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May 31, 2022
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Upcoming Events

THIS WEEK
6/3 Fri Principal Chat @8:30am (Teams link)
6/3 Fri Passport Club checkpoint

NEXT WEEK
6/6-10 Spirit Week
6/10 Fri Cherry Crest Field Day

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6/21 Tue Last day of school, early dismissal @10:00am!

PTSA News

Wɑlkathon on June 5th

Annual Cherry Crest Elementary Walkathon is happening soon on Friday, June 5th at 2:30pm. PTSA team is excited to see you all there.

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PTSA Generɑl Meeting(Virtual) - May 28 at 7PM

Join us for the last PTSA General meeting of the school year on May 28 at 7PM!

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THANK YOU Fɑmilies!

Thank you for helping make Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week so special! Whether you donated items from the Amazon Wishlist, signed up to bring food, wrote a heartfelt card, or found another way to celebrate and honor our incredible Charger staff — we are truly grateful.

Your generosity, time, and kindness made our teachers and staff feel seen, valued, and appreciated all week long. It takes a village to support a school community, and Cherry Crest families continue to show just how amazing that village is.

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📓🎓ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK🎓📓

📓🎓ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK🎓📓
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK HERE

Deadline for orders are on May 6, 2025

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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week: May 4-8

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week: May 4-8
National Teacher Appreciation week is May 4-8! Let’s honor our amazing Cherry Crest STAFF with a wonderful week filled with appreciation and gratitude! The PTSA will provide pieces, but we need families and students to participate, too!

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📣PTSA General Meeting – April 29 @ 6pm 📣

📣PTSA General Meeting – April 29 @ 6pm 📣



Join us online on Tuesday, April 29 at 6:00 PM for the PTSA General Meeting

Join the meeting HERE
Meeting ID: 220 362 008 129 25
Passcode: Zi3Lb9rf

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2026 Cherry Crest Variety Show

2026 Cherry Crest Variety Show
Looking forward to seeing everyone at this year's Cherry Crest Variety Show on April 24th.

Join the talented group of students from 6 - 8pm for a fun filled night.

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G5 Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee’s

G5 Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee’s
Join us  for G5 Applebee's Breakfast Fundraiser @ May 9 Saturday 8-10am

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1st Grade Families: It's your month for Staff Appreication!

1st Grade Families: It's your month for Staff Appreication!
Attention 1st Grade Families! April is your month for Staff Appreciation!

What is Staff Appreciation? Each year Cherry Crest families show their appreciation for our outstanding educators by volunteering to provide food, beverages, and paper products throughout the school year to help restock the staff room and encourage our teachers with a monthly breakfast. Each Grade is assigned one month to focus their efforts… April is your month!

Sign-up to bring items here.

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School and District News

Visit the School website to find school news and read the principal's monthly newsletter

AMC8 Recognition at Cherry Crest Elementary

We are proud to recognize the students who earned an achievement score of 15 points or above during the 2026 AMC 8 at Cherry Crest, under the leadership of Mrs. Lee. The AMC 8 is a national middle school math competition that challenges students’ problem-solving skills.

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Girls on the Run is BACK at Cherry Crest for Spring 2026!

Girls on the Run is BACK at Cherry Crest for Spring 2026!
Girls on the Run is coming back to Cherry Crest for the Spring 2026 Season! Girls on the Run is so much more than running. 3rd through 5th grade participants will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity levels, and learn important life skills.

Meeting twice per week after school, the season lasts 8 weeks and runs from the week of March 23rd through the week of May 18th with a celebratory 5K fun run at Renton Memorial Stadium on Sunday, 5/17, to cap off the season. Meetings take place at Cherry Crest and will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-4:15pm.

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School Food Share program

School Food Share program
Help Cherry Crest meet its sustainability goals via the School Food Share program!

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Back-to-School Supply Shopping

Back-to-School Supply Shopping
Back-to-school made easy - and meaningful.

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

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

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Help bring plastic film recycling to Cherry Crest

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

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Spring Running Club!

Spring Running Club!
Running Club has begun! No need to register, all students are eligible to participate in this free club! Students can walk/jog/run laps at lunch recess on M/T/TH/F. Students will earn charms for completing a 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon.

