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WILKES ELEMENTARY
NEWSLETTER
January 23, 2023
NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL | FOOD & HYGIENE DRIVE | WILKES RENAMING | KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION | CONFERENCES | WILKES PTO | LOST & FOUND | COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Dear Wilkes Families,
Conference week is here! There is no school Wednesday-Friday this week so teachers can meet with families. We look forward to meeting with you and sharing your student's progress this 2022-2023 school year.
Don’t forget—we want to hear your voice. Please take a moment to share what makes Wilkes a special place and/or provide a name suggestion by using this link. This opportunity will close this Friday, January 27 at 5:00 p.m!
Warmly,
Whitney
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HELPLINE HOUSE FOOD & HYGIENE DRIVE
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Neighbor helping neighbor
Wilkes 4th Grade Leadership Council is coordinating a food and hygiene drive to assist Helpline House in filling their household pantry. Helpline House is a Bainbridge non-profit that offers an umbrella of social services and invites the community to become a part of a circle of giving and receiving help - Neighbor helping Neighbor.
Donations will be accepted until February 2, 2023, Wilkes students and staff are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and hygiene items that will be donated to Helpline House.
Helpline is hoping for the following items:
- Canned fruit
- Youth snacks
- Shelf-stable proteins
- Dental care items
- Shaving products
- Toilet paper
Please help the 4th Grade Leadership Council spread kindness in our island community. All donations can be dropped off in the front office. We appreciate your donations, and every donation makes a difference!
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Last chance!
It is the last week to share your input regarding what makes Wilkes special and name recommendations for the committee to use in the renaming process. The Wilkes Renaming Form will remain open through January 27th.
QUESTIONS?: Contact Amii Thompson, Executive Director of Elementary Teaching & Learning at athompson@bisd303.org
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KINDERGARTEN INFROMATION NIGHT!
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Parents & Guardians of the Class of 2036: It's time to discuss kindergarten!
Your child is about to embark on a wonderful milestone and BISD is proud to be part of this momentous event. Kindergarten sets the foundation for your child’s school career and puts your student on a lifelong path of learning.
While kindergarten is a time of great discovery, excitement and growth, it’s also a big transition — for families and children alike! That’s why when you enroll your child in kindergarten at BISD, your student will receive a high-quality education and gain a team of staff whose main goal is to help your child succeed intellectually, socially and emotionally.
PLEASE INTRODUCE YOUR FAMILY
Tell us a bit about your family and your student by completing this brief form. Please share this information with future BISD Kindergarten Families that you know!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE IMPORTANT DATES:
General BISD Kindergarten Program:
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Wilkes Elementary, 12781 N. Madison Ave NE (Representatives from all BISD elementary schools will be in attendance)
Wilkes Kindergarten Visit and Bus Ride:
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Wilkes, 12781 N. Madison Ave NE
Mosaic Home Education & Odyssey* Multiage Information:
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Commodore, 9530 NE High School Road
Blakely Kindergarten Visit and Bus Ride:
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 16 at 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Blakely, 4704 Blakely Ave NE
El Velero* Spanish Immersion Kindergarten Information:
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ordway Elementary, 8555 Madison Ave. N
Ordway Kindergarten Visit and Bus Ride:
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 17 at 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Ordway, 8555Madison Ave NE
*Admittance to Odyssey and El Velero is via a lottery
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Conferences are this 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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Check out these community events that may be of interest to students and families.
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| CALENDAR
January
18-Feb 3: Helpline Food & Hygiene Drive
25-27: Conferences - No School
February
8: Kindergarten Information Night @ 5:30 pm
10: PTO Meeting @ 9:00 am
15: Wilkes Kindergarten Tours @ 8:30 am
20: President's Day - No School
21-24: 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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