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Return all library books by June 7th. Missing or lost books? Contact jlux@bsd405.org. Kids with all books returned by deadline will be entered into a raffle for a poster.
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May 23 PTSA General Meeting @ 7:15 pm - Click here to join on Teams
May 29 No school: Memorial day
June 1 Volunteer Appreciation Coffee at 8am for all school volunteers
June 16 Field day from 12:45pm to 2:45 (volunteer signup coming soon)
June 16 Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser from 3pm onwards. PTSA gets 20% donation of ALL
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June 19 No School: Juneteenth
June 22 Last day of school, early dismissal @ 10 am
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Our Cherry Crest Communication team has been awarded two Washington State PTA Awards of Excellence. Outstanding Newsletter - Bronze Outstanding Website - Bronze Thank you for all you do to help keep our Community informed and engaged! Our new website that was launched in the Fall looks fabulous! And the award is well deserved for all your hard work to launch …
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Pre-ordered yearbooks will be available for pickup at the field near the school on August 21st (12-6:00pm), 28th (9-3pm) and 29th (9-1pm).If you did not pre-order, we have several copies available for sale! Please bring $20 (in cash) to purchase.Questions? Contact yearbook@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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The PTSA is excited to announce that a family directory is now available online this year! All Cherry Crest students (even those assigned to remote families) who gave the district permission to include their information will be listed. You may have already received an invitation to set up your account. If not, just visit directory.cherrycrest-ptsa.org and select "RESET PASSWORD," specifying the email address you supplied …
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The 2020 giving campaign kicks off October 1st and we'd love it if you would consider donations to the Cherry Crest Parent Teacher Association. You will receive a full match for donations or volunteer hours through Microsoft and every bit counts -- particularly in these challenging times! Your donations will go directly to support school-related programs and additional specialist staff that …
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General School Assistants, GSAs (formerly known as aides) make an amazing difference in our children’s classroom every day through out the year. Here is a list of how they were helpful to just one class in the last week: Sharing about themselves, their identity and their humanity in the virtual setting. This is a way to set examples for students …
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Is your child interested in Geography? And would like to learn the countries of the world?The Passport club at Cherry Crest offers a multi-year introduction to world Geography.If you would your child to join passport club, please send an email with your child’s name, grade and teacher to passportclub@cherrycrest-ptsa.orgThis year we are unable to have any check-ins in person, but we …
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Durga G. is one of Cherry Crest's GSAs and provides daily classroom support. One of the classes she works with is Susie Sung's 4th grade class: Durga has been a great support, providing extra help when we need it. For example, I remember there were several times during the first few weeks of school when she was able to meet …
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You may be curious about whether General School Assistants (GSAs) are being utilized in the virtual setting and what roles they are performing. From providing instruction in small groups to facilitating virtual recess, our students are benefiting from GSAs fulfilling many of the same roles they have in previous years. This week we hear from the students in Ms. Maya …
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Mr.T is one of Cherry Crest’s GSAs and provides daily classroom support. He is known to make all the students feel involved and connected in the classrooms, especially now when everything's virtual.This is what one of the parents has to say about him: "Mr. T has been a lovely friend to our family. He always made our son and his …
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The bi-weekly Math challenge is open to all students grades K-5! The Math challenge 6, posted at Math In Action is due on Jan 6th and solutions will be available on Jan 8th. Math challenge 7 will be available on Jan 8th. See the Math in Action challenge calendar for future dates. Participation certificates will be awarded to those who complete at …
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This week we hear from 3rd Grade teacher Ms. Therriault about the value of GSAs in her classroom this year: On Wednesdays especially, our GSA is able to meet with students individually in order to finish up assignments, help with technology issues, and give general support. This week, she even scribed for a student on a Nearpod assignment that was …
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The week of Halloween, Ms. Johnson juggled a small group of lively g4 and g5 students as they navigated learning
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Each week we highlight one of the General School Assistants (GSAs) who have been working hard both in front of cameras and behind the scenes to support our teachers and students during distance learning. Here are some words from GSA Sarah L. . . .
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Even-though there isn’t in-person learning, the Curriculum Enhancement Team has been working with teachers to provide additional experiences to our students. Thank you for your generous support and patience while the start of this school year has been modified. CE Spotlight for 2020 Savvy Parents Safe Kids provided an all-school presentation “Optimizing Online Safety: Safety for Parents in the World of COVID” 4th grade …
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Each week we highlight one of the General School Assistants (GSAs) who have been working hard both in front of cameras and behind the scenes to support our teachers and students during distance learning. Here are some words from GSA Sarah L. . . .
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The Washington State PTSA has launched an ongoing “Focus on Advocacy” program this year to keep members informed and involved during the legislative session.
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Each Monday, a new “Focus on Advocacy” newsletter communicates legislative session updates and how they align with WSPTA priorities. Subscribe now!
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Registered participants can mask up and get exercise each day Monday-Friday from 5-6pm on the Cherry Crest Track. Come walk, jog or run with fellow Cherry Crest families as often as your family’s schedule allows!
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In partnership with AMPED Kids in the Game we will track mileage at self-scan stations. Each participant will receive a unique card to take home and reuse.
