Cheyenne Family Newsletter
Information for Cheyenne Parents and Families
Summer - 2024
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Cheyenne PTO Homepage
Important Information
Suggested School Supplies:
It’s never too early to start thinking about next school year! Cheyenne is now providing an option to conveniently purchase grade-level suggested school supplies for the 2024 – 2025 school year!
Grade-level suggested school supplies are being sold as a kit and will be delivered directly to Cheyenne in time for Sneak Peek. Families can even add on items like backpacks, lunchboxes, and water bottles to their order. Plus, a portion of the proceeds from each kit will be donated back to Cheyenne!
Suggested School Supply Kits for Purchase: CLICK HERE
NOTE: select the grade-level your child will be in for the upcoming school year
This is an optional method to purchase suggested school supplies. The deadline to order a kit is July 1, 2024. An easy-to-print suggested school supply list will be available in the summer edition of the Cheyenne Family Newsletter and will be posted to the Cheyenne website too.
If you have any questions, please let us know! We have a sample in the main office if you would like to take a look.
Upcoming Events & Dates
Dates to Remember:
August 12 - Main Office Open
Currently, the Cheyenne Main Office is closed for the Summer. The main office will reopen on Monday, August 12, 2024. After August 12, the main office will be open Monday - Thursday from 8:30am - 4:00pm.
If you need immediate assistance this summer, please contact the CVS Administration Building by phone at 586-723-2001.
August 23 - Teacher Placements Posted
Teacher placements will be available beginning Friday, August 23 via the Parent Portal. To access the Parent Portal, please click on the button below. If you need assistance using the Parent Portal, please CLICK HERE
Teacher placements will also be available in Cheyenne's main office during the Sneak Peek event on August 27. Please see below for details regarding Sneak Peek.
August 27 - Sneak Peek
Join the Cheyenne staff and PTO as we welcome students back to the building for the 2024 - 2025 school year! Students and families are welcome to take a "sneak peek" of the building and meet their teacher. Sneak Peek will be from 5:30pm - 7:00pm on Tuesday, August 27.
Kindergarten students and their families are also welcome to attend our Kindergarten Curriculum Presentation immediately following Sneak Peek from 7:00pm - 7:30pm in the Cafeteria. During this presentation, parents will learn more about building/classroom procedures and curriculum taught within our kindergarten classrooms.
There will also be treats, food trucks, and music on the playground. More details regarding refreshments will be available in August.
September 3 - First Day of School
Welcome back to school for the 2024 - 2025 school year! The first day of school is a half day of school with dismissal at 11:50am.
Summer Learning Activities
At-Home Activities:
There are a number of activities kids can do at home to practice various academic skills. These activities include both Dreambox (math) and Lexia (reading). The "Student Links" button includes math practice games and the Journey's (ELA) textbook.
District Forms
Data Verifications & District Forms:
At Cheyenne we have worked to improve a number of our communication methods to be more efficient and effective with the delivery of information. Moving forward we will utilize Parent Portal to conduct data verifications and yearly district form collections. Below you will find directions to help you verify student information (emergency contacts, address, etc.) and acknowledge/agree/consent to yearly district forms.
We ask that you please take a few moments to complete these actions within Parent Portal. If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the main office at Cheyenne.
Parent Portal & School Messenger
Parent Portal:
The CVS Parent Portal allows parents to access important information about their children. Parents of children grades K-12 may access grades, attendance, lunch balance and school messenger settings. Students in grades 6-12 may also access grade and attendance information through their own portal account.
School Messenger:
SchoolMessenger is also available for parents to receive updates from CVS schools via phone, email or text message. Parents can set the phones to receive messages and choose the type of messages received through the Parent Portal. Directions to log into the Parent Portal and set SchoolMessenger Notifications can be found using the link below.
Report Cards:
Moving forward student report cards will be available in the Parent Portal. Printed copies of reports cards will no longer be sent home with students. However, IEP Progress Notes will still be sent home with students.
If you need assistance accessing report cards, please do not hesitate to contact the main office.
PaySchools Information
PaySchools Central:
PaySchools Central is a secure payment system which simplifies school payments in an easy-to-use online portal. This online service provides an easy and efficient method to collect fees and electronic payments for field trips, registrations, t-shirts, and any other school-related fees.
PaySchools Central accepts payments via e-check, debit card or credit card, and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a safe and secure environment.
Food Service
Food & Nutrition Services:
Food & Nutrition Services is responsible for the preparation and service of Breakfast and/or Lunch to the students at Chippewa Valley Schools.
Michigan School Meals will be the policy for the 2024-2025 School Year. The Michigan government has funded the school meals for Michigan Public School students that are not covered by the Federal Reimbursements. This means all students will eat their breakfast and lunch at no cost. Michigan School Meals is a Michigan initiative however, all USDA guidelines and regulations are still in effect. This includes filling out a Free and Reduced School Meals application.
While the Free and Reduced forms help with student eligibility for school meals, they are more important for other school programs. If the number of Free and Reduced applications decline, funding for some programs can be lost since the overall funding for schools is based on the number of Free and Reduced forms turned back into Food Service.
To see if your family qualifies for additional benefits, please fill out a free/reduced application at chippewavalley.familyportal.cloud. Applications are good for one school year and should be completed each year unless you are notified that your child qualifies for free/reduced meal benefits for the current school year.
One thing that will be new this year is the Community Eligibility Provision. This is a Federal Program in which a school or a group of schools have met a certain percentage and are eligible for free meals based on the poverty level of the community.
