Cherry Crest Parent Teacher Association

“A copy of the 990 was provided to all board members prior to its filing.”

“Form 990 and governing documents are available upon written request”

“To support students in their education at cherry crest elementary by providing funds for the purchase of educational materials and supplies to enrich classroom learning, as well as addressing student needs. Additionally, we strive to support parent involvement and a sense of community by distributing student directories, by providing parent/student education programs, and hosting programs or activities.”

“World beyond the cherry crest community. The most significant program service is to provide funds for the staff to use towards equipment and technology for our newly rebuilt elementary school. This included everything from utensils and dishes for the staff kitchen to a new (used) piano for the music program. All items were purchased by the pta and gifted to the school based on requests from teachers and staff. This included 54 ipad minis that are shared and used daily throughout the school. Another program service provides funds for staff use towards classroom supplies, classroom literature, and games/materials which compliment the curriculum, as well as funds for staff development. Typically the largest program service expenditure is for staff aides. Cherry crest pta donated funds to support the aides, however, the check was issued after our year end cut-off so the expense will show in the 2015-2016 year. The remaining program services are for family-oriented, community building events (family nights), a festival of cultures to enable kids and families the chance to learn about the diverse backgrounds of our community, an annual talent/variety show, after school skating outings, communication in the form of a directory, website, and weekly newsletter, support for the fifth grade fundraising and graduation efforts, a donation to bellevue school foundation (a local foundation that supports all bellevue school district kids of all ages), donations to local families in need, and a start-up pta in the area.”