Wilkes
WILKES ELEMENTARY
NEWSLETTER
November 8, 2022
NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL | DISTRICT SURVEY | WILKES PTO | MORNING DROP-OFF | COMMUNITY EVENTS
NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Wilkes Families, 

The clocks moved back an hour and the fall weather is upon us: changing leaves, wind, rain, and glimmers of sunshine. I hope you had a chance to enjoy the sun on Saturday! 

On Thursday, November 10, we will recognize Veterans Day with a school-wide assembly. Ms. Riggs has been teaching first graders a song to share in honor of Veterans Day. It is always fun to see the entire school together honoring an important day. We will conclude the assembly with the Pledge of Allegiance and a reminder to pause and remember why we aren’t in school on Friday. 

Please take a moment to complete the Budge Survey below.  Your imput will help the district make important decisions about our funding priorities.

Have a great week. 

Warmly,

Whitney
DISTRICT BUDGET SURVEY
Your Input Matters!
For this current school year, BISD is deficit spending (meaning it is spending more than its revenues), and this cannot continue into the next year.
The District Budget Advisory Committee is meeing to provide recommendations to the Board of Directors in the development, review, and revision of both short and long-term financial management plans that support the mission and priorities of the BISD.
Please provide feedback on priorities and possible cost-saving measures by completing this district-wide survey. The survey closes on November 18, 2022.
The feedback from this survey will help the District Budget Advisory Committee guide the development of the BISD budget for the 2023-24 school year. 
Budget Survey
WILKES PTO

Evening PTO Meeting! 

We are switching things up and having our November meeting in the evening.
Come to our meeting on Wednesday, November 9th at 6:00 pm to hear all the latest updates.  Shannon Amelang, Program Manager for Raising Resilience & Bainbridge Youth Services, will join the meeting to provide an overview of Raising Resilience resources for parents and guardians.
We hope to see you there!
MORNING DROP-OFF
Help us safely speed up drop-off.
A few important reminders to help out drop-off line move smoothly in the mornings

  •  Please pull all the way forward when dropping students off
  • Students may exit the vehicle along the sidewalk from the start of the U shape to spot one 
  • Please stay in line and wait for the cars in front of you to pull forward
  • If your student(s) need extra time, please pull forward
  • Encourage your students to open their own door - if they need help please pull forward

Thank you for your patience as our students exit their cars safely. 
UNITY DAY MURAL

Wilkes: where kindness takes root!

Check out the incredible mural that was created by Wilkes' students in support of Unity Day.
Thanks to Katie Brase for heading up our Unity Day activities.
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
Check out these community events that may be of interest to students and families.
Community News & Events

CALENDAR

November
9:  PTO Meeting Wilkes Library @ 6:00 pm
10: Veterans Day Assembly 
11: Veterans Day/No School
23-25: Thanksgiving Break/No School
28-Dec. 2: Book Fair
October Lunch Menu
SCHOOL HOURS
Monday
7:50 am - 12:50 pm
Tuesday - Thursday
7:50 am - 2:20 pm
PRESCHOOL 
Tuesday - Friday

AM: 7:45 am - 10:15 am
PM: 11:45 am - 2:15 pm
2022-2023 BISD Calendar
WILKES NUMBERS
Wilkes Main Line
206-842-4411
Sheila Jakubik
Office Manager
206-780-3010
Report an Absence
206-780-3050
willattend@bisd303.org
After-school Transportation Changes
206-780-3002
wilbus@bisd303.org
Nondiscrimination Statement: Bainbridge Island School District 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, Erin Murphy at emurphy@bisd303.org.
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