We are thrilled to welcome our students and families back for another wonderful school year! Please join us for a special evening to kick off the new year and connect with our wonderful school community.

When: Wednesday, August 26th

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

We invite you and your students to drop by to:

• Meet your child's teachers for the upcoming year

  
  

• Connect with our wonderful PTA

  
  

• Learn about our vibrant Garden Club

  
  

• Discover more ways to get involved on campus!

  
  

❄️ Summer Construction Update: A Cooler Year Ahead!

You may have noticed some activity around the campus over the break! Construction has been ongoing all summer to install air conditioning throughout our school. We are thrilled to share that the project is almost completely finished.

Because of this extensive project, our dedicated teachers have only just been given the green light to get into their classrooms. They are currently working incredibly hard to unpack, organize, and create warm, welcoming learning spaces for your children in record time. We appreciate your grace and excitement as they put the final touches on their rooms!

We can't wait to see your smiling faces on Wednesday, August 26th, and we hope you can join us.

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

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).

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.

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. 

Naval Avenue Elementary

BremertonSchools.org/NavalAvenue

360-473-4400

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