Cherokee Heights Middle School Septem ber 2012 Cherokee s Website Address: https://cherokeeweb.madison.k12.wi.us 4301 Cherokee Drive Madison, WI 53711 204-1240, Fax: 204-0378 David Watkins, Principal Rick Reynolds, Assistant Principal Greetings Cherokee Heights Families, On Wednesday, September 19, Cherokee Heights Middle School Staff welcomed sixth grade students and families representing sixth, seventh, and eighth grades for Back to School Night. Families met with teachers and learned important things about their student s classes and the 2012-13 school year. They also visited tables displaying MSCR after school clubs, and P.T.O. events and opportunities. They also had an opportunity to bid on the wonderful quilts created by their students in Wellness Class. Thank you to everyone for a great night! We are going to try something new this year with the Cherokee Heights Newsletter. For those families that were with us last year, you were used to receiving our newsletter via backpack mail. This year, we will still send home a backpack copy and in addition you will receive an email with a link to an electronic copy of the newsletter. We hope to publish our newsletter six times over the 2012-13 school year. Please let us know how this is working for you, any suggestions you have for improvement, or news items you would like to see published from Cherokee Heights Middle School. We hope you and your student(s) had a great first few weeks of school! Dave Watkins, Principal Safe Arrival Reminder Just a quick note to remind you that if your child is going to be late to school due to an appointment, out all day due to illness or out due to planned absence, please call the Cherokee Middle School Safe Arrival Line (608-204-1247) or the Bi-Lingual Safe Arrival Line (608-204-1242) at anytime to leave a message stating your child's name and reason. We will make sure the teachers are notified and that the attendance record for your child is updated to show their absence or approximate time of arrival. EARLY RELEASE DAYS Mondays, 1:37 pm October 1, 8, and 15 SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Thursday, October 25 Friday, October 26 1
Assessments 2012-2013 District Wide Assessments Below is a calendar of assessment dates for the 2012-13 school year. The focus of assessments in the district is student attainment or mastery of those core skills, abilities, and knowledge needed to satisfy the learning standards in each content area. If you have questions about the upcoming tests, please contact Colleen Shapleigh, Learning Coordinator at 204-1275 or cshapleigh@madison.k12.wi.us Dates of Assessment Grade(s) Assessment September 18 October 19, 2012 3 8 Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Survey with Goals for Reading, Language Usage and Math November 5 16, 2012 Makeups November 19-21 3-8 & 10 WI Knowledge and Concepts Exam (WKCE) December 11-14, 2012 Makeups December 18-20 8 EXPLORE December 3, 2012- January 18, 2013 3 8 MAP Survey, Reading only December 3, 2012- January 25, 2013 K -12 ACCESS for English Language Learners sampled 4, 8 & 12 National Assessment of Ed Progress NAEP January 28 March 8, 2013 February 11-15, 2013 3, 5, 7 & 9 Six Trait Writing Assessment* April 29 May 31, 2013 3 8 Below are some helpful testing tips that will help students prepare throughout the year: Testing Tips.. MAP Survey with Goals for Reading, Language Usage and Math To promote alertness, make sure your child gets a good night s sleep the night before tests. To boost stamina, be sure your child eats a light, nutritious breakfast the morning of tests. To provide comfort, remind your child to dress in layers on test days. To enhance brain power, pack water and a nutritious snack for test breaks. Cherokee will provide additional healthy snacks during breaks. Express a positive attitude about the test and confidence in your child s ability to perform well on it. - 2 -
Evaluaciones 2012-2013 Evaluaciones a Escala del Distrito A continuación encontrara el calendario de las fechas de evaluación para el año 2012-13. El enfoque de las evaluaciones en el distrito es el logro estudiantil o el dominio de competencia básica, sus habilidades, y el conocimiento necesitado para cumplir con los estándares de aprendizaje en cada área de contenido. Si usted tiene preguntas sobre los próximos exámenes, por favor póngase en contacto con Colleen Shapleigh, Coordinadora de Aprendizaje al 204-1275 o cshapleigh@madsion.k12.wi.us A continuación encontrara debajo algunos consejos útiles que ayudaran a su Fecha de los Exámenes Grados Evaluación Medidas del Progreso Académico (MAP por su sigla en inglés) Encuesta con objetivo de lectura, el uso de lenguaje y 18 de septiembre 19 de octubre, 2012 3 8 el uso de las matemáticas. 5 de noviembre 16, 2012 19-21 de noviembre para los alumnos Examen de Conocimiento y Conceptos de Wisconsin (WKCE que no han tomado el examen 3-8 & 10 por su sigla en inglés) 11-14 de diciembre, 2012 18-20 de diciembre para los alumnos que no han tomado el examen 8 EXPLORACIÓN (EXPLORE) 3 de diciembre del 2012-18 de enero del 2013 3 8 MAP En cuesta en Lectura Solamente 3 de diciembre del 2012-25 de enero del 2013 K -12 ACCESS Para los estudiantes que están Aprendiendo Inglés muestras 28 de enero 8 de mayo del 2013 4, 8 & 12 Evolución Nacional en el Progreso de Educación - NAEP 11-15 de febrero del 2013 3, 5, 7 & 9 Six Trait examen de escritura* MAP Encuesta de Metas para la lectura, el uso de 29 de abril 31 de mayo 2013 3 8 lenguaje y de matemáticas hijo/a a prepararse para los examines durante todo el año: EXAMEN Para promover alerta, asegurase que su hijo(a) descanse bien la noche antes de las pruebas Para aumentar la energía, asegurase que su hijo(a) desayune (almuerce) algo ligero y nutritivo la mañana de las pruebas. Para proporcionar comodidad, recuerde a su hijo(a) que se vista cómodo(a) para el día de las pruebas. Para aumentar el poder de cerebro, traiga agua y meriendas nutritivas para interrupciones de prueba. Cherokee proporcionará meriendas adicionales saludables durante las interrupciones. Exprese una actitud positiva acerca de la prueba y de la confianza a su hijo(a) de tener la capacidad de hacer bien en los exámenes. - 3 -
