Hello Timberwolf families! 🐺
It's hard to believe the first week of school is already underway! Cedar Heights PTSA has been planning for another fantastic year and we are excited to bring back some of the traditions our families enjoy - like movie nights and game nights! Please mark your calendars for our first meeting on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th at 6:30pm, in the commons. We hope to see you there 😊

CH PTSA MEETINGS
You're invited to engage in discussion with our board, chairs, student members, and hear updates from the CHMS leadership team.
- Typically the first Tuesday of every other month
- 6:30pm in the CHMS Library (unless otherwise noted)
- Students are welcome!


MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
We hope you will consider supporting Cedar Heights PTSA again this year with a first time or renewed membership. You'll not only be helping your own child and others at Cedar Heights, but through affiliation with the Washington State PTA, you'll be joining the largest volunteer association dedicated to the education, health, welfare, and safety of all children in our state. Your membership also ensures that you continue to receive PTSA communications keeping you up-to-date on events and activities at Cedar Heights. You'll even have access to special 💲discounts💲 available to WSPTA members, see the Member Benefits page for more details. Please consider asking your student to join, we love to hear their voice!

There are two ways to join...

MAIL: we have attached a membership form to this email, and we will also have printed copies available at school and at PTSA events. Simply fill out the form, put it in an envelope along with a check, and return it to the PTSA Mailbox at Cedar Heights.

MEMBERSHIP LINK: cedarheightsptsa.givebacks.com/w/membership

VOLUNTEERING
While not a requirement (and please don't feel pressure), our community is always grateful for your gift of time. Currently we have a need for volunteers to help our librarian, *the one and only* Mrs. Duckett, with laptop distribution and also for picture retakes. There are many other opportunities throughout the school year, including movie nights, game nights, art night, concessions, staff appreciation meals, lego league, bingo, book fair, and more! Your presence makes a noticeable difference for Cedar Heights students 🥰
- Laptop distribution (9/8 and 9/9)
- Picture retakes (10/24)

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP: www.signupgenius.com
*Friendly reminder that new and returning volunteers must complete a KSD background check: VIPS Link

If you are interested in a larger volunteer role, we do have a fundraising chair position open - or come join the PTSA Board as our VP of Membership 😃 Please email cedar.heights.PTSA@gmail.com for more information.

It's going to be another awesome year at Cedar Heights!
Thank you for being part of our community ❤️


Cedar Heights PTSA
PTSA Website

Girls Badminton starts soon! If you would like to sign your student up for girls’ badminton, please follow this link to learn about and complete the requirements https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/o/chms/page/athletics First practice begins on September 2nd. Please send questions to the head coach, Kristy Kendall at kristy.kendall@kent.k12.wa.us Practice will be from 3:10 PM – 4:45 PM

📣 Cedar Heights Reminder – Thursday, Aug 28 🐺💚 🏅 Fall Sports Meeting → 7:55 AM, Main Gym 📸 School Pictures → During ELA classes ✏️ School Supplies Pick-Up → All day ⏰ Regular Bell Schedule: 8:15–2:55 See you there, Timberwolves! 🌟 #CHMS #LeadBelongThrive

📢 Save the Date!
Cedar Heights Season 1 Sports kick off September 2nd!

🏸 Girls Badminton
⚽ Boys Soccer
🏃 Coed Track

✅ Registration is open now on Final Forms!
All you need: a current physical + Final Forms registration.

📅 Preseason Athlete Meeting
Thursday, August 28th | 7:55 AM | CHMS Main Gym

Questions? Contact: Scott.Perkins@kent.k12.wa.us

It's time to prepare for fall athletics and activities! We're using FinalForms for online registration for all secondary sports, clubs, and field trips this year. Please check your email and confirm your new FinalForms account before registration opens on Monday, August 4.

