Hello Cherokee Families,
Two resources I have found valuable in educating our children and parenting a middle schooler are All-Pro Dad and Common Sense Media.
From All-Pro Dad - 5 Dangers of Social Media for Teens
From Common Sense Media - Cyberbullying, Haters, and Trolls
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, clarifications, or concerns at any time.
Everyone have a Happy and safe Thanksgiving!
Here are a few updates and reminders for you:
1. Progress reports - our second progress report for 2nd quarter will be sent home Tuesday, Nov. 24th. When we return from Thanksgiving break we only have 14 schools days remaining in the semester. Please continue to encourage our students to stay on top of their studies. Questions/Concerns? Contact teachers ASAP. Thanks.
2. 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.
3. 8th grade parents - Want to learn more about Kickapoo U? Cherokee is hosting a meeting on Monday, Nov. 23rd from 5 - 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Representatives from Kickapoo will explain how to apply and what Kickapoo U can offer.
All of our 8th graders will be going to Kickapoo on Tuesday, Nov. 24th for the annual Pride of the Tribe assembly. This is a free trip, please sign and return the permission form ASAP, for our students and a great way to learn more about all the opportunities our Future Chiefs will have when they join KHS next school year.
4. No School - Thanksgiving break is Nov. 25 - 29. See everyone again on Monday, Nov. 30th
5. Coat Drive - The Cherokee PTSA is collecting gently used coats/jackets for the local PTA Clothing Bank. The specific need is for children size 5 to Adult size 4X. Please bring them to our collection box outside the cafeteria and main office from now until Friday, Dec. 4th. Thanks!
6. Transitional Transfers - Current 5th & 8th grade student families - if you desire for your child to attend a middle or high school other than the school that serves your address, a transitional transfer request form must be completed. The window to complete this is from now through Friday, Dec. 4th at 4 p.m. You can find the form on the Cherokee website or HERE. Please let me know if you have any questions.
7. 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!
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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