Look Who s New LISA ALFONSO HOFFMANN Mucho gusto! Nice to meet you! I m Lisa Alfonso the bilingual resource teacher working with 6th graders this year. I have been a teacher in the Madison School District for five years and I m excited to join the Cherokee staff. I studied science at UW Madison and then went to Edgewood College to earn my teaching license. When I m not at school I love to spend time with my husband and two year old daughter, going to the zoo and the Children s Museum. SARAH ANDREWS Hello everyone! I am very excited to join Cherokee Middle School as a Behavior Intervention Specialist. I will be getting to know the students and helping them stay on track in and out of the classroom. I recently moved to Madison, but I am originally from Illinois. In May, I graduated from the University of Dubuque in Iowa with my degree in Sociology and Psychology. Currently, I am in UW s part-time program working towards a Masters in Social Work. When I m not working, I enjoy baking, staying active, and playing the guitar. I look forward to a great year at Cherokee! REBECCA GILMAN Hi. My name is Rebecca Gilman. I am the Dean of Students at Cherokee Middle School this year. I began my teaching career in Iowa, before I relocated to Wisconsin. I have happily worked at Cherokee for 19 years as a 7th grade teacher. I have bachelor degrees in behavioral disabilities and elementary education, and a masters degree in curriculum and instruction. I am looking forward to working with all Cherokee students on behavior and engagement this year. ELIZABETH HARDY My name is Elizabeth Hardy and I am a new 8 th grade Cross Categorical teacher at Cherokee. New is not the right word. I am returning to Cherokee after teaching at an alternative middle school for four years. While I enjoyed the alternative environment, I am very excited to be back working with Cherokee students, staff and parents. Before being a teacher, I was a social worker for six years. Besides working at a middle school, I have two children in middle school in Verona. My daughter just started 6 th grade and my son is in 8 th grade. My two other babies are my dogs, Joey and Jazzy. We spend our weekends outside barbequing or walking at the dog parks. MARITA LAUFENBERG Hello! I am joining the seventh grade language arts team this year. Last year I taught fourth grade at Leopold Elementary School so I may know some of your younger brothers and sisters. I was born and raised in Middleton and earned my teaching degree from UW-Madison and my reading license from Viterbo University. I enjoy working with middle school students and have taught at this level for seven years. Outside of school you may find me at the Overture Center where I am a Lead Usher, at Camp Randall on football Saturdays, making stained glass artwork, or reading a good book. I am looking forward to a great year here at Cherokee Middle School. Go Cougars! LORI NELSON I am joining Cherokee from Wright Middle School in Madison where I taught 8 th grade language arts and reading for the past 12 years. I was also a member of Wright s AVID Site Team. I have an undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Elementary Education and Curriculum and Instruction. I began my teaching career in 1985 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and have taught in Phoenix Arizona; Fairbanks Alaska, and Waunakee Wisconsin. I enjoy the middle level learner and am excited to have the opportunity to launch the AVID program at Cherokee Middle School. I enjoy travel, bicycling, reading and spending time with my three grandchildren. - 4 -
Look Who s New KATHERINE PEREZ Hi! My name is Katherine Pérez and I would like to introduce myself. I am the 7 TH Grade BRT (Bilingual Resource Teacher) at Cherokee Middle School. I am from Chile, and I ve been living in Madison for over five years. My two passions in life are teaching and cooking, so I took my first cooking lessons at my grandma s house at the age of 10. Years later, I graduated from the Universidad Diego Portales in Chile, with a degree in Education and a Minor in Language and Communication. I am so happy to be part of the Cherokee community, and looking forward to having a great year. When I am out of school, you can probably find me in my kitchen creating or recreating a new recipe or eating! Thank you! Kathy JARED SCHERT Hi there. I am thrilled to be an 8th grade Social Studies and Language Arts teacher at Cherokee. I am a lifelong Madison resident who attended UW- Madison as an undergrad and Cardinal Stritch for my masters. I like to play guitar and work out in my free time. GO PACKERS!!! I also have four cats and a dog so my place is very furry. I LOVE the Hunger Games trilogy and have read each book over ten times. As a sub for Madison last year I was impressed at the level of teamwork I saw at Cherokee and I am glad to be part of it and am looking forward to a fantastic year. JANE SCHUTT I am happy to join the Cherokee team as the new choir director this year! I have lived all over Wisconsin, growing up north of Green Bay, teaching high school choir in Eau Claire, and most recently finishing my masters degree at UW-Milwaukee. I started my post-secondary education at UW-Madison and am excited to be back in such a wonderful city. In my free time, I love to watch my favorite Wisconsin teams- the Packers, Badgers, and Brewers! I also enjoy spending time outdoors, reading, and traveling. At Cherokee, I'm looking forward to sharing my passion of music literacy and love for singing. Thank you! ERIN SELBEE I have taught at the elementary, middle and high school levels to varying degrees for 24 years. I am an Oregon Duck (music ed at the University of Oregon) and began teaching in Eugene, Oregon. I moved to Madison and began teaching in MMSD in 1990. My passions are music of all kinds-mostly strings and choral. I play and perform in small string chamber groups and sing in the Madison Symphony Chorus and the Madison Opera Chorus. I also love camping and nature studies. I am really enjoying working with the students at Cherokee Middle School. We are going to have a great year in orchestra! LISA SENSON Hello. My name is Lisa Senson and I am so excited to be at Cherokee Middle School! I spent the last four years working at Thoreau Elementary as a Special Education Assistant, and this is my first year as a Cross Categorical teacher. It has been very fun to be able to say hi to some of the students I got to know at Thoreau. My husband is also a MMSD teacher, and we have three children in the Madison school district. I like walking, hiking, yoga, knitting, movies, and chocolate. I really look forward to working with all the students in our 6 th grade class! LAUREN SLADEK My name is Lauren Sladek and I would like to introduce myself as a 7 th Grade Special Education teacher at Cherokee Middle School. I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Cross Categorical Special Education with an emphasis in Learning Disabilities. I have experience working with K- 12 students within the Madison Metropolitan School District, Monona Grove School District, McFarland School District, and Middleton School Districts. I am originally from McFarland, Wisconsin; a village not far from Madison. My family and friends are very important to me, and I enjoy spending time with them. In my free time, I take pleasure in reading, music, and sports. I especially enjoy the Wisconsin Badgers & Green Bay Packers. I am excited to be working at a great school like Cherokee and cannot wait to meet all the students. I am looking forward to a great year and being another positive influence in student's lives! - 5 -
