eBlast Aug 14 2026 - Cherry Chase PTA Newsletter

Inside This eBlast

• Welcome Back Chargers
• TK/Kinder Playdate (Aug 15)
• Cherry Chase PTA Community Picnic & Resource Fair(Aug 21)
• Join the PTA
• Volunteers Needed
• Get Volunteer Clearance
• PTA Leadership Team

Welcome Back Chargers

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! This weekly email newsletter is intended to keep all Cherry Chase families informed of PTA programs, events, and ways to be involved with their child's education. All parents and guardians of registered students are automatically signed up to receive the eBlast, but you can also subscribe to the eBlast here

Incoming TK/Kinder Playdate (PTA Hosted) -Aug 15

Saturday, August 15th, 2026

Playdate Time: 10.00 AM - 12PM

Cherry Chase PTA invites you to a TK/Kinder playdate on Sat Aug 15, 10am - 12pm. We will gather in the fenced Kindergarten yard along Grape Ave near Hudson Way.

Come meet new friends and get excited for school the next day! We will have name tags and the class lists available to help students and grown ups find classmates.

Hope to see many of you on the 15th!

Cherry Chase PTA Community Picnic & Resource Fair- Aug 21

Cherry Chase PTA Community Picnic: 5:30–7:30 PM

Resource Fair: 5:30–6:30 PM

Kick off the new school year with an evening of fun, food, and community! Bring a picnic blanket, reconnect with friends, meet new families, and let the kids play on the Cherry Chase playground and fields.

Skip cooking dinner—we will have food trucks on site offering delicious dinner options and sweet treats for dessert! (Bring some money for the food; they accept cash, credit, paypal or venmo)!

While you're there, be sure to stop by the PTA Resource Fair to discover the many programs, events, and volunteer opportunities that make Cherry Chase such a special place. Meet PTA leaders, ask questions, and find ways to get involved that fit your interests and schedule. Whether you have a few hours each month or just a little time throughout the year, there’s a place for everyone!

Join the Cherry Chase Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Today!

Cherry Chase is an amazing school - and we need YOUR help to keep it that way! 

Purchase your PTA membership at our website: https://cherrychasepta.org/why-join

Your $11/individual or $17/family yearly PTA membership supports school programs, community events, teacher appreciation, and sooo much more. For more information email membership@cherrychasepta.org

Bring Art to Cherry Chase Kids - Volunteer for SPARK



SPARK is Cherry Chase Elementary School’s parent-led visual arts program. Over the course of five years, K-5th grade students take an art-themed journey guided by curriculum and explore six fun lessons learning about and creating art. Each lesson introduces an art concept (like line, shape, or color) and highlights diverse artists and their engaging art. Join the SPARK program - volunteers are welcome anytime! Contact us at spark@cherrychasepta.org

Support Cherry Chase Teachers - Join the Hospitality Team



Do you like to shower your kids' teachers with appreciation? We're looking for parents who can do tasks like buy donuts and coffee, set up Teacher Trimester Treats, and pick up/set up Staff Dinners, etc. Many hands make light work! Our fantastic team of volunteers coordinate and share the workload so everyone has a job they're excited for. For more information - email us at hospitality@cherrychasepta.org.

Get Cleared to Volunteer in Cherry Chase Classrooms



Want to volunteer at Cherry Chase? Get cleared now so you’re ready to help throughout the year!

✓ TB Clearance

✓ Fingerprinting

✓ Mandated Reporter Training

Once complete, submit your documents through Better Impact. For more details visit https://cherrychasepta.org/volunteer or https://www.sesd.org/about-usnew/departments/human-resources/volunteers

Get started today because the process takes some time!

Meet Your PTA Leadership Team



We’re parents and volunteers working together to support our students, teachers, staff, and Cherry Chase community.  Find us and say hello - we’d love to work with you!  

https://cherrychasepta.org/about/leadership-team