Cherokee Newsletter 9.30.22
Sept 16, 2022
Dear Cherokee Families,
Time sure has flown by this month! And we could not have asked for more beautiful days to end September and for the Spirit of 67 Home Tour. I would like to personally thank the Spirit of 67, and all of the amazing volunteers that worked so hard to support this wonderful event in honor of our students. Thank you for all you do!
As we head into the month of October, we will be focusing on being respectful toward one another at Cherokee. We will have an all school assembly to kick off this month's theme and teach the students what this looks like and sounds like. I will share more information in the coming weeks to reinforce these same skills at home. We appreciate your collaboration as we focus on our Cherokee Cheetahs being safe, respectful, and responsible!
A couple of highlights for special attention:
Review the new procedures for students who need to ride a different bus
Read the summary about district assessment reports
Learn about the upcoming multi-cultural family meet up
~Dr. Cavanaugh
For Your Information
Paws for Patrick
District 67 APT Paws for Patrick Patrick Partnership
As the APT’s mission this year is Community, we have carefully thought about ways to build, partner and support our D67 student community. One way we intend on building a supportive community for our students is by partnering with Paws for Patrick to offer monthly visits of comfort dogs. We feel this provides our children a unique opportunity to connect with these special animals. Paws for Patrick is a local non-profit and their main mission is to connect young people with Emotional Support Animals (ESAs).
District 67 and the D67 APT are working with Paws for Patrick to provide students with opportunities to engage with comfort dogs at school. The comfort dog visits are intended to be a light-hearted break in routine offering students a chance to have fun and smile. For more information, please visit the Paws for Patrick website (https://www.pawsforpatrick.org) or reach out to Ann Kiesling, the Paws for Patrick APT Liaison (thekieslings@gmail.com).
If you would like to give your child permission to participate in this program, please read the waiver/permission slip and complete this form by no later than 9:00 AM on Monday, October 3. Families wishing to opt OUT should not fill out the waiver/permission slip. We will have our first experience at Cherokee with the dogs from Paws for Patrick on the morning of October 11th.
Lake Forest & Lake Bluff Community Safety Series
Join the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Policy Departments and the District 65, 67, and 115 Parent Organizations for a new event series to educate parents and adult community members about important safety topics. The first event is on October 18 – The Role of the School Resource Officer.
The Great Full Market
School Districts 65, 67, and 115 will co-host the second annual Great Full Market with Beacon Place and Quest Food Management Services on Sunday, October 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Great Full Market is a free farmers market and family festival for residents of Waukegan. The event will take place on the grounds of Beacon Place located at 603 S. McAlister Ave. in Waukegan.
The Great Full Market, hosted this year on World Food Day, provides members of the Waukegan community the opportunity to pick up fresh produce, dry goods such as beans and rice, and other pantry items, all at no cost. Families can also enjoy hot chocolate, churros, and activities including soccer, Lotería, face painting, and crafts led by Lake Forest and Lake Bluff students.
Donate to the Great Full Market
If you would like to make a monetary donation to the Great Full Market, please visit our website.
Volunteer for the Great Full Market
The Great FULL Market on Sunday, October 16 provides a farmer's market setting where families can select their own foods that align to their needs and preferences. We are looking for adult volunteers to set up and assist families during the market, and students who are excited about playing soccer, handing out hot chocolate, assisting with the market activities, and facilitating Loteria with kids while their parents shop. We expect there to be about 200 families present with about 500 individuals being served on that day.
Please review the available slots on this form, and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
