Join us for Principal Coffee on January 19th
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Charger Chatter
January 9th, 2018
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January
15 -
No School
: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
19 - Principal Coffee @8:15am
19 - Family Movie Night @6:00pm
29 -
No School
: Professional Development Day
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We need your helping hands to make every event a success for our students and for our community.
Whatever
your interests
, we have something for you and volunteering is a great way to meet other parents in the community!
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PTSA Funded Curriculum Enhancement
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Upcoming Events:
Author Lois Brandt will visit the First Grade to do a reading and a writer’s workshop.
Fifth Grade will have a presentation from the environmental education program, "Killer Whale Tales".
Recent Events:
Ms. Repass and Ms. Ward's 3rd grade classes took part in the Pacific Science Center's "Charged Up" electricity program at school. The Pacific Science Center staff introduced the concepts of atoms, electricity, energy, and natural resources. Our students engaged in hands-on science experiments by making electric circuits with batteries and light bulbs. Using a hand generator, students also explored the differences between materials that are conductors and materials that are insulators. They had a great experience working together in small teams to learn about electricity and brainstorm ideas on how to conserve energy and Earth's natural resources.
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Curriculum Enhancement (CE)
works with teachers to bring in the
best guest speakers, scientists, laboratory activities, performers, and musicians
for enhanced learning opportunities. All are 100% funded by YOU, our parents; through generous donations to the Walkathon, Readathon and Auction.
Support PTSA fundraisers - they pay for these wonderful activities.
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PTSA General Meeting on January 16th, 7:00pm
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Please join us at our third Cherry Crest PTSA general meeting on Tuesday, January 16th.
- 6:30-7:00pm - Social time with coffee & cookies
- 7:00pm - General meeting starts
At this meeting, the PTSA General Membership will be voting on our Nominating Committee. The Executive Committee will propose names as well as take any nominations from the floor. All PTSA members will then vote on the Nominating Committee members. Any question on the nominating committee can be addressed to
nominatingcommittee@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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We will be featuring guest speaker from
Bellevue Quality Schools (BQS)
, that will talk about the 3 tax levies that will be submitted to vote on Feb 13
th.
It is a unique opportunity to hear how those levies support our schools and our children’s’ education in Bellevue.
Childcare will be provided!
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Family Movie Night is January 19th, 6:00PM
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Don't miss the first movie night for 2018 to be held on
January 19th from 6:00-8:00pm
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Movie choice to be decided……enjoy the suspense!
Yummy baked goods courtesy of Macrina Bakery and drinks will be available for purchase to support 5th grade activities. Bring a comfy blanket, sleeping bag and pillow and enjoy the show!
As a reminder, this is
NOT
a drop off event – Being a PTSA sponsored family night, no supervision is provided by the school or the PTSA . A parent or guardian must be on site during the movie.
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Spelling Bee Finals on February 1st, 6:30pm
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On February 1st, there will be drama, suspense, gasps, and triumph as one Cherry Crest student emerges as the school Spelling Bee Champion! Everyone in the Cherry Crest comm(UNITY) is invited to attend the Spelling Bee Finals on Thursday, February 1st at 6:30pm in the cafeteria.
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Staff Appreciation for the month of January- 4th Graders
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Each year Cherry Crest families show their appreciation for our outstanding teachers and staff by volunteering to provide flowers, cards, snacks, and lunches throughout the school year.
Each grade level is assigned one month to focus their efforts. Fourth grade is next up for the month of January. Parents of 4th graders, sign up
here
to contribute to Staff Appreciation in January.
Click
here
to see when and how your family can help carry on this wonderful tradition of gratitude!
Thank you in advance for your contributions. Together we strengthen our community.
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Variety Show Sponsors Morning Student Piano Performances
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The Variety Show piano performances are still happening! The first performance of 2018 was from Vishnu M (grade 4) and Jesvitha J (grade 4). Students were treated to Vishnu and Jasvitha's music as they entered the school. What a great way to start the day!
Thank you Vishnu and Jasvitha - we loved your performance!
We will need many parents to help with tryouts, practice and performances. Please
sign up here to volunteer. Sign up with a friend! You do not need to have a child participating in the show to help.
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Spring Auction on Saturday, March 31st, 6:00pm
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When:
Saturday, March 31, 2018, 6:00pm
Where:
Bellevue Hilton Hotel
Join us for a fun parents’ night out filled with great people and conversation, entertainment and wonderful auction items in support of our students!