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Although the spring sale is over, our Spirit Gear store is still open! Shop anytime and support our school at https://spiritgear.cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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This year’s National PTA Legislative Conference (LegCon) was held virtually on March 9-11, 2021. The purpose of the conference is to gather PTA members from across the nation to network with fellow PTA advocates, meet with your members of Congress, hear PTA advocacy success stories and learn how to shape public policy on Capitol Hill and at home. Cherry Crest PTSA’s Legislative Chair attended and met virtually with Congressional Staff from the Offices of Senator Patty Murray, Senator Maria Cantwell and Representative Adam Smith.
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National PTA’s Convention will be held virtually Thursday, June 17 through Saturday, June 26, 2021. Normally held at different locations around the country, this is a unique opportunity to attend from the comfort of your own home. All parents are invited to register and attend online. The cost is $75.
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Note: As a registered participant you will also be able to view most sessions on demand for up to 90 days after the event. Seize the chance to expand your knowledge and skills through informative general sessions, workshops, meet-ups and the virtual Expo Hall!
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At last week's Cherry Crest General Membership meeting the 2021-22 Budget was passed and we held a discussion about what the next school year will bring. If you would like information or have questions about the PTSA’s plans for next year please contact President@CheryCrest-PTSA.org
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Your donation can double with minimal effort, thanks to employer corporate gift matching programs.
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Microsoft, Google, T-Mobile, Salesforce, Facebook, and many other employers match dollars their employees donate! Many also match time their employees spend volunteering.
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Congratulations to this year's Golden Acorn recipients: Dave Fandel, Britt Heath, Lubdha Khandelwal, and Alison Payne.
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This award is presented to volunteers in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth. In honor of their service to our community, a contribution in the name of the recipients is made to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program. From these contributions, WSPTA is able to provide grants to freshman students entering post-secondary education.
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On June 8, 2021, the WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan led the webinar “All About Advocacy”, an overview of WSPTA’s actions during the 2021 legislative session. You can watch a recording of the webinar on the YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/igWDjUlNdTI and access the slide deck at http://bit.ly/3iEtR0X.
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Look for a direct email from Member Planet for existing members and a link on the PTSA website for new members. Please continue to show your support for your PTSA as we keep working together our comm(UNITY).
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The Washington State PTA Convention was held virtually May 18-23. PTA members across the state networked with each other and learned from a variety of educational seminars. At the general meeting, voting delegates approved a few Bylaw Amendments. View the Approved Bylaw Amendments at http://bit.ly/3ghy8WC
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Did you order a yearbook that you have not yet received? Remaining yearbooks for virtual students will be available for pickup on Thursday June 17th 12:15-2 pm. Please come to the doors outside the main office. Someone from the office will come outside to help you. This is your final opportunity to pick up your student’s yearbook this school year.
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Note: there are no additional yearbooks available for purchase.
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The Cherry Crest PTSA provides a family directory to all families at the school through an online service (DirectorySpot).
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Only families who choose to share their contact information with the PTSA will be include (either listed or have access to the directory.)
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The Bellevue school district only shares your information with the PTSA if you don't opt out. As you perform the start of year information review in ParentVue, leave the following box unchecked for each student at Cherry Crest: '"By checking this box, I do not give permission to release my student's directory information".
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Dear Cherry Crest Parents,
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On behalf of the Cherry Crest PTSA, I would like to welcome you to the new thrilling and exciting year of school and a new year of PTSA. Hoping this year to see everyone in person, we are really excited to be working with you and our wonderful teachers and staff at Cherry Crest to give our students the best possible school year experience, while keeping our mission in mind: “to positively impact the lives of children and families.”
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We invite you to join the first general meeting of the year tonight with your PTSA family and discover new ways to support our Comm(UNITY), even in this challenging time!
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This is a great opportunity to learn about the structure and functioning of Cherry Crest PTSA and how we work with staff, students and families. Some unique topics at this month's meeting will be:
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• Principal Steere will share information about volunteer access to the school, vaccine status, update us on how the first weeks of school have gone, and provide information on how families can partner and work together to support their children.
• You will get to take part in reviewing and approving the 2021-22 budget and standing rules.
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We hope to see you there!
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Are you or anyone you know interested in being a part of the PTSA? We are looking for a co-president to help guide the PTSA into the future. Lots of new changes are on the horizon due to the pandemic. A chance to refresh how the PTSA does things. It’s a great opportunity. And a fun group of people to work with!
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Please contact nominatingcommittee@cherrycrest-ptsa.org.
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We are excited to introduce a bi-weekly Math challenge open to all students grade K-5! The first challenge will be posted on Sep 24 at https://www.mathinaction.org/cherry-crest-elementary.html. Complete by October 7th. Solutions will be posted on October 8th.
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For any questions, please contact mathprogram@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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Cherry Crest PTSA is looking for 3 more members to represent us as voting delegates at the Virtual Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly on October 23-24. Please send in your name to president@cherrycrest-ptsa.org before Oct 10, 2021, if interested.
