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- We still need volunteers for Variety Show for setup and a few other slots. Please sign up now!
- Reserve your Variety Show tickets Now! Reserve your free tickets here. Questions? Email: varietyshow@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
- Families of 2nd Graders: Sign up for March Staff Appreciation
- We need help shelving books and checking in and out books in the Library. It's a great way to meet your kids' classmates and learn from our librarians. Sign up here. To get trained, reach out to jlux@bsd405.org. | Library
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Annual Cherry Crest Elementary Walkathon is happening soon on Friday, June 5th at 2:30pm. PTSA team is excited to see you all there.
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Join us for the last PTSA General meeting of the school year on May 28 at 7PM!
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Thank you for helping make Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week so special! Whether you donated items from the Amazon Wishlist, signed up to bring food, wrote a heartfelt card, or found another way to celebrate and honor our incredible Charger staff — we are truly grateful.
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Your generosity, time, and kindness made our teachers and staff feel seen, valued, and appreciated all week long. It takes a village to support a school community, and Cherry Crest families continue to show just how amazing that village is.
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Deadline for orders are on May 6, 2025
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National Teacher Appreciation week is May 4-8! Let’s honor our amazing Cherry Crest STAFF with a wonderful week filled with appreciation and gratitude! The PTSA will provide pieces, but we need families and students to participate, too!
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Join us online on Tuesday, April 29 at 6:00 PM for the PTSA General Meeting
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Join the meeting HERE
Meeting ID: 220 362 008 129 25
Passcode: Zi3Lb9rf
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Looking forward to seeing everyone at this year's Cherry Crest Variety Show on April 24th.
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Join the talented group of students from 6 - 8pm for a fun filled night.
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Join us for G5 Applebee's Breakfast Fundraiser @ May 9 Saturday 8-10am
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Attention 1st Grade Families! April is your month for Staff Appreciation!
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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… April is your month!
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Sign-up to bring items here.
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Attention 1st Grade Families! April is your month for Staff Appreciation!
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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… April is your month!
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Sign-up to bring items here.
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Join us on Friday, March 6 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the Book Fair, for a fun and cozy Family Movie Night!
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After shopping for your favorite new books, stay and enjoy a screening of Zootopia 2 with friends and family. Bring your blankets, wear your comfy clothes, and get ready for a great evening together.
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🍕 Food & Drinks: To help us prepare, please complete the food and drink pre-order form in advance so we can have everything ready for you.
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We can’t wait to see our Cherry Crest community come together for a night of laughter, connection, and movie magic. See you there! 🍿✨
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Attention 2nd Grade Families! March is your month for Staff Appreciation!
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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… March is your month!
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Sign-up to bring items here.
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The Scholastic Book Fair will be held from Monday, March 9th to Friday, March 12th, open during lunch recess and after school. We will also have a special family night on Friday, March 6, where families can come shop the book fair before the PTSA family movie night!
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We need many volunteers to help with the setup and tear down of the Book Fair, to run registers and help during lunch recess, after school and during Family Night.
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The Scholastic Book Fair will be held from Monday, March 9th to Thursday, March 12th, open during lunch recess and after school. We will also have a special family night on Friday, March 6, where families can come shop the book fair before the PTSA family movie night!
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We’d love to feature more of our students in the yearbook! If you’re helping with a class field trip, party or any school activity, please consider snapping a few photos to share.
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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
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Your photos help us remember all the happenings throughout the year. Thanks for contributions in capturing these memories!
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Cherry Crest Elementary invites families to participate in Culture Night , a fun and meaningful evening to celebrate the diverse cultures that make our school community so special!
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📝 Sign Up to Participate: Please sign up if your family would like to host a table or share your culture.
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The 2026 Cherry Crest Variety Show is coming your way on Friday, April 24th.
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To participate, please submit your talent by Friday, February 6th, 8pm PST.
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Variety Show is open to G2 - G5. GK & G1 participation limited.
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We are already gearing up to celebrate our amazing Charger staff in a BIG way! To help us make this week (Teacher Appreciation Week of May 4-8) as encouraging and special as possible, we’re starting preparations early—and we could use your help!
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Please donate an item from our Staff Appreciation WishList here
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Attention Kindergarten Families! February is your month for Staff Appreciation!
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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… February is your month!
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Sign-up to bring items here
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📣 PTSA General Meeting – January 27 at 7 PM(virtual) 📣
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Join us virtually for the PTSA General Meeting on January 27 at 7pm(online!) to hear school updates, connect with other families, and share ideas. All parents and caregivers are welcome.
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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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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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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.
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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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Attention 4th Grade Families! November is your month for Staff Appreciation!
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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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Sign-up to bring items here
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Brought to you by the Cherry Crest Elementary PTSA in partnership with the school, the much beloved Family STEM Night is November 14, 2025.
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Bring the whole family to work on 5 STEM challenges, explore engineering with 6 exploration stations and learn from 6 robotics and rocketry teams, and try your hand at coding 5 different robots and programs.
Event is 5:30pm to 7:30pm and adults must attend with students (no drop-off)
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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).
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💡 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
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✨ 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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These groups are designed to help the PTSA, CE Reps and room parents connect with other parents in a specific grade.
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Joining these groups is completely optional and opt-in only. The groups will not replace our other existing forms of communication. They will not be facilitated by any PTSA member and are meant to be self-serving.
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We invite every parent to join and help make this a welcoming and valuable resource for our school community.
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📢Join us for the PTSA General Meeting on Oct 7 in person at 6 PM in the cafeteria—free retro t-shirt for PTSA members (while supplies last), snacks, and school updates!📢
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Attention 5th Grade Families! October 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… October is your month!
Sign-up to bring items here: October staff appreciation grade 5 families
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Cherry Crest PTSA Clubs & After School Activities
Fall is here! Registration for PTSA-sponsored clubs (Art Reflections, Future Problem Solvers, Math Club, Math Challenge, Passport Club, Science Olympiad) opens on Marapod Sept 23. Vendor programs (we’re targeting: Coding, Chess, Soccer, Magic, VEX Robotics) will have open registration from Sept 15–Oct 7 on the PTSA website, with classes starting the week of Oct 14.
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Questions or feedback? Email Serena at vp.3@cherrycrest-ptsa.org. We’re also looking for a Spelling Bee Lead—without one, the Bee won’t happen this year!
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We’re excited to bring a variety of Fall PTSA-Sponsored Clubs and After School Activities to Cherry Crest this year.
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Welcome to the 2025–2026 School Year! We’re excited for another year of learning, friendships, and Cherry Crest traditions. At the PTSA, our mission is to support our teachers, staff, students, and families—helping make Cherry Crest one of the top schools in Washington.
