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Charger Chatter January 5, 2021
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Spotlight on General School Assistants (GSAs)
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Each week we highlight one of the General School Assistants (GSAs) who have been working hard both in front of cameras and behind the scenes to support our teachers and students during distance learning. Here are some words from GSA Sarah L. on how she connects with the kids:
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Popping into the class meeting a few minutes prior to the official start time gives me time to connect with students the same way I would connect with them as we would be lining up outside before the 8:00 bell if we were at school. We talk about what we had (or are having!) for breakfast, we say good morning in our home language, we share morning stories such as, “I didn’t sleep well last night because I was worried about something……..” During these few minutes I can set a positive tone for the day and make some nice personal connections before the structured learning time begins! The other morning we all laughed together when they shared something that was hilarious over the weekend. I am building community every day!
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Did you know our biggest investment as a PTSA is funding more General School Assistants to help our teachers and students? Funding comes from parents and community members, through direct donations, corporate matching, and opportunities like Amazon Smile and "Give with Bing". Read more about GSAs on the PTSA website!
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Annual Cherry Crest Elementary Walkathon is happening soon on Friday, June 5th at 2:30pm. PTSA team is excited to see you all there.
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Join us for the last PTSA General meeting of the school year on May 28 at 7PM!
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Thank you for helping make Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week so special! Whether you donated items from the Amazon Wishlist, signed up to bring food, wrote a heartfelt card, or found another way to celebrate and honor our incredible Charger staff — we are truly grateful.
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Your generosity, time, and kindness made our teachers and staff feel seen, valued, and appreciated all week long. It takes a village to support a school community, and Cherry Crest families continue to show just how amazing that village is.
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Deadline for orders are on May 6, 2025
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National Teacher Appreciation week is May 4-8! Let’s honor our amazing Cherry Crest STAFF with a wonderful week filled with appreciation and gratitude! The PTSA will provide pieces, but we need families and students to participate, too!
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Join us online on Tuesday, April 29 at 6:00 PM for the PTSA General Meeting
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Join the meeting HERE
Meeting ID: 220 362 008 129 25
Passcode: Zi3Lb9rf
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Looking forward to seeing everyone at this year's Cherry Crest Variety Show on April 24th.
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Join the talented group of students from 6 - 8pm for a fun filled night.
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Join us for G5 Applebee's Breakfast Fundraiser @ May 9 Saturday 8-10am
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Attention 1st Grade Families! April is your month for Staff Appreciation!
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What is Staff Appreciation? Each year Cherry Crest families show their appreciation for our outstanding educators by volunteering to provide food, beverages, and paper products throughout the school year to help restock the staff room and encourage our teachers with a monthly breakfast. Each Grade is assigned one month to focus their efforts… April is your month!
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Sign-up to bring items here.
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Attention 1st Grade Families! April is your month for Staff Appreciation!
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What is Staff Appreciation? Each year Cherry Crest families show their appreciation for our outstanding educators by volunteering to provide food, beverages, and paper products throughout the school year to help restock the staff room and encourage our teachers with a monthly breakfast. Each Grade is assigned one month to focus their efforts… April is your month!
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Sign-up to bring items here.
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Join us on Friday, March 6 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the Book Fair, for a fun and cozy Family Movie Night!
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After shopping for your favorite new books, stay and enjoy a screening of Zootopia 2 with friends and family. Bring your blankets, wear your comfy clothes, and get ready for a great evening together.
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🍕 Food & Drinks: To help us prepare, please complete the food and drink pre-order form in advance so we can have everything ready for you.
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We can’t wait to see our Cherry Crest community come together for a night of laughter, connection, and movie magic. See you there! 🍿✨
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Attention 2nd Grade Families! March is your month for Staff Appreciation!
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What is Staff Appreciation? Each year Cherry Crest families show their appreciation for our outstanding educators by volunteering to provide food, beverages, and paper products throughout the school year to help restock the staff room and encourage our teachers with a monthly breakfast. Each Grade is assigned one month to focus their efforts… March is your month!
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Sign-up to bring items here.
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The Scholastic Book Fair will be held from Monday, March 9th to Friday, March 12th, open during lunch recess and after school. We will also have a special family night on Friday, March 6, where families can come shop the book fair before the PTSA family movie night!
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We need many volunteers to help with the setup and tear down of the Book Fair, to run registers and help during lunch recess, after school and during Family Night.
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The Scholastic Book Fair will be held from Monday, March 9th to Thursday, March 12th, open during lunch recess and after school. We will also have a special family night on Friday, March 6, where families can come shop the book fair before the PTSA family movie night!
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We’d love to feature more of our students in the yearbook! If you’re helping with a class field trip, party or any school activity, please consider snapping a few photos to share.
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To help us get the best shots:
- Include at least three kids with faces clearly visible
- Aim for eye contact and natural, happy expressions
- Use natural or bright lighting whenever possible
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Your photos help us remember all the happenings throughout the year. Thanks for contributions in capturing these memories!
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Cherry Crest Elementary invites families to participate in Culture Night , a fun and meaningful evening to celebrate the diverse cultures that make our school community so special!
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📝 Sign Up to Participate: Please sign up if your family would like to host a table or share your culture.
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The 2026 Cherry Crest Variety Show is coming your way on Friday, April 24th.
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To participate, please submit your talent by Friday, February 6th, 8pm PST.
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Variety Show is open to G2 - G5. GK & G1 participation limited.
