Dec. 14 - 18 Announcements

Hello Cherokee Families,

Tis the season. . . for flu and colds. Please have students in school unless they are vomiting, diarrhea, or have a fever of 100 or higher. Otherwise please have students here every day. Thanks! Questions? Call Nurse VanSomeren.

We would like to wish you all a happy holiday season and a very Happy New Year!

Two resources I have found valuable in educating our children and parenting a middle schooler are All-Pro Dad and Common Sense Media.

From All-Pro Dad - The Best Parenting Internet Controls

From Common Sense Media - Privacy and Internet Safety

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, clarifications, or concerns at any time.

Here are a few updates and reminders for you:

1. 1st semester/2nd quarter - ends Thursday, Dec. 17th. Questions/Concerns? Contact teachers ASAP. Thank you.

2. Daily Announcement and website – Remember you can stay closely connected with these listed events and even more each day by visiting our website HERE. Our Daily Announcements are updated Monday – Friday. They will be updated Tuesday.

3. Smoke Signal - Check out the latest edition of our student newspaper HERE

4. Summer School - Is expanding even more. Check out this VIDEO for more information on Explore 2016. Stay tuned for class offerings and registration early in 2016.

5. 8th grade families - Kickapoo counselors will be at Cherokee on Wednesday, Jan. 13th to begin scheduling students for 9th grade! Be on the lookout for that paperwork coming home on or near Jan. 13th.

6. Online and Social media safety - We will have a guest speaker at Cherokee on Monday, Jan. 25th to speak to our students and staff about online safety.

We will have a parent meeting from 6 - 7 p.m. on Jan. 25th. at Cherokee to learn more about how to stay abreast of the latest and how to keep our students safe online.

7. We have an amazing team here at Cherokee. Thank you all the families who submitted a recognition this year! You have no idea how much this means to our teachers and staff.

You can complete an Employee Recognition Form here (the link is functioning again) to show them your appreciation. No recognition is too small. Thank you for taking the time to recognize and celebrate our staff!

8. 7th Annual Blood Drive - Monday, Feb. 29th from 2 - 6 p.m. in the Cherokee cafeteria. Hosted by Cherokee National Junior Honor Society in conjunction with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. One hour of your day could save up to 3 lives. Thank you.

9. Carline reminder - Thank you for pulling forward. When everyone does so the carline moves so much smoother and quicker.

Also, please do not drop off at the west (athletic) parking lot. This is where our buses enter and carline exits. When we have cars coming in and dropping off in this area it is dangerous. Thank you.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time.

Have a great week and as always #GoIndians

Bill Powers

Principal

Cherokee Middle School

420 E. Farm Road 182

Springfield, MO 65810

Ph: 417-523-7210

Deliberative/Significance/Learner/Maximizer/Achiever

"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." - Alvin Toffler

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This email message and any accompanying document(s) and attachments contain information from Springfield Public Schools, which is confidential and privileged. The email transmission and any attached documents are intended to be for the review and use solely of the individual(s) or entity(ies) named and listed on the email transmission message. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby advised that any review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the information and/or contents of this email message, as well as any attached documents, is prohibited. If you have received this email message in error, please immediately delete this email transmission and notify us by telephone of this error.

Dec. 7 - 11 Announcements

Hello Cherokee Families,

It was nice to see the sunshine again. I hope you were able to get out and enjoy it and some fresh air this weekend.

Two resources I have found valuable in educating our children and parenting a middle schooler are All-Pro Dad and Common Sense Media.

From All-Pro Dad - 10 Ways to Teach Your Children to be Problem Solvers

From Common Sense Media - Cell Phone Parenting

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, clarifications, or concerns at any time.

Here are a few updates and reminders for you:

1. 1st semester/2nd quarter - is quickly coming to a close. We have nine (9) school days remaining. Continue to encourage our students to finish strong and to stay on top of their studies. Questions/Concerns? Contact teachers ASAP. Thank you.

