Karshner Elementary School is part of the Puyallup School District. We are located in the northwest part of downtown Puyallup,one block north of Stewart Avenue. We have approximately 340 students in grades Preschool-6 attending.

The MISSION of Karshner Elementary is to develop academically successful and socially responsible students. We are a dedicated, professional learning community that strives to provide a challenging instructional program that meets the needs of all learners.

Karshner's VISION: Every child at Karshner Elementary will meet or exceed standards in reading, writing, math and science.
Karshner's 1st BIG goal: 90% of students will meet or exceed standards in reading.
Karshner's 2nd BIG goal: 80% of students will meet or exceed standards in mathematics.

Dear Families:

Karshner has a variety of after-school clubs. Selected students are invited to attend the reading and math clubs. Any student can sign up for the sports clubs. These clubs last for six weeks, and then a new session will start. Please talk to your child’s teacher if you are interested.

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:20-4:00
•6th grade math with Mrs. Ellis
•5th grade math with Ms. Horner
•4th grade math with Ms. Zylstra
•3rd grade reading with Miss Jamieson

Monday and Friday from 3:20-4:00
•3rd grade math with Mrs. Martin

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
•4th grade reading with Miss Coffman

Sports Club- 3:20-4:00
•M, F grades 4-6 with Miss Hendrickson
•T, Th grades K-3 with Miss Fobes

One more brain rule from Seattle author named John Medina. His book is called, Brain Rules, 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School. Check out his website: www.brainrules.net.

1. Sleep well, think well
•Loss of sleep hurts attention, working memory, mood, logical reasoning, and motor skills.
•One night’s loss of sleep results in about a 30% loss of thinking skills.
•A 30 minute nap each day would help all of us do better at work, home and school!

Passionate about teaching and learning,
Jeanie Schneider
Principal

Two Karshner sixth grade students, Sara Anderson and Trey Vanderkinter, recently presented their Veterans Day posters at the school board meeting. The posters were honoring relatives who had served in the military. They did a wonderful job representing Karshner and honoring veterans. Here are pictures of Sara and Trey with Mrs. Schneider, Karshner Principal, and Dr. Tony Apostle, Puyallup School District Superintendent.

Puyallup School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination may be directed to:
Lorraine Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources ~ (253) 841-8764
Executive Director of Diversity Affairs ~ (253) 840-8966
Title IX Coordinator ~ (253) 841-8785
Section 504 Coordinator ~ (253) 841-8700