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We are already gearing up to celebrate our amazing Charger staff in a BIG way! To help us make this week (Teacher Appreciation Week of May 4-8) as encouraging and special as possible, we’re starting preparations early—and we could use your help!
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Please donate an item from our Staff Appreciation WishList here
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Attention Kindergarten Families! February is your month for Staff Appreciation!
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What is Staff Appreciation? Each year Cherry Crest families show their appreciation for our outstanding educators by volunteering to provide food, beverages, and paper products throughout the school year to help restock the staff room and encourage our teachers with a monthly breakfast. Each Grade is assigned one month to focus their efforts… February is your month!
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Sign-up to bring items here
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📣 PTSA General Meeting – January 27 at 7 PM(virtual) 📣
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Join us virtually for the PTSA General Meeting on January 27 at 7pm(online!) to hear school updates, connect with other families, and share ideas. All parents and caregivers are welcome.
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See the PTSA Website for the current list of volunteer opportunities!
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Come help us run the Cherry Crest Spelling Bee from 6-8pm on November 17th. We are seeking parents to help run the event smoothly as well as parents to pronounce words for kids to spell. Please sign up here.
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- Already Library trained? Sign up!
- Library Volunteer Training - Want to volunteer in our school library? Please FIRST attend a 20 minute training BEFORE you sign up (unless you have volunteered at the Cherry Crest library before). Trainings are the last Thursday of each month in the library from 2:00-2:30. No need to sign up, just show up!
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Join your student in the cafeteria or on the playground while making a difference in our comm(unity)!
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Sign Up to support students during lunch and/or recess. You'll wear a yellow vest and receive on-site direction from our General School Assistants (GSAs).
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Seeking Volunteers to help bring boxes of left over school food to Hopelink.
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The School Food Share (SFS) program is going to be starting again later this month and we would like a few volunteers to help deliver to Hopelink once a week or be a back up/occasional drivers.
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We are proud to recognize the students who earned an achievement score of 15 points or above during the 2026 AMC 8 at Cherry Crest, under the leadership of Mrs. Lee. The AMC 8 is a national middle school math competition that challenges students’ problem-solving skills.
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Girls on the Run is coming back to Cherry Crest for the Spring 2026 Season! Girls on the Run is so much more than running. 3rd through 5th grade participants will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity levels, and learn important life skills.
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Meeting twice per week after school, the season lasts 8 weeks and runs from the week of March 23rd through the week of May 18th with a celebratory 5K fun run at Renton Memorial Stadium on Sunday, 5/17, to cap off the season. Meetings take place at Cherry Crest and will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-4:15pm.
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Help Cherry Crest meet its sustainability goals via the School Food Share program!
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Back-to-school made easy - and meaningful.
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Order your school supply kit by July 15 and save up to 20% compared to major retailers. Kits ship directly to Cherry Crest and are delivered to your child’s classroom.
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Optional donations are matched up to $5 to support our school.
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Would you support the sustainability efforts of students at Cherry Crest Elementary School? They saved a bunch of plastic film from landfills earlier this spring and want to keep it going! If 10 neighbors start a new Ridwell membership through this page by May 23, they'll earn free Ridwell plastic film pickups at school for the entire ‘25/’26 school year!
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Running Club has begun! No need to register, all students are eligible to participate in this free club! Students can walk/jog/run laps at lunch recess on M/T/TH/F. Students will earn charms for completing a 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon.
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National Teacher Appreciation week is May 5-9! Let’s honor our amazing Cherry Crest STAFF with a wonderful week filled with appreciation and gratitude! The PTSA will provide pieces, but we need families and students to participate, too!
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Theme: In Our Teacher + Staff Appreciation Era
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Don’t miss out—secure your copy today and hold onto the memories forever!
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🌟 Reflections Bellevue Council Results Are In! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that two Cherry Crest students have been recognized at the Bellevue Council level of the Reflections competition!
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👟🌟 Girls on the Run is BACK at Cherry Crest for Spring 2025! 🌟👟
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Girls on the Run is coming back to Cherry Crest for the Spring 2025 Season! Girls on the Run is so much more than running. 3rd through 5th grade participants will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity levels, and learn important life skills. Meeting twice per week after school, the season lasts 8 weeks and runs from the week of March 24th through the week of May 19th with a celebratory 5K fun run at Renton Memorial Stadium on Sunday, 5/18, to cap off the season. Meetings take place at Cherry Crest and will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-4:15pm.
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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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- Chinook Middle School Open House, Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Highland Middle School Open House, Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Odle Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Tillicum Middle School Open House, Wednesday, January 13, 2025
- Tyee Middle School Open House, Thursday, December 11, 2024
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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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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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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.
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Check out more information here.
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Big Picture Middle School Open House, Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Chinook Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Highland Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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International School Open House, Thursday, January 4, 2024
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Odle Middle School Open House, Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Tillicum Middle School Open House, Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Tyee Middle School Open House, Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Have questions or feedback about how Bellevue School District supports literacy in K-5 education?
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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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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.
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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.)
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Siblings of current students are not guaranteed enrollment and must apply.
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For more information please visit
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Open Transfer https://bsd405.org/departments/student-placement/open-transfer/
Choice Schools/Program https://bsd405.org/schools/choice/
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COVID-19 screening and diagnostic testing is coming to Bellevue School District schools by November 5, 2021.
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You will receive communication from your school with the date, location and time that diagnostic and pooled surveillance testing will begin at your school.
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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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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.
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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.
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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。
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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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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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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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