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Teacher and Staff Appreciation: May 5-9

Teacher and Staff Appreciation: May 5-9
National Teacher Appreciation week is May 5-9! Let’s honor our amazing Cherry Crest STAFF with a wonderful week filled with appreciation and gratitude! The PTSA will provide pieces, but we need families and students to participate, too!

Theme: In Our Teacher + Staff Appreciation Era

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Capture the Moments, Keep the Memories!

Capture the Moments, Keep the Memories!
Don’t miss out—secure your copy today and hold onto the memories forever!

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Art Reflections Results

Art Reflections Results


🌟 Reflections Bellevue Council Results Are In! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that two Cherry Crest students have been recognized at the Bellevue Council level of the Reflections competition!

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Open Transfer and Choice Schools

The Open Transfer and Choice Schools application period for the 2025-2026 academic year will take place from Monday, December 9, 2024, to Friday, January 17, 2025.  Check out full details of Information Nights and Open House Events here.
Middle Schools
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Bellevue PTSA Sponsored - 'Balancing Act: Supporting Student Stress & Anxiety'

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

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Open Transfer, Choice Schools and Middle Schools

The Open Transfer and Choice Schools application period for the 2024-2025 academic year will take place from Monday, December 11, 2023, to Friday, January 19, 2024.  Check out full details of Information Nights and Open House Events here.

Choice Schools and Programs
-Hindi Bilingual Program Information Night, Tuesday, December 12, 2023
-Puesta Del Sol Elementary School Open House, Tuesday, December 12, 2023
-Arabic Bilingual Program Open House at Ardmore Elementary School, Wednesday, December 13, 2023
-Korean Bilingual Program Information Night, Thursday, December 14, 2023
-Big Picture Middle School Open House, Wednesday, January 3, 2024
-International School Open House, Thursday, January 4, 2024
-Arabic Bilingual Program Open House, Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Middle Schools
-Chinook Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 9, 2024
-Highland Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 16, 2024
-Odle Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 9, 2024
-Tillicum Middle School Open House, Wednesday, January 17, 2024
-Tyee Middle School Open House, Thursday, January 18, 2024

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Open Transfer and Choice Schools and Programs application period

The Open Transfer and Choice Schools and Programs application period for the 2024-2025 academic year will take place from Monday, December 11, 2023, to Friday, January 19, 2024.

Check out more information here.

Open House Events

Middle Schools

Big Picture Middle School Open House, Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Chinook Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Highland Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 16, 2024

International School Open House, Thursday, January 4, 2024

Odle Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Tillicum Middle School Open House, Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Tyee Middle School Open House, Thursday, January 18, 2024

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BSD Conversation about Literacy

BSD Conversation about Literacy
Have questions or feedback about how Bellevue School District supports literacy in K-5 education?

John Bellevue PTSA council and BSD Teaching and learning for a conversation about K-5 literacy .
Thursday, October 27, from 6:30-7:30 pm in WISC Ranier Room (12241 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005)

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Spirit Week is June 6-10 ending with Field Day!

Spirit Week is June 6-10 ending with Field Day!
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:

• 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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Running Club: Peace Torch Visit and Marathon Accomplishments

Running Club: Peace Torch Visit and Marathon Accomplishments
On May 20, runners from the Sri Chinmoy Oneness Home Peace Run spoke to students about their mission of spreading peace around the globe, performed their peace song and joined students for a few laps around the track with the peace torch.  Special thanks to Rupasi Young for including Cherry Crest Elementary on their route for the first time ever!

Congratulations to 5th graders Ender and Parker in Ms. Hemker’s class who both completed a marathon (26.2 miles) and were awarded certificates by Mrs. Stedman in class. Running Club is a free, optional club available to students during lunch recess every day except Wednesday. 
Questions? E-mail runningclub@cherrycrest-ptsa.org

 

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5th Grade lawn signs!

5th Grade lawn signs!
Cherry Crest PTSA is proud to partner with the local vender Winners Sportswear for our 5th grade promotion lawn signs. These are a fun and optional way to show support for your outgoing 5th grader. Order at http://t.ly/8_Od (cost: $16.95)

If you need financial assistance, please reach out to the front desk and ask about the PTSA Neighbor-to-Neighbor fund.

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Field Day is coming on June 14th!

