Cherokee Welcome Back Information
2023-2024
Welcome Back - Principal's Message
Dear Cherokee Families,
I hope you are enjoying the last few days of summer! I enjoyed my first year as the Principal of Cherokee last year. I am looking forward to continuing to work with such an amazing community again this year.
Cherokee has always been a positive environment for students to learn and grow. It is my strongest desire to use my 21+ years of teaching and administrative experience to fuel the love of learning and promote success for all Cherokee students. I am eager to continue getting to know the many spectacular students and families at Cherokee.
I am looking forward to seeing all of our families at our Sneak Peak/Curriculum Night on August 29th. I will be at the main entrance greeting families. See below for more information. Also, an extra special thank you to our PTO for all of their hard work preparing our selfie stations, decorations and popsicle station for this event.
See below for:
- Sneak Peak & Curriculum Night information
- Allergy information
- Welcome back information from many of our staff members.
I will continue to provide updates in our weekly digital Paw's Press Parent Newsletters. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help make this year a success for your child.
Sincerely,
Heather Batko
Principal
Sneak Peek & Curriculum Night - August 29th
- We hope to see you at our Sneak Peek & Curriculum Night during the evening of August 29th.
- Our theme for this school year is superheroes!
- Sneak Peek is a chance for students and families to explore the school, meet staff and take pictures at the PTO selfie stations. Doors will open at 5:30 PM.
- Each teacher will be hosting Curriculum Night presentations during this event as well. Students and their families will visit their teacher's classroom for the presentation. Each teacher will hold two sessions of their presentation in order to accommodate the needs of our families. It is only necessary to attend 1 session for each child/student. The teacher will share the same information in both sessions. Resources will be available after the presentations for families who are unable to attend or who have more than two children.
- Curriculum Night Session 1 will be from 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM.
- Curriculum Night Session 2 will be from 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM. Families with multiple children will attend this Curriculum Night Session if needed. Additionally, if a family is unable to attend the first session, they are welcome to attend the second session.
- Students can join PTO and their friends upon exiting the building after the curriculum presentations for a popsicle treat. Popsicles will be served outside near the main entrance from approximately 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM.
- NOTE: Our health aide will be available for medication drop off at Sneak Peek/Curriculum Night. See below for more information.
Peanut/Tree Nut Alert Zones
- 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 in many classes, common areas, etc.
- Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3/4 Blend, 4th Grade and 5th Grade classrooms are peanut/tree nut alert zones. Foods/snacks that contain peanut/tree nuts should not be consumed in these classrooms.
- Pods for all grade levels are peanut/tree nut alert zones. Foods/snacks that contain peanut/tree nuts should not be consumed in pods.
- Due to the severity of some of our students with allergies it will be asked that some classes avoid bringing peanut/tree nut products for both lunch and snacks consumed in the classroom. The lunch period for 4th grade and the 3/4 blend is a peanut/tree nut alert zone. Peanut/tree nut products may not be consumed during lunch by students in these classes.
- Your child's teacher will review guidelines and answer any specific questions.
- The link for the Snack Safely Guide is below. This guide has many great many recommendations for foods that 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.
Kindergarten Welcome Back Information
- Kindergarten will host their Curriculum Night presentations in the Kindergarten pod.
- Families can visit all three Kindergarten classrooms during Sneak Peek/Curriculum Night .
- Kindergarten students will have a unique and special experience called KinderCamp the first week of school.
- Your child will receive an initial teacher placement. This will be your child's homeroom teacher for the first week of school. All Kindergarten teachers will spend the first week of school getting to know ALL the Kindergarten students and then determining their teacher/classroom placement for the year. More information will be shared at Curriculum Night.
During the first week of school Kindergarteners will enter and exit their homeroom teacher's classroom door.
Mrs. Curcuru- Door 17
Mrs. Skutnik- Door 16
Ms. Krajewski- Door 15***Important***
For the first day and the first week of school, please put a name tag badge on your kindergartener. Clearly print your child’s first and last name and how your child will be dismissed. These badges will help the teachers and school staff the first week of school. The badges will be provided at curriculum night on 8/29/23. However, if not present at curriculum night, please make a name tag and attach it on your kindergartener for the first day and for the first whole week, remember to please clearly print first and last name and how your child is to be dismissed example: Pick-Up or Bus and Number or Latch-Key.
Please note that ALL Kindergarten classrooms and pod area are peanut/tree nut alert zones. Snacks consumed in the classroom must be peanut/tree nut free.
- IMPORTANT: Please click on the link below to complete the dismissal form prior to September 5th so that the Kindergarten teachers can properly dismiss your child.
- Click here for the information shared at Kindergarten Kick-Off.
See below for additional information from our Kindergarten teachers.
1st Grade Welcome Back Information
- See below (document and image) for the 1st grade welcome back information.
Please note that all 1st grade classrooms and pod area are peanut/tree nut alert zones. Snacks consumed in the classroom must be peanut/tree nut free.
2nd Grade Welcome Back Information
- See below welcome back information from the second grade teachers.
Please note that all 2nd grade classrooms and pod area are peanut/tree nut alert zones. Snacks consumed in the classroom must be peanut/tree nut free.
3rd Grade Welcome Back Information
- See below for welcome back information from the third grade teachers.
- The 3rd grade pod is a peanut/tree nut alert zones.
Ms. Beliveau's 3/4 Blend Welcome Back Information
- See below (document and images) for Ms. Beliveau's welcome-back information.
- NOTE: I will be using Class Dojo. You will receive an email to connect you.
Please note that the 3/4 blends classrooms and pod areas are peanut/tree nut alert zones. Snacks consumed in the classroom must be peanut/tree nut free.
The 3/4 blend lunch period is also a peanut/tree nut alert zone. Food consumed at lunch should be peanut/tree nut free.
4th Grade Welcome Back Information
See below for information from the 4th grade teachers.
Please note that all 4th grade classrooms and pod area are peanut/tree nut alert zones. Snacks consumed in the classroom must be peanut/tree nut free.
Please note that the lunch period for 4th grade is also a peanut/tree nut alert zone. Foods consumed at lunch should be peanut/tree nut free.
5th Grade Welcome Back Information
- 5th grade will host their Curriculum Night presentations in the Den.
- Please note that all 5th grade classrooms and pod are peanut/tree nut free. Snacks consumed in the classroom should be peanut/tree nut free.
Specials Welcome Back Information
Message from Mr. Sundberg (Art Teacher)
Message from Mr. Sundberg (Art Teacher):