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Cherry Crest Elementary invites families to participate in Culture Night , a fun and meaningful evening to celebrate the diverse cultures that make our school community so special!
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📝 Sign Up to Participate: Please sign up if your family would like to host a table or share your culture.
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Hockey season is here, and Cherry Crest has teamed up with the Seattle Kraken for a super cool deal!
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Come watch the Kraken in action with amazing upper bowl seats and awesome views — tickets are just $69.62 each, and $5 from every ticket goes right back to Cherry Crest!
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Bring your friends and family for a fun night of hockey, cheering, and school spirit!
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What: Cherry Crest Engineering Night
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When: Friday, November 14 at 5pm – 7:45pm
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Who: All BSD high school and middle school students are invited to volunteer and help out! Volunteer hours available!
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Where: 12400 NE 32nd St, Bellevue, WA 98005
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Join the PTSA as an event lead, board member or event co-chair and help enrich the student experience and bring our community together. We are looking for leads and co-chairs for all our events. Please email nominatingcommittee@cherrycrest-ptsa.org if you can help.
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What a fantastic Walkathon! The energy, enthusiasm, and school spirit on display were truly inspiring. Students walked, cheered, danced, and supported one another throughout the event, creating memories that will last all year long.
Most importantly, our Cherry Crest community came together to support the programs, enrichment opportunities, and experiences that make our school extraordinary.
On behalf of the Cherry Crest PTSA, thank you to every student, parent, teacher, volunteer, sponsor, and donor who made this event possible.
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Our final fundraiser of the school year is officially here! On Friday, June 5th, our students will be hitting the field for the annual Cherry Crest Walk-a-thon. This is an incredible community tradition, and this year, we have set a goal to raise $40,000 to support our school’s vital programs.
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Every lap counts, and every donation brings us closer to our goal. Here is everything you need to know to get ready:
Step 1: Complete the Required Permission Slip
Step 2: Donate & Support Your Grade
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Walkathon is our year end fundraiser to close the $40k PTSA budget gap for the year. We are excited to bring you this community event before the end of the school year.
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There will be opportunities for parents to participate too just like last year and grade level prizes for participating and fundraising.
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This is an after school event from 2:30pm to 4pm. Parent supervision is required and permission slips will be sent home for participating.
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Join us for the next PTSA General meeting and be part of the conversations that help shape our school community.
From exciting programs and family events to teacher support and student enrichment, the PTSA plays a big role in creating meaningful experiences for our kids.
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Thank you for helping make Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week so special! Whether you donated items from the Amazon Wishlist, signed up to bring food, wrote a heartfelt card, or found another way to celebrate and honor our incredible Charger staff — we are truly grateful.
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Your generosity, time, and kindness made our teachers and staff feel seen, valued, and appreciated all week long. It takes a village to support a school community, and Cherry Crest families continue to show just how amazing that village is.
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Deadline for orders are on May 6, 2025
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National Teacher Appreciation week is May 4-8! Let’s honor our amazing Cherry Crest STAFF with a wonderful week filled with appreciation and gratitude! The PTSA will provide pieces, but we need families and students to participate, too!
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Our Annual Volunteer Tea on June 9 was a wonderful celebration of the many volunteers who help make our school community thrive. The morning included coffee, tea, breakfast, flower arranging, and the presentation of our Golden Acorn Awards to volunteers who have gone above and beyond in service to our school. One of the most memorable moments was the volunteer parade through the building, where students lined the halls with handmade signs and cheers of appreciation. It was a heartwarming reminder of the impact our volunteers have every day. Thank you to all who give their time, energy, and talents to support our students and staff!
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Join us for our annual Field Day on June 18th at 12:45-2:15 pm. We need volunteers! Please sign up using the form.
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🎓Graduation is almost here! 🎓
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Join us for the 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony on Monday, June 22 at 8:30 AM. Immediately following the ceremony, 5th grade families are invited to stay and enjoy a light breakfast together.