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Become a PTSA Auction Sponsor
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Do you own a business or know of a local business interested in sponsoring our Spring Auction Fundraiser? Sponsorship is an easy, tax-deductible way to connect with many highly engaged Bellevue families who love to support local businesses and Cherry Crest Elementary.
All proceeds from the Spring Auction Fundraiser enrich student learning through field trips, curriculum enhancement, and additional classroom learning services such as teachers’ aides and more! Sponsorship ensures that more money raised at the Auction goes directly to our students!
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To become a trained volunteer, please contact our
library coordinator.
If you have already completed library training, please
sign up for any time you are available.
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We especially welcome extra help for the younger children, but appreciate any
volunteer signups
which give Ms. Jessica more time to focus on the kids
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On-site After School Programs
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On-site after school classes and clubs are available to Cherry Crest students throughout the school year.
To see all active postings, please visit the PTSA
On Site After School Activities
page.
On this page, you can find details of these after-school classes - Spanish & Magic.
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Register for Winter After School Program
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Cherry Crest Winter Afterschool Activities will be filled with options! Most Classes will start the week of January 8th. Check the
PTSA website
over the next few weeks for registration information:
- Cheerleading and Lacrosse Classes with TGA Premier Sports
- Chess4Life
- Mandarin And Spanish Class with Sponge Language
- Sammamish Interlake Lacrosse
- Xachary the Magician - with a whole new set of magic tricks!
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Screening of 'Most Likely to Succeed' on January 10th, 6:00pm
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Are conventional education methods still working in today's innovative world? As part of its Education Connections series, Bellevue Schools Foundation is proud to partner with Big Picture Bellevue and the PTSA Council to present
'Most Likely to Succeed'
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Let's ignite the conversation: Join us to learn from Panelists and from the Bellevue Big Picture Middle and High Schools on how you can activate change now.
Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Time: Doors open at 6:00pm, movie starts at 6:30pm with a panel following at 8:00 pm.
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Open Enrollment Applications Due January 19th
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Open Enrollment is the time each year when families may request to attend a school other than their neighborhood school. If selected through Open Enrollment, your student will attend the new school beginning the first day of school in the next school year.
The Bellevue School District is accepting Open Enrollment applications for the 2018-19 school year. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on January 19, 2018.
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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.
For entire list of active postings, please see the
Community Bulletins
page on the PTSA Website.
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Holiday Ice Skating at Bellevue Downtown Park
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During this holiday season, bring the family to Downtown Bellevue Park for an evening of ice skating fun! If you don't know how to ice skate,
complimentary lessons
will be offered on certain dates.
Where: Downtown Bellevue Park
When: November 24 - January 15
Cost: $14/person (includes skate rental), $10/person for those 8 years old and under.
For more information, click
here
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If you visit the ice skating rink between January 2 - 15, be sure to mention you are a Cherry Crest family - our PTSA will receive $3 from every visitor who mentions they attend Cherry Crest!
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Sammamish/Interlake Lacrosse is a no-contact sticks-only clinic for boys and girls. new or beginning level. The intent of this clinic is to teach the basics of lacrosse, promote physical fitness, mental acuity, socialization and team building.
When: January 9th, 11th, 16th and 18th
Time: 2:30 – 4:00pm
Who: Boys and girls in grades 1 though 5
Where: Cherry Crest Gymnasium
Cost: $80
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Other Cherry Crest Information
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Wear red or Cherry Crest apparel to show your School Spirit every Thursday. Browse our PTSA sponsored Spirit Gear store.
5% of all spirit gear purchases goes back to the Cherry Crest PTSA!
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Mission: The Cherry Crest PTSA is a resource to unify parents, teachers, students and the community to support our Cherry Crest staff. We provide outstanding educational enhancement opportunities for every child and work to build a strong community.
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Shop on Amazon to Support Cherry Crest PTSA
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Whether you're shopping for gifts or purchasing everyday household items,
Cherry Crest PTSA will receive 6% of your shopping proceeds. You can access the link from the
PTSA website.
Always go through this link to ensure your PTSA benefits. Add it to your
favorites for easy access.
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Article Submission Guidelines
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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.
Submissions related to PTSA activities and relevant to Cherry Crest families in Bellevue should be made via email as
plain text
. Flyers or attachments may be submitted electronically (only in PDF format), but will be included at the discretion of the editorial team. Send all submissions to
editor@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
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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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