Take Action!

  • Register NOW for After school Activities. Registration closes on Sept 27th for most clubs. 
  • Volunteer at the Carnival on 10/4 (H.S. students welcome!)
  • Bookmark the PTSA Calendar page to ensure you don’t miss a fun event!
  • Volunteer as a Co-lead or Committee member for upcoming school events.
  • Sign up to Volunteer at the Library
  • Attention 5th Grade Families! October is your month for Staff Appreciation! Sign-up to bring items here.
  • Take advantage of Corporate Matching Programs when you donate or volunteer
  • Donate to Cherry Crest Family STEM Night through Amazon or Sign-Up Genius.
  • Register for Spelling Bee (Students grade 1-5) by November 1st

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, Oct 1st @6:45pm PTSA General Meeting in School Cafeteria 

Friday, Oct 4 @4:00 PM  PTSA Family Carnival & Fundraiser

Friday, Oct 4,  @3:00PM  FY2425 Math Challenge – First math challenge due date

Friday, Oct 25 @5:30 PM  Family STEM Night

Wednesday, November 6 @ 6:00 PM Cherry Crest Spelling Bee

PTSA NEWS

Giving Month is Starting Soon

Our Envelope Drive has started as Giving Month (October) is approaching. Help us reach our $120K goal by Oct 31st and an already fun school dance turns into a professional DJed dance. PLUS students will learn new dance moves at school and get to perform at the school dance on Friday, Feb 7th.

Attention 5th Grade Families! October is your month for Staff Appreciation!

Attention 5th Grade Families! October is your month for Staff Appreciation! What is Staff Appreciation? Each year Cherry Crest families show their appreciation for our outstanding educators by volunteering to provide food, beverages, and paper products throughout the school year to help restock the staff room and encourage our teachers with a monthly breakfast. Each Grade is assigned one month to focus their efforts… October is your month! Sign-up to bring items.

Help Volunteer for School Hearing Screenings

We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with conducting hearing screenings under the guidance of our trained professionals. Training will be provided ahead of the screenings in person, virtually or via video tutorial for late Sept through October.

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Picture Day is September 24th

Picture Day is September 24th, where your student will have both individual and class group photos. Online order instructions will be sent home with your child, so please be sure to check their backpacks. If your child misses the September 24th date or you are unhappy with their photo, there will be a make up picture day on November 19th.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Tutor Services Available

Offering tutoring services for students in the area in grade between Kindergarten to 5th grade for the summer:

I am charging $65/hr and just finished my student teaching here at Cherry Crest. Please reach out to s.jane.vavrin@gmail.com for more information!

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Sammamish Summer Basketball Camp

The Sammamish basketball program is hosting a Summer Basketball Camp for 3rd – 8th graders to kick off summer break on June 19-20 from 9 am-12 pm at Sammamish High School (main gym).

The Girls Varsity team and coaches will be running the players through fun drills, competitions, games, and scrimmages over the course of the three days. All levels are welcome. Bring a snack and be ready to play!

Visit this link for more info and to sign up here.

Questions? Please email at jeanjpark13@icloud.com

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Summer Camp for Cherry Crest Students-Pop Star Learning Academy

Summer camp opportunity for students- A former Cherry Crest student is giving back to our community and offering spots at the “Pop Star Learning Academy” (PSLA).

When: 9am-1pm

Where: Cherry Crest Undercovered Area

Cost: $150/week (20% off for siblings)

Sessions:

[7/08-7/12] Summer Olympics

[7/15-7/19] Lights, Camera, Action!

[7/22-7/26] Pirates

[7/29-8/02] Harry Potter

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DISTRICT NEWS

Bellevue PTSA Sponsored – ‘Balancing Act: Supporting Student Stress & Anxiety’

Learn more about the causes of childhood stress and anxiety, signs that may indicate the need for more support, and practical strategies for fostering resilience at home. Explore resources available within the Bellevue School District and our community to help navigate this important aspect of parenting. Let’s work together to create a supportive environment for our children’s well-being.

Open Transfer, Choice Schools and Middle Schools

The Open Transfer and Choice Schools application period for the 2024-2025 academic year will take place from Monday, December 11, 2023, to Friday, January 19, 2024.  Check out full details of Information Nights and Open House Events here.

Choice Schools and Programs
Hindi Bilingual Program Information Night, Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School Open House, Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Arabic Bilingual Program Open House at Ardmore Elementary School, Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Korean Bilingual Program Information Night, Thursday, December 14, 2023
Big Picture Middle School Open House, Wednesday, January 3, 2024
International School Open House, Thursday, January 4, 2024
Arabic Bilingual Program Open House, Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Middle Schools
Chinook Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Highland Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Odle Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Tillicum Middle School Open House, Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Tyee Middle School Open House, Thursday, January 18, 2024

Open Transfer and Choice Schools and Programs application period

The Open Transfer and Choice Schools and Programs application period for the 2024-2025 academic year will take place from Monday, December 11, 2023, to Friday, January 19, 2024.

Check out more information here.

Open House Events

Middle Schools

Big Picture Middle School Open House, Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Chinook Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Highland Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 16, 2024

International School Open House, Thursday, January 4, 2024

Odle Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Tillicum Middle School Open House, Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Tyee Middle School Open House, Thursday, January 18, 2024