Hello Cherokee Families,
It is the final 4 days. . .
This has been such an amazing year for everyone!
Thank you for continuing to support and encourage our students to finish the school year strong by being on time every day, being present every day, and giving their best effort every day. We appreciate your support at home.
I also want to give a special thanks to our 8th grade families. It has been a pleasure to partner with you for the past 1 - 3 years here at Cherokee. On behalf of myself and our staff - Thank you for allowing us to work with your child(ren)!
Returning families - we look forward to continuing the journey with you and your child(ren). Please keep an eye on our website for our supply list and other information to be posted by the end of this week and throughout the summer.
We will also be sending home information via U.S. Mail in mid to late June.
It’s Here! The 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 173 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 entering grades 6 -8 and breakfast and lunch served at every school, Explore will offer a great experience for everyone.
3. PTSA Leadership team & champions - We are still in need of a few leaders for the 16-17 school year. Several of these are one time events. Click this LINK to learn more about the opportunities. Please share this with friends and families joining us from Wilson’s Creek and Disney in 16-17. Thanks!
4. 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 to show them your appreciation. No recognition is too small. Thank you for taking the time to recognize and celebrate our staff!
5. Final report card - Will be mailed home 1 - 2 weeks after school ends. If you’ve moved this school year and haven’t updated your address with us please do so at this time. Thanks!
6. Last Day of school - Thursday, 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.
7. 2016 - 2017 Orientations/Open House dates.
Families of students who will be in 7th grade for 16 - 17 you will receive a postcard via U.S. mail in late July with your team info.
6th grade Pathfinders - Monday, Aug. 8th at 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
7th grade Endeavor - Monday, Aug. 8th at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
7th grade Panthers - Tuesday, Aug. 9th at 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
7th grade Ravens - Tuesday, Aug. 9th at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
New 8th graders orientation (this is for students/families who have never attended Cherokee prior to 8th grade) - Wednesday, Aug. 10th @ 4:30 p.m.
Returning 8th graders (all students who have attended Cherokee prior to 8th grade) schedule pickup - Wednesday, Aug. 10th @ 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Keep an eye on the website throughout the summer and be on the lookout for the summer mailer in late June.
8. SPS Facilities Master Plan - Learn more HERE & take a survey to provide your input HERE. This survey is available until Friday, May 20th.
9. End of Year Honor Assemblies - Teachers should be contacting you soon to let you know if your student will be receiving an honor. You may contact teachers also.
6th grade honor assembly - May 18th @ 9:45 a.m. in the gym
7th grade honor assembly - May 19th @ 8 a.m. in the gym
8th grade honor assembly - May 19th @ 9:45 a.m. in the gym
10. Yearbooks - If you pre-ordered a yearbook they were distributed to students today, Monday, May 16th.
If you did NOT purchase one we have 20 books available 1st come, 1st served for $18.
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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