Hello
Cherokee Families,
What
a beautiful weekend we had. I hope each of you were able to enjoy the time with
family and friends!
Update
on MAP testing – We will
begin April 6th for some of our students. This year the testing is
all online so we will not be testing all students at the same time. This format
will also cause the testing ‘season’ to extend through the month of April. I
have a draft of our testing schedule prepared and we are making final updates
this week. I plan to share this calendar with you all next week so you will
know specifically when your student will be in a testing session.
Here
are a few updates and reminders for you:
2. Spring
Book Fair – This week (March 23 – 27) from 7:30 to 3:30 each
day. Online purchase may be made HERE. All proceeds will be used for the
library.
3.
Summer School – Students MUST be enrolled by April 1st
to be eligible for transportation on day one. You may continue to enroll after
April 1st, but transportation may be delayed.
Plenty
of seats still available! Registration for ALL ages is currently open. Don't
delay because it will be the Best. Summer. Ever. #SummerAtSPS
a. More
information can be found at this LINK.
b.
Transportation
is free to Carver for any Cherokee student living more than 1.5 miles from
Carver. Free breakfast and lunch as well!
c.
Please
see attachment for more information as well.
4.
Artworks - The Artworks program is so much fun
they don’t know they’re learning!
a.
Artworks
is designed to foster an appreciation of art for students entering grades 3-8
for the 2015-2016 school year. Artwork introduces students to a variety of
materials and artistic concepts to evoke their curiosity and to hone their
natural creativity. Students work with professional artists who teach students
in a fun, relaxed environment where they can express their creativity and gain
self-confidence.
b.
Enroll
at the Summer School office located in the Kraft Administrative Center, 1359 E.
St. Louis St. beginning at 9 a.m. on March 2. The $30 supply fee is due
at the time of registration. Students receiving free/reduced lunch during
the regular school year can apply for a fee waiver.
c.
There
are two Artwork sessions. The first is June 15-26 and the second is July
6-17. A morning section, 8:30 – 10 a.m., and an afternoon section, 12:30
– 2 p.m. is offered during each session. Students may attend both
sessions but only one section in each session. Artwork classes will be
held at Bingham Elementary, 2126 E. Cherry St.
d.
Visit
springfieldpublicschoolsmo.org for more
detailed information regarding courses.
5.
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
is one way you can recognize them:
Fill
out an Employee Recognition Form HERE We’ve had
several parents submit them for staff. . .Thanks so much!!
a.
Also, please consider nominating our librarian, Ms.
Bueno, for the 2015 Linda Luke Librarian of the Year Award. The
deadline to nominate is Friday, March 27th, 2015. This is a
very special honor which is given in memory of Linda Luke who served as
librarian at Disney and Hickory Hills. The award comes with a cash prize
which benefits the librarian and the school library.
b.
Attached you will find the nomination form.
The form can also be downloaded at www.supportSPS.org.
6.
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
a.
We
use our Twitter feed 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.
7.
Report cards were sent home Friday, March 20th.
8. 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
9.
2015 – 2016 School Calendar - The SPS
school board approved the 15 - 16 calendar last week and it can be found HERE
2015-2016
Cherokee Orientation schedule
Monday,
Aug. 3:
6th grade @ 5 - 6 p.m. & 7th grade Endeavor 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday,
Aug. 4:
7th grade Panthers @ 5 - 6 p.m. & 7th grade Ravens 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday,
Aug. 5:
New to Cherokee 8th graders 12 - 1 & all returning 8th graders schedule
pick up after 1 p.m.
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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