We hope you will join us in establishing a warm and caring school where we value and model RESPECT, REASON, RELIABILITY, and RESPONSIBILITY.  I am so proud of our dedicated staff who are committed to working in partnership with our families to meet the needs of our students. 
Jo VanderStoep, Principal

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS  TOP

Main Office:  780-6500
Registrar Carol Stivason:  780-6504
Attendance Line:  780-6600
Principal Jo Vander Stoep:  780-6501
Associate Principal Carla Barton:  780-6502
Counselor:  Mary Jackson 780-6506
Student Support Center:  780-6575
School Nurse:  780-6507
Transportation:  842-4641
Fax:  780-6565
School Website:  www.bainbridge.wednet.edu/sakai

SPECIALISTS AT SAKAI  TOP

Each day your child has one period (45 minutes) with a specialist in P.E., art, music, or band.  Options are as follows:

 FALL SEMESTER
Grade 5:  *Band or P.E. or Art  
Grade 6:  *Band and P.E.  OR  Art and Music

 SPRING SEMESTER
Grade 5: *Band and P.E.  OR  Art and Music
Grade 6: * Band and Art OR  P.E.

*Students should choose this option only if they have prior band experience.

LUNCHES TOP

Hot lunch and/or milk may be purchased on a daily basis.  Single lunches and all milks are purchased on a daily basis when students go through the lunch line.  Multi-day lunch credits are purchased before school as the children arrive.  The purchase of multi-day lunch credits [weekly (5), monthly (20)] etc., is recommended as a way to minimize the need for students to handle money at school.  We are sorry but we are unable to charge any meals.
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHES
Free and reduced lunches are available from the federal government for those who meet certain criteria.  Forms are available at the office and are sent home to all parents once a year in the fall.
MEAL PRICES MILK:   $ .35

ATTENDANCE  TOP

School research consistently shows a clear relationship between school attendance and achievement.  Families are encouraged to avoid scheduling conflicts that will cause students to miss class.  Students returning to school following an absence are required to bring a written note to the teacher or to have called the office regarding the absences.  To report or excuse an absence, please use our “Attendance Hotline” - 780-6600.
If a student is to leave school early, ride a different bus than normal, be picked up after school, etc., please send a note to school.  This helps eliminate confusion for students.  All students arriving late or leaving early are expected to be signed in or out by their parent in the office

INTERNET ACCESS TOP

Communicating directly with parents and the community is very important to us.  Every classroom and work station is equipped with INTERNET, electronic mail and a telephone.  To contact a staff member via the internet, please address messages as follows:
First initial lastname@bainbridge.wednet.edu
For example:  jvanderstoep@bainbridge.wednet.edu

BUSES, WALKERS, and BIKES TOP

Almost all Sakai children ride buses.  Students waiting at bus stops are expected to wait in a safe and appropriate manner.  Students are to follow the directions of their bus driver.  They should remain in their seats and talk in a quiet manner. 
Bus schedules and stops are published in the local paper prior to the beginning of the school year.

An emergency schedule for limited bus service is sent home via the bulletin in the fall.  Limited bus service is usually caused by inclement weather.

BUS NOTES:   If your child is going to get off at other than his/her regular bus stop or desires to ride another bus, a note to that effect must be sent to school.  Without a note, the bus driver can only let a child off at their regular bus stop.

STUDENTS WALKING OR BIKING TO AND FROM SCHOOL:  Because of the unsupervised nature of walking to and from school, we ask the parents to ensure that students know proper pedestrian safety.  Students riding bikes must wear a helmet at all times.  We also require a note giving permission to walk or bike.  This note can be for a specific day or you may write a permanent note for our files.
AUTO DROP OFF AND PICK UP:  In an effort to minimize traffic congestion, all students are encouraged to ride school buses to and from school  Drivers must use extreme caution at all times.  Please park only in designated areas, avoid blocking other cars, and please allow yourself plenty of time!  If you are picking a student up prior to the end of the school day, please park and come to the office to sign your student out.

Supervision of children is not available until 7:40.  It would be appreciated by school personnel if your child did not arrive at school before that time.

