Cherrydale Primary School

Happy Wednesday Cherrydale Families!

As we find ourselves in our first full week of school, I want to take a moment to share with you important updates regarding parking and teacher availability to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.

Our parking facilities are extremely limited, and we have received feedback from our neighbors expressing concerns about blocked driveways and congestion. Our school offers valet service for all grade levels to help manage the situation more effectively. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this service to facilitate a smoother drop-off and pick-up process. Please see the map below that shows where you can access our valet service for your child’s grade level. Valet services begin at 9:00AM for arrival and we begin dismissing students at 3:30pm.

Our teachers are fully dedicated to instructional time from 9:05AM to 3:35PM. During this time, they are focused on teaching and cannot engage in discussions. Our teachers are available the half hour before school begins and the half hour after school ends if families would like to connect with them. I would encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher through ParentSquare or email if you would like to set up a time to connect. This will ensure that our teachers can provide their full attention to both their students and parent questions and concerns.

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding! We appreciate your support in helping us create a safe, organized, and productive environment for our students.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our school office at (253) 983-2500.

Warm Regards,

Christine Firth, Principal

If your student has Cherrydale siblings, the older child will join the younger at their designated

spot for arrival/dismissal.

• Kindergarten families enter their drop off / pick up zone via ‘D’ street (blue line on map).
• 1st and 2nd grade families enter their drop off/ pick zone via 'B' or 'C' street (red line on map).
• 3rd grade, Uriarte, and Yoon families enter their drop off/pick up zone via B street (green line on the map).

The District began offering Transitional Kindergarten (TK) at Anderson Island Elementary School this year. Based on enrollment capacity, we have decided to offer TK at Cherrydale Primary School and Chloe Clark Elementary School, beginning in November.

Transitional Kindergarten is an early learning program for children who do not have access to high-

quality early learning experiences prior to kindergarten. A screening process is used to determine

whether a child qualifies for the program. We have waitlists for both Cherrydale Primary and Chloe

Clark Elementary, with strong interest at both schools.

Students qualify through an application and screening process. This free program is available for

children who will turn 4 years old by August 31, 2024, and are not currently enrolled in an early learning program and demonstrate financial, academic, and/or social-emotional needs. Transitional Kindergarten will focus on essential academics, social-emotional skills, and learning habits to empower children as they launch into their academic journey.

Please visit our TK informational page, which includes an interest form to complete for families who are district residents and considering TK.

09/16 - Picture Day

09/17 - Purple Up!

09/18 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

09/18 - School Board Meeting 6PM

09/25 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

Accessing PTA info has become easier! Everything you need is on their Cherrydale PTA page. One stop shopping with all their links for joining the PTA, volunteer sign ups, fundraising and more!

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 DOG Kick off information coming soon.

Our Watch Dads Of Great Students are the BEST!

Students are so excited when their Family Member(s) come to volunteer!

Contact cherrydalewatchdogs@yahoo.com for schedule of opportunities!

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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!

Click to view menu on website (scroll down to find the current month) or you can print the attachment below.

As of this year, all Cherrydale students will have the opportunity to have one breakfast and one lunch for free every day! If a student chooses a second entrée, it will be charged to student’s account. In mid-September, every family will be encouraged to complete a Free and Reduced Meal application, as this data is used to potentially keep this program going for next year!

Cherrydale Planned Absence Request

Attendance & Dismissal/Transportation Changes

Adverse Weather Information

Skyward Family Access

ParentSquare

Enrollment/Withdrawals/Transfers

Food Service

Student Fees & Fines

Transportation

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for reliable and convenient before and after school childcare for your student? This daycare is run by Right At School but is physically located here at Cherrydale. Click Right At School at Cherrydale for their website.

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
Kari Terjeson, Director of Student Services
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
253-983-2238
kterjeson@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).