Tag: chatter-2023-6-13

Congratulations Golden Acorn Award Recipients

Each year, the PTSA presents Golden Acorn Awards to volunteers who have given outstanding service to the Cherry Crest Comm(UNITY).

Awards were presented at the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, June 1st, graciously hosted by Cherry Crest Faculty & Staff to honor and thank all our school volunteers.

Congratulations and thank you to this year’s recipients:
Peggy Yu
Elena Razmpoosh
Katie McClintock

WISE Stem-themed Summer Camps

We have two things we’d love you to pass along to your parent community:

#1: Our popular STEM-themed summer camps sold out, but we were able to add more rock star teachers and classrooms at a new venue (Tyee Middle School in Bellevue), so we opened registration back up! www.wisecamps.com 

#2: We have limited spots for a Halloween-themed STEM night this fall on October 18th: https://wisecamps.com/minicamps/

Summer Camp Information (planning guide here!)

Running Club Ends June 16th

Let’s get those last miles in! Running club will conclude for the year on June 16th. The final awards will be handed out on June 20th. Congratulations to the 43 students who have run a marathon, or 2 or 3! Read more to find out who!

Math Challenge Completion

Math Challenge Program has completed this school year, we have 10 students who has completed at least 10 sets of Math Challenges, great work! Certificates and prizes have been distributed. We are looking forward for more participations next school year, keep up the great work all!

Volunteer to be our Advocacy Chair

Interested in learning more about how PTAs influence policies, laws and education outcomes? Volunteer to be our Advocacy Chair for the 2023-24 school year! Time commitment is 2 hours per month and includes voting rights as a member of the Cherry Crest PTSA Board of Directors. Contact legislativerep@cherrycrest-ptsa.org for more details.

Cherry Crest Environmental Impact Club taking their learning from classroom to community

These next generation changemakers from our school district were invited to share “Environmental Sustainability Education” with students (grade 2-6), at a local non-profit organization at Bellevue Northwest Art Centre (NWAC), recently. Students from the Environmental Impact Club are building two-way partnerships between the school and the wider community and sharing learnings around environmental stewardship, bringing energy conservation, recycling, composting and pollution prevention ideas with schools and communities.

Kudos to these creators of our future world, for making a positive impact on our environment and making their communities more sustainable.

Welcome New Families and Farewell Graduating Students

Dear Cherry Crest Elementary School Community,

As the school year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to all the new families joining our cherished Cherry Crest Elementary community. We are thrilled to have you as part of our school family and look forward to getting to know each and every one of you.

At Cherry Crest, we believe that strong connections and a supportive environment are the foundations for success. We are committed to providing your children with an exceptional educational experience filled with academic growth, creative exploration, and a sense of belonging. Our dedicated teachers and staff are eager to guide and nurture your children, helping them reach their full potential.

As we bid farewell to another incredible school year, we would also like to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude and best wishes to all the families who have been a part of our Cherry Crest community. We appreciate your unwavering support, active involvement, and the countless memories we have created together. May your summer be filled with joy, relaxation, and wonderful moments shared with loved ones.

To our extraordinary fifth graders, who are about to embark on an exciting new chapter in their educational journey, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations and wish you every success in middle school and beyond. Remember, the lessons you’ve learned and the friendships you’ve made at Cherry Crest will forever be a part of who you are.

As we embrace the summer break, we eagerly anticipate the return of familiar faces and the arrival of new ones when we reconvene in the fall.

Cherry Crest Elementary School thrives because of its vibrant community, and we are excited to continue building strong partnerships with all our families.

Wishing you a safe, rejuvenating, and fun-filled summer!

Get Ready for an Exciting G5 Promotion Event

5th Grade parents, please join us to celebrate all 5th graders! The event will take place on Wednesday, June 21, 8:30 – 9:45 AM.
8:30-9:20 am: Memorable Ceremony in the Café and Gym
9:20-9:45 am: Social in the Undercover Area
9:45 am: Magic show, outdoor games, pizza lunch (only for students and volunteers)

Chuck E. Cheese FUNdraiser

On Friday, June 16th Chuck E. Cheese Bellevue will donate up to 20% of the sales generated to the Cherry Crest PTSA. Invite your friends and family to join you for a fun way to end the week. Bring the attached flyer to Chuck E. Cheese for special deals.