Hello Dolphin Families,

Welcome to the 2023-24 school year at Silverdale Elementary! We are busy preparing for a wonderful year together and can’t wait to see you on the first day of school on September 6th.

We are just days away from your first teacher connection! On Wednesday, August 30th at 3:00 pm your teacher will send you an email welcoming you to their class. If you do not receive a welcome email with class placement information, please call the school office at 360-662-9400.

We would also like to invite all families to a Meet and Greet event on Thursday, August 31st from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Each student will visit the classroom, meet their teacher, sign up for fall conferences and enjoy popsicles on the playground.

A note to our Kindergarten families… Kindergarten students traditionally begin school in a “slow start”. Please look for a separate email with information about the multiple opportunities to build connections before their first full day of school on September 11th.

Please see below for some important information regarding the start of the new school year.

School Supplies

$35 School Supply Fee
Backpack
Water Bottle
Headphones (4th and 5th graders may choose to use earbuds instead, no bluetooth)

The $35 school supply fee will cover all classroom supply needs for the entire year. Fees can be paid online through the school website, or to the office with a check or exact cash.

Online Payment Instructions

Go to https://wa-centralkitsap.intouchreceipting.com/
User Name: Student ID # (Call office if not known)
Password: Student Last Name (case sensitive)
Click on Student Name
Click on “Items At Students School including Food Service”
Click on “Supply Donation”
Enter Quantity
Click “Buy”
Checkout

School Schedule

Days	Arrival Window	Dismissal Time
Mon, Tue, Wed, & Fri	9:00 am to 9:15 am	3:30 pm
Thursday	9:00 am to 9:15 am	2:00 pm

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

Arriving By Car Students exiting cars will occur from 9:00 am to 9:15 am

Drive through the loop until you are greeted by a staff member. Students need to be prepared to exit, on the right, once signaled to do so.

Tips for a Safe and Smooth Drop Off:

Follow the arrows on the map for drop off and pick up
Pull forward as far as possible
Students will only depart vehicles in the blue zone, past the load/unload sign
Please have kids ready to exit the car (unbuckled, masked, belongings in hand)
Students exit vehicles on the right
Stay in your car, we will unload your student(s) curb side for safety
Be alert for students walking to school

Arriving By Walking Please do not arrive prior to 9:00 am.

Walk ups will go to the main entrance. Parents may also choose to park in the parking lot and walk over to the designated pedestrian check in area near the circle by the front door. Parents will say goodbye to their child at the main entrance and the child will proceed to their classroom between 9:00 am to 9:15 am.

Arriving By School Bus

Visit https://silverdale.ckschools.org/info/buses for information about bus routes.

Once the bus arrives at school, students will remain on the bus until a staff member approaches. Students will enter the building and enter the building through the main entrance.

Late Arrival

If your child is late to school, please park in the lot and walk student(s) to the main entrance for check in.

Leaving by Car

Please follow the same flow of traffic for the “drop off” procedures. Students will remain with their teacher at their assigned location until their parent/guardian arrives. Once you arrive in the loop, a staff member will assist your child into your car. Please remain in your vehicle unless assistance with a car seat is needed. Students will need to enter the vehicle from the right side. Teachers will provide a “Name Placard” for you to place on the front passenger side of your vehicle. Clearly displaying this sign significantly expedites this process.

Leaving by Walking

Parents meeting their child should wait near the pedestrian pick up circle near the front door.

Students without parents meeting them will also be allowed to proceed directly home if that is their normal end of day plan. Please let your child’s teacher know if your child is to walk home directly after school.

Leaving by Bus

Bus riders will be dismissed to their bus at the end of each day. Siblings may meet in the bus area if applicable.

Meals

Visit CKSD Lunch & Breakfast for lunch menus, meal pricing and information about how to pay for meals online!

Breakfast will be available beginning at 8:55 am. Students who are eating breakfast at school will enter through the main entrance and proceed to the cafeteria.

Families can apply for the Free and Reduced Meal Program at any time during the school year. You can apply online or complete the paper application provided on the first day of school and return it to the school.

We can’t wait to see your families in the building soon! Thank you for taking time to familiarize yourself with our school procedures for the upcoming school year! As always, our staff is here to help and we thank you for partnering with us!

Sincerely,

Mackenzie Foley

Silverdale Elementary Principal

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