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At 10:30 AM, students will return to their classrooms while parent volunteers set up for lunch and a day full of fun events. Please sign up here to volunteer for the celebration: HERE
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In the Community Bulletins section of the PTSA website and newsletter, we pass along information submitted to the PTSA newsletter editor which may be of interest to Cherry Crest Families. No sponsorship or endorsement is made or implied by the PTSA or the Bellevue School District.
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Audition now for Seattle's premier boychoir! The Northwest Boychoir provides the highest level of music education and vocal performance opportunity to boys in the Seattle region. Whether your child is just beginning or already musically experienced, there is a range of entry points. No experience required.
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In an age of screens and AI, students stay hands-on with creativity through art. Small-group summer art camps (grades 2–5) led by a children’s book illustrator, Yuyi Chen , where students explore drawing, painting, and mixed media while building a lasting love of art.
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To ensure incoming 6th grade students are placed in the appropriate level, families who plan to register their student in Chinese 1B or above at Odle Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year should contact Mrs. Jingran Wan (wanji@bsd405.org) to schedule a placement test.
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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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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 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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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 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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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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Dear Cherry Crest Parents,
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As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
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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
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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!
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More about the Smilesafe program here.
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Did you know that nearly 1 in 4 children in the US rely on SNAP benefits for their food and meals?
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With November 1st coming up and SNAP benefits being suspended, millions of children and families will struggle with food insecurity. If you are in need of support need of support, please check out some of the links provided and/or reach out to Mykela Fantone, School Counselor at Cherry Crest, for resources.
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We are here for you! If you are looking for ways to support your community, please consider donating non-perishable foods, hygiene items, and gift cards to local food banks as they anticipate being inundated with needs.
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📢Join us on Tuesday October 14 , 7-8 PM at Cherry Crest Elementary School cafeteria for a night of fun at Cub Scout Carnival and learn about scouting.📢
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Preview Night · September 10 at 4:45 PM
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This special event is perfect for families who are curious about the Northwest Boychoir and want to see what it’s all about. Parents and boys ages 5–8 will meet our directors, explore our rehearsal space, and take part in a short sample class or rehearsal. It’s a fun, hands-on way to see if the boychoir is the right fit. Check here for more information
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Summer camp opportunity for students - A former Cherry Crest student is giving back to our community and offering spots at the "Pop Star Learning Academy" (PSLA).
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Looking to level up your wrestling game this summer? Join us for the Wolverine Wrestling Summer Camp!
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Wolverine Wrestling Summer Camp
Saturday, July 26
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Youth Girls Lacrosse Summer Camp
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Open to rising 2025-2026 K-(8th graders.)
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425 Kids Tennis is a nonprofit summer camp for elementary and middle schoolers who are at a beginner/intermediate level in tennis; even if your child is completely new to the sport, they are welcomed!
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Students will spend a week with varsity level players in high school in the summer to enhance their game.
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There is no cost for registration, and it will take place on Sammamish High School's tennis courts; you can sign your child up here for one week between mid-July and early-August.
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Thanks to all our students and support in 2024, Washington Youth Rocketry is excited to build off of our 2024 success and add even more offerings for 2025!
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Hi Cherry Crest! I am a former student teacher, Sarah Vavrin, who is once again available for summer tutoring. I am offering tutoring for all elementary grades at $75 per hour. I love gamifying learning and making learning FUN!
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Make friends, have lots of fun, and perform at football games! Register today at BellevueJrFootball.com/cheer/home to join the team for our fall football season! No experience required. Uniforms provided. Register today!
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Join our fantastic football team this fall season! Have fun playing football with games every Saturday! Details and registration at BellevueJrFootball.com for our fall season!
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No experience required. Open for students in grades 1 through 8 bound for Interlake, Sammamish, or Newport High Schools.
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Tiger Youth Soccer Summer Camps – We teach life lessons like leadership, perseverance, sportsmanship, and more through soccer! Register Here.
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SAMMAMISH BASKETBALL DAY CAMP
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The Sammamish basketball program is hosting a Basketball Day Camp for 3rd - 8th graders on June 19 from 9am-3pm at Sammamish High School (main gym).
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The Girls Varsity team and coaches will be running the players through fun drills, competition, games, and scrimmages over the course of the day. All levels welcome. Bring a water bottle and be ready to play!
