Charger Chatter
March 29, 2022
editor@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
Cherry Crest Elementarry 2.3.25

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Upcoming Events

THIS WEEK
3/31 Thu Math Challenge #12 due
4/1 Fri Walkathon 2:30-4:30pm
4/1 Fri Math Challenge #13 available
4/1 Fri Passport Club checkpoint

NEXT WEEK
4/8 Fri Walk-a-thon Donations due

LOOKING AHEAD
4/11-4/15 No School: Spring Break week

Spring Walk-a-thon

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We are excited to see your family this Friday, April 1 from 2:30 to 4:30pm at the Cherry Crest track! Students should wear their Walk-a-thon t-shirts to school on Friday as well as appropriate walking shoes. Teachers will distribute student badges to track laps just before walking begins.

The online auction opens tomorrow, Wednesday, March 30 at 6:00am. Our carefully curated auction includes 11 memorable experiences for your family like "Principal for a Day", "Red Hot Ride to School", VIP Street Sign and more! Preview the catalog and register today to be ready when the auction opens!

Checklist:
    Access all the details including our FAQ at https://walkathon.cherrycrest-ptsa.org

    A special thank you to our wonderful sponsors for Walk-a-thon 2022! They make your donations go further by fully underwriting the costs of this event. We appreciate their generous support of our children and community!

    Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor

    Julia & Mark Krill at Windermere!

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    Thank you to our Gold Sponsor

    Gallagher Construction, LLC!

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    PTSA News

    Running Club Starts April 4th!

    Running Club Starts April 4th!
    All students should bring their Walk-a-thon badges back to school April 4-8 so we can use them for Spring Running club! Scan your badge one time during the week and be entered to win Otter Pops for your class!

    Running Club is optional and will be available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at lunch recess.  Create healthy habits, reach milestones and earn charms!

    Questions? E-mail runningclub@cherrycrest-ptsa.org

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    VP Communications Volunteer Needed - 2022-2023

    VP Communications Volunteer Needed - 2022-2023
    The PTSA needs a VP for Communications for the year 2022-23. Job responsibilities include overseeing the work of the volunteers who assemble the weekly Charger Chatter newsletter, maintain the PTSA website and Facebook page, and the online family directory. Time commitment is approximately 2 hours/week. Technical knowledge not required.

    For more information, please contact VP.1@cherrycrest-ptsa.org!

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    April Staff Appreciation: 1st Grade Families

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    Thank you teachers and staff!

    Each month one grade level of Cherry Crest families show appreciation for our outstanding educators by providing food, beverages and paper products for all teachers and staff. Most items can be sent in with your student to be dropped off in the Main Office.

    Parents of 1st Graders: Sign up at http://bit.ly/3JuReob to participate and donate items on March 30th, April 1st and April 20th. Thank you for helping us continue this tradition of gratitude.

    Questions? E-mail staffappreciation@cherrycrest-ptsa.org

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    School and District News

    Visit the School website to find school news and read the principal's monthly newsletter

    Spirit Gear Spring Merchandise Through April 10th

    Spirit Gear Spring Merchandise Through April 10th
    Spirit gear is here and we’ve got tie-dye! Get into the Cherry Crest school spirit with fun t-shirts, cozy sweatshirts & more. Plus, a percentage of whatever you purchase will be given right back to Cherry Crest.  Hurry – spring items are only available through April 10th: https://cherrycrest2022.itemorder.com/

    Questions? contact spiritgear@cherrycrest-ptsa.org

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    Community Bulletins

    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.

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    The Cherry Crest Charger Chatter is emailed to families and staff on Tuesday mornings. The deadline for submissions to the Chatter is the preceding Wednesday by 7pm. Read our submission guidelines

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