The Wildcat Weekly - Back to School - August 6th

Posted Date: 08/06/26 (12:36 PM)

Welcome Back, Wildcats!

Hello Wildcats!

Welcome back to a brand new school year, Wildcats! We hope you had an incredible summer recharging and soaking up time together. A new school year is always a exciting fresh start, and we are so grateful to tackle all the big learning adventures ahead as a team. Together, we’re going to make this school year our best one yet! We can't wait to see you soon!

❤️Crimson Point Staff

Class Placements

Thank you for your patience as our class placements are still being finalized. On Monday, August 10th, parents and guardians can login to PowerSchool to find out who their child's teacher will be for the school year.

Our Class Placement Process

Please note that our staff puts a tremendous amount of care, thought, and intention into creating balanced, supportive learning environments for every student. When making placement decisions, we carefully weigh a wide variety of factors (including academic strengths, social-emotional needs, and classroom dynamics) to ensure every class is well-balanced and set up for success.

Because changes to one placement can impact the overall balance of an entire classroom, we are unable to accommodate individual request changes. Thank you for your trust and support as we work to create the best possible learning environment for all of our Wildcats!

Join Us for Open House & Meet the Teacher!

We can't wait to kick off the new school year with our Wildcat families! Please join us on Tuesday, August 11th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for our Open House and Meet the Teacher event.

Come tour the building, visit your student's classroom, drop off school supplies, and say hello to our incredible staff! We look forward to seeing you there!

First Day of School

Wild Things Coffee

We’re excited to welcome our students back on Thursday, August 13th! Parents and families are invited to stop by campus during drop-off and grab a drink from The Wild Things Coffee Cart, which will be serving up delicious beverages from 7:30–9:30 AM. Come celebrate the new school year with us!

School Hours

Supervision for students does not start until 8:30 a.m.

Please do not drop your child off before 8:30

8:30 a.m. - Students may begin arriving. Breakfast is available in the cafeteria

8:50 a.m. - School Begins

3:35 p.m. - End of Day

**Early Release every Wednesday at 1:30**

Safety Procedures

Parking Lot Safety

NO drop-off/pick-up in the Bus Route.

No traffic or parking allowed in the Bus Route.

Please help our buses exit onto Shayla Avenue as quickly as possible to ensure accurate drop-off times for students.

Parents will ENTER and EXIT through the entrance off Shayla. Please follow the arrows and the flow of traffic and be patient with one another.

Please pull FORWARD as far as you can. Students will use the sidewalk to reach your vehicle.

If you plan to get out of your vehicle, please pull into a visitor parking stall. Do not get out in the drop-off/pick-up line.

NO PARKING in the Staff Parking Lot on the South side of the building. Exiting traffic from this lot causes congestion and safety concerns.

If you are planning to park and pick up your student, please park in the Visitor Parking Lot and walk to the sidewalk to get your student.

Playground & Field

PLAYGROUND & FIELD (drop-off & pick-up) - For the first two days of school, we invite families onto campus to walk students to their classroom doors and say goodbyes. However, beginning Monday, August 17th, we ask that families drop-off and pick-up students from BEHIND the fence/gate. The field, blacktop areas, and classroom doors should remain clear during the hours of 8:00-4:00pm. Feel free to congregate out front and anywhere outside the fenced and gated areas. Please help us by staying consistent with morning and afternoon drop-off and pick-up routines.

DOGS - All dogs must be on a leash at all times during school hours, including drop-off and pick-up. If you choose to bring your dog or other pet to enjoy the playground or field, please make sure it is not during school hours (8:00-4:00pm) and that you clean up after it.

We appreciate your help with these school routines, as we know they may take some time to get used to. The safety of our students and staff is top priority, so thank you for your support as we work to keep our playground and surrounding areas as safe as possible. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you!

Mrs. Clemens

Bus Information

Transportation & Bus Routes

Q: When will my child's bus stop be available? Where can I find the route and schedule?

