Crownhill Chats

Dear Crownhill Families,

No matter how hard I try to hang on to the summer heat, eventually I have to embrace that the weather changes and it is time to put the swimsuit and t-shirts away (believe it or not, this only happened a few weeks ago). As the fall season brings colorful changes all around us, we’re embracing change as a theme here at Crownhill this year. This year has been a time for exploring new ideas, trying fresh approaches, and adapting strategies to meet the unique needs of our students. Just as the leaves transform, we're excited to grow and evolve together, fostering a school environment that welcomes curiosity, resilience, and innovation. We are excited for the many upcoming events and opportunities to connect as a school community. November and December are busy months that are filled with learning, celebrations, and more. As always, we are committed to ensuring a positive school experience for each student and appreciate your continued partnership.

Supporting Our Students Through an Equitable Lens

At Crownhill Elementary, we believe in supporting the needs of all students first through an equitable lens, providing every child with the opportunity to thrive. Our goal is to create an inclusive and respectful environment where each student feels valued and ready to learn. While we are deep into the school year, we felt that a refresher of our approach and sharing some resources would be valuable. If you would like to read more, please reference the Bremerton School District Student Handbook. This has ample information on our approach to supporting student needs, harassments or bullying, attendance and more.

Upcoming Dates to Remember

- **Veterans Day (No School)** – Monday, November 11

- **Thanksgiving Break** – Wednesday, November 27 – Friday, November 29

- **Winter Break** – Monday, December 23 – Friday, January 3, 2025

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

To ensure the safety and smooth flow of traffic, please follow our designated pick-up and drop-off procedures. We ask families to be patient and follow the outlined process to ensure all students can arrive and leave safely. Please visit our website to review the [Crownhill Pick-Up and Drop-Off Procedures](https://www.bremertonschools.org/pickupdropoff) and share them with anyone responsible for bringing or picking up your child.

Winter Celebrations

In December, classrooms will celebrate the season through inclusive, cultural activities that showcase the diversity within our community. Teachers will share more details with families about specific plans for each class.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making Crownhill a great place for our students to learn and grow.

Crownhill Mission and Vision:

CH Mission: We ensure high levels of learning for all to prepare students to achieve their future goals

CH Vision: Our Crownhill community is safe for ALL to learn and grow

Thank you for being a part of the Crownhill Elementary family!

Warm regards,

Sam Cameron

Crownhill Lead Learner and Principal

10/14- Indigenous Peoples' Day- NO SCHOOL

10/18- House Meetings (k-2 learning in classrooms about House Foveo)

10/21-10/23- 5th Grade Outdoor Education Field Trip to Lake Crescent

10/29- PTA Trunk or Treat 5-6:30pm

11/1- NON STUDENT DAY (no school)

11/2- PTA Craft Fair at Crownhill

11/6-11/8- Parent Teacher Conferences (11/6 is 4-5:30, 7th and 8th all day)

11/11- Veteran's Day (no school)

11/15- Spirit Assembly

11/28-11/29- Thanksgiving Break

Counselor's Update:

Our focus from Ms.Cox this month is around Bullying. Please take a look at the link below and read her update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MGnd7oBhnhEiGAFW8wrKkAaUD4UXZAc69B5JyTKRp3Y/edit

Dean's Focus:

This month, Ms.Osburn is highlighting using an assertive voice as a parenting and teaching technique. This approach comes from Conscious Discipline, a theory of practice that we use in our daily interactions with students. Here is the link: https://consciousdiscipline.com/cd-for-parents-how-do-i-respond-when-other-children-are-being-mean-to-mine/

Crownhill Gear:

We are bringing back Spirit Friday's where students are encouraged to wear anything Crownhill or relating to our House System. If you would like to purchase gear, please use the link below with delivery dates throughout the year! https://crownhill.bremertonschools.org/index.php?pageID=smartSiteFeed&feed=%5B%22%7B%5C%22id%5C%22%3A%5C%2227510%5C%22%2C%5C%22source%5C%22%3A%5C%22schools%5C%22%7D%22%5D&articleID=37353642

Crownhill PTA:

Hello Crownhill Families!

We are so excited about a number of activities and events coming up! You should have received a pledge sheet for the Read-a-Thon for Recess, which runs through the end of the month. Our Trunk-or-Treat is on Tuesday, October 29th from 5pm to 6:30pm. Our Annual Craft Fair & Silent Auction on November 2nd from 9am to 4pm. And the Book Fair kicks off Wednesday, November 6 at Ballast Books for an all-day store takeover followed by sales during Conferences on Thursday, 11/7 and Friday, 11/8, at the school! There are SO many options for family involvement this month - we hope to see you at something! For the most up-to-date information, you can find us on Facebook @CrownhillElementaryPTA or our website www.crownhillpta.givebacks.com

If you’d like to volunteer your time at the Book Fair, Craft Fair or host a trunk for Trunk-or-Treat, please contact us at crownhillelementarypta@gmail.com. We are also accepting donations of candy or other small items to pass out at Trunk-or-Treat in the Main Office.

Our next General PTA meeting is Tuesday, November 12 at 5:00pm!

Arrivall/Dismissal Procedure:

Please take a look at the procedures outlined below. We will be posting signage to help ensure safety and efficiency during arrival/dismissal times.

• Please be as fast as possible when picking up your child, especially k-1. If your child likes to play with friends or you have to talk to their teacher, please find a parking space. While 5 minutes might not seem like a long time, the line of cars waiting to pull forward can be greatly impacted by it. Thank you.

Please use this link for our arrival/dismissal procedures (tips and helpful information for students transported by car).

As a reminder:

• School starts at 8:55 daily (staff supervision starts at 8:50, any students onsite before 8:50 must be accompanied by an adult)
• Dismissal is at 3:35 M/T/Th/F (1:40 Wednesday)

Lost and Found:

We are accumulating many coats, sweatshirts and jackets. If you child comes home missing one, please stop by and look for it! With parent teacher conferences coming up, please take a minute to search for missing items before or after your conference. Finally, labeling all clothing, especially jackets and sweatshirts, is always a good idea!

Our Crownhill Mission: "We ensure high levels of learning for all to prepare students to achieve their future goals."

Our Crownhill Vision: "Our Crownhill community is safe for ALL to learn and grow."

Title I, Part A is a federal program that provides additional instructional services and activities.

These additional supports help students in meeting the challenging state academic standards

and closing the educational opportunity gap. Click the link below to learn more about Title 1 at Crownhill!

https://www.smore.com/xbprf

• required by state law and/or board policy
• included on the District printed wall calendar
• include an element/expectation of recognition or an educational component in all schools such as curriculum/lessons, assemblies and/or staff celebration/acknowledgement

Here are the District Recognition and Celebration Priorities

Website: https://www.bremertonschools.org/crownhill
Location: 1500 Rocky Point Road Northwest, Bremerton, WA 98312, USA

Crownhill Elementary School

"Attitude Determines Altitude"

Email: samuel.cameron@bremertonschools.org
Phone: 360-473-4202