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Commodore Connections March 2026

Posted Date: 03/01/26 (04:00 PM)
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Community Updates

March 1, 2026
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Welcome to March!

Spring is in the air! The sunshine and daffodils are a positive sign for warmer days ahead. We had another busy month at Commodore with information nights, transition to 2nd semester, Odyssey student conferences, and a science fair! We know how to keep our weeks engaging and active.

March is a long month without any breaks for us...which will help all of us with routines and consistent schedules. We will celebrate Women's History Month and focus on all of the incredible contributions of women throughout history and in our contemporary lives in the U.S. and the world. The winter Olympics definitely highlighted the spirit of female athletes!

As a college basketball fan, I also love the excitement and energy of NCAA March Madness...and this year should be exciting with so many teams playing well. We may need to bring back our staff March Madness basketball challenge! Ryan is still the reigning champ! Let's Go!

Finding joy and reasons to celebrate daily with our students, colleagues, and families helps to make our community a safe and supportive place for all, even when the daily news seems overwhelming. I am grateful for our tiny corner of the world on Bainbridge Island and at COS k-12.

Thank you all for your support and commitment to COS K-12! If you have any questions, please reach out to me.

Warmly,
Tricia Corsetti, Principal
tcorsetti@bisd303.org
 
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Commodore Options K-12 Updates


  1. Enrollment for 2026-27: We have had a busy and successful enrollment month. Thank you to all who have helped with tours and information events. We will continue to accept applications for Mosaic and EHHS as space allows, and our Odyssey waitlist will managed throughout spring. Thank you all and please spread the word about our programs!! Please visit our website for more details.
  2. School Lunch: If you have any questions about school lunch menus, student accounts or if you need any financial assistance, please visit the BISD FOOD SERVICES link.
  3. Parent Volunteer Process with BISD: Please go to the BISD Parent Volunteer link to complete the process.
  4. We have three active and supportive PTOs in our building. Thank you for your support. PLEASE DONATE AT THIS LINK!
  5. Bainbridge Schools Foundation (BSF) helps to support ALL of our schools by funding intervention, library resources, and BISD budget support. PLEASE DONATE TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS!

Thank you all for supporting our efforts!

Highly Capable Update

The Spring Highly Capable referral window will close on March 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM. This is the final week to submit referrals.
Important Information:
  • All 2nd and 5th grade students will automatically be considered in this round — no referral is necessary for these grade levels.
  • Students in grades K-1, 3-4, 6–11 may be referred by parents/guardians, teachers, or community members if they were not new to the district in the fall.
If you are considering a referral, please be sure to submit all materials before the March 6th deadline. Late referrals cannot be accepted.
For full details and to access the referral form, please visit:

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Family Resources

Please review the BISD Family Handbook for all information regarding policies, procedures, schedules, and community resources.


Character Strong Parent Resources and information:

Bainbridge Youth Services: Offers free and confidential youth counseling, parenting support classes and counseling services, in addition to free tutoring. Please check out the wonderful services of BYS.
https://www.askbys.org/parent-resources/

Upcoming Events

Please follow the BISD website for upcoming events, school schedules, and additional calendar items.


3/8 Daylight Savings Begins! Check alarms!
3/13 8:30 OPTO hosts community breakfast for local professionals to learn about Odyssey
3/17 St. Patrick's Day!

Spring Break: 4/6-4/10

Each program will share updates and additional events through Parent Square emails.
 

Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to a wonderful 2025-26 academic year! We communicate to each program through Parent Square, so please keep emails updated and you can choose your school preferences.


Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The BISD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. 

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent
206-780-1058
khaizlip@bisd303.org
Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Annalisa Sanchez, Director of Student Services
206-780-1069
asanchez@bisd303.org
Maria Kuffel
206-780-1088
mkuffel@bisd303.org
BISD #303
8489 Madison Avenue North Bainbridge Island, WA 98110