A: This year we are excited to offer a new tool for parents to track their child's bus in real time!

We are thrilled to bring BusRight to our families this upcoming school year! BusRight is an easy-to-use school bus tracking app. It lets parents see their child's bus location in real time. Parents can also get estimated arrival times and instant updates on delays. Students will pick up their bus pass at their school.

In August: Parents will get an invitation email. It will have instructions on how to set up your BusRight account.
Before School Starts: Your child's specific bus stops and schedules will be available in two places:

BusRight app: Download the app from Google Play or the Apple iOS store.
PowerSchool: Log in and click on the Transportation tab. There, you can see your child's bus number, stop location, and exact pickup/drop-off times.

Other Important Dates

August 13th - First Day of School!
September 7th - No School | Labor Day
September 9th - PTA Sweet Treats
September 9th - PTA Meeting | 3:45
September 16th-18th - PTA Tatto a Teacher Fundraiser
September 25th - 4th/5th Grade Wagon's Ho
September 26th - PTA Red Robin Spirit Night
September 29th - Picture Day
September 30th - Parent-Teacher Conferences | 1:30 Early Release
October 1st - Parent-Teacher Conferences | 1:30 Early Release
October 2nd - No School
October 8th - PTA Kiss the Pig
October 9th - No School | Professional Development Day
October 14th - Jog-a-Thon
October 14th - PTA Meeting | 3:45
October 16th - 4th Grade to Boise Watershed Field Trip
October 28th - PTA Trunk or Treat
November 3rd - No School | Election Day
November 14th - End of Trimester 1

Helpful Links

School Supply Lists

Apply for Free & Reduced Meals

Applications for free and reduced price meals are officially open, and we encourage all parents to apply!

Here's the link: https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=D2LQFR

Need Help? Please contact the Child Nutrition office at CNP@kunaschools.org or call 208-922-1101.

Free & Reduced Meal Application

Volunteers

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

School Calendar 2026-2027

Start & Release Times

New Student Enrollment

Elementary Handbook 2026-2027

PTA Updates

Why Join the Crimson Point PTA?

Support Our Students & Staff: PTA funds go directly toward classroom supplies, special events, assembly guests, and school programs.
Have a Voice: Members get voting rights at PTA meetings on important decisions and school initiatives.
Stay Connected: Meet other Crimson Point families and stay in the loop with what’s happening on campus.

Joining is fast, easy, and costs only $10 per membership. Help us make a difference for every Wildcat this year!

Spirit Wear

Crimson Point Spirit Wear is now available for purchase! Click the link below to shop a variety of fun and stylish options for the whole family. All proceeds go directly to the Crimson Point PTA to support our students, staff, and school events throughout the year.

The online store is open now through September 4, 2026 — don’t miss out!

PTA Spirit Store

The Golden Ticket Raffle ✨🎟️

PTA officially announced their newest fundraiser at Kindergarten Screener, and now it’s time to let our entire Wildcat community in on the fun!

Win a VIP Golden Ticket Parking Pass! Imagine skipping the parking lot stress and pulling right into your reserved VIP parking spot for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up! You can even use it to attend events or anytime you come to the schooli We’re even throwing in a new swig cup to go with your new parking pass.

How to Enter:

Back-to-School Night Tuesday, August 11th from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

You must be present at Back-to-School Night to enter the raffle.

The Golden Ticket winner will be drawn at the end of the event, so the lucky winner can take home their VIP Parking Pass and use it on the first day of school!

Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.

First Raffle Prize: VIP Parking Pass valid August 13 – December 18.

Didn’t win this raffle? Don’t worry! We’ll hold a second Golden Ticket Raffle later this school year for a VIP Parking Pass valid January 5 – May 20, giving everyone another chance to win.

Every ticket purchased helps support our new playground, helping create an even better place for our Wildcats to learn, play, and grow.

Join us on August 11th from 4:00–6:00 PM for your chance to become our first Golden Ticket VIP!