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSURES TOP

From time to time “wild weather” causes schools to close or alter time schedules.  The decision to close school or operate on a revised schedule is often made early in the morning.  As soon as a decision is made, the information is given to local TV and radio stations.  Please be sure that your listing of emergency contacts in the office is up to date.  We urge you to have a plan of action established for your household as to where your child should go if you are not home.

EMERGENCY STUDENT PICK UP TOP

In the event of a major emergency (earthquake, etc.) we will implement the following procedures to release students:

HOMEWORK TOP

Homework is an important component of the learning environment.  It provides unique opportunities for extending, enriching, and reinforcing all areas of the curriculum.

CLASSROOM PLACEMENT PROCEDURES TOP

In an effort to assure a fair and consistent district-wide placement procedure, the following process has been adopted:   the teaching staff will provide the building principal and counselor with the necessary information concerning all students considered for placement in the next year’s classrooms.

Parents may provide additional information to assist the staff in meeting the needs of their child.

1. Information will be submitted in writing and turned in to the building principal in the spring of each year.

2. Requests will be stated in terms of child needs rather than teacher names.  Since it is not possible to fairly address all specific teacher requests  due to the volume of students, as well as teacher mobility, requesting a particular teacher is not permitted.

3. The actual placement of students within the classroom will be done by the principal and counselor with the recommendation of the teaching staff.  Those involved in this selection will consider both individual student needs, as well as classroom balances

Student placement is one of the most important things we do.  A great deal of time and effort is put into this process to provide a situation in which each child will learn best, as well as provide representative heterogeneous classes of equal size, each of which can function as a group.  Sakai has a strong staff who do a very fine job of educating your children with your cooperation and support.  With the exception of a very small percentage of children with special needs, the majority are well equipped to adjust to any classroom placement.

EARLY DISMISSAL TOP

Throughout the school year the district has scheduled half day early dismissal.  The purposes of these special days are to provide for extended teachers’ meetings, curriculum development, grade level planning, and preparation for parent conferences.  Please keep a copy of the district calendar handy so you will know when to expect early dismissal days.  Students will be dismissed at 10:45 a.m. on early dismissal days.

PROGRESS REPORTING TO PARENTS       TOP

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled twice during the school year.  At the conference parents receive both an oral and written report on their child’s progress.   School is dismissed early each reporting period for conferences.

The two-way exchange of information is an approach that can give both the teacher and the parents a better understanding of the child and his/her school progress. Parents are encouraged to contact the teacher any time there is a need or concern.   In addition, teachers will provide monthly progress reports to inform you of student’s work completion and achievement.

Conference weeks are scheduled for the 2001-2002 ­ school year  on October 2 - 5 and on  March 11-15.

SCHOOL ZONE TRAFFIC SPEED LIMITS      TOP

To provide a safe and healthy environment for students, staff and users of school properties it is important for vehicles traveling through school zones or accessing District school properties to observe posted speed limits.  The posted speed limit in school zones is 20 Miles per Hour/When Children Are Present.  The definition of “When Children are Present” has been established in the Washington Administrative Code as: 1) School children are occupying or walking within the marked crosswalk.  2) School children are occupying or waiting at the curb or on the shoulder of the roadway and are about to cross the roadway by way of the marked crosswalk.  3) School children are present or walking along the roadway, either on the adjacent sidewalk or, in the absence of sidewalks, on the shoulder within the posted school speed limit zone which extends three hundred feet in either direction from the marked crosswalk.

We would further note that observance of the posted speed limit 20 Miles per Hour/When Children Are Present is required 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year.  Again, for the safety of our students, we encourage all island residents to reduce their vehicle speed and observe posted speed limits when traveling through District school zones.

 NEWSLETTER    TOP

On alternating Thursdays during the school year, the “Coho Connection”, our school newsletter, will be posted on our web page and hard copies sent home with students if requested by parents.  This is an important communication link between school and home and will list coming events for both school and community, PTO news, and other pertinent information.  Please take the time to read the “Coho Connection”.

The school district has set up a list serve of parent e-mail addresses. This list will be used among other things, to e-mail notification of the newsletter being posted on our website.  If you want to put your e-mail address on the listserve, you can go to the district website and enter your e-mail address

If you have community information for publication, it must be submitted to the district Office of Community Relations in writing a week prior to the newsletter distribution.

