Cherry Crest Elementary School's PTSA Calendar for 2024-2025.

Cherry Crest PTSA '24-'25 Calendar

Cherry Crest

Do you have a 4th or 5th Grader interested in Science Technology Engineering &amp; Math (STEM)? Have them use their critical thinking skills while working on a team, building a robot, and competing in an exciting, mission-based robotics game. They'll be mentored and coached by Interlake High school students and learn valuable lessons on teamwork, planning, and fast decision making -- not to mention, having fun! Join Cherry Crest's FLL Robotics Club today.

First Lego League (FLL) Robotics Club - 4th & 5th Graders

Register your K-5th grade student for the '23-'24 Passport Club with Checkpoints the last Friday of each month, starting in October. Passport Club is a lunchtime club, so kids never miss out. Dates: Last Friday of the month during lunchtime. Cost: The Passport Club is sponsored by the PTSA and is free of charge. How it works: All students registered will have the option to receive a paper map study guide or a digital copy through the PTSA website. Every month the kids will be given new countries to learn about. Students will also be assigned their own passport, kept at school, where they can receive postage stamps for answering questions regarding each month’s countries. This is a 5 level learning program designed to encourage more learning with each year of participation.

Passport Club [2023-2024]

Join the Cherry Crest Math Club! Boost critical thinking, foster teamwork, and build confidence in a fun and supportive environment. Math club is where young minds thrive! The team will meet weekly every Wednesday, starting October 25th until April 25th.<ul><li>Class 1 [4th/5th graders] from 1:30-2:15 PM on Wed (45 minutes)</li><li>Class 2 [2nd/3rd graders] from 2:15-2:45 PM on Wed (30 minutes)</li></ul> Everyone in 2nd grade and above is welcome to join! Math Club will be primarily taught by volunteer high school students with the support of parent volunteers like yourself. Students are encouraged to join the weekly Math Club session and will be trained to compete in Math Competitions like:<ul><li>AMC8: ~$10 per person. Competition is 1 day in late January @ Cherry Crest with a teacher and parent volunteers as proctors who will help administer this 40 minute, individual multiple choice test - exact date/time TBD with participants typically in 4th grade or higher since the competition is held for middle schoolers.</li><li>MIC Championships: ~$15-18 per person. Competition happens in April for 4th/5th graders. 3rd graders can sign up if they want - exact date/time TBD. This is a team based competition (teams of 4). There is also a Math is Cool Masters competition that everyone can attend if Cherry Crest does will in MIC Championships. Top scoring individuals are also invited to MIC Masters. More info at: https://academicsarecool.com</li><li>Mustang Math Tournament (MMT): ~$15-18 per person. Competition happens in late April and typically targets Middle schoolers so our 5th graders would compete. More info: https://mustangmath.com/competitions/mmt-2023</li><li>Other competitions can be added depending on parent/student interest like KPMT, WSMA and Math Bee.</li></ul>

Math Club '23-'24

Register your 1st-5th grade student for the '23-'24 Spelling Bee happening on Dec 6th from 6-8pm. There will be a subsequent 2nd Round in early Spring with the Champion representing Cherry Crest in the regional competition. Date: December 6th from 6pm to 8pm at Cherry Crest. Cost: The Spelling Bee is sponsored by the PTSA and is free of charge. How it works:All students can download the word list from the Cherry Crest PTSA website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/spelling-bee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/spelling-bee</a> .&nbsp; At the preliminary round, all participants will be grouped by their grades. Top performers in each grade will enter the final round in early spring 2024. The Champion from the final round will represent Cherry Crest in the Regional Spelling Bee contest. For more details about the Spelling Bee, Word list, study tips, and FAQ, please visit the Spelling Bee page on the Cherry Crest PTSA Website: <a href="https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/spelling-bee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/spelling-bee</a> .&nbsp;

