eBlast Sep 3 2024- Cherry Chase PTA News Letter

Inside This eBlast

• Get Cleared to Volunteer
• After-School Program Enrollment
• Back to School Night
• Friday Flag Assembly
• Volunteer for Picture Day
• Family Paint Night
• TK/K Lunch Helpers Needed
• School Band Registration
• Volunteer for Project Cornerstone

Get Cleared to Volunteer 

As we gear up for another great year, please remember that all volunteers on campus must be cleared through the district annually. Here’s what you need to know:

• TB Clearance: Required and valid for 4 years. Ensure yours is up to date.
• New Volunteers: Start by filling out the application here.
• Returning Volunteers: Simply log in here using the "I already have a username" option to update your information. Your previous TB clearance is already on file.
• Fingerprinting: Only necessary if you plan to chaperone field trips or have one-on-one student contact.

Thank you for your commitment to making our school a great place to learn and grow!

Enroll Now: Exciting After-School Programs Filling Up Quickly!

Don't miss out! Our after-school programs are filling up fast, with just a few spots left in some of our most popular offerings. Please note that the Golf program is already full. Our After-School programs are a wonderful opportunity for students to explore new interests, build skills, and have fun with friends. Enroll now to secure your spot using these links!

• Arts by Tejas Patil
• Basketball
• Bollywood Dancing by Gurus of Dance
• Chess by AcademiCare
• Code for Fun
• Hands on Fun Science
• LEGO® by Play-Well Tek
• Mathletes by CKMathletes
• Soccer by Coach Ken
• STEM Matters

Back to School Night

Back to School Night is Thursday, Sept 5, and is your chance to hear from your teacher. Also, a PTA representative will be available in the Kinder world from 5:00-5:15 before the TK-2 classroom presentations. Come by with your questions or just to say hi!

Friday Flag Assembly

Families are invited to attend Friday Flag assemblies, starting this Friday 9/6. The whole school gathers on the blacktop at 8:15 for about 15 minutes to show their Charger Pride. Come and see this beloved Cherry Chase tradition!

Picture Day Helpers Needed

Picture Day is coming Mon Sept 16 and Tue Sept 17. TB-cleared volunteers are needed to help children prepare for their photo. Helpers will keep the picture lines moving, encourage tidy appearance, and comb hair as requested. Sign up for a shift here.

Join Family Paint Night

We are very excited to bring Paint Night back! We have listened to your feedback. Paint Night is scheduled for Sep 27 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in multipurpose room.

 Buy your tickets now for $10 per person (including supplies). Hurry ! Seats are very limited due to limited seating capacity in the multi.

If you have any questions please 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. If you are available 11:50-12:15 any day between Sept 30 - Oct 11, sign up here.

Questions? president@cherrychasepta.org

Band Registration is Open

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. Band instruments include: Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Alto Saxophone, Trombone and Percussion (drums and xylophone).

For details, please fill out Band Interest Survey to receive Band Info packet. This survey will does not obligate you to enroll

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

Questions? band@cherrychasepta.org

Project Cornerstone at Cherry Chase Elementary: Volunteer Opportunities

Project Cornerstone is back, and we're inviting parent volunteers to join our ABC Program as classroom readers or in lead roles. We'll read 7 books starting late September/early October.

Volunteer Roles:

1. In-Class Readers: TB-cleared volunteers read and discuss books in classrooms. Coordinate with co-readers and teachers.
2. Training Lead(s): Attend YMCA training, then train Cherry Chase readers via Zoom. (TB clearance not required unless also reading in-class.)
3. Volunteering Lead(s): Verify volunteer clearance from home. (No TB clearance needed unless reading in-class.)
4. Admin Lead/Co-Chair: Assist with program management, managing the book calendar, and organizing the ABC reader cabinet.

For more details, visit the Cherry Chase PTA Project Cornerstone page or email projcornerstone@cherrychasepta.org.