Emerald Park Elementary

Navigator News June 2016

Contact Information

School Name:Emerald Park Elementary

Principal:Dean Ficken

Address:11800 SE 216th St.

Kent, WA 98031

Phone:253.373.3850Fax:253.373.3852

Website: School Hours:9:10-3:18

School Attendance

Did You Know?

Your child being absent can impact the learning of other children. When any student misses instruction it takes time for the teacher to catch that student up and move forward with instruction. Students often work together on projects, when one student is absent it can slow down the progress of all the students in the group.

Here’s How You Can Help

  • Make sure your child attends all days he/she is well enough to attend.
  • Schedule your child’s appointments before or after school or on school holidays.
  • Develop a network of family and friends who can assist you with transporting children to and from school when emergencies happen.
  • If your child must miss school please communicate with the teacher prior to the absence if possible to allow the teacher to plan for your child’s absence.

Wednesday, June 1

  • LATE START - School Begins at 11:10

(2 hours late)

  • Monthly Awards Assembly + 3rd Grade Presents Problem Solving 2:30

Thursday, June 2

  • Author, Cinda Christie Visit with 4th and 6th grades
  • KSD Battle of the Books Finale at Grass Lake 12:00
  • Kindergarten Celebration 6:30-7:30
  • DATE CHANGE: Meeker Parent Night 6:30-8:00

Friday, June 3

  • Twins Day – Dress like your classmate or friend
  • Congressman Adam Smith Visits Ms. Deal’s Class During a Second Step Lesson 9:15
  • ALL Library Books Due

Wednesday, June 8

  • FitzGerald’s and Kendall’s classes go to the Seattle Art Museum 9:15-2:00

Thursday, June 9

  • Johnson’s and Odegaard’s classes go to the Seattle Art Museum 9:15-2:00
  • Safety Patrol Ice Cream Party 2:00-3:00

Friday, June 10

  • 6th Grade Celebration 1:45-3:00
  • PTSA Barbecue Night 5:30-7:30

Monday, June 13

  • Yearbooks Distributed
  • Kindergarten Mud Day

Tuesday, June 14

  • Last Day for Band and Orchestra
  • 6th Grade Move Up Day – Visit to Middle Schools
  • M & M Club Playoffs for 2nd & 3rd Grades 2:15

Wednesday, June 15

  • 2nd Grade Visit with Kent Fire Department 12:45-1:45

Thursday, June 16

Field Day Schedule:

K-2nd Activities 9:45-11:15; K-2nd Lunch 11:50-12:25

3rd-6th Lunch 12:35-1:10; 3rd-6th Activities 1:30-3:00

Friday, June 17

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – STUDENTS GO HOME AT 12:18

  • Awards Assembly 9:30-11:00

Notes from the Nurse

5th Grade Parents: As soon as your child turns 11, they can get their Tdap booster shot. This vaccination is required for entry into 6th grade and placement on class lists. The Tdap includes tetanus and also pertussis (whooping cough) so it is very important to be up to date on this vaccine. Once your student gets their 11 year old shot, please send an updated immunization record to school. Please add your signature and date to the new record. *Special Note. The 2016/2017 6th graders go to Camp Waskowitzin North Bend October 10-13th. 6th grade immunizations are a requirement for camp!

Wende K. Barrett RN, Emerald Park School Nurse

Cafeteria News

Check Account Balance Regularly:Now that the school year is coming to an end, please keep track of your children’s Breakfast/Lunch account. If your child has a negative balance on the last day of school I will have their report card held until their account is paid in full.

Free/Reduced Lunch 2016-2017: When you receive a Free/Reduced application in the mail or pick one up from the office for the school year 2016-2017, Nutrition Services Policy is you must pay for at least 10 meals or pack a lunch until you hear via a letter from the Nutrition Services Office. Usually it takes 10 days before your child/children are qualified.

If your Child/Children qualified for Free/Reduced during the school year 2015-2016, they still need to turn in a new application for 2016-2017.

Check Prices For2016-2017 Year:Prices may go up, please check the August-September newsletter for updated information about breakfast/lunch/milk prices.

Questions:If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 253-373-3851.

Janet King, Emerald Park Kitchen Manager