Hello
Cherokee Families,
I’m
not sure if I will ever get used to the weather in the Ozarks. However, I am
looking forward to the 60’s on Wednesday. I hope you all are able to enjoy it
as well. We all know winter is still here and could rear its ugly head any day.
Here
are a few updates and reminders for you:
1)
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.
2) 6th Annual Blood Drive TODAY!
– It’s not too late to help save a life. No appointment necessary and it is
open to the public from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Just 1 hour of your time, approximately
15 minutes to donate, and your donation can save up to three lives! Thank you
for your consideration.
3) Progress
reports – are
coming home today, Jan. 26th,
for the first three weeks of 3rd quarter/2nd semester.
Please sign and return as soon as possible. Questions or concerns? Please don’t
hesitate to contact your child’s teachers.
4)
Car line – Thanks to everyone who
pulls forward to the #1 sign! It is amazing how quickly the line moves when
everyone does pull forward.
Again,
we need all cars to pull as far forward as possible in the morning and
afternoon.
5)
Also, you can follow us on Twitter by searching for @CherokeeSPS or you
can receive text messages via Remind by sending a text to 81010 with the
message @principalp
6)
Looking for a way to recognize Cherokee staff? We had a parent do this
recently. Thanks so much!
Here
are three ways you can recognize them:
1.)
Deadline is this Friday, Jan. 30th - Nominate them for Teacher of the
Year (see the email BELOW my signature for details).
2.)
Deadline is Feb. 16th - Nominate an English/reading teacher for the Turner
Reading Award. (See attached PDF for more information).
3.)
Fill out an Employee Recognition Form
HERE We had a parent submit one for a
teacher. . .Thanks so much!!
7)
Summer School – More information can be found at this LINK. Notable items on this page include:
A.
The
flipbook for the summer school catalog now has links to the transportation
maps.
B.
Under
the “transportation section,” there is a list of summer school sites with links
to the transportation maps.
C.
ELL
information has been added to the flipbook catalog.
D.
The
webpage now has a “special services”
section which includes information about ELL.
8)
Yearbooks go on sale Feb. 1 and will be on sale until March 31st.
Check our website for more information.
9)
Counselor Appreciation Week is Feb. 2 –
6. Mr. Petree and Mrs. Jill Wilson do an amazing job as the Cherokee
counselors. Take a minute to let them know J
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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TEACHER OF THE
YEAR INFORMATION
Nominations are
currently being accepted for the 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year. To nominate a
teacher for this honor, simply complete the nomination
form and include a brief statement of why you feel the nominee deserves
recognition.
The nomination
form is easy to complete and can be submitted by a student, parent, co-worker
or supervisor. Teachers can even nominate themselves. Just fill out the pertinent
information and explain in 100 words or less why you are nominating the
individual. All nominations will be kept confidential.
Return the
completed form by
Friday, Jan. 30, to Denise Voorhees in Human Resources via school mail,
fax (523-0197) or e-mail to devoorhees@spsmail.org.
Nominees will be notified by Feb. 6.
The 2015-2016
Teacher of the Year will be named Monday, April 20, at the annual Teacher
Appreciation Banquet, hosted by Foundation for Springfield Public Schools. The winner may
also be considered for Missouri Teacher
of the Year.
The
following state criteria must be met by all applicants:
*Candidate
is willing to model effective teaching practices and be videotaped.
*Candidate
will complete a state application packet.
*Candidate
has at least four years of teaching experience in Springfield Public Schools.
*Candidate
is willing to serve as a goodwill ambassador for the district through public
speaking and/or appearances.
