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Charger Chatter November 11, 2020
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Welcome to our new Chatter Newsletter format! While it may look a little different, you'll find the same news and information we always provide! What's changed? The Chatter is now generated directly from articles posted throughout the week on the PTSA website, making it easier for our volunteers to send the Chatter while keeping current information available on the PTSA Website!
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Take Action!
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🎁 Sign-up for Kindergarten Staff Appreciation
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Calendar
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11/23-25 Elementary Conferencing Dates (no live afternoon instruction)
11/25-29 Cherry Crest Read-a-thon
11/26-27 Thanksgiving Holiday – NO SCHOOL
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Spotlight on General School Assistants
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Third grade teacher Mrs. Therriault shares this about the support GSAs provide her students:
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On Wednesdays especially, our GSA is able to meet with students individually in order to finish up assignments, help with technology issues, and give general support. This week, she even scribed for a student on a Nearpod assignment that was mal-functioning for the student, leaving her completely stressed out and discouraged. Having the GSA spend time with her 1:1 was invaluable for this student’s self-confidence!
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Did you know our biggest investment as a PTSA is funding more General School Assistants to help our teachers and students? Funding comes from parents and community members, through direct donations, corporate matching, and opportunities like Amazon Smile and "Give with Bing". Read more about GSAs on the PTSA website!
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This week we hear from 3rd Grade teacher Ms. Therriault about the value of GSAs in her classroom this year: On Wednesdays especially, our GSA is able to meet with students individually in order to finish up assignments, help with technology issues, and give general support. This week, she even scribed for a student on a Nearpod assignment that was …
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Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity.
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Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2020-21 theme “I matter because..”
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Entries are due on Monday, November 16th!
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See the PTSA Website for the current list of volunteer opportunities!
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We care about our community and recognize the importance and impact of politics and the election.
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We've rounded up some resources that may help when having conversations with children about the recent election. . . .
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With the holidays approaching, we’d like to remind you that Bellevue School District allows each student 5 pre-arranged absences (PRA) per year. You may use these one at a time, or all at once. These are excused absences that you can use for a travel day, a sport or dance competition or a longer trip.
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If your child will be missing 3 or more days, we ask that you submit a pre-arranged absence form at least 2 weeks prior to your trip. If your child will only be missing one or two days, please email cherrycrestattendance@bsd405.org.
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In the Community Bulletins section, 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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About This Newsletter
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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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Information contained in directories, Newsletters or membership lists published by Cherry Crest Elementary PTSA may not be used for purposes of solicitation either commercial, political or ideological or any other purpose not consistent with the Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers By-Laws.
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