Cherry Creek's annual Moms and Muffins was held on May 18. Mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and big sisters were invited to come and share a muffin and juice with the students before school and read their favorite stories to them. Students like having mom's come and read before they start the day of school work. Over 500 students and parents participated in this even.

Cherry Creek Elementary faculty and staff are hosting an open house luau on Wednesday, May 9th for retiring Principal Mark Balzotti. The event will be held at Cherry Creek Elementary, 484 S. 200 E. in Springville from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

Cherry Creek's PTA held their first Walk-a-Thon. Parents, grandparents, brother and sisters and neighbors sponsored the students at the school with donation to be paid according to the number of miles the students walked. Miles ranged from one mile to ten miles. The weather cooperated and the students had a great time walking and visiting with their friends and classmates. Even teachers participated in the walk. After the walk, students went and collected their donations from their sponsors. $4,653.00 was raised by the students.

Mrs. Jacobson't third grade class has spent the month learning about different careers. Student researched and interviewed people to find out about different occupations. They wrote reports and opinion papers about which job they thought they would like to do when they grow up. They presented their findings in posters and reports to fellow students and parents. Harley Halquist is shown telling Michael Christensen what a police officer does in his work and why she would like to become one.