eBlast Dec 2 2024- Cherry Chase PTA Newsletter

Inside This eBlast

• Direct Appeal Fundraiser Campaign
• Band Winter Concert Dec 5
• After School Program Registration for Winter & Spring Dec 9
• Girls on the Run Registration - Dec 7
• Lunar New Year Calling For Performers

Direct Appeal Campaign End Friday!

Support your students and our school by donating to our Cherry Chase PTA Direct Appeal campaign today! 

The class competition ends this Friday, Dec 6! The current leader for highest participation is Ms. Cossey's class, followed closely behind by Ms. Madan's. We've had multiple lead changes and all classes are still in the running. Remember, a donation of any amount will count towards the class rewards. 

We suggest donating $160 per student, but ANY amount is appreciated. Your donation is spent on the students at Cherry Chase and is fully tax-deductible. 

Donate by PayPal, Venmo, or credit card at www.cherrychasepta.org/e-store/donate/. For info on donating by check or donor advised fund gifts, see the flyer or 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.

Band Winter Concert on Dec. 5 at 6:30pm in the Multi

Our Winter Concert will showcase holiday classics, solos and ensembles performed by the musicians in the Cherry Chase Band.

Join us on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6:30pm in the Cherry Chase Multi Purpose Room.

After-School Program Registration Opens Next Week

Registration for Cherry Chase’s winter, and some spring, after-school programs is planned to open December 9 at 10 am. Details on program and schedule can be found here

Girls on the Run Registration Opens Dec 7

The GOTR after-school program inspires girls to recognize their individual strengths while building a sense of connection in a team setting. Our 2025 season begins the week of March 3rd and concludes with a celebratory 5K on May 17th.

Program registration (first-come, first-served) opens to 3rd-5th grade girls on December 7.

Enroll here

For more information, visit https://www.gotrsv.org/ or email Dan Aminzade

Lunar New Year Celebration 1/31/2025: Performers & Volunteers Wanted!

2025, the Year of the Snake, symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and transformation.

Join us at the 9th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration in Cherry Chase Multi on the evening of Friday, January 31, 2025!

We’re calling for performers and volunteers to help make this event extraordinary. Whether you or your child wants to showcase your talent in the chorus, the fashion show, or other exciting performances and programs, or to lend a hand behind the scenes, we’d love to have you!

Sign up HERE to register for performances or to volunteer!

Join The 2025 Walk-a-Thon Steering Committee!

Planning for Cherry Chase’s biggest school fundraiser and community event of the year is underway and the Walk-a-Thon steering committee would love your help! We have several open roles on our team and we welcome your skills and enthusiasm for making this Walk-a-Thon a huge success! We’re looking for volunteers to join our committee to lead our prize program, t-shirt design and distribution, on-site food program, and finance function. Interested in joining our awesome team? Please contact Walk-a-Thon chair Whittley Pike to sign up.