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Washington State Parent Teacher Association (WSPTA) is a non-profit organization that advocates for the well-being and education of all children. This October PTA/PTSA members across Washington State will gather virtually to debate and vote on proposed or amended resolutions that impact WSPTA’s platform for advocacy. During the two-day assembly, attendees can also attend education sessions focused on current issues and advocacy basics. Listen, learn, and lend your voice to issues important to your family!
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Want to learn more, but not interested in being a voting delegate? All PTSA members are invited to register and attend online. The cost is $40.00. Not a PTA member yet? Join the Cherry Crest PTSA today and register to attend the Assembly!
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Would you like your children to learn the countries of the world? The Passport Club at Cherry Crest offers a multi-year introduction to world Geography. Learn more at http://passportclub.cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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On Sunday, October 31st from 5pm-8pm, trick or treat at the homes of fellow Cherry Crest families. PTSA will provide a custom Google Map to all families. Register by Monday, October 18th to include your home on the map. Near or far, we'd love to include your home! Find more information and register at: bit.ly/3AFSYqi
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Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2021/22 theme “ I will change the World “
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Entries will be collected on Wednesday the 17th of November 2021.
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Come socialize with classmates and families on Saturday, October 9 at the Cherry Crest playground!
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Cub Scout Pack 726 will run carnival games for the kids while PTSA volunteers make introductions, answer questions and more.
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Picture retake day will be November 23rd. Visit the website to learn more about ordering pictures in advance or to volunteer to help.
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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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In October, we will discuss elements of the Advanced Learning Program at Cherry Crest and include our school counselor and a multi-lingual facilitator.
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Join us Tonight (Tuesday, October 5th) at 7:00pm on Teams to learn tips for getting the most out of Cherry Crest. Parents from each grade level (plus a BSD Virtual Academy parent) will answer your questions and share personal experiences to help your family flourish!
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The first Passport Club check in will be in person Oct 22nd, 2021.
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For in person check in, the student will be tested in school by a volunteer. For those who prefer a virtual check in, please complete this form http://bit.ly/3Avmlef on or before October 22.
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Please email passportclub@cherrycrest-ptsa.org for any questions.
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Read-a-thon is a long running and much beloved annual Cherry Crest tradition that takes place over the Thanksgiving break. It is the first major Cherry Crest PTSA fundraiser of the school year where students read, raise donations, and win exciting prizes!
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Additional information will be communicated over the next few weeks. If you would like to volunteer to help with the Read-a-thon, please email us at readathon@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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On Tuesday October 5, parents exchanged tips about getting the most out of your child’s Cherry Crest experience. Here are the highlights:New Family Q & A tips – These are some tips for new families which can help them navigate their way around the workings of school, PTSA and administration. There are also some resources and handy emails to reach out …
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Cherry Crest Trick or Treat this Sunday 5-8pm
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This Sunday, October 31 from 5:00-8:00pm Cherry Crest families are invited to trick or treat at classmates’ homes. Each home will provide wrapped, store-bought treats in a contactless format (ex. table on driveway). View the map https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1mEWPXrxQCyMW52375lOzpQVHVnEwxyXb&usp=sharing
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Whether or not your home is on the map, all Cherry Crest families are encouraged to display a sign at their home if providing treats on Sunday, October 31 during 5:00-8:00pm. The sign helps trick or treaters know you are a Cherry Crest family and your student’s grade. Each student will receive a hardcopy sign to bring home but you can print it, if needed: Print This Sign https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CC-Trick-or-Treat-sign-2021.pdf
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Each month one grade level of Cherry Crest families show appreciation for our outstanding educators by providing food and beverages for all teachers and staff. Most items can be sent in with your student to be dropped off in the Main Office.
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Parents of 5th Graders: November is your month! Sign up to participate https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e044aa8a92fa4fd0-november3. Thank you for helping us continue this tradition of gratitude. Questions? E-mail staffappreciation@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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Please join us at our Cherry Crest PTSA General Membership meeting on Tuesday November 9th, via Microsoft Teams.
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We would love for all families and community members to participate. You don’t need to be a PTSA member to attend!
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Principal Steere will share information about the upcoming BSD COVID screening and diagnostic testing.
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Math Club Cherry Crest (MCCC) has one of the best records in elementary math competitions in Washington State. The PTSA is proud to offer all students in grades 3rd-5th an opportunity to join Math club this year as well.
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Students will form teams and attend many competitions from the following list:
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1. Math Is Cool
2. KPMT
3. AMC8
4. Math Olympiad (MOEMS)
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday will be here soon!
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Help Cherry Crest PTSA raise funds by selecting it as your preferred charity for the Amazon Smile program – Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to the Cherry Crest PTSA! No cost is passed on to you.
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Picture retake day will be November 23rd. Visit the website to learn more about ordering pictures in advance.
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Cherry Crest PTSA plans to host a virtual parent education night to support parents. Help us target the topic most relevant to you and your family by rating your interests by filling in this form.
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Please fill in the form by end of day today (November 30th).
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Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2021/22 theme:
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"I will change the World by. . . ."
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Entries will be collected virtually on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021. If your student is unable to submit work this way, contact us and we will arrange to collect the art work.
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Submit entries at https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/reflections-program/ by end of day, Wednesday, November 17th, 2021. If any student is unable to submit work this way contact reflections@cherrycrest-ptsa.org and we will arrange to collect the art work.
