The CPES BobChat
March19, 2023
College of Charleston's Pat Kelsey
USC's Dawn Staley
Furman's Bob Richey
What Do Great Coaches Do?
With a nod to the "March Madness" of the Men's and Women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments, we are comparing our roles as teachers and parents to those of coaches. A coach makes a difference in the lives of his/her players. How can we do the same with our children? 1. Great coaches know their individual players well. They know their strengths and weaknesses. They know what motivates them and what discourages them. They know their needs and their wants. When they understand their players, they know how to bring out the best in them which then helps them to be most successful. 2. Great coaches show players that it takes a whole team working together in order to win. There are two aspects of this thought. Players (and our children) have to know that life is not all about them. We are always a part of something bigger than ourselves whether that is called a family, a class, or a team. In addition, coaches (and parents and teachers) need to know that others can help us lead the team. When is it best to step forward in a situation with a player/child and when do we need to step back and allow someone else to take the lead? When might be best to talk with other coaches before making a decision? How can parents and teachers work together to address a child's needs? The old expression of "It takes a village to raise a child" is probably more true than we want to believe. 3. Great coaches know themselves. A coach can't lead a player where he/she hasn't been. Purdue's head coach, Matt Painter, told reporters that he would be looking at himself first before analyzing the rest of the team after a devastating loss to Fairleigh Dickinson Friday night, . As parents and teachers, we must look at ourselves to determine if we're being the best models for our children to follow. The speed of the leader reflects the speed of the team. Others are always willing to follow leaders who are worth following. Our children will become the best they can be when we are our most mature and healthy selves. There is no question that great coaches make a difference in the lives of their players. Let's do all we can as parents and teachers to be great coaches as well.
Strength and Blessings to You,
Mr. Maness
P.S. Congratulations to the three coaches from South Carolina pictured above whose teams made it into the NCAA Tournament.
Parents, have you set up your account in Parent Portal in Powerschool? See more information below.
Career Day--Mounted Patrol
Career Day--SWAT
Career Day--Malone Racing Team
Notes and Reminders
Parent Portal--Please be prompt in completing your Parent Portal account set up! You have received an email from the District with directions and your username and password connected to your student/s. This is important for you to complete as more items/information will be provided to you, as a parent, through your Parent Portal Access. For example, attendance, grades, teacher assignments, and other forms will be sent through this. If you have questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Hunsucker in our main office.
Battle of the Books--Congratulations to our Cherry Park Battle of the Books Team that won the District 3 competition on Friday. We are so proud of Hannah Wyns (Captain), John Parker Cason, Keragan Thomas, Gibson Daigle, Dallin Lewis, Elliott Graham, Marshall Kagey, and Carolina Soto Nieves (who was our top scorer in tryouts). Dr. Austin, our media specialist, was the coach for our team and we appreciate her work with our students. (See picture above.)
Congratulations to Miles Harper--Miles is the winner of our third grade Oratorical Contest for Cherry Park and he has advanced to the final round competition this Wednesday. We are so proud of Miles and all our students who participated. Dr. Austin helped coordinate this competition for our students and has been a great coach for Miles as well. We thank her for providing this opportunity for our students. (See pictures below.)
Career Vehicle Day--Our school hosted our first Career Vehicle Day on Friday, March 17. We had different vehicles representing different career opportunities that our children explored. We appreciate the following parent volunteers who came and helped: Celia Kerr, Shundell Prasad, Jennifer Alayon, Cassandra Wright, Michelle Dawkins, Janelle Miskelly, Yari Pabon, Katie Palmer, Lizanne Carlson, Julia Laible, Antonio Knox, Janie Dortch, Carissa Lewis, Mary Ann Kennedy, and Tiffany Dagenhart. We also appreciate the City of Rock Hill (Waste Management, Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Community Engagement, Electric Utilities, Police SWAT, Police Bomb Team, K-9 Unit, Fire Department), York County (SWAT, Mounted Patrol, K-9, Emergency Management), WCNC (Brittany Van Voorhees) and the Malone Racing Team for sponsoring stations all day. Our school counselors, Mrs. Flaherty and Ms. Baskin along with Officer Mike Channell did a great job of coordinating the event. We appreciate their hard work and effort.
All Kids Bike Program--Mrs. Anderson, our PE teacher, will be leading our kindergarten and first grade students in some lessons about riding a bicycle. Lessons will be from 11:15-2:00 on from March 23-March 30. We need some volunteers who could assist with our little ones to help with the lessons. Please click on the Sign Up Genius if you can come and assist. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44ABA62FA7FC1-allkids
SPRING BOOK FAIR--MARCH 27, 28, 29, 30 8:00-11:00 (MARCH 28 AFTER SCHOOL 3:00-5:00 with a parent)
PARENTS may shop if they come for lunch with their student during their student’s lunchtime. Parents must sign in at the office.
STUDENT SHOPPING TIME: All 3-5 classes can sign up for a whole class shopping time. K-2 Classes that do not have Media as a Related Arts during the Book Fair days can sign up for a whole class shopping time.
In addition to the whole class shopping time, students with eWallet funds, cash or card may come between 8:00 and 11:00 with teacher's permission.
Families have the opportunity to visit the fair on Tuesday, March 28 between 3:00 and 5:00. Students must be accompanied by an adult to visit the fair during this time.
Please sign up for eWallet. Here is the link to the Scholastic bookfair website for Cherry Park where parents can sign up:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cherryparkelementa
Wondering if you still have eWallet funds that carried over from a previous fair? Whomever created the E-Wallet will receive a monthly email reminder of their Scholastic balance to ensure it is not forgotten. The funds become an eGift card balance and can be used throughout Scholastic online or to fund an E Wallet for a future Book Fair.
