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Sep 10, 2024
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Take Action!

  • Volunteer at the Carnival on 10/4 (H.S. students welcome!)
  • Bookmark the PTSA Calendar page to ensure you don't miss a fun event!
  • Bookmark the Volunteer page to see ongoing volunteer opps at Cherry Crest.
  • Volunteer as a Co-lead or Committee member for upcoming school events.
  • Access the Family Directory & connect w/ fellow classmates.
  • Sign up to Volunteer at the Library
  • Volunteers Needed for Picture Day - September 24th.
  • Attention 5th Grade Families! October is your month for Staff Appreciation! Sign-up to bring items here.
  • Take advantage of Corporate Matching Programs when you donate or volunteer.

Upcoming Events

Monday, Sept 16 @6-7 PM Curriculum Night (Grades 3-5)
Wednesday, Sept 18 @6-7 PM Curriculum Night (Grades K-2)
Tuesday, Oct 1st @645pm PTSA General Meeting in School Cafeteria
Friday, Oct 4 @4:00 PM PTSA Family Carnival & Fundraiser
Friday, Oct 25 @5:30 PM Family STEM Night


PTSA News

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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2026 Family Engineering Night

2026 Family Engineering Night
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.

We are seeking donations (Amazon Whishlist) to help make this event possible. Please donate by 10/31!

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Donate books to annual used book fair!

Donate books to annual used book fair!
Donate Books for the Cherry Crest Elementary Free Used Book Fair!

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๐ŸŒŸ THIS OCTOBER, LET'S GO ONE & DONE!

๐ŸŒŸ THIS OCTOBER, LET'S GO ONE & DONE!
One School. Every Family. One Fundraiser.

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Fall After-School Programs & Clubs โ€” Registration Is Open!

Fall After-School Programs & Clubs โ€” Registration Is Open!
Registration for fall after-school programs and PTSA clubs runs October 6โ€“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 โ€” 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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Secure Your 2026โ€“2027 Yearbook at the Early Bird Rate!

Secure Your 2026โ€“2027 Yearbook at the Early Bird Rate!
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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Help Shape Our School Community: Open PTSA Positions!

Help Shape Our School Community: Open PTSA Positions!
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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Kick off the School Year with a Kickball Tournament (no experience necessary!)

Kick off the School Year with a Kickball Tournament (no experience necessary!)
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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9/16 PTSA Ice Cream Social and Vendor Showcase

9/16 PTSA Ice Cream Social and Vendor Showcase
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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School News

Message from your School Nurse, Amy Borberg, RN!

We know that this year has been a very challenging one for everyone. COVID-19 has changed how we access health care, and we understand that last spring it may have been difficult to get the needed immunizations or signatures on your studentโ€™s Individual Health Plans. Although we are beginning the school year with at-home/virtual learning, we are still collecting studentโ€™s proof …

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Attendance Matters

At the beginning of this school year, we continued with use of the Remote Learning Absence (RLA) coding, that was utilized last spring when students were absent from a virtual class.ย  Use of the RLA coding aligned with guidance from the State, however this was a temporary provision ending September 2020. Beginning Monday, October 5th, absences from remote learning will …

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Families Traveling Outside Bellevue

If you are planning on traveling outside of Bellevue and plan to continue to participate in remote learning, you must contact cherrycrestattendance@bsd405.org. Washington Stateโ€™s OSPI (Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction) has mandated strict rules on who can and cannot continue to access online classes when they are out of their school's attendance boundaries. Please email before you make any travel plans!

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