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Last month, the Cub Scout (Pack 726) at Cherry Crest had their Blue and Gold Dinner to celebrate the achievements of individual Scouts, Dens, and the Pack as a whole.
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Interested to learn more about Cub Scout?
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Who doesn't love free resources to help us improve our parenting? Seattle Children's FAST Program includes support for early childhood, challenging behavior at any age, anxiety, managing screen time, sleep habits and more. Check out their resources on the FAST Program website.
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Spring Greener Living Classes from City of Bellevue!
Learn how to live more sustainably! City of Bellevue Utilities are pleased to offer free, interactive Greener Living classes virtually and in-person.
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Bellevue PTSA Council’s Spring Into Reading kicks off in March 2025! Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading and highlight the importance of literacy with over 8,500 students attending all 16 BSD elementary schools - including yours!
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Join us for an informative event designed to raise awareness and understanding of dyslexia. Learn about its impact, challenges, and strengths, and discover resources and strategies to support our students with dyslexia. Together, we will foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for all learners. More info from BSD about the Early Literacy & Dyslexia Screening.
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When: Thursday, February 27th from 6:30-8:00 PM
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Where: WISC Rainier Room - 12241 Main St Bellevue, WA 98005
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Since 2020, state funding gaps have cost the Bellevue School District (BSD) $167.14 million, largely due to the McCleary decision and the education funding model that limits local levy funding.
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As a result, BSD is facing a financial crisis, prompting Dr. Aramaki to propose a $20 million spending reduction for the 2025-2026 school year. The funding shortfall significantly impacts Special Education, MSOC (Materials, Supplies & Operating Costs), and Transportation—areas where state funding does not meet BSD’s actual costs. Addressing this gap is the top legislative priority for WSPTA and Bellevue PTSA Council.
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To support advocacy efforts, the Bellevue PTSA Council, in collaboration with Issaquah, Mercer Island, and Lake Washington PTAs, provides regularly updated information and action items at waK12.org. Community members can quickly send letters to legislators, sign in support of relevant bills, and receive action alerts on key legislative issues.
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Join students and PTA leaders across the state for Focus Day on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Olympia. Come advocate to close the funding gaps and ensure financial stability for schools and other vital issues that impact students around the state! All WSPTA members are welcome. Bring your children to join in the fun! Events run from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
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Our Bellevue PTSA Council has set up meetings with legislators from Districts 41 & 48. We need your stories, we need your voice, we need you! Please email advocacy@bellevueptsacouncil.com if you plan to attend so we can coordinate meetings. More info and registration here.
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Bring your friends and make new ones while having a fabulous time at our cheerleading camps! Register here for one, some, or all of our cheerleading camps! For grades 2 through 8.
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Kindering offers a variety of Parent Education classes and 1:1 coaching and support aimed at giving parents and caregivers confidence and useful strategies as they navigate their children's early years. January's offerings are Social and Emotion Coaching with Young Children on 1/28 @ 6:30-8:00pm via Zoom; and Why the First 2000 Days Matter: A Look Inside the Brain on 1/30 @ 6-7pm via Zoom.
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Need something for your kids to do on the Veteran's Day Holiday? Wisecamps is offering a Hogwarts themed Steam Camp on Nov 11. For more information or to register HERE.
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Get Ready for the 38th Annual Newport High School Ski Swap! Mark Your Calendar: November 9-10.
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ParentEd Talks presents "Level Up - Winning Strategies for Parents of Gamers" with Dr. Alok Kanojia, author of "How to Raise a Healthy Gamer".
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Webinar will be Thursday, Nov 7 from noon-1pm. Register HERE.
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NOW, See the full lineup and register for
the entire series for free (Use the discount code: BELLSCHFDN )
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Join ParentMap for an important ParentEd Talk with renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation.”
NOW, See the full lineup and register for
the entire series for free (Use the discount code: BELLSCHFDN )
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Offering tutoring services for students in the area in grade between Kindergarten to 5th grade for the summer:
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I am charging $65/hr and just finished my student teaching here at Cherry Crest. Please reach out to s.jane.vavrin@gmail.com for more information!
