eBlast Sep 23 2024- Cherry Chase PTA News Letter

Inside This eBlast

• Parent Ed Presentation
• Scholastic Book Fair
• Family Paint Night
• TK/K Lunch Helpers Needed
• Diwali Celebration
• ABC Readers
• Garden Club
• Reflections Art Competition
• Other Volunteer Opportunities

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. This in-person event will take place in the Multi, and kids are welcome to join with their parents.

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! Last time he was here, the event was well-attended, and we’re hoping for the same success again.

Reminder: No After School Program Except Band Practice This Week

Due to conference week, there will be no after-school program from Sep 23 to Sep 27, except band.

Please make arrangements to pick up your child at the regular dismissal time. Thank you!

Scholastic Book Fair

Join us at the Scholastic Book Fair this week, September 23rd to September 26th, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. This event helps support our school library as well as the classroom libraries.

A few volunteer shifts are still open. 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 Next Week

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 11. Sign up here

Questions? president@cherrychasepta.org

Cherry Chase Diwali Celebration – Volunteers Needed!

Exciting news! The Cherry Chase Annual Diwali event is happening on Nov 15th, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 9 pm in the Cherry Chase Multi. This free event is open to all Cherry Chase families and neighborhood residents.

Don't miss out! If you'd like to attend or volunteer, please fill out this form to let us know. We have a variety of roles, many of which can be done from home. See our webpage for more details on the event and role descriptions

ABC Readers Program

Project Cornerstone ABC Readers Program is still 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.

Join the Garden Club

Join the Cherry Chase Garden Club after school. Members meet weekly 10/1-12/11, 2:45 - 3:45pm, rain or shine, to dig, plant, weed, harvest, and explore. There's still space! Sign up: Gr 3-5/Tuesday class or Gr 1-3/Wednesday class. This class is made possible by Cherry Chase PTA. Parent volunteers and donations are welcome (suggested donation $25 per student).

CFSCPTA Reflections Art Competition – Entry form now available for e-submissions!

The 2024-25 Reflections Art Competition, sponsored by the National PTA, is now accepting submissions, and this year's theme is “Accepting Imperfection"

Learn more about the theme and categories here.

There’s also an Accessible Artist category. Be sure to follow the Official Rules for Participation.

Entry forms are live now

Submission deadline: Oct 14, 2024

Questions? Email: reflections@cherrychasepta.org

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

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

Cherry Chase PTA Supports Measure Y

On Nov 5, voters in the Sunnyvale School District will be asked to renew the District’s $59 per year parcel tax, Measure Y. First approved in 2011, the parcel tax has raised approximately $1.1 million annually to support teachers and classroom programs. At the Sept 18 meeting, Cherry Chase PTA voted to endorse Measure Y.

Sign up to join the block walk at Cherry Chase this Saturday Sept 28 at 9am

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