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Go to Marapod 2.0 Now to join the PTSA, Volunteer, and See the Calendar of Events! (Access code is CHARGERS25)
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Awards were presented at the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday , June 5th, graciously hosted by Cherry Crest Faculty & Staff to honor and thank all our school volunteers.
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Congratulations and thank you to this year's recipients:
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Lauren Helmers
Shilpa Makineni
Christina Nemeth
Robert Schaudt
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Join the Future Problem Solving (FPS) Club at Cherry Crest Elementary! This club empowers students to become creative thinkers and problem solvers.
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FPS is an exciting competition where students tackle-real world challenges, brainstorm innovative solutions, and develop critical thinking skills. Students have the choice of competing in Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS), Scenario Performance (ScP), or Scenario Writing (ScW). Through teamwork and strategic thinking, participants explore unique topics and compete at regional and national level tournaments!
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The 2025-2026 Reflections theme is “I Belong!” and the theme was selected from student submissions. Students may enter in one or more of the available arts categories. The deadline for turning in artwork to will typically be in late autumn.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Walkathon — it was a joyful, high-energy afternoon filled with laughter, color-dabbed smiles, snacks, and games. It was wonderful to see our community come together in support of our school.
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Thanks to your generosity, the Walkathon raised over $48,000, bringing our total for Giving Month + Walkathon to $168,000 — just 16% shy of our $200K annual goal.
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💡 There’s still time to help us close the gap! You can return to the Walkathon registration page to make a donation for your student. Any contribution of $100 or more qualifies your student for prizes, which can be selected by the end of today from the Prize Store!
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This Friday, May 9th is the Walkathon! Walk, jog, dance, or run your way across the Cherry Crest track. Starting at 2:30pm, we’ll have our Parade of Grades so grab your cameras.
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We’ve extended the Walkathon fundraising deadline to Thursday, May 9— the evening of the Walkathon!
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Our Walkathon goal is to raise $80,000 by Friday, April 18—and if we do, we’ll transform our Walkathon into a Color or Foam Run! Let’s show our school spirit, have a blast, and rally together to reach our goal.
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Join us at the 2025 Cherry Crest Variety Show on Friday April, 25th at 6pm.
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All kids 14 & under will get to run the bases postgame and first 10,000 dads get socks on this special baseball game between Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Guardians on June 15th at 1:10pm and the T-Mobile Park Seattle. Cherry Crest families will be seated together in section 115 when you buy tickets through the PTSA.
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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… April is your month!
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Cherry Crest PTSA honors a few outstanding volunteers each year with the Golden Acorn award. We look for volunteers who have made significant contributions to our community in various roles throughout one or more years.
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E-mail nominations to: goldenacorn@cherrycrest-ptsa.org by Friday, April 18th.
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Join us for the General PTSA Membership Meeting on March 25th from 6:30–7:30 PM in the Cherry Crest Cafeteria—and yes, there will be treats! Come chat with Principal Stedman and School Board Member Cindy Rogan about how upcoming school budget cuts could impact Cherry Crest. Get the scoop on exciting Walkathon incentives, and find out what volunteer roles are open for next year.
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Let's honor our Cherry Crest staff with various "pie's" on Pi Day!!
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Bring (or have delivered) pizza and pie for our amazing Charger Staff to enjoy!
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*Please order family sized pizza's!
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Thank you in advance for helping us carry on this tradition of gratitude. Together we strengthen our community! Sign up to donate/bring items here
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You may have heard about the recent education funding crisis in Washington and Dr. Aramaki’s plan to reduce spending by $20 million for the 2025-2026 school year to stabilize the district’s finances.
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It’s a lot to take in, and you may be wondering — what can I do to help?
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March 7th from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Cherry Crest Gym/Café, with doors opening at 5:45 PM. Join us for a fun-filled evening featuring a PG-rated movie. Bring a blanket and pillow for comfortable seating, and if possible, bring cash for concessions. Students must be accompanied by an adult, as this is not a drop-off event. Tickets are free but required for headcount. Concessions, including pizza, candy, drinks, and more, will be available for purchase.
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🎭 Calling All Cherry Crest Students! It's time to rise and shine for this year's Cherry Crest Variety Show! Showcase your singing, dancing, gymnastics, magic tricks, or any special talent on stage!
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Submit your talent by Fri, Feb 14th @ 8 PM PST here.
Make sure to review the guidelines and submit your audition video by March 18th !
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📅 Event Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Cherry Crest Elementary School
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✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Cherry Crest! ✨
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March 10 – 13: Open during lunch, recess & after school
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Preview Night: Friday, March 7 – Shop before PTSA Family Movie Night!
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Don’t miss this chance to stock up on great books and support our school! 📖
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Due to recent inclement weather and the forecast of snow for the evening of February 5th, the PTSA has decided to postpone the Spelling Bee finals. The finals will now be held on Wednesday, February 12th, our originally scheduled backup date.
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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… March is your month! Sign-up to bring items here.
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🎭 Calling All Cherry Crest Students! It's time to rise and shine for this year's Cherry Crest Variety Show! Showcase your singing, dancing, gymnastics, magic tricks, or any special talent on stage!
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Submit your talent by Fri, Feb 14th @ 8 PM PST here.
Make sure to review the guidelines and submit your audition video on time!
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📅 Event Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Cherry Crest Elementary School
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Thanks to everyone for all your contributions during Giving Month! For those of you who were able to use corporate matching to double your impact of $300 or more, you've also earned a Cherry Crest blanket.
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Attention Kindergarten Families! February 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. February is your month!
Sign-up to bring items here:
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Thank you to everyone for filling out the Giving Month survey! Your responses help us continually improve. The raffle winner is Erika Degenaar.
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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!
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Please help us recognize volunteers you've noticed be helpful in the school, classroom, after school, or just generally.
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Fill out this short 2 minute survey to help put a smile on someone's face for your recognition of their efforts!
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Thanks again for all your generous donations during Giving Month! All STEM incentives ordered/earned from Giving Month should be delivered to your student in their classroom by Thanksgiving break. Those who have earned blankets via Corp Matching will have delivery toward the end of January.
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Congratulations, Cherry Crest Chargers! Thanks to your incredible generosity and participation, we've reached our $120,000 Giving Month goal! We hope you had a fantastic time at October's Carnival and Family STEM Night — we loved seeing everyone come together.
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As a celebration for hitting our goal, we're excited to announce that the School Dance on Friday, February 7th will now be a professional DJ'd dance party!
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The 2024-2025 Cherry Crest PTSA Nominating Committee is looking for another member to help find and nominate volunteers for PTSA leadership positions for next school year.
