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June 2026

Dear Cherry Crest Families,

The wait is almost over —

🎉Walkathon Day is tomorrow! 🎉

Our students are excited, our volunteers are ready, and we can't wait to see Cherry Crest come together for one of our favorite community events of the year.

The Walkathon is more than a fun day of walking, music, and school spirit. It is one of the most important fundraisers of the year, helping the Cherry Crest PTSA support enrichment programs, student activities, leadership opportunities, community events, and experiences that benefit every child at our school.

Every donation helps fund programs such as field trips, guest speakers, PTSA clubs, Running Club, Variety Show, Passport Club, Reflections, Field Day, and many other activities that make Cherry Crest special.

Reminder: Adult chaperones are required for your child to participate and you are welcome to walk too!

🎯 One More Day to Reach Our Goal

Our community fundraising goal is:

💙 $40,000 💙

As of today, we have raised:

💙 $10,000 💙

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our families and supporters. If you've been meaning to make a donation or share your fundraising page with friends and family, there is still time to help us cross the finish line strong! DONATE NOW! Please check if your employer matches donations and submit matching to multiply your impact.

Every dollar makes a difference and counts towards class participation.

🏆 Grade Challenge Update

This year, every grade that reaches its fundraising goal earns a special Walkathon treat!

Current Leaders

🥇 4th Grade$2,460

🥈 1st Grade$2,100

🥉 3rd Grade $2,085

The best part? Every grade can still earn the reward by reaching its goal!

🍧 Participation Challenge

Any class that reaches 90% participation (even a $1 donation counts!) will earn:
✅ Popsicle Party
✅ Extra Recess

Current Leaders

🏆 Ms. Gilbert (25%)

🏆 Ms. Applegate

🏆 Ms. Iniguez

🏆 Ms. Gibbs

Participation is about showing up as a community. Every student can help their class get closer to the prize.

🎯 Top Fundraising Class Challenge

The class that raises the most money for Cherry Crest will earn:

🎉 Silly String the Principal
🎉 Extra Recess

Current Leader

🏆 Ms. Iniguez's Class — $955

Ms. Iniquez's class pulled ahead, but Ms. Gilbert's class is right behind with $880 and Ms. DePaola with $800! Can anyone else catch them before tomorrow?

Who will take the crown by June 5th?

💙 Thank You

Thank you to our students, teachers, staff, volunteers, and families for making this event possible.

Whether you've donated, volunteered, shared your fundraising page, or simply encouraged your student to participate, you are helping strengthen the Cherry Crest community and create opportunities for all students.

Let's make tomorrow an unforgettable celebration of community, school spirit, and giving back.

See you at the Walkathon!

With gratitude,

Cherry Crest PTSA

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