Upcoming Events

  • Thu, December 18 @ 11:00am-1:00pm ACRS Lunch & Learn with Parents: Self-Care RSVP
  • Thu, Jan 22 @ 11:00am-1:00pm ACRS Lunch & Learn with Parents: What is Neurodiversity? RSVP
  • Thu, Feb 5 @ 11:00am-1:00pm ACRS Lunch and Learn with Parents: Healthy Relationship with Technology, RSVP.
  • 2026 Winter Clubs Schedule is coming out.
  • Math Challenge: Calendar

Take Action!

  • Register for Math is Cool 2026
  • Show some love!  Thank a Volunteer and help us spotlight this year’s volunteer heroes.
  • Attention 3rd Grade Families!  January is your month for Staff Appreciation! Sign-up to bring items here.

PTSA NEWS

PTSA FLL Robotics Club Shines at Competition!

Our PTSA FLL club 5th grade Amazing Axolotls advanced to the Regional Semi-Finals, and our 4th grade Ground Coder team ranked an impressive 9th out of 29 teams on robot games. Congratulation to them! Stay tuned for Winter Semester registration to join the excitement!

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Class Holiday Party Photos? We Want ’Em!

We’d love to feature more of our students in the yearbook! If you’re helping with a class holiday party, please consider snapping a few photos to share.

To help us get the best shots:

– Include at least three kids with faces clearly visible
– Aim for eye contact and natural, happy expressions
– Use natural or bright lighting whenever possible

Your photos help us preserve the joy of the season and make the yearbook shine. Thanks for being part of the magic!

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3rd Grade Families: Staff Appreciation for January

Attention 3rd Grade Families! January 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… January is your month!
Sign-up to bring items here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544ACAF2EA7F8CE9-59995374-january

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Cherry Crest Reflections Art Program 2025-2026

The Reflections Program is a National PTA arts competition for students from pre-K through grade 12. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works of art in response to a theme.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Back-to-School Supply Shopping

Back-to-school made easy – and meaningful.

Order your school supply kit by July 15 and save up to 20% compared to major retailers. Kits ship directly to Cherry Crest and are delivered to your child’s classroom.

Optional donations are matched up to $5 to support our school.

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Help bring plastic film recycling to Cherry Crest

Cherry Crest Film Drive 2025

Would you support the sustainability efforts of students at Cherry Crest Elementary School? They saved a bunch of plastic film from landfills earlier this spring and want to keep it going! If 10 neighbors start a new Ridwell membership through this page by May 23, they’ll earn free Ridwell plastic film pickups at school for the entire ‘25/’26 school year!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Learn about Redmond Archeology!

Learn about the 13,000 year old history of Redmond with this Gimkit! Help support Cherry Crest Robotics team the Atomic Bees by playing their Gimkit, learning about Redmond’s rich archeological history, and giving feedback.

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Lifetouch Thanksgiving Discounts

Dear Cherry Crest Parents,

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!

50% off a purchase of $50+ with code 50THANKS
40% off a purchase of $40+ with code 40THANKS
30% off a purchase of $30+ with code 30THANKS

Valid through 12/01/25.

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student, and order using your student’s student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Thank you!

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Food Support

Did you know that nearly 1 in 4 children in the US rely on SNAP benefits for their food and meals?

With November 1st coming up and SNAP benefits being suspended, millions of children and families will struggle with food insecurity. If you are in need of support need of support, please check out some of the links provided and/or reach out to Mykela Fantone, School Counselor at Cherry Crest, for resources.

We are here for you! If you are looking for ways to support your community, please consider donating non-perishable foods, hygiene items, and gift cards to local food banks as they anticipate being inundated with needs.

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DISTRICT NEWS

Open Transfer and Choice Schools

The Open Transfer and Choice Schools application period for the 2025-2026 academic year will take place from Monday, December 9, 2024, to Friday, January 17, 2025.  Check out full details of Information Nights and Open House Events here.

Middle Schools
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Bellevue PTSA Sponsored – ‘Balancing Act: Supporting Student Stress & Anxiety’

Learn more about the causes of childhood stress and anxiety, signs that may indicate the need for more support, and practical strategies for fostering resilience at home. Explore resources available within the Bellevue School District and our community to help navigate this important aspect of parenting. Let’s work together to create a supportive environment for our children’s well-being.

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