April 27th, 2015 Announcements

Hello Cherokee Families,

Can you believe May is already here?! Please keep an eye on our website as we are adding information about summer camps, end of year activities, and much more daily.

Here are a few updates and reminders for you:

1.     The last day of school is May 20^th and it will be a 2-hour early release. This means Cherokee will dismiss at 12:45 on May 20^th.

2.     8^th grade field trip to MSU – All 8^th graders will attend this FREE performance on Friday, May 1st to see Strutting and Fretting a neo vaudeville.  Attached is the permission form that was sent home last week. We MUST have this returned in order to attend. Thanks.

3.     7^th grade shot clinic – a FREE immunization clinic for any current 7^th grader to receive the Tdap, Hep A, HPV, and meningococcal vaccine. Permission forms were sent home last week.

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY taken care of this immunization for your child please bring in the records for our nurse. If you have any questions please contact Nurse VanSomeren.

4.     Progress reports – our final progress report was sent home Friday, April 24^th. A reminder that report cards will be sent approximately 1 – 2 weeks after school is out.

5.     PTSA – Cherokee Middle School PTSA is looking for parents who would like to get involved for the 2015-2016 school year. We only a few spots filled, and there are many more to go. PTSA is not just about Fundraising...we do Dances, Spirit Wear, Reflections, Community Awareness, Teacher Appreciation...and so much more! Please look over the various jobs and let us know if you have any questions.   You can find us on Facebook, or email Kelly Baldwin at kelly@outdoorsmanlawns.com.  You can also get contact information at the CMS office.

15 - 16 PTSA sign up

Thank you,

Kelly Baldwin – Cherokee PTSA president

6.     Summer School – Families – you still have plenty of time to enroll for summer school.

a.     Plenty of seats still available! Registration for ALL ages is currently open. Don't delay because it will be the Best. Summer. Ever. #SummerAtSPS

b.     More information can be found at this LINK.

c.      Transportation is free to Carver for any Cherokee student living more than 1.5 miles from Carver. However, it will be delayed if you registered after April 1. Free breakfast and lunch as well!

d.     Please see attachment for more information as well.

7.     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.

8.     Grade level Honor assemblies – 6^th & 7^th grade on Tuesday, May 19^th and 8^th grade on May 20^th. Times to be announced. Teachers will contact families of students receiving honors.

9.     Track results – will be updated after each meet and can be found on our home page (main section at the bottom).

10.                        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:

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

11.                        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.

12.                        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

13.                        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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April 20, 2015 Announcements

Hello Cherokee Families,

We are quickly approaching the home stretch of the 14 – 15 school year. This time of the year can be very stressful for students and adults alike. Please make sure you are taking care of yourself, getting plenty of exercise and rest. Make sure to get outside and enjoy the weather when you can!

Update on MAP testing – 6^th and 7^th grade has finished, except for a few make-ups, and we are in the final week for 8^th grade!

We did make two changes and you should have received my email last week. Just in case below are the two changes:

Change #1 = regular bell schedule for all students on April 21^st.

Change #2 = Algebra I EOC will be held on April 23^rd. It will be a regular bell schedule for everyone also.

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.     The last day of school is May 20^th and it will be a 2-hour early release. This means Cherokee will dismiss at 12:45 on May 20^th.

2.     Progress reports – our final progress report will be sent home Friday, April 24^th. A reminder that report cards will be sent approximately 1 – 2 weeks after school is out.

3.     6^th grade mixer – Friday, April 24^th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Cherokee gym. This is a FREE event for our 6^th graders, BUT they must bring their ticket signed by a parent/guardian the night of the mixer. Tickets are being distributed at lunch today.

This is an opportunity for 6^th grade Cherokee students and 6^th grade Wilson’s Creek students to spend some time together before joining one another next year as 7^th graders.

4.     PTSA – Cherokee Middle School PTSA is looking for parents who would like to get involved for the 2015-2016 school year. We only a few spots filled, and there are many more to go. PTSA is not just about Fundraising...we do Dances, Spirit Wear, Reflections, Community Awareness, Teacher Appreciation...and so much more! Please look over the various jobs and let us know if you have any questions.   You can find us on Facebook, or email Kelly Baldwin at kelly@outdoorsmanlawns.com.  You can also get contact information at the CMS office.

