Today, this 4th Grader in Mrs. Truscott's class made the Impossible Shot. Congratulations!
A group of parents and students at Cherry Creek are spreading the word throughout Springville that they would like to wait on smartphones. The Wait Until 8th non-profit helps families who would like to wait on smartphones join together to support each other in this effort. Cherry Creek 5th graders are just a couple pledges away from becoming active. If you would like to sign the pledge or learn more, follow the QR code or links below!
https://www.waituntil8th.org/why-wait
https://www.waituntil8th.org/why-wait

This week is White Ribbon Week at Cherry Creek. White Ribbon weeks helps students think carefully about their online choices. Many issues like online safety, cyber bullying, indecent media, screen time and emotional wellness are addressed. On Friday, there will be a lunch time activity planned.

On Friday afternoon, the No Tardies Smarties got to enjoy some fun in the Croc Cave.

Mrs. Jensen’s 1st Grade Class definitely has school spirit. Her entire class sported Red or Cherry Creek attire. You could hear the roar of excitement when the announcement was made! Congratulations!

The Kindergarteners had a unit on Kings and Queens. They learned about royalty and countries ruled by Kings and Queens. They read royal stories: The Princess & the Pea, Cinderella, King Midas and the Golden Touch. There was a culminating activity called the Queens Quest where they participated in 4 challenges followed by a tea party. What a wonderful day in Kindergarten!



Tomorrow is Spirit Night at Zupas’ in Spanish Fork, from 4p.m. To 9 p.m. Enjoy a night off of dinner making, take the family and support Cherry Creek’s PTA. Tell the cashier you are there to support Cherry Creek PTA and Zupas’ will donate a portion of the proceeds to the PTA. You can also order online. Just make sure you click the fundraiser icon when finishing your order.

A 1st Grader in Mrs. Anderson’s class had her eye on Mrs. Darrington’s chair last week. What a fun way to come off of a holiday and to treat yourself to a comfy day at school…Croc Cash for the Principal’s chair!

On Friday, the Hogle Zoo came to Cherry Creek. The 2nd Graders learned about habitats and looked at things “be scientists”to get clues about habitats. The Zookeepers brought a salamander and a rabbit to show the students. They loved it!

Heidi Whittaker will be cohosting this workshop to help parents understand a 504 plan for their student. Walk away with practical tools, strategies and confidence to build a customized plan that supports student success.
Here is the link to signup: http://bit.ly/WiseWednesdays2526
Here is the link to signup: http://bit.ly/WiseWednesdays2526

The Spirit Day trophy goes back to Mrs. Jensen’s 1st Grade Class this week. Congratulations. You could hear the roar of excitement when the announcement was made.

This Girl’s got goals for 2026! This 3rd Grader, in Mrs. Ree’s class, saved her Croc Cash to buy the Principal’s chair for a day. Her next goal is to save Croc cash to have lunch with her teacher! She’s knows what she wants and where she’s going! Way to live Habit #2: Begin with the End in Mind!

Mrs. Golding’s First Grade class takes the Spirit Day Trophy again this week. The 1st Graders continue to Rock the Red on Fridays!

Cherry Creek PTA is looking for more volunteers to help with SEP dinners for the faculty. If you can help, please sign up by clicking on the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FADA62EA0FEC61-61414537-january#/

We are off to a good start for the year! The first day back at school and a 2nd Grader in Mrs. Hardman’s class makes the Impossible Shot. Congratulations!

⏰ PTA Meeting Tomorrow!
🗓 Tuesday, January 6
🕤 9:30 AM
📍 PTA Room | Cherry Creek Elementary
🗓 Tuesday, January 6
🕤 9:30 AM
📍 PTA Room | Cherry Creek Elementary

Cherry Creek Staff wishes you all a very "Cherry Christmas!!" School resumes on January 5th, 2026. See you next year!




A 4th Grader in Mrs. Deardeuff’s class buys the Principal’s Chair to celebrate the holidays in comfort!
What a fun Christmas present!
What a fun Christmas present!

It was Grinch Day in 2nd Grade. So many Crocs dressed in Green, Grinch wear and had cute hairdos like Cindy Lou Who. Welcome Christmas. Bring your cheer, cheer to all Who’s, far and near!

Another 3rd Grader cashes in to buy Mrs. Darrington’s Chair for a day. Learning in Luxury!

