Category: PTSA News

Join us Tonight (Tuesday, October 5th) at 7:00pm on Teams to learn tips for getting the most out of Cherry Crest. Parents from each grade level (plus a BSD Virtual Academy parent) will answer your questions and share personal experiences to help your family flourish!

Cherry Crest families are invited to attend monthly virtual meetings hosted by Principal Dusty Steere and PTSA president Reetika Saxena. All chats are online via Microsoft Teams and include information from the principal as well as ample time for questions and comments.

In October, we will discuss elements of the Advanced Learning Program at Cherry Crest and include our school counselor and a multi-lingual facilitator.

Picture retake day will be November 23rd. Visit the website to learn more about ordering pictures in advance or to volunteer to help.

Come socialize with classmates and families on Saturday, October 9 at the Cherry Crest playground!

Cub Scout Pack 726 will run carnival games for the kids while PTSA volunteers make introductions, answer questions and more.

Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2021/22 theme “ I will change the World “

Entries will be collected on Wednesday the 17th of November 2021.

On Sunday, October 31st from 5pm-8pm, trick or treat at the homes of fellow Cherry Crest families. PTSA will provide a custom Google Map to all families.  Register by Monday, October 18th to include your home on the map.  Near or far, we’d love to include your home!  Find more information and register at: bit.ly/3AFSYqi

Would you like your children to learn the countries of the world? The Passport Club at Cherry Crest offers a multi-year introduction to world Geography. Learn more at http://passportclub.cherrycrest-ptsa.org

Cherry Crest PTSA is looking for 3 more members to represent us as voting delegates at the Virtual Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly on October 23-24.  Please send in your name to president@cherrycrest-ptsa.org before Oct 10, 2021, if interested.

Washington State Parent Teacher Association (WSPTA) is a non-profit organization that advocates for the well-being and education of all children.  This October PTA/PTSA members across Washington State will gather virtually to debate and vote on proposed or amended resolutions that impact WSPTA’s platform for advocacy.  During the two-day assembly, attendees can also attend education sessions focused on current issues and advocacy basics. Listen, learn, and lend your voice to issues important to your family!

Want to learn more, but not interested in being a voting delegate? All PTSA members are invited to register and attend online. The cost is $40.00. Not a PTA member yet? Join the Cherry Crest PTSA today and register to attend the Assembly!

We are excited to introduce a bi-weekly Math challenge open to all students grade K-5! The first challenge will be posted on Sep 24 at https://www.mathinaction.org/cherry-crest-elementary.html. Complete by October 7th. Solutions will be posted on October 8th.

For any questions, please contact mathprogram@cherrycrest-ptsa.org