Cherokee Newsletter -11.1.24

November 8, 2024

Submit Your Design by MONDAY for the LF/LB Chamber Holiday Button Contest
Family Campfire - Lake Forest Open Lands
Jason Hudy’s “Mesmerizing Magic” Show - Gorton Center Event
Mr. V’s Day Off – Election Day
Virtual FAN Event: You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Your Child's Mental Health
Lake Forest Civic Orchestra Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony Number 9 Be Part of B9

A Message from the Principal

Dear Cherokee Families,

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. Cavanaugh

Our Building News

Upcoming Cherokee Events

To see more events, visit our Cherokee Calendar webpage.

November 5th- No School- Election Day
November 7th:

SLT Themed Out Thursday: Anything But a Backpack Day- Bring all your things to school in something that is NOT your backpack
SLT- Yearbook and Garden Committee @ 2:50-3:45

November 8th- No School- Institute Day
November 11th- Veteran's Day Assembly @ 8:30 AM
November 12th- Visiting Scientist

Important Information

Veteran's Day Assembly

Last call for pictures/slides for the Veteran's Day Assembly on Monday, November 11th @ 8:30 am. We are putting together a slideshow of veterans, currently serving and retired, who are family members or friends of our Cherokee community. Please use this link to create a slide for your veteran(s). If you submitted a photo in the past please double check if you need to update it. We would love to honor them during our assembly!

Cherokee Cheetah Handbook

The oldest or only child of each family will be bringing home a paper copy of the Cherokee Cheetah Handbook today. This was linked in my beginning of the year welcome back letter and the Quick Links in my newsletter. There is so much information shared out at the beginning of the year that sometimes things can get lost in the shuffle, so we are sending a copy home as well. This document is your one stop shop for all information related to Cherokee!

Halloween Candy Collection- Drop off extra Halloween candy in the front lobby to donate to Fill a Heart 4 Kids by November 8th!

Links

Cherokee Guidelines and Expectations! This is your one stop shop for all information related to Cherokee. Please bookmark this document to reference in the future!
Temporary Change of Transportation Form

District 67 News

District 67 APT Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Food Drive kicks off on Monday, November 11, and runs through Friday, November 15.

Many people are struggling with food insecurity in Lake County. Please help us support these families in need this Thanksgiving. Donations will benefit Cool Ministries Food Pantry, North Chicago Community Partners, and Beacon Place.

Donation Items by Grade:

EC/Kindergarten: Rice
1st: Canned Fruit
2nd: Canned Beans
3rd: Stuffing Mix
4th: Canned Vegetables

Please bring your donations to your school and deposit them in the bins at the front entrance of all buildings, 8:30 am-3:00 pm.

Thank you!

APT News and Events

Submit Your Question for the District 67 Cherokee November APT Meeting Illinois Report Card Panel

Join us for a panel discussion on Cherokee's 2023-2024 Illinois Report Card Results with Dr. Montgomery, Dr. Fitzsimmons, and Dr. Cavanaugh.

Date: November 20, 2024
Meeting: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: Flex Learning Space at Cherokee Elementary School

In addition to answering questions during the presentation, we are taking questions ahead of time. Please use the link below to submit your question by 5:00 pm on November 15.

Click Here to Submit Your Question

Cherokee APT News

Hello Cherokee Families!

Upcoming Important Dates:

Donuts with Grown Ups will be on Friday, November 15. 7:15 am -7:45 am

Each student can bring one adult to share donuts with before school.

Sign up flyers are coming home this week.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED

Click Here to Volunteer for Donuts with Grown Ups

Thanksgiving Food Drive is this coming week- November 11-15.

See above what your grade has been asked to donate.

Drop off food items at the front door of Cherokee starting on Monday.

Our next APT Meeting will be on November 20 at 9:30 am. Dr. Montgomery, Dr. Renee Fitzsimmons and Dr. Cavanaugh will be addressing the Illinois Report Card at the meeting.

We hope you can attend!

Have a great weekend!

Have a great weekend! 🍁

Katie Salgat, Cherokee APT President
martenskath@yahoo.com
224-300-3494
Instagram @CherokeeAPT

Community News and Events

Lake Forest High School News

There's a lot of information coming in from Lake Forest High School, and we want you to be informed on upcoming events, the referendum, and more. Take a look at what's featured, and click the links below for more information!

Buy Tickets for the Frosh/Soph Play, The Alibis

You're Invited to the Next District 115 Referendum Community Update

With the Enabling Phase coming to a close and Phase One construction work beginning to take shape, please join us to hear an update on our progress and future plans.

Date: December 12, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Raymond Moore Auditorium at Lake Forest High School East Campus, 1285 N. McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL

Upcoming Community Events

Happy Friday D67 Community! See all of our upcoming community events through the Community Events on our website. Here is a preview:

Mr. V’s Day Off – Institute Day

November 8. 2024

Set sail with Mr. V. on an unforgettable virtual sea odyssey celebrating the upcoming ’round the world Vendée Globe sailing race.

Gorton Center Event - Karen Morgan Comedy Show

November 9 at 7:30 pm

Join us for a night of hilarity! Anyone will love this clean comedy show, but especially if you are of a certain age who grew up playing outside without bike helmets, adult supervision, or bottled water-and still managed to survive. :-)

Lake Forest Open Lands - November and Family Children's Programming

Lake Forest Open Lands has fun family events throughout the entire month of November! Click her for more information on events like Take a Hike Day, Snowshoe Building Workshop, School's Out Turkey Tales and Feast for the Animals, and Pottery on the Prairie!