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Mission:
At KLE, our school family cultivates a supportive environment that prioritizes emotional well being and rigorous academic standards to ensure every student thrives socially and academically.
Vision:
Kitsap Lake Elementary: Where everyone is welcome and everyone belongs.
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Kitsap Lake Eagles: November Monthly Update
A Month of Gratitude and Giving Thanks
Dear Kitsap Lake Families, Staff, and Students,
Welcome to our very first Monthly Update! Moving forward, I will share an update each month so you know what is happening at Kitsap Lake, what your students are learning, and how you can stay connected with us. This November, our theme is gratitude, and there is so much to be thankful for here at KLE.
A Note of Gratitude
To our families: Thank you for trusting us with your children every day. Your partnership, whether it is reading together at night, attending conferences, or cheering on our Eagles, makes a real difference in your child's learning and in our school community.
To our staff: Thank you for the care, patience, and hard work you bring to our students every single day. Your commitment to strong instruction and to knowing each child well is what moves Kitsap Lake forward. I am proud and grateful to work alongside you.
To our students: Thank you for showing up ready to learn, being kind to one another, and soaring as Eagles. You are the reason we do what we do. A special thank you to Ms. Dodge and our student singers, who performed at Wednesday's assembly and showed their pride and gratitude for our veterans (our V-E-T-S, VETS!).
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, November 11: No School. Veterans Day. We honor our veterans on this day and every day. Thursday, November 19, 5:00–6:00 PM: KLE Literacy Night! Join us for a fun evening focused on reading and literacy. Information went home with students and families. Monday–Tuesday, November 23–24: Hearing and Vision Screening during the school day. Thursday–Friday, November 26–27: No School. Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy this time with your families!
Learning Highlights: Kindergarten to 5th Grade
Here is a look at what our students are learning this month.
Kindergarten
Phonics: Letter sounds, heart words, and decoding CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words ELA: Story elements and opinion writing Math: 2D and 3D shapes SEL: Problem-solving strategies
1st Grade
ELA: Decoding and segmenting single-syllable words with blends and digraphs Math: Teen number bonds, adding and subtracting within 10, and word problems SEL / Social Studies: Empathy and kindness (Second Step), plus gratitude and Thanksgiving
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
Reading: Folktales with a focus on theme (2 weeks), then expository texts about animals with a focus on the author's point of view Writing: Informational "how-to" texts Math: Continuing multiplication and division fact fluency, then starting Module 2: Place Value through Metric Measurement SEL: Growth mindset and goal-setting, plus conflict and perspective with Mrs. U
4th Grade
Math: Multiplying multi-digit numbers ELA: Reading and writing narrative text Science: The Birth of Rocks (geology) Social Studies: The 5 Regions of Washington SEL: Gratitude and emotional management (Second Step, Unit 2)
5th Grade
Reading: Identifying the main idea in nonfiction text Math: Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators SEL: Growth mindset and goal-setting
Music
PE
K–2: Parachute activities and strengthening listening skills 3–5: Soccer skills, with some game play at the end of the unit
Gratitude at Home
As we celebrate this month of gratitude and giving thanks, take a moment each day to ask your student, "What are you thankful for today?" It is a simple question that builds connection, reflection, and kindness, the same skills our students are practicing in class.
Thank you for being part of the Kitsap Lake family. I am grateful for each of you.
With gratitude,
Amber Nygard
Principal, Kitsap Lake Elementary
Home of the Eagles
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Notes from the Nest
As we move into November, we’re focusing on the importance of gratitude, kindness, and building positive relationships within our Eagle community!
At school, we’re continuing to help students understand that kindness is more than just being nice. It’s about recognizing how our words and actions affect others, showing empathy, and making choices that help everyone feel safe, respected, and included.
One important skill we’re practicing is thinking about the impact of our actions, not just our intentions. Sometimes we hurt someone’s feelings without meaning to, and that’s okay to acknowledge! Learning to take responsibility, listen to others, and repair relationships is an important part of growing socially and emotionally.
Try This at Home: Ask your child, “What’s one thing someone did this week that made you feel good?” Then challenge them to think of one small way they can make someone else’s day better!
Remember, being kind doesn’t mean we always agree or get along. It means we treat others with respect, even when things are difficult.
Together, we can continue building a school community where every Eagle feels valued, connected, and supported!
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Counselor Corner
November Is a time for reflection, gratitude, and giving back to our community.
Thanksgiving Food Baskets
We will be collecting nonperishable food items and grocery gift cards to help provide Thanksgiving food baskets for families in our community.
Learning to Understand and Support One Another
This month, students will continue building important social-emotional skills to help them navigate friendships and conflicts.
Upper Grades (3rd–5th): Students will explore perspective-taking and how different points of view can impact conflicts. We will practice helpful problem-solving strategies such as walking away, ignoring the behavior, moving to another area, waiting and cooling off, asking someone to stop, making a deal, apologizing, and talking it out. Students will also discuss which strategies are helpful in different situations. Younger Grades (K–2nd): Students will focus on understanding what bullying is and how to recognize it. We will practice the 3 R's: Recognize, Refuse, and Report to help students identify bullying behaviors, use their voices, and seek help from trusted adults.
We are grateful for our Eagle Family and the kindness and generosity that make our school community so special. Together, we can make a meaningful difference while helping our students grow into caring, respectful, and responsible members of our community!
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for helping us spread kindness and care throughout our community!
Jenn Uniszkiewicz
School counselor
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Coming Soon: Impact Aid Collection
Every year the Bremerton School District must apply for Federal Impact Aid funds from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds compensate the District for the loss of local tax dollars due to families living in tax exempt federal property in the Bremerton area. Watch for information and a pink Impact Aid form from us - coming soon! The District only needs one form completed per family. Surveys will be sent home with the YOUNGEST student in the family.
Q: Why don't we collect Impact Aid and CNEEB forms at the same time?
A: While both forms are crucial, they serve different purposes. With Impact Aid, we are required to follow the federal government's specific timeline for collecting that information. The CNEEB form is collected earlier because it's used to verify families' eligibility for a number of important benefits, including free ASB cards and discounts on school fees. This allows us to provide those benefits to our students right away, without waiting for the federal Impact Aid window later in the fall.
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🏆 House Leaderboard 🏆
Altruismo- 442
Protos- 424
Nukumori- 389
Onraka-361
Amistad- 354
Isibindi- 344
Reveur-341
Sollevare- 318
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Upcoming Events
Nov. 5-6: Fall Conferences- No School Nov. 11: Veteran's Day- No School Nov. 19: Reading Night Nov 26-27: Thanksgiving Break- No School
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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.
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