Read-a-thon

Thank you to the many families, relatives and friends who contributed to this year’s Read-a-thon.  Together we enhance the educational experience of every Cherry Crest student.

Special thanks to our avid student readers who made this all possible!

Missed the deadline?  Donate today and your student can still earn a Cherry Crest branded bookmark, pen and/or journal.  Details are on the donation page.

And thank you to our super volunteer, Kathy Hotchkies, for all she did to make this fun for the kids and successful to support our PTSA!

Read-a-thon Donations & Minutes Due this Friday, December 2!


Help us reach our $50,000 goal to maintain the educational programs and additional classroom support staff that distinguish Cherry Crest as a top school.  

Donate and Submit Total Minutes by this Friday, December 2 for your student to be eligible for prizes.  Please contact readathon@cherrycrest-ptsa.org if you have any questions.

Company Matching: If you donate via a company giving or matching website, please e-mail your donation receipt to readathon@cherrycrest-ptsa.org. 

Read-a-thon Starts TOMORROW!📚

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

Important Dates:

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!

Read-a-thon 2022

Ready, Set…Read!  Read-a-thon is Cherry Crest PTSA’s first major fundraiser of the school year. This exciting school-wide event encourages students to use the reading skills they develop in class to raise funds to support Cherry Crest. Students gather sponsors to pledge money, read from November 23 – 27 (over the Thanksgiving break), and earn prizes.  This crucial funding helps maintain the educational programs and additional classroom support staff that distinguish Cherry Crest as a top school!

Important Dates:

November 14-18 – Read-a-thon presentation during Library time, packets go home in backpacks!
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!

3-day Drama Halloween Drama Workshop 10-17/10-19

Now registering for 3-day Halloween Drama Workshop Spooktacular 12:15-1:45 pm at the Cherry Crest Stage during our early-release conference days (10/17 through 10/19).

Registration Link: https://beyondthestageyouth.com/spooky

Magic Club at Cherry Crest

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Magic Class: (Orange Wand)
Day of week: Tuesdays
Time of day: 2:35-4:05
Start and end dates: October 4 – December 6, 2022 (no class on 10/18 and 11/22)
Location:  Cafe Stage
Cost: $289
Registration Link  https://SeattleMagicAcademy.com/cherrycrest
Contact Person & Contact Info.  Xakary the Magician 425-260-7842 magic@xakary.com

Join Cub Scouts

The Bridle Trails Park Foundation invites you to Party in the Park!

Saturday, June 25th 10am-2pm

Bridle Trails State Park – Main Entrance: 5300 116th Ave NE, Kirkland

• 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

Find more details at the Bridle Trails Park Website. https://www.bridletrails.org/party-in-the-park