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- Contribute to our "One and Done" fundraiser HERE
- Ready to dance? Help your grade reach it's Giving Month goal
- Submit eligible donations for company matching. Send us proof of matching HERE for over $300 to receive a Cherry Crest blanket.
- 4th Grade Families - Please sign up for October Staff Appreciation Month
- Donate supplies for Family Engineering Night by October 31st (Amazon Wishlist)
- Join the PTSA events committee - we need help! Contact familyfun@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
- Register for Math Club 2026 HERE
- Register for Spelling Bee (Student Grade 1-5) by November 1st 2026 HERE
- Yearbook Early Bird Sale: Order Now for $25 and use Yearbook ID 1577527
- Save the Date, Wednesday, Nov 4th 2026 and Eat at MOD Pizza, Overlake to raise funds for Cherry Crest Elementary School (Link)
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- Fri Oct 30 @5:00pm: School Dance (for grades meeting Giving Month goal)
- Wed Nov 4 @ 6pm-8:30pm: CCE Spelling Bee Preliminaries (Link)
- Wed Nov 4 : MOD PIZZA fundraiser for CCE (Link)
- Fri Nov 13 @5:30pm Family Engineering Night
- Wednesday, Feb 3 @ 6pm -8:30pm: Spelling Bee Finals
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4th Grade Families - Please sign up for October Staff Appreciation Month
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Brought to you by the Cherry Crest Elementary PTSA in partnership with the school, the much beloved Family Engineering Night for the 2026-27 school year is on November 13, 2026! Bring the whole family from 5:30pm to 7:30pm to dive into hands-on STEM challenges and interactive stations, meet and learn from robotics teams, and code different robots and programs. Please note that this is a parent-supervised event; parents must stay with their children.
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We are seeking donations (Amazon Whishlist) to help make this event possible. Please donate by 10/31!
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Donate Books for the Cherry Crest Elementary Free Used Book Fair!
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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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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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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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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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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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