We are striving for 100% participation this season! Our goal is to partner closely with you to support your child’s education and success. Please mark your calendars with the following dates:

Key Timeline

• Thursday, March 12: Look for paper invitations coming home in your child’s folder. (these will be pink) These are due by March 16.

• Wednesday, March 18: We will begin scheduling. Our team is working to coordinate times for families with multiple students to help you avoid making extra trips to the school.

• Friday, March 27: No School (Staff Professional Development and Conference Prep)

• Thursday & Friday, April 2–3: No School (Conference Days).

Conference Hours

To accommodate busy schedules, we are offering extended hours:

• Daytime Sessions: Throughout the day on April 2 and 3.

• Evening Sessions: Available until 7:00 PM both nights.

Note: Confirmed conference times will be sent home shortly after scheduling begins on March 18. We look forward to seeing you there!

With gratitude,

Principal Takata

Dear Families,

One of our goals at school is to make sure that recess is a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable time for all students. Recess is an important part of the school day where children can move their bodies, build friendships, and practice the social skills they are learning in the classroom.

Recently, we have noticed that highly competitive ball games, such as soccer and football, have been leading to disagreements and conflicts among students. Some of our students are on sports teams outside of school and are having a difficult time playing safely and equitably without the guidance of a coach and referees. In order to help create a more positive recess experience for everyone, we will be pausing competitive ball sports during recess for the time being.

During this time, students will still have many fun and active choices at recess. Staff will be encouraging games and activities that help students move, connect, and play together in positive ways. Some of the activities students may choose include:

• Two-finger tag

• Hula hoops

• Gaga ball

• Obstacle courses

• Jump rope

• Four square

• Chalk drawing

• Cooperative playground games

• Walking and talking with friends

• Imaginative play on the playground structures

Our goal is to give students opportunities to enjoy recess while also practicing important skills like kindness, inclusion, teamwork, and problem solving.

We will continue to monitor recess and our amazing PE teacher Mrs. Bowman will be teaching students strategies for positive play so that, over time, we can reintroduce more structured games in ways that support all students.

Thank you for your continued partnership in helping us create a safe and supportive school community for every child.

Warmly,

SEL Dean of Students

Message from the counselor

Why Career exploration at the elementary level? Because it helps students begin connecting their interests, strengths, and values to the world of work. At this age, the goal isn’t choosing a career—it’s building curiosity, confidence, and awareness of the many paths people can take in life. Early exposure helps children see the relevance of what they are learning in school and encourages them to dream broadly about their future.

At home:
During everyday moments—like driving, shopping, or watching a show—point out different jobs people do and talk with your child about what skills those jobs might require. Asking simple questions like “What do you think that person’s job is?” or “Would you enjoy doing something like that?” can spark meaningful conversations about interests and possibilities.

Supporting your student’s future,

Jenn Uniszkiewicz
School Counselor

🏆 House Leaderboard 🏆

Isibindi- 1,236 points

Amistad- 1,225 points

Sollevare- 1,224 points

Nukumori- 1,221 points

Onraka-1,206 points

Protos- 1,197 points

Altruismo- 1,191 points

Reveur- 1,184 points

🏆 Student Leaderboard 🏆

Top Point Earners by Grade Level:

Kindergarten: Elliott D. (49 points) Sollevare

First Grade: Oliver F. (73 points) Isibindi

Second Grade: Vincent D. (45 points) Isibindi

Third Grade: Ava F. (50 points) Amistad

Fourth Grade: Daniel D. (59 points) Altruismo

Fifth Grade: Kayden R. (66 points) Amistad

House of Protos is our winner this week for most house spirit!!!🩵

This month’s focus is Cooperation. One way to think about Cooperation is “working together to reach shared goals.” As a family, talk about how this definition applies to how you work together at home.

• 3/8: Daylight Savings Time begins (move your clock forward 1 hour!)

• 3/16-3/20: Best Dental
• 3/27: Staff Professional Development / Non-student day
• 4/2-3: Student-led conferences
• 4/6-4/10: Spring Break

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 or the Section 504 Coordinator Mark Mayfield at 360.473.4702. 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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