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The Sammamish basketball program is hosting a Summer Basketball Camp for 3rd - 8th graders to kick off summer break on June 19-20 from 9 am-12 pm at Sammamish High School (main gym).
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The Girls Varsity team and coaches will be running the players through fun drills, competitions, games, and scrimmages over the course of the three days. All levels are welcome. Bring a snack and be ready to play!
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Visit this link for more info and to sign up here.
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Questions? Please email at jeanjpark13@icloud.com
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Summer camp opportunity for students- A former Cherry Crest student is giving back to our community and offering spots at the "Pop Star Learning Academy" (PSLA).
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Where: Cherry Crest Undercovered Area
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Cost: $150/week (20% off for siblings)
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Summer camp opportunity for students- A former Cherry Crest student is giving back to our community and offering spots at the "Pop Star Learning Academy" (PSLA)
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Enjoy half day or full day bike camp at one of their 11 WA locations including several throughout Bellevue.
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Whether your child is just learning or ready for a challenge, PedalHeads has a camp for them! Programs are available for children age 2 years and older. You can start from the beginning and go all the way to mastering road riding in light traffic. Jump in whatever level matches your child's skill. Summer camp registration open now!
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The program will be led by our dedicated volunteer LHSC coaches. The training/practice sessions will be a clinic-style format, with possible "friendly" games against LHSC opponents.
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The spring training soccer program is available for ALL rec and select players. Here are the details:
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Spring Training Soccer Program (Age Years 2010 – 2015)
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— A five (5) week program with two (2) training/practice sessions per week
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— Starts: Week of March 4, 2024
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— Ends: Week of April 1, 2024
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— Cost: $80 per player, includes LHSC training shirt (scholarship rates are available)
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Come celebrate World Languages Culture Night at Odle this Thursday, February 8 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm!
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This special world languages event features rich cultural experiences including live performances, cultural activities, and cultural foods. All Odle families and neighborhood communities are invited to join.
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No previous music or singing experience necessary. Choir is in Seattle, but Cherry Crest Students are currently in the choir and have been in the past as well! Northwest Boychoir offers the perfect blend of music training and Serious Fun!
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Does your student enjoy science, technology, engineering, art and/or math? We invite students Pre-K (age 4+) through 5th grade to join our monthly camps during the 2023-24 school year! Wise Camps is offering five STEAM nights on Wednesdays from 5-7:30 p.m. where students rotate through five exciting stations and a Costco Pizza dinner is provided! Note: On Wed, Oct 18th join the Wise Camps team for a Halloween Themed evening. Cost of STEAM nights is $50.
Register today--spots are limited!
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Celebrate International Dot Day (K-5) with author Peter H. Reynolds Friday, September 15 | 10:00 AM PT
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Sign up to join New York Times best-selling author and illustrator of The Dot, Peter Reynolds, and his twin brother Paul Reynolds who will challenge students to believe in themselves and find the courage to make their mark. This year's event will be a very special 20th anniversary celebration of The Dot book and a peek at the new Dot Dot Dot musical!
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Bigfoot Kids’ Book Festival - Saturday, Sept 9th
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Brick & Mortar Books presents AMAZING children’s book authors for a FREE day of books and fun! Scheduled authors include: Vikram Madan (Bobo and Pup Pup author who visited Cherry Crest!!), Elie Peterson (How to Hug a Pufferfish author who visited Cherry Crest!!), Dan Gemeinhart (The Honest Truth author who visited Cherry Crest!!), Kazu Kibuishi (Amulet series author and who has visited Cherry Crest!!), Ben Clanton (Narwhal and Jelly series author and who has visited Cherry Crest!!), Donna Barba Higuera (The Last Cuentista and Lupe Wong Won’t Dance author – who won the Newbery award!!), Liz Wong (I am Not a Penguin author), and many more!
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Celebrate International Dot Day - Friday, September 15 | 10:00 AM PT
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Sign up to join New York Times best-selling author and illustrator of The Dot, Peter Reynolds, and his twin brother Paul Reynolds who will challenge students to believe in themselves and find the courage to make their mark. This year's event will be a very special 20th anniversary celebration of The Dot book and a peek at the new Dot Dot Dot musical!
