Charger Chatter
December 6, 2022
editor@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
Cherry Crest Elementarry 2.3.25

Take Action!

  • Reserve your Variety Show tickets Now!  Come one, comeall - we’re gearing up for an exciting 2023 Variety Show this year on Friday, March 31st. Reserve your free tickets here. Questions? Email: varietyshow@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
  • Cherry Crest PTSA Executive Committee is looking for new Members for 2023-24 year - The PTSA nominating committee is looking to fill several positions on the EC including Co-President and several VPs. This could be your way to get involved with Cherry Crest PTSA! For more information on roles and time commitment, please contact nominatingcommittee@cherrycrest-ptsa.org by Feb 28th.
  • Families of 3rd GradersSign up for February Staff Appreciation
  • Volunteer in the upcoming Variety Show and Art Auction and Scholastic Book Fair and the Library

Upcoming Events

Dec 6-9 Usborne Book Fair in Cherry Crest Library
Dec 6-9 Art Reflections student work displayed outside library (with People's choice voting)
Dec 9 Assembly with Read-a-thon Winners
Dec 9 Math Challenge #6 posted (due Jan 13)
Dec 5-16 Donation boxes out for Used Book Fair
Dec 16 Math Challenge #5 Google Form Due
Dec 16 Last day of school before Winter Break
Dec 16 Lost and Found donated to charity
Jan 3 School resumes

2022 Read-a-thon

Read-a-thon

Read-a-thon
Thank you to the many families, relatives and friends who contributed to this year's Read-a-thon.  Together we enhance the educational experience of every Cherry Crest student.

Special thanks to our avid student readers who made this all possible!

Missed the deadline?  Donate today and your student can still earn a Cherry Crest branded bookmark, pen and/or journal.  Details are on the donation page.

And thank you to our super volunteer, Kathy Hotchkies, for all she did to make this fun for the kids and successful to support our PTSA!

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PTSA News

Collecting Books for Cherry Crest PTSA Used Book Fair

Collecting Books for Cherry Crest PTSA Used Book Fair
Do you have any gently used kids books that you'd like others in the Cherry Crest community to enjoy? Please consider donating them to the First Cherry Crest Used Book Fundraiser!

Dec 5-16 & Jan 3-18 Collection boxes are out at each grade flex area. Please encourage your kids to drop off gently used books they no longer need. Parents are welcome to drop off a large pile of books.

Jan 20 Used Book Fundraiser at the Cafeteria

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Snapdoodle toys Fundraising partnership December 8th ONLY

Snapdoodle toys Fundraising partnership December 8th ONLY
This Thursday, December 8th, 20% of all of the sales in Snapdoodle Toys & Games in Bellevue will be donated to Cherry Crest PTSA. Tell your friends and family!

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Call for Variety Show & Online Auction Volunteers

Call for Variety Show & Online Auction Volunteers
The much anticipated Cherry Crest Variety Show is back this year with our Online Auction on March 31st.

We're looking for parent volunteers here. More information will be coming home with students before Winter Break

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Art Auction Team is Seeking Classroom Art Project Leaders

Art Auction Team is Seeking Classroom Art Project Leaders
Do you love art? Helping kids with arts and crafts?

Email us at auctionart@cherrycrest-ptsa.org to raise your hand to lead a classroom project or ask questions about this important volunteer opportunity! 

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After-Scool Activities

Green Wand Magic After-School Class with Seattle Magic Academy

Green Wand Magic After-School Class with Seattle Magic Academy
Title of Class:  Green Wand Magic Course from Seattle Magic Academy

Day of week: Tuesdays from 2:35pm – 4:05pm
Dates: Jan 10-Mar 7, no class Feb 21
Location: CCE Stage

Cost: $289

Registration Link: https://SeattleMagicAcademy.com/cherrycrest

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Local Hoops After-school program at Cherry Crest

Local Hoops After-school program at Cherry Crest
Program:  Little Chargers Basketball for 3-5th graders

When: Mondays from 2:30-3:30, starting 1/9 (7 sessions, no class 1/16)
Location: CCE Gym
Cost: $175

Registration Link: Registration

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LEGO Engineering After-School Class

LEGO Engineering After-School Class
Title of Class: Adventures in STEM with LEGO® Materials

Day of week: Monday

Time of day: 2:30pm-4:00pm

Start and end dates: 1/9/23 - 3/13/23 (no class 1/16, 1/30, 2/20)

Registration Link: https://play-well-registration.com/registration/new/98273

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School News

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.

Principal Dusty Steere honored as UW Hometown Hero

Principal Dusty Steere honored as UW Hometown Hero
University of Washington in partnership with Starbucks celebrates the service of local heroes. Principal Steere was honored on Saturday, November 19th. We are so grateful for his many valuable contributions to our community here at Cherry Crest. Congratulations Mr. Steere!

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2002 Usborne Book Fair is December 5-9

2002 Usborne Book Fair is December 5-9
Cherry Crest’s WINTER BOOK FAIR, with Usborne Books & More is December 5th through 9th.

Shop after school or during lunch recess these days (Friday lunch recess only – no after school sales) OR online anytime, now through December 9th at www.BookYourShelf.com

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Other Chatter Links

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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