Dear Families,

Happy January! We are settling back into our routines and it has been wonderful to see students engaged, learning, and enjoying time together after the break.

As the temperatures continue to drop, please make sure your child comes to school each day with a warm coat. We go outside for recess whenever possible, and having the right gear helps students stay comfortable and ready to play and learn. Hats and gloves are also a great idea on these chilly mornings.

We are especially excited for our Hootenanny this Wednesday, January 28 at 5:30 PM! Students have been practicing during specialist time this week and they are more than ready to show off their moves. There has been lots of smiling, laughing, and great energy in rehearsals — it’s been tons of fun to watch. Thanks, Ms. Dodge, for this fun event! We can’t wait for you to see all their hard work come together.

Our winter i-Ready benchmark assessments are wrapping up, and we are excited to share that students across all grade levels are showing impressive growth and progress. These assessments help us understand how students are developing in reading and math, celebrate gains, and identify where additional support or enrichment may be needed. We are proud of the hard work our students and staff have put in, and we look forward to sharing more detailed growth information with families soon.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We love sharing these joyful moments with our school community.

With gratitude,
Principal Takata

Dear Families,

Today was a cozy and joyful day at school as students across all grade levels came together for a special House Activity Day. As both your child’s SEL Dean of Students and the RCA House Leader, it was truly a highlight to see our Houses in action.

During our House meetings, students gathered to connect with peers across grade levels, build relationships, and strengthen our sense of belonging. These moments are so important—when students feel safe, seen, and connected, they are better able to learn, grow, and support one another.

Each House also participated in a fun, creative art activity designed to encourage teamwork, communication, and self-expression. Laughter, creativity, and positive energy filled the school as students worked together and celebrated what makes their House special.

Days like today remind us that our RCA Houses are about more than points or cheers—they are about community, relationships, and heart. Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to build a school culture rooted in connection, kindness, and belonging.

We can’t wait for the next House event!

Warmly,

Maura Crisp
SEL Dean of Students & RCA House Leader

Dear KLE families,

This month, students learned about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of fairness, kindness, and respect for all. We focused on inclusiveness, celebrating what makes each person unique, and showing compassion toward others.

Some grade levels explored these ideas through fun, hands-on projects using eggs and apples. Students discovered that although things may look different on the outside, they can be very similar—and just as valuable—on the inside. We encourage families to continue these conversations at home and talk about ways to include others, celebrate differences, and show kindness every day.

Next week, we will be conducting our SEL Screeners from grades 2-5. If you do not wish for your child(ren) to participate, please reach out to their teacher. 

Warm regards,

Jenn Uniszkiewicz

The Bremerton School District is creating a short video in recognition of School Counseling Week (February 2–6) to honor our school counselors. The video may include photos and brief video clips of students interacting with their counselors. If you would like your student to be included in this project, please complete the Google Form linked here.

🏆 House Leaderboard 🏆

Amistad-746 points

Isibindi-709 points

Reveur-697 points

Altruismo-693 points

Nukumori-680 points

Sollevare-673 points

Onraka-672 points

Protos-664 points

🏆 Student Leaderboard 🏆

Top Point Earners by Grade Level:

Kindergarten: Odin K. (30 points)

First Grade: Sam B. (47 points)

Second Grade: Charli D. (29 points)

Third Grade: Ava F. (36 points)

Fourth Grade: Owen R. (41 points)

Fifth Grade: Kayden R. (46 points)

Our Eagles showed OUT today! Here’s how many students represented their House colors this week:

House Representation

🖤Altruismo – 26
💚 Isibindi – 20
🩵 Protos – 18
💜 Nukumori – 17
💙Rêveur – 16
🧡Onraka – 15
❤️ Amistad – 14
💛Sollevare – 10

Way to bring the spirit, everyone!! 🙌

Grade Level Spirit Shout-Outs

🥇 5th Grade – 28 students! 🔥 GO 5TH GRADE!
1st Grade – 18
2nd Grade – 18
4th Grade – 17
3rd Grade – 13
Kindergarten – 11

So proud of the pride and participation across our whole school!

For the month of January, we will be learning about Perseverance. We all experience challenges in our lives and have moments when we feel like we can’t do it or that we want to give up. We need to develop tools that help us work through those challenges and grow instead of giving up. Perseverance is pushing yourself to work through challenges and obstacles.

Monthly district celebrations for January:

BSD Events and Celebrations

Perseverance - Trait of the month

January 20, 2025 Federal Holiday: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

• January 28: KLE Hootenanny 5:30-6:30pm

• January 30: Non-Student Day- No School

• February 9: Reading Night

• February 9-13: Best Dental @ KLE

• February 13: Snow Make-Up Day

• February 16: President's Day

The Bremerton 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 or 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. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Carol Bailie, at 360.473.1026, email carol.bailie@bremertonschools.org, or the Section 504 Coordinator, Mark Mayfield, at 360.473.4702, email Mark.Mayfield@bremertonschools.org. Mailing address: 134 Marion Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312.

Carly Takata, Principal

Email: Carly.Takata@BremertonSchools.org
Website: www.BremertonSchools.org/KitsapLake
Phone: 360-473-4300
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