eBlast Nov 13, 2023 - Cherry Chase PTA newsletter

PTA Direct Appeal Campaign

Did you know that Cherry Chase PTA spent > $250 last year on every student in school? From field trips to fun assemblies, after school programs to popular special events, technology purchases to student and teacher supplies, the PTA is the source of funding and volunteers for many of the activities happening at school.

Join us in giving to our Direct Appeal campaign ending the week of Giving Tuesday. Though we suggest donating $150 per student, ANY amount is appreciated. We will recognize and REWARD the classroom with the most participation through Dec 2. All classrooms with >90% participation will WIN prizes. Your donation is spent at Cherry Chase and is fully tax-deductible.

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 and visit our direct appeal website.

Drama Club Registration Opens Nov 15

Calling all 3rd - 5th grade families!

Cherry Chase PTA’s after-school Drama Club will be performing The Big One-Oh!, a new musical based on the book written by Academy Award-winner Dean Pitchford. Participation is open to students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Registration will be open on Wednesday, November 15th at 7AM via this Google form. Space is limited to 60 students and will fill up immediately, so we suggest setting your reminders and bookmark the form!

Questions? drama@cherrychasepta.org

PTA Meeting Nov 15, 7pm

All adults are invited to our PTA meeting on Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00PM online. The agenda includes a school report, financial review, and a sample of entries in the Reflections art competition. We will also have a guest speaker from Sunnyvale Equity in Education present about the Fremont Union High School District's process to move from at-large to by-district trustee elections. Please join us at https://meet.google.com/oga-zisc-rmb.

Strings Band Info Meeting

Cherry Chase Strings is coming back with instructor Andrea Cheung. Strings Band is a great experience for Cherry Chase students with multiple performance opportunities, which does not only teach them music skills for life but also about working with a team, discipline as well as improving their confidence. 

If you'd like to learn more, please join the upcoming CC Strings Band Meeting in person. We will be sharing information about class registration, schedule, pricing and more:

November 15 (Wednesday) 4pm @School Library

The teacher Ms Andrea Cheung will demonstrate how a lesson will be conducted, following by a Q&A session.

Chargerwear on Sale through Nov 20

Get ready to show off your Cherry Chase spirit with our Chargerwear Sale!

From now to Tuesday November 20th, you'll have the chance to snag some awesome Charger gear. Visit our online store at Chargerwear Online Store. Don't miss out - let's rock our school pride!

Got questions or need assistance? Feel free to reach out to us at: chargerwear@cherrychasepta.org

Lunar New Year Celebration on 2/2/2024

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.

Enjoy diverse performances, including chorus, fashion show, and the thrilling return of DRAGON DANCE! The dance master is committed to training students from Grades 2-5. Plus, young artists can participate in a PTA fundraising art sale! To join the fun, HERE is the signup form!

Collecting young artists' artwork each morning at the school blue tables from Monday, November 20th to Friday, December 1st at 8:00am - 8:20am.



Questions? lunar@cherrychasepta.org 

Thank you for your Contributions for Staff Appreciation

A message of thanks from the staff for all your contributions to the tri 1 celebration: "Thank you for all of the yummy treats provided by PTA this morning! All of the goodies were absolutely delicious and was a great way to celebrate the end of the first trimester. We are lucky to have such a supportive and caring group of parents at our school, and we truly appreciate all that you do."

Girls on The Run Needs Coaches

Join our fun team and help girls unleash their power and potential! Girls on the Run has been inspiring 3rd through 5th grade girls at Cherry Chase since 2015 and has become one of the largest teams in Silicon Valley.

In order to offer this program to as many girls as possible we need one more coach! You DO NOT need to be a runner. You just need a positive attitude, a desire to be a role model and time to help out. Girls on the Run will meet after school on Mondays and Wednesdays from March 4 until May 18.

For more information text or call Coach Jodi at 408-239-7285 or learn more about the program online at GOTRSV.org.

New Laminator for the School Office

Cherry Chase PTA purchased a new laminator for the school this year to replace the aging one that had been a workhorse in the office for years. Teachers love it! This is a great example of how your financial support provides school equipment that goes beyond the basics that the district provides.