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SAKAI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
COHO CONNECTION
10/17/22
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
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Dear Sakai Families,
It’s a busy week for us at Sakai! This is our last week for the COHO Run fundraiser and we are 84% of the way there. It’s not too late to get involved, see the message below on how to participate. It will be fun to see all the student’s class spirit on Friday.
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This Wednesday, October 19th, is Unity Day. On Unity Day, we are asking the Sakai community to wear orange as a visible representation of the supportive, universal message that our society wants to prevent bullying. On Unity Day, we come together to send one large message of support and to show that we are united against bullying and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. In addition to wearing orange, students will also participate in a class activity aimed at reflecting on the importance of inclusion. Today students will be hearing powerful messages of unity from BHS students at our assembly.
To learn more about Unity Day, visit the National Bullying Prevention Centers site.
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Thursday we will be joining schools across the state for the annual “The Great Washington ShakeOut”. This drill is focused on earthquake preparedness. We will address this schoolwide, ensuring students know how to react if an earthquake occurred when we are on campus. This may also be a good time to discuss your family's plan. If you are looking for help with your home preparedness, the Great ShakeOut website has many helpful resources.
Have a wonderful week, Sakai!
Drew
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Counseling Groups
We are fortunate to begin offering small counseling groups at Sakai. The first group we are going to offer is a Changing Families Group beginning in November. This is an 8 week group focused on the changes that occur as a result of parent separation, divorce or remarriage. The Changing Family group sessions will occur during lunch. Each session will consist of fun activities and time for discussion. If you are interested in having your child participate in the Changing Families Group please contact the school counselor.
Beth Hebert
206-780-6506
ehebert@bisd303.org
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The COHO Run Sign Up
Registration Instructions
Step 1: Click “Register My Student” on the experience page: https://go.rallyup.com/cohorunregister
Step 2: Under “Student Registrations” put in the number of students you wish to register and click “add to cart” (you won’t be charged - registration is free!)
Step 3: Click “Check Out Now”
Step 4: Complete the registration information for each student, save and click “Next”
Step 5: Review your information and click “Submit”
Step 6: Spread the word to family and friends that it is quick and easy to support your student’s fundraising effort! Every donation makes an impact!
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Thursday, October 27th and Friday, October 28th are Fall conference days.
There is no school for students on conference days.
Conferences are an important time to further that home to school, and school to home connection that is so valuable in education. It's a time for students to be recognized for their efforts, and a time for students to re-establish their goals and their dedication toward reaching those goals. Families and teachers work together to support the student. In so doing, families and teachers show the caring and teamwork that is a crucial connection in a student's education. Teachers are looking forward to conferencing with all of you. If you have not yet heard from your student's teacher about signing up for a conference, you will soon. When you do, please act quickly to sign up for the conference time that works best for you.
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On Monday, October 31st, students can bring costumes to school and will be allowed to change into them after lunch. We do not wear costumes all day. We do not have a school-wide activity, but homerooms will have time to celebrate. Here are some school guidelines we have around the modified costumes students will be allowed to bring:
- No make-up
- No fake blood
- No fake weapons
- Nothing overly gory or vulgar
- Nothing revealing
- Masks are okay to bring, but students may be asked to remove them at times
- Costumes should be relatively easy to put on and take off since we are changing at school
We have always been so impressed with students being respectful and tasteful with their costumes, even with scarier-themed ones. We really appreciate that. We are looking forward to a fun afternoon.
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VISION AND HEARING SCREENING
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Vision and Hearing screens will be done on Wednesday, November 2nd, for all 5th grade students.
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.
We hope to have at least 3 volunteers each, for morning and afternoon sessions- 8:45am-11:30am and 12:30pm-2:30pm! See the Sign-up Genius link attached. Thank you!
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.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4FA9AC2AA1FA7-hearing
All volunteers must have completed our district's application process outlined here: https://www.bisd303.org/Domain/1809
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This month the following students were honored for outstanding spirit:
Alex Marinoni
Beckam Ramos
Camila Garcia
Isabel Nelson
Finn McGing
These students invited a friend to attend a pizza party with Mr. Crandall. Thank you to That’s a Some Pizza for providing free pizza for our student incentive program. The nominations are made in reference to Sakai’s Four R’s: Responsible, Respectful, Reasonable, Reliable.