 LOST AND FOUND TOP

Every day we have several coats, sweaters and other clothing items brought in from the playground.  These are often not claimed.  Parents should urge students to check the “lost and found”.  Parents are also welcome to come in and check for lost items.  Unclaimed items are donated to charity throughout the year.  PLEASE MARK COATS, JACKETS, SWEATERS WITH YOUR STUDENT’S NAME. 

MONEY, VALUABLES, ETC. TOP

Due to the danger of  loss, pupils are requested not to bring more money to school than is needed during the school day.  Valuable jewelry, expensive fountain pens, cameras, radios, “walkmen”, video games, skateboards and playthings should not be brought to school.

GUESTS AT SCHOOL  TOP

Students may not bring other students to school as guests.  Parents are welcome to visit according to district policies and procedures. Prospective students and parents should contact the building principal to arrange visitations.

ILLNESS AT SCHOOL  TOP

Should your child become ill at school (i.e., temperature exceeding 99.6, vomiting, severe coughing) or receives an injury requiring more than primary first aid, he/she will report to the nurse’s office.  Whenever necessary, the office will notify you and arrange for him/her to go home.  In case no one is home during the day, one of the alternate parties you have designated  on the emergency/directory card will be contacted.  It is most important that you provide two local alternates for this purpose. We are unable to care for sick students beyond a reasonable length of time. 

STUDENT DRESS TOP

Student dress and grooming do influence the learning climate of our school.  Dress and appearance which cause disruption of the education process, or present health or safety problems shall not be permitted.  Clothing that advertises or promotes tobacco, drugs, and/or alcohol are likewise not permitted.

Safe footwear is required at all times.  Please be sure that your choice of footwear is appropriate for recess and P.E. activities.  Sakai students will not be allowed to wear hats in the building.  Pants must be able to stay up with or without a belt.

 STUDENT PICTURES TOP

Each fall, arrangements are made with a private photographer and our PTO to take individual pictures of our boys and girls for student records.  As a service to parents, these pictures may be purchased on a pre-paid basis.  Classroom group pictures will also be taken at this time.    Watch the newsletter for further information.

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL TOP

In order for children to receive any medication  while at school, a “Physicians Order For Medication At School” form MUST be completely filled out by both the doctor and the parent and returned to the school prior to the medication administration.

 Medications, other than inhalers, must be brought into the building office by a parent, guardian, or designated adult substitute (NOT THE STUDENT).  Many of these medications are considered controlled substances. This procedural change was recommended by the State Superintendent’s office due to reports of robberies in school buildings to obtain drugs, reports of students selling these substances and because students can become possible robbery targets.  Although there are no known cases of this occurrence in our school district, we feel this is a very significant student safety concern and we will closely follow this recommended procedure.

For students with known anaphylactic reactions, the EPI-PEN is the only form of epinephrine injection that will be accepted for use in the school setting.  The ANA-KIT will no longer be accepted in the schools.  It is our opinion that the EPI-PEN provides a safer and simpler means of administering the medication in the event of an anaphylactic reaction.

 Please feel free to call the school nurse with any questions or concerns.

ACCIDENT INSURANCE  TOP

At the beginning of the school year, we make available either school hours insurance or 24 hour dental and/or life insurance at moderate costs.  Every year a few children are injured even with the best precautions. We hope, if you do not have your own insurance, you will consider insuring your child.  

SAKAI PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION TOP

Sakai is fortunate to have a highly active PTO.  Notices will be sent home regarding PTO meetings and functions. The PTO adds to our parent involvement by providing volunteers, having meetings that explain our educational programs, and providing a representative to a district parent council.  The PTO also provides input on key school issues.  Your participation in PTO is invited.

SAKAI SPIRIT TOP

To recognize students who are respectful, reasonable, responsible, and reliable, “Sakai Spirit” certificates will be awarded.  After the certificate is signed by a parent/guardian, students may return the certificate to the school office.  A monthly drawing will be held and students whose names are drawn will eat pizza lunch with Ms. Barton or Ms. Vander Stoep. Thanks to Thatsasome Pizza for supporting this program.

