One of the best and most enjoyable ways to increase your child's success at school is to become involved in the school's community. Cherrywood Home and School Club is comprised of dedicated parents and staff who want to be actively involved in supporting the school's many programs and activities.
Mission and Goals
Cherrywood Elementary School's non-profit parent organization works to build the bridge between Cherrywood students, teachers, staff and families. Our mission is to augment district and school programs by maximizing parental involvement with the intent of providing an educational advantage and stimulating environment for our students.
Our goals are:
Align parent involvement and support with the needs of Cherrywood staff and students.
Organize events that create opportunities directed at growing the Cherrywood Elementary community.
Identify and help fund general improvements to the welfare and health of the school environment, including the growth and use of technology in the classroom.
Announcements
Save the Date
12/2 to 12/13 - Toys for Tots Holiday Drive
12/9 - Special Board Meeting on School Consolidation @ 6pm Piedmont Middle School
12/23 to 1/3 - Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)
Featured News
Ruby Bridges Walk 2024
On November 14, 1960, a 6 year old first grader named Ruby Bridges made history when she integrated William Frantz Elementary School. We honor her courageous action and historic steps that initiated desegregation of New Orlean's public schools. Cherrywood students joined hundreds of thousands of students across the country for the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day this year to continue the dialogue of what they can do to bring an end to racism and all forms of bullying. Thank you to our generous sponsors for making this event possible, inspiring students to find their passion and strength- one step at a time.
Diwali Celebration
Thank you, Divya Krishnan, for leading the wonderful Diwali celebrations at Cherrywood for a third year in a row. Volunteers illuminated the campus with vibrant marigold decorations as students created rangoli arts and crafts to display in the multipurpose room. Teachers and staff celebrated with a Diwali luncheon and henna tattoos. The festivities culminated in an amazing cultural assembly where students learned what Diwali was and why it was celebrated. The assembly showcased student performances and engaged students to learn a lively Bollywood dance by Anjali Kulkarni from Balya Nritya.
Pumpkin Decorating contest 2024
Congratulations to our pumpkin contest winners of the Baskin Robbins gift certificate:
Cutest: Allyson Tran
Funniest: Joshua Lo
Most Original: Riley Fu
Scariest: Losa Mikaele
Trunk or Treat 2024
The Trunk or Treat committee and parent volunteers put together an amazing monster bash this year! Our community came out in fun costumes to enjoy decorated trunks, business booths, face painting, balloon animals, games, and delicious food organized by 5th grade fundraising team. Congratulations Paige Awai for Best Dressed Trunk and Kevin Chang for Best Activity! Thank you to our prize sponsors Broadway San Jose and The Escape Game.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Cherrywood celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with an assembly about the history of mariachi, an instrumental part of Hispanic culture. Students and staff gathered to honor and appreciate the ensemble-based music performance by Mariachi Jalisco. Students wore traditional clothing and colors as they listened to instruments like guitars, violins, trumpets, and guitarrons, the large bass-like guitars. Thank you to Desiree Alarcon for organizing and providing this opportunity for students to connect with each other through culture and music.
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
We're over the moon with our first Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Decorating Contest! Congratulations to the first place winners from each grade level:
TK- Viyan S. (Adriano)
K- Owen D. (Wei)
1st - Losaline M. (Chan)
2nd- Jocelyn T. (Y. Liu)
3rd- Ivon J. (Krishnakumar)
4th- Celine J. (Lee)
5th- Sairah B. (Madsen)
Special thanks to the parent volunteers who made mooncakes and treats for our teacher/staff "reunion meal". We are grateful to have the Mid-Autumn Festival committee share the customs and traditions of Chinese heritage and foster unity within our multicultural Charger community. HSC wishes you and your family a harvest of happiness and a bright school year!
Welcome Back Picnic
HSC hosted our first family event of the year with our annual Welcome Back Picnic. Families gathered with their picnic blankets to enjoy delicious food organized by the 5th Grade Science Camp Fundraising Committee. Students enjoyed catching up with each other while playing giant chess, bowling, cornhole, Jenga, ring toss, and more! Of course it wouldn't be the same without our infamous tug-of-war game. Thank you to the families who donated items for our book and uniform exchange. We couldn't have done it without the teachers, volunteers, and the Welcome Back Picnic Committee for an amazing start to the school year!
Welcome Committee
Thank you to the 2024 Welcome Committee for organizing this year's New Family Play Dates, Donut Worry Drop Off, and New Teacher Welcome Gifts! Our dedicated volunteer committee (Miranda Kim, Grace Tsai, Amy Chi, and Betty Mai) started the work in June by putting together the school supply kits for new students and continued to work tirelessly over the summer to plan and organize the engaging activities. The goal of the committee is to create a welcoming and inviting environment for all - establishing the foundation for family and community engagement. All welcoming activities are made possible by our volunteers and your annual investment in HSC through the Invest Campaign. Special thanks to Sunny Liu, Bud Lee, and Kenny Lee for supporting the team and making it all possible!