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Lunch with Principal Mr. Steere! Book selected by librarian Ms. Lux! These are some of the exciting prizes students can win by participating in the Read-a-thon.
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The Read-a-thon is the first major Cherry Crest PTSA fundraiser of the school year. Students set reading goals, raise donations, read from November 24th to 28th (Thanksgiving break), and win exciting prizes! The details:
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Read-a-thon kicks off with an all-school Pajama Day on Wednesday November 24th: send your kids to school in their PJs!
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Each month one grade level of Cherry Crest families shows appreciation for our outstanding educators by providing food and beverages for all teachers and staff. Most items can be sent in with your student to be dropped off in the Main Office.
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Parents of Kindergarten students: December is your month! Sign up to participate at bit.ly/30Q2Z7F (due to the short month and upcoming break, all items are needed by December 3rd). Thank you for helping us continue this tradition of gratitude.
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Questions? E-mail staffappreciation@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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Even with all the additional chaos 2021 has presented us with, there is still so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. We’d even argue that one of the greatest gifts this challenging year has given us was a new perspective on the things we’ve been taking for granted all this time! A new perspective on just how grateful we …
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Read-a-thon Donations and Reading Minutes due Friday December 3rd!!
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Donate here: https://bit.ly/3nkx1c9
Submit reading minutes here: https://bit.ly/3nhXMxJ
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Thank you for participating in the Cherry Crest Read-a-thon and pajama day. Read-a-thon donations are due by Friday December 3rd to be eligible for prizes!
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Art Reflections entries are now in! Come view the entries on the art reflections padlet from November 30th until December 4th 2021 and vote for your favorite one that fits the theme “I will change the world by…”
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https://padlet.com/alibpayne/aobt8ez3hec9c7aj
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Results will be announced in the next few weeks.
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Questions? Please email reflections@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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Thank you to all those that took part We received 14 wonderful submissions, 10 visual arts and 4 literature. Several of the pieces have been sent on to the Bellevue PTSA council for the nest level where art work from all school in Bellevue that take part will be judged to go forward to the next level. View the entries on the padlet https://padlet.com/alibpayne/aobt8ez3hec9c7aj
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Congratulations to the following students who were voted for in the Cherry Crest choice awards
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Mitali Khaimar, 5th Grade, Ms Jessa with I will change the world by..
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Akshaya Ramprasad, 2nd Grade, BVA with Protect the Earth
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Aahan Prakash, 2nd Grade, Ms Wells with How to stop climate change = clean air
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Due to winter break, there will be no Chatter newsletters 12/21/2021 and 12/28/2021. The next issue will be published on 01/04/2022. Wishing everyone Happy Holidays, and see you in the new year!
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Trying to get all your gift shopping done before Christmas?
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Help Cherry Crest PTSA raise funds by selecting it as your preferred charity for the Amazon Smile program – Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to the Cherry Crest PTSA! No cost is passed on to you.
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Before you begin your gift shopping this season, please directly set your charity to Cherry Crest PTSA by clicking https://amzn.to/3ykqa6e.
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Each month one grade level of Cherry Crest families show appreciation for our outstanding educators by providing food, beverages and paper products for all teachers and staff. Most items can be sent in with your student to be dropped off in the Main Office.
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Parents of 4th Graders: Sign up to participate. Thank you for helping us continue this tradition of gratitude.
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Questions? E-mail staffappreciation@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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Together, we exceeded our fundraising goal, raising a total of $44,617! We also had a record-setting 65% participation schoolwide. Thanks to your support, we can continue supporting important PTSA-sponsored programs like Curriculum Enhancement and General School Assistants providing extra hands in the classroom.
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Click here (https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Read-a-thon-2021-Award-Ceremony-Presentation-1.pdf) to view the full results and list of winners.
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Please contact readathon@cherrycrest-ptsa.org if you have any questions.
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Diana Bastien, Clinical Psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, will speak about anxiety at our virtual PTSA General Meeting tonight (Tuesday, January 11).
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A speaker from Sound Discipline will join us to talk about Positive Discipline on Friday, February 4 at 8:30am.
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Cherry Crest School Counselor, Mykela Fantone, will speak about the SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) Curriculum at our virtual PTSA General Meeting on Tuesday, March 8 at 7:00pm.
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Please join us at our Cherry Crest PTSA General Membership meeting, Tuesday January 11th, via Microsoft Teams.
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We invite all families and community members to participate (you don’t need to be a PTSA member to attend).
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Our speaker this month is Diana Bastien, Clinical Psychologist with Outpatient Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine at Seattle Children’s. Dr. Bastien will be talking about anxiety and how to help kids adjust socially and emotionally to in-person learning.
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Winter programs are open for registration with some sessions starting the week of January 10th! Most vendors are local businesses that have been long-time partners with Cherry Crest and we are so excited to welcome them back to provide enriching opportunities for our students.
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Visit our After School Activities Page at http://bit.ly/3sStg0S for full details.
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Sign up for the WSPTA Action Network to learn how you can impact legislation and budgets affecting your student's education!
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Parent Teacher Student Associations (PTSAs) have the primary goal of advocating for ALL children. While Cherry Crest PTSA focuses efforts at the school and district level, Washington State PTA leaders guide advocacy efforts at the state level.
