Cherrydale Primary School

Happy Wednesday Cherrydale Families,

As we settle into the school year, we want to remind families that riding the bus is a privilege, and we all play a part in keeping the ride safe and respectful for every student.

Please take a moment to review these important bus expectations with your child:

• Stay seated for the entire ride.

• Use a low-level voice to avoid distracting the driver.

• No eating or drinking on the bus.

• Keep hands, feet, and belongings to yourself.

• Respect others’ property and personal space.

Students who consistently do not follow bus expectations may face one or more of the following: an assigned seat for an extended period of time, phone calls home to discuss the unexpected bus behavior, or a temporary break from riding the bus.

Our goal is to work together to support positive behavior and ensure a safe ride for all students. If you have routing or bus stop concerns, please contact Durham Transportation at (253) 584-1365. If you have any concerns regarding student-to-student interactions on the bus, please reach out to our main office for support.

Thank you for partnering with us to help all students enjoy a safe, smooth ride to and from school!

Warm Regards,

Christine Firth, Principal

Join our Team! We are looking for a part-time special education teacher at Pioneer Middle School. Scan the QR code for more information and to apply.

09/24 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

09/26 - PTA Recess Takeover (see PTA block below)

10/01 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

10/08 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

10/10 - Professional Development (no school)

10/15 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

10/20 - 10/24 Fall Conference Half Days (12:35 release)

10/20 - 10/24 - Scholastic Book Fair (details coming soon)

10/23 - Flu & Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic (see From Nurse Emily)

10/27 - Picture ReTake Day

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.

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 Top Dog David Stailey, dad to Finn in 3nd 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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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.

We make every effort to return items that have names in them. To maximize the likelihood of getting lost items back when they are left on the playground, please make sure your student's belongings are clearly marked.

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