BSD Staff Updates

Thank you to all of our classified staff! You are the backbone of our schools. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are profoundly grateful for everything you do to enrich our school community.

This graphic is available in English and Spanish HERE. The updated academic calendars are available (English and Spanish) on our website at BremertonSchools.org/Calendar.

Not sure who to contact at the District office? Take a look in the new Leadership and District Office Staff Directory!

You can find a link to the Directory under "Quick Links" on the "For Staff" web page.

Both Right at School and Y-Kids are offering childcare during spring break.

Right At School is also providing childcare for the non-student days this month - and it is open to ALL families in the District (not just those who are currently enrolled in their program).

Please refer families in need of childcare to our childcare web page (BremertonSchools.org/Childcare) for more information.

This graphic is available here (English & Spanish). It should be linked to bremertonschools.org/ReportCards.

Information and online registration is available at www.BremertonSchools.org/Kindergarten.

This graphic (English and Spanish) is available here.

Visit www.BremertonSchools.org/SNOW to review the winter weather plan so you know how the District is communicating any delays or closures due to inclement weather. If you'd like to include this graphic in your family communication, it is available here.

Download graphics for use in your Google Classroom or teacher Google Site here.

Compiled by Marlaina Simmons

BOARD RECOGNITION

March 11-15 is School Support Professionals Week (formerly known as Classified Staff Week). This tradition started in 1975 to recognize the contributions of Education Support Professionals in the public school system and acknowledge the difference they make in our schools!

President Rotter read the names of all of our classified employees with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service and those in attendance we asked to stand. A Resolution was also approved to Proclaim March 11-15 School Support Professionals Week!

POLICY NEWS:

One Policy was presented to the board:

• Policy 3207- Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying. This policy was presented for a 2nd reading and was adopted.
  

Elise Erickson shared information on the Bremerton High School Excursion to France in April of 2025. This will be her fifth time taking students to France! The trip was approved by the board.

Other Business:

The board approved an update to Highly Capable Procedure 2190P

For more information about these meetings and to view any of these documents, visit BoardDocs.

Join us in-person or online! BremertonSchools.org/SchoolBoard

As you know, we have a number of positions open in the District, and we also need substitutes. Flyers/graphics can be downloaded here.

Please share the information below with students as appropriate! Thank you!

Each year, the Kitsap County Bar Association sponsors a Law Day Essay Contest for Kitsap County students. The 2024 Law Day theme is “Voices of Democracy.” All high school (grades 10-12) and middle school (grades 9 and below) students residing or attending school in Kitsap County are eligible to participate.

There will be a total of six prizes awarded, three in each age category. The prizes will be awarded at the Law Day Celebration on the morning of May 10, 2024 at the Kitsap County Administration Building in Port Orchard, starting at 8:30 a.m.

Please see the attached information (below) for more information. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. Thank you.

Laura E. Yelish (she/her pronouns)

Partner
Yelish & Barker

Email: laura@yelishbarker.com
1963 Bethel Ave., SE

Port Orchard, WA 98366
360 876-9900 - Phone
360 876-3970 – Fax

Applications are now being accepted for the “Ellison Education Grants”. Grants are for K-12 public school teachers in Washington State. Over the past six years, the Ellison foundation has awarded 101 grants and $501,000 to Washington State teachers.

Grants will range from $1,000 to $10,000 and be awarded this spring to be used during the 2024 – 2025 school year. Applications must be submitted by March 30, 2024.

To learn more about the “Ellison Education Grants” please click on this link: http://ellison-foundation.org/ellison-education

Teacher Appreciation Night of the 2024 season on Friday, May 10th! This discounted ticket offer also comes with a fun giveaway – a limited edition Mariners Stanley-style water bottle! All information and tickets can be found here, mariners.com/teacher.

Teacher Appreciation Night is a discounted ticket offer open to any educator, school staff member, family, or friend. The Mariners want to celebrate you and thank you for the work you do.

Sharing as an FYI for coaches and club advisers

• Discounts available for groups of 20 or more (No fees)
• School’s receive protective pricing (2023 pricing was $10 in the 300 level and $20 in the 100 level)
• Fundraising opportunities for schools

• Complimentary scoreboard message

• 2 complimentary tickets to a game in 2024 during the regular season

• Many groups also add gift cards. These cards can be loaded with any amount (starting at $5) and used at our concession stands or team stores.

Learn more here!

Email: communications@bremertonschools.org

Website: www.BremertonSchools.org
Phone: 360-473-1000
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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 Garth Steedman at Garth.Steedman@BremertonSchools.org or 360.473.1031 or the Section 504 Coordinator, Mark Mayfield at 360.473.4702. Mailing address: 134 Marion Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312.