Spelling Bee '23-'24

The famous CHERRY CREST VARIETY SHOW is back!&nbsp;Creative students show us what you've got!&nbsp;Think poetry!&nbsp;Dance! Music!&nbsp;Here is the time to perform your creative hearts out. Variety Show Tryouts:&nbsp;<ul><li>Wed, Feb 14&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12:45 – 3:30PM [Music Room]</li><li>Thur, Feb 15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3:00-5:45PM [Music Room]</li></ul> Variety Show Dress Rehearsal:<ul><li>Wed, March 13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1-4pm&nbsp;(ALL PERFORMERS in the Cafe)</li></ul> Variety Show Performance:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Fri, March 15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6-8PM&nbsp;(ALL PERFORMERS in Cafe/Gym - Kids arrive@5:30pm)</li></ul> Dress rehearsal and performance are mandatory for all performers. You MUST TRY OUT to be given a spot in the performance. Guidelines to remember:<ol><li>We encourage group acts!&nbsp;2 or more kids whenever possible. We can help share parent contact info if you'd like, so you can form groups and acts.</li><li>Acts must be NO MORE than&nbsp;2 minutes&nbsp;in length/kid appropriate.&nbsp;</li><li>Each student may only be in one act.</li><li>All music must be in&nbsp;mp3 format,&nbsp;ready for tryouts.</li></ol> This registration form is for your GROUP. You only need one registration form per group even though the form will be associated with one student (and not all students in the group). Once your registration form is filled out, we will be sending out a separate signup form for Tryouts in early February.

Variety Show Registration '23-'24

Join this fun PTSA sponsored club that takes place during lunch recesses on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from March 1st - June 7th. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejeB78hS-zuzQWWaaioxopZIktmn9iN25W9dJzjPeudye6Xw/viewform" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Register here</a>. Students earn tokens for milestones, and those who earn marathon and ultramarathon status, will receive a principal certificate and surprise visit in their classroom!

2024 Running Club

Take the bi-weekly <a href="https://www.mathinaction.org/cherry-crest-elementary.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;">Math Challenge here</a> (scroll to the bottom of the page for the calendar and submission forms) to challenge your student at home. No registration is required. Earn a Math Challenge certificate if students complete 10 of the challenges!

Math Challenge

About <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EzdG3oGwwjDH2pO38wvT-J0hekc77O3FFfQrK0nmx5o/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Robotics Club - First Lego League</a> (READ THIS before you submit an application!) UPDATE - We are at capacity. You are welcome to submit an application to join our waitlist. Team coaches will reach out if there's availability.Robotics is in full gears preparing for competition in early December. If you don’t hear from us, it means we are full. Join us to explore Cherry Crest First Lego League Robotics Club with your student. This club is only for 4th &amp; 5th grade for the fall 2024 season.Season starts in August and runs to December. Meeting commitment:&nbsp;3 hours a week, 2 hours in-person for coding, 1 hour zoom meeting for research presentation.Meeting date/time: Tuesday 3:30-6pm (a 2 hour block during this time for in-person meeting. This is not going to change. 1 hour online meeting date/time will be determined by individual teams.) Let your student participate in the best robotics competition to gain confidence and exposure that is fun and memorable!<ul><li>Build coding &amp; robotics skills</li><li>Motivate your student to be a problem solver</li><li>Learn teamwork and how to work together with peers</li><li>Develop research &amp; presentation skills</li></ul>

FLL Robotics Club (G4 & G5) Fall 2024

Classes are held on Wednesday, from 12:15-1:15 pm<ul><li>Oct 9, 2024–Dec 11, 2024 (10 sessions, No class Nov 27)</li><li>More info: https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/Soccer-Club</li></ul>

Soccer Club (2024 Fall)

At Blaze Robotics Academy our passion is to inspire a love for science, technology, engineering and math in kids! Our after school program offers fun and educational hands-on learning experiences that inspire kids to explore the exciting world of STEM through the engaging platforms of robotics and coding.&nbsp; Class are held on Thursday, from 2:30-4:00 pmOct 11, 2024–Dec 20, 2024 (10 sessions, No class Nov 28)More info: https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/VEX-Robotic-Club/

