
Cherrydale Primary School
Cheetah Newsletter January 12, 2024
No School Monday, January 15
From the Office
Happy New Year! The end of January will bring the end of the semester and report cards will be completed in February. Our District Director of Teaching and Learning, Laurie Vallieres, has outlined the reporting process in an informative letter you can view in the original ParentSquare post HERE. This letter gives detailed information to help families interpret their child's report card.
We are looking forward to 2024 and all it has in store!
~ Principal Ryan Douglas
Important Reminders
Adverse Weather Information
From time to time throughout the school year, weather may force a change in the normal operating routine of the district. Steilacoom Historical School District (SHSD) has in place both a process to make decisions concerning cancellation or delay of school, and a communication system to share this information with students and parents. We will make every effort to adhere to the established school calendar, however the safety of students and employees is the highest priority. Click to see the district's Adverse Weather Information Q & A for clarification.
Devices at School
We deeply appreciate your understanding and cooperation in our efforts to create a focused learning environment. To maintain a distraction-free school day, we kindly request that students keep their cell phones and personal technological devices like smart watches in their backpacks during school hours. If your child's watch can be set in 'School Mode', the watch may be worn at school as long as it does not present a distraction. This policy helps ensure that our students can fully engage in their education and foster a positive learning atmosphere. Thank you for your support in helping us provide the best educational experience for our students.
Attendance & Dismissal
Report an Absence - Call/email the Office or reply to PSQ Alert
- Please let us know as soon YOU know
Report an Early Release - Call the Office
- Please try not to pick up in the last 45 minutes of day
Report a Change in Dismissal - Call the Office
- Please let us know prior to last 45 minutes of the day
Report a Planned Absence - Fill out Planned Absence Request
- Form is also attached under Helpful Links
Please notify the office to excuse your student's absence. Without Parent to Office communication an absence remains unexcused. Call 253-983-2500 or email cherrydaleoffice@steilacoom.k12.wa.us to report an absence or change to dismissal.
Click here to see the link for more information about attendance, early dismissals and change to end of day dismissal. Thank you!
Would you like to substitute at Cherrydale?
Happy New Year! If a part time job is in your new year's plans, consider becoming a substitute teacher! This can be a flexible opportunity that matches up with your child's schedule, and we are always looking for subs for our sub pool! For more information about the qualifications required as well as the application, please see HERE!
January 2024
01/15 - MLK, Jr Day - No School
01/16 - Purple Up!
01/17 - ACE Day - 2:35 Release
01/19 - PTA Recess Takeover
01/22 - West Pierce Fire Safety Week
01/24 - ACE Day - 2:35 Release
01/26 - Half Day 12:35 release - Semester Prep
01/31 - ACE Day - 2:35 Release
02/07 - PTA Talent Show
02/16 - PTA Recess Takeover
January's Menu
Click to view menu on website (scroll down to find the current month) or you can print the attachment below.
Please discuss each day's menu choices with your student to prepare them to make their choice. Keep in mind that breakfast is $2.50 and lunch is $3.75, unless you have been approved for Free or Reduced Breakfast & Lunch benefits.
PTA Happenings
Check out the Cherrydale Families Facebook page!
For more information about the PTA, click Cherrydale PTA
To contact the PTA, email them at CherrydalePTA@gmail.com
To get clearance so you can help with upcoming PTA events (or ANY Cherrydale events), click Volunteer at Cherrydale. Once you are cleared you can let the PTA know of your interest and availability. You MUST be a CLEARED volunteer to help with any events or to participate in anything on the Cherrydale Campus.
Watch D.O.G.S.
Our Watch Dads Of Great Students are the BEST!
Our students are so excited when their Family Member(s) come to volunteer!
Contact cherrydalewatchdogs@yahoo.com for schedule of opportunities!
Counselor's Corner
Love & Logic Articles From Our Counselor
Would picking up a weekly bag of non-perishable groceries help your family? To participate on Cherrydale's Weekend Grocery Program, send a ParentSquare message to Lanae Olson (Cherrydale's School Counselor) or leave her a voicemail at 253-983-2504. Click here to see original post.
Looking for a way to help others? Click Steilacoom Food Pantry and Caring for Kids
A big thank you to all of the PeaceBuilders "Helping Others" in our community!
Helpful Links
Cherrydale Primary School
Phone: (253) 983-2500
Email: cherrydaleoffice@steilacoom.k12.wa.us
Website: https://www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/
Location: 1201 Galloway Street, Steilacoom, WA, USA
Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1 provides equal access to all programs or activities without discrimination based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, 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. Allegations or concerns can be reported to the following staff:
Issues related to Section 504
Gudrun Sullivan, Executive Director of Student Services
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
253-983-2238
gusullivan@steilacoom.k12.wa.us
Issues related to Title IX, Title VII, ADA, Civil Rights
Susanne Beauchaine, Executive Director for Human Resources
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
253-983-2220
sbeauchaine@steilacoom.k12.wa.us
The complaint procedure for any allegations of discrimination can be found in District Board Policy 3210P (students) and 5010P (employees).
Secretary at Cherrydale Primary School in Steilacoom, Washington