BSD Family Updates

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Monday the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the Kennedy v. Bremerton School District case. We expect the court to issue a decision by the end of June. The District's attorneys are in Washington, D.C., overseeing this lawsuit. Superintendent Leavell and the rest of our administration, teachers and staff remain right here in Bremerton, where we continue to focus on providing the best possible education for all Bremerton students.

The Bremerton School District respects the rights and religious freedom of all our students, their families, and District staff, and we remain committed to ensuring that our schools continue to be welcoming, inclusive environments where all can learn and grow. For more information about this lawsuit, visit: https://www.au.org/bremerton.

be Bremerton: A Day of Service is a districtwide event to show the Bremerton Community and the City of Bremerton our thanks for their tremendous support of the Bremerton School District and our students.

BSD students, staff, families and volunteers will gather at Evergreen Rotary Park the morning of Saturday May 14, and then break-up into teams to clean up downtown Bremerton (We want the city looking good for the annual Armed Forces Day parade and celebration!). Afterward, we will gather back at the park and enjoy lunch provided by Seaside Church.

All participants receive a FREE t-shirt too (supplies limited so get there early!). If you've participated in the past and still have your t-shirt, please wear it and you'll be entered into a drawing for prizes!

We invite all Bremerton School District students, families, staff, and friends to join us for this day of service - and fun!

Team Leaders are critical to the success of this event! Team leaders are responsible for checking-in team members as they arrive at the park and guiding, coaching and encouraging their team during the event. Get more details and sign up here!

Secondary students (grades 6-12) and other adults should sign-up here to participant in the event. If you want to be a part of a group or club, please note that in the sign-up!

Our elementary students are welcome and encouraged to participate in be Bremerton, but they must be accompanied to the event by an adult (age 18+). That can include a parent or guardian, grandparent or other adult family member, friend or neighbor! Elementary families can sign up here!

Many parents struggle with balancing children’s time spent in the digital world. It’s not easy to know how much time on technology is too much and how to set boundaries that don’t create conflict.

You are invited to a conversation with a digital wellbeing expert to learn some practical solutions to our everyday concerns and challenges around our kids’ use of screens and their mental health. Come together with other families for a facilitated discussion by a FamilySmart Parent Peer Support Worker.

These 'in the know' events are hosted by FamilySmart and are for parents & caregivers who are parenting a child or youth with a mental health and/or substance use challenges. We watch a video and share experiences and strategies that help in the hard moments and focus on strengthening our understanding and connection with our kids.

Dates:

1. April 26th from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

2. April 28th from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

To register go to: A Conversation for Families About Digital Wellbeing and Mental Health | Kelty Mental Health

• Calendars, school hours and bell schedule
• Tutor Me
• Free, confidential online therapy
• Transportation updates
• 2021-22 school year and COVID-19 information
• Peninsula Community Health Services Clinic at Mountain View Middle School
• School meals information

Background photo: volunteers gather at the be Bremerton event in 2019.

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: Garth Steedman at 360.473.1031 or the Section 504 Coordinator, John Welsh at 360.473.4400. Mailing address: 134 Marion Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312.

Email: communications@bremertonschools.org
Website: www.BremertonSchools.org
Phone: 360-473-1000
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