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Art Reflections 2024-2025 is accepting original Cherry Crest Elementary student art submissions with the theme of "Accepting Imperfections"
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Thanks everyone for coming to the Carnival and making it such a fun experience!
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The winners of the Raffle are:
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Thank you Cherry Crest Elementary for coming to the Carnival and all your generous donations for Giving Month. We're now just $400 short of our $120,000 end of October goal!
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This means we're soooo close to turning our School Dance on February 7th into a professionally DJed dance that also will incorporate grade level performances
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Cherry Crest Spelling Bee is Returning for 2024-2025. Registration is now open for the preliminary round on November 6, 2024
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Our Envelope Drive has started as Giving Month (October) is approaching. Help us reach our $120K goal by Oct 31st and an already fun school dance turns into a professional DJed dance. PLUS students will learn new dance moves at school and get to perform at the school dance on Friday, Feb 7th.
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After School Activities and Clubs Start on Oct 8th, Registration will be open in late September. Get your 2024/2025 Cherry Crest PTSA Membership ready.
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Attention 5th Grade Families! October 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… October is your month! Sign-up to bring items.
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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! Sign-up to bring items.
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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 stock the staff room as well as encourage teachers and staff with periodic breakfasts. Each Grade is assigned one month to focus their efforts and many items can be delivered by your student.
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Check the website for more information: https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/staff-appreciation/
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The 2023-24 Student and Family Directory will be updated shortly after classroom placement has been completed. Using BSD’s ParentVue (be sure to “opt in” to listing your student (under Release of Information About Your Student, uncheck “By checking this box, I do not give permission to release my student’s directory information).
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Only families listed will be able to login to the directory and view class lists.
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Questions? Contact directory@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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PJs, Popcorn, and Purpose - Outdoor Fall Movie Fundraiser
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Each year, the PTSA presents Golden Acorn Awards to volunteers who have given outstanding service to the Cherry Crest Comm(UNITY).
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Awards were presented at the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, June 6th, graciously hosted by Cherry Crest Faculty & Staff to honor and thank all our school volunteers.
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Congratulations and thank you to this year's recipients:
Emily Crahan
Blair Hotchkies
Sarit Egozi
Jessica Wang
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Each year, the PTSA presents Golden Acorn Awards to volunteers who have given outstanding service to the Cherry Crest Comm(UNITY).
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Awards were presented at the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, June 1st, graciously hosted by Cherry Crest Faculty & Staff to honor and thank all our school volunteers.
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Congratulations and thank you to this year's recipients:
Peggy Yu
Elena Razmpoosh
Katie McClintock
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Thank you to all those that filled out the PTSA Feedback Survey. Your input is invaluable in helping us plan and improve for next year. Full survey results can be found here. Our $50 survey raffle winner is Emily Crahan. If you have any other feedback or ways we can help, feel free to email us at: ccbod@cherrycrest-ptsa.org anytime.
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We're gearing up to host another Spelling Bee next school year. We'd love to have another co-chair shadow our current lead so the Spelling Bee tradition at Cherry Crest can continue beyond '24-'25.
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We're looking for a new VP Comms to join the PTSA Board. No experience is needed -- just a growth mindset and appetite to learn and contribute. You'll get a direct say on what happens in the PTSA and help make a difference at Cherry Crest. The time commitment is estimated to be <5 hours per month.
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We invite you to join us for a light breakfast, tea, and coffee, to say thanks for all you do for our teachers, staff, and students at Cherry Crest! Thank you for volunteering with us this year -- be it at Field Trips, in the classroom, planning events, putting together the Chatter, and everything in between!
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When: Thursday, June 6th @ 7:30-9:30 AM
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Where: Cafeteria at Cherry Crest
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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!
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Together we raised $34,453 which helps PTSA supplement school district funding gaps. With your help, PTSA continues to maintain classroom support vital to the success of our students. Heartfelt thanks to all families, relatives, neighbors, and friends that contributed!
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Questions? Contact walkathon@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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Limited discounted tickets to the Mariners vs Texas Rangers game at T Mobile Park, on Fri June 14th, ending with fireworks.
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Walk-a-thon is on Friday, May 3! We need volunteers starting during lunch recess at 11:15 am all the way through 4:30 pm. Please sign up for one or more shifts!
Parents/Guardians are required to attend 2:30pm+ if your student plans to walk after dismissal.
That’s when the real fun begins with a DJ, snacks, confetti cannons, and more!
E-mail walkathon@cherrycrest-ptsa.org to learn more."
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National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10! Let’s honor our GOLD MEDAL Cherry Crest STAFF with a wonderful week filled with appreciation and gratitude! The PTSA will provide pieces, but we need families and students to participate, too!
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We could not have done it without all of you. Thank you for making this year's Cherry Crest Variety Show a hit!
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Bellevue council has recognized two of Cherry Crest students submission to the Reflections 2023-2024 program with Award of Excellence
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Let’s celebrate our amazing Charger staff with a special lunch on Pi Day, March 14th. Sign-up to bring a pie or pizza to contribute to lunch!
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Attention 2nd Grade Families! March is your month for Staff Appreciation! Sign-up to bring items here.
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The Scholastic Book Fair will be held from Monday, March 11th to Friday, March 15th, open during lunch recess and after school. We need volunteers to help with setup and tear down of the Book Fair, to run registers and help during lunch recess, after school and during Family Night before the Variety Show on 3/15. Please sign up to volunteer!
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As we wrap the school year, we wanted to give a heartfelt thanks to ALL our volunteers this year. You are the heart of our Comm(UNITY) and without you, our school would not function. The below are just a sampling of the many, many volunteers that help make our school and Comm(UNITY) run. To all of you, THANK YOU!
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Shout Out to Nandhini - Fantastic Curriculum Enhancement Team Member!
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Let's celebrate Nandhini, a dedicated CE team member and mother to Kindergartener, Agni! Despite being new to Cherry Crest this school year, Nandhini jumped right in as a CE rep for Kindergarten.
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Bring your family and enjoy some dancing, activities, desserts, and more. This will be a fun and memorable evening with your friends, family, and classmates!
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The fun goes from 6-8pm at the Cherry Crest Gym.
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We are proud to recognize the students who earned an achievement score of 15 points or above during the 2026 AMC 8 at Cherry Crest, under the leadership of Mrs. Lee. The AMC 8 is a national middle school math competition that challenges students’ problem-solving skills.
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Girls on the Run is coming back to Cherry Crest for the Spring 2026 Season! Girls on the Run is so much more than running. 3rd through 5th grade participants will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity levels, and learn important life skills.
