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Charger Chatter
June 2, 2020
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Our Comm(Unity) is strong because of each individual who is part of it. We each have value and respect and celebrate our differences.
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June
19 - Last day of school
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School buildings may be closed, but Cherry Crest parents, teachers, and administrators will keep our students learning and community engaged. The Chatter newsletter will continue arriving weekly.
Do you need help using Teams and other school technology platforms? Do you need assistance with food supplies or childcare? Are you looking for ways to help others at the school or take action for our students? Find links to these and other resources on the
PTSA website
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Final Yearbook Orders Due by Friday, June 5th
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We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the auction team to use their platform for collecting orders and payments from anyone who missed the yearbook pre-ordering window.
Information about yearbook distribution will be coming in a future newsletter. Note: There will be
no additional copies available for purchase this school year
although a few may be available in the fall at a higher price if supplies are available.
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Year End Financial Review for the PTSA
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Twice a year we have a small group of interested people participate in reviewing our financial information. This helps finding areas where we can improve and makes sure our “books” and documentation are correct. It is kind of a mini-audit, and there is an easy-to-follow checklist to look through the information provided by the Treasurer.
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Congratulations 2020 Golden Acorn Award Recipients
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Each year, the PTSA presents Golden Acorn Awards to volunteers who have given outstanding service to the Cherry Crest Comm(UNITY). This year, we are excited to recognize and honor:
Jyoti Rasal
Namita Sheokand
Kathy Hotchkies
About the Golden Acorn Award
The Golden Acorn Award is a Washington State PTSA award presented to volunteers in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth. In honor of their service to our community, a contribution in the name of the recipients is made to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program. From these contributions, WSPTA is able to provide grants to freshman students entering post-secondary education.
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Thank you for lending your talents to help protect Bellevue School District students, teachers, staff, and extended community.
The BSD community comes in all shapes and sizes, and so too will the masks we need. Whatever mask version you are making is welcomed and appreciated. That means we will gladly accept ties, elastic, pockets, etc. Please see detailed requirements and instructions
here
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Drop Off
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- Fill each Ziploc bag with: 3+ masks and the BSD Mask Donation Form (filled out)
- Drop off bags at: ESC building: 12111 NE 1st St., Bellevue, WA 98006, in the parking garage beneath the building
Check out the following links for inspiration!
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Grab and Go Sites and Hours
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As the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continue to impact members of our community, we know that access to food is a growing concern for an increasing number of families. The Bellevue School District is offering free meals for children 18 and younger. Until the end of the school year, there are locations throughout Bellevue for
grab and go meals
and
pre-order meals
. Students do not need to be enrolled in the Free & Reduced Lunch program to receive meals. Please find Grab and Go sites and their hours below:
- Sammamish High School, 100 140th Ave SE Bellevue, WA Time: 11AM - 1PM
- Lake Hills Elementary, 14310 SE 12th St Bellevue, WA Time: 11AM - 12PM
- Stevenson Elementary, 14220 NE 8th St Bellevue, WA Time: 11AM - 12PM
- Eastgate Elementary, 4255 153rd Ave SE Bellevue, WA Time: 11:30AM - 12:30PM
- Newport Heights Elementary, 5225 119th Ave SE Bellevue, WA Time: 12PM - 1PM
- Tillicum Middle School, 1280 160th Ave SE Bellevue, WA Time: 12PM - 1PM
- Sherwood Forest Elementary, 16411 NE 24th St Bellevue, WA Time: 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Also, the three Family Connection Centers at
Stevenson Elementary, Lake Hills Elementary,
and
Sammamish High School
have resources to help families in need. Visit
BSD Free Meals website
to learn more.
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The Hopelink Mobile Market took to the streets at Lake Hills Elementary in May! For the first week Hopelink saw 50 families, over 200 individuals and distributed 70 boxes of pre-packaged food! Each household was able to pick up enough food for at least 21 meals per visit. Thank you, Hopelink!
For those who missed the Hopelink Mobile Market - it will be returning to Bellevue on June 10 and June 24! See
Hopelink Mobile Market
for more details.
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A Message from Mr. Toymaker
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Hello Cherry Crest students and families!
I’ve missed visiting your school these past couple of months, but I’ve been busy in the workshop making videos about cool toys you can build at home – you just need some everyday materials (cardboard, rubber bands, etc.) – and your imagination! Here are links to the first three videos:
More videos are in the works, so stay tuned!
Have fun building these toys and coming up with your own variations – and hope to see you next year!
Sincerely,
Rick Hartman, 'Mr. Toymaker'
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Other Cherry Crest Information
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Spirit Gear Store Currently Closed
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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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