August 2021 | Family Newsletter 

Welcome Back Huskies 

Dear Ilalko Families, 

It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you back to school for the 2021-2022 school year. The dedicated staff at Ilalko are busy getting our hearts, minds, and classrooms ready for the return of our favorite people, your children!

First Day of School Grades 1 - 5  

Wednesday September 8th

First Day of Kindergarten is September 13th  
Kindergarten Families Click Here for a Kindergarten Welcome Letter 

Your child’s physical and emotional safety are critically important to us. We will work together to keep our campus safe by ensuring that we are following the most recent Department of Health guidance with regard to Covid-19. In addition, we will be teaching and practicing our school-wide behavior expectations and emergency drills through-out the year. 

Emotional safety is also an important consideration for the coming year. Children learn best when they feel welcome and known at school. We recognize that some of our children have not been on our campus for over a year. We will dedicate the first few weeks of school to getting to know classmates, reviewing important social skills, and to learning strategies for managing the difficult emotions that we all face from time to time. 

Each child will receive a letter from their teacher prior to the start of school. You can also find your child’s teacher through Skyward Family Access.  Family Access is a web-based program that gives families  access to attendance, grades, lunch balances and more. Through Skylert in Family Access, families can specify which phone message to receive and sign up for text messages.

Below you will find the additional information you need to start the school year successfully. 

I look forward to seeing your family at Open House, please note a Virtual Open House will be provided on our website, more information to follow.
 

Ilalko Open House
Thursday | September 2nd 

Last Names A-M 5:30-6:00 pm 

Last Names N-Z 6:15 - 6:45 pm

Kelly Maloney 

Principal, Ilalko Elementary 

Back to School Details 

Class Placements 

We are in the process of placing students into classes for the fall. Some placements may shift due to changes in our student enrollment. You can check skyward to see learn who your child's teacher will be and we will notify you when class lists have been posted. We have amazing teachers at Ilalko, you can click the links below to learn more about your child's teacher! 

School Supplies

Supply lists are available in the  “For Families” section of our website. You can now view and purchase supplies online for the 2021-2022 school year.

Office Hours 8:00 am -3:30 pm, starting on Aug. 13th, 2021. The office phone number is 253-931-4748. All visitors to our campus will be required to wear a mask indoors. 

Daily Schedule - School Starts at 8:45 am and ends at 3:15 pm.

Students will line up for class in the morning at the outside classroom door. Breakfast and lunch are provided to all children, free of charge, this school year. If your child needs breakfast they should get their meal prior to lining up for class. Staff will be available to direct your child to the breakfast line and to their classroom doors. 

Bus Transportation - Information regarding bus routes will be available on August 26th- your family will need to visit the school to identify the correct bus stop and route number for your family - Look for the link titled  “Find School and Bus Route.”  

Parent Drop-off and Pick-up - If your child is being dropped off at school, please plan ahead to arrive between 8:30 and 8:40 am (9:30 and 9:40 on late start Mondays). Students are dismissed from class at 3:15 pm and should be picked up no later than 3:25 pm. Parent are kindly asked to remain in vehicles and follow the directions of school staff  to keep traffic flowing and to ensure the safety of our students and staff. 

Late Start Mondays - Late start Mondays will begin on September 20th, students should arrive on campus exactly one hour later than usual on these days. Late start dates, as well as days off from school, can be found on our district calendar. 

Contact Us: 253-931-4748 | Office Hours 8:00 am -3:30 pm | Principal, Kelly Maloney | AP, Kelsi Bortoluzzi | Office Manager, Teri Mathews