Our PTSA helps enrich the academic experience of every student at Cherry Crest. We raise funds, volunteer at events, and help build a vibrant community that’s more than just a school.
In Bellevue School District, budget shortfalls are overcome with levies, grants and local fundraising. Cherry Crest PTSA provides approximately $200,000 annually to support Cherry Crest Elementary students, families and staff. We have talented teachers who rely on these funds to maintain the educational programs distinguishing Cherry Crest Elementary as the #1 Bellevue Elementary school and the #4 Elementary school in Washington.
Our goal is to raise $400 per student to continue this crucial aid.
What we fund
Students in different grades get to experience different author visits, read-a-louds, or small group writing workshops. This enables students to learn from local renowned authors, get feedback on their own writing, and develop a love of reading and writing. [All Grades] [Free]
The PTSA and School invite special guests to help further students’ learning like with ToyMaker where a former science teacher runs toy building workshops for students. Or Animal Encounters where live animals come to the school and students learn more about nature and biology, first-hand. [All Grades] [Free]
Essential school staff help students stay safe on the playground, at arrival and dismissal, help teachers get extra time for curriculum planning, help with small group work in the classroom, run administrative tasks for teachers and the head office, and act as mentors for students. The PTSA helps pay for additional adult supervision and school staff that benefits everyone at the school and in the community. [All Grades] [Free]
Robotics Club –Participate in the nationally recognized First Lego League Robotics competition with your Cherry Crest friends. G4 & G5 students will build coding & robotics skills, gain confidence, learn problem solving, teamwork, and presentation skills in a fun and encouraging environment! [G4+] [$ for materials and competition]
Science Club – Get exposed to Science basics across Biology, Physics, Astrophysics, & Chemistry. Do hands-on experiments and gain a solid foundation for science before you head to Middle School. [G3+] [$ for materials]
Environmental Science Club – Get exposed to Environmental Science basics and dive deeper into how you can make a difference in the world. Explore what careers might be available if you love nature and science. Do hands-on experiments and group projects in preparation for sharing your end of club environmental projects with your peers at an optional all-school assembly. [G3+] [$ for materials]
Math Club – Strengthen your math skills with weekly online classes and enter optional math competitions with your peers. Boost critical thinking, foster teamwork, and build confidence in a fun and supportive environment. [G2+] [$ for competitions]
Math Challenge – Work with your student on bi-weekly math challenges and submit answers online at your own pace. 10 challenges completed earn your student an end of year certificate of achievement! [All Grades] [Free]
Passport Club – Learn about world geography and collect stamps for your passport every time you review that month’s countries during the in person check-in at school. Explore and learn together! [All Grades] [Free]
Running Club – Walk, skip, or run your way to better health every recess. Earn charms as you gain mileage and build healthy habits with your friends! [All Grades] [Free]
Reading Club – Dive into new books and fun adventures with your friends every week during Reading Club. [K-G2] [Free]
Art Club – Unleash your creativity and make new friends while exploring fun, imaginative, hands-on art projects! [All Grades] [$ for supplies]
Improve your student’s vocabulary and boost their confidence in public speaking in a fun, friendly competition. Winners at Cherry Crest advance to the regional Spelling Bee competition. [All Grades] [$ for competition entry]
Celebrate the end of the School year with outside games and activities. Challenge your friends and teachers to Sack Races, Archery, and Digging for Gold or get your face painted. It’ll be a fun day for everyone! [All Grades] [Free]
Submit your creative art work to the National PTSA Art contest and help your students develop their artistic literacy, confidence, and love of learning. Every year Cherry Crest students get honored in this national competition. [All Grades] [Free]
Relive fond memories from the school year with photos from your school yearbook including class parties, class pictures, and much more. [All Grades] [$]
Graduation Party – Have fun after the Grade 5 promotion ceremony with a grade-wide celebration. [G5] [Free]
Memory Book – Enjoy an extra special memory book for you and your 5th Grade classmates. Laugh, smile, and enjoy the baby pictures plus today pictures that show how much you’ve grown. [G5] [Free]
Safety Patrol – Help your student learn extra responsibility and gain confidence by joining the G5 Safety Patrol crew. These fearless 5th graders help direct traffic and keep our student body safe [G5] [Free]
Extra school supplies, classroom materials, and professional development funds to help our teachers and staff provide the best environment for our students.
Join the school for our 1st Carnival Fun-Raiser – where over 40 activities are planned including inflatable obstacle courses, large slides, face painting, balloon twisters, a photo booth, games where you can win prizes like dart throwing, putt putt, and much, MUCH more.
Raise much needed funds and health by walking around the school track with families and teachers. This year we’ll combine this annual Cherry Crest tradition with BINGO night!
Enjoy a hands-on STEM experience where booths, games, and activities await the whole family. Try the robot challenge or make invisible ink. You will be WOWED!
Learn about all the amazing and diverse ethnicities and cultures that make up the Cherry Crest population. Taste some delectable treats from this wonderful fair, watch some amazing traditional performances, and experience the joy of learning about and celebrating our global heritage in a fun and interactive environment!
Join us for a fun-filled evening where our incredibly talented and creative students will perform musical acts, dance routines, skits, and magic tricks. Don’t miss a memorable night filled with laughter, applause, and school spirit!
What better way to have fun than dancing the night away? From photo booths, to the limbo, fun music, to balloons and glow sticks, the School Dance is sure to be a fan favorite event of your student’s.
Help us shower our school staff and teachers with love, for all their hard work in making our school and student experience special, every single day. Throughout the year, we plan breakfasts, goody bags, snacks, and organize teacher gifts.
Connections often happen when you least expect it. Join us for our Movie Nights to mingle with parents while your students enjoy an age-appropriate entertaining movie at the school.
Reading is the ability to have knowledge at your fingertips. Our beloved annual Readathon promotes literacy and gives students an extra boost of motivation to read more, bringing the whole school together to clock their reading hours. Join us in celebrating the joy of reading!
Help us raise funds for our library and update our collection while purchasing new books for your students to enjoy at home!
Join your fellow students and the families for a night out at the ballpark. Discounted tickets are available so we can easily get together and root for our favorite Mariners team!
Come hear from the Principal and PTSA Co-Presidents during this welcome back to school coffee where you can mingle, connect, and grab light refreshments.
PTSA membership fees go back to the State PTSA to fund legislative action and overhead. Your PTSA membership enables you to vote on important local matters like events and budget for the year as well as sign up for after school activities and PTSA sponsored clubs.
We maintain a neighbor to neighbor fund to help those who may not be able to pay for student experiences and the Yearbook. We also donate back to the Community and help fund the Bellevue Quality Schools and Bellevue School Foundation, both of which help put money and bring programs for free back to Cherry Crest
We award outstanding volunteers with the WA State PTA’s highest award, the Golden Acorn.
To run as a non profit PTSA we must register with the State, submit an annual report, have insurance to use the school facilities, and prepare annual taxes.
We maintain an online newsletter, PTSA website, School Directory, and payments platform to run the PTSA.
We have two large fundraisers this year:
- Fall Outdoor Movie Night Fundraiser
- Spring Walkathon
Every dollar counts – please donate by October 15th!
Please also remember to submit your donations for corporate matching if that is available to you.
For those who submit corporate matches of $300 or more, you’ll get a Cherry Crest blanket. We have a limited supply, so please submit early.
Please send proof of corporate matching submissions here to claim your custom blanket.