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We would love to have more volunteers to help with this year's yearbook. There are many little and big jobs to help make a great yearbook. If you are interested in helping with the cover art contest, compiling the yearbook, or taking photos, please email Annie at anniegphotography@gmail.com. Also, if you have any photos that you've already taken from the first few weeks of school, email them directly to Annie.
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Volunteers are needed to help with Game Room.
Game Room will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during lunch recess starting in November. Volunteers are needed to supervise students playing board games. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here.
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The Art room has been a busy place already this year! I am looking for volunteers to assist me in various jobs. Please contact me at mhitchcock@bisd303.org. The jobs I have in mind are:
- Putting up art in the hallways
- Media consultant, taking photos of art and posting on Instagram (only art No students)
- Helping prep for certain units, such as clay
- And wiping down tables each day
- June art show
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The Chromebook insurance window has been extended and is open until October 30th.
Did you know that the cost to replace a damaged student Chromebook is $428 but the cost for accidental insurance coverage is $35 a year?
To minimize the risk of potential fines, we encourage families with students in grades 5-12 to enroll in accidental insurance coverage. For more information about Chromebook accidental damage insurance, please visit the Technology Services webpage to read the Student Device Insurance FAQ.
The window for signing up for the insurance closes on October 30th. Click here to purchase the insurance.
Families facing financial challenges may request to have the insurance fee waived for the year through this online form.
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BISD cares about communication and is committed to strengthening it with BISD staff, families and the community.
To that end, we are undergoing a deep dive into our communication practices and are looking for your thoughts and opinions.
ONLINE SURVEY - CLOSES FRIDAY, OCT. 21st
Please take a brief survey that best corresponds with your connection to BISD. All survey responses are anonymous, and your honest thoughts and opinions will help us fine-tune our communication efforts.
Please note that a third party administers the survey, and some questions/responses may not be relevant to BISD. In those cases, please select "NA" for your response.
Link to Online Survey
PARTICIPATE IN A FOCUS GROUP
Part of the communication analysis involves focus groups facilitated by a third party. Input from the groups will be consolidated as part of an overall communications report. Participants are asked to freely share their thoughts on what we are doing well and how we can do better!
In order to make sure focus group participants represent a broad cross-section of our school sites/departments, we are asking people to complete an interest form. Those who do so will be contacted by Monday, Oct. 24th, regarding their possible participation.
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HIGHLY CAPABLE NOMINATIONS
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Highly Capable (HC) Nominations for all Kindergarteners and new students to our District
Bainbridge Island School District offers services to students who have been identified as highly capable. Highly capable students are those who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels. Services are provided for students in grades K - 12.
If your student is a kindergartner or new to our district this fall, and you are interested in having them evaluated for our Highly Capable program, please visit our Highly Capable Webpage for more information. The nomination window is open from October 21-November 4.
Highly Capable Webpage: https://www.bisd303.org/Page/10084
The HC nomination process for all other returning students (Grades 1-11) will occur in the Spring of this school year.
Kindergartners and Students New to District HC Nomination Process Timeline:
October 21-November 4: Nomination window open
November 7-22: Testing window open
December: Results communicated with families
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REPORTING COVID-POSITIVE CASES
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Take home COVID Tests are available in Nurse's office if needed.
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CALENDAR
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 18 - SUQUAMISH MUSEUM FIELD TRIP - MANN, PALMER, PARKER, LEMIEUX
OCTOBER 19 - UNITY DAY - WEAR ORANGE
OCTOBER 20 - SUQUAMISH MUSEUM FIELD TRIP - STOKNES, WALTER, DE GUZMAN, TSOLOMITIS
OCTOBER 20 - PTO MEETING 9:15
OCTOBER 21 - COHO RUN CELEBRATION
OCTOBER 27 & 28 - FALL CONFERENCES - NO SCHOOL
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October 27th and 28th
Fall Conferences
No School
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Nondiscrimination Statement: 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, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions, please contact Civil Rights Coordinator, Kristen Haizlip at khaizlip@bisd303.org.
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