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World Minds Language 4 All has live and fun online Spanish classes. They start September 18th. Register at https://worldmindslanguage4all.com/
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We have two things we'd love you to pass along to your parent community:
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#1: Our popular STEM-themed summer camps sold out, but we were able to add more rock star teachers and classrooms at a new venue (Tyee Middle School in Bellevue), so we opened registration back up! www.wisecamps.com
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#2: We have limited spots for a Halloween-themed STEM night this fall on October 18th: https://wisecamps.com/minicamps/
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Summer Camp Information (planning guide here!)
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Girl Scouts is having a free recruiting event this Wednesday at the Bellevue Library. Bring your child and they will enjoy a fun activity while you all learn more about Scouting. I'm a former Girl Scout (2nd-12th grade) and a parent volunteer running a multi-level troop at Cherry Crest Elementary and the Girl Scout program is such a wonderful inclusive and fun space for girls to connect, grow, and learn! If you have any questions about Girl Scouts on a personal level, feel free to reach out!
Please register here: Grow Your Friendships with Girl Scouts Bellevue Tickets, Wed, May 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM | Eventbrite
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Make friends, have fun, and perform at football games! Register today at BellevueJrFootball.com/cheer/home to join the team for our fall football season! No experience required. Uniforms provided.
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City of Bellevue summer day camp offering children a place to have fun, learn about the performing arts, gain confidence, and collaborate with other kids their age through the world of musical theatre. At Bellevue Northwest Arts Center: both indoors and outdoors activities for ages 8-12.
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https://bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/2023/2023-NWAC-Summer-Camp-Brochure.pdf
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We would like to invite you to All That Jazz, a night filled with music and desserts that will support the Odle Band Program! Here are the important details:
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When: June 8th at 7pm
Where: Odle Middle School Commons
Why: We are still raising money to help support the cost for instrumental coaching and because it will be a lot of fun!
Who: Everyone! If your child is considering joining band in MS this is a great way to check out the band!
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Tickets: Reservations for the evening are by donation. Please click on the (www.odlemusic.org/jazz-night) to get your ticket(s) and/or to simply donate. Tickets will sell out quickly so please purchase these right away!
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This year, we have a maximum of 15 campers per week, with 2-3 counselors.
When: 9am-1pm, Mon.-Fri.
Themes:
July 10-July 14: Lost in Space
July 17-July 21: Lights, Camera, Action!
July 24-July 28: Wild Imagination
July 31-August 04: Around the World in 80 Days
Where: Cherry Crest Undercovered Area
Cost: $125/week
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For any questions, please contact Aarna at aarna.psla@gmail.com
To register or find more information, please visit: https://www.thepsla.com
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GEMS (Girls Embrace Math and Science) is a math and science competition for girls in the 3rd to 5th grade that will tentatively take place on March 25th, from 9AM to 4PM.
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Participants learn to work with each other and approach difficult STEM concepts in a thoughtful, logical way. Activities include robotics, building marshmallow towers, listening to guest speakers in STEM fields, free pizza, and more!
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If you are interested in participating, please sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/S2s4B8YbcWQ67Mnx7
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For more information, please check out our website https://www.girlsrockscimath.org/gems (it will be updated with accurate information soon!) or email us grism@girlsrockscimath.org
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The Sammamish high school robotics team is hosting a FREE robotics camp at Sammamish High school over mid-winter break! This camp will teach your students how to think like an engineer. From designing and programming robots to tackling STEM problem solving, your students will learn introductory coding and engineering skills from a robotics team who has qualified for World Championships. This is for all elementary school students, K-5, and is 100% FREE. It will be during mid-winter break, Tuesday through Friday or from February 21st to 24th. The camp will be at Sammamish High school (100 140th Ave SE Bellevue WA) from 9:00 am to 4:00pm, we ask that students bring lunch, and fill out a form you will be emailed once signing up. To sign up please use the link
We hope to see you there!
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The Robototes | the Sammamish High school robotics team
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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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During this time of reflection on what we are thankful for, the PTSA would like to thank our comm(UNITY) for supporting each other and our school in so many ways.
