Month: October 2023

Math Challenge

The program is completely free and no sign-up is necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity for families to be involved and enjoy math through fun and engaging math problems. All students in Cherry Crest Elementary are invited to participate.

Since Cherry Crest started late for Math Challenge, the first two challenges MC1 and MC2 will be optional.

Grade 4: Staff Appreciation

Attention 4th Grade Families! November 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… November is your month!

Sign up to bring items here.

*Most items can be brought in with your child. Deliver them to Mrs. Kramer in the main office on the date you sign up for.
*The first Friday of the month is a breakfast for staff. If you’re able to contribute, please bring in hot items at 7 a.m.

Thank you in advance for helping us carry on this tradition of gratitude! If you have any questions, please e-mail: staffappreciation@cherrycrest-ptsa.org

Spelling Bee 2023 – 2024

Cherry Crest Spelling Bee is Returning for 2023-2024. Registration is now open for the preliminary round on December 6, 2023

How to sign up: For each kid who wants to join, please complete the form by December 1st.

Date: December 6th from 6 pm to 8 pm at Cherry Crest

Cost: The Spelling Bee is sponsored by the PTSA and is free of charge.

How it works: All students registered can download the word list from the Cherry Crest PTSA website.

At the preliminary round, all participants will be grouped by their grades. Top performers in each grade will enter the final round in early spring 2024. The   Champion from the final round will represent Cherry Crest in the Regional Spelling Bee contest.

Registration now open for Math Club 2023-2024

Math Club Cherry Crest (MCCC) has one of the best records in elementary math competitions in Washington State. The PTSA is proud to offer all students in grades 2nd-5th an opportunity to join Math club this year as well.

Math Club will meet online over TEAMS every Wednesday, starting October 25th, 1:30 – 2:15 for Class 1, and 2:15-2:45 for Class 2.

Deadline for children to register for math club is Oct 31st.

Please register here

Website with full club information here

Questions about math club? Email mathclub@cherrycrest-ptsa.org

STEAM Nights/Academic Day Camps offered by Wise Camps

Does your student enjoy science, technology, engineering, art and/or math? We invite students Pre-K (age 4+) through 5th grade to join our monthly camps during the 2023-24 school year! Wise Camps is offering five STEAM nights on Wednesdays from 5-7:30 p.m. where students rotate through five exciting stations and a Costco Pizza dinner is provided! Note: On Wed, Oct 18th join the Wise Camps team for a Halloween Themed evening. Cost of STEAM nights is $50.

Register today–spots are limited!

Win Principal for a Day!

Join Cherry Crest PTSA by Friday, October 20th for a chance to win Principal for a Day for your student/s!  One lucky member will be drawn, and their student/s will get to “rule the school” with Mrs. Stedman.

They will start planning the day’s work, likely visit classrooms, and determine how best to support the school. The Principal for a Day will enjoy lunch and recess monitoring and planning for an upcoming assembly. What a memorable day! The boss will go home with a fresh perspective and a signed certificate commending their hard work!

Movie Night: Super Mario Bros.

Join us in the school cafeteria on Friday, October 20th for our first Family Movie Night of the year! Doors will open at 5:45pm, with Super Mario Bros. starting promptly at 6:00pm.

Concessions available for pre-sale until 10/18 and during the event. Make sure to bring a blanket & pillow for comfy seating. Students must be accompanied by an adult; this is not a drop off event.

Family Engineering Night

The much beloved Family Engineering Night is coming up Friday November 3rd at Cherry Crest Elementary. We have 9 all new super challenges for families, 2 high school robotics teams and small robot coding.

PTSA is asking for donations to support this event. Please drop off toilet paper rolls and small boxes to the main office. You can also purchase items from this wish list and they will ship directly to the school. Thank you for your generosity and we can’t wait to see you November 3rd!

Spelling Bee 2023

Cherry Crest Spelling Bee registration is now open for the preliminary round in early December.

How to sign up: Complete the form for each student participant (grades 1-5) by December 1st.

Date: Tentatively Wed., Dec. 6

Cost: The Spelling Bee is sponsored by the PTSA and is free of charge.

How it works: All students registered can download the word list starting October 24, 2023 from the Cherry Crest PTSA website. At the preliminary round, all participants will be grouped by their grades. Top performers in each grade will enter the final round in early spring 2024. The Champion from the final round will represent Cherry Crest in the Regional Spelling Bee contest.