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Sign up at: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/subscribe-to-wsptas-action-network-group
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Sponge Language Classes:
The start date for Sponge Spanish class has been delayed to Jan 24. There are still open spots! To register, please visit https://spongeschool.com/sign-up/
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Green Wand Magic Course with Xakary:
Registration for the "Green Wand Magic" course with Xakary the magician is now open! Winter session starts Jan 24.
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Badminton by NWBA:
Registration for Badminton is open, and the winter session starts on Jan 24th.
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Visit https://afterschool.cherrycrest-ptsa.org for more details about all afterschool programs.
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The Curriculum Enhancement Team has been working with teachers to provide additional experiences to our students. Thank you for your generous support to help make these events possible. CE Spotlight of 2021 1st grade students had a virtual visit from The Toy Maker where they learned about Light and Sound 4th grade students had a virtual visit to the Pacific Science Center and learned …
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Memory books are a long-standing Cherry Crest keepsake, given to each 5th grader as a memory of their time at Cherry Crest. We are looking for help with ideas of what to put in the book, help gathering content, and help putting the books together.
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Please email 5thgradeevents@cherrycrest-ptsa.org to share you ideas or to volunteer your time!
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Cherry Crest offers many activities that take place on-site after school, and many of them have delayed their start date to Jan 24.
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Please note that the NW Badminton Program has been cancelled for Winter because of low enrollment, but should resume in Spring.
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Visit https://afterschool.cherrycrest-ptsa.org for more details about all afterschool programs.
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At the Jan 11 PTSA General Meeting, Dr. Diana Bastien, a clinical psychologist, presented a talk on anxiety in children.
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• A live recording of her session will be available until March 2, 2022.
• Dr. Bastien also provided a list of recommended books and workbooks on this topic.
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Click through to the PTSA website to access both the recording and the list of resources.
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TGA Premier Youth Tennis has now been added to our after school activities page. See their flier for more details and visit http://afterschool.cherrycrest-ptsa.org to register.
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Walk-a-thon is on Friday, May 5! We need volunteers starting during lunch recess at 11:15am all the way through 4:30pm. 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 DJ, snacks, confetti cannons and more!
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Sahara Pirie from Sound Discipline will facilitate a workshop on “Parenting with Courage and Connection” on Friday, February 4 from 8:30-10:00am (Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83021426319). All parents and caregivers are invited to attend.
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Parents are often challenged by power struggles and whining, arguments over chores, sibling fights, bedtime problems, clashes over homework and screen time, and other issues. This workshop provides an introduction to skills and tools that get to the core of conflict and bring more peace and joy to your home.
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• Use basic brain science (adult and child) to improve behavior at home
• Build connections to share your values and culture
• Discipline with kindness and firmness.
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Parents will leave this workshop with several new simple, respectful parenting tools to use right away!
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Each month one grade level of Cherry Crest families show appreciation for our outstanding educators by providing food, beverages and paper products for all teachers and staff. Most items can be sent in with your student to be dropped off in the Main Office.
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Parents of 3rd Graders: Sign up at http://t.ly/l2HM to participate. Thank you for helping us continue this tradition of gratitude.
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Questions? E-mail staffappreciation@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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Around 50 RMS PTSA Math Club students met in the gym after school on January 19 to take a proctored exam on their laptops. This challenge, known as the AMC 8, is one of several competitions Math Club takes part in throughout the year, providing opportunities to test and grow students’ skills. Math Club students also participate in online and …
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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 – Lifetouch https://bit.ly/3GLceVt
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Yearbook ID code: 1577522
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Thank you teachers and staff!
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Each month one grade level of Cherry Crest families show appreciation for our outstanding educators by providing food, beverages and paper products for all teachers and staff. Most items can be sent in with your student to be dropped off in the Main Office.
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Parents of 2nd Graders: Sign up (https://bit.ly/3rMoukz) to participate to donate items on March 2nd, 4th and 16th. Thank you for helping us continue this tradition of gratitude.
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Questions? E-mail staffappreciation@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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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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Congratulations to 5th grader Veda Ramachander whose Poem “Me and My Pencil” has been awarded an Award of Excellence at the Bellevue PTSA council level of the Art Reflections Program. Her entry will now go forward to the state level.Thank you for all who took part in the program and all those who supported it
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Sahara Pirie from Sound Discipline facilitated a workshop on “Parenting with Courage and Connection”. The recording (https://youtu.be/Cg39NabLWTA) is available now through April 4.
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You can also access the Self-Regulation Tools (https://www.sounddiscipline.org/self-regulation-tool-cards/) and handout (https://bit.ly/33lZmaW). If you attended the workshop or view the recording, please fill out the survey (https://bit.ly/3BgSok5) afterward.
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For more in depth information, consider registering (https://bit.ly/3BhXv3n) for Sound Discipline’s upcoming 6-week workshop on “Parenting with Courage and Connection” starting March 31.
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Please join us at our Cherry Crest PTSA General Membership meeting, Tuesday March 8th, via Microsoft Teams. Principal Steere will discuss various topics including the ‘Time Capsule’. We invite all families and community members to attend (PTSA membership is not required!).
