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WELCOME TO SILVER LAKE ELEMENTARY!
Silver Lake Elementary, home of the Bulldogs, is located in Federal Way’s Alderbrook neighborhood and serves scholars in grades K-5.
ENROLLMENT IN SILVER LAKE
EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY
Friday is early release and schools are let out 75 minutes early
Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow!
Attending school every day is a great opportunity to support learning & the growth of the whole child.
Hello from Principal Courtney Thomas!
Who We are Container
WHO WE ARE
Silver Lake Elementary, home of the Bulldogs, is located in Federal Way’s Alderbrook neighborhood and serves scholars in grades K-5. At Silver Lake we believe in building a strong community by ensuring that ALL are welcome and by instilling following the Positive Behavior Intervention System. Every day we come to school to learn. We do that by: Showing Respect, Making Good Decisions, and Solving Problems. Silver Lake takes pride in providing exciting and rigorous core instruction through Standard Based Learning. We place our priority on growing our scholars academically and socially.
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Kindergarten registration is open! Sign up your scholar for the 2026-27 school year.
![Free Take-Home Meals for Students Who Observe Ramadan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768255590/fwpsorg/ez1dnuhuqsdkj8jtpyoq/RamadanTakeHomeMeals2026SocialInstagramPost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768255590/fwpsorg/ez1dnuhuqsdkj8jtpyoq/RamadanTakeHomeMeals2026SocialInstagramPost.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768255590/fwpsorg/ez1dnuhuqsdkj8jtpyoq/RamadanTakeHomeMeals2026SocialInstagramPost.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768255590/fwpsorg/ez1dnuhuqsdkj8jtpyoq/RamadanTakeHomeMeals2026SocialInstagramPost.png","width":1080}])
Ramadan is observed from February 17 to March 19, 2026, and we recognize this is an important month for many in our community. To ensure students who are not eating during the school day have access to nutritious meals at home, Federal Way Public Schools is offering take-home breakfast and lunch options in alignment with OSPI guidance.
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The 2026-27 Choice Enrollment Registration will be available for all grade levels February 2 – March 16.
![Federal Way Scholars Explore the Future of Technology During Computer Science Education Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765585051/fwpsorg/b4csv0zppdvyswqniia7/2025ComputerScienceEducationWeek.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765585051/fwpsorg/b4csv0zppdvyswqniia7/2025ComputerScienceEducationWeek.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765585051/fwpsorg/b4csv0zppdvyswqniia7/2025ComputerScienceEducationWeek.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765585051/fwpsorg/b4csv0zppdvyswqniia7/2025ComputerScienceEducationWeek.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765585051/fwpsorg/b4csv0zppdvyswqniia7/2025ComputerScienceEducationWeek.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765585051/fwpsorg/b4csv0zppdvyswqniia7/2025ComputerScienceEducationWeek.png","width":1920}])
Federal Way Public Schools celebrated Computer Science Education Week from December 8 through December 12, uniting all FWPS schools with students around the globe who are participating in the worldwide Hour of Code and Hour of AI. This annual event introduces learners to the foundations of computer science and artificial intelligence in a fun and accessible way, reinforcing that anyone can learn the basics.
![Because of You Award!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700096592/fwpsorg/dvkxva5swvqkxtzebi7e/BecauseofYouThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700096592/fwpsorg/dvkxva5swvqkxtzebi7e/BecauseofYouThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700096592/fwpsorg/dvkxva5swvqkxtzebi7e/BecauseofYouThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700096592/fwpsorg/dvkxva5swvqkxtzebi7e/BecauseofYouThumbnail.png","width":1080}])
Calling all scholars in grades 3-12: Nominate a staff member for the Because of You Award!
Educational Service Center, Room 104
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Truman Early Learning Center, 31457 28th Ave S., Federal Way, or on Zoom
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Illahee Middle School (36001 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003)
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Lake Grove Elementary (202 SW 308th St, Federal Way, WA 98023)
WHAT WE OFFER
Engaging Teaching & Learning
Clubs & Activities
Family Partnerships
