We're thrilled to announce that our Cascade of Kindness fundraising campaign was a great success, thanks to your incredible support and generosity! In just one week, we raised nearly $12,000 to benefit Ordway Elementary School. We are so grateful to our community for coming together to support all of our students and staff!
A special shout-out to our amazing first-grade families for dominating the classroom competition! Morris, Reyes, and Komatsu tied for first place with an impressive 100% participation rate. Stay tuned for more information on class prizes.
We also want to congratulate our last few winners of our daily prizes drawings: Holly Durbin (Island Cool Gift Certificate), Lucas Garrett (Carnival VIP Package), Sara Rellihan (Lunch with Dr. Dunn), and Adam Hadley (Madison Diner Gift Certificate). Whether you were a lucky winner or not, the support and participation of all donors is deeply appreciated.
While we've made significant progress, we're still a bit short of our $50,000 goal. If you haven't had the chance to donate yet, there's still time to help us end the year on a high note! Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and staff. Donate today!
Thank you once again for your support and generosity. Here's to a wonderful spring ahead at Ordway!
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Come out for conversation, games, drink and food.
When: Wednesday, February 28th 5:00 PM
Where: Sisters' Cider House @ 921 Hildebrand Lane
Food: Bring your own dinner / snack
Drinks: No outside drinks allowed, with the exception of kids water bottles / sippy cups.
EXCITING NEWS: Sisters' Cider House and Bene Pizza will both be generously donating a portion of their proceeds to Ordway. We appreciate Randi and Caron for their continued family friendly atmosphere at Sisters' Cider and we're excited to support Drew, an Ordway alumni!
COUNSELOR'S NOTE - CHANGING FAMILIES |
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Ordway students whose families are experiencing or have experienced a separation, divorce or re-marriage may find that these family changes generate strong feelings which interfere with schoolwork, social adjustment, and friendships. While some children experience sadness it is also common for students to withdraw or act out in anger. It is often helpful for students to get together with other children experiencing similar feelings and talk with someone who is not emotionally involved in the family changes.
Ordway Counselor Janette Dodge will be offering groups for students first through fourth grade which will meet once a week for six weeks during their lunch time. Groups will start the first week of March. If you are interested in having your child participate in one of these groups, or have any questions please call or e-mail Janette Dodge at 780-1455/jdodge@bisd303.org by February 27th
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EL VELERO LOTTERY DEADLINE - NOON MARCH 5 |
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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 and fill out an 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 Noon March 5th
ORDWAY YEARBOOK COMMITTEE |
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Our Ordway Yearbook Committee is busy collecting and organizing photos for the 23/24 yearbook.
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