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Cherry Crest’s School Counselor, Mykela Fantone, will join us to discuss the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and the supplemental lessons she provides our students throughout the year. Learn the importance and why behind social-emotional learning, understand the district-wide curriculums used at the elementary level and see how you can access more information to reinforce these lessons at home. Questions? Contact your PTSA Co-President at president@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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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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Cherry Crest PTSA spends over $100,000 each year to fund extra General School Assistant hours in all 23 classrooms and curriculum enrichment: field trips, author visits, engineering projects and more for all 525 students. Funds contributed by families through the PTSA provide these pivotal supports for our children. We are so grateful for all our families’ assistance in strengthening our children’s educational experience at Cherry Crest!
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More details will come home soon, but be sure to mark your calendar to join your children on Friday, April 1 from 2:30 to 4:30pm at Cherry Crest’s track as we encourage exercise, engage with one another and enable PTSA to invest in each student’s future! If your business would like to contribute as a sponsor, please contact walkathon@cherrycrest-ptsa.org for details.
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Spring programs are open for registration! Most classes start at the end of March.
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Most class offerings are from local businesses who are long-term partners with Cherry Crest. We are so excited to welcome them back to provide enrichment opportunities for our students.
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Visit our After School Activities Page at http://afterschool.cherrycrest-ptsa.org to learn more.
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Count down to Walk-a-thon 2022! We hope to see all students and families join us on Friday, April 1 from 2:30 to 4:30pm at the school track. Come mingle with students, families, teachers, staff and our school mascot Champ! View the contents of the time capsule placed underground in 1989 and make suggestions for the new one! The Walk-a-thon is a long-revered …
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We are excited to announce the election of Jocelyn Tu as Co-President, effective immediately. She will join Co-President Reetika Saxena for the rest of this school year and continue on as Co-President for the 2022-23 school year. We’d also like to welcome the following officers who have been elected for next school year.
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• Co-President – Claire Sumadiwirya
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• Secretary – Katie McClintock
• Treasurer – Christina Nemeth
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• VP Curriculum Enhancement (CE) – Nitin Gupta
• VP – Mengye Guo
• VP – Jessica Wang
• VP – Sanjali Kawal
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We still need a Vice President for Communications and one more general VP to join the team.
Would you like to learn more or do you know someone who would be a great fit? Please contact our Nominating Committee at nominatingcommitee@cherrycrest-ptsa.org.
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Click through for updates from the PTSA meeting, including Social, Emotional Learning (SEL) resources from School Counselor, Ms. Mykela Fantone.
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This Thursday, March 17 students will learn all about Walk-a-thon at the Kickoff Assembly. Each student will bring home a Walk-a-thon t-shirt and information handout. We hope your family can join us on Friday, April 1 from 2:30 to 4:30pm at the school track for this special community event. A special thank you to our wonderful sponsors for Walk-a-thon 2022! They …
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Our state legislative session has ended. We encourage you to read the report from Washington State PTA (available at http://bit.ly/3N8yA7I) to learn the status of bills and budgets affecting education.
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Get Ready for Walk-a-thon 2022! Music! Snacks! Prizes! Time Capsule! Auction! We’re ready – are you? All funds raised enable extra classroom support and curriculum enrichments for all Cherry Crest students! See you on April 1! Checklist: Submit one permission slip per student(s) at https://tinyurl.com/ccwat2022 to allow your child to walk at lunch recess and/or after school Sign up to volunteer at https://tinyurl.com/ccwat2022volunteer Preview the Auction Catalog at https://ccelementaryptsa.schoolauction.net/wat2022/catalog Access …
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Thank you teachers and staff!
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Each month one grade level of Cherry Crest families show appreciation for our outstanding educators by providing food, beverages and paper products for all teachers and staff. Most items can be sent in with your student to be dropped off in the Main Office.
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Parents of 1st Graders: Sign up at http://bit.ly/3JuReob to participate and donate items on March 30th, April 1st and April 20th. Thank you for helping us continue this tradition of gratitude.
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Questions? E-mail staffappreciation@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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We know that this year has been a very challenging one for everyone. COVID-19 has changed how we access health care, and we understand that last spring it may have been difficult to get the needed immunizations or signatures on your student’s Individual Health Plans. Although we are beginning the school year with at-home/virtual learning, we are still collecting student’s proof …
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At the beginning of this school year, we continued with use of the Remote Learning Absence (RLA) coding, that was utilized last spring when students were absent from a virtual class. Use of the RLA coding aligned with guidance from the State, however this was a temporary provision ending September 2020. Beginning Monday, October 5th, absences from remote learning will …
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If you are planning on traveling outside of Bellevue and plan to continue to participate in remote learning, you must contact cherrycrestattendance@bsd405.org. Washington State’s OSPI (Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction) has mandated strict rules on who can and cannot continue to access online classes when they are out of their school's attendance boundaries. Please email before you make any travel plans!
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With the holidays approaching, we’d like to remind you that Bellevue School District allows each student 5 pre-arranged absences (PRA) per year. You may use these one at a time, or all at once. These are excused absences that you can use for a travel day, a sport or dance competition or a longer trip.
