Christensen Courier
November 14, 2022
Christensen Elementary School
Email: christensen@fpschools.org
Website: christensen.fpschools.org
Location: 10232 Barnes Lane South, Tacoma, WA, USA
Phone: 253-298-3300
Dr. Tim Enfield - Principal ~~ Katie Schlesinger - Assistant Principal
Office Hours - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
School Hours - 8:55 to 3:25
Attendance email - christensen@fpschools.org
Website - christensen.fpschools.org
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IMPORTANT DATES:
November 15 ~ 6-7:30pm Turkey Bingo
November 16 ~ 1:55pm Dismissal
November 23 ~ 11:55am Dismissal
November 24 & 25 ~ NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 30 ~ 11:55am Dismissal - 1st Trimester ends
December 7 ~ 1:55pm Dismissal
December 13 ~ 6:00pm Winter Music Concert
December 14 ~ 1:55pm Dismissal
December 19 through January 2 ~ No School - Winter Break
Thanksgiving Break
Early Dismissal Wednesdays
Wed., Nov. 23rd ~ dismissal @ 11:55am
Wed., Nov. 30th ~ dismissal @ 11:55am
Winter Break
Weather and Outdoor Recess
Weather and Emergency Updates
In the event of emergencies, a team of Franklin Pierce Schools staff work to balance safety and our commitment to support student learning. The choice to delay or cancel the start of a school day includes assessing road conditions and consulting with other local services. Franklin Pierce Schools will attempt to offer updates about delays and closures by 5am.
Staff and families can expect to receive information about school closures and delays in the following ways:
Recorded Telephone Message contact the main office at your child's school to ensure your contact information is up to date
SMS Message for families/staff who have opted-in, click herefor Text Message if you would like to opt-in
Email from info@fpschools.org
Website www.fpschools.org
Flash Alert Notification sign up to receive email notifications and download the Flash Alert App, click here.
Local Media including KIRO 97.3 FM, KOMO 1000 AM, KIRO TV Channel 7, KOMO TV Channel 4, and KING TV Channel 5
Absences
In order to assure your child's safety, please call the school office at 253-298-3300 or email us at christensen@fpschools.org if your child is ill or unable to attend school. You can call and leave a message on our 24-hour voice mail if it is before school hours. If your child is not in attendance, and we do not receive a call from you by 10:05 a.m., we will attempt to call you to confirm the reason for the absence. Your phone call saves time for the office and is greatly appreciated!
Volunteers
Important School Reminders
STUDENT EARLY DISMISSAL – If your child has an appointment and is leaving before the end of the school day, please make sure you send a note that morning letting the teacher and the office know. Also, please allow enough time for pick up. To preserve precious class time, we do not call students to the office until you have checked them out in person (remember your ID).
SCHEDULE CHANGES - The end of the day at Christensen is very busy. If you forgot to send a note in the morning (which is preferred) and need to call the school with a change to your child’s schedule, please do so before 3:00 p.m. After 3:00 the office is busy assisting students and parents and may not be able to answer your call or get a message to a student before they leave for the day. All end of the day schedule changes must be made through the office, not with the classroom teacher. Thank you!
UPDATE CONTACT INFORMATION - If any of your information has changed (address, contact info., email address, etc.) please contact the office right away. This year more than ever, it will be important to have the most current information. Also, let us know what your preferred method of contact is - phone, email, text. You can reach the office at 253.298.3300.