Meet Karla!
Before joining our school, Karla spent six years as a stay-at-home mom and previously worked as a loan specialist for Kitsap Credit Union. She wanted a part-time job once her youngest son started TTK, and she felt that working at the school would allow her to support the community and be close to her kids.
Karla says the best part of her job is seeing all the students daily, providing them not only with nutritious meals but also a warm, supportive presence. One of her favorite things about working with kids is being able to lift their spirits, especially on challenging days. This year, she is looking forward to watching the kids grow and building connections with each of them.
A fun fact about Karla is that she started riding horses at five and did junior rodeo until she was 16. Outside of work, Karla loves drawing, crafting, and spending time with her family.
Welcome Mckennah!
This year, Mckennah joined our school and is thrilled to assist in our TTK program, focusing on a single grade level so she can build strong relationships with the students she supports. Before joining Salish Coast, Mckennah worked as a reading interventionist in Salt Lake City, Utah. She loves being in elementary education because it allows her to watch students grow and strengthen their skills.
In her free time, Mckennah enjoys staying active with hiking and doing yoga. Fun fact: she even does a daily headstand to stay balanced! Other hobbies of Mckennah's include creating art, reading, and shopping.
A message from our school nurse,
"Hello, I'd love to quickly introduce myself! My name is Starla, and I am the new school nurse at Salish Coast Elementary. I am so happy to be working in the school where 2 of my children attend, and I am excited to get to know the students, families, and staff of our school! Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns."
Mornings at Salish Coast
7:50 am
o Breakfast is offered in the Cafeteria.
o Playground is open for students to play.
8:00 am
– Hallways open for students to go to the classroom.
8:10 am - 🔔 FIRST BELL 🔔
– This bell notifies students that they need to head to class.
* 8:15 am - 🔔 SECOND BELL 🔔
– This bell notifies students that the school day is to start. All students should be in their seats at this time.
* If your student isn’t in their class/seat at 8:15, they will be marked absent.
About Salish Coast Elementary
Website: https://salishcoast.ptschools.org/
Location: 1637 Grant Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA
Phone: 3603794535
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salishcoast
Non-discrimination statement
Port Townsend School District No. 50 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642): Amy Khile, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 379-4603, akhile@ptschools.org
Title IX Officer: Carrie Ehrhardt, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 379-4602, cehrhardt@ptschools.org
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Shelby MacMeekin, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 379-4366, smacmeekin@ptschools.org
