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eBlast Sep 16 2024- Cherry Chase PTA News Letter

Inside This eBlast


  • PTA Meeting
  • School Band Registration
  • Scholastic Book Fair
  • Family Paint Night
  • TK/K Lunch Helpers Needed
  • Garden Club
  • Parent Ed Presentation
  • Reflections Art Competition
  • ABC Readers
  • Other Volunteer Opportunities

Important Dates


Sep 16

Band Registration Deadline


Sep 18

PTA Meeting Online


Sep 23-26

Scholastic Book Fair


Sep 27

Family Paint Night


Sep 30

First Day of TK and Kinder Lunch on Campus


Oct 1

Garden Club Begins

Parent Ed


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All PTA Dates

PTA Meeting: Budget, School Updates & Measure Y


All adults are invited to attend the first PTA meeting of the year, Wed Sept 18, 7pm. The agenda includes approving the programs and budget for 24-25, a school update from the principal, a presentation on Measure Y (Sunnyvale School District Parcel Tax Renewal) on the November ballot, and more. Join us here

Band Registration Deadline Today


Judy Nelson will teach instrumental music to Cherry Chase's students in Grades 3, 4 & 5 in After School Band on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:50 to 5:10pm. For details, please fill out Band Interest Survey to receive Band Info packet. This survey does not obligate you to enroll. 

Band webpage lists Registration steps including Registration Form and Band Fee payment

Questions? band@cherrychasepta.org

Scholastic Book Fair


The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Cherry Chase from September 23rd to September 26th, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. This exciting event helps support our school library as well as the classroom libraries.



Your help is important to make the Book Fair a success. We will need your help setting up, operating the cash registers, and assisting students and families. We will also need your help taking everything down at the end. Please sign up here to volunteer


Questions? Contact school librarian Mrs. Parmar at sunita.parmar@sesd.org

Family Paint Night


Join us on Sep 27, 5:45–7:30 pm in the multipurpose room. Tickets are $10 (supplies included) and seats are limited—grab yours here!

We need volunteers (adults and 5th grade+ students) to help with setup and cleanup. Student helpers will receive a paint kit as a thank-you. Sign up here.

For questions, email: paintnight@cherrychasepta.org

TK/Kinder Lunch Helpers Needed


TK and Kinder lunch on campus starts Mon Sept 30. The school is asking for parent volunteers to help ease the transition for the first two weeks. No experience necessary, just your volunteer clearance

Some more TK helpers are needed 11:30-11:50 between Sept 30 - Oct 11Sign up here


Questions? president@cherrychasepta.org

Garden Club Enrollment Starts Now


Members will dig, plant, weed, harvest, and use all their senses as we help our school garden bloom and grow. Grades 3-5 on Tuesdays (10/1-12/10) and Grades 1-3 on Wednesdays (10/2-12/11). All classes meet 2:45 - 3:45 PM in the garden behind Catalyst, rain or shine. This 10-week class is made possible by Cherry Chase PTA, with a recommended donation of $25 per student.

Sign-ups open Monday, 9/16 at 8 AM via these links: Gr 3-5/Tuesday or Gr 1-3/Wednesday. For more details, visit the Garden Club page and check out the garden location

Parent Ed: Growth Mindset Presentation with Dr. Blake Brandes


Join us for an inspiring Growth Mindset Presentation featuring TEDx speaker and America’s Got Talent performer Dr. Blake Brandes. With a Ph.D. in global youth cultures, Dr. Brandes has presented to over 500,000 students, parents, and educators worldwide. He will share proven strategies to help your child become happier, more successful, and less stressed, empowering them to thrive both in school and life.

As an award-winning beatboxer and rapper, Dr. Brandes will also perform a special hip-hop piece. Don’t miss this exciting event on October 1st at 6 pm

CFSCPTA Reflections Art Competition – Coming Soon!


Calling all Cherry Chase Charger artists, dancers, writers, photographers, and musicians! The 2024-25 Reflections Art Competition, sponsored by the National PTA, is here, and the theme is “Accepting Imperfection.”

Learn more about the theme here.

Entries are accepted in six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. There’s also a Special Artist category. Be sure to follow the Official Rules for Participation.

Submission deadline: Oct 14, 2024

Entry forms and details will be available soon

Questions? Email: reflections@cherrychasepta.org

If you're interested in joining the committee, email reflections@cherrychasepta.org.

ABC Readers Program


Project Cornerstone ABC Readers Program is returning to Cherry Chase this year, and we are looking for parent volunteers. We’ll be reading 7 books this school year, with in-class sessions starting in late September or early October. Please sign up using this link (fill one form per child).



Visit the Cherry Chase PTA Project Cornerstone page for more information about the program.

Other PTA Volunteering Opportunities


Looking to Get Involved? Here are Some Volunteer Opportunities!

Check out open volunteer positions throughout the year. Current needs include:

  • Chargerwear Coordinator: Select Chargerwear items and coordinate sales with our vendor. Flexible dates, 1-2x per year. Email president@cherrychasepta.org.
  • Volunteer Coordinator: Do you like connecting with other parents? Do you have a talent for spotting talent? Join the team to help find people to fill volunteer slots. Email president@cherrychasepta.org.
  • Hospitality Team: Enjoy organizing events or decorating? Join the hospitality team to help with school celebrations and events. Reach out to hospitality@cherrychasepta.org to get involved!"

Other Organization Events

Sun Fun Speech Competition


Join us for the SUN FUN 2024 Speech Competition on Friday, Oct 11, 2024, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm in the Cherry Chase Multi!

Hosted by the SUN FUN We Can Foundation, this event is open to all students who want to build confidence, improve public speaking skills, and have fun! No preparation is needed in advance. Trophies and medals will be awarded.

Register here to secure your spot. More details will be shared the week of the competition.

Questions? Email: sunfunwecan@gmail.com

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