Cherry Drive Weekly Update
April 1, 2022
Dear Cherry Drive Families,
Welcome back and Happy April Fool's Day! We hope you had a relaxing, enjoyable Spring Break! We have a lot going on in April, including a few Spirit Days so we appreciate you reading through Important upcoming events!
Our 3rd-5th graders are starting their state CMAS testing next week so please ensure they get lots of sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. We are collecting snacks for students who are testing so please feel free to donate snacks to the front office for our 3rd-5th graders.
We are starting an April HOP TO IT Tardy Challenge so please make sure students are getting to school on time! Each day, any class with less than two tardies will have their class "bunny" hop forward on our bulletin board. The winning class at the end of April will get an ice cream sandwich party!
Important Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, April 5th: CMAS Testing starts for 3rd-5th graders (more info. below)
Week of April 4th: Scholastic Book Fair
Thursday, April 7:
4-6pm: K-5th grade art show
6pm: 4th grade choir performance
Friday, April 8: Opening Day - Wear your Rockies or Favorite Baseball Gear!
Wednesday, April 13: Final Coffee with the Principal @ 8:05am
Thursday, April 14: 5th grade Healthy Bodies Parent Night
Friday, April 15th: Assessment Day Sign Up will be linked in my weekly news (We are having parents sign up for our May 6th Assessment Day vs. assigning times by last name)
Tuesday, April 26: Applebees Dine for Dollars
Thursday, April 28: National Superhero Day - Wear your Favorite Superhero Gear (shirts, capes, etc.)
Have a great weekend!
Warm Regards,
- Liz Jordan, Principal & Jeanna Costa, Assistant Principal
Art and Earth Club Cancelled Next Week
Art Club (4/5) and Earth Club (4/7) are CANCELLED next week. They are cancelled in preparation for the art show and music performance on April 7th. Clubs will resume the following week. We hope to see you at the show!
Scholastic Book Fair - Coming Next Week!
A Scholastic Book Fair is a magical and unforgettable experience where all kids can become readers. When we host a book fair our school earns rewards and resources that go directly back to the students. Our book fair is online and in person.
Online is open April 1-14, please click the link below:
In Person
Monday, April 4- Preview Day (sales from 2:30-3:30)
Tuesday, April 5- 8:30am-3:30pm
Wednesday, April 6- 8am-2:15pm
Thursday, April 7- 8:30am-3:30pm
Friday, April 8- 8:30am-12:00pm
Mobile Blood Drive coming to Cherry Drive!
Cherry Drive will be hosting a Children's Hospital mobile blood drive on May 9th. Please click here for more information and how to sign up. We are very excited to host this event for our community.
CMAS Testing Schedule
K-5th grade Art Show
Social emotional Learning
Resource Closet
PAWS Group
Cherry Drive Elementary
Vision: The Cherry Drive family will provide a consistent, positive, caring and highly engaging optimal learning environment. To accomplish this we will foster supportive collaboration and hold everyone accountable to consistent high expectations. As a community of diverse learners, we will value and take pride in one another by celebrating growth and success. Together, through this hard work and dedication, we will be productive 21st century citizens and lifelong learners.
Website: https://cherry.adams12.org/
Location: Cherry Drive Elementary School, Cherry Drive, Thornton, CO, USA
Phone: 720-972-5300
Facebook: facebook.com/CDECheetahs