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Upcoming Events
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2/21 Mon through Friday, Feburary 25 No School: Mid-Winter Break week
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- Experiences & Indulgences:
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- Fun experiences with your teacher like:
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- Build-a-Bear Workshops (Cody, Lawlor, Picciotto)
- Spring parties (Applegate, Hayfield, Depaola)
- Dinner & a Movie (Hanson, Awad, Gibbs)
- Hike or Picnic (Wells, Therriault, Lee)
- Bowling (Pederson, Gilbert, Stevens, Khatter)
- Cooking & Root Beer Floats (Hemker, Sung, Tatterson)
- One-of-a-kind VIP experiences:
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Students are using a large quantity of disposable masks supplied by the school. Please remember to send your child to school with a mask every day and include a spare in your child’s backpack. Please also consider donating a box of disposable children’s masks to your classroom and/or the front office. Thank you for supporting the health of our community!
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Each month one grade level of Cherry Crest families show appreciation for our outstanding educators by providing food, beverages and paper products for all teachers and staff. Most items can be sent in with your student to be dropped off in the Main Office.
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Parents of 3rd Graders: Sign up at http://t.ly/l2HM to participate. Thank you for helping us continue this tradition of gratitude.
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Questions? E-mail staffappreciation@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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Sahara Pirie from Sound Discipline will facilitate a workshop on “Parenting with Courage and Connection” on Friday, February 4 from 8:30-10:00am (Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83021426319). All parents and caregivers are invited to attend.
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Parents are often challenged by power struggles and whining, arguments over chores, sibling fights, bedtime problems, clashes over homework and screen time, and other issues. This workshop provides an introduction to skills and tools that get to the core of conflict and bring more peace and joy to your home.
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• Use basic brain science (adult and child) to improve behavior at home
• Build connections to share your values and culture
• Discipline with kindness and firmness.
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Parents will leave this workshop with several new simple, respectful parenting tools to use right away!
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Walk-a-thon is on Friday, May 5! We need volunteers starting during lunch recess at 11:15am all the way through 4:30pm. Please sign up for one or more shifts! Parents/Guardians are required to attend 2:30pm+ if your student plans to walk after dismissal. That's when the real fun begins with DJ, snacks, confetti cannons and more!
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Well, folks, we've made it to the final hours! The 10pm closing on bidding for our 2020 auction is just around the corner! While we still have your attention, we want to take a moment to Thank You for your support of our school this week with some friendly faces from across the community. So, grab your kiddos and please enjoy the …
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Welcome to the FINAL day of the Cherry Crest 2020 Online Auction! Hello everyone! The finish line is in sight and this is the time to check your bids, nab your keepsakes, and give generously in these final hours of our all-new-format online auction. Bidding ends promptly at 10pm tonight! We have two special videos to share this morning: a final …
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Good evening friends! Just One. More. Day. After. Today! The final theme of our online auction is fitting as we inch closer to the finish line: keepsakes to keep Cherry Crest memories alive! A wonderful way for your child to remember their 2019-2020 year is to purchase a Teacher Book. These books are hand-selected by your child's teacher and when …
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Welcome to Day 4 of the online auction! Today's theme is all about bidding on items that will memorialize your child's elementary school years and keep them remembering the special teachers and friends they made at Cherry Crest. Our tireless auctioneer Matt Lorch will give you an overview of these items, and Cherry Crest parent and Classroom Art co-chair Loni Hayhurst will …
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Good evening Cherry Crest Families! As we wrap up Day 3 and our theme of V.I.P. experiences, we bring you a message from one of our very own V.I.P.s: Mrs. Erin Stedman! She is excited to say hello and tell you about the Assistant Principal For a Day item up for bid (with help from a couple of very cute …
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Welcome to Day 3 of the online auction! We had a strong first day out of the gate Tuesday, but as of today only about 20% of parents have registered at the auction site. Make sure to tell your friends and families that there is no cost to register, and when they do, they will have the opportunity to win …
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One of the long-standing traditions of the Cherry Crest Auction has been the group experiences that are donated by our children's teachers. Teacher experiences allow a few lucky students to enjoy a fun activity with their teacher in a small group setting. Given the abrupt ending of our school year, teacher experiences are sure to be particularly meaningful and memorable …
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Welcome to Day 2 of the Cherry Crest Auction! In auction news today, we highlight the fabulous Community Events category, which are open for sign-ups as of now (12pm Wednesday)! Whether it's a themed soiree hosted in a private home or a luxury suite at a sporting event, these parties and events generously donated by your fellow Cherry Crest parents are …
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Have you "favorited" any auction items yet? To favorite, select the heart ♥ associated with any catalog item of interest. Then to quickly see only those items, select the "My Favorites ♥" button from the search and filter menu. If you haven't yet explored the catalog, tomorrow is a particularly important day as the Community Events category opens for bidding …
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This is the day we've been waiting for! The auction is OPEN for business! If you haven't yet registered, don't waste another second! Sign up (it's free and you'll still be entered into a drawing for a $50 Mercurys Coffee gift card!), browse the amazing items on offer in the online catalog, and start your bidding! Well, actually, before doing …
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One School. Every Family. One Fundraiser.