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If your child will be missing 3 or more days, we ask that you submit a pre-arranged absence form at least 2 weeks prior to your trip. If your child will only be missing one or two days, please email cherrycrestattendance@bsd405.org.
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Principal Dusty Steere and Assistant Principal Erin Stedman care deeply for our community and we cherish their unrelenting dedication to making school inviting, connected and supportive. . . .
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On Thursday evening 1/7, Principal Steere hosted a Return to In Person Instruction Forum to share details about the return to buildings for primary (K-2) students beginning January 21. The presentation slides and a meeting recording are now available on the Cherry Crest website for interested families.https://bsd405.org/cherrycrest/2021/01/return-to-in-person-instruction-resources/On Friday January 15th, Mr. Steere and school nurse Amy Borberg will host a …
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In compliance with Governor Inslee's Travel Advisory ("Washingtonians are encouraged to stay home or in their region and avoid nonessential travel to other states or countries.”), the Bellevue School District reminds families that all students and staff participating in in-person learning, services, or activities who have traveled out of state, need to self-quarantine at home for 14-days after returning from their travels before coming back in person.
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On Tuesday, January 26th, Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran provided more details on the Bellevue School District's "Back to Buildings Plan". In particular, hybrid learners in Kindergarten, First and Second grades will be returning to buildings according to a specific schedule outlined in the letter. Please read Dr. Duran's letter for more information.
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Cherry Crest Elementary is starting several clubs to help our students stay connected to our school community, including a Gardening Club, Storyteller's Club, Jump Rope Club, and a Lunch Bunch Club. Find more details about how to join each club and when they meet on the PTSA website.
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As of Monday, February 8th, there is a new location for in-person tech support for school equipment issues that are difficult to resolve via email or phone. No appointment is necessary and curbside pickup/exchange is available.
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With students returning to lessons on-site, Principal Steere has reinstituted the district-wide rule that school fields and playgrounds are closed to the public during the school day from 7:30am–3:00pm.
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School and district leaders have begun work on plans to expand in-person services for third through fifth grade students. This includes resurveying family choices for hybrid or virtual learning last summer. We don’t yet have firm dates for return but do know that they will follow a similar half day AM/PM model as primary grades. Our safety team meets weekly to review relevant local COVID data and building safety readiness.
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Read more about the role of the Safety and Health Conditions Review Team and their role in expansion of in person services at Cherry Crest.
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On March 11 Principal Steere recorded a video for families with information and updates related to in person learning at Cherry Crest elementary. Watch the video for:
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• Status of in-person learning; including information about car pickup, bus service and the brand new Parent Portal Bus App
• Updates on planning for 3rd–5th grade return
• Information about the Safety and Health Conditions Review Team at Cherry Crest
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The Bellevue School District is providing the Edulog Parent Portal smart phone app to deliver information about your student’s school bus ride. It allows you to access designated bus stop times and locations of your student’s school bus.
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To download see: https://bsd405.org/departments/transportation/edulog-parent-bus-tracking-program/.
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We are finding that dismissal is taking longer than normal for parents driving their children to and from school. With hybrid students across all grades returning to the Cherry Crest building, we strongly encourage all eligible students to take the school bus! Visit the Cherry Crest website for details about having your child safely and efficiently travel to/from Cherry Crest on the bus.
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Congratulations to our milestone achievers! Want to join? Register online and then come walk, jog or run with fellow Cherry Crest families as often as your family’s schedule allows. We meet weekdays 5-6pm at the Cherry Crest track until June 18th. Marathon Wesley (3-Tatterson) Half Marathon Graham (2-Gibbs) 10K Avin (3-Therriault) Cameron (2-Wells) Eiden (2-Wells) Leyu (2-Gibbs) Max (1-Hayfield) Skylar (K-Lawlor) …
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Tech support for all elementary students attending school in person is available at school during their school day. We have an on site technology assistant, Carli Weinberg, available for students and staff.
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Virtual elementary students needing in-person support can visit the new Elementary Student Tech Center at the Wilburton Instructional Service Center (WISC).
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Some fun on the playground!
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Would you like to meet up with other parents while your children get to see their friends outside? This is an informal invitation to meet up by grade level.
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All grades welcome at all times—this is a very informal gathering.
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There has been an outpouring of thanks from the teachers in response to your generosity and kindness shown through the National Staff Appreciation week (May 3-7), and the entire year. We have captured some of their heartfelt comments at the Staff Appreciation Page as well as in the not-to-be-missed Kudoboard linked in Mr. Steere's message below: Message from Dusty “On …
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Dear Cherry Crest Grade 5 students and families,
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The end of this crazy school year is arriving quickly and for our 5th grade students this signals the end of an era at Cherry Crest. In order to commemorate the milestone of passing from elementary to middle school, Cherry Crest staff, in collaboration with PTSA and 5th grade parent volunteers, are planning a variety of Grade 5 promotion activities on Wednesday June 16th.
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During the week of June 14, Cherry Crest teachers and staff are finalizing plans for a week of school spirit culminating with virtual Field Day activities and games on Friday, 6/18.
