Dear Cherrydale Families,
Join Us for Unity Day!
We are excited to announce that our school will be celebrating Unity Day on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, a national event dedicated to promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Unity Day is part of National Bullying Prevention Month, and it’s a special day where students, staff, and families come together to stand against bullying. We invite everyone to wear orange as a visible show of support for a world without bullying.
On Unity Day, we’ll be engaging in activities that promote unity, encourage discussions about how we can foster a more inclusive and kind environment, and build a stronger sense of community. It’s a great opportunity to remind our students that they are not alone and that we all play a role in making our school a safe and supportive place for everyone.
We encourage you to talk to your children about the importance of kindness, and feel free to join us by wearing orange as well. Together, we can unite for a better, more inclusive future!
Christine Firth, Principal
October 2024
10/11 - Staff Professional Day (No School)
10/14 - PTA General Meeting 5pm in Gym
10/15 - Purple Up!
10/16 - Wear Orange for Unity Day
10/16 - Ace Day (2:35 release)
10/17 - Great Washington ShakeOut Drill
10/18 - PTA Recess Takeover
10/21 - Veterans Day
10/21-10/25 - Conference Week (Half Days 12:35 release)
10/21-10/25 - Scholastic Book Fair (details below)
10/28 - Make Up Picture Day
10/30 - Ace Day (2:35 release)
10/31 - PTA Dance-a-Thon (details below)
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!
To contact the PTA, email them at CherrydalePTA@gmail.com
To get clearance so you can help with upcoming PTA events (or ANY Cherrydale events), click Volunteer at Cherrydale. Once you are cleared you can let the PTA know of your interest and availability. You MUST be a CLEARED volunteer to help with any events or to participate in anything on the Cherrydale Campus.
Our Watch Dads Of Great Students are the BEST!
Students are so excited when their family member(s) come to volunteer!
Contact cherrydalewatchdogs@yahoo.com for schedule of opportunities!
Our school will be participating in the Great Washington ShakeOut on October 17th at 10:17 AM, an important statewide earthquake drill. The purpose of this drill is to help students, staff, and families practice how to stay safe during an earthquake. Washington is earthquake-prone, so it's critical to be prepared and know what to do.
During the drill, everyone will practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" — the recommended action during an earthquake. Families are encouraged to use this time to talk with their children about earthquake safety at home. Consider reviewing your home emergency plan, identifying safe spots in each room, and checking emergency supplies like water, food, and medications.
For coastal areas, tsunami warning sirens will sound as part of this drill. Please remember, this is only a test. The sirens will use the actual wailing sound, not the typical chimes.
Preparedness starts with practice! Learn more at https://www.shakeout.org/washington/.
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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!
October'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. In mid-September, every family will be encouraged to complete a Free and Reduced Meal application, as this data is used to potentially keep this program going for next year!
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