New Family Information Night

Do you know a new family joining Cherry Crest Elementary this fall? All new families are welcome to join Mr. Steere and Mrs. Stedman for an informative night about all things Cherry Crest on Wednesday June 14th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Learn about arrivals, dismissals, bus transportation, after school care and more. Take a self-guided tour of the school and get signed up for Cub Scouts or Girl Scouts. See the invitation for full details.

Staff Appreciation Week Recap

Thank you for sending in flowers, cards and desserts last week as we celebrated our wonderful educators all week long! Teachers, specialists and staff enjoyed your thoughtful pampering and are so grateful to be a part of such an amazing community. Thank you for helping us carry on this tradition of gratitude!

Reflections Recognitions

Cherry Crest 4th grader Anastasiia Kozlova was awarded Outstanding Interpretation for her dance choreography The Beauty of Difference by Washington State PTSA Reflections 2022-23 program in the intermediate grade category.

Walk-a-thon Thank You!

Sincere gratitude to the many volunteers who joined us at Walk-a-thon this year! Your time and dedication to Cherry Crest is essential, impactful and greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Together we raised $31,945 which helps PTSA supplement school district funding gaps. With your help PTSA continues to maintain classroom supports vital to the success of our students. Heartfelt thanks to all families, relatives, neighbors and friends that contributed!

Questions? Contact walkathon@cherrycrest-ptsa.org

Running Club: Peace Torch Visit and Marathon Accomplishments

On May 9, runners from the Sri Chinmoy Oneness Home Peace Run (https://www.peacerun.org/us/) spoke to students about their mission of spreading peace around the globe, performed their peace song and joined students for laps around the track with the peace torch. Our visitors were thrilled to engage with our diverse and athletic community!

Congratulations to our students who reached Marathon (26.2 miles) in Running Club!
Tyler (2-Gibbs)        Ishaan (2-Gibbs)
Enchi (3-Lee)          Austin (2-Sabreena)
Richard (3-Lee)       Finley (3-Lee)             
Taylen (4-Stevens)   
Viktor (4-Pederson)   

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

Global Peace Run Visit on May 9

Cherry Crest Running Club is excited to welcome members of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness Home Peace Run on Tuesday, May 9th during lunch recess.  This global torch relay has teams run through over 100 countries with a simple goal – “to create a feeling of goodwill among peoples of all nations.”  Students will hear the runners’ message of peace and be able to join them for a few laps around the school track.  Questions? E-mail runningclub@cherrycrest-ptsa.org

School-wide Staff Appreciation Week is May 8-12

Thank you teachers and staff!

Monday, May 8 – Students bring flowers and cards for teachers and staff
Tuesday, May 9- PTSA sponsors make-your-own snack bags
Wednesday, May 10 – PTSA sponsors personalized Starbucks orders
Thursday, May 11 – PTSA sponsors catered lunch
Friday, May 12 – Families donate desserts for staff buffet

Thank you in advance for your contributions. Together we strengthen our community! Questions? Email: staffappreciation@cherrycrest-ptsa.org

Walk-a-thon is this Friday!

We are excited to see your family this Friday, May 3rd 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.

Running Club has Begun

Register your student by this Friday, April 21 to participate in this FREE club.  Students can walk/jog/run laps at lunch recess to earn charms for completing 5K, 10K and Half Marathon milestones. Certificates will be presented by Principal Steere or Assistant Principal Stedman to students who complete a Marathon (26.2 miles)!

Registered students will receive a QR badge from their teacher but must remember to bring it to lunch recess in order to participate.  Questions? contact runningclub@cherrycrest-ptsa.org

Lifetouch Yearbook Order – Deadline May 5

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