What is PTSA?

PTSA (Parent-Teacher Student Association) is a non-profit, volunteer organization made up of parents, teachers, students and community members committed to enhancing the educational experience for all children.

PTSA is part of a local, state and national organization. By joining the Cherry Crest PTSA you are automatically a member of the state and national associations. Together as a team, we become advocates for our children’s health, welfare, education and safety.

Members are not required to attend meetings or to participate as a volunteer.

Your PTSA membership allows you the privilege to vote on critical PTSA business such as adopting the year’s budget and bylaws, electing nominating committee members and future officers. It also gives our local PTSA a vote on state and national issues.

How do I join?

Fill out the PTSA membership form and drop it off in the PTSA mailbox outside the front office.

What does the Cherry Crest PTSA do?

  • We support teachers and staff to enhance classroom learning.
  • We coordinate volunteers in the library, classrooms and on the playground.
  • We support a variety of programs such as:
    • Curriculum Enhancement -The Curriculum Enhancement Committee works with teachers to create new and exciting learning opportunities for all students by providing activities, performers, and speakers that expand grade level curriculum. Check out more details of what CE is planning for 2011-2012 from our monies raised last year. Click Here.
    • Community Building Events – Dessert Social, Pumpkin Carving Carnival, Talent Show, Skate King, Spring Concert, Book Fair, Walkathon, Annual Spring Fundraiser
    • Other Programs – Art Reflections, School Pictures, Yearbook, New Family Welcome, Bellevue Schools Foundation, Community Service Club, Green Team, and Running Club

How do we fund these programs?

  • Annual Spring Fundraiser
  • Walkathon
  • Contributions from individuals and corporate matching funds
  • Grant Writing

What can I do to help?

Studies have shown that Parent Involvement is key to student success in education. We encourage all families to get involved in some manner.

  • Join the Cherry Crest PTSA (We encourage both fathers and mothers to join)
  • Volunteer to Chair a Committee
  • Volunteer to be on a Committee
  • Volunteer in Classrooms
  • Volunteer to go on Field Trips
  • Read to and with your children