Staff Appreciation
The Cherry Valley PTA is committed to supporting our teachers and staff that take such great care of our children. Let us count the ways...
The 2025-26 "Favorite Things" lists for teachers & staff are here!
CLICK HERE: Favorite Things lists in alpha order (last updated 27 May 2026)
Classroom Grants
A big part of what the PTA does for our school is award classroom grants and grants for additional big-ticket items around campus. These grants are funded by the fundraising events held throughout the school year and we couldn’t do this without you, thank you!
Grants awarded during the 2025-26 school year (last updated 6/3/26):
Classroom grants
Grade grants
Specialist grants
Staff Appreciation Week (SAW) | 2026
SAW is happening the week of May 4 and our leads for this effort have been hard at work planning some great stuff for our Cheetah teachers and staff! Here are some ways you can contribute:
- Sign up to provide an item or two for the MEGA Drink/Snack cart
- Sign up to provide an item or two for the baked potato bar
- Find your student’s teacher favorite things list (in alpha order) for a more personalized touch
- Make a general donation toward the purchase of gifts and supplies to help make this a fantastic week for our teachers and staff
Please direct any questions to steph.k.delvalle@gmail.com or kelseyasbjornsen@gmail.com.
Link to Teacher Wish Lists (list for 2025-26 coming soon!)
Throughout the year our Amazing Recognition Committee makes sure our staff, teachers and even bus drivers get recognition for all they do for our kids.
This has included:
Drink Carts
Flowers
Stocking the staff refrigerator
Supplying dinner to the staff
Flowers
Coordinating Appreciation Week
Our Mission
The mission of the Cherry Valley PTA is to positively impact the lives of all students by partnering with staff, families, and the local community to foster a culture of fun, kindness, and acceptance through programs that support and advocate for the growth of all students, both academically and socially.
Our Core Values:
- We as the Cherry Valley PTA strive to support the mission of partnering with staff, families, and the local community by providing an inviting and comfortable environment for all families; by encouraging PTA membership; by encouraging volunteerism; and by collaborating with students, staff, families, and the local community to run the programs we provide throughout the year for Cherry Valley Elementary.
- We as the Cherry Valley PTA aim to foster a culture of fun, kindness, and acceptance by hosting inclusive family events throughout the year; by choosing themes that support our mission; and by providing scholarships to families in need.
- We as the Cherry Valley PTA prioritize programs that support and advocate for students both academically and socially through continued WSPTA advocacy education; through classroom and grade grants; through club and enrichment program support; through gifts to the school; and through a variety of fun, educational events throughout the year.
