Mustang Round-Up

Dear Cheyenne Families,

This week and over the next few weeks, we will be going into detail through the district and Cheyenne handbooks. This will also lead to additional lessons covering our Guidelines for Success. We wanted you to have access to the same documents. Below, you will find three buttons, one for each document. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact us. The two handbooks are available on our website and detailed district policies are available on the district website.

We Are Cheyenne!

We Are Mustangs!

Michelle Grinsteiner

Monday 9/9

6 pm - District Board Meeting

Tuesday 9/10 - Fall Picture Day, Softball & Volleyball PINKOUT!

4:30 pm Softball vs. Sequoyah @ Mitch Park

5 pm Volleyball vs. Sequoyah @ Home

Wednesday 9/11

FCCLA LEAD Conference in Enid, OK (FCCLA Officers Only)

Thursday 9/12

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Cheyenne Spotlight Rehearsals

2:30 pm - 4 pm TSA Weekly Meeting

4:30 pm Softball vs. Summit @ Mitch Park

5 pm Volleyball @ Summit

5:30 pm 7th Grade Varsity Football vs. Cimarron @ Edmond North

7 pm 8th Grade Varsity Football vs. Cimarron @ Edmond North

Friday 9/13 Cheyenne Spirit Day

1 pm PTO General Meeting

Upcoming

October 10 & 14 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30-7pm

October 17 - 21 - Fall Break

October 25 - Pizza Day!

This Fall Semester Edmond Public School Middle and High School Counselors are working to teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help.

SOS has been used by thousands of schools for over 20 years. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts.

Through the program, students learn:

• how to identify potential suicide risk in themselves or another student

• to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend

• who they can turn to at school for help

SOS curriculum is conducted in a classroom setting by a School Counselor. During this one time 45 minute lesson, students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a fellow student. Following the video, students will complete a brief depression screening form. This form cannot provide a diagnosis of depression but does indicate whether a young person should seek help from a mental health professional.

We encourage you to visit www.mindwise.org/parents for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s participation in this program please contact your student’s school counselor at

6th grade- jenny.bynum@edmondschools.net

7th grade- lindsey.descher@edmondschools.net

8th grade- vicki.barton@edmondschools.net

405-340-2940

Opt-out of the SOS Curriculum by completing this form.

We ask that you check with your student before they walk out the door and make sure they are prepared for the day. This includes having their, Chromebook, ID and Lunch. If your student does forget their lunch or something they need for school, we have a cart in our front lobby with grade levels. This will be rolled back into the common area for the students to pick up their items during passing. Please drop off LUNCHES or SCHOOL SUPPLIES ONLY.

If you are dropping off an instrument or athletic equipment we will place this by the back office door for them to come up and get during their passing or after school. Please make arrangements with your student regarding these items and where to retrieve them.

We do not accept any outside deliveries for students. No door dash, grubhub, etc.

DRESS CODE POLICY

Please take a few minutes to look over the Edmond Public Schools Dress Code policy #4510. and STUDENT DRESS CODE (REGULATION) Here are a few key points.

• Hats/Headwear: Students shall not wear hats or headwear in classrooms unless a medical or religious exception exists.

• Clothing: Clothing must cover areas from one armpit across to the other armpit, down to the upper thighs. Tops must have shoulder straps. Rips or tears in clothing should be below the pocket area of jeans or pants. The top and bottom clothing items must be touching (No mid-drift).

• Shirts may not be sheer or mesh and must cover the entire trunk of the body. Messages on shirts shall not include illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco or other products that may not be utilized by children. Vulgar and/or obscene messages are prohibited and will be subject to discipline under the student discipline code.

• Pants, shorts, skirts, and skorts shall be worn at the waist and must be no shorter than mid-thigh.

NO BLANKETS-

• Over the past school year, we have observed more students bringing blankets to school. We would like to remind everyone that blankets are not encouraged. If a student brings a blanket to school, it will be confiscated and returned to them at the end of the school day. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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All PK - 12th grade students will be issued a district device to use for learning this year. At times, PK - 5th grade students may be given the option to take their district-issued device home with them to use, but they will mostly use their device in the classroom. All 6th - 12th grade students will be required to take their devices home each day.

All devices have a case to prevent accidental damage, however, we strongly recommend that families purchase the Student Technology Protection Plan (STPP) for each student. STPP will cost $10/year for all students in PK - 5th grade, and will cost $20/year for all students in 6th - 12th grades. Parents/Guardians will be financially responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged Chromebooks and/or iPads, as well as chargers and cases. This plan covers your student’s device at school and outside of school. You may pay for the STPP online via our InTouch payment system. If you have difficulties using the payment portal, these directions should be able to help. The last day to purchase this coverage is Friday, September 20, 2024.

Thank you for your time,

EPS Technology Department

Students must have their student ID on (no stickers)

Adults must be present and remain at the game for students without IDs.

Adults must be present with Elementary Age Students

$5 for entry

Purchase tickets or a pass online through Hometown ticketing or pay cash at the door.

No outside food can be brought in.

We do not have concessions at softball or volleyball games.

Michelle Grinsteiner, Lead Principal, 6th grade

Stacey Ruston, Assistant Principal & 7th grade

David Wheeler, Assistant Principal & Athletic Director, 8th grade

Grace Cassell, Assistant Principal

Siomara Davis, Behavior Interventionist

Jenny Bynum, Counselor 6th

Lindsey Descher, Counselor 7th

Vicki Barton, Counselor 8th

Website: https://cheyenne.edmondschools.net/

Location: 1271 West Covell Road, Edmond, 73003 OK, USA
Phone: (405) 340-2940

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