Year: 2023

Welcome New Families and Farewell Graduating Students

Dear Cherry Crest Elementary School Community,

As the school year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to all the new families joining our cherished Cherry Crest Elementary community. We are thrilled to have you as part of our school family and look forward to getting to know each and every one of you.

At Cherry Crest, we believe that strong connections and a supportive environment are the foundations for success. We are committed to providing your children with an exceptional educational experience filled with academic growth, creative exploration, and a sense of belonging. Our dedicated teachers and staff are eager to guide and nurture your children, helping them reach their full potential.

As we bid farewell to another incredible school year, we would also like to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude and best wishes to all the families who have been a part of our Cherry Crest community. We appreciate your unwavering support, active involvement, and the countless memories we have created together. May your summer be filled with joy, relaxation, and wonderful moments shared with loved ones.

To our extraordinary fifth graders, who are about to embark on an exciting new chapter in their educational journey, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations and wish you every success in middle school and beyond. Remember, the lessons you’ve learned and the friendships you’ve made at Cherry Crest will forever be a part of who you are.

As we embrace the summer break, we eagerly anticipate the return of familiar faces and the arrival of new ones when we reconvene in the fall.

Cherry Crest Elementary School thrives because of its vibrant community, and we are excited to continue building strong partnerships with all our families.

Wishing you a safe, rejuvenating, and fun-filled summer!

Get Ready for an Exciting G5 Promotion Event

5th Grade parents, please join us to celebrate all 5th graders! The event will take place on Wednesday, June 21, 8:30 – 9:45 AM.
8:30-9:20 am: Memorable Ceremony in the Café and Gym
9:20-9:45 am: Social in the Undercover Area
9:45 am: Magic show, outdoor games, pizza lunch (only for students and volunteers)

Chuck E. Cheese FUNdraiser

On Friday, June 16th Chuck E. Cheese Bellevue will donate up to 20% of the sales generated to the Cherry Crest PTSA. Invite your friends and family to join you for a fun way to end the week. Bring the attached flyer to Chuck E. Cheese for special deals.

Girl Scout Recruiting Event this Wednesday at Bellevue Library

Girl Scouts is having a free recruiting event this Wednesday at the Bellevue Library. Bring your child and they will enjoy a fun activity while you all learn more about Scouting. I’m a former Girl Scout (2nd-12th grade) and a parent volunteer running a multi-level troop at Cherry Crest Elementary and the Girl Scout program is such a wonderful inclusive and fun space for girls to connect, grow, and learn! If you have any questions about Girl Scouts on a personal level, feel free to reach out!

Please register here: Grow Your Friendships with Girl Scouts Bellevue Tickets, Wed, May 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM | Eventbrite

Join Bellevue Junior Cheer

Make friends, have fun, and perform at football games! Register today at BellevueJrFootball.com/cheer/home to join the team for our fall football season! No experience required. Uniforms provided.

Theater Summer Day Camps and others at Northwest Arts Center

City of Bellevue summer day camp offering children a place to have fun, learn about the performing arts, gain confidence, and collaborate with other kids their age through the world of musical theatre. At Bellevue Northwest Arts Center: both indoors and outdoors activities for ages 8-12.

https://bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/2023/2023-NWAC-Summer-Camp-Brochure.pdf

Odle Band – All that Jazz

We would like to invite you to All That Jazz, a night filled with music and desserts that will support the Odle Band Program! Here are the important details:

When: June 8th at 7pm
Where: Odle Middle School Commons
Why: We are still raising money to help support the cost for instrumental coaching and because it will be a lot of fun!
Who: Everyone! If your child is considering joining band in MS this is a great way to check out the band!

Tickets: Reservations for the evening are by donation. Please click on the (www.odlemusic.org/jazz-night) to get your ticket(s) and/or to simply donate. Tickets will sell out quickly so please purchase these right away!

Yearbook Distribution

Yearbooks will be distributed to students who purchased through the LifeTouch website on June 20th.

Don’t fret for those that were unable to purchase by May 5th, the PTSA has ordered extras that will be available for sale for $30 on GiveButter (https://givebutter.com/cce-yearbook) and will be available MORNING of June 21st in front of school. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE – limit 45. Sales will be happening from 7:40 – 8:15.

Washington State Legislative Session Concluded

The 2023 Washington State Legislative Session ended on Sunday, April 23. View the session summary of bills affecting education at https://www.wastatepta.org/week-16-report-2023-legislative-session-summary/.