Què hay de Nuevo! LISA ALFONSO HOFFMANN Nice to meet you! Mucho gusto! Soy Lisa Alfonso la maestra de recursos bilingüe trabajando con los alumnos de 6 º grado. He sido maestra en el Distrito Escolar de Madison durante cinco años y estoy contenta de formar parte del personal docente de Cherokee. Estudie ciencias en la Universidad de UW-Madison y después fui a la Universidad de Edgewood para obtener mi licencia de enseñanza. Cuando no estoy en la escuela me encanta pasar tiempo con mi esposo y mi hija de 2 años, ir al zoológico y al Museo de Niños. SARAH ANDREWS Hola a todos! Estoy muy contenta de unirme a la Escuela Intermedia de Cherokee como una Especialista en Intervención de Conducta. Voy a conocer a los estudiantes y ayudarles a mantenerse enfocados dentro y fuera del salón de clase. Hace poco me mude a Madison, pero soy originalmente de Illinois. En mayo, me gradué de la Universidad de Dubuque en Iowa con una licenciatura en Sociología y Psicología. Actualmente, estoy en la universidad de UW-Madison en un programa de media jornada trabajando en mi Maestría para Trabajadora Social. Cuando no estoy trabajando, me gusta cocinar, mantenerme activa y tocar guitarra. Anticipó un gran año en Cherokee! REBECCA GILMAN Hola. Mi nombre es Rebecca Gilman. Este año escolar soy la decana de estudiantes de la Escuela Intermedia de Cherokee. Empecé mi carrera como maestra en Iowa, antes de mudarme a Wisconsin. He trabajado felizmente en Cherokee durante los pasados 19 años como maestra de 7 º grado. Tengo una licenciatura en discapacidades de comportamiento y educación primaria, un máster en currículo e instrucción. Estoy deseando trabajar con todos los estudiantes de Cherokee en su comportamiento y en su enfoque académico. ELIZABETH HARDY Mi nombre es Elizabeth Hardy y soy la nueva maestra de apoyo del 8 o grado en Cherokee. Nueva no es la palabra correcta. Yo estoy regresando a Cherokee después haber estado enseñando durante cuatro años en una escuela intermedia alternativa. Aunque disfrute del ambiente alternativo, estoy muy contenta de regresar a trabajar con los estudiantes, el personal y los padres de Cherokee. Antes de ser maestra, fui trabajadora social por seis años. Además de trabajar en una escuela intermedia, tengo dos hijos en la escuela intermedia de Verona. Mi hija acaba de comenzar el 6 t0 grado y mi hijo está en el 8 vo grado. Mis otros dos bebés son mis perros, Joey y Jazzy. Nos pasamos los fines de semana afuera cocinado barbacoa y caminando en el parque de los perros. MARTIA LAUFENBERG Hola! Este año escolar me incorporo al equipo de Literatura de séptimo grado. El año pasado enseñe quinto grado en la Escuela Elemental de Leopold, así que conozco algunos de sus hermanos/as menores. Yo nací y crecí en Middleton y obtuve mi titulo de maestra de la universidad de UW-Madison y mi licencia de lectura de la Universidad de Viterbo. Me gusta trabajar con los estudiantes de la escuela intermedia (middle por su sigla en inglés) y he enseñado a este nivel por siete años. Fuera de la escuela usted me puede encontrar en el Centro de Overture donde soy un usher, en el Camp Randall los sábados en los juegos de futbol, creando arte de cristal manchado, o leyendo un buen libro. Estoy anticipando un buen año aquí en la Escuela Intermedia de Cherokee. Arriba Pumas! LORI NELSON Me uno a Cherokee, de la Escuela Intermedia de Wright en Madison donde he enseñado Literatura y Lectura por los últimos doce años en octavo grado. Yo también era un miembro de AVID en la escuela Wright. Tengo una licenciatura y posgrado de la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison en Educación Primaria y Currículo e Instrucción. Comencé mi carrera en el 1985 en Milwaukee, Wisconsin y he enseñado en Phoenix Arizona, Alaska Fairbanks y Wisconsin Waunakee. Me gustan los estudiantes de nivel medio y estoy muy contenta de tener la oportunidad de poner en marcha el programa de AVID en la Escuela Intermedia de Cherokee. Me gusta viajar, montar bicicleta, leer y pasar tiempo con mis tres nietos. - 6 -
Què hay de Nuevo! KATHERINE PEREZ Mi nombre es Katherine Pérez y me gustaría presentarme. Yo soy la BRT (Maestra de Recursos Bilingües) de 7 º grado en la Escuela Intermedia de Cherokee. Yo soy de Chile y he estado viviendo en Madison durante más de cinco años. Mis dos pasiones en la vida son la enseñanza y la cocina, así que tome mis clases de cocina primero en casa de mi abuela a la edad de diez años. Años después, me gradué de la Universidad de Diego Portales en Chile, con una licenciatura en Educación y una minoría en Lenguaje y comunicación. Estoy muy contenta de ser parte de la Comunidad de Cherokee, y con ganas de tener un gran año escolar. Cuando estoy fuera de la escuela, probablemente me puede encontrar en mi cocina creando o inventando una nueva receta o comiendo. Gracias! JARED SCHERT Hola. Estoy muy contento de ser el maestro de Estudio Sociales y Literatura de 8 vo grado en Cherokee. He vivido toda mi vida en Madison y asistí a la Universidad de UW-Madison donde recibí mi licenciatura y maestría. En mi tiempo libre me gusta tocar la guitarra y hacer ejercicio. ARRIBA PACKERS! También tengo cuatro gatos y un perro, así que mi casa está muy peluda. Me encanta la trilogía de Los Juegos del Hambre (The Hunger Games por su sigla en inglés) y he leído cada libro más de diez veces. El año pasado fui un substituto en las escuelas de Madison me quede impresionado con el nivel de trabajo que vi del equipo de Cherokee. Estoy muy contento de ser parte de este equipo y estoy anticipando un fantástico año escolar. JANE SCHUTT Estoy muy contenta de unirme este año escolar al equipo de Cherokee como la nueva Directora de Coro. He vivido en todo Wisconsin, crecí en el norte de Green Bay, enseñando coro en la escuela preparatoria (High school por su siglas en inglés) de Eau Claire, y más recientemente termine mi maestría en la Universidad de UW-Milwaukee. Comencé mi educación post-secundaria en la Universidad de UW-Madison y estoy muy contenta