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Dear Ordway Friends,

At the beginning of each week, Ordway provides this newsletter to our staff and families with helpful information for the week ahead. This year we are expanding our Monday Newsletters to include our counselor, librarian, and specialists on a rotating basis. By broadening the scope of our communication, I hope you will enjoy receiving more information about all of our programs at Ordway.

Ordway’s Back to School Night (BTSN) ‘Official’ schedule below: 

Tuesday, September 17 (Start in gymnasium for BRIEF overview/PTO information)

*So much effort goes into ensuring the elementary schools are all similar but sometimes there are reasons to be dissimilar. Ordway held one day of WAKids, per usual, for each child/parent with the teacher and BTSN as usual. Another school piloted two-days with each child/parent with ‘meet the principal’ incorporated, etc. Per usual, Ordway kindergarten parents will attend our BTSN.

I especially wish to extend a warm welcome to all of our new families - brand new Ordway Otters! Please do not hesitate to let your child’s teacher or me know if you have any questions or need - we are all here to support your transition to your new school! Same for everyone - please do not be alone with a question or concern.

Finally, sincere gratitude to my entire staff who worked collaboratively to help make every child’s transition back to school as smooth as possible!

Best,

Debra

Wendy Olinger, Music Specialist

Tanith de Boer, Resource Room Teacher

Susan Williams, Extended Resource Room Teacher 

Katrina Hess - Speech and Language Pathologist

Sabrina Lashmet - Tech Specialist

Ordway Otters and their families are invited to bring a picnic and book* (or borrow one from the Ordway Library) to our first annual Book-nic being held on the Ordway front lawn.

*You can borrow a book from the Ordway Library too!

Join us tonight for our very first PTO meeting of the year! We're excited to kick off the new school year and can't wait to share all the exciting plans we have in store. It's the perfect opportunity to learn about upcoming events, initiatives and how you can actively participate in making a difference in our school community. Childcare and pizza will be provided at no cost, courtesy of the PTO! No need to RSVP, just show up and share your support!

Join Ordway at Bainbridge Island's 9th Annual Beach Cleanup! This Sunday, Sept 15 from 9am-12pm at Waterfront Park. Show your school spirit by dressing in your Otterwear as we help make our beaches healthier for people and wildlife. Sign up here. Can't wait to see you there!”

Did you know BISD has a preschool at Blakely and Halilts? Our preschool is an excellent value and meets 4 days a week for 2.5 hours either in the AM or PM. We still have space for a few more students!

This newsletter has great tips for all families as they head back to school - the snack ideas alone make it worth a look!

Our preschools aim to provide a nurturing, culturally responsive environment for every student. With strong foundational skills for early learning success and kindergarten readiness, we empower young learners to develop critical thinking, social-emotional, and academic abilities for lifelong success through engaging experiences and personalized instruction.

13: Reading Picnic (Book-nic!) Front lawn

17: Back to School Night (2nd, 3rd: 5:15/ K, 1, 4: 6:30)

1: School Photo Day

16: Unity Day (Taproot Theater Performance)

25: Jog-a-thon

31- Nov 1 : Conferences