24-25 Closing Charger Weekly Update

Friday, June 6, 2025

Quote of the Week

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

Nelson Mandela

Note from Ms. Marchant

Dear Cherry Chase Families,

As we begin to wrap up the school year, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our Cherry Chase families for being such strong partners in supporting our students.

This year, Cherry Chase has seen real progress—both inside the classroom and across our communities. This success is due to the hard work of our students, the tireless dedication of our educators and staff, and your unwavering support, our families and communities.

Now, as summer begins, I encourage you to take time to rest, reflect, and reconnect. Whether you're signing up for a summer enrichment program or just enjoying time together as a family, remember that staying safe and healthy over the break sets our students up for success when they return in August.

In this weekly update, I have included important dates for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. We hope you will head into the summer feeling well-prepared with these dates to assist in your planning ahead.

Next year, we would love your help! Cherry Chase PTA is seeking volunteers this summer to assist in planning the return of hands-on art lessons in the classroom for the upcoming year. If you're interested in bringing more wonderful arts education to our students, please take a moment to fill out this form.

Wishing you a safe and restful summer!

Ms. Marchant

Cherry Chase Elementary Calendar-Important Dates

JUNE

June 12 5th Grade Promotion and Celebration from 8:30 to 10:30 am

June 12 Students’ Last Day - ALL students will be dismissed at 11:35 am. We will not be serving lunch on that day.

June 12 Report Cards and IEP Progress Reports are sent home with your child

June 13 Teachers’ Last Day

June 18 The Cherry Chase Main Office will be closed for the summer from June 18, 2025, through August 1, 2025. The office will reopen to staff and the public on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.

June 19 Juneteenth- Holiday

We want to highlight some important dates and upcoming events for the start of the 2025-2026 school year to ensure a smooth transition for our students in the fall. Please take the time to review the information listed below:

AUGUST 2025-2026

August 4 Office Opens to Staff & Public

August 5 PTA Board Meeting

August 7 District Board Meeting at 6:00 pm

August 8 First Weekly Update to Families (email)

August 12 Coffee with the Principal for Incoming Families at 10:00 am

August 13 Teachers’ First Day

August 13 Class Rosters to Families (email)

August 16 TK/K Playdate at 4:30 pm (PTA)

August 18 Students’ First Day

August 18 Coffee with the Principal- Welcome Back at 8:30 am

August 18 Initial ELPAC Window Opens

August 21 TK-K Charger Pride Classroom Visits

August 21 Board Meeting (Governance) at 6:00 pm

August 22 No Friday Flag Assembly

August 22 Charger Pride Assemblies

Grades 4-5 at 8:30-8:50 am
Grades 1-2 at 9:00-9:20 am
Grade 3 at 9:30-9:50 am

August 25 Wednesday Helper Applications available

August 26 Fire Drill at 10:30 am

August 28 Back to School Night (All Grades)

Grades TK-2 5:15 pm-6:00 pm (30 min Presentation & 15 min Q&A)
General Session in the Multipurpose Room 6:05 pm-6:25 pm (20 min)
Grades 3-5 6:30 pm-7:15 pm (30 min Presentation & 15 min Q&A)

August 29 No Friday Flag Assembly

Food Services

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Skinner's legislation in 2022, which established a universal meal program for all K-12 public school students. Therefore, SSD will continue to offer free breakfast and lunch at school. The menus will continue to be updated each month. You can find the updated monthly food menus using this link.

Early Breakfast

The cafeteria will open at 7:45 AM for bus riders and students who arrive early.
All Cherry Chase students can get breakfast starting at 8:00 AM.

We’re excited to support our students and give them a great start to their day!

For more information, click on California Universal Meals.