 VOTER REGISTRATION TOP

People new to the State of Washington or moving to Bainbridge Island may register during school hours at any of the Bainbridge Island schools.

DISCIPLINE POLICY TOP

At Sakai we are proud of our school and committed to providing an educational environment that is pleasant and conducive to learning.  Our goal as a school community (parents, staff, and students) is to promote cooperation, responsibility, mutual respect, and to develop self-direction in our students.  We will emphasize a positive and consistent approach to all matters concerning discipline.  In order to realize these goals, members of the Sakai learning community are expected to be:  respectful, responsible, reasonable, and reliable.

In order to create a favorable learning atmosphere, students will behave in ways that enhance their learning and that of others.

Students are responsible for their own actions and are held accountable for following all school and classroom rules.

DISCIPLINE CYCLE TOP

SERIOUS OFFENSES TOP

For serious offenses, Step 3 or 4 will be initiated.  Examples of serious offenses include the following:

1. Fighting and physical abuse.

2. Defiance of authority and/or disrespect of adults

3. Continuous disruptive behavior

4. Malicious Harassment - The intent to intimidate or harass another person because of, or in any way that is directed toward, the person’s race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin or mental, physical or sensory handicap.

5. Criminal behavior such as arson, theft, vandalism, false alarm, weapons, alcohol or drugs, fireworks, etc. 

NOTE: Referral may be made to outside agencies (law enforcement, fire department, etc.) if necessary. 

State law stipulates a one-year expulsion for students who possess a firearm on school grounds or at school events.  It further states that “if a student acts with malice and displays an instrument that appears to be a firearm” he/she may be suspended for one full year.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES TOP

A complete copy of Bainbridge Island School District policies governing student rights and responsibilities, discipline, corrective actions, sanctions, and due process is available upon request from the principal of each school.  This document includes the following:

It is the policy of the B.I. School District and Sakai Intermediate School not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments and RCW28A.640.010.

The district shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students.  Such equal educational opportunity shall be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or physical, sensory, or mental disabilities.

It is the policy of the Bainbridge Island School District and our school to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment.  Sexual harassment is a form of misconduct which undermines the integrity of the employment relationship and the educational environment.

The district will not tolerate any form of sexual harassment.  The district prohibits sexual harassment in any form by employees, students, volunteers,  parents, or guardians.

Prohibited behaviors include: 

1. Unwelcome touching  

2. Offensive sexual pictures, graffiti, or  photographs  

3. Pressure for dating  

There will be no harassment against any employee, student, volunteer, parent, or guardian on the basis of such person’s race, color, sex, creed, religion, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or for any other reason prohibited by law.  The district will not tolerate any such harassment of any of its employees, students, volunteers, parents, or guardians.
                Prohibited behaviors include: 

1. Bullying or other intimidating behavior 

2. Offensive jokes  

3. Deliberate or unwelcome touching

 COMPLAINT PROCESS  TOP

Informal:  Any individual who believes he or she has been harassed is encouraged to directly inform any alleged harasser that the behavior is offensive, unwelcome, and must stop.

If directly informing the alleged harasser does not result in elimination of the offensive, unwelcome behavior, or if an individual selects not to directly inform the alleged harasser, the individual is strongly encouraged to report orally or in writing the allegations to the district.

The district will take all complaints of harassment seriously and will act to investigate all complaints.  Any student, employee, volunteer, parent, or guardian who believes that he or she has been subjected to harassment in the educational environment or in connection with his or her district employment is strongly encouraged to bring his or her complaint to the immediate attention of his or her principal, supervisor, manager, Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer and/or a district administrator.  The Title IX/Affirmative Officer may also receive formal reports or complaints of harassment. All such complaints will be promptly and fairly investigated and, where appropriate, immediate corrective action will be taken.

