eBlast Dec 4, 2023 - Cherry Chase PTA newsletter

PTA Direct Appeal Campaign Update

Thank you for the surge in Direct Appeal donations last week! We are tabulating the results and will be announcing the winner of the class competition soon. And remember it's not too late to contribute or request a company match to double your impact year round. Thanks for supporting our mission to positively impact all students at Cherry Chase.

Questions? Email development@cherrychasepta.org

Lunar New Year Art Sale

The Lunar New Year team will be holding an Art Exhibition and Sale this Friday, December 8th 4:30-6:00pm in the Multi. Families can purchase artwork ranging from $5 to $40. Proceeds will be used to supplement the PTA's budgeted funding of the Feb 2, 2024 event.

Questions? Email lunar@cherrychasepta.org

Walk-a-Thon Save the Date - March 22

Mark the afternoon of Friday, March 22, 2024 on your calendars. It's our annual Walk-a-Thon and Auction! This year's theme will be announced this week at Friday Flag. More info about the t-shirt design contest, business sponsorship, auction donations, and how you can help support this great event will be coming soon.

Girls on The Run Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for the Spring 2024 Girls on the Run season. 

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

Mini Fridge for School's Health Office

The mini fridge in the school's health office, used for ice packs and student medication, recently broke down. Thanks to your generous support, our PTA was able to fund a replacement to help students return to class quickly.