Nov. 28, 2016 Announcements

Hello Cherokee Families,

We hope each of you had a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving. Can you believe we are just four weeks away from Winter Break?

Be sure to read the notes below AND the Daily Announcements each day via our website so you can stay connected with all things Cherokee!

Carline reminders: Thank you to all parents who are following our carline expectations of pulling as far forward before dropping off. We also appreciate everyone’s patience in the carline.

• Do not pick up or drop off on Plainview Road.
• Please remind your student to use the crosswalk with the crossing guard and with me.

• We’ve received calls from neighbors asking that we please not block their driveways when dropping off and picking up students. Please be courteous and do not block driveways. Thank you.
• Do NOT drop off in the west/athletic parking lot. This if for buses ONLY.
• Thank you again for not using your phones in the carline.
• Everything we are doing is for the safety of all students. Thank you for doing your part too!

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 have not been updated since last week. We apologize. They will be updated by Tuesday with current information.

2. PTSA yearly calendar & Clothing Bank signup – Here is the YEARLY CALENDAR with other dates of note and all meeting dates as well. Our next meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 17th at 6 p.m. in the library. You can also find Cherokee PTSA on Facebook HERE. We are looking for volunteers for the SPS PTSA Clothing Bank. Click HERE for dates and times and to sign up. Thank you!

3. We have an amazing team here at Cherokee. Thank you to all the families who submitted a recognition last 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!

4.  IGNiTE – Have questions about IGNiTE? Check out this website for more information on IGNiTE. Our website also has links to more information at the top left-hand side of the page under IGNiTE.

• District Chromebooks are filtered using a product called Securly. Securly filters Chromebooks at school and at home.
• Websites are filtered upon categories and blocks items such as pornography, proxy websites used to bypass filtering, weapons, drugs, gambling, hacking and other non-educational websites.
• Parents can find out more about how we keep students safe and secure on their Chromebooks on the IGNiTE@Home website.
• If a student, parent or teacher reports that inappropriate content is available to students, please send any websites or Chrome extensions you believe should be blocked to me immediately.
• Here is an FAQ regarding district filtering policies.

5. Bell schedules for Cherokee – We have several assemblies coming up in December so make sure to check the link below to see what’s up next.

We use a few different bell schedules during the school year. These will help you when planning for lunch, appointments, etc. This LINK will take you to a folder with the following schedules - Character Ed, Morning assembly, Sports/Pep Assembly, and our regular bell schedule. The dates are listed at the top of each schedule.

6. Box Tops for Education - Our PTSA collects these and the collection dates are: Feb. 15, 2017 and April 28, 2017.

7. No School for students - Winter Break is Thursday, Dec. 22 - Tuesday, Jan. 3rd.  Students return to school on Wednesday, Jan. 4th, 2017.

8. Kickapoo U. - 8th grade families - Do you want to learn more about Kickapoo U.? We are hosting a parent meeting in the Cherokee cafeteria on Tuesday,       Nov. 29th at 6 p.m.

In the meantime check out their website HERE.

9. Picture Retakes - This Friday, Dec. 2nd. For anyone absent on the original picture day. Students must have money or PICTURE PACKET to return the day of pictures.  Go online to mylifetouch.com  and Use ID: GJ016300Y1 then bring printed receipt.

10. Girls Volleyball - A meeting for any 7th or 8th grader interested in trying out for volleyball will be held Friday, Dec. 16th at 7:30 a.m. in the small gym. All important information regarding tryouts and physical exam paperwork will be made available at that time AND can be found HERE.

Tryouts will begin Jan. 4th. Students must have ALL paperwork completed and turned in by Dec. 21st to be eligible for tryouts.

11. 8th grade Job Shadowing - Each year our 8th grade participate in a Job Shadow event on Groundhog Day. This year our event will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2nd, 2017. We are always looking for companies and businesses willing to host students. If you or your employer are able and willing to host an 8th grader this year, please email or call me or Mr. Petree at your convenience for more information. Thank you in advance!

12. Progress reports - Will be sent home on Friday, Dec. 2nd. This is the final progress report for 2nd quarter.

The quarter and semester end on Wednesday, Dec. 21st. Report Cards will be sent home on Friday, Jan. 6th.

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

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Nov. 21, 2016 Announcements

Hello Cherokee Families,

We hope each and every one of you have a Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends. While this is a great time to share and celebrate with family and friends this can also be a stressful time of the year for some families and students. Please let us know how we can help and support you and your family if you are faced with adversity during this holiday season.

Be sure to read the notes below AND the Daily Announcements each day via our website so you can stay connected with all things Cherokee!

