Month: March 2022

Walk-a-thon is this Friday!

We are excited to see your family this Friday, April 1 from 2:30 to 4:30pm at the Cherry Crest track!  Students should wear their Walk-a-thon t-shirts to school on Friday as well as appropriate walking shoes.  Teachers will distribute student badges to track laps just before walking begins.

The online auction opens this Wednesday, March 30 at 6:00am.  Our carefully curated auction includes 11 memorable experiences for your family like Principal for a Day, Red Hot Ride to School, VIP Street Sign and more!  Preview the catalog and register today to be ready when the auction opens!

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Access all the details including our FAQ at https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/walk-a-thon/

A special thank you to our wonderful sponsors for Walk-a-thon 2022! They make your donations go further by fully underwriting the costs of this event. We appreciate their generous support of our children and community!

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor – Julia and Mark Krill at Windermere!

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor – Gallagher Construction, LLC!

Running Club Starts April 4th!

All students should bring their Walk-a-thon badges back to school April 4-8 so we can use them for Spring Running club! Scan your badge one time during the week and be entered to win Otter Pops for your class!

Running Club is optional and will be available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at lunch recess.  Create healthy habits, reach milestones and earn charms!

Questions? E-mail runningclub@cherrycrest-ptsa.org

VP Communications Volunteer Needed – 2022-2023

The PTSA needs a VP for Communications for the year 2022-23. Job responsibilities include overseeing the work of the volunteers who assemble the weekly Charger Chatter newsletter, maintain the PTSA website and Facebook page, and the online family directory. Time commitment is approximately 2 hours/week. Technical knowledge not required.

For more information, please contact VP.1@cherrycrest-ptsa.org!

Register for Bellevue Schools Foundation “Spring for Schools” Event

Please plan to join us at “Spring for Schools” on Friday May 13th.

Our annual Spring for Schools luncheon is BSF’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Donors contribute nearly $900,000 to support the Bellevue School District. With a history spanning over 30 years, Bellevue Schools Foundation’s annual benefit luncheon raises the critical funds needed to help students in Bellevue’s public schools succeed in school and in life. The luncheon is one of the Eastside’s largest philanthropic events, typically hosting over 1,000 professionals, parents, and community leaders who are committed to ensuring that all students have access to opportunities that will help them thrive in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

In-person: Education Showcase is at 11:00 AM, and the Lunch, Movie and Program starts at 12:00 PM
Virtual: The Movie and Program will begin at 12:00 PM
More details at: https://www.bellevueschoolsfoundation.org/spring-for-schools

April Staff Appreciation: 1st Grade Families

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Thank you teachers and staff!

Each month one grade level of Cherry Crest families show appreciation for our outstanding educators by providing food, beverages and paper products for all teachers and staff. Most items can be sent in with your student to be dropped off in the Main Office.

Parents of 1st Graders: Sign up at http://bit.ly/3JuReob to participate and donate items on March 30th, April 1st and April 20th. Thank you for helping us continue this tradition of gratitude.

Questions? E-mail staffappreciation@cherrycrest-ptsa.org

Get Ready for the Walkathon!

Get Ready for Walk-a-thon 2022!

Music!  Snacks!  Prizes!  Time Capsule!  Auction!  We’re ready – are you?  All funds raised enable extra classroom support and curriculum enrichments for all Cherry Crest students!  See you on April 1!

Checklist:

A special thank you to our wonderful sponsors for Walk-a-thon 2022! They make your donations go further by fully underwriting the costs of this event. We appreciate their generous support of our children and community!

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor – Julia and Mark Krill at Windermere!

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor – Gallagher Construction, LLC!

Washington State Legislature Recap

Our state legislative session has ended.  We encourage you to read the report from Washington State PTA (available at http://bit.ly/3N8yA7I) to learn the status of bills and budgets affecting education.

Cherry Crest Wins First Prize in “Math is Cool” Competition

Cherry Crest 4th and 5th grade teams both placed first in their “Math is Cool” competitions. Hearty congratulations to all 52 kids and parents! Students competed with 13 different teams and really earned recognition for their achievement!

Thanks to our coaches who made so much effort to teach and prepare students! Click through to read more about the Math club and student achievements this year.

Spirit Gear Spring Merchandise Through April 10th

Spirit gear is here and we’ve got tie-dye! Get into the Cherry Crest school spirit with fun t-shirts, cozy sweatshirts & more. Plus, a percentage of whatever you purchase will be given right back to Cherry Crest.  Hurry – spring items are only available through April 10th: https://cherrycrest2022.itemorder.com/

Questions? contact spiritgear@cherrycrest-ptsa.org