de regresar a esta ciudad tan maravillosa. En mi tiempo libre, me encanta ver mis favoritos equipos de Wisconsin, los Packers, los Badgers, y los Brewers. También me gusta pasar tiempo al aire libre, leer y viajar. Estoy ansiosa por compartir con los estudiantes de Cherokee, mi pasión por la alfabetización de música y mi amor por el canto. Gracias! ERIN SELBEE Por 24 años he enseñado en diversos niveles de escuelas primarias, intermedias y preparatorias. Soy de Duck Oregon (Estudie música en la Universidad de Oregon) y comencé a enseñar en Eugene, Oregon. Me mude a Madison y comencé a enseñar en MMSD en el 1990. Mis pasiones son la música de todo tipo, la mayoría de cuerda y composición. Yo toco y presento en grupos pequeños de instrumentos de cuerda y canto en el coro sinfónico de Madison. También me encanta ir de campismo y estudiar la naturaleza. Estoy disfrutando mucho trabajar con los estudiantes de la Escuela Intermedia de Cherokee. Vamos a tener un gran año en Orquesta! LISA SENSON Hola. Mi nombre es Lisa Senson y estoy muy contenta de estar en la Escuela Intermedia de Cherokee. He pasado los últimos cuatro años trabajando en la escuela primara de Thoreau como Asistente de Educación Especial, y este es mi primer año como maestra de apoyo. Ha sido muy divertido poder saludar algunos de los estudiantes que conocí en Thoreau. Mi esposo también es un maestro de MMSD, y tenemos tres hijos en el distrito escolar de Madison. Me gusta caminar, escalar, la yoga, tejer, las películas, y el chocolate. Estoy deseando trabajar con todos los estudiantes en nuestra clase de 6 º grado! LAUREN SLADEK Mi nombre es Lauren y me gustaría presentarme como una maestra de séptimo grado de Educación Especial en la Escuela Intermedia de Cherokee. Soy graduada de la Universidad de Madison Wisconsin, con una especialidad en Educación Especial con énfasis en problemas de aprendizaje. Tengo experiencia trabajando con estudiantes de K-12 dentro del Distrito Escolar Metropolitano de Madison, El Distrito Escolar de Monona Grove, El distrito Escolar de McFarland, y El Distrito Escolar de Middleton. Soy originalmente de McFarland Wisconsin, un pueblo no muy lejos de Madison. Mi familia y amigos son muy importantes para mí, y disfruto pasar tiempo con ellos. En mi tiempo libre, me gusta leer, oír música y deportes. Me gusta en especial el equipo de los Badgers de Wisconsin y los Packers de Green Bay. Estoy muy contenta de trabajar en una escuela tan estupenda como Cherokee y no puedo esperar a conocer a todos los estudiantes. Estoy anticipando un buen año escolar y de ser otra influencia positiva en la vida de los estudiantes. - 7 -
FMPS News & Science Symposium FMPS 101: Intro to Investing in Our Schools Once again September has arrived and with it those changes from sunscreen to packing lunches, from family vacations to homework help. As busy parents, you may not have heard of the Foundation for Madison s Public Schools (FMPS). Maybe you have but just aren t sure how it helps your school. FMPS brings alumni, parents, friends, corporations and even other foundations together to create opportunities that privately support our schools, inspiring every student to excel. Through the Foundation s work, we have invested millions in our schools to support students in all of Madison s public schools. From academics to athletics and field trips to scholarships, FMPS funds opportunities to create a brighter future for every student in our public schools. Through our numerous grants and school endowments, we provide resources to support quality education through innovative programs and imaginative approaches. Through our passthrough funds, FMPS has helped build school playgrounds, ensure students have access to dental care, and provided free breakfasts to students in need. As we embark on the new school year, FMPS commitment to enriching the educational experiences of all students continues, and we are eager to expand our efforts by building even stronger partnerships. To learn more about FMPS and our many programs, visit www.fmps.org, email fmps@fmps.org, or call any of the Foundation staff at (608) 232-7820. Middle School Science Symposium The Madison Middle School Science Symposium, established during the 2010-11 school year, has been designed to give all students at each of the 12 Madison middle schools the chance to participate in an authentic science research symposium. As individuals, pairs, or groups of three, with the guide of a mentor, students follow the inquiry process, conducting a science research project of their choosing, over a period of several months. On the day of the symposium, students meet, share, and discover the joys and challenges of conducting independent, scientific, research. This year, the Symposium will be held on April 25, 2013. Students can apply to this program from October 1-19, 2012. A link to the application, a video about the event, and additional information on the program can be found on the MMSD s website: https://scienceweb.madison.k12.wi.us/node/1038. - 8 -
MSCR - Clubs From the Desk of Robin Davis Tutor Coordinator - Urban League Schools of Hope & After-School Director MSCR at Cherokee Middle School, rdavis@madison.k12.wi.us Welcome to Cherokee and we are glad that your student is here! It's the beginning of the school year and an opportunity to get your student involved in after-school clubs, sports, and special interest activities while meeting other students. The full launch of the after-school program started on Monday, September 17, Monday-Thursday, from dismissal to 4pm (PCT days) and until 5pm Tuesday-Thursday! The following is a tentative schedule of the clubs to be offered this semester. Dates and times will be announced at a later date: Homework Clubs for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders Project Unify All Inclusive Club Cross Country Team Bowling Club (Project Unify Inclusion Sports) Computer Lab Flag Football Team (7th & 8 th ) Soccer Club (6 th -8 th ) Arts & Crafts Volleyball Team (7 th & 8 th ) GSA Audio Visual Club Manga and/or Nerdy Girls Club(s) Band Lessons (6 th grade only) Open Gym Drill & Dance Team Rock-it Girls (Science) Sports Mania (6 th -8 th ) Boys Basketball Team (7 th & 8 th ) Girls Basketball Team (7 th & 8 th ) Yearbook Girls Club Boys Club Please encourage your student to attend. If you would like to lead a club at any time during the school year, please stop by the MSCR office, room 122A and let's have the discussion. Thanks and we are looking forward to a fun and rewarding year!!!! Additionally, The Schools of Hope Tutoring program will begin around the 8th of October. If your student is in need of this support please pick up a Tutor Request Form(s) from the Schools of Hope office, room 122A. As always we welcome all volunteer tutors during and after school! - 9 -
