From the PTA
Happy Friday! Just a quick reminder that Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so we'll be kicking off a 4-day week ahead. It's a great time to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of service, equality, and kindness. We hope you get a chance to relax and enjoy the long weekend! Thank you for all the continued support—we’re looking forward to a fantastic week ahead!
Top PTA Volunteer Needs
1. Silent Auction Lead
2. Picture Day Volunteers (Jan 28)
3. Sweets with your Sweetie Lead
Find the complete list of volunteer opportunities here: CRES PTA Volunteer Interest List 2024/2025
Contact: Marcia Lundin at volunteer@cherryrunelementarypta.org
***Click here to Join the PTA***
SCA Volunteers Needed
- We could use a few parents at the monthly SCA meetings, especially to help with the breakfast snack. That takes a few extra hands to set out, supervise and clean up.
- PRELIMINARY IDEAS for a school dance: Sometime in April. Grades: K-6. K-3 activity in the cafeteria; 4-6 in the Gym. The planning is VERY early, but we will definitely need parent chaperones and snacks.
- SCA sponsors Kick Up Your Reading incentive program after Spring Break and will have the games we did last year. It went really well last year, and we had a good number of parents involved to help. Once we get a little closer, Ms. Wilson will send out a signup sheet.
- Chorus Musical - We are doing the musical "The Binding Tale of Beethoven's Bookworms" on April 29th. We have held auditions and started practicing. Need help with costumes and props from our super-talented parents, whether in chorus or not. Sets (a giant book on one side and a room on the other. We have the backdrop already).
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Kids Heart Challenge is just around the corner! The event will be held during PE classes Jan 27-Feb 7. |
This event allows Cherry Run students to help save the lives of kids with heart disease, teaches students to make healthy choices, and allows the PE department to earn money for equipment. It will be a fun week for students full of jumping and opportunities to win raffle prizes! Students can earn an American Heart Association wristband just by registering. Registering is free! Donations can be returned to Mrs. Dixon using the American Heart Association paper packet sent home or be made online from Monday Jan 27th- Friday Feb 7th. Please click here if you would like to view the Kids Heart Challenge Webpage. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Dixon at jadixon1@fcps.edu.
Music Notes
Music classes have begun the “Music Tells a Story” unit. What story song do you enjoy? Country music in particular is full of them! Sixth grade is learning about musicals (such as Wicked) and fifth grade is learning about opera (The Magic Flute).
Ms. Wilson is looking for someone to help with sound for the spring chorus concert on April 29. If you are interested, please contact her at pswilson@fcps.edu. We will train you!
SCA Update
Thank you to everyone who donated cards for the Sunrise Retirement Home. The residents were delighted with such an outpouring of love.
Cardboard Club Notes
The Winter session of The Cardboard Club is off to a great start! We have a couple remaining prorated spots on Mondays (which goes until March 10) for any students grades 2-6 who are interested. The signup and more information can be found here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E044BA5A82DA5F49-51964096-thecardboard
Spelling Bee
It is not too late to register for the spelling bee!
Click here to register.
Spelling Bee Myths
1. You must be a good speller to participate.
- All spellers are welcome! It's about playing the game and what you can learn from it. Yes there will be a winner, but it's also fun to just play the game.
2. You must attend the club to participate in the bee
- While highly encouraged to attend club, we understand you all have busy schedules.
3. You have to study or it's not worth it.
- Yes, studying will help and there is a fun Word Club App to help, BUT if you only study at club, you are still welcome.
The PTA is maintaining a digital Teacher Wishlist for all CRES teachers who have submitted! This list is for everyday classroom supplies and not the same as the "Teachers Favorite Things" mentioned above. They can be found at: https://cherryrunelementarypta.org/2023/08/31/teacher-wish-lists/
Girl Scouts
Link: https://bit.ly/girlscouts-527
Contacts: marcia.lundin.gs@gmail.com
and margaritadwong@gmail.com
Link: My Scouting
Contacts: Chris Adams, cmpack1344@gmail.com and Matt Houlahan, ccpack1344@gmail.com
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Fairfax County Special Education PTA |
Special Education PTA (SEPTA) is focused on empowering and connecting families, students, and educators to ensure students with disabilities develop their full potential as individuals and community members. SEPTA has launched its membership for the new school year and everyone is encouraged to join SEPTA as a member of our PTA.
Join online today: fcsepta.ptboard.com
Join our facebook group here for discussion topics and community posts.
Parent Information Relating to Special Education
Check out the latest events!
Events are posted at: https://fairfaxcountysepta.org/upcoming-community-events/
*All these opportunities are FREE unless noted. Todos estos eventos son gratuitos excepto donde se indique.
In most cases you must register if registration information is provided.
Box Tops App
Also, consider downloading the box tops app. You can set it up to benefit Cherry Run Elementary PTA and scan your receipts whenever you see the box top logo on one of your purchases.
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