2. Daily Announcement and website – Remember you can stay closely connected with these listed events and even more each day by visiting our website HERE. Our Daily Announcements are updated Monday – Friday. They will be updated Tuesday.

3. Bell ringing - Cherokee 8th graders will be bell ringing for the Salvation Army Saturday, Dec. 12th from 11 - 8 at Walmart on Independence. Please consider supporting our students and the Salvation Army.

4. We have an amazing team here at Cherokee. Thank you all the families who submitted a recognition this year! You have no idea how much this means to our teachers and staff.

You can complete an Employee Recognition Form here (the link is functioning again) to show them your appreciation. No recognition is too small. Thank you for taking the time to recognize and celebrate our staff!

5. 7th Annual Blood Drive - Monday, Feb. 29th from 2 - 6 p.m. in the Cherokee cafeteria. Hosted by Cherokee National Junior Honor Society in conjunction with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. One hour of your day could save up to 3 lives. Thank you.

6. Carline reminder - Thank you for pulling forward. When everyone does so the carline moves so much smoother and quicker.

Also, please do not drop off at the west (athletic) parking lot. This is where our buses enter and carline exits. When we have cars coming in and dropping off in this area it is dangerous. Thank you.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time.

Have a great week and as always #GoIndians

Bill Powers

Principal

Cherokee Middle School

420 E. Farm Road 182

Springfield, MO 65810

Ph: 417-523-7210

Deliberative/Significance/Learner/Maximizer/Achiever

"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." - Alvin Toffler

Confidentiality Notice:

This email message and any accompanying document(s) and attachments contain information from Springfield Public Schools, which is confidential and privileged. The email transmission and any attached documents are intended to be for the review and use solely of the individual(s) or entity(ies) named and listed on the email transmission message. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby advised that any review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the information and/or contents of this email message, as well as any attached documents, is prohibited. If you have received this email message in error, please immediately delete this email transmission and notify us by telephone of this error.

Nov. 30 - Dec. 4 Announcements

Hello Cherokee Families,

I hope each of you had a peaceful Thanksgiving with friends and family.

Two resources I have found valuable in educating our children and parenting a middle schooler are All-Pro Dad and Common Sense Media.

From All-Pro Dad - Video Game contract

From Common Sense Media - Facebook, Instagram, & Social

I found this one thanks to a Tweet from @NationalPTA called The Smart Talk

“Your kid is awesome. Smartphones are awesome. But awkward conversations about online safety and privacy? Not so awesome. Until now. The Smart Talk gets parents and kids together to have a clear conversation about all the devices you use and how to be responsible.”

The Smart Talk takes about 15 minutes, but could save you lots of ‘talks’ in the future.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, clarifications, or concerns at any time.

Here are a few updates and reminders for you:

1. Progress reports - our second progress report for 2nd quarter was sent home Tuesday, Nov. 24th. Please sign and return or email your child's teachers to let them know you received it.

We only have 14 schools days remaining in the semester. Please continue to encourage our students to stay on top of their studies. Questions/Concerns? Contact teachers ASAP. Thanks.

2. Daily Announcement and website – Remember you can stay closely connected with these listed events and even more each day by visiting our website HERE. Our Daily Announcements are updated Monday – Friday.

3. Coat Drive - The Cherokee PTSA is collecting gently used coats/jackets for the local PTA Clothing Bank this week. The specific need is for children size 5 to Adult size 4X. Please bring them to our collection box outside the cafeteria and main office from now until Friday, Dec. 4th. Thanks!

4. Transitional Transfers - Current 5th & 8th grade student families - if you desire for your child to attend a middle or high school other than the school that serves your address, a transitional transfer request form must be completed. The window to complete this is from now through Friday, Dec. 4th at 4 p.m. You can find the form on the Cherokee website or HERE. Please let me know if you have any questions.

