eBlast Sep 22 2026 - Cherry Chase PTA Newsletter

Inside This eBlast

• Book Fair (10/6 -10/9)
• Starbird Dinner Fundraiser (10/7)
• Reflection Art Form Open (Oct 13)
• Cherry Chase Diwali Event (Oct 23)
• Join DirectorySpot & Stay Connected!
• After School Programs (New and Ongoing Open)

Mark Your Calendars: The Book Fair is Coming! (10/6-10/9)

We're excited to announce that the Fall Book Fair will run from Monday, October 5th to Friday, October 9th during Conference Week in the Cherry Chase Library!

It’s one of the most anticipated events of the school year for students—but we need volunteers to make it happen. Your help is crucial in making the Fair a truly unforgettable experience for our children. We hope you’ll consider offering your time and talents to get it running!

If you’re available to lend a hand at this upcoming event, please sign up here. Note: You need to be cleared to volunteer ahead of time. During the fair, we need help running the checkout, helping shoppers, organizing, and straightening the shelves. Before and after the fair on Thursday, October 1st and Tuesday, October 13th respectively, we need assistance setting up and packing up. If you have any questions, please email bookfair@cherrychasepta.org.

Starbird Fundraiser for Cherry Chase PTA (10/7)



Take a break from cooking and support Cherry Chase PTA at the same time! Purchase food in-person or online from Starbird (at 1241 W El Camino Real) on Wed, Oct 7th to raise money for Cherry Chase! Enter the COUPON CODE "GIVEBACK" upon ordering

Cherry Chase PTA Reflections Art Competition! Forms are now open!

Calling all Cherry Chase Charger artists, dancers, writers, photographers and musicians! You are invited to submit your artwork for Reflections, an art competition, sponsored by the National PTA. 

Entries are accepted in six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. 

The theme for the year 2026-27 is “What My Culture Means to Me”.

More Info Here: What My Culture Means to Me

You can also get more information at How to Craft an Entry

Entry forms can be found here.

More details, rules for this year, theme details can be found on the Reflections PTA page here.  

The last day to submit an entry is Oct 13, 2026.

Questions: email reflections@cherrychasepta.org

All participants must follow the Official Rules for Participation.

Calling All Cherry Chase Perfomers

Our Diwali Celebration is coming up on Friday, October 23, and we’re looking for students to take the stage! 

Does your child have a talent to share? We’re looking for solo/ small-group talent show performances as well as students interested in joining a group dance performance.

Come share your talent and help make our Diwali celebration extra special!

Please REGISTER HERE.

Sign up to participate and be part of the fun! We need volunteers to run the event smoothly. Please sign up to volunteer HERE.

Questions? Email us at Diwali@cherrychase.org

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.

Afterschool Program Enrollment Open

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

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

New Program: Give your child the gift of Spanish

After-School Spanish at Cherry Chase helps elementary students build language skills, confidence, communication abilities, and cultural awareness through fun, hands-on classes—giving them a strong foundation for Spanish in middle and high school.

Grades K-3 on Fridays 12:50-1:35 pm starting Friday, October 2 

Cost $355 (includes book)

Flyer

Registration link

Band Registration is Open

At Tue and Thu Band practices, Grade 3, 4 and 5 students will learn how to play an instrument within a Band.  

To register, go to Band webpage. 

For details, complete Band Interest Survey (no obligation to enroll). 

Questions? Email band@cherrychasepta.org

After School Garden Club

Did you know: Our school has a garden with a variety of wonders to explore? Students in grades 1-5 can visit each week to enjoy and help maintain the garden with docent Michelle Eugeni. Garden Club runs 2:45-3:45pm on Wednesday or Thursdays, Sep 30 - Dec 3. This 8-week after school program is space limited for everyone's safety. See details and sign up at https://forms.gle/zu8F98sRFwTPE2UQ7.