Oct. 19 - Oct. 23 Announcements

Hello Cherokee Families,

I’ve shared info regarding IGNiTE a few times this year and we are quickly approaching the day our students receive their Chromebooks. In fact, we are scheduled to receive them on Wednesday, Nov. 4th.

We will be sending home a letter next week with more details on the devices and optional insurance families may purchase.

We all are very excited about the changes coming to Cherokee!

Here are a few updates and reminders for you:

1.  PTSA meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 20th at 7:30 a.m. in our library. ALL are welcome to attend.

2. PTSA clothing bank -  Volunteers are needed to help sort clothing at the Springfield Public Schools Clothing Bank on Thursday, November 5 during the hours of  9 am to 5 pm.  Shifts are in two hour increments, but you may adjust those to meet your schedule.  Volunteers are needed to check for stains and tears, sort by sizes, and place donations on clothing racks.  The clothing bank provides clothing to nearly 1,200 Springfield students throughout the year. Students are referred to the needs-based program by their school nurse.  Please consider signing up by visiting www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F044DA8AB22A3F85-springfield.  

3. Parent/Teacher conference week - Conferences will be held Monday, Oct. 26th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 28th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. We are asking families to please reserve these times only if your child is struggling in a specific course/class. Thank you. You may now schedule a conference any time by contacting your child(ren)s teachers.

4. Reports cards - were sent home Friday, Oct. 16th.

5.  FOOD FIGHT! - Cherokee is participating in the Ozarks Food Harvest Food Fight from Oct. 12 - 23. Please see our daily announcements for specific needs.

6. Wrestling - Is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and All practices will be at Cherokee from 4:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Students may still join.

7. PTSA Reflections contest - This is a fine art opportunity for all of our students. The 2015 - 2016 theme is “Let Your Imagination Fly” and you can find the rules and entry form HERE. Deadline is Oct. 30th.

8. Spirit Wear sales Take 2 - The second round of PTSA spirit wear sales have begun and will go through Oct. 30th. We’ve add a few additional styles for winter & a Kickapoo shirt as well. Click HERE for more info.

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. We have an amazing team here at Cherokee. Thank you to the three families who submitted a recognition recently! You have no idea how much this means to our teachers and staff.

You can complete an Employee Recognition Form here (the link isn’t currently working, but should be very soon) to show them your appreciation. No recognition is too small. Thank you for taking the time to recognize and celebrate our staff!

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time.

Have a great week and as always #GoIndians