5. We have an amazing team here at Cherokee. Thank you all the families who submitted a recognition this year! You have no idea how much this means to our teachers and staff.

You can complete an Employee Recognition Form here (the link is functioning again) to show them your appreciation. No recognition is too small. Thank you for taking the time to recognize and celebrate our staff!

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time.

Have a great week and as always #GoIndians

Bill Powers

Principal

Cherokee Middle School

420 E. Farm Road 182

Springfield, MO 65810

Ph: 417-523-7210

Deliberative/Significance/Learner/Maximizer/Achiever

"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." - Alvin Toffler

Confidentiality Notice:

This email message and any accompanying document(s) and attachments contain information from Springfield Public Schools, which is confidential and privileged. The email transmission and any attached documents are intended to be for the review and use solely of the individual(s) or entity(ies) named and listed on the email transmission message. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby advised that any review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the information and/or contents of this email message, as well as any attached documents, is prohibited. If you have received this email message in error, please immediately delete this email transmission and notify us by telephone of this error.

Nov. 23 - 27 Announcements

Hello Cherokee Families,

Two resources I have found valuable in educating our children and parenting a middle schooler are All-Pro Dad and Common Sense Media.

From All-Pro Dad - 5 Dangers of Social Media for Teens

From Common Sense Media - Cyberbullying, Haters, and Trolls

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, clarifications, or concerns at any time.

Everyone have a Happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Here are a few updates and reminders for you:

1. Progress reports - our second progress report for 2nd quarter will be sent home Tuesday, Nov. 24th. When we return from Thanksgiving break we only have 14 schools days remaining in the semester. Please continue to encourage our students to stay on top of their studies. Questions/Concerns? Contact teachers ASAP. Thanks.

2. Daily Announcement and website – Remember you can stay closely connected with these listed events and even more each day by visiting our website HERE. Our Daily Announcements are updated Monday – Friday.

3. 8th grade parents - Want to learn more about Kickapoo U? Cherokee is hosting a meeting on Monday, Nov. 23rd from 5 - 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Representatives from Kickapoo will explain how to apply and what Kickapoo U can offer.

All of our 8th graders will be going to Kickapoo on Tuesday, Nov. 24th for the annual Pride of the Tribe assembly. This is a free trip, please sign and return the permission form ASAP, for our students and a great way to learn more about all the opportunities our Future Chiefs will have when they join KHS next school year.

4. No School - Thanksgiving break is Nov. 25 - 29. See everyone again on Monday, Nov. 30th

5. Coat Drive - The Cherokee PTSA is collecting gently used coats/jackets for the local PTA Clothing Bank. The specific need is for children size 5 to Adult size 4X. Please bring them to our collection box outside the cafeteria and main office from now until Friday, Dec. 4th. Thanks!

6. Transitional Transfers - Current 5th & 8th grade student families - if you desire for your child to attend a middle or high school other than the school that serves your address, a transitional transfer request form must be completed. The window to complete this is from now through Friday, Dec. 4th at 4 p.m. You can find the form on the Cherokee website or HERE. Please let me know if you have any questions.

7. We have an amazing team here at Cherokee. Thank you all the families who submitted a recognition this year! You have no idea how much this means to our teachers and staff.

You can complete an Employee Recognition Form here (the link is functioning again) to show them your appreciation. No recognition is too small. Thank you for taking the time to recognize and celebrate our staff!

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time.

Have a great week and as always #GoIndians

Bill Powers

Principal

Cherokee Middle School

420 E. Farm Road 182

Springfield, MO 65810

Ph: 417-523-7210

Deliberative/Significance/Learner/Maximizer/Achiever

"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." - Alvin Toffler

Confidentiality Notice:

This email message and any accompanying document(s) and attachments contain information from Springfield Public Schools, which is confidential and privileged. The email transmission and any attached documents are intended to be for the review and use solely of the individual(s) or entity(ies) named and listed on the email transmission message. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby advised that any review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the information and/or contents of this email message, as well as any attached documents, is prohibited. If you have received this email message in error, please immediately delete this email transmission and notify us by telephone of this error.