15 - 16 PTSA sign up

Thank you,

Kelly Baldwin – Cherokee PTSA president

5.     Summer School – Families – you still have plenty of time to enroll for summer school.

a.     Plenty of seats still available! Registration for ALL ages is currently open. Don't delay because it will be the Best. Summer. Ever. #SummerAtSPS

b.     More information can be found at this LINK.

c.      Transportation is free to Carver for any Cherokee student living more than 1.5 miles from Carver. However, it will be delayed if you registered after April 1. Free breakfast and lunch as well!

d.     Please see attachment for more information as well.

6.     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.

7.     Track results – will be updated after each meet and can be found on our home page (main section at the bottom).

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 is one way you can recognize them:

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

9.     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.

10.                        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

11.                        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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April 13, 2015 Announcements

Hello Cherokee Families,

I hope you all enjoyed the weekend. The weather was very beautiful!

Update on MAP testing – Our first week went well. We did have a few minor technical issues, but we were able to work through them without me crying. J

We will continue through April 22^nd. Please see attached calendar for specifics on when each grade level and/or team will be testing. On the dates 8^th graders are testing they will follow the 7^th grade bell schedule and 7^th grade will follow the 8^th grade schedule. Please see attached bell schedule for specifics.

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.     The last day of school is May 20^th and it will be a 2-hour early release. This means Cherokee will dismiss at 12:45 on May 20^th.

2.     PTSA meeting – Next meeting is Tuesday, April 14^th at 5:30 in the cafeteria.

Cherokee Middle School PTSA is looking for parents who would like to get involved for the 2015-2016 school year. We only a few spots filled, and there are many more to go. PTSA is not just about Fundraising...we do Dances, Spirit Wear, Reflections, Community Awareness, Teacher Appreciation...and so much more! Please look over the various jobs and let us know if you have any questions.   You can find us on Facebook, or email Kelly Baldwin at kelly@outdoorsmanlawns.com.  You can also get contact information at the CMS office.

15 - 16 PTSA sign up

Thank you,

Kelly Baldwin – Cherokee PTSA president

3.     Summer School – Families – you still have plenty of time to enroll for summer school.

a.     Plenty of seats still available! Registration for ALL ages is currently open. Don't delay because it will be the Best. Summer. Ever. #SummerAtSPS

b.     More information can be found at this LINK.

c.      Transportation is free to Carver for any Cherokee student living more than 1.5 miles from Carver. However, it will be delayed if you registered after April 1. Free breakfast and lunch as well!

d.     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.     No School Friday, April 17^th for teacher professional learning & work.

6.     Track results – will be updated after each meet and can be found on our home page (main section at the bottom).

7.     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:

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

8.     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.

9.     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

10.                        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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April 6, 2015 Announcements

Hello Cherokee Families,

Update on MAP testing – Begins today, April 6^th, and will continue through April 22^nd. Please see attached calendar for specifics on when each grade level and/or team will be testing. On the dates 8^th graders are testing they will follow the 7^th grade bell schedule and 7^th grade will follow the 8^th grade schedule. Please see attached bell schedule for specifics.

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.     The last day of school is May 20^th and it will be a 2-hour early release. This means Cherokee will dismiss at 12:45 on May 20^th.

2.     Progress reports - are being sent home today, Monday, April 6^th.

3.     Spring Pictures – are Thursday, April 9^th. Flyers with more info are being sent home today.

4.     PTSA meeting – Final meeting is Tuesday, April 14^th at 5:30 in the cafeteria.

Cherokee Middle School PTSA is looking for parents who would like to get involved for the 2015-2016 school year. We only a few spots filled, and there are many more to go. PTSA is not just about Fundraising...we do Dances, Spirit Wear, Reflections, Community Awareness, Teacher Appreciation...and so much more! Please look over the various jobs and let us know if you have any questions.   You can find us on Facebook, or email Kelly Baldwin at kelly@outdoorsmanlawns.com.  You can also get contact information at the CMS office.

15 - 16 PTSA sign up

Thank you,

Kelly Baldwin – Cherokee PTSA president

5.     Summer School – Students MUST be enrolled by April 1^st to be eligible for transportation on day one.

a.     You may continue to enroll after April 1^st, 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. However, it will be delayed if you registered after April 1. Free breakfast and lunch as well!

e.      Please see attachment for more information as well.

6.     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.

7.     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:

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

8.     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.

9.     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

10.                        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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