Cherrydale Primary School

Happy Wednesday Cherrydale Families,

As Veterans Day approaches, we at Cherrydale Primary School would like to take time to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. Our school community is fortunate to be part of a town with such a strong military presence, and we are deeply grateful for the veterans and active-duty service members who are part of our families, staff, and neighborhood.

Families are reminded that there’s still time to send in yellow stars to recognize veterans in your life. These stars are proudly displayed in our main foyer as a visual tribute to those who have served—it’s a beautiful reminder of the strength and sacrifice within our community.

Please note that there will be no school on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. We encourage everyone to take a moment that day to thank the veterans in your life for their service.

As a military child myself, I know that being part of a military family comes with both challenges and great pride. We are honored to celebrate our veterans and the families who support them.

Warm Regards,

Christine Firth, Principal

11/07 - Veterans Day Recognition

11/11 - Veterans Day (no school)

11/12 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

11/19 - ACE Day (2:35 release), School Board Meeting

11/25 - PTA Recess Takeover

11/26 - Half Day (12:35 release)

11/27-28 - Thanksgiving Break (no school)

Last week, our PM Preschool class enjoyed a fun-filled visit to Good Grace Farms, while our TK and Kindergarten students made the trek to Schilter Family Farms to explore farm life and pick out pumpkins. Both trips offered wonderful hands-on learning experiences and lasting memories.

Our students have been learning about and recognizing the importance of Veterans Day in meaningful ways. One way has been to fill out and display a gold star acknowledging close friends and family members. We invite you to stop by the school to see how our students are showing their appreciation for our veterans.

We have put together some helpful Ins & Outs to answer most of your frequently asked questions.

Also located in the Helpful Links section

When your student will be late, leaving early, or absent altogether, please notify the office. If the Tardy, Early Release or Absence is due to an appointment, please bring a note from the doctor's office.

Last Friday, our amazing PTA hosted the Dance for a Cause event, and it was a huge success!
Thank you to all the volunteers, families, and staff who came together to support our students as they danced for a great cause. Your generosity has raised $15,490 so far! We are so proud of our community!

November Recess Takeover Sign-up

Hot Cocoa Express Sign-up

We would love to have you volunteer, if you are a new parent to the district or first time volunteer, please click on the link to get signed up to volunteer. Please submit your completed application at least two (2) weeks before the expected volunteer service start date. Volunteer status is valid for 2 years.

Have questions about volunteering in SHSD?
Contact Shsdvolunteers@steilacoom.k12.wa.us

WATCH D.O.G.S. - email: cherrydalewatchdogs@yahoo.com

Cherrydale PTA - email: CherrydalePTA@gmail.com

November's Character Trait of the month

For interesting and helpful information on a variety of topics, click Love & Logic.

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.

Resources Including Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits for Families Affected by the Government Shutdown

Due to the federal government shutdown, households of furloughed employees may be eligible for free or reduced-price meal benefits. A furlough is a unique situation where households may not have information on the duration of the furlough or the ultimate impact on the household income. While free or reduced-price meal eligibility is intended to reflect actual annual income, applications may reflect the current household situation. Families whose household income has been impacted by the government shutdown are encouraged to apply for free/reduced-price meal benefits for their student(s). Information on completing the application form can be found on the district's website here. Should the economic hardship due to the furlough be remedied, families whose applications were approved should terminate or update their free/reduced price status. Please reach out to studentnutrition@steilacoom.k12.wa.us if you have questions or need additional assistance.

Additional food resources:

Emergency Food Network

Hunger Free Washington

WA 211

Please also feel free to visit the district's website which shares additional community resources for food, clothing, health care, mental & behavioral health, as well as other resources.

​How would you like us to communicate with you?

Did you know ParentSquare provides options of how and when you receive communication from our school?

From either a web browser or the ParentSquare app, you can click on Account and then Notifications to select which mode(s) will receive notifications, and how often you will receive them. For each mode (text, email, and app) you can choose to receive instant notifications or a daily digest notification.

Have questions? Check out this ParentSquare article or reach out to the school office for assistance.

Helpful Ins & Outs

Cherrydale Planned Absence Request

Attendance & Dismissal/Transportation Changes

Adverse Weather Information

Skyward Family Access

ParentSquare

Enrollment/Withdrawals/Transfers

Food Service

Student Fees & Fines

Transportation

SHSD Employment Opportunities

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