The Cherokee Chronicle
March 2023
⭐ Principal's Message ⭐
Lamar Families,
As we near the end of the 3rd nine weeks, thank you for supporting our school which allows us to better support your child!
Several things to be aware of as we move into March and approach Spring:
1. Report Cards come out on March 15. Please take time to review these with your child and sign and return. You can access your child's current grades on Parent Portal using the button below. If you need to sign up for parent portal, please visit the office.
2. Summer School information will be coming out soon. This is a great way for your child review skills from the prior year and prepare them for the next grade level in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
3. TCAP State Testing will begin on April 17 and go through May 5 for all students in grades 3-8. If possible, please plan appointments and absences outside of this time frame. Check out the buttons below for more upcoming school and district-wide dates.
4. Attendance Reminder: Please send in all doctor’s excuses and parent notes within 5 school days of the absence. These can be brought in by the student upon return, emailed, (millerj3@wcde.org) or faxed 423-753-1134. **Remember you have 5 parent notes per year.**
5. Arts Night: Save the date for Arts Night on March 14 at 6 PM. See the flier below for details.
6. Spring Break is March 20-24. We hope everyone finds time to relax and recharge before the end of the school year!
As always, please feel free to contact the office at 753-1130 if you have questions.
Respectfully,
Mark Merriman, Principal
💫 March Calendar 💫
Happenings
Note from the Social Worker- Ms. Fogleman
Hiring Substitute Teachers
Visit https://bit.ly/WCDE-HR to learn more about how you can become a substitute!
💫 January EPIC! Students of the Month 💫
🌟 Lamar Staff Spotlight Series 🌟
Lamar School Board Ambassadors
Math and Science Night
Valentine's Day Dance
School & District Happenings
Upcoming Dates:
- Feb. 27-Mar. 3- Read Across America Week/ Case Benchmark Window (3rd Administration)
- Mar. 1- Well Child Visit
- Mar. 2- Class Pictures/ Spring Sport's Pictures
- Mar. 3- Yearbook Sale Ends
- Mar. 6-10- National School Breakfast Week
- Mar. 7- Teacher In-service (No School for Students)/ 8th Grade Readiness Night @ DCHS (6-8 PM)
- Mar. 10- End of 3rd Nine Weeks
- Mar. 13-17 - Scholastic Book Fair
- Mar. 14- Art's Night @ 6 PM
- Mar. 15- Report Cards/ Kindergarten Screening/ Marty Silver Visit
- Mar. 16- Kids Heart Challenge Celebrations and Tournament
- Mar. 17- EPIC! Celebrations
- Mar. 20-24- Spring Break
- Mar. 30- PreK Screening
School Nutrition
- Click HERE to view the breakfast & lunch menu
- Click HERE to access your child's meal account
- Click HERE to access the online application for free & reduced school meals application
- If you have questions or need assistance, please call or email Donna Mauk, Lamar Cafeteria Manager, at 753-1132 or maukd@wcde.org.
- Click HERE to follow WCDE School Nutrition on Twitter!
Lamar BAND App
Lamar FaceBook Page
Lamar Twitter
Mission, Vision, and Motto
Learning is a process which is cultivated through the collaborative efforts of the school, home, and community.
I am a Cherokee working to be the best that I can be!
Email: merrimanm@wcde.org
Website: https://www.wcde.org/Domain/864
Location: 3261 Highway 81 South, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
Phone: 423-753-1130
Twitter: @Lamar_School