Monday, March 30, 2015

March 30th, 2015 Announcements


Hello Cherokee Families,

It appears the beautiful spring weather is back. . .hopefully for good!

Update on MAP testing – We will begin April 6th and end on April 22nd. Please check the MAP testing schedule for specifics on when each grade level and/or team will be testing. Please don’t hesitate to contact your students teachers for more specific information. Reminder to please schedule appointments around the testing schedule. Thank you.

Please note students may use their personal ear buds for testing. However, ALL CELL PHONES must be left in lockers during testing. Thank you for reminding our students to leave phones in their lockers during their testing session.

Here are a few updates and reminders for you:

1.     Yearbooks are on sale until March 31st . Check HERE for more information. Online purchases only.
a.     Spring Book Fair –Online purchase may be made HERE through tomorrow (March 31st). All proceeds will be used for the library.
2.     Volunteer Breakfast – We appreciate ALL of our volunteers. We hope you can join us Wednesday, April 1st at 8:30 for a special breakfast. Thanks for all you do to help our students and staff!
3.     Summer School – Students MUST be enrolled by April 1st to be eligible for transportation on day one.

a.     You may continue to enroll after April 1st, but transportation may be delayed.
b.     Plenty of seats still available! Registration for ALL ages is currently open. Don't delay because it will be the Best. Summer. Ever. #SummerAtSPS
c.      More information can be found at this LINK.
d.     Transportation is free to Carver for any Cherokee student living more than 1.5 miles from Carver. Free breakfast and lunch as well!
e.      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.

a.     Here is one way you can recognize them:

b.    Fill out an Employee Recognition Form HERE We’ve had several parents submit them for staff. . .Thanks so much!!
c.      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.
d.    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.     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
8.     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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