VEX Robotics Clubs (2024 Fall)

PANW offers Spanish immersion classes for students who wish to get a head-start before high school andhave fun while learning a language. We use a curriculum that is carefully designed by language expertsaccording to ACTFL standard. Students are introduced to new vocabulary and their correct pronunciationperiodically following a theme. Cultural lessons are infused while expanding vocabulary. Lessons areconstructed around five elements for elementary students: Total Physical Response Activities, Songs, Games,Crafts and Culture. Inspired by Montessori system, groups are organized by language level and age and workin groups or one to one to maximize learning outcome. Beginners/Intermediate level welcome. Classes are held on Wednesday, from 12:15-1:15 pm<ul><li>Oct 9, 2024–Dec 18, 2024 (10 sessions, No class Nov 27)</li><li>More info: https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/Drama-club</li></ul>

Spanish Lesson (2024 Fall)

Step into the spotlight! Beyond the stage Youth is coming to Cherry Crest to have Drama Club! Classes are held on Wednesday, from 12:15-1:15 pm<ul><li>Oct 16, 2024–Dec 18, 2024 (10 sessions, No class Nov 27)</li><li>More info: https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/Drama-club</li></ul>

Drama Club (2024 Fall)

Classes are held on Thursday, from 2:30-4:00 pmOct 17, 2024–Dec 19, 2024 (10 sessions, No class Nov 27)More info: https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/Magic-Clubs/

Magic Clubs (2024 Fall)

Beginners through advanced players are welcome at Chess Club! Make new friends while learning chess skills and practicing together each week. Chess has been proven to improve focus and critical thinking! In our classroom, chess is also a fun game where we build confidence, socialize, and practice sportsmanship. Meetings are held on Tuesday, maximum 2 Classrooms from 2:30-3:15 pm More info: https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/Chess-Club/

Chess Club (2024 Fall)

What is FPS? Future Problem Solvers (FPS) is a six step global problem solving process for grades 4-12. This program helps students develop○ Critical and creative thinking skills○ A vision for the future○ Leadership skills and role.This program includes Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS), Scenario Performance (ScP), and Scenario Writing (ScW).○ Students can participate in the ones that they’re interested in Classes are held on Thursday, from 3:30-4:15 pmOct 11, 2024–Dec 19, 2024 (10 sessions, No class Nov 28)More info: <a href="https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/future-problem-solving-club/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Future Problem Solving Club – CHERRY CREST ELEMENTARY PTSA (cherrycrest-ptsa.org)</a>

Future Problem Solving Club (2024 Fall)

Register your K-5th grade student for the '24-'25 Passport Club with Checkpoints the last Friday of each month, starting in October. Passport Club is a lunchtime club, so kids never miss out. Dates: Last Friday of the month during lunchtime. Cost: The Passport Club is sponsored by the PTSA and is free of charge. How it works: <ul><li>All students registered will have the option to receive a paper map study guide or a digital copy through the PTSA website.</li><li>Every month the kids will be given new countries to learn about.</li><li>Students will also be assigned their own passport, kept at school, where they can receive postage stamps for answering questions regarding each month’s countries.</li><li>This is a 5 level learning program designed to encourage more learning with each year of participation.</li></ul>

Passport Club [2024-2025]

Weekly meetings teaching math concepts, geared towards competition math. Separated into Class 1 and Class 2, Class 1 for 4th and 5th graders and Class 2 for 2nd and 3rd (student can move freely between classes if material is too easy/difficult).Meetings are held on Wednesdays, Class 1 from 1:30-2:15 pm, Class 2 from 2:15-2:45 pm. More info: https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/math-club/

Math Club (24-25)

Register your 1st-5th grade student for the 2024-2025 Spelling Bee happening on November 6th from 6-9pm. The Spelling Bee finals willl be heald on February 5, 2025 the Champion representing Cherry Crest will move on to the county competition. Date:November 6th from 6pm to 8pm at Cherry Crest. Cost:The Spelling Bee is sponsored by the PTSA and is free of charge. For more details about the Spelling Bee, download the Word list, study tips, and FAQ, please visit the Spelling Bee page on the Cherry Crest PTSA Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/spelling-bee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/spelling-bee</a>&nbsp;.&nbsp;

