Cherrydale Primary School

Happy Wednesday Cherrydale Families!

Next week, we are proud to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week—a special time to recognize the incredible educators who make our school such a supportive, engaging, and joyful place to learn and grow.

Every day, our classroom teachers spark curiosity and build strong foundations for learning. Our specialists bring creativity and passion to areas like music, PE, and STEAM. Student support staff and small group teachers provide personalized care and guidance to meet the unique needs of every child. And out on the playground, our recess and supervision staff create safe, welcoming spaces for play, friendship, and connection.

Together, these educators form a team that nurtures the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. We are so grateful for the many ways they show up for our students each day, and we hope you’ll join us in celebrating their dedication, heart, and impact.

Warm regards,

Christine Firth, Principal

05/01 - 1st grade Field Trip to the Zoo

05/05-09 - PTA Teacher & Staff Appreciation

05/07 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

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

5/13-16 - 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)

Important June Dates

06/09 - PTA General Meeting

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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).