MSCR News Clubs Del Escritorio de Robin Davis Coordinadora de Tutores del programa Urban League Schools of Hope y Directora del programa After- School (después de escuela) MSCR de Cherokee Middle School Bienvenidos a Cherokee y estamos muy agradados de su hijo esté acá! Es el inicio del año escolar y una oortunidad para que los estudiantes se interesen en las actividades de después de la escuela, en deportes y en actividades de interés especial mientras al mismo tiempo se conocen con otros estudiantes. El lanzamiento total del programa será el lunes 17 de septiembre; el programa funcionará los lunes desde el final del día escolar (salida temprano) hasta las cuatro de la tarde y de martes a jueves hasta las cinco de la tarde. El siguiente es un programa tentativo de los clubes que se van a ofrecer este semestre. Las fechas y los horarios se anunciarán en una fecha posterior. Clubes de tareas para los estudiantes de los grados 6, 6 y 8 Project Unify All Inclusive Club (club de inclusión de todos los estudiantes) Equipo de Atletismo Club de Boliche (Project Unify Inclusion Sports) Laboratorio de Computadoras Equipo de Fútbol Americano de banderines (séptimo y octavo) Club de Fútbol (Soccer), (sexto a octavo) Artes y Obras Manuales Equipo de Volibol(séptimo y octavo) Alianza de Homosexuales y No Homosexuales Club de Audiovisuales Club de Arte Manga y Club Nerdy Girls Club de montar a caballo (limitado a doce estudiantes) Gimnasio Abierto Equipo de danza Equipo de Basketbol Masculino (séptimo y octavo) Equipo de Basketbol Femenino (7 th & 8 th ) Libro del año. Club de niñas Club de niños Si usted quiere liderar uno de los clubes en cualquier momento del año escolar, por favor visite la oficina de MSCR, 122A y disutimos el tema Gracias y esperamos tener un gran año escolar. Adicionalmente, El programa de tutores Schools of va a iniciarse alrededor del ocho de octubre. Si su hijo necesita ese soporte por favor tome una solicitud de la oficina de Schools of Hope, 122A. Como siempre, son bienvenidos los voluntarios que quieran prestar tutoría durante o después de la jornada escolar. - 10 -
Misc. News.. All Call for Two or Preferably Three-Inch-Ring Binders! Cherokee School is continuing to create a school-wide system for all students to be school-ready. Although teachers still have the prerogative to ask students to purchase a three-ring binder or other supplies for their class, many teachers in all three grades are using the one binder approach: one-binder (one two-inch binder or even better three-inch binder with subject dividers labeled for each class.) A pencil pouch at the front of the binder completes the school-ready ensemble. Voila! Students are good to go! Here s our request: that if there are any two- or three-inch binders lying around your house or basement that are not being used, that you consider donating them to Cherokee s school-ready efforts. Just get them to one of your child s teachers, a homebase teacher would be great, and know that you have helped our school in its efforts to lessen the achievement gap. Donations of all school supplies are always appreciated, but in this case, we know that the large two- or three-inch binders that are going unused at your house could seriously aid our efforts. Lightly used binders or zippered trapper keepers NOT BEING USED by your family are what we are after. Please consider donating today! Thank you! Call Ms. Hamann at 204-1285 with any questions. Art Room Help Wanted Got any extra time to volunteer at Cherokee Middle School? We need you. Always looking for an extra set of hands to come in, volunteer and help out. No art skills necessary. Contact Ms. Mietzel, amietzel@madison.k12.wi.us if you are interested. Picture Retakes Retakes for school pictures will be taken on Wednesday, October 17 between 10:00 1:00 pm. Students who would like to order a different picture packet, missed the previous picture days, or enrolled after the start of the school year need to get their pictures taken. The pictures will be used: (1) for the student's school picture (purchasing a package is optional), and (2) for the yearbook. Order forms, which contain prices, and picture and package options, are available in the Cherokee Main Office. Please have your child come prepared with payment and an order form. There is no charge for retakes; however, the student needs to bring the previous packet in with him/her at the time the new picture is taken. - 11 -
LMC Opportunities LMC Volunteer Opportunities If you have an urge to organize things and put them in their places... If you love the feel of a new book in your hand... If you can spare a little TLC for an old book... If you have creative energy in need of expression... If you have a little extra time once a week, once every two weeks, or once a month... Then we need you in the LMC! I m seeking volunteers to help with the following tasks: Check in and shelve books Receive in new magazines Repair materials Process new books Create displays Work on special projects The time you give will keep the LMC running smoothly and contribute positively to the learning environment for staff and students. Please call me or email me if you have questions or would like to volunteer. Your help will be greatly appreciated by all of us! Focus on Reading: Reading Enrichment Opportunities Newbery Discussion Group is open to sixth-graders who are interested in reading and discussing the best and the newest in children s books. In January, we will vote on which of the books we believe is most deserving of the Newbery Award for Outstanding Children s Books. We don t have any influence on the real Newbery Committee, but we have lots of fun making a case for our favorites. (October January 2009) Battle of the Books, open to students in grades 6-8, is a reading enrichment program that will begin in late November. Students read a wide selection of books over a three-month period, and then test their knowledge of them in a friendly trivia competition with other teams. The purpose of this activity is to encourage students to read, to get them talking about books, and to expose them to books from different genres. I will be visiting classrooms in November to talk to students about the program. (November March) Laura Holt Librarian lholt@madison.k12.wi.us 204-1260 - 12 -