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Meeting twice per week after school, the season lasts 8 weeks and runs from the week of March 23rd through the week of May 18th with a celebratory 5K fun run at Renton Memorial Stadium on Sunday, 5/17, to cap off the season. Meetings take place at Cherry Crest and will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-4:15pm.
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Help Cherry Crest meet its sustainability goals via the School Food Share program!
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Back-to-school made easy - and meaningful.
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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.
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Optional donations are matched up to $5 to support our school.
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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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Running Club has begun! No need to register, all students are eligible to participate in this free club! Students can walk/jog/run laps at lunch recess on M/T/TH/F. Students will earn charms for completing a 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon.
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National Teacher Appreciation week is May 5-9! Let’s honor our amazing Cherry Crest STAFF with a wonderful week filled with appreciation and gratitude! The PTSA will provide pieces, but we need families and students to participate, too!
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Theme: In Our Teacher + Staff Appreciation Era
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Don’t miss out—secure your copy today and hold onto the memories forever!
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🌟 Reflections Bellevue Council Results Are In! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that two Cherry Crest students have been recognized at the Bellevue Council level of the Reflections competition!
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👟🌟 Girls on the Run is BACK at Cherry Crest for Spring 2025! 🌟👟
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Girls on the Run is coming back to Cherry Crest for the Spring 2025 Season! Girls on the Run is so much more than running. 3rd through 5th grade participants will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity levels, and learn important life skills. Meeting twice per week after school, the season lasts 8 weeks and runs from the week of March 24th through the week of May 19th with a celebratory 5K fun run at Renton Memorial Stadium on Sunday, 5/18, to cap off the season. Meetings take place at Cherry Crest and will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-4:15pm.
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Bring a chaperone and enjoy dancing, games, other activity stations, and desserts with friends and classmates! Dance week starts Monday, 2/3! Students will have a daily dance lesson and learn a choreographed dance with their grade level, which they will perform at the dance on Friday night!
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When: Friday, February 7th from 6:30-8pm
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Donate supplies/sign-up to bring treats, and volunteer Here.
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The Cherry Crest Talent Show is back, and we can’t wait to see our talented students shine on stage! 🌟
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The Cherry Crest Clinic provides extra clothes for students who get dirty, have accidents, etc. The Clinic's supply has gotten very low-- they are in need of items for boys and girls: pants, tops, underwear, socks, and sweatshirts. All sizes are needed, especially for Kindergarten-3rd grade.
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We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with conducting hearing screenings under the guidance of our trained professionals. Training will be provided ahead of the screenings in person, virtually or via video tutorial for late Sept through October.
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Picture Day is September 24th, where your student will have both individual and class group photos. Online order instructions will be sent home with your child, so please be sure to check their backpacks. If your child misses the September 24th date or you are unhappy with their photo, there will be a make up picture day on November 19th.
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We need parent volunteers to help our wonderful librarians Mrs. Lux and Mrs. McClelland. Volunteers must attend a training first if they haven’t volunteered before in the library. The first training will be on Tuesday 9/17 at 2:40 PM.
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The Girls on the Run Spring 2024 Season is right around the corner and we have limited spots available on the Cherry Crest team!
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Girls on the Run is so much more than running. 3rd through 5th grade participants will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity levels, and learn important life skills.
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Meetings take place at Cherry Crest and will be on Mondays and Thursdays, 2:30-4:00 pm.
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Questions? Email: program@girlsrun.org or reach out to Mykela Fantone, Cherry Crest’s GOTR Site Coordinator at fantonem@bsd405.org.
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When: Wednesdays from 12:15pm – 1:35pm from 3/22 to 5/17 (excluding 4/12)
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Location: CCE Multi Use Field
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Cost: $215 per participant ($12 per registered player back to Cherry Crest PTA!)
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Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 14
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Our annual PaperPie Book Fair (formerly Usborne Books & More) is coming to the Cherry Crest Library this week!
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When: Tuesday Dec. 5th – Thursday 8th.
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Hours: Open for shopping at lunch recess and afterschool each day (exact hours TBD) plus family night on Tuesday.
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Questions? Contact Mrs. Lux, school librarian, at: luxja@bsd405.org or Ashley, PaperPie rep, at: AshleysBooks@outlook.com
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Online Shopping at: www.BookYourShelf.com
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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.
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*All proceeds from the book fair go to support books and supplies for our Cherry Crest library. 😊
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Congratulations! There were over 80 submissions to the Cherry Crest Library's Annual Pumpkin Book Character/Book Cover Contest. Students in grades K-5 submitted paper pumpkins drawn with their favorite book and/or book character(s) represented on them using pencil, crayon, pen, water color, oil pastels, collages, etc. We have some creative and artistic Chargers! It was a difficult decision.
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Congratulations Fall 2023 winners!
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K: Ryan from Ms. Sin's class
1st: Tie between Swastika from Mrs. Hayfield's and Libby from Mrs. Depaola's
2nd: Avi from Ms. Nolan's class
3rd: Arush from Mrs. Tatterson's class
4th: Akshaya from Ms. Iniguez's class
5th: Tie between Bernice and Joudi, both in Mr. Regala's class
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**Prizes will be distributed the week of 11/6
***All paper pumpkins will be returned to students via their classroom teachers
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Thank you in advance for your contributions. Together we strengthen our community! Questions? Email: staffappreciation@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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GEMS (Girls Embrace Math and Science) is a math and science competition for girls in the 3rd to 5th grade that will tentatively take place on March 25th, from 9AM to 4PM.
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Participants learn to work with each other and approach difficult STEM concepts in a thoughtful, logical way. Activities include robotics, building marshmallow towers, listening to guest speakers in STEM fields, free pizza, and more!
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If you are interested in participating, please sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/S2s4B8YbcWQ67Mnx7
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For more information, please check out our website https://www.girlsrockscimath.org/gems (it will be updated with accurate information soon!) or email us grism@girlsrockscimath.org
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On Thursday March 23rd local author/illustrator Ellie Peterson will be presenting to all K-2 classrooms in three separate presentations in the library. We are lucky enough (thank you BSF!) to have Ellie two years in a row at our school.
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Ellie often specializes in books that focus on science, including the topics of monarch butterflies, honeybees, our seasons and our planet earth. Some students will also experience an “Eat With Ellie” lunch in the library where they can find out more about what it’s really like to work as an author/illustrator and ask more in-depth questions. Want to know more? Visit her website: https://www.elliepetersonart.com/
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*Look for a paper coming home next week if you would like to preorder one of her books to have signed and personalized for your student.