District Science Night March 29 from 5:30-7:30 PM at District 3 Stadium--Our Rock Hill Schools Science Night is coming up at the end of this month. This is geared toward our elementary schools. Older students can come with their families who bring their elementary school-aged students. (See flyer below) Parents can find more information and RSVP using this link: https://www.sciencerockhill.com/sciencenight.html
Save the Date for the CPES Visual Art Show April 17-May 1--Support CPES and our art program by participating in the virtual art show. Every frame purchased contributes funds to your child's art education program. If frames are not purchased, artwork will come home with student by the end of the year. Every student Kindergarten through 5th grade will have their own masterpiece framed and displayed on the gallery virtual website. Frames will be $28. Websites and more information will be shared soon.
Summer Challenger--Registration is now open for Summer Challenger for current Kindergarten through Fourth Grade students. (Rising Kindergarten students can attend, too.) You can go to this website for more information and to register: https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/Page/8320
Yearbooks--Yearbooks are now on sale. All sales are online only and this year there will not be an additional order after April 7, 2023. You will need to use the Order Number 24915. See below for the sales flyer and website information for ordering a yearbook and doing a fifth grade dedication. Click here to order a yearbook: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/?event=general.displayLanding&jobnumber=24915
CPES Participants in Oratorical Contest
Miles Harper--CPES Oratorical Contest Winner
CPES Participants in Oratorical Contest
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School Calendar
March 20--Report Cards Go Home
March 27-30--Book Fair (See information above.)
March 28--3:00-5:00 Book Fair Is Open in the Afternoon
March 29--5:30-7:30 PM District Elementary Science Night at District 3 Stadium
April 3-7--Spring Break
April 7--Last Day to Order Yearbooks
April 10--Last Day to Complete Parent Survey
Parent Organizations
Parent Teacher Organization--This group has three main goals: Raising funds for the school, appreciating the staff and securing volunteers as needed. The Cherry Park PTO is a 501c3 tax deductible organization. Officers for 22-23 are Stephanie Greer (President), Amanda Winters (Vice-President), Liz Lowery (Secretary), and Erica Smith (Treasurer). Meetings are held at Cherry Park on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM (right after the SIC meetings.) All parents are invited to attend. All financial records are distributed and updated at each month's meeting.
Previous Newsletters for 22-23 School Year
"What Role Do We Play in Our Children's Lives?" March 12, 2023 https://www.smore.com/4f1dp
"How Can We Help Our Children 'See' the World?" March 5, 2023 https://www.smore.com/ba6u18
"How Can You Share the Love of Reading with Your Child?" February 26, 2023 https://www.smore.com/8b6pm
"How Can We Share the Love...with our Children?" February 19, 2023 https://www.smore.com/3se17
"How Can We Share the Love...with People Different From Us?" February 12, 2023 https://www.smore.com/ck5xp
"How Can We Share the Love...about Cherry Park?" February 5, 2023 https://www.smore.com/mfjbh
"Can We Lose a Bad Health Habit?" January 29, 2023 https://www.smore.com/7e10cf
"Can We Lose Some of Our Stuff?" January 22, 2023 https://www.smore.com/vqz19
"Can We Lose a Little of Ourselves?" January 15, 2023 https://www.smore.com/kydtr
"What Can We Lose?" January 8, 2023 https://www.smore.com/j3spt
"What's Happening in the New Year?" January 1, 2023 https://www.smore.com/zcthu
"What 'R' You Going to Do during the Holidays?" December 18, 2022 https://www.smore.com/8c6u49
"How Can We Reduce Holiday Stress?" December 11, 2022 https://www.smore.com/vmx8s
"Why Do We Clap and Cheer for Our Children?" December 4, 2022 https://www.smore.com/jegnm
"When Is the Best Time to Express Gratitude?" November 20, 2022 https://www.smore.com/b2xmt
"What Do You Need to Know about the World Cup 2022?) November 13, 2022 https://www.smore.com/d8c4x
"What's Happening in November at CPES?" November 6, 2022 https://www.smore.com/zyuje
"Who Showed Up for the Bobcat Dash?" October 30, 2022 https://www.smore.com/gjsm8
"How Do We Make Time Slow Down?" October 23, 2022 https://www.smore.com/c19u8
"Could PLCs Work for All of Us?" October 16, 2022 https://www.smore.com/6edtw
"What Is the Latest on the Bobcat Dash and Does It Make a Difference?" October 9, 2022 https://www.smore.com/2bf4k
"What is 'Nattering' and Is It Effective?" October 2, 2022 https://www.smore.com/gmrac
"What Do Parents Need to Know about Student Attendance?" September 25, 2022 https://www.smore.com/7rnbq
"What Do We Control?" September 18, 2022 https://www.smore.com/qv3hb
"What's the Goal for Our Children?" September 11, 2022 https://www.smore.com/q8k0b
"What Do You Do If You Want to Visit for Lunch?" September 4, 2022 https://www.smore.com/2ha8b
"How Was the First Week?" August 21, 2022 https://www.smore.com/t65yv
"What Do We Need to Remember as We Start Back?" August 14, 2022 https://www.smore.com/qjucf
"Open House Reminders" August 11, 2022 https://www.smore.com/35c6a
"Remind Me, Who's New at Cherry Park?" August 7, 2022 https://www.smore.com/b71ef
"Where Are the Pinch Points?" July 31, 2022 https://www.smore.com/csh32
"How Can You Help Us Keep Our Children Safe and Secure?" July 24, 2022 https://www.smore.com/6bweq
"How Can We Get Ready for the Fall?" July 17, 2022 https://www.smore.com/hcp2q"What Do We Need to Know" July 10, 2022 https://www.smore.com/y35p6