Hi Naval Avenue Families,

Welcome to the new school year! We are so excited to see you and your students again for another wonderful school year. In the sections below you will find important dates and information. However, there are two topics that I wanted you to have information about before the start of the school year.

The first update is on the progress of the construction going on at our school this year. Things are moving along with the project to add air conditioning to the school. This has been a big undertaking but great progress has been made. There is still some construction going on, but we are hoping that finishes up with in the next couple of weeks.

Our second topic is about the House System. We are excited to announce that our school will be implementing a program called the House System this year. This system was created by the Ron Clark Academy (RCA), and it has a proven track record of creating a positive school climate and culture that is embraced by students, staff, and families. We want our students to look forward to coming to school each day, and schools around the world that have implemented the program have reported many positive outcomes, such as a decrease in discipline referrals, more positive relationships among peers and staff, better school attendance, and improvements in academic performance. This is because the system encourages students to take ownership of their learning and behavior while working together to achieve common goals.

A key element of the House System is the way that it increases students’ motivation to succeed in school by fostering a sense of belonging among all students and staff, and parents often report feeling more connected to the school community as well. To achieve this, each student will be a part of one of eight houses and will have the opportunity to participate in house-specific events and activities throughout the year. (Parents will have some opportunities to participate, too!) By being a part of a house, every child has a smaller group within the larger school community. In other words, every student will have “a crew and a cause.” Additionally, students will have the opportunity to take on leadership roles within their houses, such as serving as heads of house, heads of committees, or organizers of house events.

Throughout the school year, students will have the opportunity to receive points for their houses. Points are awarded for going above and beyond expectations in areas such as academic achievement, character, school spirit, and uplifting others. While points are not the primary purpose of this program, when students work together to earn points for their houses, they celebrate, support, and encourage one another to achieve excellence. The house who earns the most points at the end of the year will be named the House Champions!

We are confident that the RCA House System will be a valuable addition to our school community, and we look forward to seeing its positive impact on our students. Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to see the effect this system will have on our students.

Sincerely,

Ms. Korene Calderwood

You will find information below to help you prepare for the start of the school year:

Open House: Our Open House will be Wednesday, August 26th from 5:00-6:00 PM. We look forward to seeing students and families there!

Finding Out My Child's Teacher: This information will be available on SkywardQ (the updated version of Skyward), Wednesday, 8/26, and at our Open House. If you are not able to make to Open House, many adults will be avaible the first day of school to help your child know where their classroom is. If you need help with SkywardQ, contact our office.

First Day of School (First-Fifth Grades): Our first day of school will be Monday, August 31st for all grades except kindergarten. This will be an early release day, ending at 1:40 PM. We will still have an early release day on Wednesday as usual.

Kindergarten Information:

• Kindergarten student's first day of school will be, Thursday, September 3rd.
• Teachers will be reaching out to families for WaKIDS conferences on Monday, 8/31; Tuesday, 9/1; or Wednesday, 9/2. These meetings are so that teachers can get to know each family and student individually, so look for information to come out in the next few weeks.

School Hours: Our schedule will remain the same as last year:

• 8:55 AM - School doors open for students
• 9:05 AM - 3:35 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
• 9:05 AM - 1:40 PM on Wednesdays

To create a safer arrival and dismissal, we need your help! Please reference the map on the following page for our drop-off and pick-up procedures. Para que la llegada y la salida sean más seguras, ¡necesitamos su ayuda! Consulte el siguiente mapa para conocer nuestros procedimientos de entrega y recogida.

• 🟢Green zone: Please only drop off and pick up students in the green zone on the school side of Olympic Avenue. 

• Zona verde: Por favor, deje y recoja a los estudiantes únicamente en la zona verde del lado escolar de Olympic Avenue.

• 🔵Blue zone: The blue zone is where cars wait to turn on to Olympic Avenue. Please do not leave your vehicle unattended if you are waiting on 8th street. It is a no parking zone and causes the road to be dangerously narrow.