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You help raise $2,600 in books for the library and $1,700 in cash for future purchases. The Scholastic Bookfair is valued part of making our library the best if can be for our students right here at Cherry Crest. Thanks to all of our volunteers and to the parents who supported the sale.
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We look forward to doing it again next year.
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Volunteers: Jeff Nemeth, Karin Hargrove, Neda Chaudhary, Zayna Chaudhary, Kelli Heikkila, Emma Rong, Yingying Bao, Alison Luhrs, Elena Razmpoosh, Shalini Prakash, Erika Dowd, Svitlana Lebedieva, Emily Crahan, Marcia Murray, Arija Young, Ashwini Kumar, Lucy Goddard, Qiuru E, Faranak Sorooshiam, Wendy Ko, Jennifer Provine, and Navaz Nekoo. Please let me know if I missed your name or if you are interested in helping next year. bookfair@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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Title of Class: Purple Wand Magic Course from Seattle Magic Academy
Day/Time: Tuesdays from 2:35pm – 4:05pm. Mar 21-May 16, no class Apr 11
Location: CCE Stage
Cost: $289
Registration Link: https://SeattleMagicAcademy.com/cherrycrest
***Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 14
Contact Person & Contact Info.: Xakary the Magician 425.260.7842 / magic@xakary.com
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This shout-out is for an amazing CE team member, Elena Razmpoosh, Ariana (Kindergarten) & Kiana (Grade 5th) mother. Elena is an integral CE team member for both Kindergarten and Grade-5 and has shown incredible skills in organizing amazing field trips for both grades. Each field trip requires her to make arrangements with vendors, fill out BSD forms and keep teachers in communication, and her skill at executing these tasks are really commendable. Cherry Crest PTSA is proud of her and the value she brings to the community. Keep up the great work, Elena!
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Adventures in STEM with LEGO® Materials
When: Mondays from 2:30 to 4 pm from 3/27 - 6/5 (except 4/10 and 5/29)
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Registration Deadline: March 19th
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When: Wednesdays from 12:15pm – 1:35pm from 3/22 to 5/17 (excluding 4/12)
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Location: CCE Multi Use Field
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Cost: $215 per participant ($12 per registered player back to Cherry Crest PTA!)
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Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 14
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Cherry Crest will host the Scholastic Spring Book fair in the library the week of March 3rd-9th. All proceeds will go towards NEW books for our library. Back this Year: Pencil Grams to support our BSD sister-school, Sherwood Forest. *Students can purchase a fun pencil ($1/cash only) to send to a friend or themselves.
Students may purchase books during lunch time and after school from Monday through Thursday. Wednesday the book far will be open until 1 pm and 4-6 for book shopping before Family Engineering Night!
You can send your child with cash or use the ewallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5243477
Interested in helping? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044AA8A92FA7FA7-scholastic
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Thanks to the hard work of our Cherry Crest Librarian Mrs. Lux, six teams of 4th and 5th grade students competed in the first ever Bellevue Battle of the Books (B.B.O.T.B.). Each team read six Sasquatch Nominee books, created questions for each book and then studied for the competition. Of the six teams, F.B.I. (aka Federal Book Investigators) advanced to represent Cherry Crest against Ardmore, Medina and Woodridge elementary schools. Congratulations to Ardmore Elementary for winning the Final! 11 of the 18 elementary schools in the district participated in this pilot year. We're excited to see this competition continue next year. Thank you BSD Librarians, PTSAs and Administrators for supporting this initiative!
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For Grades: K-3rd Grade
Day of week: Wednesdays
Time of day: 12:15pm – 1:30pm
Program start and end dates: 4/5-5/31 ***No class 4/12
For Grades: 4-5th grade
Day of week: Fridays
Time of day: 2:30 - 3:45 pm
Program start and end dates: 4/7-6/2 ***No class 4/14, 5/5
Location: CCE Stage
Cost: $150 (limited scholarships available)
Registration Link: https://beyondthestageyouth.com/cce
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Contact Person & Contact Info. Blaire Smith: Contact@beyondthestageyouth.com
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Wanted: More parents to help with managing the fair along with Mrs. Lux and current parent co-chair. Do you love books and Cherry Crest? This is the perfect opportunity for you to get all your volunteer hours in at Cherry Crest in one week! We have a ton of fun unpacking and setting up the fair, selling books to kids at lunch recess and welcoming families in to the family afternoon/evening. Shifts and hours can be split/not required to be there for all times. Interested? Need more information? Contact Mrs. Lux at: luxja@bsd405.org
Dates: Friday March 3rd- Friday March 10th (set up on 3/3, sales 3/6-3/9 & takedown 3/10).
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Pagliacci Pizza is honoring schools throughout the Greater Seattle Area with a free pizza party for teachers and staff. Several PTSA leaders nominated Cherry Crest and staff enjoyed their reward on December 14th. What a fun and delicious surprise! We ❤️ our educators!
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University of Washington in partnership with Starbucks celebrates the service of local heroes. Principal Steere was honored on Saturday, November 19th. We are so grateful for his many valuable contributions to our community here at Cherry Crest. Congratulations Mr. Steere!
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Join your fellow chargers in celebrating your school and team pride!
Every Wednesday show your Charger pride by wearing red/black or Cherry Crest clothing! Buy gear here!
Every Friday show your team spirt by wearing Seahawks or a favorite team's clothing!
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Cherry Crest’s WINTER BOOK FAIR, with Usborne Books & More is December 5th through 9th.
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Shop after school or during lunch recess these days (Friday lunch recess only – no after school sales) OR online anytime, now through December 9th at www.BookYourShelf.com
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Volunteers are needed daily at 7:40-8:05am and 2:20-2:45pm (*Wednesdays 12:05-12:30pm). Check-in at the main office to get a yellow vest and instructions. You will help direct drivers and student walkers to ensure traffic flows and everyone stays safe. Please e-mail Connie Kramer at kramerc@bsd405.org with your availability.
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Cherry Crest front office is still working hard to provide a list of vendors for after school clubs. All current programs are listed here and future ones will be added as info becomes available.
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We already have a large amount of lost and found items at the school as kids are still getting used to their new routines.Please remind your kids to check the lost and found at the entrance of the school. Families can also check for it since it is kept outside the school’s front doors.
