Sand Point Squirrel Spotlight

Principal's Message

Sand Point Families,

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year. I hope you are enjoying these last few summer days. I am looking forward to starting the year together and getting to know each and every Sand Point Squirrel.

As a reminder, the first few days of school for 1st - 5th grades will be spent getting to know multiple teachers and support staff. Specific class lists will be made and communicated out by the beginning of the next week. This allows school staff and students the opportunity to explore how and where they learn best. We have found that approaching the beginning of the school year this way has a positive impact on the year.

Please Note:

While Wednesdays are typically an early release day, the first day of school (9/3) is a full day.

Wednesday, September 3: First Day of School -- 1st-5th grade
Wednesday, September 3: 8 a.m. coffee & connections in the cafeteria for 1st-5th families
Wed - Fri. September 3, 4, & 5: One on one Kindergarten Connection meetings
Thursday, September 4: 1:30-2:25 p.m. Kindergarten Family Gathering
Monday, September 8: First Day of School -- Preschool & Kindergarten
Monday, September 8: 8 a.m. coffee & connections in the cafeteria for PreK-K families
Wednesday, September 10: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
Thursday, September 11: 5-6 p.m. PTA Ice Cream Social on the playground
Friday, September 12: Dental Clinic

Event Information

Kindergarten Connections & Kindergarten Family Gathering

Dear Kindergarten Families,

Our amazing primary team has been reaching out and scheduling your individual Kinder Connections meetings. If you have not scheduled your meeting time yet, please reach out to Ms. Clark at vgclark@seattleschools.org

Separate from the individual meetings, on Thursday, September 4, you are invited to join our Kindergarten Connections grade level meeting. This will be an opportunity for students to play together, meet members of our Kindergarten team and ask any questions you may have about the Kindergarten process.

As a reminder, the first few days of school will be a time when teachers co-teach and work with small groups of kindergartners to learn all they can about each learner. At the end of the first week of school, we aim to have kindergarten class lists decided, based on the week's learning, and you will hear from your child’s specific teacher at that time.

When?

Thursday, Sep 4, 2025, 01:30 PM

Where?

Sand Point Elementary School

What time does school start and end?

School begins at 7:55 a.m.

On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, school ends at 2:25 p.m.
On Wednesdays, school begins at 7:55am ends at 1:10 p.m.

When and how can I drop my child off for school?

Morning drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m.

Option 1: You may drive to the front of the school and let your child out of the car, curbside, starting at 7:30 a.m. Be sure to drive carefully around the corner.
Option 2: You may park in the neighborhood (NE 61st Street is a good option) and walk your child up to the main entrance. Please do not use the staff parking lot for student drop-off or pickup.

Morning Drop-Off Routine:

Before 7:40 a.m. — Students stay in the cafeteria for breakfast, coloring, or school games.
7:40–7:55 a.m. — With staff supervision, students may go to the playground or remain in the cafeteria.
7:55 a.m. — Bell rings. Students go to their classrooms.

First few days — All classes line up on the playground at 7:55 a.m., and teachers walk them to class.

After-School Pick-Up Routine:

Students have assigned dismissal spots based on their transportation plan.

🚗 Car Pick-Up (Curbside)

Follow the car line route (see arrows on the map).
Students will wait on the playground with their class.
A staff member will radio for your child when your car arrives.
Please remain in your car, quickly load your child, and avoid parking in the load/unload zone.

🚶 Walk-Up Pick-Up

Park on NE 61st Street and walk down the steps to the playground.
Parking near the school is very limited.

⏰ Late Pick-Up

If you arrive late, your child will be waiting in the office.

Reminder: The staff parking lot is not for student drop-off or pick-up.

What should my student bring to school?

Clothing that is responsive to the weather.
Backpack
Water bottle (lunch if they bring home lunch)
**Students should not bring toys, dolls, trading cards, stuffed animals, electronics or any other item that can distract them and others from learning. Teachers will communicate if there is a special day, such as “bring your favorite stuffed animal day.”**
Student cellphones are not welcome at school.

How do I manage my student's lunch account?

The first step to managing your child’s account is to complete the Child Nutrition form in your welcome packet and return to school. We are required to submit one for each family. Translated School Meal Applications, if you have any questions about the process, you can view the Seattle Public Schools Culinary Services webpage.
Sand Point Elementary is a free breakfast and lunch site for the 2025-26 school year.

When are meal and snack times?

Breakfast starts at 7:40 a.m.
Snack for K-2 is from 9:30-9:40 a.m.
Snack for 3-5 is from 9:40-9:50 a.m.
Lunch for K-2 is from 11:10-11:30 a.m.
Lunch for 3-5 is from 11:30-11:50 a.m.

For additional information please see our FAQs 2025-26

In order to chaperone or volunteer for Seattle Public Schools, families must complete the volunteer process and application:

After the volunteer process and application are approved, you can volunteer for any and all school events this year
For more details, please see SPS Volunteer Chaperone Guidelines

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