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WILKES ELEMENTARY
NEWSLETTER
March 27, 2023
WILKES RENAMING | THIRD GRADE CONCERT | WILKES PTO | HIGHLY CAPABLE NOMINATIONS | SCHOOL BOARD VACANCIES | COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Earlier this fall, a Renaming Committee was formed to explore new naming options for Captain Charles Wilkes Elementary.
Name suggestions were submitted via an online form, at outreach events and through the mail (email and post).
All in all, the committee had a list of 89 names to review and consider. It should be noted that some name submissions did not make the consideration list because they did not meet a reasonable threshold for various reasons such as being too whimsical (for example, Rainbow Unicorn Elementary) or containing inappropriate language.
From the list of 89 names, the committee narrowed the list down to three and has submitted the finalists to the board for consideration. At the March 30th School Board Meeting, members of the Renaming Committee will explain its selection process and the rationale for the three names. The school board is scheduled to select one of the three names to rename Wilkes Elementary.
The names under consideration are:
Akio Suyematsu Elementary
x̌alilc (Halilts) Elementary
Sunrise Hill Elementary
In addition, the committee is recommending that the Orca be officially recognized as the school’s mascot.
You can read more about the names here. If you would like to provide feedback on the names, please complete this form.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
WHEN: March 30th at 5:45 p.m.
WHERE: Bainbridge High School Theater, located on the corner of High School Road and MLK. Jr. Way. Greeters will direct people to the theater. The meeting will also be available via Zoom.
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Ready to get your hands dirty?
The Wilkes PTO is cleaning up the school gardens! Sign up here to join us on Sunday, April 16th from 2-4pm to help clean up the Wilkes school garden beds. We are preparing for a school-wide spring garden planting to celebrate Earth Day. We’ll dig up old plants and put in new soil.Bring your gloves and work clothes for some fun! Kids are welcome! If you have hand tools, a shovel or rake, please bring it.
We’ll have snacks and will be there rain or shine!
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Photographers needed!
The PTO is looking for parent volunteers to take classroom candids for the yearbook, If you are interested, send us an email at ptowilkes@gmail.com.
You must be a district approved volunteer!
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HIGHLY CAPABLE NOMINATIONS
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Spring Highly Capable (HC) Nomination Process!
The Spring nomination window for our district’s Highly Capable program will soon open. Bainbridge Island School District offers services to students in grades K-12 who have been identified as highly capable. Highly capable students are those who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels.
Spring Nomination Information:Who is this for?
Students must be currently enrolled in the Bainbridge Island School District.
All 2nd graders will be considered for HC in this round.
Students in grades 1-11 may be nominated if they were not new in the Fall.
Who can nominate students?
The nomination window is open from March 21-31. Parents, school employees, and community members may nominate students.
Important Dates:
- March 21-31: Nomination window open
- April 12-May 5: Testing window open
- Early June: Results communicated with families
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Are you passionate about the role of public education in our community? on the north end (District 1) of Bainbridge? If so, consider becoming a school board member!
To be eligible, one must meet these qualifications:
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be a qualified voter of the Bainbridge Island School District
- Live within the boundaries of District 1
- Is not employed by the district. If the Director's partner/dependents are employed by the district as a classified or certificated employee before their spouse becomes a director, the contract can be renewed for further employment.
TIMELINE FOR DISTRICT 1 APPOINTEE
- From March 10 through noon on April 6, 2023: Applications accepted
- April 13, 2023: Application materials reviewed and candidates contacted regarding interviews
- April 20, 2023: Candidate interviews held during a Special Session/Open Public Meeting
- April 27, 2023: Appointed Director for District 1 is sworn into office at the regularly scheduled school board meeting
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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.
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CALENDAR
MARCH
21: Highly Capable Nomination Window Opens
29: 3rd Grade Concert 6:30 pm
31: Popcorn Friday
April
3-7: Spring Break
14: PTO Meeting
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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, Kristen Haizlip at khaizlip@bisd303.org.
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