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Happy Friday, Cherokee Families!
Yesterday marked the final day of another wonderful school year, and what a joyful week it has been at Cherokee! Our hallways have been filled with celebration, reflection, laughter, and so many special memories as we wrapped up the year together. From classroom celebrations and end-of-year traditions to recognizing student accomplishments and cheering on our graduating sixth graders, this week has been a beautiful reminder of what makes our Cherokee community so special.
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Dear Cherokee Families,
Happy Friday! What an INCREDIBLE Field Day we had today! ☀️ It was so wonderful to see all of our Cherokee Cheetahs participating, smiling, cheering each other on, and enjoying a day full of fun together. A very special THANK YOU goes out to Mrs. Kitna, Mrs. Argo, all of our amazing parent volunteers who helped make the day such a success. Planning Field Day for an entire school is a tremendous amount of work, and we are incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and care they pour into creating such a memorable experience for our students.
Good afternoon, Cherokee Families, and Happy Friday!
It’s hard to believe there are only 9 DAYS of school remaining this year! The end of the school year always seems to fly by, and we are looking forward to several fun activities, celebrations, and special memories over these final weeks together.
Happy Weekend, Cherokee Families!
We’ve officially wrapped up our first week of MAP testing and have just one more week to go before our testing season is officially behind us. Please be sure to check the full testing schedule below and ensure your student arrives to school on their scheduled testing day on time and ready to do their very best. We've got this, Cheetahs!
Good afternoon, Cherokee Families - Happy Friday! As we wrap up another great week, I'm excited to share a few highlights and some important updates:
📝 Finishing Strong: OST Complete!
This week we officially wrapped up OST testing, and I know I’ve said it before, but I truly could not be prouder of our students. Their focus, perseverance, and positive attitudes were on full display throughout the testing window. They gave it their all, and that’s something worth celebrating! Our focus now turns to MAP Testing and as a reminder, the complete schedule can be found below. To help maximize your child’s testing experience, here are a few tips:
✅ Ensure they get a good night’s sleep before each testing day
✅ Provide a healthy breakfast each morning
✅ Offer continued words of encouragement
✅ Please make every effort to have your child at school on their testing days
✅ Provide a healthy breakfast each morning
✅ Offer continued words of encouragement
✅ Please make every effort to have your child at school on their testing days
Happy Friday, Cheetah Families!
What an exciting week we've had here at Cherokee - we have SO much to celebrate!
Happy Friday, Cherokee Families!
I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break! It’s always such a great opportunity to recharge, spend time with family, and return refreshed for the busy weeks ahead. Our students were welcomed back to school with an exciting fanfare, and it was SUCH a fun way to kick off the week. Our 3rd graders also had an out-of-this-world experience on their field trip to iSPACE! Be sure to check out the photos below to see some of the smiles and excitement! 🐾
Good afternoon, Cherokee Families. Happy Friday!
As we head into Spring Break, we hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, restful, and joyful week. This time away is well-deserved, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the final stretch of the school year. ⭐
Happy Friday, Cherokee Families...
...and Happy First Day of Spring! 🌷 I think most of us are ready to trade in the weather roller coaster we've been experiencing for some much-needed sunshine and (hopefully) consistently warmer temperatures.
Good afternoon, Cherokee Families.
Happy Friday! It has been a wonderful (and busy!) time here at Cherokee. Even with this being a short four-day week, there has been a LOT to celebrate across our school community!
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Students at Cherokee experienced a passport-free trip around the world, celebrating the 62 countries represented by the school's families. From a high-energy Indian dance program to decorated classroom doors and even tikki masala at lunch, this is one celebration you’ll want to see.
Dear Cherokee Families,
March is here which means Spring is right around the corner!🌷With just four days remaining in the third quarter, now is the perfect time to log into the Home Access Center (HAC) via OneLogin to review your child’s grades and look for any missing assignments. Taking a few moments to check in now can help ensure a strong finish to the quarter and prevent any last‑minute surprises. And just a reminder - Daylight Savings begins this Sunday, so be sure to set your clocks forward! 🕰️
Dear Cherokee Families,
Happy Friday! It was another wonderful week here at school filled with learning, connection, and celebration. ✨
Earlier this week, I shared the news of my retirement at the end of this school year after 33 years in Lakota Local Schools and nearly three decades connected to Cherokee Elementary. I want to sincerely thank all of you for the incredibly kind messages and well wishes. Your words have meant more to me than I can adequately express, and I feel incredibly blessed to have spent so many years surrounded by such caring families and students. If you happened to miss the original message, you may view it here. Members of the Cherokee community, including parents, staff and community members, are invited to complete a short online survey about the qualities and characteristics they would like to see in the school’s next principal. The survey is open through March 13.
Happy Friday, Cherokee Families!
We wrapped up a wonderful (and slightly shorter!) week at school thanks to the Presidents’ Day holiday. Even with one less day together, our students packed in plenty of learning - and we certainly enjoyed the sneak peek of spring weather that came along with it! Sunshine and smiling faces made for a great week at Cherokee.
Good afternoon, Cherokee Families!
I hope this special Thursday edition of Cheetah Mail finds you well. This week at Cherokee was a meaningful one for our students. We welcomed visitors from Lakota Plains Junior School, who spent time with our 6th graders sharing the many opportunities that await them next year. While we aren’t quite ready to say goodbye, it was exciting to begin talking about this next chapter and to see our students envision themselves as confident, capable junior high learners.
Happy Friday, Cherokee Families!
This week brought a little bit of everything - a Snow Day, a fantastic night of Parent-Teacher Conferences, and one of our favorite traditions, Muffins in the Morning! While the weather may have kept us home for a day, it was such a joy to welcome so many of you into our school throughout the week.
Good afternoon, Cherokee families!
What a week it’s been! With no school on Monday or Tuesday and two-hour delays the rest of the week, our adjusted schedule certainly kept us on our toes. I am so incredibly proud of the flexibility our students showed and the dedication of our staff, who truly made the most of every minute we had together.
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Now is the time to order your 2025-2026 Cherokee Elementary Yearbook!
Prices start at $18.00. Order online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com with the ID code 2362526. Yearbooks will be distributed at the end of the school year.
The deadline to order is to April 3rd, 2026. Place your order today to guarantee you receive a yearbook!
Happy Friday, Cherokee families!
This week was a little shorter with the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but we packed a lot of learning, laughter, and memorable moments into our four days. From classroom activities to school-wide events, our students stayed busy learning, exploring, and having fun. I’m so proud of the energy, creativity, and community spirit I’ve seen! Here are some of the highlights:
Hi Cherokee Families,
We had another productive week of learning and growth here at school, and it has been great to see so many students engaged in their classrooms and activities. As a reminder, there will be no school for students or staff on Monday, January 19th in observance of the life, leadership, and service of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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