Cheyenne Family Newsletter
Information for Cheyenne Parents and Families
January 2023
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Cheyenne Homepage
Cheyenne PTO Homepage
Upcoming Events / Dates
December 21 - Holiday Sing-a-Long & PJ Day
December 21 is a half day of school. Dismissal is at 11:55am.
Holiday Break - December 22-January 2
- December 21 is a half day of school. Dismissal is at 11:55am.
- From December 22 to January 2 there will be no school for students. School resumes on January 3.
The Cheyenne Staff hopes that each of you have a safe and wonderful Holiday season. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2023!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Days of No School - January
Please see below for specific dates:
- January 2 - NO School
- January 16 - NO School
January 13 - PTO Fundraiser
50496 Schoenherr Rd
Shelby Twp., MI 48315
Coffee with the Principal - January 20
January 24 - PTO Meeting
PTO meetings are held, at Cheyenne, in the MPR.
January 27 - School Spirit Day
Students are invited to wear their grade-level t-shirt on January 27.
Updates & Need to Knows
Cyber Safety - Parent Educational Sessions
In December, students in 2nd - 5th grade participated an in a cyber safety assembly to promote internet safety and digital citizenship. Cyber Safety Consulting is now inviting parents/guardians to attend one of the following FREE virtual educational sessions.
Cyber Safety: Parenting in a Hyper Digital Age by Cyber Safety Consulting
Time: Jan 9, 2023 6:00 PM – 7:15PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82904422213?pwd=TVE3L1V3Mk9kMDBabEJCUUlpTk9mZz09
Meeting ID: 829 0442 2213, Passcode: 265645
Cyber Safety: Parenting in a Hyper Digital Age by Cyber Safety Consulting
Time: Jan 17, 2023 10:00 AM-11:15AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83013702322?pwd=aW55NHdaVEFsYlJjdGR2a3Vlbk5VQT09
Meeting ID: 830 1370 2322, Passcode: 682158
Cyber Safety: Parenting in a Hyper Digital Age by Cyber Safety Consulting
Time: Jan 25, 2023 08:00 PM-9:15PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83644691860?pwd=S3FDcytiR0xOWk93RTRiWDdUaHIvUT09
Meeting ID: 836 4469 1860, Passcode: 576524
Background Information:
- Cyber Safety Consulting is an expert in the field of internet safety, having developed and delivered programming focused on Internet safety and digital citizenship for students, parents, and educators nationwide. They offer age-appropriate presentations designed to effectively teach students by increasing their ability to not only understand online dangers but to be able to RECOGNIZE them when encountered and self-protect. Additionally, they tie in a strong discussion of appropriate online behavior and positive solutions to the issues students face online.
Below are the topics that were covered during each student presentation.
2nd-3rd Grade Topics:
- Using devices and asking permission to be online
- Protecting personal information
- The importance of safe usernames & strong passwords
- Real friends vs. online friends
- Introduction to cyberbullying
4th-5th Grade Topics:
- Digital citizenship and positive digital footprints
- Protecting personal information online
- Social media, overexposure and gaming
- Your reputation online
- Internet predators and online friends
- Cyberbullying and the importance of upstanders
Cougar Closet:
2022-2023 Yearbook:
Attendance Matters:
If your child is absent, please contact the attendance line at 586-723-5099 to report the absence.
School Volunteers:
In order for potential volunteers to receive the digital form, a request must first be submitted by a staff member. Requests can only be submitted if there is an upcoming activity, event, or special reason a volunteer is needed. Please contact your child's classroom teacher for volunteer opportunities.
Note: volunteers must complete a CRC form every school year; ALL volunteers must have an approved CRC form on file
SACC - Playground:
Those families and students that would still like to use a playground are welcome to use the small playground located near Heydenreich.
We appreciate your understanding and help in creating a safe environment for our kids.
Pets @ Arrival and Dismissal:
We appreciate your understanding and help in creating a safe environment for our kids.
We're Hiring @ Cheyenne:
Calendar Dates
Important Dates:
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Arrival & Dismissal Times:
Arrival and Dismissal Locations:
Parking Lot Map:
Food Service
Message from Food Services:
If your student qualifies for free or reduced meals, you must complete the 2022-2023 online application at Chippewavalley.familyportal.cloud to receive this benefit. Even if you completed the 2021-2022 application, you still need to complete the 2022-2023 application as well. Completing an application is the only way to be considered for free or reduced meals next school year.
In addition, Chippewa Valley Schools has made the decision to cover the cost of students that qualify for reduced price meals for the 22/23 school year. This means there will be no charge for breakfast or lunch for all students that qualify for free or reduced meals.
If you do not qualify for free or reduced meals, you may begin depositing money into student accounts at any time to prepare for the cost of school meals next year. Meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year will be $2.75 for elementary lunch, $3.00 for middle/high lunch and $1.55 for breakfast at all grade levels. We have been fortunate to have not changed the prices for the last 9 years.
Chippewavalley.familyportal.cloud is a new website where families can access their student’s meal account, add money, manage parental controls and apply for free and reduced meals all in one stop! If you previously had a sendmoneytoschool.com account, use the same email when you register to Family Portal and all information will transfer over. For assistance, please contact our Food Service Department at 586-723-2110.
