Cherrydale Primary School

Welcome Back & Happy New Year Cherrydale Families,

We hope your family enjoyed a restful and joyful Winter Break. Welcome back to school, and happy New Year! We are excited to begin this next chapter of the school year together—there are so many wonderful learning experiences, celebrations, and opportunities still ahead for our students.

As we return, we’d like to gently remind families about our morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures. These routines are in place to keep all students, families, and staff safe. Recently, we’ve had a few close calls in our parking and traffic areas, so your cooperation is especially important.

Please remember to:

• Follow the established flow of traffic at all times

• Use designated crosswalks when walking students

• Respect the cones and directions from our staff, which are placed for safety

• Refrain from moving or removing cones from parking areas, as they allow us to safely unload students from family vehicles

We truly appreciate your patience and partnership in helping us maintain a safe and smooth arrival and dismissal each day. Thank you for working with us to keep our school community safe—and for making this a great place for kids to learn and grow.

We look forward to a fantastic year ahead!

Warm Regards,

Christine Firth, Principal

1/7 - ACE Day (early release 2:35pm)

1/14 - ACE Day (early release 2:35pm)

1/14 - PTA General Mtg 6pm

1/19 - No School MLK Day

1/20 - Purple Up!

1/21 - ACE Day (early release 2:35pm)

1/21 - School Board Mtg 6pm

January is School Board Appreciation Month, a time to recognize and thank our dedicated school board members for their service and leadership.

As elected representatives, they work closely with the community to establish policies and make decisions that support student success and strengthen public education. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to public service have a lasting impact on the success of our schools and the well-being of our students. You can learn more about our School Board Directors here.

We are grateful for their commitment, time, and efforts to ensure a bright future for our schools and students.

When your student will be late, leaving early, or absent altogether, please notify the office.

If the Tardy, Early Release or Absence is due to an appointment, please bring a note from the doctor's office.

We would love to have you volunteer, if you are a new parent to the district or first time volunteer, please click on the link to get signed up to volunteer. Please submit your completed application at least two (2) weeks before the expected volunteer service start date. Volunteer status is valid for 2 years.

Have questions about volunteering in SHSD?
Contact Shsdvolunteers@steilacoom.k12.wa.us

WATCH D.O.G.S. - email: cherrydalewatchdogs@yahoo.com

Cherrydale PTA - email: CherrydalePTA@gmail.com

January's Character Trait of the month

For interesting and helpful information on a variety of topics, click Love & Logic.

The Love & Logic Blog

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.

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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!

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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

School, Family, Community Resources

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