Cherokee Newsletter 12.16.22
Sept 16, 2022
Dear Cherokee Families,
As we conclude 2022, and break for the winter holidays, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all who help make Cherokee Elementary School an amazing place to be. We are a community with so many gifts and talents, which we share daily with one another and most importantly, with our students. Parents, of course, are such a critical part of all we hope to accomplish on behalf of our Cherokee students. I am grateful to you for doing what I know firsthand is the hardest, most rewarding and joyous job of all. Thank you for entrusting us with your most precious gift. I am grateful to our wonderful, talented, creative, inquisitive, optimistic, and resilient students. Often, when I need to laugh I can go into any classroom and leave with a smile on my face. The students truly make us better!
In the spirit of this holiday season, I want to extend my thanks to all of you for everything that you do for our school. It is during this time that I am reminded of my own good fortune to serve as the proud principal of Cherokee Elementary School. The faces of our children best express the true meaning of this holiday season. They radiate a sense of enthusiasm, hope and a confident joy for life and the opportunities that await them. To the families of the Cherokee community, please have a safe, joyous, and healthy holiday and a happy new year!
~Dr. Cavanaugh
A couple of highlights for special attention:
Review the information about the upcoming Feed My Starving event
Review the upcoming Lunar New Year Chinese Paper-Cutting Workshop information
Feed My Starving Children
The Cherokee Student Leadership team has been planning their first community service event. This will take place at Feed My Starving Children in January. Please see the attached flier for details and sign-up for the two options on January 19th and January 23rd.
Lunar New Year Chinese Paper-Cutting Workshop
The Spirit of 67 Foundation awarded a grant to Cherokee for the Lunar New Year Chinese Paper-Cutting Workshop. K-4 Mandarin learners will get a unique opportunity for a hands-on paper-cutting experience in their classes. In addition, we are offering a workshop for all District 67 students to partake in an extra session after school hours. Please see the information below about this unique opportunity that will take place on January 18th.
