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PTSA NEWS

Let’s honor our Cherry Crest staff with various “pie’s” on Pi Day!!

Let’s honor our Cherry Crest staff with various “pie’s” on Pi Day!!

Bring (or have delivered) pizza and pie for our amazing Charger Staff to enjoy!

*Please order family sized pizza’s!

Thank you in advance for helping us carry on this tradition of gratitude. Together we strengthen our community! Sign up to donate/bring items here 

How You Can Help Cherry Crest Amid the Education Funding Crisis

You may have heard about the recent education funding crisis in Washington and Dr. Aramaki’s plan to reduce spending by $20 million for the 2025-2026 school year to stabilize the district’s finances.

It’s a lot to take in, and you may be wondering — what can I do to help?

Movie Night

March 7th from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Cherry Crest Gym/Café, with doors opening at 5:45 PM. Join us for a fun-filled evening featuring a PG-rated movie. Bring a blanket and pillow for comfortable seating, and if possible, bring cash for concessions. Students must be accompanied by an adult, as this is not a drop-off event. Tickets are free but required for headcount. Concessions, including pizza, candy, drinks, and more, will be available for purchase.

2025 Cherry Crest Variety Show Talent Submission

🎭 Calling All Cherry Crest Students!  It’s time to rise and shine for this year’s Cherry Crest Variety Show! Showcase your singing, dancing, gymnastics, magic tricks, or any special talent on stage!

 

Submit your talent by Fri, Feb 14th @ 8 PM PST here.
Make sure to review the guidelines and submit your audition video by March 18th !

 

Questions? Contact: varietyshow@cherrycrest-ptsa.org

📅 Event Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Cherry Crest Elementary School

Picture Day is September 24th

Picture Day is September 24th, where your student will have both individual and class group photos. Online order instructions will be sent home with your child, so please be sure to check their backpacks. If your child misses the September 24th date or you are unhappy with their photo, there will be a make up picture day on November 19th.

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Library Volunteers Needed

We need parent volunteers to help our wonderful librarians Mrs. Lux and Mrs. McClelland. Volunteers must attend a training first if they haven’t volunteered before in the library. The first training will be on Tuesday 9/17 at 2:40 PM.

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Girls on the Run Returning to Cherry Crest!

The Girls on the Run Spring 2024 Season is right around the corner and we have limited spots available on the Cherry Crest team!

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.

Meetings take place at Cherry Crest and will be on Mondays and Thursdays, 2:30-4:00 pm.

Learn more here

Questions? Email: program@girlsrun.org or reach out to Mykela Fantone, Cherry Crest’s GOTR Site Coordinator at fantonem@bsd405.org.

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CCE GOALS Indoor After School Soccer!

When:  Wednesdays from 12:15pm – 1:35pm from 3/22 to 5/17 (excluding 4/12)

Location: CCE Multi Use Field

Cost: $215 per participant ($12 per registered player back to Cherry Crest PTA!)

Registration Deadline:  Tuesday, March 14  

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Spring Into Reading

Bellevue PTSA Council’s Spring Into Reading kicks off in March 2025! Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading and highlight the importance of literacy with over 8,500 students attending all 16 BSD elementary schools – including yours!

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Early Literacy Screening & Dyslexia Info Night

Join us for an informative event designed to raise awareness and understanding of dyslexia. Learn about its impact, challenges, and strengths, and discover resources and strategies to support our students with dyslexia. Together, we will foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for all learners. More info from BSD about the Early Literacy & Dyslexia Screening.

When: Thursday, February 27th from 6:30-8:00 PM

Where: WISC Rainier Room – 12241 Main St Bellevue, WA 98005  

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Bellevue PTSA Council Advocacy: School Funding Crisis – Legislative Bills & Resources

Since 2020, state funding gaps have cost the Bellevue School District (BSD) $167.14 million, largely due to the McCleary decision and the education funding model that limits local levy funding.

As a result, BSD is facing a financial crisis, prompting Dr. Aramaki to propose a $20 million spending reduction for the 2025-2026 school year. The funding shortfall significantly impacts Special Education, MSOC (Materials, Supplies & Operating Costs), and Transportation—areas where state funding does not meet BSD’s actual costs. Addressing this gap is the top legislative priority for WSPTA and Bellevue PTSA Council.

To support advocacy efforts, the Bellevue PTSA Council, in collaboration with Issaquah, Mercer Island, and Lake Washington PTAs, provides regularly updated information and action items at waK12.org. Community members can quickly send letters to legislators, sign in support of relevant bills, and receive action alerts on key legislative issues.

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