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Bellevue Schools Foundation: Invites You to a Block Party and Education Connections Block Party Invitation We invite you to join us in celebrating the 2022—2023 School Year with a gift in honor of your students, the entire school community, and BSF’s programming at Our Block Party from 11:00 AM –1:00 PM at Bellevue Downtown Park on Oct. 1. There will be food trucks, music, …
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Our wonderful Librarian, Mrs. Lux, is looking for volunteers in the Cherry Crest Library. Volunteers help check out books to kids, check in returned books, reshelve books, help kids find books, and my person favorite, get to listen to Mrs. Lux read books while they check in or shelve books. If you are interested in learning more about your kids …
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Cherry Crest will be offering a number of After School Classes and Clubs during the year, often in 6-8 week sessions. This year the clubs, dates, and times are not yet finalized due to issues related to space and building scheduling. In the past these clubs have included Magic, Drama, Clay Animation, Lego, Flag Football, and Spanish. It is unknown …
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Monday September 19: Grades K-2 Curriculum Night @ 6 to 7:30 pmWednesday September 21: Grades 3 – 5 Curriculum Night @ 6 to 7:30 pmCurriculum night provides you the opportunity to:Hear from your kid’s teacher about the upcoming yearSpend time in your kid’s classroom (likely in their tiny chair)Do a craft to surprise your kids with!Learn about the PTSA and …
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The first day of school is an exciting day for us all. Come join your fellow nervous/excited adults at the Cherry Crest entrance after you drop off your kids. Meet other families, learn about the PTSA and the Cherry Crest Comm(UNITY). New and returning families are welcome and encouraged to come stop by for any amount of time you have …
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The STEM Club meeting will be held on Fri, Jun 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Cherry Crest Cafeteria. This is for rising 3rd grade to 5th grade students.
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We will start with FLL (Robotics) presentation by elementary kids team (They will represent US in Global competition)
We will have detailed and group registration information for FLL (Robotics)
Science Olympiad event declaration and plan
Math club next year competition list to be registered.
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Please sign up for the event! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48ABAA2DA3FAC52-june
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For any questions, please contact mathclub@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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We are in need of 2-4 parents/older student volunteers interested in helping our safety team with a full inventory of the Cherry Crest Emergency Supply closet. We haven’t done this in years and will spend time on June 22nd doing so to ensure a positive and safe start to our new school year. If you’re interested in supporting us, please contact, Assistant Principal, Erin Stedman (stedmane@bsd405.org). Thank you!
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Inventory Hours: 6/22 @ 9 am – 3 pm
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Lost and Found is filling up again! Please stop by to see if your child’s belongings are there. All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the school year! The racks are located by the elevator and art room.
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During the week of June 6-10, Cherry Crest students and staff are invited to show their school spirit and dress according to daily themes:
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• Monday 🩳 Dress up or Dress Down Day: You can either come in your super comfy PJs or wear your fancy clothes
• Tuesday 🎩 Crazy Head Day: Come to school wearing your most creative hairstyle, hat, headwrap or decorated mask!
• Wednesday 🔴 Charger Pride: Wear Charger Spirit Gear and/or school colors (red/white/black combination)
• Thursday 🌈 Rainbow Day: A different color for each grade level: K – Red, 1 – Yellow, 2 – Blue, 3 – Orange, 4 – Purple, 5, – Green
• Friday 👕 Sportswear Day: Don your fastest sneakers and wear your blue Walkathon shirt to enjoy Field Day!
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As a small token of our appreciation, the Cherry Crest Staff invites our amazing Cherry Crest Comm(UNITY) volunteers to join us for a Volunteer Appreciation Coffee and Awards Ceremony in the café on Friday, May 20th at 8:15am
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Whether you have helped in the classroom, library, lunchroom, playfield or on a field trip, we want to thank you! Our program includes personalized messages of thanks from classroom staff, the presentation of the PTSA Golden Acorn Award and an opportunity for volunteers to provide input for your hopes, dreams and desires for family engagement in 2022/23.
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To help us in planning, please register your intention to attend at http://bit.ly/3l9HPrP
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The Cherry Crest Running Club is excited to welcome members of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness Home Peace Run on Friday, May 20th during lunch recess.
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This global torch relay has teams running through over 100 countries every two years with a simple goal – “to create a feeling of goodwill among peoples of all nations.” Students will hear the runners’ message of peace and can join them for a few laps around the school track.
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All lost and found items are available outside the school’s front doors. Please drop by and take a look. Any items not claimed by Friday, April 29 will be donated
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Cherry Crest families are invited to attend monthly virtual meetings hosted by Principal Dusty Steere and PTSA presidents Reetika Saxena & Jocelyn Tu. All chats will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams and include information from the principal as well as ample time for questions and comments. Use this form (https://bit.ly/3JQYEBx) to submit a question or topic for the next Principal Chat.
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Chats are scheduled on the following Fridays from 8:30 – 9:30 am: Apr 29, Jun 3
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Join Microsoft Teams Meeting: https://bit.ly/37uMalU
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Cherry Crest Yearbook captures your child’s memories of the school year. It will contain snapshots of the events of the year with a page dedicated to each classroom – this includes your child’s photo and name!
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So don’t delay, Order now to avail of a special EARLY-BIRD price!
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Place your order as soon as possible to secure your child’s copy of the yearbook. Kindly note that no extra copies will be available for purchase beyond the order deadline.
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Spring Pre-Order Deadline: Friday, the April 22nd
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Order Online Only – https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?jobNumber=1577522
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All students should bring their Walk-a-thon badges back to school this week. Scan your badge one time during lunch recess this week and be entered to win Otter Pops for your class!
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Thanks to a Go! Grant from AMPED (https://everykidsports.org/) awarded to Cherry Crest Elementary in 2020, this FREE club will be offered every day at lunch recess (except Wednesdays) at the Cherry Crest track until Friday, June 17. This is an optional activity for students who are welcome to run or walk as much or as little as they wish! Students will earn a running charm 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)! Volunteers are needed to setup the self-scanner, help kids as needed and put everything away at the end. Sign Up (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4EA9AA2CA4F58-running4) as often as you are able!
Questions? E-mail runningclub@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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We are excited to see your family this Friday, April 1 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.The online auction opens this Wednesday, March 30 at 6:00am. Our carefully curated auction includes 11 …
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Cherry Crest 4th and 5th grade teams both placed first in their “Math is Cool” competitions. Hearty congratulations to all 52 kids and parents! Students competed with 13 different teams and really earned recognition for their achievement!
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Thanks to our coaches who made so much effort to teach and prepare students! Click through to read more about the Math club and student achievements this year.
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Spirit gear is here and we’ve got tie-dye! Get into the Cherry Crest school spirit with fun t-shirts, cozy sweatshirts & more. Plus, a percentage of whatever you purchase will be given right back to Cherry Crest. Hurry – spring items are only available through April 10th: https://cherrycrest2022.itemorder.com/
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Questions? contact spiritgear@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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Cherry Crest families are invited to attend regular virtual meetings hosted by Principal Dusty Steere and PTSA leadership. Visit http://bit.ly/3ncrjZn to submit questions or topics in advance.
