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Cherrydale Primary School

Cheetah Newsletter March 26, 2025

CherrydalePrimary SchoolCheetah Newsletter March 26, 2025

No School Friday 2/28 No School Friday 2/28

From the Principal From the Principal

Happy Wednesday Cherrydale Families!


We have some exciting events coming up this spring! Here’s a quick look at what’s happening:


  • No School on Friday: Due to the mild winter, we did not need to use a snow day this year! Enjoy the long weekend, and remember there will be no school this Friday, March 28th.

  • Spring Conferences: Parent-teacher conferences will be held the week of March 31st on Wednesday and Thursday. Please remember that these conferences are optional. This is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and goals for the remainder of the year.

  • Spring Book Fair: Our annual Spring Book Fair will take place from March 31st-April 4th in our school library. Don’t miss out on the chance to stock up on great books for your child while supporting our Cherrydale library!

  • Spirit Week: Get ready for some fun and school spirit! Spirit Week will be March 31st-April 4th, with a different theme each day (please see our spirit week flyer for specific themes and days by scrolling through our newsletter). We encourage all students to participate and show their school pride!

  • Spring Break: Spring Break will be the week of April 7-11. School will be closed during this time, so be sure to plan accordingly for your family’s spring break activities! We will see everyone back at school on Monday, April 14th!


We hope to see you at these events! Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for your continued support of our school community.


Warm regards,

Christine Firth, Principal

Scholastic Book Fair Scholastic Book Fair

If visiting the Book Fair while school is in session (M-T 9:05-3:35, W-F 9:05-12:35), you must first sign in at the front office before proceeding to the Library.

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In the Library

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eWallet

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Online Ordering

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en la biblioteca

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eWallet

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Highly Capable Program Highly Capable Program

A note from Mrs. Hannah Engstrom:

Every Spring there is a window of opportunity for 1st-4th grade students to apply for the district’s Highly Capable Program. Any family is welcome to apply. Students who qualify may have advanced academic skills, display an abundance of creativity, or are amazing thinkers. Application forms are found on the district’s website on this page: Highly Capable Program or you may request a paper copy from your child’s classroom teacher. Applications are due April 14, 2025. Evaluation and testing will be completed in late April. If you have any questions about the program feel free to contact me via Parent Square or email at hengstrom@steilacoom.k12.wa.us.

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Looking Ahead Looking Ahead

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March - April 2025

03/28 - No School (unused Snow Makeup day)

3/31-4/4 - Book Fair

3/31-4/4 - PTA Spirit Week (see PTA block below)

04/02 - Spring Conferences (Half Day for ALL Students)

04/03 - 04/04 - Spring Conferences (Half Days for K-3 Students)

04/03 - 04/04 - No School for TK - Conferences only

04/07 - 04/11 - Spring Break

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04/15 - Purple Up!

04/16 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

04/18 - PTA Recess Takeover/Spirit Gear Day

04/21-25 - MOMC Spirit Week (info to follow)

04/22 - Earth Day/Cheetah Walk

04/23 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

04/25 - PTA Art & Science Night (tentative)

04/30 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

Important Dates coming up

5/13-16, 20-21 - 3rd Grade SBA Testing

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.

Don't forget to order a Yearbook - personalization available

https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/cherrydaleprimary

Staff Appreciation Meal April 3

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A9AA2FA6FA7-55524276-staff

Order Hanging baskets from PTA's biggest fundraiser

https://cherrydaleprimarypta.givebacks.com/store/items/1167560

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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

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Crafty Critters 3/8, 4/5 & 5/17

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Outer Space Explorers 4/7-9

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Dino-Mania Makers

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Comic Book Capers Drawing

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Princess, Mermaid & Faery Friendship

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Young Picassos Painting

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Counselor's Corner Counselor's Corner

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Love & Logic Articles From Our Counselor

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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March'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, 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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