Nov. 16 - 20 Announcements

Hello Cherokee Families,

Two resources I have found valuable in educating our children and parenting a middle schooler are All-Pro Dad and Common Sense Media. This week I am sharing the sites with you through the above links. However, I will provide more specific articles in the coming weeks I think may be helpful. I hope you find them useful as well.

Carline reminder - Thank you to everyone for pulling as far forward as possible and dropping off quickly. I can’t be outside every morning or afternoon. Please continue to do the above in those cases as well. Thanks!

Have you seen The Smoke Signal? This is our student newspaper and they do a fantastic job. Check out the link above for the first issue of 15 - 16.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, clarifications, or concerns at any time.

Here are a few updates and reminders for you:

1. Progress reports - our second progress report for 2nd quarter will be sent home Tuesday, Nov. 24th. When we return from Thanksgiving break we only have 14 schools days remaining in the semester. Please continue to encourage our students to stay on top of their studies. Questions/Concerns? Contact teachers ASAP. Thanks.

2. Daily Announcement and website – Remember you can stay closely connected with these listed events and even more each day by visiting our website HERE. Our Daily Announcements are updated Monday – Friday.

3. 8th grade parents - Want to learn more about Kickapoo U? This article was in the N-L two weeks ago and Cherokee is hosting a meeting on Monday, Nov. 23rd from 5 - 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Representatives from Kickapoo will explain how to apply and what Kickapoo U can offer.

All of our 8th graders will be going to Kickapoo on Tuesday, Nov. 24th for the annual Pride of the Tribe assembly. This is a free trip, please sign and return the permission form ASAP, for our students and a great way to learn more about all the opportunities our Future Chiefs will have when they join KHS next school year.

4. PTSA meeting - is this Tuesday, Nov. 17th at 7:30 a.m. in the library. ALL are welcome to attend.

5. Fall Dance - Fall into the 50’s is Friday, Nov. 20th and tickets are $5. They go on sale Wednesday through Friday during lunch. No tickets sold at the door. This is for Cherokee students only.

6th & 7th grade students may attend from 6:30 - 8 p.m. and 8th graders from 7 - 8:30 p.m. All students must be picked up on time or they may not attend the Winter dance in February. More info about the dance may be found on our Daily Announcements.

6. Fall Dance volunteers - Want to help set up, chaperone, or clean up Friday night? Sign up HERE

7. Transitional Transfers - Current 5th & 8th grade student families - if you desire for your child to attend a middle or high school other than the school that serves your address, a transitional transfer request form must be completed. The window to complete this is from now through Friday, Dec. 4th at 4 p.m. You can find the form on the Cherokee website or HERE. Please let me know if you have any questions.

8. We have an amazing team here at Cherokee. Thank you all the families who submitted a recognition this year! You have no idea how much this means to our teachers and staff.

You can complete an Employee Recognition Form here (the link is functioning again) to show them your appreciation. No recognition is too small. Thank you for taking the time to recognize and celebrate our staff!

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time.

Have a great week and as always #GoIndians

Bill Powers

Principal

Cherokee Middle School

420 E. Farm Road 182

Springfield, MO 65810

Ph: 417-523-7210

Deliberative/Significance/Learner/Maximizer/Achiever

"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." - Alvin Toffler

Confidentiality Notice:

This email message and any accompanying document(s) and attachments contain information from Springfield Public Schools, which is confidential and privileged. The email transmission and any attached documents are intended to be for the review and use solely of the individual(s) or entity(ies) named and listed on the email transmission message. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby advised that any review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the information and/or contents of this email message, as well as any attached documents, is prohibited. If you have received this email message in error, please immediately delete this email transmission and notify us by telephone of this error.