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SAKAI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

COHO CONNECTION

02/27/23

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE | SAFE PICK UP

WOODWARD PARENT/GUARDIAN NIGHT

SAKAI SPIRIT | VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

REPORTING COVID POSITIVE CASES

SUSTAINABLE BAINBRIDGE EVENTS

GREAT CONVERSATIONS CHAT

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Sakai Families,

I hope you had a restful and fun Mid-Winter Break. My family spent the time together enjoying some of our favorite activities such as hikes with our dog and cheering on the Sounders. From speaking with kids this morning it sounds like there was a lot of excitement with the (slight) snow we saw.

As you may know, this year marks the 81st anniversary of the incarceration of Japanese American citizens during World War 2, including the Sakai family. On Wednesday, our 6th-grade students will take part in our annual Leaving Our Island Day Forum, a critical part of our Leaving Our Island curriculum. Students will hear first-hand accounts and be able to ask questions from our honored guest speakers. Last year our curriculum caught the attention of the Tokyo Broadcasting System and students in Mrs. Watson's class were featured in a segment that aired throughout Japan. As a family, you may want to visit the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial to discuss this further with your student.

Have a great week, Sakai.

Drew

SAFE PICK UP

Safe Pick Up at Island Church

A huge thank you to the City of Bainbridge Island and Island Church for continuing to provide a safe alternative to pick up at Sakai. As I am sure you are aware there is a coned-off path along Sportsman Club Rd from Sakai to Island Church. We employ a crossing guard to allow students to cross Sportsman Club safely and access the path. Families, you can park at Island Church and wait for your student to meet you as an alternative to our pick-up lines on campus. For many families, this creates an opportunity for students to practice independence while avoiding the lines on campus. Again, we ask that you respect our neighbors and not park in nearby neighborhoods, businesses, or on the sides of roads.

WOODWARD PARENT/GUARDIAN NIGHT

6th Grade Parents/Guardians Save the Date!

WHAT: Woodward Incoming Parent/Guardian Night

WHEN: Tuesday, February 28th, 6:30 pm

WHERE: Woodward Gym

Informational night for all 6th grade parents/guardians who will have students at Woodward next year.

SAKAI SPIRIT

This month the following students were honored for outstanding spirit:

Abigail Prouty
   Emilia Cline
Emmett Bauer
   Frances Hanlon
   Jackson Herboldshimer

These students invited a friend to attend a pizza party with Mr. Crandall. Thank you to That’s a Some Pizza and PTO for sponsoring our student incentive program. The nominations are made in reference to Sakai’s Four R’s: Responsible, Respectful, Reasonable, Reliable.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Sakai Volunteer Opportunities

We have several upcoming volunteer opportunities. Thank you for considering signing up to help us out.

All volunteers must have completed our district's application process outlined here: https://www.bisd303.org/Domain/1809

Game Room Supervision

Academic In-Classroom Volunteers

Yearbook:
Please email Annie at anniegphotography@gmail.com

Art Room:
Please email Ms. Hitchcock at mhitchcock@bisd303.org

REPORTING COVID-POSITIVE CASES

Please report COVID-positive cases involving BISD students and staff at this link.

Take home COVID Tests are available in Nurse's office if needed.

SUSTAINABLE BAINBRIDGE EVENTS

Sustainable Bainbridge is planning several events over the course of the next few months in order to raise awareness of and encourage involvement in Arbor Day and Earth Day and "to inspire everyone to protect our trees, our environment, and our planet" all year. There is something for everyone and there are already over 20 events planned with more to come!

Check out this link for more details and updates: Celebrate Trees! Earth Month Bainbridge Island - Sustainable Bainbridge

GREAT CONVERSATIONS

The Chat by Great Conversations

WHAT: The Chat Workshops for Preteens and Parents

WHEN: Thursday, April 20th and 28th, 6:30 pm

WHERE: Hyla Middle School

Please see the attached flyer for more information or visit the Great Conversations website for information and registration.

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

For community activities of interest to students and families, click the button below.

Community Events

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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