Dear Kitsap Lake Families,

What a wonderful week it has been at Kitsap Lake! I’m continually impressed by how hard our Eagles are working in their classrooms, and I’m grateful for the partnership of our families. Here are a few important updates as we head into the end of October.

 Fall Festival is almost here!
We are so excited for our Fall Festival onThursday, October 29th from 5-7pm! It will be an evening of fun, community, and celebrating our amazing students. We can’t wait to see you there. Bring the whole family!

 Schedule Your Fall Conference
Fall Conferences are a great chance to connect with your child’s teacher about their progress, goals, and how we can support them together. Please watch for a ParentSquare message from your child’s teacher with a link to sign up for a conference time. If you haven’t received it or need help finding a time that works, please reach out to your child’s teacher or the front office.

 No School – Friday, October 30
There is no school for students on Friday, October 30. Our staff will be engaged in professional development to keep growing our practice and supporting student learning. Please make any childcare arrangements you need for that day.

Thank you for all you do to support our students. It’s a great time to be an Eagle!

Warmly,
Amber Nygard
Principal, Kitsap Lake Elementary

The Power of Knowing Someone's Name!

At KLE, we're encouraging students to learn and use the names of the people around them! Something as simple as knowing someone's name can make a big difference in building a kind, safe, and connected school community.

Knowing someone's name matters for more than just friendship!

• Building friendships: Learning and using someone's name helps them feel seen, valued, and included. It's a great first step toward making new friends!

• Showing kindness and respect: Greeting someone by name helps build positive relationships and a sense of belonging.

• Getting help and reporting concerns: When students know the names of their peers, they can communicate more clearly with adults when something happens. Being able to tell an adult who was involved helps us respond quickly, understand situations accurately, and provide appropriate support.

We're reminding students that if something happens that makes them or someone else feel unsafe, it's important to tell an adult right away. Knowing someone's name can help, but students should always report concerns, even if they don't know who was involved!

How families can help: Ask your child about the students they spend time with at school. Do they know their names? Encourage them to introduce themselves to someone new, practice using names kindly, and remember that telling a trusted adult about unsafe behavior helps keep everyone safe.

Unity Day and Bullying Prevention

October is a wonderful time to celebrate Unity Day, a day dedicated to kindness, inclusion, and standing together against bullying. At KLE, we want every Eagle to feel safe, respected, and like they belong! Unity Day reminds us that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in creating a school community where everyone feels welcome.

Through our Second Step bullying prevention curriculum, students learned the 3 R’s: Recognize, Refuse, and Report.

• Recognize: Identify bullying and understand the difference between bullying, mean moments, and everyday conflicts.

• Refuse: Use a respectful, confident voice to let others know unkind behavior is not okay.

• Report: Tell a trusted adult when bullying happens or someone feels unsafe.

How can families help? Talk with your child about including others, practice phrases like “That’s not okay” or “Come play with us,” and remind them that telling a trusted adult is a way to keep everyone safe—not tattling.

Together, we can help our Eagles create a school community where everyone belongs!

Jennifer Uniszkiewicz

Skip the line and purchase your Fall Festival tickets ahead of time!
If purchasing through the QR code, please enter “Fall Festival Tickets” and your child’s name in the notes section. Be sure to take a screenshot of your payment confirmation and bring it with you to Fall Festival. Show your confirmation in person at the event to receive your prepaid tickets.
We can’t wait to see you there!!

ONE HOUR. LOTS TO DO. WE NEED YOU!

Our KLE Fall Festival is just TWO WEEKS away, and we need helping hands to make the magic happen!

• Set up & serve popcorn
• Set up carnival games
• Decorate outdoors (weather permitting!)
• Help with cleanup after the fun!

Setup: Oct 29, 4–5 PM Festival: 5–7 PM
We have just ONE HOUR to get everything ready, so every extra pair of hands makes a HUGE difference! If you are available and interested please sign up here: https://forms.gle/EfHBtKqErtCjZBLL7

🏆 House Leaderboard 🏆

Nukumori- 334

Altruismo- 330

Protos- 326

Reveur-319

Amistad- 294

Onraka-286

Isibindi- 272

Sollevare- 246

Candy Donation Leaderboard🍬

Altruismo: 6 buckets

Protos: 5 buckets

Amistad: 4 buckets

Nukumori: 4 buckets

Reveur: 4 buckets

Isibindi: 3

Sollevare:3

Onraka:2

• Oct. 29: Fall Festival

• Oct. 30: Non-Student Day- No School

• Nov. 3: Fall Picture Retakes

• Nov. 5-6: Fall Conferences- No School

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.

Amber Nygard, Principal

Email: Amber.Nygard@BremertonSchools.org
Website: www.BremertonSchools.org/KitsapLake
Phone: 360-473-4300
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