Field Day is coming on June 14th!
Volunteer for Field Day.
We're thrilled to announce the return of Field Day on Friday, June 14th! Students are eager to participate in all the outdoor games and activities during this fun-filled event. However, we need your help.

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Community-Based Summer Camp on Cherry Crest Field

Community-Based Summer Camp on Cherry Crest Field
PSLA offers 4 weeks of half-day (9am-1pm) summer camp from June 27th to July 22nd for students entering 3rd, 4th, or 5th grades in the 2022-2023 school year.

PSLA offers a wide variety of themes, ranging from theatre to STEM to Olympics, and everything in between. We have designed this camp to be 100% outdoor and fun for everyone. This is PSLA’s third year, and we are extremely grateful to be able to serve the Cherry Crest community.

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Camp Kindness Counts: Art Summer Camp Open for Registration

Camp Kindness Counts: Art Summer Camp Open for Registration
Camp Kindness Counts and East Shore Unitarian Church invite you to a full-day, in-person Summer Camp: June 27 – July 1, 2022!

East Shore Unitarian Church teaches the wisdom of world religions and helps kids to create justice and peace in the world. Camp Kindness Counts believes in the power of kindness to build a happier healthier world and together, we imagine a world of empowered kids bringing their voices and visions for the greater good of our world!

Please consider joining us for an in-person camp this summer. Children will learn through projects, games, exercises, and reflection!

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School Options for the 2022-23 School Year

School Options for the 2022-23 School Year
School Options for the 2022-23 School Year. This year, the Open Transfer (formerly Open Enrollment) and Choice School/Program application period are during the same time period – December 6, 2021 through January 14, 2022. Open Transfer Applications for the 2022-23 school year will be accepted beginning Monday December 6, 2021. The application period will close Friday January 14, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Results will be emailed in February for high school, March for middle school, and April for elementary school.

All applicants must be residents of the Bellevue School District at the time of application.  Residency documents will be requested at the time of enrollment. (The children of fulltime BSD employees may apply.)

Siblings of current students are not guaranteed enrollment and must apply.

For more information please visit

Open Transfer https://bsd405.org/departments/student-placement/open-transfer/
Choice Schools/Program https://bsd405.org/schools/choice/

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BSD Covid Testing Guidelines and Nurse News

BSD Covid Testing Guidelines and Nurse News
COVID-19 screening and diagnostic testing is coming to Bellevue School District schools by November 5, 2021.

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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Bellevue PTSA Council Hosts School Board Candidate Forum

Bellevue PTSA Council Hosts School Board Candidate Forum
The Bellevue PTSA Council has organized a School Board Candidate Forum on October 14, 2021, from 6-8pm. Questions will be community-generated, and all candidates will respond to all questions.  Send questions to  advocacy@bellevueptsacouncil.com. Closer to the date you’ll find the link to the virtual meeting at http://www.bellevueptsacouncil.com/

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"What is the PTSA?" Webinar for Mandarin Speakers

"What is the PTSA?" Webinar for Mandarin Speakers
Welcome to Bellevue School District. Bellevue PTSA Council will host “Introduction to PTSA” seminar on Friday, October 1st, 2021 10:00 – 11:30 am. The session will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese. The seminar will discuss the role of PTSA at the student’s education and the ways to get involved with PTSA.

PTSA 中文介绍会

如果您想多了解学校 PTSA 的运作, 成为一名积极参与孩子教育的家长,或者您是新来社区的家长,希望尽快融入社区大家庭,Bellevue PTSA Council 于10月1日 10:00am-11:300am举办一次中文座谈会,形式轻松,有问必答,期望能帮你更多了解学校和社区.

和中国学校的家长会不同,PTSA在美国学校运作中扮演了非常重要的角色。您的加入可以影响学校的发展和孩子的教育,也是回馈学校和老师们的一种方式。另外,您可以认识很多来自中国和美国的同学们家长,是了解以及融入美国社会非常好的渠道。

本次讲座为中文, 欢迎家长参加!

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Transportation News: Be Cautious and Patient at Drop-Off and Pickup!