Food Allergies:
If your student has a food allergy please be aware that CVS Breakfast and Lunch Program foods may contain or have come into contact with peanuts, nuts or other possible allergens.
We take food allergies and student safety very seriously. If your student has any food allergies, please have your physician fill out the Dietary Needs Form below and return it to the food service office. We are happy to work with parents and students to help accommodate your needs.
For questions about food allergies and menu selections please call our office at 586-723-2106.
Health Information & Forms
When to Keep a Child Home:
Many illnesses do not require a child to stay home from school. However, children may be excluded from school if the illness prevents the child from participating comfortably in school activities or if there is risk of spread of harmful disease to others.
This list represents the most common reasons why a child should remain home from school. Please work with your school’s health aide and/or our district nurse if you are uncertain or have questions.
We refer to the state and local health department for guidance on all health-related concerns.
CRITERIA INCLUDES:
- Abdominal Pain: A child with abdominal pain that continues for more than two hours, or intermittent pain associated with fever or other symptoms.
- Diarrhea: A child has two loose bowel movements, even if there are no other signs of illness. The child should have no loose stools for 24 hours prior to returning to school. Exception: A healthcare provider has determined it is not infectious. Diarrhea may occasionally be caused by antibiotics, new foods a child has eaten, or teething. Call the parent to find out if there is a non-medical reason for the loose bowel movements.
- Fever: A child who is feverish (chills, sweating) or has a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. The child should not return until 24 hours of no fever without the use of fever reducing medications. A child with strep throat/scarlet fever should be treated with antibiotics for 12 hours (at least 2 doses) before returning to school.
- Ill appearance: This could include a child that is not himself or herself, lethargic, persistently crying, has difficulty breathing or has a rapidly spreading rash.
- Injury: Whenever an injury is serious enough to need a health care provider’s attention, a parent should be contacted to take the child home.
- Rash: A child with a rash AND a fever or a change in behavior. Any rash illness and fever should be checked by a healthcare provider. There are different rules for returning to school depending on the cause of the rash. Note: Rapidly spreading bruising or small blood spots under the skin need immediate medical attention.
- Skin Sores: A child with weeping sores on an exposed area that cannot be covered with waterproof dressing.
- Vomiting: A child that has vomited two or more times. The child should have no vomiting for 24 hours prior to returning to school. Exception: A healthcare provider has determined it is not infectious.
- Certain Communicable Diseases: Children and staff diagnosed with certain communicable diseases, including COVID-19, may have to be excluded for a certain period.
While not an emergency, children with the following diseases should remain at home until successfully treated: impetigo, lice, ringworm, and scabies. Michigan Head Lice Manual
Medication Dispensation Forms:
Specific forms are used district wide and must be properly filled out and returned before any medication can be dispersed to your child during the school day.
The forms can be accessed by using the button below or picked up in the main office at Cheyenne. Please turn in completed forms to the main office at Cheyenne.
Other Student Medical Forms:
Vaccination Requirements:
The State of Michigan requires students to be age-appropriately vaccinated to enroll in school programs, unless a valid exemption applies. Parents must provide the school with the below vaccinations and/or a valid exemption.
The following vaccinations are required for students entering KD or a young five program.
- 5 doses DTap
- 4 doses Polio
- 3 doses Hepatitis B, or laboratory evidence of immunity
- 2 doses MMR, or laboratory evidence of immunity
- 2 doses Varicella, laboratory evidence of immunity, or disease history from a parent/ physician.
In addition to the above vaccinations, 7th graders are required to have the following vaccinations:
- 1 dose ACWY Meningococcal Conjugate at the age of 11 years old or older
- 1 dose of Tdap at the age of 11 years old or older
Please see the documents below for more detailed information.
SACC Program
School Age Child Care Program:
The School Age Child Care Program strives to provide a safe environment where staff strive to meet the emotional, social, and physical needs of the children. A nurturing environment for all children, with respect for self and others. We are pleased to be part of your family’s childcare experience and look forward to a wonderful school year.
Parents, please note that Chippewa Valley Schools has been experiencing staff shortages in many of our programs. SACC registration is on a first come, first served basis and we enroll students based on our ability to maintain adequate staffing. As staffing levels increase, so will our ability to enroll more students. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Due to limited staff and capacity limits, some registrations may not be approved until adequate staff are available.
Existing families should use current username and password. Please do not create a new account.
Once your registration application is submitted through Eleyo, you must receive the registration approval email before your child may attend.
Registrations will remain pending in the system to be approved as openings become available.
Community & School Resources
Community Resources
Chippewa Valley Schools, in partnership with the community, will provide a safe, inviting and supportive environment that engages students and prepares them to be successful and to contribute in an ever-changing world.
We recognize that we have children and families in our school district that are in need of assistance. To help provide our families with available resources we have created the links below. If you are in need of help and don't know where to turn, please contact your school social worker for more information.
Student Life Advisor Well-Being Program:
Phone: 1-800-448-8326
Grief Support Groups:
Cougar Closet:
School Registration
School Registration:
To register your child for school, please use the links below.
Employment Opportunities
We're Hiring @ Cheyenne:
Cheyenne Elementary School
Email: alewis01@cvs.k12.mi.us
Website: https://www.chippewavalleyschools.org
Location: 47600 Heydenreich Road, Macomb, MI 48044, USA
Phone: 586-723-5000