Charger Chatter
October 11, 2022
editor@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
Cherry Crest Elementarry 2.3.25

Take Action!

  • Buy Spirit Gear
  • Join the Cherry Crest PTSA
  • Donate disposable kid's masks at the Main office.  Supply is Low!
  • Sign up to help at Lunch/Recess!
  • Sign up to Volunteer at the Library (see below for training if it is your first time)

Upcoming Events

Oct 7th First Math Challenge answers posted. Forms due by October 14th through website.
Oct 11th from 6:00-7:30pm 3rd Grade PTSA Family Dinner in cafeteria
Oct 12th from 6:00-7:30pm 4th & 5th Graders PTSA Family Dinner in cafeteria
October 15th - Deadline to register for Spelling Bee.
Oct 14th - No school - professional development day
October 17th-19th Early release at 12:15 pm for teacher conferences

After-School Activities

3-day Drama Halloween Drama Workshop 10-17/10-19

3-day Drama Halloween Drama Workshop 10-17/10-19
Now registering for 3-day Halloween Drama Workshop Spooktacular 12:15-1:45 pm at the Cherry Crest Stage during our early-release conference days (10/17 through 10/19).

Registration Link: https://beyondthestageyouth.com/spooky

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PTSA-Sponsored Activites

Call for Art Reflections Submissions

Call for Art Reflections Submissions
Reflections Art Submissions are Due November 21st!

Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student program to encourage artistic creativity. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the theme “Show Your Voice.”

The Art reflections program is an opportunity for Cherry Crest students to showcase their talent in Dance Choreography, Film production, Literature, Music composition,

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2022-2023 Cherry Crest Spelling Bee

2022-2023 Cherry Crest Spelling Bee
Cherry Crest Spelling Bee is Returning for 2022-2023. Registration is now open for the preliminary round on November 17th.

How to sign up:  For each kid who wants to join, please complete the form by October 30th.

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Fall 2022 National Math Challenge Tournament

Fall 2022 National Math Challenge Tournament
The Fall National Math Challenge Tournament (MCT) will be held online on Saturday, December 3, 2022 any time between 10am - 5pm PST.
Register Today!

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Math Challenge - First Challenge Due October 14th

  • Bookmark Math Challenge Page for challenges, due dates, answers, and to submit your child’s work.
  • Check your kids' answers against the solutions released online on October 7th.
  • Start the 2nd challenge, available October 7th.
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Volunteer Opportunities

Library Volunteers Needed

  • Already Library trained? Sign up!
  • Library Volunteer Training - Want to volunteer in our school library?  Please FIRST attend a 20 minute training BEFORE you sign up (unless you have volunteered at the Cherry Crest library before). Trainings are the last Thursday of each month in the library from 2:00-2:30.  No need to sign up, just show up!
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Lunch/Recess Helper

Lunch/Recess Helper
Join your student in the cafeteria or on the playground while making a difference in our comm(unity)!  

Sign Up to support students during lunch and/or recess.  You'll wear a yellow vest and receive on-site direction from our General School Assistants (GSAs).


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Arrival/Dismissal Help

Arrival/Dismissal Help

School Food Share

Seeking Volunteers to help bring boxes of left over school food to Hopelink.

The School Food Share (SFS) program is going to be starting again later this month and we would like a few volunteers to help deliver to Hopelink once a week or be a back up/occasional drivers.

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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.

Registering Girl Scouts from K through 5th grade

Registering Girl Scouts from K through 5th grade
Our Cherry Crest Girl Scout Troop is excited to welcome new members at all ages.  Girl Scouts gain valuable skills while learning confidence and important values and social skills. 

Date/Time – Once per month
     K/1st: First Tuesday : 5:00 to 6:15 pm.
     2nd/3rd: First Tuesday: 4-5:30
     4th/5th: 3rd Thursday: 4-5:30.

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About This Newsletter

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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