eBlast Nov 3 2026 - Cherry Chase PTA Newsletter

Inside This eBlast

• Trimester Treats Coming Up (Nov 12)
• Photo Session Fun Raiser (Nov 7)
• Direct Appeal KickOff (Dec 4)
• Fall Festival Update
• Join DirectorySpot & Stay Connected!
• Lunar New Year Celebration (Jan 29)
• Walkathon Volunteers Needed

Help Celebrate our Staff with Treats! 

We are closing in on the end of the 1st Trimester! Let’s come together and celebrate our Cherry Chase staff on Thursday, November 12th.

Sign up here to donate items -https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A4AC2BA1FFC16-67043291-cherry

Please note the timing for volunteers, 2 helpers to set up and 2 to help cleanup, is TBD.

For more information - hospitality@cherrychasepta.org

Family Photo Mini Sessions – $200

Capture beautiful family memories while supporting Cherry Chase Elementary!

Join us for a special Photo Mini Session Fundraiser with Ewa of May the Art Be With You Photography! Whether you're looking for updated family portraits, sibling photos, or holiday card pictures, this is a wonderful opportunity to capture special moments while giving back to our school.

Session Details:

• Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
• Location: Sunnyvale, CA
• Session Length: 15 minutes
• Includes: 5 digital images
• Cost: $200 per session
• 50% of proceeds go directly to Cherry Chase Elementary!

How to Register:

1. Reserve your photo session with Ewa.
2. Submit your $200 payment via the instructions in your confirmation email.
3. Your registration will be confirmed once payment has been received.

Space is limited, so reserve your session today! Get beautiful professional photos of your family while helping support the programs and activities that make Cherry Chase special.

Direct Appeal Drive and Class Challenge Kickoff

Cherry Chase PTA is asking for your support for our Direct Appeal fundraising drive. Your contributions support every student at school with science lab lessons, teacher grants, community events, field trips, and more!

The top 3 classrooms with the most participation by Dec 4 will win a donut party! The suggested amount is $160 for each student who attends Cherry Chase, but any amount is appreciated. Remember, your donation is spent at Cherry Chase and is 100% tax-deductible. Help us reach our goal of $30,000!

How to contribute:

1. By PayPal, Venmo, or credit card: Visit https://cherrychasepta.org/direct-appeal
2. By check: Pay to "Cherry Chase PTA," write your student’s name and teacher in the memo and drop it in the office
3. Contribute through your donor-advised fund or company portal using our FEIN, 94-6171785 or address (1138 Heatherstone Way, Sunnyvale 94087). Fill out this form by Dec 4 to get credit for the class challenge.

For more info, see our direct appeal website or email development@cherrychasepta.org.

Thank You for Coming to the Fall Festival!

Dear Cherry Chase Families,

The Fall Festival team wants to thank you, our amazing community, for your incredible support during the festival! We truly appreciate all of our volunteers' work, your generous food donations, and every ticket you bought. Your participation is what makes this event possible!

A special thanks to the parents who helped with setup and cleanup. With the limited time you had, you did a fantastic job, and the festival opened and ran right on time!

We hope everyone enjoyed all the activities and had a wonderful time during the festival!

See you next year!

Best,

Your Fall Festival Team:

Natalia - Food coordinator, Jessica - Prizes, Rebecca and Rachell - Crafts, Stephanie - Face Painting, Kristen - Volunteer Coordinator, Young - Tickets, Masha and Dmytro - Games and Operations

DirectorySpot Available — Stay Connected!

The Cherry Chase school directory gives parents quick access to contact information for classmates, families, teachers, and staff. It’s a convenient way to arrange playdates, coordinate carpools, or reach out to your child’s classmates’ families.

Want to be included in the Cherry Chase Directory?

Please fill out this form to submit your contact information and get connected through DirectorySpot.

The app is secure and limited to Cherry Chase parents, keeping our community connections easy and private. For more details, please refer to the flyer.

Questions? Email communications@cherrychasepta.org.

Lunar New Year Celebration 1/29/27: Performers & Volunteers Wanted!

Celebrate the Year of the Goat, symbolizing peace, harmony, and creativity, at Cherry Chase’s 11th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Friday, January 29, 2027, at Cherry Chase Multi!

We’re inviting students and families to be part of the festivities. Whether your child would like to participate in the chorus, fashion show, or other exciting performances, or you’d like to volunteer behind the scenes, we’d love your help in making this a memorable celebration!

Sign up HERE to register for performances or to volunteer!

Call for Walk-a-Thon & Auction Committee Members



Save the date! The Walk-a-Thon & Auction will be on Friday, April 2.

Planning is getting started and the committee has some open roles. Do you want to help determine the theme, have a say on the tshirt design, and make this wonderful event happen for our students and community? We are looking for a Food Co-Lead and Communications Lead. Contact wata@cherrychasepta.org to learn more or volunteer!