Spelling Bee 2024 - 2025

Dear Cherry Crest 4th &amp; 5th Grade Parents,Cherry Crest Robotics club is excited to invite your child to a special after-school STEM session led by local high school student volunteers!This session will introduce students to NASA’s SLI program, rocket-building basics, and robotics and aeronautics concepts, in a fun, hands-on interactive way.The session will take place 3/18/2025, 4:30-5:30pm

NASA STEM Session for 4th & 5th Grade Students 

Weekly meetings teaching math concepts, geared towards competition math. Separated into Class 1 and Class 2, Class 1 for 4th and 5th graders and Class 2 for 2nd and 3rd (student can move freely between classes if material is too easy/difficult).Meetings are held on online Wednesdays, Class 1 from 1:30-2:15 pm, Class 2 from 2:15-2:45 pm. More info: https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/math-club/

Math Club (Spring Semester 2025)

About<a href="https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/fll/explore/challenge-and-resources?utm_source=first-inspires&amp;utm_medium=fll-game-season&amp;utm_campaign=fle-registration-022" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> First Lego League</a> (READ THIS before you submit an application! It has a lot of information about the last season FLL information.) Join us to explore Cherry Crest First Lego League Robotics Club with your student. This club is only for 3rd, 4th &amp; 5th grade for the Spring 2025 semester (April 10 - May 30). If the club is running successfully, we will request school to provide space for June.FLL new Season topic release in August and runs to December. We will discuss how to join the FLL season later June. Meeting commitment:&nbsp;1.5 hours a weekMeeting date/time: Thursday 3:30-5:00pm in person Capacity:30 students. Fees:$125 for new members, $25 for returning Robotics club members Let your student participate in the best robotics competition to gain confidence and exposure that is fun and memorable!<ul><li>Build coding &amp; robotics skills</li><li>Motivate your student to be a problem solver</li><li>Learn teamwork and how to work together with peers</li><li>Develop research &amp; presentation skills</li></ul>

FLL Robotics Club (G3-G5) Spring 2025

Take the bi-weekly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mathinaction.org/cherry-crest-elementary.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;">Math Challenge here</a>&nbsp;(scroll to the bottom of the page for the calendar and submission forms)&nbsp;to challenge your student at home.Earn a Math Challenge certificate if students complete 10 of the challenges!

Math Challenge [2024-2025]

Class assignments will be sent to families via e-mail by 11:00am.

Classroom Assignments emailed to families

Principal’s Pops and Playdate from 6-7pm on the Cherry Crest Field. <ul><li>You will be able to see where your new classroom is located. </li><li>Your child's teacher will let you know if school supplies should be dropped off ahead of the first day, which can occur during this event. </li><li>However, for most, school supplies will come to school with your child on the first day of school.</li></ul>

Principal Pops

[No School] Labor Day

<ul><li>Please be in the building by 8am. Parents and guardians are welcome to go to their child’s classroom on the first day of school.&nbsp;</li><li>Please join the principals and PTSA for a welcome coffee in the cafeteria at 8:10 after dropping your child off in their classroom!</li></ul>

[G1-G5] 1st Day of School & Parents Welcome Coffee

Join Cherry Crest teachers/staff and the PTSA for an ice cream social on Sept 4th from 3-4pm. <ul><li>Learn more about upcoming events, activities, and more your student can participate in.</li><li>Meet your student's teacher in person.</li><li>Learn how you can volunteer at the school.</li></ul>

Ice Cream Social

<ul><li>Parents/guardians are welcome to bring their child to their Kindergarten classroom on their first day for a quick glimpse of the classroom, and to take a photo of your student.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Join the PTSA and Principal Stedman for a Welcome Coffee after to meet other Kindergarten parents and learn more about upcoming events and activities happening this school year.</li></ul>

[Kindergarten] 1st Day of School & Welcome Coffee

Before signing up all volunteers must complete a training with Mrs. Lux and have a current background check (go here if you need to&nbsp;<a href="https://bsd405.org/get-involved/volunteer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">complete a background check</a>) on file with Bellevue School District (renewed every 3 years). When you volunteer, check-in via the Lobby Guard computer in the Main Office.If you have not been trained please e-mail Mrs. Lux at luxja@bsd405.org to learn when the next training will be held. Thanks!

