Feb. 9, 2015 parent email

Hello Cherokee Families,

I’m not sure if I will ever get used to the weather in the Ozarks. However, I really enjoyed this weekend! I hope you all were able to enjoy it as well.

Here are a few updates and reminders for you:

1.     Summer School – More information can be found at this LINK. Notable items on this page include:

Registration for current 8^th graders going to 9^th grade begins Tuesday, Feb. 10^th at 7:30 a.m.

Current 5^th, 6^th, and 7^th graders may register beginning Wednesday, Feb. 11^th at 7:30 a.m.

The flipbook for the summer school catalog now has links to the transportation maps. 

Under the “transportation section,” there is a list of summer school sites with links to the transportation maps.

ELL information has been added to the flipbook catalog.

The webpage now has a  “special services” section which includes information about ELL.

 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. 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

Our Twitter feed has been very active lately with 8^th grade Job Shadow and this weekend we had several extra-curricular activities. We use this platform to not only make announcements, but also celebrate and share our story. I encourage you to check it out. Our Twitter feed is visible on the left-hand side of our webpage, below the News and Links items. You can scroll thorough to see all the news without signing up for Twitter.

4. No school for students Feb. 13^th and Feb. 16^th. Also, Spring Break is March 7^th – 16^th

5. Our next Progress report will be coming home Thursday, Feb. 12^th. This will mark the 6^th week of the 9 week quarter. Questions or concerns? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our teachers.

6. Winter Dance is Friday, Feb. 20^th. More information can be found on the morning announcements.

7. Track and Field begins March 17^th. There is an informational meeting for 7^th & 8^th grade STUDENTS ONLY Thursday, Feb. 12^th at 7:30 a.m. in the small gym. See the daily announcements for more information.

8. Looking for a way to recognize Cherokee staff? We’ve had several parents do this recently. Thanks so much! You have no idea how much this means to our staff.

Here are two ways you can recognize them:

Deadline is next Monday, Feb. 16^th - Nominate an English/reading teacher for the Turner Reading Award. (See attached PDF for more information).

Fill out an Employee Recognition Form HERE We’ve had several parents submit them for staff. . .Thanks so much!

9. Yearbooks are on sale until March 31^st. Check our website for more information. Online purchases only.

10. Pick-A-Project – See description below and use this link to donate. Any and all support is greatly appreciated!

You can donate at this link à D DOODLER PENS-FROM 2-DIMENSIONAL DESIGNS TO 3-DIMENSIONAL STUDENT CREATED OBJECTS

Project Cost: $1000

Funded to Date: $110

Online Until: March 8, 2015

Teacher Name: Amanda Jimenez

School: Cherokee Middle School

Grade Level: 6th, 7th, 8th- Design and Modeling Engineers

Description: Our Design and Modeling classroom learns the specifics of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional designs. Students use their learned knowledge to take 2-dimensional designs and create them in 3D using computer software. This class would like to take the next step in the design process by taking the 3D computer-generated design and constructing a 3D physical model utilizing the 3D pen. The 3D Pen is an engaging educational tool that allows the user to create real 3-dimensional objects; a pen that puts the power of a 3D printer in the palm of each student. 

Thank you to the generous donors thus far!

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

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