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February 25, 2025
Cherry Crest Elementarry 2.3.25

Take Action!

  • Donate by Oct 29th towards grade goal for a special treat at School Dance!
  • 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)

Upcoming Events

PTSA News

Giving Month Incentive Drawing Prizes!

Giving Month Incentive Drawing Prizes!
Giving Month Incentive Drawings are here! Every $25 donated earns your student one entry to win prizes like Principal for a day, lunch with Ms. Stedman, signed books, and more. There’s still time to donate at givebutter.com/giving-month!

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Family Movie Night

Family Movie Night
Join us for the Holiday Edition of the Family Movie Night on December 4th!

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Your Grade Level Teacher Appreciation Month

Your Grade Level Teacher Appreciation Month
Thank you Families for Donating during your Teacher Appreciation month!

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Spelling Bee 2026 Finalists

Spelling Bee 2026 Finalists
Congratulations to Our Spelling Bee Finalists!

Congratulations to the 27 students who advanced to the Cherry Crest Spelling Bee Finals! We are so proud of all our spellers and their hard work. Best of luck to our finalists!

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5th Grade Sign up - November Staff Appreciation

5th Grade Sign up - November Staff Appreciation
5th Grade Families - Please sign up for November Staff Appreciation Month!

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Last Call to Sign Up for Cherry Crest Annual Spelling Bee

Last Call to Sign Up for Cherry Crest Annual Spelling Bee
Last Call to Sign Up for the Cherry Crest Spelling Bee!

We’re gearing up for the last week of registration for this year’s Cherry Crest Spelling Bee!

If your child is considering participating, now is the perfect time to sign up.

Why should your child join?Click here to find out more.

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Something sweet is in store for the kids - only 3 days left to claim!

Something sweet is in store for the kids - only 3 days left to claim!
We’re at 30% of our annual fundraising goal! If we reach 50% per grade goal by Tuesday, Oct 27, our Oct 30th School Dance becomes a Halloween party with trick-or-treating 🎃💃 !

And here’s one more challenge: the grade that meets 50% of its goal by October 30th will win a SPECIAL TREAT! Congratulations PreK which is at 64% of its goal followed by 2nd Grade at 40%.

Every $25 donated = 1 raffle entry! Sneak peeks of special prizes at the dance!

Every donation counts! ❤️ Donate here.

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October is 4th Grade Month for Teacher Appreciation. Please keep reading to find your grade level month.

October is 4th Grade Month for Teacher Appreciation. Please keep reading to find your grade level month.
4th Grade Families, Lets end the month of October with a bang - Please sign up for October Staff Appreciation.

5th Grade Families - Please sign up for November Staff Appreciation Month.

Please click here to see your grade level month.

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Giving Month Incentive Drawings

Giving Month Incentive Drawings
At a $1000 donation you enter a drawing for dedicated PTSA event parking spot. And for every $25 you donate to PTSA you will be receiving a ticket you can use towards a drawing for a handcrafted experience or gift basket. Use all your tickets towards the same item for higher chances to win.

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4th Grade Sign up - Oct Staff Appreciation

4th Grade Sign up - Oct Staff Appreciation
4th Grade Families - Please sign up for October Staff Appreciation Month

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Community News

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.

Cub Scout Carnival September 22nd 7-8 PM at Cherry Crest

Cub Scout Carnival September 22nd 7-8 PM at Cherry Crest
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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Looking for Grade Reps

Looking for Grade Reps
Help Make This School Year Special—Volunteer as a Grade Representative (Curriculum Enhancement)

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New STEAM Explorers program at Theatre33

New STEAM Explorers program at Theatre33
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.

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.

Theatre33 is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Tax ID Number: 46-4280740.

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Audition for the Northwest Boychoir

Audition for the Northwest Boychoir
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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Summer Art Cɑmp for Grades 2-5

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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