Final 14 - 15 announcements

Hello Cherokee Families,

Eighth grade families – it has been an amazing 2 – 3 years. We have enjoyed watching our students grow and mature and look forward to hearing about their accomplishments over the next four years at Kickapoo.

Sixth and seventh grade families – we look forward to 1 – 2 more great years with you all. We also had some exciting news announced at last night’s SPS Board meeting. Cherokee is a Year 1 IGNiTE school. Watch this video to learn more. We will also be sharing more information with you all throughout the 15 – 16 school year as well.

Here are a few updates and reminders for you:

1.     Immunizations – 8^th graders for 15 – 16 are required to have the Tdap prior to 8^th grade. 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.

Please note we will NOT release your students 8^th grade schedule in August to you until we have this shot record in hand. Thank you.

2.     Report Cards – Will be sent in approximately 1 – 2 weeks. If your address has changed please update it with our office as soon as possible. Also, please make sure all fines/fees have been paid.

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

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.

4.     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.

Check our website often as we will be updating. Currently you will find information regarding summer camps and our 15 – 16 supply list.

5.     2015 – 2016 School Calendar - The SPS school board approved the 15 - 16 calendar last week and it can be found HERE

Postcards will be sent to families of incoming 7^th graders in late July to notify you of the day/time of your orientation. Please see below for the dates and times as you plan ahead.

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 orientation from 12 – 1.

Current 7^th graders returning as 8th graders may pick up schedules after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5^th. We do NOT have an orientation for 8^th grade.

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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