Upcoming Events

  • Fri, Nov 14 @5:45-7:45pm, STEM Night
  • Thu, Nov 20 @ 11:00am-1:00pm ACRS Lunch & Learn for Parents: Academic Stress, RSVP
  • Math Challenge: Calendar

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PTSA NEWS

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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Staff Appreciation: 4th Grade Families

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!

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Fɑll Fundraiser – Give Now & Help Us Reach $90,000 by Oct 17

 

We’ve officially kicked off our Fall Fundraising Campaign with a big goal: $90,000 to support our students, staff, and community. The celebration? Outdoor Movie Night on Thursday, Oct 17 @ 6pm (indoors if it rains).

💡 Why we raise funds:
👩‍🏫 Extra staff to help teachers & keep students safe
🌌 Enrichment and field trips for all students: Toymaker, Planetarium, Hatchery, Orienteering, and more
🎉 Free family events & student clubs like Running Club & Passport Club

✨ How to support:
Donate by purchasing a 🎟️ Ticket Package (includes concessions + exclusive Cherry Crest gear!)
Admission to Movie Night is FREE—just RSVP so we know you’re coming.

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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

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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Let’s Go Krakens!🏒

Let’s Go Kraken! 🦑🏒

Hockey season is here, and Cherry Crest has teamed up with the Seattle Kraken for a super cool deal!

Come watch the Kraken in action with amazing upper bowl seats and awesome views — tickets are just $69.62 each, and $5 from every ticket goes right back to Cherry Crest!

Bring your friends and family for a fun night of hockey, cheering, and school spirit!

🎟️ Get your tickets here: Seattle Kraken Ticket Offer

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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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