoming Dates

Sakai Calendar

NOVEMBER
4: Hearing & Vision Screening
11: Veterans Day - NO SCHOOL
19: PTO Meeting 9:00 am
24: Field Trip - Evans 10-1:45
25-27: Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

 

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, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender 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 and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups. 

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

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent

Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Maria Kuffel

Darren Spencer