Bagley’s Monday Message

Bagley Families,

It has been such a special year, full of events to revive the hive! Field Day was a great example of how our community came together for fun and connections. Take a look at the Nectar News this week for photos and videos of the event. I have loved learning from you, parents, your children, and our staff. Thank you for continuing to reach out with new ideas and feedback for our school, so that we can continue to grow a caring and effective learning environment for our students.

We’ll be saying goodbye to three fantastic staff this week. Molly Cady, Kate Wise, and Ann Pulkkinen have been an important part of our school. Molly, as a Distinct classroom IA, Kate, as a special education resource teacher, and Ann, as our social worker. We are excited for the fun life events that are ahead of them but will miss their energy and expertise in supporting our students.

Over the summer, your child can take advantage of some digital apps through their Clever log in on the SPS District website. Reading A-Z and Successmaker are reading and math apps that are set to be individualized to target your child’s learning needs. In addition, our school will be learning more about these math games next year. They are easy to try with your child if you are interested: Math for Love Lessons and Games You can also take advantage of summer food supports. See below for more details.

This summer we will have our school playground accessible and unlocked, via the back gate (by the dumpster). However, if there is any kind of damage to our playground, we will need to re-lock it.

Nectar News

Every Monday teachers will show the Nectar News to share upcoming events, appreciations, and to educate and celebrate varied cultures and school expectations. Check your email/texts for the link.

Celebrate last day of school 6/30 on the playground!

The PTA will be handing out treats to students at the end of the day on the last day of school, and the Bagley playground will be open all afternoon, so stay and play and celebrate the last day of school! Reminder, it is 1-hour early release (1:25pm).

Summer yearbook ordering

If you missed ordering a yearbook, there is still time to get one. Purchase a yearbook.

Summer Food Supports

The City of Seattle Summer Food Program

Provides meals for children ages 1-18 at many locations around the city. All meals are FREE. No sign-up or documentation is required. Kids and teens must be present to receive a meal and meals are eaten on-site. Parents may not pick up meals on behalf of children. Text the word “Food” to 304-304 to find locations. (Envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra “Comida” al 304-304). The sites closest to our school are:

• Bitter Lake Community Center 13035 Linden Ave N. Seattle 98133. Monday through Friday. 7/5-8/25. Lunch 12-1. Snack 3-3:30.
• Broadview-Thompson K-8 13052 Greenwood Ave N. Seattle 98133. Monday through Friday. 7/10-8/4. Breakfast 8:30-9. Lunch 12:30-1.

Healthy Meals Program 206-538-6567

Provides FREE meals for kids, teens under 18, and parents Monday-Friday as well as shelf-stable food for weekends. No meals on 7/4. No sign-up or documentation is required. Site nearest to Daniel Bagley: Aki Kurose Village 11506 Stone Ave N. Seattle 98133 Monday-Friday Lunch 12-12:45. 7/10-8/28.

Summer Library Updates

K-5 Seattle Public Library summer reading suggestions from Ms. Jessica, who visited our school in June:

Rising 3rd-5th graders, get a head start on our new Bagley reading challenge for next school year called 12 to Try!

Rising 6th graders, join the Robert Eagle Staff Middle School summer reading challenge with their summer BINGO Board and a list of RESMS top checkouts from this school year.

Want a Summer Reading Challenge with prizes?

• Seattle Public Library Summer of Learning, read for recognition at your local public library branch.
• Barnes & Noble, read for a free book.
• Half Price Books, read for a free book
• Seattle Arts & Lectures Book Bingo (grownups can join too!), read to enter a prize drawing
• Seahawks Summer Reading Program, read to enter prize drawings.

PTA Updates

PTA Volunteer Appreciation

Tuesday, June 27, 7:30-8:30AM. THANK YOU to everyone who has volunteered this year. We couldn’t do it without you! If you’ve worked with the
PTA, volunteered at a school event, or otherwise supported the Bagley community, please stop by for coffee and pastries in the cafeteria.

Stay connected with the Buzz!

If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the PTA’s weekly newsletter, “the Bagley Buzz.” The newsletter is published every Friday and includes information about school administrative info, events, PTA news, and more!

Incoming Kindergartener Summer playdates

For families with an incoming kindergartener next Fall 2023, the next kinder meet-up is Sunday, June 25th from 10–11:15am at Carkeek Park (meet by playground swings).
There is also a new Facebook group for 2023 kinder families, feel free to join.

Covid update

We had one positive case at our school this week. SPS’s Dashboard will show district COVID trends. Thank you for keeping your children home if they have a COVID symptom as described by the Department Of Health.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, 6/27: PTA Volunteer Appreciation, 7:30-8:30AM in the Cafeteria
Wednesday, 6/28: 5th grade Promotion @ Bethany Community Church, 9-11 AM
Friday, 6/30: Last Day of School, 1 hr early dismissal
Monday, 7/17: Trimester 3 Progress Reports will be available on The Source
Thursday, 8/31: School Tours for new families (1 PM) and Welcome Back Event (5 PM)