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Ordway Weekly Newsletter - May 26, 2026

Posted Date: 05/26/26 (08:14 AM)
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Ordway News
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Tuesday May 26, 2026

Inside this Newsletter
  • SBA Testing
  • Music & Art Event
  • Ordway Carnival
  • BISD Instuctional Technology Committee
  • ABC Time
  • Lost and Found
  • Ordway Calendar Events
 
music night

Spring Music and Arts Evening -This Thursday

Join us at Ordway this Thursday 5/28 for an evening of music and art with some summer reading and math games thrown in!

Schedule of Events:

6:00-7:30 Music, Art Gallery Walk, Summer Reading info, Math Games and Photos with Buckbeak.

Come check out the artwork, summer reading & math games before or after your child's performance. See specific performance times below.

6:00-6:30 K-2 Music Performance (GYM)
7:00-7:30 3-4 Music Performance (GYM)
 
smarter balanced testing graphic

Smarter Balanced Testing 3rd & 4th this week

SBA Testing Starts This Week for 3rd and 4th Grade
Please help us ensure a smooth testing environment by avoiding appointments on the dates below.

Reminders:
  • Come to school well rested.
  • Eat a healthy breakfast.
  • Refer to your teacher email for additional information.
Testing Dates:
  • Wednesday May 27: 3rd & 4th Math
  • Thursday May 28: 3rd & 4th Math
  • Friday May 29th: Math Feherenbacher/Winters

Questions? Contact Janette Dodge jdodge@bisd303.org
 
CARNIVAL INFO
 
BISD technology graphic

Join the BISD Instructional Technology Advisory Council

BISD is forming a Instructional Technology Advisory Council to help guide thoughtful conversations and recommendations around the intentional use of technology in our classrooms and schools.

This committee will bring together staff, families, and community members to explore how technology can best support teaching, learning, student well-being, and balanced classroom experiences.

If you are interested in helping shape future conversations and decisions around educational technology in BISD, we encourage you to apply and be part of this important work.

Applications are due on Friday, June 5th.
 

It’s ABC time! Register for the 2026-27 School Year

Please help us plan for next year!
 
If you know your student will not attend BISD in the fall, please let us know by contacting the Ordway office, sdunstan@bisd303.org or by sending an email to: studentrecords@bisd303.org with your educational plan so that we may adjust our records accordingly.
 
Our Annual Back to school Check-in process (ABC) is now open and is available by logging in to your Family Access account. Look in the left menu and choose: ABC 26-27 to move through the steps to complete this process ASAP.
It should take about 15 minutes (or less!) to complete the process for each child in your household.
TIPS: 
  • Use a desktop or laptop computer (if trying to use a mobile device, open up a browser and login to Family Access directly. Or, depending on your device you may be able to choose the “Desktop” version of the mobile app for this purpose).
  • Use the “View Full Screen” buttons when available.
  • Each step has a “Complete Step and Move to….” button. You must click that on each step to mark it as complete.
  • Optional steps: PTSO and Bainbridge Schools Foundation steps are there as informational only. Donations are appreciated, but NOT required!
  • IF you make a change request that needs to be approved by the district you can still Complete the Step and move on to the next step.  
  • If you think you have completed the process, but it is not showing as complete, look in the right column menu and look for the step(s) that do not have a check mark next to them. Click the link and you’ll either need to sign and date and/or merely click the “complete step” button….then Submit.
  • The LAST step – takes 2 clicks. “Complete ABC 26-27” followed by “Submit ABC 26-27”. As soon as you “Submit” you will get a notice and email that the process has been completed.
  • Forgot or did not receive your Skyward username and/or password? Go to the BISD web
 
lost and found

Lost and Found

PTO has photographed our Lost and Found. Are you missing anything? Take a look!

 
Calendars

Ordway Calendar

Did you know that these dates are on Ordway Parent Square and the Ordway Website? And you can subscribe to the Ordway Calendar?

MAY
27: WORLD OTTER DAY
27-29: SBA TESTING 3RD AND 4TH GRADE
28: ARTS & MUSIC NIGHT

JUNE
01: PTO MEETING
05: ORDWAY CARNIVAL
15: 4th GRADE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
16: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - 10:50 DISMISSAL
16: 4TH GRADE CLAP OUT - 10:30
 
local events

Community Events

This page on the BISD Website publicizes information about community events as a service to non-profit community organizations. These events are perceived as appropriate for students, parents, and families. Interested in submitting news and events? Learn how to do so by visiting our webpage, Distributing News & Events.

 

Non-Discrimination Statement

Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  The BISD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. 

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent
206-780-1058
khaizlip@bisd303.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Annalisa Sanchez, Director of Student Services
206-780-1069
asanchez@bisd303.org

Maria Kuffel, Director of Student Services
206-780-1088
mkuffel@bisd303.org

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