Hello Cherokee Families,
Only 14 days, counting today, remain in the 15 - 16 school year. . .can you believe it?!
With this in mind continue 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.
This week, May 2-6, is Teacher Appreciation Week. Please let our amazing staff know how much you appreciate them. A word of encouragement this time of the year goes a long way!
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!
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 161 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. PTSA meeting dates - Our remaining meeting date is: Tuesday, May 10th at 7:30 a.m. in our library.
4. 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!
5. 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!
6. Progress report - The second and final progress report of the year was sent home Friday, April 29th. Please sign and return or contact your student's teachers to let them know you saw the report.
The final report card of the year will be mailed home 1 - 2 weeks after school ends.
7. 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.
8. 2016 - 2017 Orientations/Open House dates.
Families of students who will be in 7th grade - 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.
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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