
Cherrydale Primary School
Cheetah Newsletter December 08, 2023
From the Office
The window for Kindergarten Highly Capable referrals is now open until 12/20/23. Please refer to the forms located on the district website and submit them to your student's teacher or the front office no later than 12/20/23 .
The window is for Kindergarten ONLY. No other grade levels will be accepted at this time. Late applications will not be accepted. Kindergarten testing will begin after winter break with services to begin mid-February if a student qualifies.
~ Principal Ryan Douglas
December 2023
12/13 - ACE Day - 2:35 release
12/15 - PTA Recess Takeover / Spirit Gear Day
12/19 - Purple Up!
12/19 - SHS Band & Choir Holiday Tour 1:30
12/20- ACE Day - 2:35 release
12/21 - Annual Holiday Tree Lighting 5-5:30PM
12/22 - Holiday Sing Along (2 assemblies)
12/22 - PTA Polar Express Hot Cocoa / Pajama Day / Winter Break Send Off
12/23 - 01/07 - Winter Break - No School
December'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.
There are several fun events coming up this month and PTA can use your help! Please see the QR codes or links below each flyer to sign up. Thank you for helping us make this a fun December at Cherrydale!
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.
Counselor's Corner
Love & Logic Articles From Our Counselor
Would a weekly bag of groceries help your family? Click Weekend Groceries for more information
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!
From Nurse Emily
Although each child should have an extra set of clothes in their backpack, there are still cases when clothes are needed in the health room, especially elastic waistband pants and leggings. If you have any to donate that your kids have outgrown, they would be appreciated.
See Health Guidance Handout attachment below
See TPCHD School Exclusions attachment below
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