Transportation News: Be Cautious and Patient at Drop-Off and Pickup!
The BSD Transportation Department reminds you to please exercise patience during drop-off and pick-up times at our schools and bus routes. Families may be experiencing bus arrival and departure delays at various stops because of the increased volume of drivers to our schools. We are working through the increase in traffic while studying the traffic patterns and adjusting as needed. Your patience during this process is appreciated.

Remember to sign up for the Edulog Parent Portal, which is a bus tracking program to notify parents and students of bus delays.

Join the BSD Transportation team and earn extra cash while continuing your busy day.

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BSD Offers COVID-19 Testing

BSD Offers COVID-19 Testing
In the upcoming weeks, the Bellevue School District will begin offering COVID-19 screening and diagnostic testing at our schools. Testing will be optional, but highly encouraged as we work to keep our students, staff and BSD community safe. District administration is currently in the process of finalizing the procedures, permission requirements for testing, and other details, which will be shared as they are available.

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Family Connections Centers

Family Connections Centers
BSD’s Family Connections Centers are open to all BSD students and families. Staff provide families with information about resources and services in Bellevue and can provide food and hygiene items. To learn more about our Family Connections Centers, visit: https://bsd405.org/departments/family-and-community-engagement/family-connections-centers/

If your student qualifies for free and reduced lunch or if your family is facing financial hardship, you can apply to programs offered by our community partners. For new families (or families who did not submit a Welcome Form last year, please fill out the form at https://familyconnections.bsd405.org to access community services for each student.

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Reminders from BSD

Reminders from BSD
We are sharing some reminders from the Bellevue School district regarding Technology, Nutrition Services, and Transportation:

•Technology Update - Visit the BSD website for tips on preparing school-issued iPads and laptops for school
• Nutrition Services - Reminder: this school year, Nutrition Services will be returning to a more traditional meal service program with a variety of hot and cold entrée choices offered, along with fruits, vegetables and low-fat milk in the cafe. Meals will be offered at no charge for all students during the 2021-2022 school year thanks to the extension of federal funding.
• Transportation - Routes for the 2021-2022 school year are posted on the Bus Routes webpage on the BSD website.

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Opt in Text Messages from BSD

Opt in Text Messages from BSD
Did you know you can receive important alerts from BSD via text? Just text “Y” or “YES” to BSD’s short code number – 67587 – to receive text messages. If you ever want to opt-out, text the same number or reply to one of our messages with “Stop.”

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Interim BSD Superintendent Announced

Interim BSD Superintendent Announced
The Bellevue School District Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Arthur (Art) Jarvis to the post of Interim Superintendent for the Bellevue School District.

He will start in Bellevue on July 1, 2021 and work with Acting Superintendent Eva Collins in the coming weeks to facilitate a smooth transition.

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Announcing BSD Virtual Academy

Announcing BSD Virtual Academy
Bellevue School District is planning to fully reopen schools in the fall. If your family has health concerns due to COVID that make it unsafe for your child(ren) to return to K-5 classrooms in the fall then district will be offering a new "Bellevue Virtual Academy" as an online option for K-5 students.

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Dr. Duran Steps Down as BSD Superintendent

Dr. Duran Steps Down as BSD Superintendent
The Bellevue School District announces that Dr. Ivan Duran is leaving his position as Superintendent effective June 30, 2021. Dr. Duran was appointed Superintendent of the Bellevue School District in July 2017, after having served as a Deputy Superintendent in the Dallas School District. Dr. Duran plans to remain active in public education, continuing his passion for and commitment to equity by creating a sense of belonging for all students. . . .

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HVAC Systems in Bellevue Schools

HVAC Systems in Bellevue Schools
BSD’s Director of Facilities and Operations, Jack McLeod, gave a presentation to the Bellevue PTSA leaders in early April. Slides from the presentation are available online at: http://bit.ly/3soTdRG

For additional questions about school buildings, use the "Let's Talk" link on the http://www.bsd405.org website.

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Odle PTSA Seeks Volunteers for 2021-2022

Odle PTSA Seeks Volunteers for 2021-2022
Do you have a student attending Odle Middle School next year? The Odle PTSA seeks you!

If you are interested in joining the 2021-2022 Odle PTSA for executive or chair positions, please send an email to board@odleptsa.org with a brief introduction of your past school volunteering experience. They will contact you within the next couple of months!