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After the challenges of remote learning and social distancing during the last 2 years, we have been rebuilding the PTSA. We have an almost completely new PTSA team who have enjoyed collaborating with the steadfast veterans. We’ve put a lot of energy into re-envisioning what the PTSA can do to fulfill our goals of student excellence, family connection, and health and well-being. We are so grateful for the many volunteers who’ve helped build our PTSA and carry out our events and plan for the many future activities this year.
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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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Ready, Set…Read! Read-a-thon starts tomorrow with a pajama party kick off in every classroom! Check out the Read-a-thon webpage for all the details. We hope to raise $50,000 to maintain the educational programs and additional classroom support staff that distinguish Cherry Crest as a top school. Every donation helps! Questions? Contact readathon@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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November 23 – PJ party to kick-off Read-a-thon
November 23-27 – Read! Read! Read!
December 2 – Reading Minutes and Donations due
December 9 – Winners announced!
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Cherry Crest PTSA is not sponsoring a Trick-or-Treat map this year. However, many Cherry Crest families enjoy going around the neighborhoods south of the school on Halloween! Feel free to come join the fun!
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Come enjoy ice skating and help fundraise for our Cherry Crest PTSA! Cherry Crest PTSA will receive a $3 donation for every paying visitor who buys an in person ticket (not e-tickets).
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Newport High Ski Swap
November 11: 1 pm to 9 pm
November 12: 9 am to 3 pm
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Our Cherry Crest Girl Scout Troop is excited to welcome new members from grades K-7. Girl Scouts gain valuable skills while learning confidence, important values, and social skills. We have an amazing multilevel troop who goes camping, does steam activities, and builds sisterhood and community.
Meetings – Twice per month Mondays from 6:15 to 7:30 (often 2nd and 4th Mondays but moved occasionally to avoid holidays) at Cherry Crest Elementary School.
Interested Families - Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/agM2d2wRid9KSuxWA
Cost $35/year
Questions: Email troop41665@gmail.com
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The Fall National Math Challenge Tournament (MCT) will be held online on Saturday, December 3, 2022 any time between 10am - 5pm PST.
Register Today!
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A fun opportunity to give back to this treasured park with friends & family!Together we’ll remove invasives displacing native understory plants and trees in our 482-acre park. WE’LL MEET IN THE EVENT/PICNIC AREA AT 9AM SHARP for directions, coffee, cocoa, and donuts before we head out in teams to tackle and take down some unwelcome visitors in the park: English Holly, English …
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If you are interested in learning more about Cub Scouts or just want to come have fun, please join us for the Cherry Crest Cub Scout Carnival on September 20th @ 6pm. The carnival includes games designed and run by older Cherry Crest Cub Scouts. Come learn about Cub Scouts and let your kiddos enjoy the games and meeting other …
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Seeking Youth grades K-5 at Chery Crest elementary. Our troops are focused on science, art, engineering, and building leadership skills. Troops meet generally once a month and this year our troops will meet quarterly all together. For Questions, please contact ktmcclintock@hotmail.com or visit GirlScoutsWW.org/join.Service Unit 435 41665
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Interested in camping, hiking, building Pinewood Derby cars and launching rockets? The Cherry Crest Cub Scouts (Pack 726) are kicking off with the new school year. We are open to all boys and girls entering K – 5th grade. To find out more, and get information about our first meeting, sign up for more info here.
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The Bridle Trails Park Foundation invites you to Party in the Park!
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Saturday, June 25th 10am-2pm
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Bridle Trails State Park – Main Entrance: 5300 116th Ave NE, Kirkland
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• Equestrian Entertainment
• Free Activities for Kids
• Bubbleman
• Pony Rides
• Petting Zoo
• Family Hike w/ Prizes
• Balloon Animals
• Face Painting
• State Parks Interpretive Specialists
• Food Trucks
• Dress accordingly as this event is rain or shine
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Find more details at the Bridle Trails Park Website. https://www.bridletrails.org/party-in-the-park
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ArtSci offers weekly summer camps for children ages 8-10 in Bellevue. Workshop themes include photography, musical theater, short film creation, dance workshops and more. Register by May 30th.