• La zona azul es donde los autos esperan para girar hacia Olympic Avenue. No deje su vehículo desatendido si está esperando en 8th Street. Es una zona donde no se permite estacionar y hace que la calle sea peligrosamente estrecha.

• 🔴Red zone: The red zones are no parking, stopping, or standing areas. Please do not park or wait in the red zones as it is unsafe for students. This is especially important at the corner of 8th and Olympic because drivers cannot see people in the crosswalk. Parking enforcement could ticket you in these areas.

• Zona roja: Las zonas rojas son áreas en las que no se permite estacionar, detenerse ni permanecer de pie. No estacione ni espere en las zonas rojas, ya que no es seguro para los estudiantes. Esto es especialmente importante en la esquina de 8th y Olympic, porque los conductores no pueden ver a las personas en el cruce de peatones. Los agentes de control de estacionamiento podrían multarlo en estas áreas.

• 🟡Yellow zone: The yellow zone is for buses only. Please do not block the entrance or exit.

• La zona amarilla es solo para autobuses. No bloquee la entrada ni la salida.

Parking and walking over to the school in the neighborhood between Rainier Avenue and Olympic Avenue or on 7th Street is highly recommended. Se recomienda encarecidamente estacionar y caminar hasta la escuela en el vecindario entre Rainier Avenue y Olympic Avenue o en 7th Street.

Asegúrese de informar al maestro de su estudiante sobre su plan de regreso a casa (autobús, recogida o caminata). Si es necesario, asegúrese de llamar una hora antes de que finalice la escuela para informar sobre cualquier cambio en su plan de regreso a casa.

Thank you for your cooperation!

¡Gracias por su colaboración!

Skyward was updated over the summer! The new version—SkywardQ—is more user-friendly and intuitive. Your login credentials remain the exact same.

Action Required for Families:

• Mobile App: Delete the old Skyward app and download the NEW Skyward app on your device.

• Desktop Users: Update any saved browser bookmarks with the new URL is: https://www.q.wa-k12.net/bremerSTS 

Need a login or assistance? Please contact your child’s school office. For details and guides, visit bremertonschools.org/skywardq.

The Bremerton School District uses ParentSquare for all school and classroom communications. Messages are delivered in your preferred language via email, text, or the app, and you can message your child’s teachers directly.

• Download the App: Get the free ParentSquare app (iOS/Android) or log in at parentsquare.com to update your notification preferences.

• Account Setup: Accounts are created automatically using your Skyward contact info. Unregistered parents will receive an invitation link the week of August 24, but you can activate your account anytime on the website using your SkywardQ email.

Need help? Contact us at Communications@BremertonSchools.org with your name, student's name, and school.

Dear Naval Avenue families:

Bremerton School District is committed to supporting every student's social, emotional, and behavioral well-being. SEL screening provides school staff with valuable information about how students are feeling, interacting with others, and engaging at school.

The results help schools better understand student needs at both the individual and school-wide levels. This information is used to create supportive learning environments, identify students who may benefit from additional support, and guide school-wide planning to help all students succeed.

Families who do not want their child to participate in the SEL screening may opt out by contacting their child's homeroom teacher or school counselor before September 7, 2026. The teacher or counselor will explain the opt-out process and ensure the student is not included in the screening.

To see what students will be asked on our screeners, you can view the questions here:

Fundamentals Questions (1st and 2nd grade only)

Fundamentals Questions (3-12)

MySAEBRS Questions (3-12)

Thank you.

1st Bell: Breakfast at the Bell, 8:55am

2nd Bell: School in Session, 9:05am

Dismissal Bell: 3:35pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)

Early Dismissal Bell: 1:40pm (Wednesdays only)

For late drop-off's/late pick-up's, please make sure to go to the office (you can park on Olympic Avenue).

8/31: First Day of School (Grades 1-12)

9/3: First Day of School (Kindergarten)

9/7: Labor Day (No School)

9/9: McTakeover PTA Fundraiser from 5:00-7:00

9/15: First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month

The Bremerton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Carol Bailie at 360.473.1026, or the Section 504 Coordinator, Mark Mayfield at 360.473.4702. Mailing address: 134 Marion Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312. 

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