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All chats are hosted online via Microsoft Teams and include information from the principal as well as ample time for questions and comments. Use this form to submit a question or topic for the next Principal Chat.
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Chats are scheduled on the following Fridays from 8:30–9:15 am: March 25, Apr 29, June 3.
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All sales benefit our library and will used to buy books.
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• Lunch recess sales: students need a pass from their teacher!
• Afterschool sales: open to families through March 10th:
— Tue 3/8 2:30-3:45pm
— Wed 3/9 12:15-12:45 + 3:00-6:00pm
— Thu 3/10 2:30-4:15pm *Last Day*
• Prefer to shop online? Go to https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cherrycrest through March 20th.
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Note! eWallets should be used for all student purchases. Credit card, cash or check purchasing will be available for families during afterschool sale times.
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Click through for full Book Fair details!
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Ms. Connie and Ms. Kathy in the Main Office would love to stock the Clinic (Nurse’s office) with clothing for students who have an unexpected need for fresh clothes during the school day. New or gently used, clean clothes welcome!
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Volunteers needed to make our book fair a success!
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• Friday, March 4th, after school from 2:30-5:30pm (Older kids can help too!)
• March 7th–10th during sales times
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As a volunteer your BSD background check must be current and you'll need to comply with BSD's vaccination requirements.
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Click through for full details!
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Please watch your child’s backpack for information about this year's Scholastic book fair.
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All sales benefit our library and are used to buy books.
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• March 7-10th sales at lunch and after school
• Lots of bargain books $5 and under
• Buying online directly through Scholastic can also support our school!
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Note! eWallets and credit cards will be used for all purchases.
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Click through for full Book Fair details!
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March 7th – 10th will be this year’s Scholastic Bookfair and we need several volunteers to help in the library. This year all sales will be done by e-wallet or credit card, making it much easier for volunteers and staff. There will also be set up on the 4th and take down on the 11th .There are a variety of ways to help, and it is fun to work with other parents during this event. As a volunteer you will need to meet the BSD background check and vaccination requirements, so contact us right away.
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Please sign up to volunteer here (https://bit.ly/3uOXqD4) and contact bookfair@cherrycrest-ptsa.org with any questions.
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Principal Chat on Friday 2/11 @ 8:30 am. Cherry Crest families are invited to attend monthly virtual meetings hosted by Principal Dusty Steere and PTSA leadership. All chats will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams and include information from the principal as well as ample time for questions and comments. Use this form to submit a question or topic for the next Principal …
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March 7th – 10th will be this year’s Scholastic Bookfair in the Cherry Crest Library. There will be a great variety of books and price points to fit every preference and budget. All purchases will be done with e-wallet and flyers will be sent home soon. If you would like to volunteer to help with bookfair, please contact bookfair@cherrycrest-ptsa.org or look for the …
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Students are using a large quantity of disposable masks supplied by the school. Please remember to send your child to school with a mask every day and include a spare in your child’s backpack. Please also consider donating a box of disposable children’s masks to your classroom and/or the front office. Thank you for supporting the health of our community!
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Starting Thursday January 27, we are switching to reusable utensils in the cafeteria, through a grant from Department of Ecology and City of Bellevue!
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We estimate this will save more than 47,000 disposable plastic utensils from the landfill in one school year.
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If you see any of these new school utensils at home please send them back to school so they can stay in the cycle. Click through to the PTSA web site for all the details!
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To learn about the amazing Kindergarten experience at Cherry Crest Elementary, please join our Virtual Parent Information Night tonight, Tuesday, January 11th at 6:00pm.
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If you live outside of the Cherry Crest attendance boundaries and want to be considered for enrollment, you must complete and submit an Open Transfer application by Friday, January 14th at 4:30 pm. Directions and applications are available on the BSD website at: https://bsd405.org/departments/student-placement/open-enrollment
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Additional information about kindergarten registration can be found at: https://bsd405.org/schools/kindergarten/
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If you are interested in becoming a library volunteer, Mrs. Lux is offering more training sessions this month.
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THANK YOU so much for the current library volunteers who have been coming in to help check-in books, shelve books and help during class checkout time.
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It makes such a world of difference for our librarian to be able to focus on students: helping them find books, making suggestions and answering questions they have during class time without tying up the line.
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The PTSA is grateful for all those who spent time and energy clearing the snow at school. Special thanks to Office Manager Ms. Connie Kramer who along with her daughter Nicole, son Derek and his friend Jamaal, came in on Monday to provide a head start. Our heartfelt thanks as well to Head Custodian Ms. Lupita for her relentless efforts Tuesday morning to prepare for students’ first day back. THANK YOU!
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Cherry Crest families are invited to attend monthly virtual meetings hosted by Principal Dusty Steere and PTSA presidents. All chats are hosted online via Microsoft Teams and include information from the principal as well as ample time for questions and comments.
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• Join Teams Meeting at: http://bit.ly/3tcyIf5
• Submit questions in advance at: http://bit.ly/3ncrjZn
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View the Principal Chat Resource Page for a list of all chat dates and prior chat recordings.
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Several after school activities have postponed their start date to the week of January 24th to allow time for more sign-ups. In particular, the following Monday classes are still accepting registration: Purple Wand Magic Course with Xakary (register here) Sponge Language Spanish (register here) NWBA Badmiton (register here) You can also visit our After School Classes page for more details …
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With the return to in person school. Kids are losing their stuff. Please remind your kids to check the lost and found in the entrance of the school.
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Clothes not claimed will be donated over winter break.
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We want to remind all our families and staff that if you were experiencing symptoms of cold or illness (or it begins during break), that the return to school protocols will be expected for return to school Monday. Covid test results should be sent to cherrycrestattendance@bsd405.org
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If you need help determining if you or your student should have a Covid test over the break, please refer to the Department of Health COVID Decision Tree https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/820-229-SymptomDecisionTreeCTChecklistSchools.pdf for guidance. Thank you for considering the health and safety of our community when returning from a break!
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Going on Vacation? It is expected that families will schedule their vacations and activities to coincide with the school calendar. We understand that some absences cannot be rescheduled or prevented from overlapping with school. Nonetheless, absences for vacations, sports tournaments, dance competitions, family travel, trips of a lifetime, etc. must be prearranged and approved to be considered excused under district policies (BSD Policy 3122, Procedure 3122P https://bit.ly/3dnFZzI).