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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.
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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 and East Shore Unitarian Church invite you to a full-day, in-person Summer Camp: June 27 – July 1, 2022!
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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!
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Please consider joining us for an in-person camp this summer. Children will learn through projects, games, exercises, and reflection!
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Registration is open for Lake Hills Soccer Club’s Fall 2022 soccer season!
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Registration is available through May 31st.
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A few former Cherry Crest students formed a Cherry Crest neighborhood organization. This volunteer organization, Neighboring Ties, assists senior citizens that need help with physical tasks which they may find difficult to do by themselves. Over the last month they have come up with a new idea: A neighborhood fundraiser to support Ukraine. Their idea was to get the families of …
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FOREST SUMMER CAMP 2022 Bridle Trails State Park When: July 18th-22nd; 1-4pm Where: Bridle Trails State Park: 5300 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 Cost: $200 Discover Pass included – Distributed on the First Day Led by Washington State Certified Teachers who live in the neighborhood. Engaging youth is a priority shared by the Bridle Trails Park Foundation and the Washington State Parks …
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Planet Youth Project (https://www.planetyouthproject.org/) is a teen-led nonprofit organization based in Sammamish, Washington. We bring together high-achieving high school students to collaborate on climate outreach efforts. As part of our mission, we offer free programs to local elementary school kids introducing them to climate change with an engaging curriculum focused on action.
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The spring session of the Planet Youth Project will be starting as early as April 23rd, and includes several free, 8-week class options:
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1. Sustainable Living (all grades): Mondays at 4:30-5:30PM, from April 25th to June 13th
2. Intro to Climate Change, Grades 1-3: Tuesdays at 4:30-5:15PM, from April 26th to June 14th
3. Intro to Climate Change, Grades 4-5: Wednesdays at 5:30-6:30PM, from April 27th to June 15th
4. Environmental Innovations (recommended for grades 4-5): Saturdays at 2:00PM, from April 23rd to June 11th
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We strongly recommend starting with one of our intro classes, but it's not a requirement!
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Please visit https://www.planetyouthproject.org/programs/ for spring sessions!
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Opportunities to work on Environmental Stewardship Badges
Cub Scouts & Scouts BSA: Saturday, April 30th
GSA: Sunday, May 1st
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Pre-Registration is REQUIRED
Program Reservation Fee: $13.00
NOTE: This fee is refunded 100% upon participant completion on event day.
This is not a drop-off event. Scouts must be accompanied by an adult or follow their scout adult/child safety ratios.
Adult chaperones are free. Registration is by individual scout, not by troop or den. Please contact us at bridletrailsparkfoundation@gmail.com if you would like to register a group (program registration fees per scout apply).
Please bring your own water bottle and snacks.
Earned official badges or achievements are not included.
These events take place outdoors, rain or shine!
Certified teachers, Foundation Volunteers, and Washington State Parks Staff will welcome scouts, facilitate activities, and participate in pedestrian/equestrian safety exercises before scouts discover and navigate organized trail adventures with scout chaperones/parents.
Here is a link to the info page on our website: https://www.bridletrails.org/scouts-love-the-park
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ScoutsLovethePark Flyer: https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/scoutslovethepark-1.pdf
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Bridle Trails State Park, 482 ACRES
When: July 18th-22nd; 1-4pm
Where: Bridle Trails State Park: 5300 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
Cost: $200
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Discover Pass included – Distributed on the First Day
Led by Washington State Certified Teachers who live in the neighborhood.
Engaging youth is a priority shared by the Bridle Trails Park Foundation and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
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REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY, APRIL 15th
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Students Entering Grades 1-6
FOREST FRIENDS: 1st & 2nd Grade
NATURE DETECTIVES: 3rd & 4th Grade
TREES & TECHNOLOGY: 5th & 6th Grade
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An important urban forest uniquely and wonderfully shared by pedestrians & equestrians.
