Inside this eBlast
- Back-to-School Family Playdate
- Support Our School, Support Each other
- First PTA meeting of the school year
- Room Parent Volunteers needed
- Volunteer with The PTA
- The Value of PTA Membership
- How Does California’s Education System Work?
- Cherry Chase Chess Club
Upcoming Events
- Fri, Sep 10 – Back to School Playdate- (5:00 pm-7:00 pm)
- Tue, Sep 14 – Teachers Learning Day- (Early Dismissal 12:45 pm)
- Wed, Sep 15 – PTA meeting- (7:00 pm -8:30 pm)
PTA Donations at work
In addition to supplementing school supplies, your PTA donations are used to fund many things your children use in their classroom, from books to learning tools to educational decorations.
New teachers and teachers changing grades are given funding to make sure they have everything they need. Existing teachers are given per student funds and grant opportunities to try out new learning activities and equipment. Thanks to everyone for your past and future donations!
Support Our School, Support Each other
A lot is going on right now in Cherry Chase. Please read the school newsletters and do your best to follow COVID safety protocols and to understand that our school and staff are, frankly, doing an amazing job. Together we can stay safe and keep our in person learning going.
Room Parent Volunteers needed
We are looking for one room parent for each classroom to facilitate PTA communications to families and lend support to our teachers for the school year. It’s a fun role! If you want to be a part of your child’s classroom and build stronger relationships with Cherry Chase families, please contact the PTA Room Parent Coordinator, Jackie Tom at roomparent@cherrychasepta.
From The PTA
Back-to-School Family Play Date
September 10, 2021
5:00pm – 7:00pm
While it’s wonderful to see kids back on campus, this year is still different and special in it’s own way. In lieu of a formal Back-to-School Night, join other families for a Family Play Date on the Cherry Chase public park playground! Bring a picnic blanket and your dinner to enjoy on the grass – socially distanced and around your grade cohort.
Since this is after school hours and we are simply using the campus as a public park, there will be no access to restrooms or buildings. Please prepare accordingly and treat the school grounds with respect — anything you pack in, please pack out (including trash) and keep Cherry Chase clean.
“Attendance at PTA sponsored events requires completion of a waiver for each child annually.
Masks should be worn at all times, except when eating. Please maintain safe physical distancing while eating and drinking. Your attendance self-attests that you and your family are in good health and do not exhibit symptoms of COVID-19, have not been exposed to COVID-19 in the last 7 days and have not been tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
Extra Curricular Activities
Cherry Chase Chess Club
Cherry Chase Chess Club is excited to partner with AcademiCal Institute to host ONLINE and VIRTUAL Chess Club class options for all our students while we wait for our return to in-school Chess Club.
Please register for the classes here http://www.activityhero.
If you have any additional questions please email chess@cherrychasepta.org
Check the flier for more details
Volunteer with The PTA
1. Admin VP/Secretary – Urgent Need! An easy introduction to the PTA Board. Take meeting notes (evening/virtual), sign a few checks. An open position that is critical to our programs. Contact Michelle at president@cherrychasepta.org
2. Fall Festival: Scavenger hunt, contests and virtual puppet show were a blast last October. Help plan this year’s fall fun. Contact Carolynne at fallfestival@cherrychasepta.
3. Development: 2-3 volunteers needed — great option for parents looking to make a difference outside of school time. Choose Cherry Chase’s restaurant night, or help us get the word out about Giving Tuesday and corporate matching. Contact Terri at development@cherrychasepta.org
Other current volunteer openings :
Web Admin (includes e-store) technology@cherrychasepta.org
eBlast Proofreaders (online, M-W) Communications@cherrychasepta.
Reflections Art Contest Coordinator (start now) president@cherrychasepta.org)
Book Fair helpers (begins 9/24) bookfair@cherrychasepta.org)
Hospitality / Staff Appreciation (various dates) volunteercoordinator@
Project Cornerstone/ ABC Readers: projcornerstone@
First PTA meeting of the School Year
Cherry Chase Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meeting on
Wednesday, September 15, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/
Or dial: (US) +1 478-292-3654 PIN: 798 067 133#
This first meeting is a great introduction to our wonderful parent and school community. We’ll hear from Cherry Chase PTA and school leaders, explore “the ways of the Cherry Chase PTA” (including how the PTA spends funds), and find out about upcoming events for students and families.
Don’t forget to add the PTA Calendar link to your personal calendars and stay tuned with PTA events and school updates.
How Does California’s Education System Work?
How Does California’s Education System Work?
New to California, or to school, or even to the US? Even if you’d lived here for years, the CA education system may be a mystery to many. Thankfully there is an easy way to understand the system through ED100. https://ed100.org/ Titl
En español, https://ed100.org/lessons/
The Value of PTA Membership
PTA connects families and schools.
By joining the PTA, you show your children that school matters, and that you are invested in their success.
PTA works together with school to improve the education, health and safety of all our children as well supporting many other programs at school.
Click here to join and support Cherry Chase Community. Have Questions? Contact Deepa Jangity
