Dear Cherokee Families,
This time of year is so bittersweet especially for our 5th grade families! We are so proud of all that our students have accomplished and we wish them well as they move onto their next grade level. We will miss our Kindergarten-4th grade students over summer break and can't wait to see them in the fall!
Upcoming Important Events:
- Parade for 5th Grade Students (June 12th at 2:00 PM)- 5th grade families can stand on sidewalk near the basketball courts along the "wood chip" playground where the swings are.
- 5th Grade Completion (June 12th at 6:00 PM)
- Kindergarten Celebration (June 13th at 9:00 AM)
- Last Day of School (June 14th) - Half Day dismissal at 11:21 AM
- Casting Call Selfie Stations (June 14th) - see above
- Happy Father's Day (June 18th)
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help make the school year a success for you and your child!
Sincerely,
Heather Batko
Cherokee Principal
Medication Pick Up
Message from district nurse:
If your child had medication in the clinic during this school year, you must pick up the unused medication in the main office by June 14, 2023. Any medication, including emergency medication left after this date will be disposed of by our District Nurse.
Our District Medication Policy requires all prescription medications to have a Request for Administration of a Prescription Medication to student form filled out with a physician’s order with parent’s signature each school year. The medication must be in a new original container and/or prescription bottle with the child’s name on it. Over the counter medication will also need a Request for Administration of Non-Prescription Medication to student form filled out and signed by parent.
All medication administration forms can be found on the chippewavalleyschools.org web page. Click on FOR PARENTS, and on the right side of the page scroll down and click on STUDENT HEALTH FORMS. Forms can also be picked up at the school in the main office.
Please bring in completed forms signed and dated by your health care provider with parent signature along with any required prescription medications on the first day of school in September. Do NOT drop off medications prior to the first day of school as they will not be accepted. Parents must hand deliver medications with completed forms to the Health Aide in the main office to be checked for full accuracy. No medications will be administered at school without accurately completed forms. Also please check the expiration date on medications as we cannot accept expired medications.
Have a safe, fun, and healthy summer!
2023-2024 Suggested Supply Lists
Sneak Peek & Curriculum Night - August 29, 2023
- Save the date for our Sneak Peek & Curriculum Night during the evening of August 29th.
- Class placements will be sent out via email prior this event. Please be patient as last minute enrollment and staffing changes often require us to send the placements out quite close to this deadline.
- Families will have a chance to tour the school and attend curriculum night sessions for their children.
- PTO will provide selfie stations.
- PTO will provide popsicle treats (upon exiting the building).
- You only need to attend one Curriculum Night session for each of your children. Resources will be provided after Curriculum Night (this is especially helpful for those with more than two children or those who can't attend).
Schedule for Sneak Peek/Curriculum Night
5:30-5:45 PM Doors open for Sneak Peek
5:45-6:15 PM Curriculum Night Session 1
6:15-6:20 PM Transition
6:20-6:50 PM Curriculum Night Session 2
6:50-7:00 PM PTO provides popsicles outside
REMINDER- Student Peanut/Tree Nut Allergies (updated 2/11)
- We have many students at Cherokee with severe peanut/tree nut allergies. Therefore peanuts/tree nuts products and products contaminated in a facility that processes peanuts/tree nuts will not be allowed for certain classes, common areas, etc.
- Due to the severity of some of our students with allergies it has been asked that some classes avoid bringing peanut/tree nut products for both lunch and snacks consumed in the classroom. Other classes have only been asked to avoid bringing peanut/tree nut products for snacks consumed in the classroom. Guidelines have been communicated to individual classrooms/grade levels. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions about the guidelines for your child's classroom.
- The link for the Snack Safely Guide is below. This guide has many great many recommendations for foods do not have peanuts, tree nuts and are not processed in facility with these items. This guide updates regularly so it is best to check the link below rather than printing.
- Click here for the Snack Safely Guide.
SACC - Cherokee Childcare
A NOTE FROM MRS. ASHLEY
For families looking to register for SACC
- SACC registration is first come first served.
- Due to limited staff and capacity limits some registrations may not be approved at this time until more staff are available.
- As staffing levels increase, so will our ability to enroll more students. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
- Once your registration application is submitted you must receive a registration approval email before your child can attend.
- Registrations will remain pending in the system and will be approved as openings become available.
For families currently enrolled in SACC
- Adding on additional days other than what was originally scheduled may be limited at this time due to student and staff ratios. You will be notified if your schedule change can be approved (some days may be available where others may not)
- If your child does not need to attend on a scheduled day please remove them from the schedule to open up a spot for someone else.
We appreciate your understanding at this time and anticipate more staff to be available soon. Until then we must adhere to the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers and stay within the required student to staff ratios. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
NOTE: SACC will continue to remain peanut/tree nut fee.
Ashley Murphy
Cherokee SACC Director
(586) 723-4860
- CLICK HERE to access the CVS SACC informational page.
Mental Health
District Calendar
District Acceptable Use Policy
CVS Handbook/Code of Conduct
District COVID-19 Reporting Form
Families should utilize the COVID-19 reporting form for positive cases. Click on the link below for the reporting form and procedures.
Policies & Procedures
Cherokee Safety Info
New Student Information 2022-2023
Cherokee Elementary School
We choose to Inspire, Believe, Achieve & LEAD!
Website: https://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/elementary-schools/cherokee/
Location: 42900 Rivergate Drive, Clinton Township, MI, USA
Phone: 586-723-4800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CherokeeWildcats