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Free and Reduced Priced Lunch

Free and Reduced Priced Lunch
If you think you might be eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, but haven’t yet signed up, please do so now! Here is the application: https://bsd405.org/services/nutrition-services/free-reduced/

Why the urgency? We expect government funds may be made available to families signed up for free or reduced-price lunches. These would be passed on to families to cover the cost of meals they have had to purchase while school has been conducted remotely.

If you aren’t sure if you have signed up for FRL, please call BSD’s Nutrition Services office at 425-456-4507 to confirm.

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District Meals2Go New Pick-Up Times

With daylight savings time ending this weekend, BSD is implementing some changes in their Grab & Go pick up locations, to have meals available earlier in the day. Please see flyer for more information. BSD will also be adjusting times for their pre-order bus routes drop off of meals and adding 2 NEW locations (North Bellevue Community Center & The …

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Fall 2020 Guide for Families Available

Bellevue School District families are invited to explore the Fall 2020 Guide for Families (PDF). This guidebook is intended to provide you with information to support your student’s success for the 2020-2021 school year. Thank you for the flexibility and resilience you have shown since the spring. And thank you for being a part of the BSD community!

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Top 5 Tech Tips

Supporting student technology needs during remote learning is important to the Bellevue School District. The following are the top five questions families have and their solutions: 1. What is my ParentVUE activation key? 2. How do I monitor my student’s online behavior? 3. My student’s device is constantly freezing in Teams. What do I do? 4. My student is unable …

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Laptop Monitoring App Available

Bellevue School District has worked with AssistX Education to make the mobile app, apParent Online, available to you at no cost. The app will allow you to monitor and manage your child's district issued laptop outside of school hours. The mobile app, apParent Online, is available for Windows devices, iPhones and Android phones. The app enables you to:View screen images of your child's deviceLock …

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BSF Spring for Schools

BSF Spring for Schools
Spring for Schools - Annual BSF Fundraiser

Join us for an evening of food, drinks, music, and a showcase of BSF donor funded programs.

April 1, 2023, 5pm-7pm, Meydenbauer Center

To register: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?id=113&name=E5040

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BSF Spirit week Starts October 31st

BSF Spirit week Starts October 31st
BSF Spirit Week is a district-wide celebration to raise funding and awareness for the critical programs supported by the Foundation.

This year, BSF is distributing $800,000 to the 30 public schools in Bellevue. To learn more about what programming is supported, click here.

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Spring for Schools with Cherry Crest

Spring for Schools with Cherry Crest
Principal Steere invites you to join him at this year’s Spring for Schools luncheon, hosted by the Bellevue Schools Foundation at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on May 13th.

This year, the Foundation distributed over $800,000 in funding for mental health resources, computer science initiatives, early learning enrollment, music, certification for district educators, classroom innovation, arts enrichment, and more.

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Spring for Schools 2022

Spring for Schools 2022
Join us in person at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, on May 13, 2022, or from the comfort of your home for a premiere event that’s unlike any of the 31 events of years past. We are keeping your experience and health top of mind as we prepare to celebrate our stars—students and educators in all 29 public schools in Bellevue. Throughout this school year, over $800,000 in distributions from the Foundation directly support the academic, artistic, social, and emotional development of almost 20,000 students. Spring for Schools is a fundraiser to ensure critical programming provided by BSF continues; donations will be leveraged to transform public education in our community.

While registration for Spring for Schools is free, it is our hope that attendees celebrate our students, educators, and mission by making a donation at this time here. https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?id=100&name=E5040

In Person Registration: simpletix.com/e/spring-for-schools-2022-at-hyatt-regency-i-tickets-99519
Virtual Registration: simpletix.com/e/spring-for-schools-2022-virtual-registrati-tickets-101652

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Register for Bellevue Schools Foundation "Spring for Schools" Event

Register for Bellevue Schools Foundation "Spring for Schools" Event
Please plan to join us at "Spring for Schools" on Friday May 13th.