More information at: https://www.bridletrails.org/forest-summer-camp-2022
Bridle Trails Parks Foundation: www.bridletrails.org
Email us: btpf@bridletrails.org
Forest Summer Camp Flyer 2022: https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Forest-Summer-Camp-Flyer-2022.pdf
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425 Kids Chess, a group of middle and high school students in the Bellevue school district, offers free online chess lessons for students of all ages!
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Sign up for recurring 1-on-1 lessons tailored to your student’s level throughout the week, or group lessons to learn with peers during the weekend. If your child is interested in learning to play chess or to develop their skills, then check out our available classes on http://425kidschess.com, or contact us at 425kidschess@gmail.com.
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Cherry Crest is hosting a Food Drive the week of March 7-11 to benefit Renewal Food Bank in Bellevue.
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This food drive is organized by 5th graders from Girl Scout Troop 41164 as a part of their Bronze Award service project to raise awareness for food insecurity in our community. Troop 41164 has girls from both Bennett and Cherry Crest, and are hosting a concurrent food drive at Bennett Elementary.
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Food drive donations (see http://t.ly/UNVU for list) can be dropped off in the marked collection bins located in each of the grade-level wings, in the entrance foyer, and outside the covered area in front of the school. These donations will be gathered by the girls daily and delivered to Renewal Food Bank at the end of the food drive.
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Mission InspirEd will be offering free, weekly classes for elementary and middle school students starting the week of January 23rd.
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They have qualified instructors, teaching topics ranging from Introductory Business to Intermediate Java!
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Spots fill up quickly, so make sure to sign up as soon as possible.
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Learn more at http://missioninspired.org/classes or view the flyer for more information.
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Bellevue East Little League is happy to announce the opening of their Winter Clinic and Spring Season registration for T-Ball, Baseball, and Softball for boys and girls between the ages 4-16. Winter Clinic starts in January. Evaluations begin in February with the season for baseball/softball starting shortly thereafter.
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Find their season schedule at https://www.bellevueeastll.org/schedule/ or sign up today at https://www.bellevueeastll.org/registration.
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425 Kids Chess, a local group of high school and middle school students, offers free weekly group and 1-on-1 chess lessons for elementary school students online! We provide fun, interactive learning, with mentors who are dedicated to helping students grow.
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To sign up or learn more, visit https://425kidschess.com or email 425kidschess@gmail.com
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11th grade GS Troop is offering a Parents' Night out for K-6th students at Crossroads Mall Community Room from 5:00-8:30pm. Cost is $25 per camper (additional siblings are $20).
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Looking for ways to help in our community? The Youth Leadership committee has organized safe and fun in-person events! On December 5th we'll make cards of encouragement and assemble snack bags for the experiencing homelessness.
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Help support the Girl Scout Troop 40333 this year while having a little pink flamingo fun!
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For any questions, please contact Melanie at girlscout40333@gmail.com
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The Stroum Jewish Community Center has created some wonderful Hanukkah programming at locations across the Eastside for families this year!
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SJCC has created a series of FREE pop up events, called "Hands on Hanukkah." SJCC Staff will be at six different locations throughout the Seattle area to celebrate the holiday with arts and crafts and tasty treats for children of all ages. We invite families of all faiths to join us and learn about the miracle of Hanukkah!
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· Mercer Island Farmers Market on Nov 21 from 10am-3pm
· Family Night at Redmond Lights on Dec 3rd at 5:30pm
· Temple B’Nai Torah on Dec 4th from 12-2pm
· Bellevue Botanical Garden d’Lights on Dec 4th from 4-6pm
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Each fall, the Sammamish High School Senior Parents sponsor a Holiday Poinsettia and Wreath Sale. These make wonderful gifts for family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. All proceeds benefit the current senior class & their graduation events!
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Order by November 4th at the link below and pick up in front of Sammamish High School on Nov 23rd 3:00 – 6:00pm: https://sammamishptsa.weebly.com/class-of-2022.html
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What will your children be doing on Veterans Day, November 11th No School Day? Why not have them join us for a fun day of activities?Girl Scout Troop 40333’s kid sitting for K-7 students will be led by 11th grade students, who have led at various day camps, including Tillicum Choir Camp, Vasa Park Camp and Girl Scout Summer Camps. …
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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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