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Charger Chatter September 15, 2020
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THIS WEEK
9/15 PTSA General Meeting @6:45pm (Teams Link)

LOOKING AHEAD
10/9 NO SCHOOL Professional Day
10/12-10/14 Early Release at 12:15pm
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PTSA News
First PTSA Meeting of the Year Is Tonight
The Cherry Crest Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) coordinates community building, fundraising and volunteer efforts across the school.

We encourage all families to join the CC PTSA! Official Membership is required to vote on CC PTSA spending, rules, and leadership and your dues support the Cherry Crest chapter, the State PTA, and the National PTA. But all Cherry Crest families (members or not) are welcome at PTSA general meetings and PTSA sponsored events! So please join us at our first Cherry Crest PTSA general meeting tonight, Tuesday, September 15th, via Microsoft Teams.

Join remotely - Teams Link
6:45-7:00pm - Get connected to meeting/socialize
7:00pm - General meeting starts

If you need tech help to attend the meeting please email techbuddies@cherrycrest-ptsa.org. We do not have a way to dial in for a voice-only connection.

Questions? Contact your PTSA Co-Presidents at president@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
Families Directory is Available Online!
The PTSA is excited to announce that a family directory is now available online this year! All Cherry Crest students (even those assigned to remote families) who gave the district permission to include their information will be listed.

You may have already received an invitation to set up your account. If not, just visit directory.cherrycrest-ptsa.org and select "RESET PASSWORD," specifying the email address you supplied to the district. You will receive a link to set a password, allowing you to access information from a web browser or iOS or Android app.

Note! The information is based on information provided by the district. We will refresh the content periodically during the year. If you have corrections to make, please use ParentVue. Questions? Email directory@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
Reflections Art Program
Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program. We invite Cherry Crest students to showcase their talents in visual arts, photography, music, dance, film, and literature by exploring the 2020-21 theme "I Matter Because . . .
Students with disabilities may receive special accommodation by entering the special artist division.

Students are encouraged to submit original work of art in one or more of the following categories:

  • Dance Choreography
  • Film Production
  • Literature
  • Music Composition
  • Photography
  • Visual Arts

More information about how to submit entries (planned for mid-November) will be shared in future issues of the Chatter.

Questions? See the PTSA website or email reflections@cherrycrest-PTSA.org.
School Photo Sessions Postponed
Currently, Bellevue School District is not allowing students or vendors on campuses within the district. This means we aren't currently scheduled to take school photos.

We are working with Lifetouch, our photographer partner, to schedule photos as soon as possible and also investigating alternate options. Updates will be sent out through the Chatter when we know more!
Volunteer Opportunities
Check the PTSA Website for the current list of volunteer opportunities!
Communications Team Seeks Newsletter Volunteer
Do you enjoy working with words? Like hearing news first? Looking for a flexible way to volunteer on your own schedule? Charger Chatter newsletter editors take turns condensing and formatting submissions to produce an informative weekly newsletter of interest to our families.

Please contact editor@cherrycrest-ptsa.org for more details!
Design Volunteer Needed for Cherry Crest PTSA Logo
Do you have experience with graphic design? The PTSA would like to create a PTSA variation of the Cherry Crest School Logo. Can you help?

Please contact editor@cherrycrest-ptsa.org for more details!
School News
Missed the Technology Pickup?
Equipment is no longer available for pickup from Cherry Crest.

Tech Center at Sammamish High School​
100 140th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98005

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00am to 3:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday:​​ 10:00am to 6:00pm

If you do not have transportation, please contact Ms. Erin Stedman. For technology support and inquires, please visit our district website.
District Information
Fall 2020 Guide for Families Available
Bellevue School District families are invited to explore the Fall 2020 Guide for Families (PDF). This guidebook is intended to provide you with information to support your student’s success as we begin the 2020-2021 school year.

Thank you for the flexibility and resilience you have shown since the spring. And thank you for being a part of the BSD community!
Other Cherry Crest Information
📣 Spirit Gear Store Currently Closed
About this newsletter
The Cherry Crest Charger Chatter is emailed to families and staff on Tuesday mornings. The deadline for submissions to the Chatter is the preceding Wednesday by 7pm. Read our submission guidelines.
Information contained in directories, Newsletters or membership lists published by Cherry Crest Elementary PTSA may not be used for purposes of solicitation either commercial, political or ideological or any other purpose not consistent with the Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers By-Laws.