eBlast Oct 21 2026 - Cherry Chase PTA Newsletter

Inside This eBlast

• Cherry Chase Diwali Event (Oct 23)
• Chagerwear Sale (Oct 19-30)
• Fall Festival Event (Oct 30)
• YearBook (Oct 31)
• Photo Session Fun Raiser (Nov 7)
• Join DirectorySpot & Stay Connected!
• Project Cornerstone Oct Update
• Volunteer Clearance Instructons

Cherry Chase Diwali Celebration

Cherry Chase PTA invites you to join us for a fun Diwali evening on Friday Oct 23rd, 2026 from 5.30pm-8.30pm in the Multi. 

We need a few helping hands from our wonderful parent community to assist the Diwali team. Even volunteering for a short time makes a big difference. Please sign up to volunteer HERE. Our main needs are for Multi setup- decorations, outdoor speakers and trash set up, assisting with crafts and kid henna station. 

Enjoy festive crafts, Indian food, Cherry Chase band, performances by Cherry chase students and alumni. Everyone is invited on the dance floor after the performances! 

While the event is free, pre-registration is required. Please REGISTER HERE.

Questions? Email us at Diwali@cherrychase.org

ChargerWear Sale NOW OPEN

ChargerWear Online Store is now OPEN and ready for your orders until October 30th at midnight. Browse through new and all-time favorite styles and show your Charger Pride! Do not forget to include siblings, grandparents and friends. Sample T-shirt is on display at the front office, please stop by to take a peak.

In addition Cherry Chase webstore is offering water bottle stickers and push-pop keychains year round!

Questions: chargerwear@cherrychasepta.org

Fall Festival (Oct 30)

Mark your calendars for our annual PTA Fall Festival on Oct 30 from 2:30-4:30 pm. This year, we are shaking things up and bringing some amazing science to the festival! Hold snakes, pet lizards, and touch a tortoise! Not a big fan of reptiles? No worries! We have NEW games and spooky crafts lined up! Come enjoy face painting, prizes, twisted balloons, delicious food, and of course pumpkins!

Buy your tickets, sign up for a volunteer shift, donate snacks to the food booth!

Gather up the whole family and don’t forget to sign your PTA waiver!

See our webpage for more details. 

Yearbook pre-orders are live at the lowest price until Oct 31!

The PTA yearbook captures Cherry Chase classrooms, activities, and special memories. Pre-order by October 31 to get 10% off!

Parent Action Items

• Pre-order now: Log in to TreeRing or create an account. Cherry Chase passcode: 1014702546291506.
• New to Cherry Chase? Stop by the PTA nook in the office to see last year’s yearbook.
• Want to Help? Volunteer for photography, editing, or coordination! Email yearbook@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.

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.

Project Cornerstone October Update

Volunteer readers are starting to visit classes and bringing these SEL lessons to our students! We are still looking for readers for Pierik, Bonilla, Swim, and Sy. Sign up here!

Grades 1-5: Capybara is Friends with Everyone

This Month’s Focus: Healthy Boundaries & Self-Acceptance

Capybara loves making friends, but learns that being a great friend doesn't mean changing who you are or trying to please everyone!

Grades TK/K: Gustavo the Shy Ghost

This Month’s Focus: Making a friend and sharing talents

Through this fun story, students are learning how to share their unique talents and use kindness to build positive friendships! 

See the family letters (Capybara, Gustavo) to continue the conversation at home.

Helping with a class party? You must be cleared to volunteer - Here's how!



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

Do it today because the process takes some time!