Library Volunteer 2024-25

Curriculum Night (parents)<ul><li>Hear from your student's teacher about the upcoming year including what will be covered in the curriculum</li><li>Learn about upcoming activities and events the PTSA has planned including field trips, school experiences, family events, and more</li><li>Hear from Principal Stedman about the upcoming year &amp; what's ahead</li><li>Make connections with other parents/guardians in your student's class</li><li>Childcare is possible, but requires volunteers. If you know of high school volunteers, please have them signup below.</li></ul>

[G3-G5] Curriculum Night

Curriculum Night (parents)<ul><li>Hear from your student's teacher about the upcoming year including what will be covered in the curriculum</li><li>Learn about upcoming activities and events the PTSA has planned including field trips, school experiences, family events, and more</li><li>Hear from Principal Stedman about the upcoming year &amp; what's ahead</li><li>Make connections with other parents/guardians in your student's class</li><li>Childcare is possible (must be potty trained), but requires volunteers. If you know of high school volunteers, please have them signup below.</li></ul>

[K-G2] Curriculum Night

Come dressed to impress for Picture Day at Cherry Crest.<ul><li>Students will take individual and class photos.</li><li>Retake Picture Day is Tuesday, November 19th in case your student can't make this day.</li></ul>Volunteers are needed to help bring students to the picture area and help them look their best before photos. <ul><li>Please ensure you have <a href="https://www.bsd405.org/community/volunteer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">your background check complete from the Bellevue School District</a> before signing up for a volunteer slot.</li></ul>

Class and Individual Photo Day

Arrive at 6:30pm for light bites and a time to catch up and meet new friends. At 7pm, the meeting will start.<ul><li>You'll get to hear about all the upcoming events and activities the PTSA has planned this school year.</li><li>Share your feedback and thoughts on school and PTSA ongoings.</li><li>Hear an update from Principal Stedman and Teacher PTSA Representatives.</li><li>All can attend, members can vote.</li></ul>

PTSA General Meeting [Oct]

Hello 5th&nbsp;Grade Families!Each month one grade level of Cherry Crest families show appreciation for our outstanding educators&nbsp;by providing&nbsp;food, beverages and paper products for all teachers and staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;Most&nbsp;items can be sent in with your student&nbsp;to be dropped off in the Main Office.&nbsp;The office staff can get it where it needs to go. Thank you in advance for helping us carry on this tradition of gratitude.&nbsp;Together we strenghten our community! Sincerely,Lauren Helmers and Faranak SorooshianPTSA Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs

October Staff Appreciation: Grade 5 Families

Volunteer at our carnival to help with games, food concessions, ticket sales, setup, and cleanup. Middle and high school students can earn volunteer hours. As a thank you, you'll receive 5-10 free tickets to use on games, the obstacle course, the Principal Pie experience, and delicious snacks like popcorn, cotton candy, pizza, and snow cones for every Shift you work. Your support makes a big difference to ensuring our families have a great time—thank you!

Carnival

[No School] Professional Development Day

Help the school nurses perform &amp; manage the process for student hearing tests.

