eBlast Aug 31 2026 - Cherry Chase PTA Newsletter

Inside This eBlast

• AfterSchool Program Enrollment Open
• Band Registration (Sep 4)
• Picture Day Volunteers (Sep 9 and 10)
• PTA Association Meeting (Sep 16)
• Join the PTA
• SPARK Volunteers Needed
• ABC Readers Volunteers Needed
• Hospitality Volunteers Needed
• Volunteer Clearance Requirements

Afterschool Program Enrollment Open

Afterschool Enrichment Programs are live. Please check the website for updated registration dates for programs and Afterschool Enrichment Scholarships are available

https://cherrychasepta.org/programs/after-school

Band Registration Opens Fri, Sep. 4

Judy Nelson will teach the After-School Band program for Cherry Chase students in Grades 3, 4, and 5. Students will learn how to play one of the following instruments: flute, clarinet, trumpet, alto saxophone, trombone and percussion.

• Beginner Band: Tue & Thu at 3:50 to 5:10pm
• Intermediate Band Tue & Thu at 4:50 to 6:10pm

Upcoming events:

• Band Try-It Session: Thu, Sept. 3 from 4-6pm (Multi)
• Band Registration Opens: Fri, Sept. 4 at 12pm

For details, complete the Band Interest Survey (link https://forms.gle/yvt5gAYpG4aQmX7GA ) to receive Band Info packet.(no obligation to enroll).

Band webpage will update with Registration steps.

Questions? Email band@cherrychasepta.org

Picture Day Volunteers Needed!

We are in need of parent volunteers to help support Picture Day on Wed. 9/9 and Thurs. 9/10 at Cherry Chase. If you can help and are SSD volunteer-cleared, please sign up for a 1.5 hour time slot here: Picture Day Parent Volunteer Sign Up 2026. No siblings, please. Thank you!

PTA Association Meeting - Wed, September 16th @ 7PM

The Cherry Chase PTA brings many exciting programs to our school like Fall Festival, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Walk-A-Thon, International Night, etc. Come see what we do and join the fun: 

PTA Association Meeting (OPEN TO ALL) Wed, Sept 16th @ 7pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ztj-wdsh-btm

Or dial: ‪(US) + 929-276-0371 PIN: 801 529 319#

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! Sign up here. Questions? Email us at spark@cherrychasepta.org

Become an ABC Readers volunteer

Are you interested in getting to know the kids in your child's classroom? The Project Cornerstone ABC Readers program is a great way to get involved! Volunteers read a book, lead discussions and conduct activities. We’ll be reading 7 books this year, with in-class sessions starting in late September or October. Training is provided, volunteer clearance required. Sign up here! All classes are open, but we especially need readers for K - Lindsey, Pierik; 3rd - Cossey, Smith, Strand; 5th - Sproule, K-2 SDC - Swim, Sy

Visit our Project Cornerstone page for more information. Questions? Email projcornerstone@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 Reported 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!