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Cherrydale Primary School

Cheetah Newsletter November 20, 2024

CherrydalePrimary SchoolCheetah Newsletter November 20, 2024

From the Office From the Office

Happy Wednesday Cherrydale Families!


It seems like we've had a major change in the weather over the last week! It's a good reminder to sign up to receive notifications of school delays, closures and other weather related impacts to our school day. The school district will send out messages in Parent Square and families are also able to sign up for the Flash Alert app. Information can be found on the Adverse Weather page on our website.

An extra set of clothes is always a good addition to your child's backpack. Be sure to label outerwear to aid in reuniting all of the lost and found items with their owners!


Warm Regards,

Christine Firth, Principal

A note from the Highly Capable Program teacher, Mrs. Hannah Engstrom:

Every December there is a window of opportunity specifically for kindergarten 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. Applications are due December 20, 2024. Evaluation and testing will be completed in January, 2025. 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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We're Hiring! We're Hiring!

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We are actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our team in various roles, including teachers, paraeducators, and substitutes. If you're passionate about fostering a supportive learning environment and making a positive impact, we want you on our team!


Click Here to learn more about our open positions and apply today!

Looking Ahead Looking Ahead

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November & December 2024

11/18-22 - PTA Spirit Week (see image below)

11/20 - School Board Meeting

11/27 Half Day (12:35 release)

11/28-29 - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

12/04 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

12/11 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

12/12 - Holiday Tree Lighting

12/17 - Purple Up!

12/18 - ACE Day (2:35 release)

12/23 - 01/06 - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL


November is Military Family Appreciation Month and Native American Heritage Month

PTA Happenings PTA Happenings

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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


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.

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!



Contact cherrydalewatchdogs@yahoo.com for schedule of opportunities!

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Community Flyers Community Flyers

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12/07, 9AM - 4PM

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JBLM November Events

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Sounds of Winter

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Counselor's Corner Counselor's Corner

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Love & Logic Articles From Our Counselor

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

Click Are You Getting Worn Down by a Strong-Willed Kid?

Click Why Lecturing Isn’t Working – And What to Do Instead

Click Is Tech Hurting Your Kids? Discover Smart Ways to Set Limits

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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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November'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 the next few weeks, 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!

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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

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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Secretary at Cherrydale Primary School in Steilacoom, Washington

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