Carline reminders: Thank you to all parents who are following our carline expectations of pulling as far forward before dropping off. We also appreciate everyone’s patience in the carline.

• Do not pick up or drop off on Plainview Road.
• Please remind your student to use the crosswalk with the crossing guard and with me.

• We’ve received calls from neighbors asking that we please not block their driveways when dropping off and picking up students. Please be courteous and do not block driveways. Thank you.
• Do NOT drop off in the west/athletic parking lot. This if for buses ONLY.
• Thank you again for not using your phones in the carline.
• Everything we are doing is for the safety of all students. Thank you for doing your part too!

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. PTSA yearly calendar & Clothing Bank signup – Here is the YEARLY CALENDAR with other dates of note and all meeting dates as well. Our next meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 17th at 6 p.m. in the library. You can also find Cherokee PTSA on Facebook HERE. We are looking for volunteers for the SPS PTSA Clothing Bank. Click HERE for dates and times and to sign up. Thank you!

3. We have an amazing team here at Cherokee. Thank you to all the families who submitted a recognition last 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!

4.  IGNiTE – Have questions about IGNiTE? Check out this website for more information on IGNiTE. Our website also has links to more information at the top left-hand side of the page under IGNiTE.

• District Chromebooks are filtered using a product called Securly. Securly filters Chromebooks at school and at home.
• Websites are filtered upon categories and blocks items such as pornography, proxy websites used to bypass filtering, weapons, drugs, gambling, hacking and other non-educational websites.
• Parents can find out more about how we keep students safe and secure on their Chromebooks on the IGNiTE@Home website.
• If a student, parent or teacher reports that inappropriate content is available to students, please send any websites or Chrome extensions you believe should be blocked to me immediately.
• Here is an FAQ regarding district filtering policies.

5. Bell schedules for Cherokee – We use a few different bell schedules during the school year. These will help you when planning for lunch, appointments, etc. This LINK will take you to a folder with the following schedules - Character Ed, Morning assembly, Sports/Pep Assembly, and our regular bell schedule. The dates are listed at the top of each schedule.

6. Box Tops for Education - Our PTSA collects these and the collection dates are: Feb. 15, 2017 and April 28, 2017.

7. No School for students - Thanksgiving Break is Wednesday, Nov. 23 - Sunday, Nov. 27th.

8. Kickapoo U. - 8th grade families - Do you want to learn more about Kickapoo U.? We are hosting a parent meeting at Cherokee on Tuesday, Nov. 29th at 6 p.m.

In the meantime check out their website HERE.

9. Picture Retakes - Friday, Dec. 2nd. For anyone absent on the original picture day. Students must have money or PICTURE PACKET to return the day of pictures.  Go online to mylifetouch.com  and Use ID: GJ016300Y1 then bring printed receipt.

10. Girls Volleyball - Meeting for any 7th or 8th graders interested in trying out for volleyball will be held Friday, Dec. 16th at 7:30 a.m. in the small gym. All important information regarding tryouts and physical exam paperwork will be made available at that time. Tryouts will begin Jan. 4th.

11. Salvation Army Bell ringing - Support the Salvation Army as members of our Student Council and National Junior Honor Society ring the bell on Saturday, Nov. 26th from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Walmart on Independence. Thank you!

12. 8th grade Job Shadowing - Each year our 8th grade participate in a Job Shadow event on Groundhog Day. This year our event will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2nd, 2017. We are always looking for companies and businesses willing to host students. If you or your employer are able and willing to host an 8th grader this year, please email or call me or Mr. Petree at your convenience for more information. Thank you in advance!

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

Deliberative/Significance/Learner/Maximizer/Achiever

"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

Confidentiality Notice: This email message and any accompanying document(s) and attachments contain information from Springfield Public Schools, which is confidential and privileged. The email transmission and any attached documents are intended to be for the review and use solely of the individual(s) or entity(ies) named and listed on the email transmission message. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby advised that any review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the information and/or contents of this email message, as well as any attached documents, is prohibited. If you have received this email message in error, please immediately delete this email transmission and notify us by telephone of this error.

Nov. 14, 2016 Announcements

Hello Cherokee Families,

November is halfway over and we are starting to hit the holiday season. While this is a great time to share and celebrate with family and friends this can also be a stressful time of the year for some families and students. Please let us know how we can help and support you and your family if you are faced with adversity during this holiday season.

Be sure to read the notes below AND the Daily Announcements each day via our website so you can stay connected with all things Cherokee!

