Hello Cherokee Families,
Boy did it get cold quick. Stay warm families!
Two resources I have found valuable in educating our children and parenting a middle schooler are All-Pro Dad and Common Sense Media.
From All-Pro Dad - 5 Things Teenagers Secretly Want You to Know but Won't Tell You
From Common Sense Media - Violence in the Media
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, clarifications, or concerns at any time.
Here are a few updates and reminders for you:
1. Report Cards for 1st semester/2nd quarter - were sent home Friday, Jan. 8. Questions or concerns? Please contact teachers as soon as possible. Thanks.
2. 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. They will be updated Tuesday.
4. SPS Online classes - Current 8th grade and high school students can register for the 2016 - 2017 school year beginning Jan. 23.
5. Summer School - Is expanding even more. Check out this VIDEO for more information on Explore 2016. Stay tuned for class offerings and registration info later this month.
6. 8th grade families - Kickapoo counselors will be at Cherokee on Wednesday, Jan. 13th to begin scheduling students for 9th grade! Be on the lookout for that paperwork coming home this week.
7. Online and Social media safety - We will have a guest speaker at Cherokee on Monday, Jan. 25th to speak to our students and staff about online safety.
We will have a parent meeting from 6 - 7 p.m. on Jan. 25th. at Cherokee to learn more about how to stay abreast of the latest and how to keep our students safe online. Please see the topics HERE. Please let me know if you have any questions.
8. Careers in Conservation (CIC) - 8th grade students interested in learning more check HERE. Deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 15th. Application is HERE
9. We have an amazing team here at Cherokee. Thank you all the families who submitted a recognition this year! You have no idea how much this means to our teachers and staff.
You can complete an Employee Recognition Form here (the link is functioning again) to show them your appreciation. No recognition is too small. Thank you for taking the time to recognize and celebrate our staff!
10. 7th Annual Blood Drive - Monday, Feb. 29th from 2 - 6 p.m. in the Cherokee cafeteria. Hosted by Cherokee National Junior Honor Society in conjunction with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. One hour of your day could save up to 3 lives. Thank you.
11. Carline reminder - Thank you for pulling as far forward as possible each morning and afternoon. When everyone does so the carline moves so much smoother and quicker.
Also, please do not drop off at the west (athletic) parking lot. This is where our buses enter and carline exits. When we have cars coming in and dropping off in this area it is dangerous. Thank you.
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
"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." - Alvin Toffler
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