9.1 First Day of School

9.2 No Late Start Wednesday (school starts at 8:15am)

9.4 No School

9.7 No School

9.9 Late Start Wednesday Begins (9:15am)

9.11 PTA at the Rainiers

9.16 Back to School Night 5:30-7:00

9.24 PTA General Membership Meeting (Library)

It was so wonderful seeing many of you at our Welcome Back Event. That is one of my favorite times of the year. All the smiles and excitement makes me anxious to get the year started. If you are new to Chambers, we are excited to have you. I know your family will enjoy being part of this community.

We have three days of school next week and all staff is ready to help our students get back into the routine. Thank you for partnering at home and helping your students get their bedtime and wake routines ready for school.

In other news, we are looking forward to the construction of a new school building. We would love to get your input on the design process. If you are interested, please use the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H3RB9NT

I can't wait for the first day of school! I'll see you Tuesday.

Gratefully serving Chambers students, staff and community,

Mrs. Gann

Dear Chambers Primary Families,

I am excited to introduce myself as your new Assistant Principal! I had so much fun meeting so many of you during our Welcome Back event, and the warm, welcoming energy made me even more excited to officially join the Chambers community.

I am beginning my 16th year in education. Over the years, I have had the privilege of teaching 2nd grade, 5th grade, and middle school English, as well as serving as an Assistant Principal in Kuwait and, most recently, as a Dean of Students in the Puyallup School District. I am committed to supporting every student’s success through building meaningful relationships and collaborating with families.

As we kick off the year, I want to emphasize the importance of daily school attendance—starting on day one. Building strong attendance habits during the very first week sets the stage for academic success, social connection, and a confident routine all year long. Every day your child is here, they are building relationships, and learning critical content and skills.

I am truly looking forward to partnering with you and getting to know all of our amazing Chambers Champs. Please never hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or just want to say hello. Looking forward to a great year ahead!

In partnership,

Ms. Catie Bartley

Increased Traffic During the First Week of School: Just a reminder that there is usually an increased volume of traffic during the first week of school. This usually causes the parent drop off and parent pick up lines to take longer than usual. Thank you for your patience. If your student is eligible to ride the bus, we strongly encourage using that mode of transportation.

The first day of school is September 1st (Kindergarten students have a staggered start. Kindergarten families were sent that information in ParentSquare). School starts promptly at 8:15am. Students eating breakfast may be dropped off at 7:45am and all other students can be dropped off at 8am.

In our continued efforts to keep student safety as our foremost priority, only staff and students are allowed beyond the school office during the school day (including arrival and dismissal times). We will make extra staff available to support students during the first few days as they learn our arrival routines. If you feel you have a unique situation and your child may need additional support, please contact me or the Assistant Principal, Catie Bartley.

Students arriving at 8am will go directly inside to our cafeteria (if eating breakfast) or to the gym (bus riders not eating breakfast). Staff will guide students to follow their colored dots to their classroom beginning at 8:05.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership with us to help create a smooth start to what will be a great year.

We are so excited to welcome you back for another amazing year at Chambers Primary! We want you to know that we are here to support you, your family, and your Chambers Champ every step of the way.

We have a fun and busy year ahead with many exciting events planned—and plenty of opportunities for you to get involved! To stay up to date, make sure to:

Our first General Membership Meeting will be held on September 24th at 6:00 PM in the Library—kids are welcome! You’ll have the chance to meet our board members and event chairs, learn more about the exciting activities we have planned, and discover how you can get involved.

Instead of traditional catalog sales, we love to keep things fun (and tasty!) by partnering with local restaurants for Takeover Nights throughout the school year. These events help us raise funds to support student activities, school events, and all the amazing things happening at Chambers Primary.

h First Stop: Rainiers Game Night!

Mark your calendars for September 11th—it’s Chambers Night at the Rainiers! Gates open at 5:30 PM and the first pitch is at 7:05 PM. Grab your tickets with the link below, wear your school gear, and get ready for a fun night at the ballpark. (See the flyer below for ticket info and details!)

Next Up: Bliss Takeover

Join us all day on September 22nd at Bliss Ice Cream in University Place—just mention Chambers Primary at checkout, and a portion of your purchase will go directly to our school!

Joining the PTA is one of the best ways to support our school community. Membership means something different for everyone—you can:

Your membership helps fund events, support students and staff, and build a stronger community. Whether you’re able to give your time or just your support, it all makes a difference!

We can’t wait for a fantastic school year together!

Support your child’s school and show your school spirit by joining the PTA!

We’re offering two membership options for families this year:

$15 – Individual Membership only (no T-shirt included)

Your membership helps fund important programs, events, and resources that benefit all our students. Let’s work together to make this school year the best one yet!

As always, if you have any questions or if there is anything we can do to help you or your family directly please email us at: info@chambersprimarypta.com

The PTA would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the families who joined us for our Back-to-School Picnic! It was wonderful to see so many students, parents, and staff come together to celebrate the start of a new school year. Your presence, energy, and support helped make the event a great success. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead—together!

Rainers Game: September 11th at 5:30 (pre-buy tickets with link above to get the Rainer ticket deal)

Bliss takeover: September 22nd - all day at Bliss Ice Cream in University Place (Just mention Chambers Primary when checking out)

General Membership Meeting: Thursday September 24th at 6:00 pm at Chambers Primary Library

PTA membership with T-shirt: Order is due October 15th to get the T-shirt deal (but you can always join the PTA throughout the year).