Sage Point Elementary School

Dear Families,

We hope you’ve had a joyful and restful summer! As we prepare to open our doors for another exciting school year, the energy in our building is already buzzing. Teachers are setting up their classrooms with care and creativity, bulletin boards are coming to life, and our custodial team has been hard at work sprucing up every corner of the school to make it warm and welcoming for your children.

This school year, we’re focusing on building strong relationships, a love of learning, and a community where every child feels seen, heard, and valued. We can’t wait to partner with you in your child’s journey!

Thank you for being part of our school family. Here’s to a great year ahead!

Warmly,

Mrs. Kimbro, Principal

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We are now in our second year of using ParentSquare as our primary form of school-to-home communication at Moses Lake School District. This unified communications platform has helped keep parents and guardians informed while encouraging greater engagement and connection with our school community. All district, school, grade-level, and classroom information continues to be sent directly to your computer or phone via email and/or text.

ParentSquare provides a safe and centralized way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to:

• Send and receive school and class information

• Schedule parent-teacher conferences

• And much more . . . all in one convenient place!

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Office Opens August 12th

• Our office will open Tuesday, August 12th, for new student registrations. If you have an existing Sage Point student it is not necessary to re-register.
• Friday, August 22nd, the office will close early at 11:30am to finalize class lists. Due to FERPA laws, we will no longer post class lists on our office windows. On Monday, August 25th, you will hear from your student's teacher by 5:00pm.
• August 28-29: Office hours are 9:00-3:00.

2025-2026 Enrollment

If you are enrolling a new student at Sage Point for the 2025-2026 school year, please be sure to bring us all of the required documents so we may complete your child's registration. Required documents include: birth certificate, proof of residency, and a certificate of immunization. If you have any questions, please call our office at (509) 766-2444.

Get ready for the new school year by coming to open house and finding your new classroom and meeting your teacher. This is a great time to bring your school supplies and see the school!

Monday- August 25 | 5:30-6:30pm

(from “the Personal” website)

Whatever their age, many kids are apprehensive about starting school or going back to school. The good news is there’s a lot you can do to ease their minds and help them get ready for a new school year.

Early to bed, early to rise: A few weeks before school starts, get your child into the habit of going to bed earlier. Gentle winding-down activities such as bath time and/or reading before bed can help your child relax.

Re-establish a routine: Establishing a consistent routine is important for kids. Write out the steps in the routine and rehearse them with your child. In the evening, this could include doing homework, playtime, brushing their teeth, having a bath, and reading before bed.

Encourage independence: Children who play an active role in preparing for back to school – such as choosing and organizing school supplies and new clothes – are more likely to get excited about going back to school, which in turn eases their jitters. Is your child old enough for chores like emptying the dishwasher or making lunches? Daily, age-appropriate tasks will help your child gain independence and confidence.

Talk about safety: Review outdoor safety rules – things like looking both ways before crossing the street, taking the same route every day if they are walking, familiarizing themselves with crosswalk rules, and being cautious in talking to strangers.

Limit screen time: Back to school is the perfect opportunity to re-establish screen time limits. Why not have the whole family “unplug” in the evenings before bedtime? Choose a spot where everybody can charge their devices overnight. Use an alarm clock instead of a cell phone to wake up in the mornings.

Map it out: If your kids are starting at a new school, practice walking or driving to the bus stop or to the school building a week or two before school starts. You could even play in the school playground before school starts. This creates fun memories associated with the school before summer vacation ends.

Talk about first-week jitters: Reassure your child that being nervous is natural – even for teachers. You can help your child cope with these feelings when you:

• Let them express their fears. Perhaps you can offer stories of your own first-day jitters when you were a child.

• Teach them to breathe deeply and slowly to calm their nerves.

• Discuss the scenarios that worry them. For example, if they’re worried about who to sit with or talk to on the first day, help them plan a strategy and rehearse it so they’ll know what to do.

Celebrate the start of a new school year: If you celebrate the first day of school, your kids will see back-to-school as a transition they can really enjoy. Try a back-to-school party the day before school starts, complete with cake, balloons and educational gifts. And don’t forget to take a picture on the front step in their first-day-of-school outfits. It’s going to be a great year!

Located on the Peninsula in Moses Lake, Sage Point Elementary supports 350 plus students from our surrounding neighborhoods. Our staff creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all. We are happy to greet you each morning and look forward to opportunities to meet you in the future!

Website: https://spes.mlsd161.org/
Location: 4000 West Peninsula Drive, Moses Lake, WA, USA
Phone: 5097662444
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SagePointElementarySchool