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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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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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What a fantastic Walkathon! The energy, enthusiasm, and school spirit on display were truly inspiring. Students walked, cheered, danced, and supported one another throughout the event, creating memories that will last all year long.
Most importantly, our Cherry Crest community came together to support the programs, enrichment opportunities, and experiences that make our school extraordinary.
On behalf of the Cherry Crest PTSA, thank you to every student, parent, teacher, volunteer, sponsor, and donor who made this event possible.
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Our final fundraiser of the school year is officially here! On Friday, June 5th, our students will be hitting the field for the annual Cherry Crest Walk-a-thon. This is an incredible community tradition, and this year, we have set a goal to raise $40,000 to support our school’s vital programs.
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Every lap counts, and every donation brings us closer to our goal. Here is everything you need to know to get ready:
Step 1: Complete the Required Permission Slip
Step 2: Donate & Support Your Grade
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Walkathon is our year end fundraiser to close the $40k PTSA budget gap for the year. We are excited to bring you this community event before the end of the school year.
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There will be opportunities for parents to participate too just like last year and grade level prizes for participating and fundraising.
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This is an after school event from 2:30pm to 4pm. Parent supervision is required and permission slips will be sent home for participating.
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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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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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