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Week of November 11th-15th Gratitude Challenge Week See Below for more info | |
Monday | NO SCHOOL- Veterans Day |
Tuesday | |
Wednesday | 4th-6th Music - please remember to bring your headphones/instruments. |
Thursday | |
Friday | 4th-6th Music - please remember to bring your headphones/instruments. Spiritwear Fridays - Wear your Alderwood Spirit Shirt |
IUSD Breakfast and Lunch Menus Click Here! **Please ensure your child brings a water bottle to school each day!** | |
Upcoming Events
Alderwood PTA will be hosting a food drive to support Families Forward, an organization dedicated
to helping local families in need. Please see the list below for items we are collecting.
If you’d like to contribute, kindly drop off your donations in front of the MPR.
Please note:Â We cannot accept glass containers.
Thank you so much for your generosity and support!
We met our PTA Fall Pledge Goal!
Please join us for a Fall Picnic on Friday, November 22
Enjoy a picnic lunch with friends, family, and our amazing community
Grades 1-3 11:50-12:35
Grades 4-6 12:40-1:20
Students must remain on campus and follow the lunch schedule, returning to class at the end of lunch
No School
Monday, November 25-Friday November 29th
Thanksgiving Break
School resumes Monday, December 2nd
Alderwood NewsÂ
Supervision begins at 8:00 AM for grades 4-6
Supervision begins at 8:10 AM for grades 1-3
No students on campus before 8:00 AM
Thank you for your partnership in ensuring the safety of all our students.
Our commitment as students of Alderwood, parent/guardians of Alderwood students, and the Alderwood Staff can be found in the Home-School Compact
Please read and digitally sign as a parent or guardian
If your student is in grades Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st grade or 2nd grade please review with your student and sign on their behalf.
Students in grades 3rd-6th will sign in class after reviewing PBIS expectations with their classroom teacher.
Click on the links below to learn more
Click here to learn more about Title I schools
PTA Spotlight
IUSD has partnered with Care Solace, which provides concierge services to assist families in navigating mental health services and providers in the community. Care Solace has a dedicated multilingual Care Concierge team of experts available 24/7 to help staff and families through the process of connecting to available, verified community-based mental health providers matched to their needs.
Resource Description for Care Solace Services
Care Solace Letter to Families
  IPSF.net Â
Stay Informed and Engaged with ParentSquare
IUSD uses ParentSquare as our District and school-wide communication platform, ensuring families stay connected and informed. ParentSquare is a secure, all-in-one platform that allows parents to receive important updates, announcements, and reminders directly from teachers, school staff, and the district via email, text, and the ParentSquare app. With its user-friendly features, ParentSquare helps parents stay engaged with their child's education, from school events and assignments to emergency notifications.
The platform syncs with the contact information in the IUSD Parent Portal, so it's essential to keep your contact details up to date to ensure you don’t miss any important communications from the District or your child’s school.
ParentSquare Overview for ParentsÂ
Getting Started with ParentSquare:
- Step-by-step guide: Learn how to set up and activate your ParentSquare account.
- Download the mobile app: Stay connected on the go with real-time updates.
- Update Your Language Preferences: Get District and school communications in your preferred language.
With ParentSquare, parents can also communicate directly with staff, RSVP for events, sign forms, and access key resources—creating a streamlined communication experience.
For more information or assistance, visit the IUSD ParentSquare support page