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Get a glimpse of the many great items for sale at the Wilkes Auction! Here's just a few...
  • Be part of Team USA (Item 308) with this 2010 Winter Olympic Sweater.

  • Do you love fine wine? Leonetti Cellars of Walla Walla is one of the best! (Item 102) From our own Diane Leonetti!

  • Need a night away with your honey? The Alexis Hotel (Item 317) in Seattle is just what you need for a quick getaway.

  • Try your luck at the raffle for a pair of premium seats to the sold-out U2 concert on June 20th!

  • GlassyBaby candles holders will light up your room and your life. (Item 111) Go to www.glassybaby.com and get a preview of all the beautiful colors.


    • For all the exciting items click here.

    Buy your Auction Tickets now!


    Ties that Bind
    Building Our Community



    Kiana Lodge
    Saturday, March 13, 2010
    5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

    Visit the Wilkes Auction Site to purchase tickets; make a donation for teacher tickets; make a cash donation; or donate an item or service.

    Do you have questions about the auction? Click here for answers to many frequently asked questions. One BIG change from previous years - no shuttle, park directly at Kiana Lodge!

    See you at the Auction!

    Bainbridge Schools Foundation Breakfast!

    Mark your calendars for the "Rise to the Challenge" Spring Breakfast on March 19th, 7 am at Woodward Middle School featuring mountain climber Ed Viesturs. The Bainbridge Schools Foundation (BSF) is hoping to raise $200,000 for our schools.

    Email the Bainbridge Schools Foundation now to reserve your seat!


    Rise to the Challenge Breakfast

    Whale Watch Newsletter

    The March Whale Watch Newsletter is available! Check out the latest news!
    February Whale Watch Newsletter
    January Whale Watch Newsletter
    December Whale Watch Newsletter
    November Whale Watch Newsletter
    October Whale Watch Newsletter
    September Whale Watch Newsletter

    District Online Resources that YOU can use at home!

    When the need to find information arises at home, excellent resources are available through our school's website. From the Wilkes homepage, scroll down the gray left sidebar to the Library link. On the library homepage, you will find links to: Library search; Enchanted Learning; World Book; District Online Resources; and Tumblebooks.

    For more information on the resources and passwords click here.

    **Keep your eyes open for our Junior Librarians during Open House/Science Fair. They will be wearing badges advertising their knowledge of these resources. They would be delighted to provide a demo for you that evening on a classroom or library computer.**

    Please contact Lynne Ukich if you have any questions, or stop by the library anytime for a demonstration.
    Email: lukich@bainbridge.wednet.edu
    Phone: 780-3056

    Calendar of Upcoming Events

    March
    3-5 Conference Day - No School
    12 9:00 PTO Meeting
    13 PTO Auction - Kiana Lodge
    14 Daylight Savings time begins
    17 St. Patrick's Day
    25 Science Fair/Open House
    April
    Mar 29-Apr 2 Spring Break
    5 2:30 Site Council
    7 Early Release - 10:50AM
    16 9:00 PTO Meeting
    23 EarthDay Sunflower planting
    28 – 1st Grade Music Assembly

    Sally Foster - Order Online

    Online sales can be made now until the end of the school year at www.sallyfoster.com.

    To order online and have 52% of your purchase go to Wilkes:
  • Go to www.sallyfoster.com.
  • After selecting your items and clicking on "check out," click on "Give credit to a School or Group."
  • Enter either (1) seller code 292246 or (2) "Wilkes" or "Bainbridge Island, WA 98110" then choose Wilkes from the schools listed.
  • Proceed with checkout.
  • Your purchase will be delivered right to your home!
  • Free shipping for orders over $70.


    • If you have any questions, please contact Janet Usellis at 780-1820 or usellis@earthlink.net.

    New Foreign Languages Classes!

    Is your child interested in taking Spanish or French lessons after school? To learn more, check out the flier click here.

  • Calendar of Spanish classes
  • Calendar of French classes

    • Bus Routes for 2009-10

    For Bus Routes : click here

    Interesting news articles

    - Read about the lawsuit that the School District was involved with regarding state funding: click here

    - Read about PTOs carrying a new load to help with essentials due to funding cuts in education: click here

    - Use everyday opportunities to talk to your kids about being online and how to be safe. Need some guidance and advice about talking to your kids? click here

    New School Hours for 2009-2010:

    7:50 am - 2:15 pm

    Wilkes PTO Mission Statement

    The Wilkes PTO is a volunteer based organization made up of parents, legal guardians, faculty and staff of Captain Charles Wilkes Elementary School. Wilkes PTO sponsors assistance to teachers in the classroom setting, raises funds for supplemental educational materials and experiences, supports school and family social interaction, and provides a non-biased forum for sharing information on issues that impact our children. Our mission is to foster a positive learning climate, which encourages academic and social growth for all Wilkes students.