RECESS SAFETY PROCEDURES  TOP

1.  HAVE FUN!       PLAY SAFELY!       BE CONSIDERATE!
2.  Playground supervisors are in FULL charge.  Students must cooperate with their instructions.
3.  Parking lots, portable ramps, areas between portables, fences, railings, etc. are off limits.
4.  Students must get permission from playground supervisor to retrieve balls or play equipment that go off school grounds.
5.  Soccer and kickball games are to be played only in the open fields.
6.  Students are not to throw rocks, snowballs, sand, or any objects that could cause injuries.
7.  Chasing is not allowed.  Excessively rough play such as wrestling, touch football, etc. as determined by the supervisors, is not allowed.
8.  No bicycles, skateboards, or roller skates or roller blades are to be used.  No hard balls or bats may be used.  Toy guns, knives, etc. are not to be brought to school.
9.  The end-of-recess bell is a signal to stop all activity and return to class in an orderly manner.

CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH  RECESS PROCEDURES 
(Back to the Handbook Table of contents)

1. Students who break the rules will be removed from the activity by the supervisor in charge.  A time-out may be assigned.
   

2. For continuous disruptive behavior or disrespect of the rights and safety of others, or any serious offense, students will be referred to Step 2 of the discipline cycle.

COHO CAFE GUIDELINES TOP

1.  Follow the 4 “R”s.

2. Be courteous, respectful, and kind to peers and adults.

3. Be safe (walk -- don’t run)

4. Be seated with open food and drink.  Eat food in lunchroom only.

5.  Be seated only on benches.

6. Use “2 foot” voices.

7. Do not throw or steal others’ food.

8. Clean up after yourself and raise your hand to be dismissed.

ASSURED SERVICES   TOP

The following special services and/or programs are available in the Bainbridge Island schools.:

1.  Counseling

2.  Special Education Services

a.  School Psychologist

b.  Speech/Language Pathologist

c.  Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist

d.  Special Education Teachers

e.  Community Learning Program - provides community based instruction and project oriented learning experiences for special education students. 

g.  Other special education services as needed.

3.  School Health Services

4.  Title I/Remedial Assistance Program in Reading

5.  Multi-Cultural Program

6.  English as a Second Language Specialist  

If your child has been involved in any similar programs in another school district or if you wish to know more about any of these services, please talk to the building counselor or principal.  You may also direct your questions to the district Special Services Office by calling 842-2907.

STUDENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION  TOP

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) permits a school district to identify certain information as “directory information” which may be released publicly without the permission of the parent/legal guardian or the student.  The Bainbridge Island School District identifies directory information about the student as the following:  name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, diplomas and awards received, schools attended, and other similar information.

Directory information may be used for purposes such as publication of a student directory, parent organization mailing lists, school yearbooks and newspapers, commencement programs and publication of honor rolls, and other school information about students in the public media. Such information will not be released for commercial purposes.  Principals are responsible for taking precautions against unauthorized or inappropriate use of student directory information.  If a school chooses to publish a student directory, written authorization must be obtained from parent/guardian of each student to be included in the directory.  

Parents/legal guardians and 18 year old students have the right to notify school authorities that directory information is not to be released without their prior written consent.  Any such request must be submitted in writing to the school principal.  Please contact the school office if you have any questions.  

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS  TOP

The School Board normally holds its regular monthly meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.  The public is always welcome.

SAKAI SITE COUNCIL  TOP

The Site Council is charged with the responsibility to provide building-level leadership toward the achievement of the district goals and target objectives.  The Sakai Site Council is composed of three parents, two classroom teachers, one special programs teacher, classified support staff members, and the school administrators.  The council meets on a monthly basis and utilizes the parent newsletter to communicate their activities to the Sakai School community.  Please contact the school office if you have any questions regarding the Site Council.

STUDENT RECORDS  TOP

The Bainbridge Island School District is required by Section 99.7 of federal regulations titled, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), to provide parents annual notification of their FERPA rights.  If parents have a primary or home language other than English, the district will effectively notify them of their rights under this section.

Parents will be notified of their FERPA rights annually by publication in either the student handbook; or by publication in the local newspaper; or at the beginning of each new school year by mail.

