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Cherrydale Primary School

Cheetah Newsletter May 07, 2025

CherrydalePrimary SchoolCheetah Newsletter May 07, 2025

From the Principal From the Principal

Happy Wednesday Cherrydale Families!


We’re thrilled to share that our school has been recognized by the Washington State School Recognition Program for our performance during the 2023–2024 school year! This is a powerful reflection of our commitment to student success.


This prestigious recognition places us among only 16% of schools statewide to receive this honor. As part of this achievement, we will proudly receive a banner to display on campus as a symbol of our collective efforts.


This accomplishment is a direct result of the incredible dedication, passion, and perseverance of our staff, who work tirelessly to support every student, every day. We also extend our gratitude to our families and community for your continued partnership and support.


Together, we are making a difference!


Warm regards,

Christine Firth, Principal

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Looking Ahead Looking Ahead

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May 2025

05/05-09 - PTA Teacher & Staff Appreciation (see flyer below)

05/13 - Kindergarten Here I Come 5-6pm

05/13-16 - 3rd Grade SBA Testing

05/14 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

05/16 - K and TK Zoo Field Trip to the Zoo

05/16 - PTA Recess Takeover/Spirit Gear Day

05/20-21 - 3rd Grade SBA Testing

05/20 - Purple Up!

05/21 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

05/22 - 9th Annual Day of Champions

05/23 - Snow Make Up Day (No School)

05/26 - Memorial Day (No School)

05/28 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

05/30 - Field Day

Important June Dates

06/09 - 3rd grade visit to Saltar's Point

06/09 - PTA General Meeting 5pm in Gym

06/11 - Beach Day Kinder & 1st grade

06/12 - Beach Day 2nd & 3rd grade

06/13 - Last Day of School (12:35 release)

PTA Happenings PTA Happenings

You MUST be a CLEARED volunteer to help with any events or to participate in anything on the Cherrydale Campus.


To get clearance so you can help with upcoming PTA events (or ANY Cherrydale events), click Volunteer at Cherrydale. The process can take up to 2 weeks. Once you are cleared you can let the PTA know of your interest and availability.

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Staff Appreciation Week 5/5 - 5/9

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Staff Appreciation Lunch 5/8

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May Recess Takeover 5/16

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PTA Rocks!

Accessing PTA info has become easier! Everything you need is on their Cherrydale PTA page. One stop shopping with all their links for joining the PTA, volunteer sign ups, fundraising and more!


Please consider joining the Cherrydale PTA. The best part about the PTA is that you can be as involved as much or as little as you'd like or can be! We have so many volunteer opportunities throughout the year, it's easy to get involved!


To contact the PTA, email them at CherrydalePTA@gmail.com

Watch D.O.G.S. Watch D.O.G.S.

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Our Watch Dads Of Great Students are the BEST! Students are so excited when their family member(s) come to volunteer (must be cleared volunteer)!


Meet our new Top Dog David Stailey, dad to Finn in 2nd grade. I know he greatly appreciates our currently active D.O.G.S. and is looking forward to signing up more here at Cherrydale. See the attachment below from Mr. Stailey for more information!


Contact cherrydalewatchdogs@yahoo.com for schedule of opportunities!

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Community Flyers Community Flyers

Counselor's Corner Counselor's Corner

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Love & Logic Articles From Our Counselor

Click What if ending power struggles was this easy?

Click The Key to Better Grades!

Click The Secret to Screen Time Limits That Actually Work

Click Teaching Values That Outshine Social Media

Click Learning from Mistakes: The Key to Building Character

Click Struggling with Consequences? Try This Powerful Technique!

Click Teach Your Kids to Solve Problems on Their Own–Here's How

Click Boost School Achievement

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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 the Kitchen From the Kitchen

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May's Menu

Click to view menu on website (scroll down to find the current month) or you can print the attachment below.



As of this year, all Cherrydale students will have the opportunity to have one breakfast and one lunch for free every day! If a student chooses a second entrée or beverage, it will be charged to student’s account.

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Helpful Links Helpful Links

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

Right At School Childcare Right At School Childcare

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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.
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Follow Cherrydale on Facebook

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Follow SHSD on Instagram

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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 the following staff:

Issues related to Section 504
Kari Terjeson, Director of Student Services
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
253-983-2238
kterjeson@steilacoom.k12.wa.us

Issues related to Title IX, Title VII, ADA, Civil Rights
Susanne Beauchaine, Executive Director for Human Resources
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
253-983-2220
sbeauchaine@steilacoom.k12.wa.us

The complaint procedure for any allegations of discrimination can be found in District Board Policy 3210P (students) and 5010P (employees).

Sharon Carpenter
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Secretary at Cherrydale Primary School in Steilacoom, Washington

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