Sand Point Squirrel Spotlight

We’ve just wrapped up our third week of school and are heading into the final week of September! Classrooms are in full swing, and it has been wonderful to see students really stepping up to meet the academic challenges of the year. Their focus, effort, and growth are already shining through.

A reminder that school starts at 7:55 a.m. Being on time each day is so important, as it ensures students don’t miss valuable learning opportunities and allows them to start the day smoothly with their classmates. Thank you for helping your student arrive ready to learn.

It is also important to share that we have breakfast, snack, and lunch times built into the school day for students to nourish their bodies. These meal times are the best times to eat, so that our learning time can stay focused and productive. We appreciate your support in helping students make the most of their school day.

Thank you for your continued partnership in making Sand Point a joyful, hopeful, and focused place for learning and growth.

• Wednesday, September 24: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Friday, September 26: Dental Clinic (new date)
• Tuesday, September 30: Picture Day (individual)
• Wednesday, October 1: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Friday, October 3: Assembly 1:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 8: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Thursday, October 9: Curriculum Night 5:30-8 p.m.
• Friday, October 10: No School - State in Service Day for Educators
• Tuesday, October 14: Highly Capable Engagement Session meeting (see below)
• Wednesday, October 15: Early Release 1:10 p.m.

After-School Pick-Up Routine:

Students have assigned dismissal spots based on their transportation plan.

🚗 Car Pick-Up (Curbside)

• Follow the car line route (see arrows on the map).
• Students will wait on the playground with their class.
• A staff member will radio for your child when your car arrives.
• Please remain in your car, quickly load your child, and avoid parking in the load/unload zone.

• Park on NE 61st Street and walk down the steps to the playground.
• Parking near the school is very limited.
• Please enter through the gate door and your student will meet you along the fence in the designated family pick up area.

• If you arrive late, your child will be waiting in the office.

How do I manage my student's lunch account?

• The first step to managing your child’s account is to complete the Child Nutrition form in your welcome packet and return to school. We are required to submit one for each family. Translated School Meal Applications, if you have any questions about the process, you can view the Seattle Public Schools website.
• Sand Point Elementary is a free breakfast and lunch site for the 2025-26 school year.

When are meal and snack times?

• Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m.
• Snack for K-2 is from 9:30-9:40 a.m.
• Snack for 3-5 is from 9:40-9:50 a.m.
• Lunch for K-2 is from 11:10-11:30 a.m.
• Lunch for 3-5 is from 11:30-11:50 a.m.

For additional information please see our FAQs 2025.26

In order to chaperone or volunteer for Seattle Public Schools, families must complete a volunteer form with the school and district.

Please connect with the front office or your classroom teacher if you are interested in being a volunteer so we can help get you set up to support Sand Point!