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- Staff Pi Day Lunch: Sign-up to encourage our Charger Staff with pie's, in celebration of "pi" day on 3/14.
- 📚Sign up to volunteer at the Scholastic Book Fair
- 🍎 Attention 2nd Grade Families! March is your month for Staff Appreciation!
- Sign up for Spring into Reading
- 📢 Join the PTSA board and shape your child's school experience. Many roles are open!
- 🌟 Cherry Crest PTSA is looking for a Co-President for next year! Sign up here and make a difference!
- Create an e-Wallet for your child for the Scholastic Book Fair
- Spring semester after school program and PTSA clubs are ready for registration. Please check the PTSA club overview page to see the options, and register
- Submit G5 Memory Book entry
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You may have heard about the recent education funding crisis in Washington and Dr. Aramaki’s plan to reduce spending by $20 million for the 2025-2026 school year to stabilize the district’s finances.
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It’s a lot to take in, and you may be wondering — what can I do to help?
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March 7th from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Cherry Crest Gym/Café, with doors opening at 5:45 PM. Join us for a fun-filled evening featuring a PG-rated movie. Bring a blanket and pillow for comfortable seating, and if possible, bring cash for concessions. Students must be accompanied by an adult, as this is not a drop-off event. Tickets are free but required for headcount. Concessions, including pizza, candy, drinks, and more, will be available for purchase.
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🎭 Calling All Cherry Crest Students! It's time to rise and shine for this year's Cherry Crest Variety Show! Showcase your singing, dancing, gymnastics, magic tricks, or any special talent on stage!
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Submit your talent by Fri, Feb 14th @ 8 PM PST here.
Make sure to review the guidelines and submit your audition video by March 18th !
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📅 Event Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Cherry Crest Elementary School
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✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Cherry Crest! ✨
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March 10 – 13: Open during lunch, recess & after school
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Preview Night: Friday, March 7 – Shop before PTSA Family Movie Night!
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Don’t miss this chance to stock up on great books and support our school! 📖
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Due to recent inclement weather and the forecast of snow for the evening of February 5th, the PTSA has decided to postpone the Spelling Bee finals. The finals will now be held on Wednesday, February 12th, our originally scheduled backup date.
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What is Staff Appreciation? Each year Cherry Crest families show their appreciation for our outstanding educators by volunteering to provide food, beverages, and paper products throughout the school year to help restock the staff room and encourage our teachers with a monthly breakfast. Each Grade is assigned one month to focus their efforts… March is your month! Sign-up to bring items here.
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🌟 Reflections Bellevue Council Results Are In! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that two Cherry Crest students have been recognized at the Bellevue Council level of the Reflections competition!
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👟🌟 Girls on the Run is BACK at Cherry Crest for Spring 2025! 🌟👟
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Girls on the Run is coming back to Cherry Crest for the Spring 2025 Season! Girls on the Run is so much more than running. 3rd through 5th grade participants will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity levels, and learn important life skills. Meeting twice per week after school, the season lasts 8 weeks and runs from the week of March 24th through the week of May 19th with a celebratory 5K fun run at Renton Memorial Stadium on Sunday, 5/18, to cap off the season. Meetings take place at Cherry Crest and will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-4:15pm.
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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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About This Newsletter
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The Cherry Crest Charger Chatter is emailed to families and staff on Tuesday mornings. 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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