
Cherrydale Primary School
Cheetah Newsletter November 3, 2023
From the Office
The PTA Dance-a-thon rated 10/10 Stars
Dance-a-thons are always fun and our PTA throws the best ones! The theme was Glow, and there was an abundance of it in the darkened gym with black lights, neon glow sticks and Halloween costumes! Charlie danced all day and is probably still dancing, wherever he is!
The PTA is a very important factor in making Cherrydale such a great place to be. If you can, support them by joining PTA, donating to the fundraiser, or volunteering for events just to name a few.
The fundraiser page is still open (it closes tonight), so be sure to check out the PTA Corner for the link and to stay informed of more exciting things to come!
~ Principal Ryan Douglas
Veterans Day
Cherrydale students and staff will be recognizing our military veterans on Wednesday, 11/8, with a fun, short assembly featuring the JBLM Big Foot Brass Band. Families are welcome to join us! We will have 2 identical assemblies:
9:45-10:05 - 1st & 3rd grades ;
10:30-10:50 - Kinder and 2nd grades
Have you uploaded a photo of your veteran yet? Click here for the original post.
Impact Aid
Have you filled out the Impact Aid form yet?
It is important the district receives one completed form for every student whether or not their parents/guardians live or work on federal property, because each completed form generates revenue for the district.
The first K-3 class to reach a 100% return rate will receive an ice cream party with a surprise guest, and all classes with a 100% return rate will receive popsicles.
The results will be announced no later than November 22, 2023.
Click here to see the original post that was sent 11/1.
Thank you, Cherrydale PTA!
The PTA has provided the whole school with Cherrydale t-shirts! Isn't our PTA the best!?!
However, as often happens with large orders, there were some glitches.
If your child did not get a t-shirt at all, please know that PTA is working on that. If your child did not get the size they ordered or the size they ordered does not fit, please return the t-shirt to school and let us know what size is needed by Monday, November 6.
We look forward to seeing all the kids in these t-shirts for Recess Takeovers (See the PTA Corner for info).
We are close to our fundraising goal but still shy by about $2,700. If you haven't had a chance to donate yet, the link is still open until midnight tonight!
➡️Link to donate: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/2023cherry Share with Friends and Family!
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.
November 2023
11/05 - Daylight Savings time ends - Fall Back
11/07 - Election Day - Please Vote
11/08 - ACE Day - 2:35 release
11/08 - Veterans Day assemblies
11/10 - Veterans Day observed - No School
11/15 - ACE Day - 2:35 release
11/15 - School Board Meeting 6pm at SHS
11/21 - Purple Up!
11/22 - Half Day - 12:35 release
11/23-24 - Thanksgiving Break -No School
11/29 - ACE Day - 2:35 release
November'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.
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! Featured at left is Andrew Pace, dad of Madeline and Olivia. Thank you Mr. Pace!
Contact cherrydalewatchdogs@yahoo.com for schedule of opportunities!
Lost & Found to be donated 11/13
Thank you to all the parents who claimed their lost items during conference week! However, our Lost & Found is overflowing again! Please come in at drop off or pick up to look for missing items.
All unclaimed items will be donated to Caring For Kids on November 13.
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:
Student issues related to Title IX, Section 504, ADA, Civil Rights
Gudrun Sullivan, Executive Director of Student Services
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
253-983-2238
Secretary at Cherrydale Primary School in Steilacoom, Washington