eBlast Nov 27, 2023 - Cherry Chase PTA newsletter

PTA Direct Appeal Campaign

We're in the last week of our Direct Appeal campaign. Thanks for your support so far. As of 11/26, we have received $14,925 in donations from 13.5% of families. Imagine what we could achieve with 100% participation! Please consider supporting Cherry Chase PTA on #GivingTuesday or the rest of this week. Your donations will help us support all students at Cherry Chase through:

• Major funding for the new SimpliScience pilot program ($51,000 budgeted)
• School supplies, teacher grants, field trips, and other in-school programs ($115,000)
• Community-building special events like International Night ($26,300)
• Technology purchases, after school programs, library books, and much more!

We suggest donating $150 per student, but ANY amount is appreciated. Your donation is spent at Cherry Chase and is fully tax-deductible. Thank you for your support!

How to contribute:

• Visit https://www.cherrychasepta.org/e-store/donate/ to pay by PayPal, Venmo, or credit card.
• Checks to CCPTA can also be dropped in the front office in the PTA's drawer.
• Donor advised fund gifts or donations through your company portal can be counted (just email a screen shot to development@cherrychasepta.org).
• And ask your employer about corporate matching

For more information, check out the flyer or visit our Direct Appeal Campaign website.

Direct Appeal Class Competition Update

We will recognize and REWARD the classroom with the most participation through Dec 2. Previous winners have received a pizza party or a special assembly! And all classrooms with >90% participation will win prizes. Any dollar amount counts for participation.

Currently at the top of standings are:

• Mrs. Pierik
• Mrs. Smith
• Ms. Hodson

but many classes are in the running and can come out on top with just a few more donors!

Maximize Your Donation Impact

As you participate in the Direct Appeal campaign, don't forget to check if you can “GET THE MATCH”

from your company. Already donated? You can request a match in the same calendar year.

1)  Apple: https://apple.benevity.org

2)  Google: https://google.benevity.org

3)  Microsoft: https://microsoft.benevity.org

4)  Oracle: https://oracle.benevity.org

5)  Intel: https://intel.benevity.org

6)  Synopsys: https://synopsys.benevity.org

7)  Amazon: https://amazon.benevity.org

For more details, visit our website.

Girls on The Run Registration Opens Dec 2

Registration for the Spring 2024 Girls on the Run season will open on December 2, 2023 at 8:00 AM. 

The Spring 2024 GOTR season will run from March 4, 2024 until the GOTR 5K on May 18. We meet twice a week after school on Mondays & Wednesdays from 2:45-4:15 with no meetings the week of Spring Break. Girls must attend all practices with the exception of illness or emergency.

GOTR is a program for 3rd-5th grade girls of all abilities to recognize and embrace their inner strength and make meaningful connections with others. Through physical activity and dynamic discussions we build social, emotional and physical skills while encouraging healthy habits for life. Coach Jodi, Coach Mona and Coach Linh look forward to a great season!

Registration link:

https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/2024-Spring-Program-Reg-GOTRSV

Fees: $270

Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Program details: https://www.gotrsv.org/3rd-5th-grade-program-details. This program is offered by a 501c3 organization- Girls on the Run Silicon Valley.  For questions email Coach Jodi jodi.a.howard@gmail.com

Volunteering Opportunities

Give your time and make a difference to our community! We are looking for:

• Office copy helpers. Help teachers and the ABC Reader program by making copies. Any of the following times: Mon-Thu: 8:15-10:00, 10:20-11:10, or 12:45-2:30 (except TLDs), Fri: morning slots only. Contact diana.kunze@sesd.org
• Walk-and-Roll Golden Shoe Team. Encourage physical activity and reduced traffic around school by helping the Golden Shoe competition. Tally participants, calculate winners, and/or procure prizes. Monthly, flexible hours from home. Contact president@cherrychasepta.org

See more opportunities at https://tinyurl.com/ccvolunteerpositions

Lunar New Year Celebration

2024, the Year of the DRAGON, symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck, and success in Chinese culture. Don't miss the 8th annual Lunar New Year Celebration at Cherry Chase Multi on the night of February 2, 2024. The performers registration is now closed. If you would like to help with the celebration, please contact us.

Last call for art sale contributions! Collecting young artists' artwork each morning at the school blue tables until this Friday, December 1st at 8:00am - 8:20am.

For more details visit the website, email lunar@cherrychasepta.org for any questions.

Coffee With the Principal Refreshments

Ms. Marchant provided an informative presentation on emergency protocols at school at the latest Coffee with the Principal. Cherry Chase PTA, through your support, was happy to provide the coffee and donuts for this event. Join us for the next session on January 19th!