Cherokee Middle School Auto Attendance: 204-1243 Safe Arrival: 204-1247 Contacts Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Contrucci 204-1241 econtrucci@madison.k12.wi.us Receptionist Diane Blum 204-1240 dblum@madison.k12.wi.us Assistant Principal Rick Reynolds 204-1250 rreynolds@madison.k12.wi.us Principal Dave Watkins 204-1241 dwatkins@madison.k12.wi.us College Club Sarah Buechel 204-1273 sbuechel@bgcdc.org Counselor Rafael Gomez 204-1276 rgomez@madison.k12.wi.us Dean of Students Becky Gilman 204-1336 rgilman@madison.k12.wi.us Food Service Keola Exum 204-1323 kexum@madison.k12.wi.us Learning Coordinator Colleen Shapleigh 204-1275 cshapleigh@madison.k12.wi.us MSCR Robyn Davis 204-1273 rdavis@madison.k12.wi.us Nurse Elly Chybowski 204-1263 echybowski@madison.k12.wi.us PBS Coach Hong Tran 204-1264 httran@madison.k12.wi.us Psychologist Steven Honer 204-1257 shoner@madison.k12.wi.us Social Worker Betsy Hambrick 204-1269 bhambrick@madison.k12.wi.us Escuela Intermedia de Cherokee Asistencia: 204-1247 Asistencia en Español: 204-1242 Secretarias Elizabeth Contrucci 204-1241 econtrucci@madison.k12.wi.us Diane Blum 204-1240 dblum@madison.k12.wi.us Sub-Director Rick Reynolds 204-1250 rreynolds@madison.k12.wi.us Director Dave Watkins 204-1241 dwatkins@madison.k12.wi.us College Club Sarah Buechel 204-1273 sbuechel@bgcdc.org Consejero Rafael Gomez 204-1276 rgomez@madison.k12.wi.us Dean of Students Becky Gilman 204-1336 rgilman@madison.k12.wi.us Cafetería Keola Exum 204-1323 kexum@madison.k12.wi.us Coordinadora de Aprendizaje Colleen Shapleigh 204-1275 cshapleigh@madison.k12.wi.us MSCR Robyn Davis 204-1273 rdavis@madison.k12.wi.us Enfermera Elly Chybowski 204-1263 echybowski@madison.k12.wi.us PBS Coach Hong Tran 204-1264 httran@madison.k12.wi.us Psicólogo Steven Honer 204-1257 shoner@madison.k12.wi.us Trabajadora Social Betsy Hambrick 204-1269 bhambrick@madison.k12.wi.us - 13 -
Calendar 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 10/1 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 10/5 Cougar Dance 1:00-2:30pm 10/8 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 10/15 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 10/16-11/2 Student survey-gallop Poll 10/17 Lifetouch Picture Day -retakes 10/24 Nightime Drama 6:30-8pm @ Overture Center 10/25 No School - PD day 10/26 No School - PD day 10/29 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 11/1-11/23 Spelling Bee-in LA classes 11/1-12/4 Geography Bee-In Social Studies classrooms 11/3 Fall Grounds Clean up 9-11:00 am 11/4 Daylight savings ends 11/5 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 11/7 1st Quarter ends 11/8 2nd Quarter begins 11/12-11/16 WKCE test 11/13 American Math Competition 11/14-11/16 Parent Teacher Conferences 11/16-12/7 Wordmaster Meet 1 11/19-11/21 WKCE & WAA makeups 11/22 11/23 Schools closed for Thanksgiving 11/26 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 11/28 Geography Bee- Schoolwide Bee LMC 12/3 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 12/3-1/18/13 MAP- Winter Reading Only 12/3-1/25/13 ACCESS testing 12/7 Cougar School Dance 1:00-2:30 pm 12/10 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 12/11-12/14 Explore testing for 8th grade 12/12 8th grade Band, Choir, Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm 12/12 Spelling Bee in LMC 12/17 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 12/18-12/20 Explore testing makeup 12/19 7th grade Band, Choir, Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm 12/24 1/4 Schools closed for Winter break 1/7 School resumes 1/7 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 1/14 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 1/16 6th grade Band, Choir, Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm 1/17 Nightime Drama 6:30-8pm @ Overture Center 1/21 No School Martin Luther King 1/25 2nd quarter ends 1/25 Early release -Middle schools @11:40 1/28 National Assessment of Ed Progress (NAEP) 1/28 3rd quarter begins 2/1 Parent Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS 2/1-2/22 Wordmaster Meet 2 2/4 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 2/11 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 2/11-2/15 Six Traits Writing Assessment 2/20 Course registration (5th,6th,7th begins) 2/22 No School - PD day 2/25 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 3/4 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 3/11 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 3/15 Local Spelling Bee 3/15 Cougar School Dance 1:00-2:30 pm 3/18 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 3/21 Nightime Drama 6:30-8pm @ Overture Center 3/25-4/1 Spring Break No School 4/2 School resumes 4/5 3rd quarter ends 4/5 Geography Bee- State Bee 4/8 4th quarter begins 4/8 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 4/12-5/13 Wordmaster Meet 3 4/15 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 4/22 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 4/29-5/31 MAP Testing 4/29 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 5/6 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 5/13 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 5/20 EARLY RELEASE @ 1:37 for PCT 5/20-5/22 Geography Bee-National 5/22 7th grade Band, Choir, Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm 5/27 Memorial Day - No school 5/29 6th grade Band, Choir, Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm 6/3 Nightime Drama 6:30-8pm @ Overture Center 6/5 8th grade Band, Choir, Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm 6/13 Last day of school -early release 6/24 Summer school begins - 14 -
Calendario alendario! CALENDARIO ESCOLAR 2012-13 10/1 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 10/5 Baile escolar 1:00-2:30pm 10/8 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 10/15 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 10/16-11/2 Encuesta estudiantil -Gallop Poll 10/17 Lifetouch retoma de fotos 10/24 Noche de Drama 6:30-8pm en el Centro de Overture 10/25 No Hay Clases Día de capacitación profesional 10/26 No Hay Clases Día de capacitación Professional 10/29 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 11/1-11/23 Concurso de Ortografía en las clases de Literatura 11/1-12/4 Concurso de Geografía en las clases de Estudios Sociales 11/3 Limpieza de otoño 9-11:00 am 11/4 Termina el horario de verano 11/5 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 11/7 Termina el primer trimestre 11/8 Comienza el Segundo trimestre 11/12-11/16 Exámenes estatales (WKCE) 11/13 Competencia Americana de Matemáticas 11/14-11/16 Conferencias de Padres e Maestros 11/16-12/7 Primera Reunión de Wordmaster 11/19-11/21 Exámenes de WKCE & WAA para los que no lo han hecho 