Hearing Screening Volunteers

The much beloved Family Engineering Night is back!&nbsp;<ul><li>Bring the whole family to work on 9 new engineering challenges, meet 4 robotics teams, and program with 2 kinds of robots.&nbsp;</li><li>Families will make trampolines, seed delivery mechanisms, bridges, conveyer belts, self-moving cars, and engineer how to keep a penguin egg safe, among other challenges.&nbsp;</li><li>Families are encouraged to enjoy this night together combining adult world knowledge with kid creativity for the best engineering solutions.</li></ul>

Family STEM Night

Ms. Nolan's class will be celebrating fall holidays on Thursday, October 31 from 1-2:15 pm. Students will be participating in a variety of activity stations that they can rotate through at their choosing. Ms. Chu and Ms. Mykela will be hosting an alternative if you do not want your child to participate in the classroom party. To volunteer in the classroom you must have a background check on file with the school (for more information: <a href="https://www.bsd405.org/community/volunteer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bsd405.org/community/volunteer</a>)

Nolan 2nd Grade Fall Party

Ms. Sabreena's class will be celebrating their Fall Festival Party shortly and we are looking for 6 parent volunteers to help with activity stations. Party DetailsDate: Thursday, October 31stTime: 12:40pm arrival for volunteers (party will be from 1-2:15 pm)Volunteer Role: To aid the students with the various activity stations in the classroom <ul><li>📝 If you'd like to donate supplies, please take a look at our wish list here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3HZW9CAYGM9U?ref_=wl_share" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3HZW9CAYGM9U?ref_=wl_share</a></li></ul> <ul><li>🙋 If you're interested in volunteering in the classroom, please ensure you have a background check on file with the school. For more details, please visit: <a href="https://www.bsd405.org/community/volunteer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bsd405.org/community/volunteer</a></li></ul>

[G-2] Ms. Awad - Fall Festival Party

We will be visiting Brightwater Education Center&nbsp;on Thursday, October 31st from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We need 6 parents/caregivers from each class as chaperones to help watch the students. Volunteers need to be in the classroom at 8:45 am. When you arrive please check in at the office before going to the classroom.Please sign up if you are interested in volunteering and you have a current background check with Bellevue School District.

5th Grade - Ms. Hemker's and Ms. Sung's classes - 10/31 Field Trip to Brightwater Plant

Chrerry Crest 2024 - 2025 Spelling Bee Preliminary round will take place on November 6, 2024.

Spelling Bee Preliminary High School

Hello 4th&nbsp;Grade Families! Each month one grade level of Cherry Crest families show appreciation for our outstanding educators&nbsp;by providing&nbsp;food, beverages and paper products for all teachers and staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;Most&nbsp;items can be sent in with your student&nbsp;to be dropped off in the Main Office.&nbsp;The office staff can get it where it needs to go. Thank you in advance for helping us carry on this tradition of gratitude.&nbsp;Together we strenghten our community! Sincerely,Lauren Helmers and Faranak SorooshianPTSA Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs

November Staff Appreciation: Grade 4 Families

We will be visiting Brightwater Education Center&nbsp;on Thursday, November 7th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.We need 6 parents/caregivers from each class as chaperones to help watch the students.Volunteers need to be in the classroom at 8:45 am. When you arrive please check in at the office before going to the classroom.Please sign up if you are interested in volunteering and you have a current background check with Bellevue School District.

5th Grade - Ms. Tamayo and Mr. Regala classes - 11/07 Field Trip to Brightwater Plant

Help us make a memorable night for our community! Student helpers 5th-12th grade welcome and encouraged to volunteer!