Sincerely,
Chippewa Valley Food & Nutrition Services Department
Food Allergies:
If your student has a food allergy please be aware that CVS Breakfast and Lunch Program foods may contain or have come into contact with peanuts, nuts or other possible allergens.
We take food allergies and student safety very seriously. If your student has any food allergies, please have your physician fill out the Dietary Needs Form below and return it to the food service office. We are happy to work with parents and students to help accommodate your needs.
For questions about food allergies and menu selections please call our office at 586-723-2106.
Breakfast at Cheyenne:
Breakfast is served daily at Cheyenne. Breakfast begins at 8:45am. Students who are purchasing breakfast should enter the building using Door #7. Door #7 is in the North parking lot near the loading dock.
Breakfast = $1.55
Lunch at Cheyenne:
Lunch (single) = $2.75
Lunch (doubles) = $4.25
Parents to Preorder School Lunch:
This school year Cheyenne will be using an online lunch ordering system. In previous school years, students would place a school lunch order with their classroom teacher one day prior to eating. The online ordering system will allow parents to easily preorder school lunch for their child. This system will replace ordering school lunch with the classroom teacher. All school lunch orders will need to be placed using the online preorder form. Please complete this form at the beginning of each month.
Using the link below, please take a moment to preorder lunch for this month. This process will help us efficiently and accurately order enough food for students. It will also significantly reduce the amount of instructional time lost by taking lunch count within our classrooms.
- Please complete the entire form (entire month).
- Please order school lunch for each student individually.
- Please only complete ONE form per student.
- Please ensure there is enough money in your child's lunch account.
- If you receive free lunch, please still preorder lunch.
- After submitting the form, you are able to print a receipt of your selections.
Lunch (single) = $2.75
Lunch (doubles) = $4.25
Visit the Chippewa Valley Schools' webpage for an up-to-date lunch menu.
To access student lunch accounts, add money, review parental controls, and apply for free/reduced lunch, please visit: https://chippewavalley.familyportal.cloud/
This survey will take approximately 6 minutes to complete.
Health Information & Forms
When to Keep a Child Home:
Our top priority is always the safety of our students, staff, and school community. Please review the information below regarding when to keep a child home from school.
- Fever: A child has a temperature of 100F taken by mouth or 99F taken under the arm. The child should not return until 24 hours of no fever, without the use of fever-reducing medications.
- Diarrhea: A child has two loose or watery stools, even if there are no other signs of illness. The child should have no loose stools for 24 hours prior to returning to school. Exception: A healthcare provider has determined it is not infectious. Diarrhea may be caused by antibiotics or new foods a child has eaten. Discuss with a parent/guardian to find out if this is the likely cause. For students with diarrhea caused by Campylobacter, E. coli, Salmonella or Shigella, please refer to the Appendix D for exclusions and required clearance criteria.
- Vomiting: A child that is vomiting. The child should have no vomiting episodes for 24 hours prior to returning to school. Exception: A healthcare provider has determined it is not infectious.
- Rash: The child develops a rash and has a fever or a change in behavior. Exclude until the rash subsides or until a healthcare provide has determined it is not infectious. For students with a diagnosed rash, please refer to Appendix D for exclusions and required clearance criteria.
- Communicable diseases: Children and staff diagnosed with certain communicable diseases may have to be excluded for a certain period. See Appendix D for disease-specific exclusion periods.
Please review the Chippewa Valley Schools Student-Parent Handbook for additional information.
COVID-19:
If your child has tested positive for COVID-19, or been exposed to a positive case, please fill out the following form. The questionnaire will help us determine quarantine time for your student. If you are reporting for multiple children, please complete a separate form for each child. After your responses are received our COVID Assistant will contact you as soon as possible.
Chippewa Valley Schools COVID-19 Dashboard and Return to School Guidelines can be accessed at: https://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/covid-19/
Medication Dispensation Forms:
Specific forms are used district wide and must be properly filled out and returned before any medication can be dispersed to your child during the school day.
The forms can be accessed by using the button below or picked up in the main office at Cheyenne. Please turn in completed forms to the main office at Cheyenne.
Other Student Medical Forms:
Other medical forms such as asthma, concussion, diabetes, Epi-pen, food allergy, seizure, and general health can be accessed by clicking the button below. Please turn in completed forms to the main office at Cheyenne.
SACC Program
Child Care:
Due to limited staff and capacity limits, some registrations may not be approved until adequate staff are available.
Once your registration application is submitted through Eleyo https://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/for-parents/sacc/, you must receive the registration approval email before your child may attend.
Registrations will remain pending in the system to be approved as openings become available.
2022-2023 Registration - Registrations will be online and will require AutoPay (credit card)
- Registration link: https://chippewavalleyschools.ce.eleyo.com/
- Eleyo Help Sheet - Instructions on creating an account.
- Current / New Families - Registration begins August 15th at 7:00 am.
- Program registration and tuition will be online and AutoPay (credit card) required.
- Registrations will be pending until approved by the Program Director.
- There is a non-refundable registration fee of $20 per child with a maximum of $60 per family.
Cheyenne Elementary School
Email: alewis01@cvs.k12.mi.us
Website: https://www.chippewavalleyschools.org
Location: 47600 Heydenreich Road, Macomb, MI 48044, USA
Phone: 586-723-5000