11/22 Celebración del Días de Acción de Gracia (No Hay Clases) 11/26 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 11/28 Concurso de Geografía- Toda la escuela en la biblioteca 12/3 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 12/3-1/18/13 Examen de MAP del Invierno- Lectura de Solamente 12/3-1/25/13 Examen de ACCESS 12/7 Baile escolar 1:00-2:30 pm 12/10 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 12/11-12/14 Examen de Exploración Octavo Grado 12/12 Concierto de Octavo grado Banda, Coro y Orquesta 7:00 pm 12/12 Concurso de Ortografía en la biblioteca 12/17 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 12/18-12/20 Examen de Exploración (Explore) para los que no lo han hecho 12/19 Concierto de Séptimo grado Banda, Coro y Orquesta 7:00 pm 12/24-1/4 Vacaciones de Invierno No Hay Clases 1/7 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 1/7 Se reanudan las clases 1/14 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 1/16 Concierto de sexto grado Banda, Coro y Orquesta 7:00 pm 1/21 Día de Martín Luther King Jr. No Hay Clases 1/25 Termina de Segundo trimestre 1/25 Las Escuelas Intermedias Salen Temprano @11:40 1/28 Evaluación Nacional del Progreso en Educación (NAEP) 1/28 Comienza el tercer trimestre 2/1 Conferencias de Padres y Maestros No Hay Clases para las Escuelas Intermedias 2/1-2/22 Segunda Reunión de Wordmaster 2/4 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 2/11 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 2/11-2/15 Examen de Escritura (Six Traits) 2/20 Matricula de Curso (Comienzo 5to,6to,7mo) 2/22 No Hay Clases Día de capacitación Professional 2/25 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 3/4 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 3/11 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 3/15 Concurso de Ortografía 3/15 Baile escolar 1:00-2:30 pm 3/18 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 3/25-4/1 Vacaciones de Primavera- No Hay Clases 4/2 Se reanudan las clases 4/5 Termina el tercer trimestre 4/5 Concurso de Geografía Estatal 4/8 Comienza el cuarto trimestre 4/8 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 4/12-5/13 Tercera Reunión de Wordmaster 4/15 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 4/22 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 4/29-5/31 Examen de MAP 4/29 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 5/6 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 5/13 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 5/20 SALEN TEMPRANO @ 1:37 PCT 5/20-5/22 Concurso De Geografía Nacional 5/22 Concierto de Séptimo grado Banda, Coro, Orquesta 7:00pm 5/27 Día de Conmemoración /Memorial Day No Hay Clases 5/29 Concierto de Sexto grado Banda, Coro, Orquesta 7:00 pm 6/5 Concierto de Octavo grado Banda, Coro, Orquesta 15
September October CC Cherokee PTO Welcome Back! The Cherokee Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) would like to welcome everyone to the new school year. We look forward to another busy year of events, activities, and fundraisers -- many of which are described here -- in order to support and enrich the entire Cherokee community. Below you will find a list of this year s PTO Board members and Committee Chairs please contact one of us if you would like to get involved! We couldn t accomplish anything without the generous involvement of parents, and we welcome your participation. Please see in particular the open Committee Chairs noted below. Cherokee 2012-2013 PTO Board Members: Name Title e-mail Annette Hellmer Co-President annette@hellmerfamily.com Kafi Cook Co-President kncook1@hotmail.com Beth Dohrn Vice President-Grants edohrn@gmail.com Amy Boutelle Secretary miltonmoose@charter.net Jean Clegg Treasurer jeano.clegg@gmail.com Andrea Encell Volunteer Coordinator aencell@yahoo.com Tracy Pajewski Fundraising Chair gofishtlp@charter.net Cherokee 2012-2013 PTO Committee Chairs: Cherokee Dances Meg Gordon Anex mbgordon721@gmail.com Leah Sandholm wsandholm@wisc.edu Staff Appreciation Lunch Tracey LaReau tlareau@charter.net Wisconsin Homegrown Sale Bobbi Chandler Bjchandler5@gmail.com Cookie Dough Sale Elizabeth Odders-White eodderswhite@gmail.com Bucky Book Sales Tracy Pajewski gofishtlp@charter.net Grounds Clean-up Michele Frehner frehner4@me.com Gina Hodgson reginahodgson@hotmail.com Spiritwear Juli Moen jacmilli@tds.net Newsletter Coordinator Diana Mahaffey diana_mahaffey@stanfordalumni.org Magazine Sale *** VOLUNTEER NEEDED!! *** Please consider... 8 th Grade Party (Graduation) *** VOLUNTEER NEEDED!! *** Please consider... 16
Cherokee PTO The PTO coordinates several different fundraising programs throughout the year, in order to fund activities, events, and grants that enrich the Cherokee community. Your generous participation in PTO fundraisers makes this possible! Thank you. PTO Grants for Staff Each year, the PTO funds mini-grants for Cherokee staff members, who can apply for grants to be used in a variety of projects for the classroom and school. For example, in the past, money raised from parents and community members has funded a garden project, science materials, African drumming, and more. Stay tuned for information on 2012-13 grant awards! ************ Details on current and upcoming opportunities to support Cherokee PTO fundraising: Save $$, Support Cherokee: Buy a Bucky Book! Bucky Books offer discount coupons to hundreds of local restaurants, stores, recreational activities, etc. The coupons are good for one year and the entire book only costs $35 (same as at retail locations) with $15 going to the Cherokee PTO. Order yours today from Tracy Pajewski at gofishtlp@charter.net. Taste of Wisconsin Holiday Fundraiser This unique program offers high quality, delicious, and useful local and fair trade products for purchase to benefit Cherokee and in support of local farms and businesses. Made possible by REAP (http://www.reapfoodgroup.org/), this fundraising program is a great way to start your holiday shopping! Please consider participating see timeline below. ** Order forms have been sent home with students. ** Orders due: Friday, November 2, 2012 Order Pick-up/Delivery: Week of December 3, 2012 Need an order form? Have questions? Please contact Bobbi Chandler, bjchandler5@gmail.com or 225-7971 17
