Hello
Cherokee Families,
Update
on MAP testing
– Begins today, April 6th, and
will continue through April 22nd. Please see attached calendar for
specifics on when each grade level and/or team will be testing. On the dates 8th
graders are testing they will follow the 7th grade bell schedule and
7th grade will follow the 8th 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 20th and it will be a 2-hour early
release. This means Cherokee will dismiss at 12:45 on May 20th.
2. Progress
reports - are being sent home today, Monday, April 6th.
3. Spring
Pictures – are Thursday, April 9th. Flyers with
more info are being sent home today.
4. PTSA
meeting – Final meeting is Tuesday, April 14th 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.
Thank
you,
Kelly
Baldwin – Cherokee PTSA president
5. 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. 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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