2024-2025 Paw's Press Newsletters

Cherokee Elementary

2024-2025 Paw'sPress NewslettersCherokee Elementary

Principal's Message

Dear Cherokee Families,

At Cherokee we believe that clear, consistent communication is key for a positive home/school partnership. Paw's Press Parent Newsletters are sent out on a regular basis (usually once per week). The newsletters include important dates, helpful tips and updates on all of the wonderful things happening at Cherokee. The first Paw's Press Parent Newsletter of the school year is usually sent out in mid-August. The Paw's Press Parent Newsletters are sent out by email (SchoolMessenger) and are also posted on the Cherokee Facebook page (see below).


Additionally, the Paw's Press Parent Newsletters for the 2024-2025 school year will be added to this link each week. Important back to school information is also on this link at this time. More information will be added in August and as the year progresses.


Heather Batko

Principal

Paw's Press Parent Newsletters 2024-2025

Suggested Supply Lists 2024-2025

Sneak Peek and Curriculum Night - August 27th

Sneak Peek & Curriculum Night - August 27th

  • Save the date for our Sneak Peek & Curriculum Night during the evening of August 27th.
  • Class placements will be sent out via email prior this event. Please be patient as last minute enrollment and staffing changes often require us to send the placements out quite close to this deadline.
  • Families will have a chance to tour the school and attend curriculum night sessions for their children.
  • Our theme for the 2024-2025 school year is LEARNING IS AND ADVENTURE!
  • PTO will provide selfie stations.
  • PTO will provide popsicle treats (upon exiting the building).
  • You only need to attend one Curriculum Night session for each of your children. Resources will be provided after Curriculum Night (this is especially helpful for those with more than two children or those who can't attend).



Schedule for Sneak Peek/Curriculum Night

5:30-5:45 PM Doors open for Sneak Peek

5:45-6:15 PM Curriculum Night Session 1

6:15-6:20 PM Transition

6:20-6:50 PM Curriculum Night Session 2

6:50-7:00 PM PTO provides popsicles outside

Teacher Welcome Back Letters

  • Families will be notified by email regarding their child's placement. At the very latest, placements will be sent out on the day of Sneak Peek.
  • Click here for Welcome Back letters.

First Day of School -Tuesday, September 3rd

Arrival and Dismissal Times

Important Dates

Food Services Information

Food Services Information

A digital link will be sent out for ordering hot lunch prior to the start of school.


Click here for information regarding school breakfast and lunch.

SACC - Cherokee Childcare

SACC - Cherokee Childcare

A NOTE FROM MRS. ASHLEY


For families looking to register for SACC

  • SACC registration is first come first served.
  • Due to limited staff and capacity limits some registrations may not be approved at this time until more staff are available.
  • As staffing levels increase, so will our ability to enroll more students. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
  • Once your registration application is submitted you must receive a registration approval email before your child can attend.
  • Registrations will remain pending in the system and will be approved as openings become available.



For families currently enrolled in SACC

  • Adding on additional days other than what was originally scheduled may be limited at this time due to student and staff ratios. You will be notified if your schedule change can be approved (some days may be available where others may not)
  • If your child does not need to attend on a scheduled day please remove them from the schedule to open up a spot for someone else.



We appreciate your understanding at this time and anticipate more staff to be available soon. Until then we must adhere to the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers and stay within the required student to staff ratios. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.


NOTE: SACC will continue to remain peanut/tree nut fee.


Ashley Murphy

Cherokee SACC Director

(586) 723-4860

District SACC Changes

CVS SACC program to offer weekly schedule changes

This spring we communicated changes to our School Aged Child Care (SACC) program rates and schedules. These changes are necessary to ensure the long-term continuity of our program. Initially, families had the opportunity to make changes quarterly. However, after receiving feedback from our customers that have varying job schedules, we decided it would be best to offer weekly schedule adjustments. Now parents will be able to schedule their SACC time online that coincides with their work schedules. Families will still be responsible for prepayment of service and commitment to the program but will now have the flexibility that working families need.

Please see refer to the attached schedule for sign-up days.



Spaces are limited so we encourage parents to enroll when registration opens. Thank you and have an enjoyable summer.

Cherokee Website and Facebook Pages

Heather Batko
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