Cherokee PTO Ultrazone Laser Tag Event Event Tag Registration Form Form October 8, 2012 8, 2012 Please return Please to return your child s to your teacher child s or teacher the school or office the school by October office 1, 2012 with payment by October 1, 2012. Please make checks payable to Cherokee PTO Please make checks payable to Cherokee PTO Student Name: Student Name: Grade: Homeroom Teacher: Grade: Homeroom Teacher: Sibling/Friend: Age: Sibling/Friend: Sibling/Friend: Age: Age: Sibling/Friend: Age: Age: Sibling/Friend: Age: Parent Name: Email Parent Address: Name: Phone: Email Address: Phone: TOTAL ENCLOSED ($16 per person): TOTAL ENCLOSED ($16 per person): Ultrazone Laser Tag, Oct. 8 th Back by popular demand... the PTO is hosting another fundraiser at Ultrazone on Monday, October 8 th from 5-8pm. This night is reserved just for Cherokee Middle School. The cost per child is $16 and includes two slices of pizza, water and LASER TAG! Preregistration is highly recommended as we need a minimum of 35 kids to hold this event. Please complete the registration form above and return it with your payment to the school office on or before October 1. You may invite siblings, friends and neighbors to join you but they must be at least 10 years old. 18
Cherokee PTO Magazine & Gift Sales October 31 st Kick-off Our biggest fundraiser of the year allows you to order and renew your favorite magazines with a portion of the sales going to Cherokee. We will also be offering a gift catalog with all items delivered before the holidays. You can order your magazines at any time by going to www.gaschoolstore.com and using our school ID# 661835. The Magazine & Gift Sale will kick off on October 31, with more information distributed to students at that time. Cherokee Night at Noodles & Co. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 7, 2012, and have lunch or dinner at Noodles & Co., 2981 Triverton Pike Drive in Fitchburg (just off Highway PD). Between 11am & 8pm, simply mention that you are affiliated with Cherokee and 25% of your purchase will be donated to our school. Be sure to tell your friends and family! Box Tops for Education The PTO has added a new and easy fundraising opportunity -- Box Top$ for Education. When you buy a product with a Box Top$ For Education label, simply clip it and save it. When you get 10 or more, send them to the PTO mailbox in an envelope with the student name or have the student drop it in the Box Top box. Prizes will be awarded for the student with the most Box Tops each quarter. EBox Top$ can be found online at www.btfe.com Shop online to earn money for school! Questions? Contact PTO member Elizabeth Dohrn (edohrn@gmail.com or 358-1416). Target REDcard Benefits Cherokee Target will donate 1% of all your Target REDcard purchases if you are a cardholder and designate Cherokee Middle School as the recipient (Google Target school donation ). It s quick and easy, with no cost to you! 19
Cherokee PTO So, there are many ways to support our school in your everyday purchases, as well as through targeted fundraising events and sales. Of course, direct contributions to support PTO programs and events are always welcome and appreciated! (see next page) A big thank you to parents who made PTO contributions at registration in August. ************ Cherokee Grounds Fall Clean-up Nov. 3 rd Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for the annual fall Cherokee grounds clean-up on Saturday, November 3 rd from 9:00-11:00am. Feel free to send your kids alone though parental help is ALWAYS welcome! Please send your child with a rake, tarp, work gloves, etc. We are looking for people to supply drinks and snacks such as muffins, bread, etc. for our hungry workers. If you have any questions, or if you are able to contribute snacks or drinks, please contact Michelle Frehner at 345-2752 or frehner4@me.com. Cherokee Dance : Friday, Oct. 5 th!! The first Cherokee Dance of the year will be on Friday, October 5, from 1:00 2:30 p.m. Admission to the event is $2.00 and tickets will be sold at lunch on the day of the dance. Pizza, beverages and other snacks will be available for purchase in the cafeteria during the celebration. There will be a shortened schedule on that day so the fun can begin early. Bus transportation is scheduled after the dance. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, selling wristbands, selling food and drinks, and clean-up. Volunteers are also needed to sell wristbands during lunchtime. Please contact Meg Gordon Anex (mbgordon721@gmail.com) or Leah Sandholm (wsandholm@wisc.edu) if you are willing to help. Remaining 2012 PTO Board Meetings Date Wed. Oct. 10, 2012 Wed. Nov. 14, 2012 Wed. Dec. 12, 2012 Time/Location 6:30pm/Cherokee LMC NOTE: Grant presentations 6:30pm/Cherokee LMC 6:30pm/Cherokee LMC Interested parents are welcome to attend. 20
Dear Cherokee Families, Cherokee PTO YOUR School, YOUR Students, YOUR Teachers, and YOUR PTO Need your Help! Please Contribute to the Cherokee PTO Every year the Cherokee PTO provides invaluable financial support to our school. Examples of this support include: Grants to facilitate creative learning opportunities in classrooms. Examples: West African drumming performance group, white boards, violins, JobSmart workshops for staff, the Garden Gallery, Project R2M (Read to Me) and Literary/arts magazine. These are things that would have gone unfunded if it weren't for the PTO. Funds to help teachers supply their classrooms. Funds to subsidize enrichment and social programs such as the school directory, Math Fest and the 8 th grade celebration. Our teachers work so hard for our students AND spend their own money in their classrooms. We would like to continue this high level of financial support to our teachers, so we need everyone's participation! The PTO generates funds through fundraising and through direct contributions. We are trying to focus our fundraisers around products that you would already buy in your day-to-day lives. If you have a different idea for fundraising, your PTO would love to hear it! Listed below are a few of the fundraising events planned for 2012-13: Magazine Sales - $2,000 goal Bucky Books - $500 goal Cookie Dough Sale (Spring) - $1,000 goal Box Tops for Education - $500 goal In the coming weeks and months, you will be receiving separate information explaining more details about each fundraiser. Thank you for supporting these efforts through your participation. Some families prefer to bypass participation in Cherokee PTO fundraisers and simply choose to make a generous donation. Please use the form below to contribute to reach our goals! Thank you for your support! Sincerely, The PTO Board Please accept our donation of $ Parent Name(s): Child(rens) Name(s): Please return this form along with a check payable to Cherokee PTO to the PTO box in the school office or mail to: PTO Treasurer, Cherokee Heights Middle School, 4301 Cherokee Drive, Madison, WI 53711 21