Cherokee Elementary

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We are looking forward to seeing families on 10/1 for our virtual Parent Information Night. You will start with a quick overview from Mr. Livingston, followed by twenty minute presentations from each staff grade level team. Below is a schedule:
5:00 - 5:15pm ~ Mr. Livingston and Friends
5:15 - 5:35pm ~ Grade 4
5:35 - 5:55pm ~ Grade 3
5:55 - 6:15pm ~ Grade 2
6:15 - 6:35pm ~ Grade 1
6:35 - 6:55pm ~ Mrs. Weaver Math
Specials and specialists will all have videos linked for you to watch on your own time
Google meet links will be sent out to all families.

Have a question for our nurses? Submit them here, and then check your email to see what question our nurses will answer next! Missed any of our videos? You can watch them all here.

Deer Path Middle School is pleased to announce that, through a grant from the Spirit of 67 Foundation, we are hosting a parent webinar with The Social Institute's Founder and CEO Laura Tierney. Laura will share a refreshing, practical, and eye-opening presentation about parenting in the digital age. The presentation will touch on new data, pandemic-related concerns, and insights shared by students and researchers across the country.

We would like to express our appreciation for the support of the Spirit of 67 Foundation, who provides the funding through their Grant Program to provide these important programs for our students and families.

The Parent Webinar will be hosted on Wednesday, October 7, 6:30PM. You can register here. Please also complete the parent survey by Wednesday, September 30. This survey provides insights to The Social Institute to help customize the Parent Webinar.

Lake Forest School District 67 is providing free early intervention screenings for the 2019-20 school year to children residing in Lake Forest. Children ages 3-5 who have not entered Kindergarten are eligible. The first screening date is Monday, October 19, 2020, 8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (Please note: Registration is required, and the deadline for the October screening is Friday, October 9.)

Please visit this link for more information and to register.

We have received questions regarding the status of District 67 student COVID-19 test results. Parents or guardians of a student with a positive result would have received a phone call within 1 hr of testing. All other test results from District 67's voluntary COVID-19 testing for the week of 9/8-9/11 should be assumed negative. Please direct any questions to Juli Theo, RN jtheo@passporthealthchicago.com

James Martin Landscaping Co. will be applying an organic weed killer to the grounds of District #67 schools. They will be applying a product called Fiesta Turf Weed Killer. This will be done when there are no children on site.

The application schedule is as follows:

• September 26, 2020 – Deer Path Middle School
• October 3, 2020 – Cherokee, Everett, and Sheridan Schools
• Rain date would be October 10, 2020

Please contact Carol White at 847-604-7441 with any questions.