Cherrydale Primary School
Cheetah Newsletter March 15, 2024
From the Office
As you all know, there has been road construction occurring on Old Military Road for the past few months. Please be aware that beginning on Monday they will begin the process of grinding the pavement down and laying new asphalt. We understand that this work will be significant and may cause traffic delays. The contractor will do their best to minimize these delays, but please plan ahead during both drop-off and pick-up times. They anticipate the impacts to last for about one week, but the actual number of days will depend on the weather next week. We will continue to give updates as we receive them.
~ Principal Ryan Douglas
Leprechaun Fun
February 2024
03/15 - St. Patrick's Day (observed)
03/19 - Purple Up!
03/19 - First day of Spring
03/20 - ACE Day - 2:35 Release
03/20 - School Board Meeting 6PM
03/22 - Snow Makeup Day (no school if unused)
03/25-29 - Scholastic Book Fair
3/27-29 - Spring Conferences - Half Day 12:35 release
04/01 - 04/05 - No School - Spring Break
PTA Happenings
PTA is planning a Taco meal for Cherrydale Staff on Thursday, March 28. If you'd like to participate, please click the Taco Meal Sign Up picture above.
Check out the Cherrydale Families Facebook page!
For more information about the PTA, click Cherrydale PTA
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.
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!
Counselor's Corner
Love & Logic Articles From Our Counselor
Click Teenagers and Spring Fever
Click Threats and Warnings
Click Empathy: The Hardest Part
Click Love and Logic’s Basic Principles
Click When Kids Constantly Interrupt
Click When Your Child Gets Teased
Click When Kids Say , “I’m Stupid.”
Click A Gift That Will Last a Lifetime
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!
March's Menu
Click to view menu on website (scroll down to find the current month) or you can print the attachment below.
Please discuss each day's menu choices with your student to prepare them to make their choice. Keep in mind that breakfast is $2.50 and lunch is $3.75, unless you have been approved for Free or Reduced Breakfast & Lunch benefits.
Health & Attendance
Please see the attachments below for when to keep your student(s) home and illnesses that they can still come to school with.
To excuse your student's absence, please call the office at 253-983-2500. Leave your child's first and last name, the teacher, and the reason for the absence. An absence is unexcused unless notification is made to the office.
If you are going on vacation or student will otherwise be out for multiple days, Please fill out and sign the Cherrydale Planned Absence Form and return it to the office. Once Teacher has filled out their part, a copy can be emailed to you upon request.
Helpful Links
Follow Cherrydale on Facebook
Follow SHSD on Instagram
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
Gudrun Sullivan, Executive Director of Student Services
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
253-983-2238
gusullivan@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).
Secretary at Cherrydale Primary School in Steilacoom, Washington