Fall Movie Night 2024

[No School] Veterans Day

[Please Read Thoroughly] Hello parents, We are excited to announce that our 2nd grade students will be visiting the Pacific Science Center on November 14th! This will be our first field trip of 2024-2025 school year. Students will be exploring the Pac Sci freely at their own pace with teachers/chaperones and experience hands-on exhibits and activities. Your help is much appreciated on this trip! We can have up to 6 chaperones per class. Please sign up for your spot under your teacher's name. Our school office will be checking each chaperone's background clearance status prior to the trip date, so I highly recommend you sign up for your spot as soon as possible. Thank you for your support! **Please make sure all volunteers need to <a href="https://bsd405.org/get-involved/volunteer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">get a background check</a> before they can volunteer. <ol><li>Click the plus sign before "Parent and Legal Guardian School Day Support"</li><li>Click the Green Button that says "Parent or Legal Guardian Volunteer"</li><li>It will take you to Sterling Volunteers page to start the background check process.</li></ol> Your clearance is valid for 3 years. If you believe you have done the background check around 3 years ago, it's a good idea to check the status of your clearance. Parents&nbsp;without&nbsp;BSD background clearance,&nbsp;please do not volunteer for any school events.&nbsp;If you already signed up for an event, we ask you to remove your name so others can sign up until you are BSD background cleared. [Field Trip Detail] Date: November 14th, ThursdayTime: 9:30 am - 1 pm (Lunch at the venue)Venue: Pacific Science CenterTransportation: Two school buses [Timeline] Chaperones must arrive at Cherry Crest by 9:10 am <ul><li>9:15-9:25 am Boarding on buses </li><li>9:30 am Buses depart CC</li><li>9:55 am Buses arrive at Pac Sci</li><li>10 am-12 pm Explore the Pac Sci</li><li>12-12:30 pm Lunch at the covered area with tables</li><li>12:30 pm Buses depart venue</li><li>1 pm Buses arrive at CC</li></ul> We will be having lunch at the venue. You can either send or order a sack lunch for your student(s). You will be receiving a Parent Authorization Form and a Sack Lunch Order Form soon. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you,Alicia Bae l G2 CE Repzoe5683@hotmail.com425-466-8416

[G-2] Field Trip 11/14, Pacific Science Center / Volunteer Signup 

Volunteers needed -&nbsp;Orienteering&nbsp;Field trip – Monday, November 18th On Monday, November 18th all Cherry Crest 5th&nbsp;graders will be taking part in an&nbsp;orienteering&nbsp;activity at Bridle Trails with Eric Bone, owner of Meridian Geographics in Seattle.&nbsp;Students will be working in teams (with one adult chaperone per group) to find the markers throughout the park.&nbsp;We will be looking for chaperones from each class to help guide students through the forest and help them navigate from about 8-12pm.&nbsp;If you are interested in volunteering, please be aware that you will be&nbsp;actively participating&nbsp;to keep up with your group (walking and running).&nbsp;NOTE: Parents&nbsp;without&nbsp;BSD background clearance,&nbsp;please do not volunteer to sign up for any school events.&nbsp;If you already signed up for an event, we ask you to remove your name so others who are background cleared can sign up. We'd love to have you join us on this fun activity!&nbsp;The kids (and adults) always enjoy it and it will be great to get the kids outside, rain or shine!Volunteers need to be in the classroom at 8:10am. When you arrive please check in at the office before going to the classroom.Please sign up if you are interested in volunteering and you have a current background check with Bellevue School District.

G5 Orienteering Field Trip to Bridle Trails! Volunteers Needed!

If your child missed Picture Day in September or you'd like your student to take another photo to be used in the Yearbook, please have them let their teacher know. We'll be taking students out of class to retake their photos.

Retake Picture Day

<a href="https://www.cherrycrest-ptsa.org/art-reflections-2024-2025/?utm_source=mailpoet&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=chatter-newsletter-2024_11_22" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Submit your art by Nov 22nd</a>. Displays will be up from December 9-13 outside the Cherry Crest library.

Art Reflection Submissions Due

Our Charger Staff are powering through these cold, dark days. Please sign up to donate coffee pods to the staff lounge. You can use the link to send them directly, or you can purchase them on your own and bring them to the main office.Thanks for helping support and encourage all the teachers and staff!

Donate Coffee!

