 Ordway PTO is thrilled to announce the launch of their spring Cascade of Kindness Fundraiser!
They invite you to join in to raise critical funds for the remainder of the school year while spreading love and kindness throughout our community. The outline of the fundraiser is attached here and was shared in the PTO newsletter. Students can participate in highlighting this fundraising week by dressing up on our Spirit Days. Dressing up counts as participation point for your child's class. The class with highest participation will win a special prize.
Tomorrow is our first dress up day for the Cascade of Kindness week - each day shows support for one specific area of important fundraising that our PTO does:
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Tuesday, February 6th: Dress to Impress (wear your favorite outfit) - Support Yearbooks
Wednesday, February 7th: Wear Your Kindness (wear what represents kindness to you) - Support Scholarships for Students Thursday, February 8th: Dress Like a Teacher - Support Teacher Grants, Enrichments and Appreciation
Friday, February 9th: Dress with Wild Hair / Wild Clothes - Support Carnival! Monday, February 12th: Dress for the Outdoors / Wear Your PJs - Support Outdoor Education for 4th Graders Tuesday, February 13th: Wear Your Love (wear what represents love to you) - Support Ordway Appreciation
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KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHT - TUESDAY FEB 6 |
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Attention Parents & Guardians of the Class of 2037: 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 is also a big transition -- for families and children alike! That's why when you enroll your student in kindergarten at BISD, your child will receive a high-quality education and gain a team of staff whose main goal is to help your student succeed intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
BISD KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHT*
WHEN: Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 6 pm.
WHERE: Blakely Elementary, 4704 Blakely Ave.
WHAT: Attendees will learn more about BISD's kindergarten program, the enrollment process and key dates. Representatives from all BISD elementary schools will be in attendance.
INTAKE FORM: Do you have a rising kindergarten student? Please take a moment to complete this form. (This is not the enrollment process but rather a way to learn more about your family)
*Note: This event is intended for adults. Incoming kindergarten students will have an opportunity to visit a kindergarten classroom at a later date.
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| EL VELERO REGISTRATION INFORMATION |
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El Velero is a Spanish Immersion Options  program housed at Ordway Elementary.
The application process for the 24/25 school year has started. Applicants must enroll their child at the Bainbridge Island School District Website. Once a student is enrolled in the district, you must fill out the El Velero Lottery form.
The Lottery is held for Kindergarten only. The waitlist from Kindergarten rolls over into 1st grade. If you would like to add your child to the 1st grade waitlist - please register your child (if not already) and fill out a lottery form.
Interested in joining El Velero at 2nd,3rd, or 4th grade please contact Ordway Office Manager at (206) 780-1397. There is a Spanish language competency assessment.
Dates: 24/25 Lottery Form AND BISD Registration completed by March 5th
El Velero Flyer
UPCOMING LEVIES VOTE - FEB 13 |
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Voters will decide on two BISD ballot measures in the February 13, 2024 election. 
ENRICHMENT & OPERATIONS LEVY
- Picks-up where state funding falls short
- Provides enrichment to students’ school experiences
- Helps us achieve our goals outlined in the District Improvement Plan
TECHNOLOGY LEVY
MORE INFORMATION
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| HIGHLY CAPABLE REFERRAL WINDOW |
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Spring window opening for Highly Capable (HC) referrals
Bainbridge Island School District offers services to students who have been identified as highly capable. Highly capable students are those who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels. Services are provided for students in grades K - 12. In the Spring referral window, all students in grades K-11 may be referred by teachers, family, or community members.
If your student is in 2nd or 5th grade you do not need to complete a referral because every student in these grades will be screened to determine eligibility for HC programming. Specific information about the screening process for 2nd and 5th grade will be shared through your student's school in late February.
For grades, K, 1, 3, 4, 6-11; If you are interested in having your student evaluated for our Highly Capable program, please visit our Highly Capable Webpage for more information. The referral submission link will be posted there on February 2nd and remain open until February 16th.
Highly Capable Webpage: https://www.bisd303.org/Page/10084
Spring HC Referral Process Timeline:
February 2-16: Referral window open
March 4-22: Data collection, which may involve CogAT testing
April: Evaluation & placement determination
Early May: Results communicated with families
Please contact your school's highly capable teacher with any questions you may have. Contact information is found at the bottom of the highly capable webpage.
ORDWAY YEARBOOK COMMITTEE |
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Our Ordway Yearbook Committee is busy collecting and organizing photos for the 23/24 yearbook.
Please submit your photos of ORDWAY EVENTS or ORDWAY Moments per the information below. Thank you!
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