Thank you to those who communicated that the link was not valid. 8th grade celebration this Thursday June 12th @ 1:30 Sign up to volunteer: CHMS PTSA: 8TH GRADE CELEBRATION - JUNE 12 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DABAB2AA7F85-57116640-8thgrade#/ Make sure your volunteers in public schools (VIPS) is up to date: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/volunteer We're planning a fun-filled hour where students can play games, receive snacks, and hang out with their friends. We can't believe this school year is almost finished! We look forward to celebrating with you! See you on Thursday, CH PTSA /CH ASB/ CH Leadership

Student Announcements 6.9-6.13 https://www.canva.com/design/DAFuRN8PTog/zRsd7-c-bQhy3vlZAKk8-w/view?utm_content=DAFuRN8PTog&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfb02c2dbc3

CHMS will have the following end of year celebrations: June 12th All School Moving Up Assembly-this is for 6-8th grade students only-period 5 8th grade Celebration-this is for 8th grade students only period 5-6 June 13th 8th grade Awards-this is for 8th grade students, if your student is getting an award, families will be contacted with an invitation to attend. -1st Period June 17th Staff vs Student Volleyball Game Early Release 11:55am Why no graduation? Middle schools host celebrations for our students rather than graduations for the entire family because students are in the middle of their educational journey—not at the end. These celebrations honor growth, effort, and progress while encouraging students to continue strive. Middle school is a meaningful milestone, not the final destination.

What's happening at CHMS: June edition https://sway.cloud.microsoft/cGuFijTCJ1yUmbBf?ref=Link

Click on the link to see this weeks announcements :https://www.canva.com/design/DAFuRO90qXM/FivM7IQkrAMhu88l_XHUsQ/view?utm_content=DAFuRO90qXM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he87f2f8df8

Kentlake girls flag football will be at 6th/7th grade lunches Wednesday June 4th. They will be here to promote their upcoming flag football camp and answer any questions students may have. The camp is July 30-31st and is open to students entering 2nd-8th grades in the fall of 2025! For more information, stop by their table, and/or scan the QR

Help us celebrate Mr. Franklin! Mr. Ira Franklin has spent decades at Cedar Heights impacting thousands of Timberwolves and their families through his classroom and coaching. We are hosting a retirement Open House in the Cedar Heights library, Tuesday June 10th, 3:30-6:00pm. come by and celebrate "the GOAT". Do you have a special memory or story for Mr. Franklin? Scan the QR and share with us! Know someone who Mr. Franklin has impacted please forward this message along!

Join us for our last Spirit Week of 2025 "Timberwolf Summer" Monday June 2: Aloha or Pink Tuesday: Let's SEA your Blue! Wednesday: Rhyme without Reason (Hannah Montana and Banana) Thursday: Party in the USA (red, white, and blue) Friday: CHMS COLORS!

Beat the heat and stay out of your kitchen this Thursday, May 29th! Dinner is ready at Mod Pizza, Maple Valley, supporting CHMS PTSA. Order online or in store using MODGIVE20 coupon code

🌍✨ Cedar Heights Culture Day 2025! ✨🌍 Get ready to celebrate the beauty of diversity and heritage at Cedar Heights Culture Day! 🎉 This is your chance to shine in your traditional attire or proudly wear the flag of your culture – let’s fill the halls with color, pride, and unity! 🗓️ Date: Friday, May 30th 📍 Location: Cedar Heights 🎭 Theme: “Roots & Pride” – Show us where you come from! Whether you’re rocking a sari, dashiki, hanbok, kilt, or a flag draped with pride, let’s come together to honor the stories, traditions, and identities that make our school so special. 🌟 📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your photos using #CHCultureDay or send Mrs. Hanson an email for a chance to be featured in next week's announcements! Let’s make this a day to remember! 💃🕺🌐

Beat the heat and stay out of your kitchen this Thursday, May 29th! Dinner is ready at Mod Pizza, Maple Valley, supporting CHMS PTSA. Order online or in store using MODGIVE20 coupon code

Dear Cedar Heights Families and Staff, Today local fire officials, Puget Sound Energy, and our Kent School District maintenance team promptly responded to reports of a natural gas smell in the building. After a thorough investigation, it was confirmed there was no gas leak or safety concern. Thanks to the swift action of our team, the situation was handled quickly and professionally, and CHMS career day started without a hitch! The safety and well-being of our students and staff are always our top priorities. If you have any questions about today’s response, please don’t hesitate to reach out via email at Erika.Hanson@kent.12.wa.us. Thank you for your continued support of our Cedar Heights community, Erika Hanson, Principal

What's happening at CHMS this week? https://www.canva.com/design/DAFuRG1V2RE/o5uWkSfcSU60nGTYlTWCDA/view?utm_content=DAFuRG1V2RE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer