Month: December 2023

Cherry Crest Auction 2024

PEACE | LOVE | CHARGERS

Join us on Saturday, January 27 from 6:00 to 9:00pm at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center as we celebrate our amazing students and teachers!  Enjoy our Silent Auction, Dinner, Cocktails, and Live Auction with a special presentation showcasing our students. You must attend to bid on one of a kind items like a Steam Deck signed by developers, Classroom Artwork and Seattle Mariners Autographed Cards!

Annual Used Book Fair & Cherry Crest Concert

Join us for the Annual Used Book Fair and Cherry Crest Concert on January 19th! Come for the Used Book Fair at 3pm and return for the Cherry Crest Concert at 5pm. Drop off used books donations in the Cherry Crest lobby.

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

Staff Appreciation: Grade 3 Families!

Attention 3rd Grade Families! January is your month for Staff Appreciation!

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

Save the Date: Cherry Crest Auction!

After 5 long years, we are excited to celebrate our community with the return of our Cherry Crest Auction!

This time-honored tradition is the only opportunity for our teachers and parents to share an evening of fun together. Cocktails, Dinner, Games and more!

Mark your calendars to join us on Saturday, January 27th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Mercer Island Community Center.

Tickets and childcare details will be available soon!

CCE GOALS Indoor After School Soccer!

When:  Wednesdays from 12:15pm – 1:35pm from 3/22 to 5/17 (excluding 4/12)

Location: CCE Multi Use Field

Cost: $215 per participant ($12 per registered player back to Cherry Crest PTA!)

Registration Deadline:  Tuesday, March 14  

December Mini Holiday Book Fair and Art Show

Book guy

Our annual PaperPie Book Fair (formerly Usborne Books & More) is coming to the Cherry Crest Library this week!

When: Tuesday Dec. 5th – Thursday 8th.

Hours: Open for shopping at lunch recess and afterschool each day (exact hours TBD) plus family night on Tuesday.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Lux, school librarian, at: luxja@bsd405.org or Ashley, PaperPie rep, at: AshleysBooks@outlook.com

Online Shopping at: www.BookYourShelf.com

Cherry Crest Art Reflections Contest submissions will be displayed all week outside the library for your viewing pleasure, thanks to our wonderful Cherry Crest PTA.

*All proceeds from the book fair go to support books and supplies for our Cherry Crest library. 😊