Hello Cherokee Families,
After a rough start to MAP testing last Tuesday we had great success the rest of the week. Our 6th and 7th graders completed the reading and math last week.
If your student was absent during any of the tests we will complete make ups as soon as possible this week.
Our 8th graders took the Science test today (Monday) and will take Reading on Wednesday, April 27th. Here is the bell schedule for Wednesday.
Wednesday, April 27 - 8th grade Reading
Remind students to fully charge devices the night before & bring chargers to school on testing days.
Cell phones, smart watches, and any internet capable devices must be left in student lockers during testing.
Students perform better in their regular test setting so please be here on time and present each day of testing. Thank you in advance.
Coming soon! A parent IGNiTE website to answer frequently asked questions and many other parental and student supports.
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. 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.
2. Make your mark at Explore! - There is still plenty of time to get enrolled. REGISTER HERE. We currently have 157 students registered. Are you?
Students entering grades 6 -8 can attend when able during session 1 or 2 as full-time attendance is not required.
Students taking high school courses must meet seat-time requirements to earn credits.
New this year, Artworks will be offered free at two locations. Middle school students who attend Artworks in the morning will have the option of riding a bus to a nearby middle school to take other course offerings in the afternoon.
Middle school students will attend classes Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be no classes May 30, July 1, or July 4. With free transportation for eligible students students entering grades 6 -8 and breakfast and lunch served at every school, Explore will offer a great experience for everyone.
3. SPS Facility Master Plan - Cherokee will be hosting a community meeting on Thursday, April 28th at 6 p.m. for SPS staff and community members. To learn more check HERE
4. PTSA meeting dates - Our remaining meeting dates are: Tuesday, May 10th. All meetings are at 7:30 a.m. in our library.
5. PTSA Leadership team & champions - We are in need of leaders for the 16-17 school year. This LINK provides more details. Please share with friends and families joining us from Wilson’s Creek and Disney in 16-17. Thanks!
6. 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!
7. Progress report - The second and final progress report of the year is being sent home Friday, April 29th.
The final report card of the year will be mailed home 1 - 2 weeks after school ends.
8. Last Day of school - May 19th and students will be dismissed 2 hours early. This means Cherokee students will be dismissed at 12:45 p.m. on May 19th.
9. Cherokee Basketball Camps - Any students entering 6th - 8th grade for the 16 - 17 school year. ALL student MUST have a current physical to participate. Click the links for more information. Girls camp is May 4 - 6 & Boys camp is May 9 - 11
10. Student Support is in the Bag - Support SPS schools and possibly win a Louis Vuitton bag in the process. More info HERE.
11. 6th grade mixer - This Friday, April 29th Cherokee 6th graders and Wilson’s Creek 6th graders will be mixing it up here at Cherokee from 6 - 7 p.m. This free event does require a parent signature on the ticket students will receive from teachers this week. All students must be picked up at 7 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
"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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