[No School] Thanksgiving Holiday

Please sign up for a volunteer opportunity to take pictures of our students as they witness and interact with the animals at Animal Encounters. A phone camera will do just fine - feel free to bring whatever kind of camera. More details below. Background Check In order to work/volunteer on premises at the school (in the class, library, or PTSA events), you'll need to complete a background check.Volunteer Info: <a href="https://www.bsd405.org/community/volunteer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bsd405.org/community/volunteer</a>Background check registration link: <a href="https://app.sterlingvolunteers.com/en/Candidates/Account/Register" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://app.sterlingvolunteers.com/en/Candidates/Account/Register</a> Event Details Date: Monday, December 9thNolan Volunteer Time: 7:50-8:55 AMHanson Volunteer Time: 8:50 AM - 9:55 AMLocation: Cherry Crest School - Room 117 Animal Encounters Details AMAZING ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS&nbsp;​"Are your students studying how animal’s bodies and behavior uniquely help them to survive? We can bring a variety of creatures with some of the most amazing adaptations on the planet. This gives your students a chance to witness and interact with these animals up close and right in the classroom!Includes: Giant Vinegaroon, Blue Tongue Skink, Nine Banded Armadillo, Brazilian Rainbow Boa, Bennett's Wallaby, hognose snake....&nbsp;Animal line-up is flexible." Thank you for your support!

[G-2] Animal Encounters - Nolan & Hanson - Volunteers for Picture-Taking

We're looking for four volunteers to help with a class party celebrating winter holidays in Ms Nolan's 2nd Grade Class. As a reminder, you must have a background check on file with the Bellevue School District and Cherry Crest's main office prior to volunteering.

Nolan 2nd Grade Winter Class Party

Ms. Sabreena's class will be enjoying the ❄️ Winter Party ❄️ on Dec 13th and we are looking for 4 parent volunteers to help with activity stations. Party DetailsDate:&nbsp;Friday, December 13thTime:&nbsp;12:40pm arrival for volunteers (party will be start at 1:00 PM)Volunteer Role:&nbsp;To set up the class room and aid the students with the various activity stations in the classroom <ul><li>🙋 If you're interested in volunteering in the classroom, please ensure you have a background check on file with the school. For more details, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bsd405.org/community/volunteer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bsd405.org/community/volunteer</a></li></ul>

[G-2] Ms. Awad - Winter Party

Please sign up for a volunteer opportunity to take pictures of our students as they witness and interact with the animals at Animal Encounters. A phone camera will do just fine - feel free to bring whatever kind of camera. More details below. Background Check In order to work/volunteer on premises at the school (in the class, library, or PTSA events), you'll need to complete a background check.Volunteer Info: <a href="https://www.bsd405.org/community/volunteer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bsd405.org/community/volunteer</a>Background check registration link: <a href="https://app.sterlingvolunteers.com/en/Candidates/Account/Register" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://app.sterlingvolunteers.com/en/Candidates/Account/Register</a> Event Details Date: Friday, December 13thAwad Volunteer Time: 7:50-8:55 AMGibbs Volunteer Time: 8:50 AM - 9:55 AMLocation: Cherry Crest School - Room 117 Animal Encounters Details AMAZING ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS&nbsp;​"Are your students studying how animal’s bodies and behavior uniquely help them to survive? We can bring a variety of creatures with some of the most amazing adaptations on the planet. This gives your students a chance to witness and interact with these animals up close and right in the classroom!Includes: Giant Vinegaroon, Blue Tongue Skink, Nine Banded Armadillo, Brazilian Rainbow Boa, Bennett's Wallaby, hognose snake....&nbsp;Animal line-up is flexible." Thank you for your support!

Event Name	Date	Time
Teacher Appreciation: Snack + Food Donations	Friday, May 2	6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Walk-A-Thon 2025!	Friday, May 9	11:15 AM - 5:15 PM
[G-2] Field Trip: Awad & Hanson - Bellevue Botanical Garden / Volunteer Signup	Monday, May 12	8:40 AM - 11:55 AM
[G-2] Field Trip: Nolan & Gibbs - Bellevue Botanical Garden / Volunteer Signup	Tuesday, May 13	8:40 AM - 11:55 AM
[No School] Memorial Day	Monday, May 26	12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Kindergarten Field Trip - Woodland Zoo	Friday, May 30	9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Event Name	Date	Time
PTSA General Meeting [June]	Tuesday, June 3	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
[No School] Juneteenth	Thursday, June 19	12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Last Day of School	Monday, June 23	8:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Cherry Crest PTSA '24-'25 Calendar

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