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WILKES ELEMENTARY
NEWSLETTER
January 17, 2023
NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL | WILKES RENAMING | NEW PROGRESS REPORTS | CONFERENCES | WILKES PTO | LOST & FOUND | KINDERGARTEN INFO NIGHT | COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Dear Wilkes Families,
On Friday, Amii Thompson came to the Wilkes PTO meeting to give an overview of the renaming process and answer questions. Today is the second of two Public Hearings for Wilkes Renaming and will be held at Sakai from 4- 6 pm.
We need to hear your voice about what makes Wilkes such a special community! When we asked students, a third grader said “I feel happy and calm when I am here. I am with people that I can trust.” A first-grade student said, “When I walk into Wilkes, I feel like the people know me. My teachers and all the teachers help me.” Please use this Wilkes community-specific form to share what makes Wilkes special to your student and family.
Don't forget! The new progress report will be shared during conferences. Please take a moment to watch the School Board Study session and/ or check out the other information provided on the district website about the changes.
Warmly,
Whitney
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WILKES RENAMING & PUBLIC HEARINGS
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As we have shared, BISD is exploring options to rename Captain Charles Wilkes Elementary to better align with BISD's mission and belief statements.
We have been collecting name recommendations, and the Wilkes Renaming Form will remain open through January 27th.
In addition, the final public hearings is happening tonight where community members can learn more about why the name change is being considered, the Renaming Committee's vetting process and submit name suggestions in-person or online.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK
DATES: Today, January 17, 2023
WHEN: From 4-6 p.m.
QUESTIONS?: Contact Amii Thompson, Executive Director of Elementary Teaching & Learning at athompson@bisd303.org
*Note the hearings will be held at Sakai due to its central location
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Updates to Grading & Assessment
During the 2021-22 school year, BISD began the process of updating our kindergarten through 5th Grade Report Cards, now called Progress Reports. This work was accomplished through many hours of committee meetings involving stakeholders from each K-5 grade level and school building in our district. The result is a Progress Report aligned with our curricula and assessments and is consistent across grade levels and schools.
These new Progress Reports will be used as of January 2023, replacing our former K-5 Report Cards. Elementary principals and teachers will provide parents and guardians with additional information.
For questions, please contact Amii Thompson, Executive Director of Elementary Teaching & Learning, at 206-780-1067 or athompson@bisd303.org.
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Conferences are next week! Mid-year Conferences will be held in-person and via Zoom on Wednesday, January 25, through Friday, January 27.
Conferences are an important time to further the home-to-school, connection. Teachers are looking forward to conferencing with you.
Your student's Progress Report will be available for viewing in Skyward Family Access on Tuesday, January 24th at 5:00 pm.
If you need assistance signing-up for a conference, please contact your student's teacher or Sheila Jakubik @ 206-780-3010 or sjakubik@bisd303.org.
NOTE: There is no school on January 25, 26, & 27 due to Conferences.
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Help feed our staff during Conference Days!
The PTO will be providing treats and lunch for teachers and staff that are working during conferences. We are looking for volunteers to help! If you would like to contribute, sign-up here!
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Be sure to check out the lost and found!
Please have your student check Lost and Found in the front hall for items of clothing, lunch containers, water bottles and books that you have been missing. Last call: We will have items available for families to claim during conferences (January 25th - 27th). After that, items will be donated to charity.
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KINDERGARTEN INFROMATION NIGHT!
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Parents & Guardians of the class of 2036: It's time to discuss kindergarten!
Mark your calendars, Kindergarten Information Night will be on Wednesday February 8, 2023 at 5:30 pm at Wilkes Elementary.
Please note, it is not time to register yet, but please take a few minutes to fill out this brief form.
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Check out these community events that may be of interest to students and families.
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| CALENDAR
January
17: Wilkes Renaming Public Hearing 4:00 pm at Sakai
25-27: Conferences - No School
February
8: Kindergarten Information Night
10: PTO Meeting
15: Wilkes Kindergarten Tours @ 8:30 am
20-24: Mid-Winter Break - No School
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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
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WILKES NUMBERS
Wilkes Main Line
206-842-4411
Sheila Jakubik
Office Manager
206-780-3010
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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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