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Registration for fall after-school programs and PTSA clubs runs October 6–13. Check out the flyer below for the full lineup. Vendor-run after-school programs (Coding Mind, ParisAcademy, Excel with Chess, Blaze Robotics): these are run by outside vendors. Please go to the vendor's registration page and complete your registration there. Program details and signup links are on each program's page. PTSA-sponsored clubs (Spelling Bee, Dungeons & Dragons, Future Problem Solving, FLL Robotics): some clubs have age limits or different registration timelines — check the club's page for details. If you have any questions, reach out to the club's chair or co-chair. PTSA membership is required to register for any club or after-school program. When you sign up, please use your child's name so we can look up your membership easily. Join HERE.
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Don't miss out on a year of memories. Order your student's yearbook by December 31st to lock in the special early bird price of $25. Starting in January, prices go up! Get yours early to guarantee your child gets a copy and check this off your list before the last-minute spring scramble!
Use School Yearbook ID 1577527
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Our PTSA is driven by passionate parents like you who want to make a direct, positive impact on our students, teachers, and school community. We are currently recruiting dedicated volunteers for several key leadership roles and event committees. Whether you have a few hours a month or want to lead a favorite school event, there is a role for everyone!
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Join us for a fun and casual afternoon at our PTSA Ice Cream Social & Vendor Showcase on 9/16! Enjoy some ice cream, connect with other school families, tour the school and classrooms (if you haven't done so), and meet our after-school program vendors! Stop by their tables to learn more, ask questions, and discover programs your child may be interested in. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Join us for a fun and casual afternoon at our PTSA Ice Cream Social & Vendor Showcase on 9/16! Enjoy some ice cream, connect with other school families, tour the school and classrooms (if you haven't done so), and meet our after-school program vendors! Stop by their tables to learn more, ask questions, and discover programs your child may be interested in. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year! We’re excited for another year of learning, friendships, and Cherry Crest traditions. Come meet the PTSA team at the various start of school events and join us to make this new school year impactful for your students.
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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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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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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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Bring a chaperone and enjoy dancing, games, other activity stations, and desserts with friends and classmates! Dance week starts Monday, 2/3! Students will have a daily dance lesson and learn a choreographed dance with their grade level, which they will perform at the dance on Friday night!
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When: Friday, February 7th from 6:30-8pm
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Donate supplies/sign-up to bring treats, and volunteer Here.
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The Cherry Crest Talent Show is back, and we can’t wait to see our talented students shine on stage! 🌟
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The Cherry Crest Clinic provides extra clothes for students who get dirty, have accidents, etc. The Clinic's supply has gotten very low-- they are in need of items for boys and girls: pants, tops, underwear, socks, and sweatshirts. All sizes are needed, especially for Kindergarten-3rd grade.
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We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with conducting hearing screenings under the guidance of our trained professionals. Training will be provided ahead of the screenings in person, virtually or via video tutorial for late Sept through October.
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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.
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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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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.
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Remember to sign up for the Edulog Parent Portal, which is a bus tracking program to notify parents and students of bus delays.
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Join the BSD Transportation team and earn extra cash while continuing your busy day.
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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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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/
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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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We are sharing some reminders from the Bellevue School district regarding Technology, Nutrition Services, and Transportation:
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•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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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
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For additional questions about school buildings, use the "Let's Talk" link on the http://www.bsd405.org website.
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Do you have a student attending Odle Middle School next year? The Odle PTSA seeks you!
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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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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/
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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Spring for Schools - Annual BSF Fundraiser
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Join us for an evening of food, drinks, music, and a showcase of BSF donor funded programs.
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April 1, 2023, 5pm-7pm, Meydenbauer Center
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To register: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?id=113&name=E5040
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BSF Spirit Week is a district-wide celebration to raise funding and awareness for the critical programs supported by the Foundation.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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
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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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Please plan to join us at "Spring for Schools" on Friday May 13th.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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Join us on Tuesday September 22nd 7-8 PM at Cherry Crest Elementary School for a night of fun at Cub Scout Carnival and learn about scouting
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Help Make This School Year Special—Volunteer as a Grade Representative (Curriculum Enhancement)
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Big ideas start with curiosity: Introducing Theatre33’s STEAM Explorers Program for grades K–5 — a hands-on enrichment program where students learn by building, experimenting, creating, collaborating, and solving real challenges.
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Students are encouraged to ask questions, try different solutions, learn from mistakes, explain their ideas, and turn imagination into real projects. No previous experience is required — just curiosity and a willingness to explore. Daily two-two hour block classes in the heart of the BelRed Arts District.
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Theatre33 is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Tax ID Number: 46-4280740.
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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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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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Other Chatter Links
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Other Chatter Links
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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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