Christensen Courier
June 9th - 19th, 2020
Christensen Elementary
Email: rschenk@fpschools.org
Website: https://christensen.fpschools.org/
Location: 10232 Barnes Lane South, Tacoma, WA, USA
Phone: (253) 298-3300
Message from Principal
I want to take a moment to recognize how the horrific deaths of George Floyd and Manuel Ellis reminds us that an ongoing racial pandemic continues to erode our country. We recognize that racism exists throughout all structures in society and that public education represents a centuries-old model that was not originally intended for all. We sincerely believe that the diversity of thought, experiences, perspectives and cultures is the greatest strength of our community. While we are saddened and angered by the deaths of George Floyd and Manuel Ellis. We recognize that these incidents are not isolated from the legacy of racism in our country, and that members of our community continue to experience overt, covert and violent forms of racism. In partnership with you, we will continue to work towards dismantling the systems that hinder opportunities for all students to succeed. In particular the racism that so directly impacts our black and brown families every day. Let's begin that conversation now. You will receive an email invite to join an online all parent Zoom meeting on Wednesday, June 17th at 5:00. More information will be sent out with that email invite.
Dr. Enfield
Drop off & Pick up
Parents can also pick up any of their students items that were left in the classroom.
Please, drive through the bus cresent to drop off items and to pick up student bags. A staff member will bring to you (in your car), the items your student(s) left in their classroom.
Free Vegetables
Fresh & Free Veggies
The Farm at Franklin Pierce Schools will be providing free veggies every Friday from 11am-12 pm at select locations starting in June.
Click on the link below for more details.
Finish Strong!
Teachers will continue to teach online until June 19th. Students are encouraged to connect with their teacher daily on Canvas. If your student has questions, you may call or email the teacher. Click on the 'Christensen Teams Directory' below to locate you student(s) teacher phone number or email. Once in the 'Christensen Teams Directory' locate the tab bar on the bottom of the screen. Click on the 'CHR' tab for a list of teachers.
Parents may keep their student(s) laptop during the summer for online learning. Student(s) can bring their laptop back when they return to school this fall.
Kindergarten Registration for 20/21 School Year
- Birth Certificate
- Immunizations
- Proof of Residence, (utility bill dated w/in last 30 days, copy of mortgage statement, documentation from Social Services or tax statement).
Are You Moving?
We are putting together classes and the various schedules that must be carefully coordinated in order for our school to run smoothly for next fall. So, please let us know if you are planning to move.
2020/2021 School Starts Sept. 8th
New Start and End Times for the 2020/2021 School Year
The tardy bell will ring at 8:55am. Students who arrive at 8:55am will be marked tardy. School will end at 3:25pm.