Cherrydale Primary School
Cheetah Newsletter May 07, 2025
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
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)
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.
Staff Appreciation Week 5/5 - 5/9
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.
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!
Counselor's Corner
Love & Logic Articles From Our Counselor
Click What if ending power struggles was this easy?
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
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!
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.
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 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).
Secretary at Cherrydale Primary School in Steilacoom, Washington