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Monday - Rainbow Day
Tuesday - Creative Hair/Hats/Wraps/face Masks
Wednesday - Fancy Dress Up Day
Thursday - Decades Day (50s, 60s, 70s, 80s?)
Friday - Charger Pride/Athletic Gear
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Here is our distribution plan for students who ordered yearbooks:
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Hybrid (In-Person) Students will received their yearbook in class from their teacher during the week of June 7 – 11.
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Virtual Students have two opportunities for parents to come and pick up their yearbook from the school:
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Tuesday June 8th: 8:30 – 10:00 am
Thursday June 10th: 12:30 – 2:00 pm
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Come to the front entrance and knock on the main office window for someone to help you.
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Monday, June 21st will be the last day for grab & go meal pick up at our 5 curbside Meals2Go locations (Sammamish, Enatai, Newport Heights Highland and Tyee).
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Summer Meal Kits available Thursdays beginning July 1st
To provide continued food support for children in our community, Nutrition Services will offer families a 5-day meal kit to be picked up 1 day per week throughout the summer. The kit will contain 5 breakfast entrees, 5 lunch entrees, fruits, vegetables & milk for each child.
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Students are invited to dress up for our spirit week!
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Tuesday – Creative Hair/Hats/Wraps/Face Masks
Wednesday – Fancy Day
Thursday – Decades Day
Friday – Charger Pride/Athletic Gear
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Field Day will take place on Friday, June 18th during your child’s asynchronous time at home.
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Join us for summer fun on the school playground to meet neighbors and get to know next year’s classmates.
Kids of all grades welcome at all times—this is a very informal gathering!
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- K – 2nd at 2:00pm
- 3rd – 5th at 4:00pm
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As the family running club wraps up, we want to congratulate our student milestone achievers! Special thanks to our parent volunteers who made this club possible: Saloni Gupta, Kathy Hotchkies and Yingsi Li.
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Also, thank you to Assistant Principal Erin Stedman who has been presenting students with Certificates of Achievement in class and to parent Nhimy Chung who started running club last school year before Covid halted it.
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Whenever your student will be tardy or absent, please email cherrycrestattendance@bsd405.org by 8am.
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Please include your child’s first and last name, their teacher and the reason for the absence.
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Anyone unvaccinated who travels out of state should quarantine for 7 days when they return to Washington. They should also take a COVID-19 test after the 3rd day of quarantine.
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Please keep this in mind as you plan your end of summer travel! For further information about Bellevue School District COVID-19 safety protocols, including travel guidance, please see:
https://bsd405.org/services/health/covid-19-health-and-safety/
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Read Principal Steere's August Cherry Crest Chronicler for essential back to school information including:
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• Classroom assignments and Teacher Meet & Greet opportunities
• School distancing plans during recess and arrival/dismissal
• Health and Safety plans
• Virtual Parent Info Sessions and Virtual Classroom meetups
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Note that this year school lunches are free for all students and the school is providing all typical school supplies.
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Family information sessions . . .
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Principal Dusty Steere hosted a virtual parent informational session on Aug 24, and discussed essential topics about safety and health, lunch arrangements and recess, transportation, school supplies, BSD Virtual Academy, and other related topics.
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As a result of virtual instruction last year and limited use of school supplies, it is not necessary for families or students to purchase or provide any bulk school supplies. Instead, the school will provide all basic school supplies through the year. Your child’s teacher may make individual requests for unique or nonstandard items.
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While not mandatory, students in Grade 2 and Grade 5 may wish to bring some of the suggested personal items (not shared with other students) listed at in this article on the BSD Cherry Crest Website: https://bsd405.org/cherrycrest/2021/08/supply-lists/
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Prioritizing health and safety, all Bellevue Schools are hosting Curriculum Night as a virtual event again this year. Cherry Crest’s Virtual Curriculum Night takes place on Monday September 27th.6:00 – 6:20: Live Teams event hosted by Cherry Crest administrationTune in to hear from Principals Steere and Stedman about our school goals, improvement plans and comm(Unity) opportunities. Here is the link to the Cherry Crest Live Event on 9/27 at …
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Thank you to the many parents who have asked how they can volunteer to support students during school lunchtime. Volunteers first need to complete the district background check and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, before signing up for a volunteer block.
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Our beloved office manager, Susie Nakamura, had her last day at Cherry Crest on Friday September 24th. Students and families are invited to share a message of gratitude and goodbye to Mrs. Nakamura at: https://padlet.com/ccptsastaffappreciation/ms_nakamura
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Please enter your messages to Mrs. Nakamura latest by Sep 30, and these will be emailed to her.
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Tech support is available Monday through Friday! Visit https://bsd405.org/techsupport for details. For self-guided support, explore the list of common questions and resources. Information on BSD Technology Centers is available on our website.
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Would you like your children to learn the countries of the world? The Passport Club at Cherry Crest offers a multi-year introduction to world Geography. Learn more at http://passportclub.cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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We are pleased to announce that starting as early as Wednesday Oct 13th (soccer, tomorrow!), several after-school activities will be available on-site immediately after dismissal three days of the week! Many of the vendors are local businesses that have been long-time supporters and partners with Cherry Crest and we are so excited to welcome them back to provide enriching opportunities …
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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’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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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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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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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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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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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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