Our School

Dear Cherry Park Families,

We hope you’re enjoying a safe, restful, and fun summer! While school is out, Cherry Park Elementary continues to be a place where families can access important resources, programs, and opportunities.

On our website, you’ll find helpful information about:

• Student Registration – Whether you’re new to our community or returning for another great year, all the details you need to register your student for the upcoming school year are available online.
  
• Summer Programming – We’re excited to offer various learning and enrichment opportunities to keep students engaged and supported during the break. Please reach out to kassy_babeckos-rivas@ddsd40.org for more information. 
  
• Lunch & Play @ Portland Parks
  • June 22-August 21, 10 am – 2 pm (location times vary)
    • Mill Park: 1949 SE 122nd Avenue, 12 – 12:45pm
    • Ventura Park: 460 SE 113th Avenue 12:30 – 1:15pm
    • Parklane Park: 15635 SE Millmain Drive 11:30am – 1pm
  • For a full list of sites and more information, visit the Free for All website.
    
• Summer Reading + more @Multnomah County Library
  • Read books, earn prizes! Please visit their website for details, and if you can’t make it to a physical library, your child may play online. There’s an adult summer reading program, too!
  • Events at Midcounty Library – expand search for other options 
  • My Discovery Pass – free tickets to local attractions through the library

• Early Kindergarten Transition (EKT) – Our EKT program helps incoming kindergarteners get a strong start. Please contact amanda.price@mfs.email for more information.
  
• AlphaBEST Student Care – AlphaBEST continues to offer quality, dependable childcare and summer programs for working families. Information about enrollment and schedules is posted for your convenience.

Looking ahead to the fall, school will begin on Wednesday, September 9th, for all students in 1st through 5th grade.

Kindergarten students will only attend one day the first week.

• One-half of the kindergarten classes will attend on Wednesday, September 9th. The other half will attend on Thursday, September 10th. 
• Friday, September 10th our kindergarten team will balance classes and prepare for all students to attend on Monday, September 14th.

Preschool will begin the following week. Families will receive more details from their teachers and support staff as we get closer to the start of the year.

We encourage you to check the website regularly for updates and new resources. Our goal is to support families throughout the summer and ensure a smooth, successful transition into the new school year.

Have a wonderful summer, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back soon!

Warmly,

Matt Soule

Principal 

Cherry Park Elementary