Wilkes
WILKES ELEMENTARY
NEWSLETTER
February 27, 2023
FROM THE PRINCIPAL | WILKES READING WEEK | SAKAI INFORMATION NIGHT | WILKES PTO | CEE SURVEY | AGATE PASS BRIDGE WORK | COMMUNITY EVENTS
WILKES READS WEEK / READ ACROSS AMERICA
Wilkes Reading Week
In 1997, an organization known as the National Education Association (NEA) advocated for a special day to celebrate reading throughout the United States.  This popular idea took flight and the first Read Across America Day was held on March 2nd, 1998.  

Wilkes Reading Week will celebrate Read Across America Day and our love for books during the week of Tuesday, February 28th - Thursday, March 2nd.  Students are invited to participate in any or all of the following school wide theme days:

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28:  Read a Shirt Day - wear a shirt (or any article of clothing) with as many words on it as you can.  

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1:  Bring a Book Character to Life Day - dress up as a character or theme from a book.  Think homemade!  No weapons (or looks like weapons) or masks that cover the entire head.  If your child needs an idea, Google “book costumes,” however students have already come up with brilliant ideas during our discussions.  There are no limits to their creativity and we can’t wait to see these characters come to life!

THURSDAY, MARCH 2:  Hat’s Off to Reading and Read Across America Day - Students will wear their own “something special” hats they created to our Book-it Theater Assembly presentation of Tiara’s Hat Parade.
During the week, students will experience guest readers, door decorating, and bookmark making at lunch recess as well as individual classroom activities celebrating books!

Please  note:  all of these theme days are optional in terms of participation and most importantly, we are looking forward to a fun filled week sharing in our love of books with your child and the Wilkes community!

Please email Mrs. Hauge if you have any questions at thauge@bisd303.org. 
SAKAI INFORMATION NIGHT 

4th Grade Parents/Guardians
Save the Date!

Parents/Guardians are invited to Sakai to learn about the school, schedule, curriculum and more!  We look forward to meeting you.
WHAT: Incoming Parent/Guardian Information Night 
WHEN: Thursday, March 2nd, 6:30 pm
WHERE: Sakai Intermediate, 9343 Sportsman Club Rd. NE
WILKES PTO
Bookmark Recess Activity!
Students will be making bookmarks on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 to celebrate Wilkes Reading Week. We are looking for parent/guardian volunteers to help with this recess activity! 
Sign up here to volunteer!  Please be sure you are an approved volunteer before you sign-up.
Don't miss a Night Out!
Save the date, for a fun time to connect with other Wilkes' parents and guardians. The PTO is hosting a Parent/Guardian Night Out on Thursday, March 23rd at Sister's Cider House.
Stay tuned for more details!
CEE SURVEY - LAST DAY
Your feedback is important!
BISD is administering the Center for Educational Effectiveness (CEE) annual survey to all parents & guardians, district staff, and students in grades 4-12. The online survey can be completed in about 10 minutes. 
Parents & Guardians: Please click here to take the survey. The survey results are school specific - if you have students in more than one school, please submit a survey for each school. The survey will close on Monday, February 27th.
The survey results will provide important feedback and metrics specific to our District Improvement Plan's outlined goals and inform our schools' future work. 
Please contact Kristen Haizlip, Executive Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning with any questions about the CEE survey at khaizlip@bisd303.org.
WORK CONTINUING ON AGATE PASS BRIDGE 
Drivers Take Note! 
Please note that the annual cleaning and inspection of the Agate Pass Bridge will take place later this month. Travelers should expect delays. Click here for more details.
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
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*Bainbridge Island School District does not sponsor any community events, and the district assumes no responsibility for them. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials and notices, the Bainbridge Island School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these notices, including costs, attorney's fees, and judgments or awards.

CALENDAR

February
28: Wilkes Reading Week:  Wear a shirt with words
March 
1: Wilkes Reading Week: Bring a Character to Life
2: Book-It Theatre Assembly
2: Sakai Parent/Guardian Night for incoming 4th Grade Families @ 6:30 pm at Sakai
10: PTO Meeting @ 9:00 am Wilkes Library
10: Orchastera Assembly @ 8:10 am
Wilkes 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 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, Kristen Haizlip at khaizlip@bisd303.org.
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