Cherokee Newsletter 9.2.22

September 2, 2022

Dear Cherokee Families,

Wow, what a week! We welcomed our kindergarten students, we gathered as a school community for Parent Information Night, and we ended with an all school assembly to kick off our Foundations theme of kindness for the month of September. It was a busy week, but it sure made me so excited for what is to come this year at Cherokee! Enjoy the Labor Day weekend!

~Dr. Cavanaugh

Foundations

Our Guidelines for Success at Cherokee are centered around Being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible. We use this language each and every day to shape expectations and behavior for our students. We would love it if you can reinforce the importance of Being Safe, Respectful and Responsible at home with your child. Each month we will have a particular focus that we will teach at an all school assembly and then reinforce throughout the month. During the month of September we will focus on Kindness. Here is a link to the Kindness Boomerang video that we watched at our assembly. Feel free to enjoy it as a family and discuss what kindness looks like and sounds like. Thank you so much for your partnership!

Picture Day

Fall picture day will be held on September 22nd. Afterwards, you’ll be able to select your image for your yearbook. (please remember to do so before it’s selected for you), and all orders will be delivered to your home. To view and order photos from Picture Day: You’ll receive an email when your images are ready to view online. Or, you can search for them at vipis.com shortly after photos are taken. If you need further assistance, contact VIP at support@vipis.com.

Gentle Reminders:

• Please do not block or use resident driveways on Forest Hill Road when driving your child to school.

• Please make sure to use the Change in Transportation Form on the day a temporary or permanent change is necessary for your child’s dismissal. Complete a separate form per child. This electronic form replaces the Blue Note Temporary Transportation Change form. This form must be completed NO LATER THAN 12:00 p.m. on the day of the change. For an emergency late transportation change after the stated time, please notify the School Office at (847) 234-3805.

Mark Your Calendars

9/5

9/7

9/14

Early Childhood/Preschool Openings at District 67

Did you know? Lake Forest School District 67 offers Lake Forest residents with children ages 3-5 years an exemplary early childhood experience in the Community of Learners Preschool located at Sheridan Elementary School. The purpose of the program is to optimize the potential of each child through nurturing individual student growth in an integrated preschool setting. The Preschool currently has openings for the 2022-2023 Community of Learners program during the morning (8:30-11:00am) and afternoon (12:00-2:30pm) programs. Please visit our website for more information and enrollment instructions.

LFHS Scout All Out 5K

Lake Forest High School is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Scout All-Out 5K on Saturday, September 10 at 9am! The race day will also include a 9:45 am 100 Meter Fun Run (for those 5 years old and under). Rallying around Scout pride and school spirit, this school tradition celebrates LFHS students and the school community and all proceeds go directly into the LFHS Student Council class accounts to create fun and enriching learning experiences. There will be prizes and celebrations along the way so please sign up to run, walk, or make a donation to show your support HERE!

Electric-Powered Scooter Safety Tips

With school back in session, there has been an increase in electric-powered scooters around Lake Forest. While e-scooters are a fun way to travel, they can be dangerous. The Lake Forest Police Department has a few reminders for parents, guardians, and students about how to ride an e-scooter safely:

• Wear a helmet.

• Test the brakes. Make sure you know how to use the brakes and how long it takes to stop the e-scooter so you’re prepared for an emergency stop.

• Alert others and be seen. E-scooters are small, quick, and silent, making it difficult for others to spot you, especially in parking lots and structures. Expect vehicles and pedestrians to not see you; slow down, and plan ahead of time.

• Ride solo. Only one person per e-scooter; additional riders can increase the risk and severity of collisions.

Find more safety tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

September Food Service Events - Week One

For other events and information, please visit the Food Services page of the website.

Greetings, Cheetah families! I hope your students had a great week at Cherokee! I’m so excited to welcome our Kindergarteners to the building! It’s going to be a great year and I can’t wait for all of the fun events we have in store!

Parent Volunteer Opportunities Survey

We have a very full APT year ahead and we would love your involvement! Please fill out the survey using the link below any time before September 5th.

https://forms.gle/Q3jK9bwwBqA3LyDf8

Follow Us on Facebook and Instragram

There are several ways to stay in-the-know on all things APT! We have a Facebook Group “Cherokee APT” that I would encourage you to join and we also are on Instagram @cherokeeapt. Both of these places will be utilized to communicate information, as well as every Friday newsletter.

Spiritwear!!

Don’t forget to order your Cherokee gear! Stock up quickly before the sale ends on September 11th! Place your online order using the link below:

https://district672022.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars!

• Wednesday, September 7th from 4:30-6:30pm – Back to School Picnic at Cherokee! Join us on the Cherokee playground to celebrate the start of the 2022-2023 school year! Two food trucks will be there - Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza and Left Bank. Food will be available for purchase. If you wish to pre-order from Billy Bricks, see the QR Code on the flyer below. The Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Ice Cream Truck will also be there with complimentary popsicles. Thank you to Danielle Knighton & Janel Brown for all of their time and effort in planning this great event. You don’t want to miss it!
• Wednesday, September 21st is our First APT Meeting! Coffee will be available beginning at 9:00am and our meeting will start at 9:30am. All parents are welcome!
• Thursday, September 22 - Cherokee Picture Day!

I welcome your emails, calls or texts with ideas or questions. We are a true partner linking our families with our schools and we strive for good communication and for all families to feel in-the-know and included!

Sincerely,

Gillian Goodfriend
Cherokee APT President 2022-2024
(773) 294-8131
gilliangoodfriend@yahoo.com

We are so excited to welcome this year’s Visiting Author, Aaron Reynolds, a #1 New York Times Bestseller!

To get your signed autograph books, orders need to be placed by September 16th. The order form will be available and posted online next week. * Please note, do not check Tax-exempt, Pick-up Options, nor Delivery Information.

In efforts to make sure that all orders get to the correct student, please indicate in the Order Comments: Aaron Reynolds Author Visit, School name, Student’s name, grade, and teacher.

• Cherokee - Wednesday Oct.12th

• Everett - Thursday Oct. 13th

• Sheridan - Friday Oct. 14th

Time schedule is the same for all 3 schools

• 4th 8:15-9:15

• 2-3 9:30-10:15 KEEPING IT CREEPY

• K-1 10:30-11:00 KEEPING IT CREEPY

• Book signing 11:00-12:00

Exciting things are coming from the Spirit of 67! Join us as we start our annual cycle of fundraising with The Spirit Home & Garden Tour! A huge THANK YOU to all the members that have worked so hard this summer to plan for a great day coming on September 29th.

Would you like to help too? Click this link to volunteer. https://spirit67.wufoo.com/forms/zzjnt9o1pt3z8v/

Visit the Green Backpack or the front page of your school website to view the latest programs offered in our community.