Cherokee Announcements Aug. 16th, 2017

Hello and welcome back Cherokee families!

We are so excited to be back to school! The last week has been fast and furious as we make last minute preparations for our 930+ students.

For those of you new to Cherokee - I will send these messages out once per week, usually Friday or Monday, with updates, upcoming news, and important information.

You can receive this information through a few venues - 1) email if you have provided us an email address, 2) Remind text alerts if you signed up for them (send the message @principalp to 81010 to sign up), 3) Twitter (@CherokeeSPS or @DrPowersCMS), or via the Blog http://drpowersspot.blogspot.com/

1. Carline - please pull as far forward as possible before dropping off and picking up students. Please be aware of students walking and riding bikes. Students should use the crosswalk and sidewalk at all times. Do not use the west/athletic parking area for drop off or pick up during school hours as this is where our busses pick up and drop off. Thank you.

2. Bell Schedules for the start of school and all year - We use a variety of bell schedules throughout the school year to accommodate music and sports assemblies, character ed, Tribe Time, and other occasions. This LINK will take you to a folder with all of the schedules and the dates we will use them. Please pay special attention as class and lunch times vary for each schedule.

3. Sports Schedules - These are all posted on our website http://cherokee.spsk12.org/pages/Cherokee_Middle_School  

4. Our website (link above) also houses many other important items like Daily Announcements which can be found at the top of the webpage. Check our website on a regular basis as they are updated frequently.

5. PTSA Spirit Wear - is available for purchase online through Aug. 31st. Here is the link to view and place orders. https://www.sagemember.com/ws/ws.dll/CoStore?DistID=224756&CoStoreID=14847&Preview=1

6. PTSA fundraiser - Begins Friday, Aug. 18th. Stay tuned as students will receive a packet with info and we will post to our website and share here next week.

7. IGNITE - All of our students will receive their Google Chromebook on Thursday, Aug. 17th. This LINK will provide you information to help guide you through the process, provide info on optional insurance and how to connect to Canvas.

We are looking forward to an amazing year and we are excited to partner with each of you as we navigate the middle school years. If we can do anything to help please never hesitate to reach out to us via email, phone, or in person at any time.

I can be reached at wtpowers@spsmail.org, @DrPowersCMS or @CherokeeSPS, or 523-7210.

Have a great day and first week of school and as always #GoIndians

Dr. Bill Powers

Cherokee Principal