eBlast Nov 11 2024- Cherry Chase PTA Newsletter

Inside This eBlast

• Drama Club Registration Nov 13
• Staff Appreciation Nov 14
• Direct Appeal Fundraiser Campaign
• Diwali Event Registration Nov 15
• Butterfly Garden Work Nov 16
• PTA Meeting Nov 20
• Chargewear Sale
• October Golden Shoe Winners
• Reflections Art Competition Winners

Drama Club Registration Opens Nov 13

Calling all 3rd - 5th grade families!

Cherry Chase PTA’s after-school Drama Club will be performing Seussical Jr.. Seussical takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters who teach us the power of being unique, and the importance of fighting for your beliefs. Participation is open to students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Registration will be open on Wednesday, November 13th 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

Help Celebrate our Staff with Treats! 

We are closing in on the end of the 1st Trimester! Lets come together and celebrate our Cherry Chase staff!

Please contribute to our 1st Trimester Staff Appreciation Treats on Thursday, Nov 14th.

Bring non-perishable items to front office by Nov 13th. We are also looking for 4 volunteers to help on the day of the event. Here is the link to sign up to bring food for staff:

Do you like to plan events? Please join our Hospitality team! For more information - hospitality@cherrychasepta.org

Direct Appeal Campaign

Please support our PTA Direct Appeal campaign ending the week of Giving Tuesday Dec 6. Though we suggest donating $160 per student, ANY amount is appreciated. We will recognize and REWARD the classroom with the most participation during the month of November. All classrooms with >90% participation will WIN prizes. Your donation is spent on the students at Cherry Chase and is fully tax-deductible.

Visit us at www.cherrychasepta.org/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 can be counted. For more information, visit our direct appeal website.

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.

Cherry Chase Diwali Event Registration

Join us for a vibrant Diwali event on Nov 15th 2024 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm!

Please fill out this form to register for the event. Registration for the event is mandatory if planning to attend. 

This free event is open to all Cherry Chase student families and current residents of Cherry Chase neighborhood. See our event webpage for a detailed schedule and dinner menu.

Questions? Email: diwali@cherrychasepta.org

Butterfly Garden Work Day- Nov 16

Help prepare Cherry Chase School's butterfly garden for new kid-and-wildlife friendly native plants on Saturday, November 16. Adults and youth age 12+ are invited to sign up here for a shift. Contact Michelle Eugeni at garden@cherrychasepta.org to learn more about this and other Cherry Chase garden activities.

PTA Meeting- Nov 20

Our next general association meeting will be on Wed Nov 20, 7pm, online. All adults are invited to join!

The agenda includes a presentation of the Reflections arts competition entries, voting on a budget change to support a proposed assembly, a report from the principal and teacher rep, and more.

Questions? Email president@cherrychasepta.org

Chargerwear on Sale through Nov 22

Show your Charger pride with a fancy Cherry Chase apparel! For a limited time only Chargerwear is on SALE through Nov 22. Don't miss out - browse through our classic and brand new styles and place your order now! Samples are available to view in the office.

Online store: https://stores.inlinepromotions.com/cherrychaseelementary/shop/

Questions? chargerwear@cherrychasepta.org

October Golden Shoe Winner

We saw great walk and roll participation in October! Congratulations to Ms. Byrd's class for winning the golden shoe by having the highest percentage participation. Keep it up and remember that any student who walks or rolls to school at least 75% of the month may be randomly selected to win an individual prize!

Congratulations to Our Reflections Art Contest School Winners!

Congratulations to each one of you! We will soon hold an award ceremony for all the students who won and participated! Stay tuned!

Literature, Intermediate level (grade 3~5):

Award of Excellence: Samarth K.,  “It doesn't matter”

Literature, Primary level (grade TK-2):

Award of Excellence: Avish K., "Raining Water"

Music Composition, Intermediate Level (grade 3~5):

Award of Excellence: Aria L., "Losing at a Video Game"

Visual Arts, Intermediate Level (grade 3~5):

Award of Excellence: Clara A., "The Pieces that Make Us Whole"

Award of Merit: Kaela L., “Be Happy No Matter What”

Honorable Mention: Suhani M.l, “Healthy and Sweet Imperfection”

Visual Arts, Primary Level (TK~2nd grade):

Award of Excellence: Reva K., “All Crayons don't have to be perfect to make a rainbow”

Award of Merit: Radian C., “A Snowy Night in the Rainbow City”

Honorable Mention: Atharv B., “Trees of life”

Honorable Mention: Lumen C., “Grow a Seed of Love”

Directory Spot Available

This year's school directory, run by Directory Spot and funded by the PTA, is available now as an iOS or Android app or at directoryspot.net. Access is limited to Cherry Chase parents. See the flyer for more details.

Questions? communications@cherrychasepta.org 

Your PTA $ at Work

Your Support Brings Cherry Chase Field Trips to Life!

Did you know Cherry Chase PTA funds 100% of field trip program costs and transportation? Thanks to your generous support, in the past week all SDC classes went to Webb Ranch and 4th graders experienced The Lion King Jr musical.