Carline reminders: Thank you to all parents who are following our carline expectations of pulling as far forward before dropping off. We also appreciate everyone’s patience in the carline.

• Do not pick up or drop off on Plainview Road.
• Please remind your student to use the crosswalk with the crossing guard and with me.

• We’ve received calls from neighbors asking that we please not block their driveways when dropping off and picking up students. Please be courteous and do not block driveways. Thank you.
• Do NOT drop off in the west/athletic parking lot. This if for buses ONLY.
• Thank you again for not using your phones in the carline.
• Everything we are doing is for the safety of all students. Thank you for doing your part too!

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. PTSA yearly calendar & Clothing Bank signup – Here is the YEARLY CALENDAR with other dates of note and all meeting dates as well. Our next meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 15th at 7:30 a.m. in the library. You can also find Cherokee PTSA on Facebook HERE. We are looking for volunteers for the SPS PTSA Clothing Bank. Click HERE for dates and times and to sign up. Thank you!

3. We have an amazing team here at Cherokee. Thank you to all the families who submitted a recognition last 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!

4.  IGNiTE – Have questions about IGNiTE? Check out this website for more information on IGNiTE. Our website also has links to more information at the top left-hand side of the page under IGNiTE.

• District Chromebooks are filtered using a product called Securly. Securly filters Chromebooks at school and at home.
• Websites are filtered upon categories and blocks items such as pornography, proxy websites used to bypass filtering, weapons, drugs, gambling, hacking and other non-educational websites.
• Parents can find out more about how we keep students safe and secure on their Chromebooks on the IGNiTE@Home website.
• If a student, parent or teacher reports that inappropriate content is available to students, please send any websites or Chrome extensions you believe should be blocked to me immediately.
• Here is an FAQ regarding district filtering policies.

5. Bell schedules for Cherokee – We use a few different bell schedules during the school year. These will help you when planning for lunch, appointments, etc. This LINK will take you to a folder with the following schedules - Character Ed, Morning assembly, Sports/Pep Assembly, and our regular bell schedule. The dates are listed at the top of each schedule.

6. Box Tops for Education - Our PTSA collects these and the collection dates are: Feb. 15, 2017 and April 28, 2017.

7. Flu shot clinic - Cherokee will be hosting a flu shot clinic on Wednesday, Nov. 16th. This PACKET with the form to sign up was sent home recently. Please return to Nurse VanSomeren by Monday, Nov. 14th. If you have questions please call Nurse VanSomeren at 523-7230.

8. Robberson Supply Drive - This week! Monday, Nov. 14 through Friday, Nov. 18 we are collecting the following items for Robberson Elementary school: Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Shampoo/Cond., Body Wash, Bar Soap, Deodorant, Hair ties/band, Hair Brushes, Combs, Dental Floss, Bath Towels, Wash Cloths, Sweat Pants, Kids Size Socks, Kids Size T-Shirts, Nail Polishes, Toilet Paper, Kleenex.

Please turn in to your homeroom classes.

9. No School for students - Thanksgiving Break is Wednesday, Nov. 23 - Sunday, Nov. 27th.

10. Fall Dance - Friday, Nov. 18th.

6th and 7th graders may attend from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 8th graders may attend from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Students must attend school ALL day, tickets must be purchased during lunch on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. All students must be picked up on time. Anyone picked up later than 15 minutes after their dismissal will not be allowed to attend the next dance. Thank you!

11. Dance help - PTSA is looking for help setting up, working during the dance, and clean up afterwards. Sign up HERE. Thanks in advance.

12. Transitional Transfers - Attention families with students currently in 5th or 8th grade.  Do you want your child(ren) to attend a school outside your current attendance area for 6th or 9th grade during the 2017 - 2018 school year? If the answer is yes then you need to complete a transitional transfer. The window to do so is from 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1st until 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2. To learn more and apply for a Transitional Transfers click HERE.

13. Kickapoo U. - 8th grade families - Do you want to learn more about Kickapoo U.? We are hosting a parent meeting at Cherokee on Tuesday, Nov. 29th at 6 p.m.

In the meantime check out their website HERE.

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

Deliberative/Significance/Learner/Maximizer/Achiever

"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

Confidentiality Notice: This email message and any accompanying document(s) and attachments contain information from Springfield Public Schools, which is confidential and privileged. The email transmission and any attached documents are intended to be for the review and use solely of the individual(s) or entity(ies) named and listed on the email transmission message. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby advised that any review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the information and/or contents of this email message, as well as any attached documents, is prohibited. If you have received this email message in error, please immediately delete this email transmission and notify us by telephone of this error.