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You can download a copy of the prearranged absence form directly from our school’s website: https://bsd405.org/cherrycrest/report-an-absence/ or pick up a copy in the main office. We ask that you submit the form at least 2 weeks in advance to allow time for review by the teacher, and approval from the Assistant Principal. Email cherrycrestattendance@bsd405.org with any questions.
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Cherry Crest families are invited to attend monthly virtual meetings hosted by Principal Dusty Steere and PTSA presidents. All chats are hosted online via Microsoft Teams and will include information from the principal as well as ample time for questions and comments.
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Click https://bit.ly/3xYGOIK to join this month’s chat from 8:30 – 9:15 am on Friday 12/10.
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Use this form https://bit.ly/3pspx6H to submit a question or topic for the next Principal Chat.
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View the Principal Chat Resource Page https://bsd405.org/cherrycrest/resources/principal-chats/ for a list of all chat dates and prior chat recordings.
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The book fair will be in our school library Monday 12/6-Thursday 12/9. Students will be able to view available items during their checkout time in library class.
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Book Fair will be open for purchases during lunch time and after school until 3:15pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. On Wednesday it will be open at lunch time and after school until 1:00pm
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All proceeds support our Cherry Crest library in the form of new books for students. Come support the Cherry Crest library AND stock up on great books and activities for the Winter Break!
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Check out the Usborne website: http://www.BookYourShelf.com
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Questions? Email Mrs. Lux (Cherry Crest librarian) luxja@bsd405.org
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Students are using many school-supplied disposable masks. Please remember to send your child to school with a mask every day and include a spare in your child’s backpack.
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Please also consider donating a box of disposable children’s masks to your classroom and/or the front office. Thank you for supporting the health of our community!
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Do you recognize any of your belongings in this photo? With the return to in person-school, students are leaving behind many of their items. Please remind your children to check the lost and found near the entrance of the school. Thank you!
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Are you looking to volunteer at Cherry Crest in-person? At home? Mrs. Lux (school librarian) has both opportunities available!
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If you have NOT volunteered in the Cherry Crest library, a 30 minute training session is provided where you will learn policies, check-in/check-out computer system, etc.
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And congratulations to the six grade-level winners of “The Great Pumpkin Book/Character” contest promoted during library class!
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Read the latest nurse newsletter for answers to some common questions district nurses have received about the COVID vaccine approval for children aged 5-11!
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It is not intended to persuade a parent’s decision for or against the vaccine. Please reach out to your healthcare provider with specific questions or concerns.
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Cherry Crest families are invited to attend monthly virtual meetings hosted by Principal Dusty Steere and PTSA president Reetika Saxena. All chats are online via Microsoft Teams and include information from the principal as well as ample time for questions and comments.
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This month we will be joined by our school counselor to discuss mental health supports at school and how to talk with your child about difficult topics such as suicide.
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With the holidays approaching, remember that Bellevue School District allows each student 5 pre-arranged absences (PRA) per year. These are excused absences to use for a travel day, a sport or dance competition or longer trip.
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If your child will only be missing one or two days, please email cherrycrestattendance@bsd405.org.
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If your child will be missing 3 or more days, please submit a pre-arranged absence form at least 2 weeks prior to your trip.
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Thank you for including your child’s full name when emailing for any attendance related matters!
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A group of local high school students are continuing their work as virtual Reading Buddies this school year – this time with both Kindergarteners and 1st graders!
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Each Wednesday they host a Microsoft Teams meeting from 3:00-4:00pm to read with our students. This will include a read-aloud, discussion and comprehension questions, virtual activities like “I Spy,” and small group connection time with other students.
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COVID-19 screening and diagnostic testing is coming to Bellevue School District schools by November 5, 2021.
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You will receive communication from your school with the date, location and time that diagnostic and pooled surveillance testing will begin at your school.
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Learn and practice chess with a dedicated coach.
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Mondays, March 11 through May 20
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Duration: 10 weeks (no class on 4/8)
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Title of Class: Green Wand Magic Course from Seattle Magic Academy
Day of week: Tuesdays from 2:35pm – 4:05pm
Dates: Jan 10-Mar 7, no class Feb 21
Location: CCE Stage
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Cost: $289
Registration Link: https://SeattleMagicAcademy.com/cherrycrest
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Program: Little Chargers Basketball for 3-5th graders
When: Mondays from 2:30-3:30, starting 1/9 (7 sessions, no class 1/16)
Location: CCE Gym
Cost: $175
Registration Link: Registration
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Title of Class: Adventures in STEM with LEGO® Materials
Day of week: Monday
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Time of day: 2:30pm-4:00pm
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Start and end dates: 1/9/23 - 3/13/23 (no class 1/16, 1/30, 2/20)
Registration Link: https://play-well-registration.com/registration/new/98273
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Now registering for 3-day Halloween Drama Workshop Spooktacular 12:15-1:45 pm at the Cherry Crest Stage during our early-release conference days (10/17 through 10/19).
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Registration Link: https://beyondthestageyouth.com/spooky
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Magic Class: (Orange Wand)
Day of week: Tuesdays
Time of day: 2:35-4:05
Start and end dates: October 4 – December 6, 2022 (no class on 10/18 and 11/22)
Location: Cafe Stage
Cost: $289
Registration Link https://SeattleMagicAcademy.com/cherrycrest
Contact Person & Contact Info. Xakary the Magician 425-260-7842 magic@xakary.com
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In the Community Bulletins section of the PTSA website and newsletter, we pass along information submitted to the PTSA newsletter editor which may be of interest to Cherry Crest Families. No sponsorship or endorsement is made or implied by the PTSA or the Bellevue School District.
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Audition now for Seattle's premier boychoir! The Northwest Boychoir provides the highest level of music education and vocal performance opportunity to boys in the Seattle region. Whether your child is just beginning or already musically experienced, there is a range of entry points. No experience required.
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In an age of screens and AI, students stay hands-on with creativity through art. Small-group summer art camps (grades 2–5) led by a children’s book illustrator, Yuyi Chen , where students explore drawing, painting, and mixed media while building a lasting love of art.
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To ensure incoming 6th grade students are placed in the appropriate level, families who plan to register their student in Chinese 1B or above at Odle Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year should contact Mrs. Jingran Wan (wanji@bsd405.org) to schedule a placement test.
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About This Newsletter
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The Cherry Crest Charger Chatter is emailed to families and staff on Tuesday mornings. The deadline for submissions to the Chatter is the preceding Wednesday by 7pm. Read our submission guidelines
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Information contained in directories, Newsletters or membership lists published by Cherry Crest Elementary PTSA may not be used for purposes of solicitation either commercial, political or ideological or any other purpose not consistent with the Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers By-Laws.
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