Good afternoon Emerald Heights families,Wow—we really felt the love this week! Thank you to our PTA and all of our amazing EM families for contributing to such a thoughtful and generous week. We feel incredibly appreciated. Thank you for making our staff appreciation week so special! 

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5th Grade Families
This is an exciting time as our 5th graders begin preparing for their transition to middle school! One important step in this process is selecting electives for next year.
All current 5th grade students need to complete the CKSD 6th Grade Elective Request Form. Information about electives was shared at middle school family nights on April 27. We ask that all families please complete the form as soon as possible.
If your student has already completed the form, please disregard this message.

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Important: Next Year Enrollment
Emerald Heights Elementary is beginning the process of planning for next year’s enrollment. To support this, please complete this enrollment form indicating whether or not your child(ren) will be returning for the 2026–27 school year.
If you live in Central Kitsap and Emerald Heights is not your home school, or if you live outside of our district, please submit a Transfer Request online at Central Kitsap School District website.
If you have questions, please contact the school office at 360-662-8500.

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SBA Testing (Grades 3–5)
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Next week, we begin Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) testing for students in grades 3–5.
Your student will take the Smarter Balanced assessments in Math and English Language Arts. Fifth grade students will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS).
These assessments provide valuable information about your child’s academic progress and readiness.
Tests include:

• ELA CAT – English Language Arts Computer Adaptive Test
• ELA PT – Performance Task (Parts 1 & 2)
• Math CAT – Math Computer Adaptive Test
• Math PT – Math Performance Task
• WCAS – Science Assessment (5th grade only)

To help your child do their best:

• Please ensure your child arrives at school on time each day
• Avoid scheduling appointments during testing days when possible
• Encourage your child to relax, do their best, and carefully follow directions
• Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast

Emerald Heights Smarter Balanced Assessment Schedule 2025-26       Grade/Teacher ELA CAT ELA PT 1 & 2 MATH CAT MATH PT SCIENCE  3rd Grade: Roberts, Ham, Zimny 9:30 AM Mon  May 11th  Tue & Wed May 12th & 13th Tue May 26th Wed May 27th Cascade Court Pod  Fields, Repass, Kim, Phillips 10:00 AM Tue May 12th Wed & Thurs May 13th & 14th Tue May 19th Wed May 20th  Wed May 27th (5th grade only) Mountain Trails Pod:  Coombe, Meek, Rice, Craw  9:30 AM Tue May 12th  Wed & Thurs May 13th & 14th Tue May 19th Wed May 20th Tue May 26th (Craw 5th only)

Wishing a happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Take care,
Stephanie Brush
Principal of Emerald Heights