Our annual Spring for Schools luncheon is BSF's biggest fundraiser of the year. Donors contribute nearly $900,000 to support the Bellevue School District. With a history spanning over 30 years, Bellevue Schools Foundation’s annual benefit luncheon raises the critical funds needed to help students in Bellevue’s public schools succeed in school and in life. The luncheon is one of the Eastside’s largest philanthropic events, typically hosting over 1,000 professionals, parents, and community leaders who are committed to ensuring that all students have access to opportunities that will help them thrive in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

In-person: Education Showcase is at 11:00 AM, and the Lunch, Movie and Program starts at 12:00 PM
Virtual: The Movie and Program will begin at 12:00 PM
More details at: https://www.bellevueschoolsfoundation.org/spring-for-schools

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Bellevue Schools Foundation - "Spring for Schools" Event is April 30th

Bellevue Schools Foundation - "Spring for Schools" Event is April 30th
After a year like no other in recent history, it’s time to celebrate our students, hear their voices of hope and marvel at their achievements. Let’s celebrate together at Bellevue Schools Foundation’s 33rd annual Spring for Schools event on Friday, April 30 at 12:00 pm. This is the first year it will be virtual so you can join us wherever you happen to be.

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BSF Fall Campaign

YOU can make a difference for students in all 29 Bellevue Schools. Help us raise $350,000 to invest in distance learning technology, provide on-line mental health services to students feeling depressed and isolated, fund Family Connection Centers to provide food, rent assistance guidance and technology support needed for every child to thrive. Make YOUR gift today. Donate HERE.

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Community Bulletins

In the Community Bulletins section of the PTSA website and newsletter, we pass along information submitted to the PTSA newsletter editor which may be of interest to Cherry Crest Families. No sponsorship or endorsement is made or implied by the PTSA or the Bellevue School District.

Audition for the Northwest Boychoir

Audition for the Northwest Boychoir
Audition now for Seattle's premier boychoir! The Northwest Boychoir provides the highest level of music education and vocal performance opportunity to boys in the Seattle region. Whether your child is just beginning or already musically experienced, there is a range of entry points. No experience required.

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Summer Art Cɑmp for Grades 2-5

In an age of screens and AI, students stay hands-on with creativity through art. Small-group summer art camps (grades 2–5) led by a children’s book illustrator, Yuyi Chen , where students explore drawing, painting, and mixed media while building a lasting love of art.

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Odle Middle School Chinese Placement Test Information

Odle Middle School Chinese Placement Test Information
To ensure incoming 6th grade students are placed in the appropriate level, families who plan to register their student in Chinese 1B or above at Odle Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year should contact Mrs. Jingran Wan (wanji@bsd405.org) to schedule a placement test.

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Congratulations to Our Reflections Winners!

Congratulations to Our Reflections Winners!
Bellevue Reflections Winners Announced Congratulations to our students whose creativity shone in this year’s Bellevue PTSA Reflections program! Literature I Belong Everywhere — Ishani Debnath, Outstanding Interpretation Music Composition Deep End — Ariana Shahgoshtasbi, Award of Excellence Visual Arts The New World — Riley Feng, Outstanding Interpretation.

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Cherry Crest Crowns 2025–2026 Spelling Bee Champion

Cherry Crest Crowns 2025–2026 Spelling Bee Champion
Cherry Crest Elementary has wrapped up its 2025–2026 Spelling Bee and crowned 5th grader Vidyut Balan as this year’s champion. He will go on to represent Cherry Crest at the next level of competition. A special shout-out to our close runner-up, 1st grader Aadya Bhagwat, for an intense final round. Congratulations to all our finalists for their hard work and achievements! Please continue to read to see list of all finalists.

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Regional School Funding Crisis Townhall

Regional School Funding Crisis Townhall
Special Education, transportation, and basic operations remain significantly underfunded statewide. Join the Regional Town Hall on Education Funding — January 7, 2026 from 7–9 PM

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Learn about Redmond Archeology!

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

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Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink - Fundraising Opportunity

Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink - Fundraising Opportunity
The Bellevue Downtown Association is thrilled to provide a turn-key fundraising opportunity for your school at the 2025-2026 Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Symetra. The ice rink is a temporary structure at the Bellevue Downtown Park in Downtown Bellevue (south of Bellevue Square), and a production of the Bellevue Downtown Association, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization.

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Lifetouch Thanksgiving Discounts

Lifetouch Thanksgiving Discounts
Dear Cherry Crest Parents,

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

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

Valid through 12/01/25.

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

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Thank you!

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