Charger Chatter
October 25, 2022
editor@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
Cherry Crest Elementarry 2.3.25

Take Action!

  • Families of Kindergartners: Sign up for December Staff Appreciation
  • Sign up to help at Lunch/Recess!
  • Sign up to Volunteer at the Library

Upcoming Events

Oct 28 Math Challenge #2 Google Form Due (paper packets are not accepted anymore)
Oct 30 Registration Deadline for Spelling Bee
Nov 11 Math Challenge #3 Google Form Due 
Nov 17 6-8 pm Spelling Bee Prelimary Round 
Nov 21
Art Reflections Submissions Due
Nov 23-27
Read-a-thon is coming!

PTSA News

Washington PTSA Legislative Priorities

Washington PTSA Legislative Priorities
Over 175 voting delegates representing 131 PTAs (including Cherry Crest) and 8 of the 12 regions of the state came together and decided the Top 5 Legislative Priorities for 2022-24.  Washington State PTA will advocate in favor of legislation supporting these priorities during the upcoming state legislative session in Olympia. 

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Staff Appreciation for November: 5th Grade

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.
  • Parents of 5th Graders: Sign up to participate.  Thank you for helping us continue this tradition of gratitude.  Questions? E-mail staffappreciation@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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Passport Club

Passport Club
Calling Cherry Crest Students to join Passport Club!

This PTSA-Sponsored club allows kids to learn about the world through downloadable materials and check in once per month at lunch to find their country on the map!

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District News

BSD Conversation about Literacy

BSD Conversation about Literacy
Have questions or feedback about how Bellevue School District supports literacy in K-5 education?

John Bellevue PTSA council and BSD Teaching and learning for a conversation about K-5 literacy .
Thursday, October 27, from 6:30-7:30 pm in WISC Ranier Room (12241 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005)

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Bellevue Schools Foundation

BSF Spirit week Starts October 31st

BSF Spirit week Starts October 31st
BSF Spirit Week is a district-wide celebration to raise funding and awareness for the critical programs supported by the Foundation.

This year, BSF is distributing $800,000 to the 30 public schools in Bellevue. To learn more about what programming is supported, click here.

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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.

Trick-or-Treating

Trick-or-Treating
Cherry Crest PTSA is not sponsoring a Trick-or-Treat map this year.  However, many Cherry Crest families enjoy going around the neighborhoods south of the school on Halloween!  Feel free to come join the fun!

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Downtown Bellevue Ice Rink

Downtown Bellevue Ice Rink
Come enjoy ice skating and help fundraise for our Cherry Crest PTSA! Cherry Crest PTSA will receive a $3 donation for every paying visitor who buys an in person ticket (not e-tickets).

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Newport Ski Swap

Newport Ski Swap
Newport High Ski Swap
November 11: 1 pm to 9 pm
November 12: 9 am to 3 pm

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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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