The parent or eligible student has a right to:  
1.  Inspect and review the student’s education records;  
2.  Request amendment of the student’s education records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights;  
3.  Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that the act and the regulations in this part authorize disclosure without consent;  
4.  File with the U.S. Department of Education a complaint under Sec. 99.64 concerning alleged failures by the agency to comply with the requirements of the act and this part;  
5.  Obtain a copy of the District Policy 3600: Student Records adopted under Sec. 99.6.  A copy of this policy is available by request at the Bainbridge Island Superintendent’s office located at 8489 Madison Ave. N.E.  
This notice is intended to comply with the applicable requirements in 34 CFR Part 300, 34 CFR Part 99, and WAC 392-172-404.

EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY  TOP

The Bainbridge Island School District #303 complies with all federal rules and regulations and codes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap.  This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities.  Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IS/RCW 28A.85 Officer and/or Section 504 Coordinator.

                Title IX/RCW 28A.85 Officer                   Section 504 Coordinator 

                Ms. Faith Chapel                                  Mr. Ken Crawford

                8499 Madison Ave.                               8499 Madison Ave.

                Bainbridge Island, WA 98110                  Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

                (206) 842-4714                                     (206) 842-4714

INTEGRATED VEGETATION AND PEST MANAGEMENT TOP

To provide a safe and healthy environment for students, staff and users of school properties, the Bainbridge Island School District has adopted an Integrated Vegetation and Pest Management  (IPM) Program for managing undesired vegetation and pests.  The District has implemented the IPM program since the fall of 1997.  The IPM program is an ecological approach to suppressing pest populations (i.e. weeds, insects and diseases, etc.) in which alternative pest controls are considered, and where practical, implemented, before chemical controls are used so that pests are kept at acceptable levels in effective, economical, and environmentally safe ways.

The District manages undesired vegetation and pests in a manner that minimizes the use of pesticides, minimizes the risk to human health and minimizes the risk to the environment.  The District performs regular monitoring to determine when treatments are needed and employs physical, biological, chemical and educational tactics to prevent intolerable damage or annoyance from undesired vegetation or pests.   If use of a pesticide is determined to be the most effective, economical and environmentally least toxic approach, it’s application is timed to minimize adverse effects to human health and beneficial organisms.  In addition, pest control activities are conducted only after consideration is given to the effect on classroom activities.

To notify students, staff, parents and users of school properties of a planned pesticide or fertilizer application, signs will be posted a minimum 48 hours in advance, except when the District Safety Officer or his/her designee determines that immediate action is required.  If immediate action is required, signs will still be posted.  Signs will be placed at the primary point of entry to the school grounds, in the school office, and at the location of the application and list the name of the pesticide or fertilizer; the date and time of the planned application; the rate of the application; the area to be treated; and the name and telephone number of the contact person.  Similar information will also be available by calling the District Pest Management Hotline at 206-780-1885.

The District Grounds Department makes an effort to apply fertilizer to lawn areas when students and staff are not present.  Exact dates for fertilizer application vary each year dependent upon the school calendar and weather conditions.  Generally, fertilizer is applied during late September, late March or early April, late June and early August.

History of Sonoji Sakai   TOP

Mr. Sakai was a first generation or Issei man of Japanese ancestry. He came to Bainbridge Island in 1915 and began farming in 1918.  The Sakai family property along Madison Avenue is now the site of our School District facilities including Ordway Elementary and Commodore Center. Mr. Sakai and his wife raised six children and instilled the value of education in them.  They all graduated from Bainbridge High School. 

When the U.S. declared war against Japan, Mr. Sakai and his family were interned in relocation camps.  After nearly four years, the Sakai family was allowed to return to their Bainbridge Island home.  When the time came for needing building sites for the new school in our district, the Sakai family offered a portion of their land at a nominal cost. 

Mr. Sakai passed away in 1957.  Through all his struggles during his pioneering years and his relocation camp years, Mr. Sakai remained a hard working upbeat person whose spirit and perseverance instilled great values in his children.  He valued education and was grateful for the opportunities it opened for his children.

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9343 Sportsman Club Road Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 
Phone: (206)780-6500 Fax: (206)780-6565 Attendance Line: (206)780-6600
Principal: Jo VanderStoep

9343 Sportsman Club Road     Bainbridge Island, WA   98110   
Phone: (206)780-6500     Fax: (206)780-6565     Attendance Line: (206)780-6600
Principal: Jo VanderStoep   Web Questions? Adam Rabinowitz