Cherokee Association of Parents & Teachers
Support * Cooperation * Communication * Educational Enrichment

District 67 APT 2018-2019 School Year Theme: "Grit"
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​News & Events

January 16
APT Meeting 
@ 9:30-11:00
​(room 120)
Coffee prior starting @ 9:00
All parents are encouraged to attend!
February 8
Winterfest​
​  Grades (k-2) 6:00-7:00
Grades (3-4) 7:30-8:30
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​Important Dates for 2018-2019

January 16: Cherokee APT Meeting @9:30-11:00 AM - coffee beforehand from 9:00-9:30 AM  
February 8: Winterfest
​                      Grades (k-2) 6:00-7:00                                                                                Grades (3-4) 7:30-8:30
February 20: Cherokee APT Meeting @9:30-11:00 AM - coffee beforehand from 9:00-9:30 AM
March 13: Exec Annual Meeting at Croya @9:30-11:30 AM
​March 18-22: Cherokee Spirit Week
April 17: Cherokee APT Meeting @9:30-11:00 AM - coffee beforehand from 9:00-9:30 AM
May 6-10: Staff Appreciation Week
May 15: Year-End Celebration 9:30-11:00 AM 
May 29: Field Day
May 30: Fourth Grade Celebration and "Clap Out"
***Please note dates are subject to change and you will be notified of change***

LDA monthly meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at West Campus in Seminar B, 9:30 to 10:45. ​

Donuts with Dad!

Mandarin Fun Night!

Visiting Author

Suzanne Slade

Celebration Book Club!

We added 81 books to our library during the 2017-2018 school year thanks to our generous donor families! If you would like to purchase a book to add to Cherokee's library in celebration of your child's birthday, please click here for the form. Contact Celebration Book Club Coordinator Katy Manley for more information.

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​Box Tops for Education:
Don't forget to turn in your box tops to help your child's class earn a class party! For more information from Box Tops click here.

During the 2017-2018 School year we earned $489.60 for Cherokee. 
From the APT President

Welcome to the Cherokee APT website!

I am excited and honored to serve as the new Cherokee APT president, and I look forward to working with staff and parents to continue our traditions of sharing information, building relationships, supporting staff, and providing outstanding enrichment experiences for our children!

My family came to Cherokee as a new family three years ago. We quickly learned what a special place Cherokee is, full of dynamic learning and fun -- all driven by our dedicated, talented, and enthusiastic staff and our fabulous principal, Jeff McHugh. Now my daughter is starting fourth grade and my son is starting second grade.

If you are a Cherokee parent, I encourage your family to join the APT - our goal is 100% participation! I hope you will also consider coming to as many APT meetings as you can. Cherokee APT meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30-11:00 AM in Room 127. Please join us before the meeting at 9:00 AM for coffee and to meet your fellow APT members. Meetings are open to ALL parents and are a great way to hear more about current issues within the school and around the District, meet other Cherokee parents, and ask questions.

Finally, please email me if you are interested in serving on one of the APT’s many committees. We would love to have you! You will also have several opportunities throughout the year to volunteer and be involved in school activities and events.

​Thanks for stopping by our website and please let me know if you have any questions!

Sincerely,
Carolyn Hutchinson
chutchinsonapt@gmail.com
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Rainbow over Cherokee on October 3rd, 2017

Cherokee APT Facebook Page! 
We have a Facebook page to get the word out on school happenings. This is a closed group - not public- created for Cherokee parents. If you are on Facebook, search for "Cherokee School APT" and ask to join the group. This will not be a discussion forum, just another means of making announcements and sending helpful reminders. 
Ask Lacy Fidler if you have questions. 

​Sign up for e-newsletters from District 67 - this is how you stay in the know:  www.lakeforestschools.org/district-departments/communications/district-67-information/d67-e-newsletter This is how you sign up to receive Mr. McHugh's weekly newsletter, emails sent out from District 67, etc. All information is now sent out electronically so to stay informed, this is a must-do.

Check out our Scrapbook page for our latest photos!
(look in the "more" section...)

For more information regarding lunch times, my school bucks, allergies, etc., check out our district 67 Food Services Page.
Student Directory Log-in
Access links were emailed to APT Members from MySchoolAnywhere.com with a temporary password on September 17, 2018.  If you do not receive yours, please email LFapt67@gmail.com to request a new one.
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Have an incoming Kindergartner for the 2019-2020 School year?  Feel free to contact your APT Kindergarten Coordinators to learn more about the school or answer any questions or concerns.  Our Coordinators are Ann Kiesling and Julie Wade.

Also, check out our Mandarin page for specific Mandarin questions!

Parent Resources 

Math Help for parents: Need some resources for math? Check out these links available on the District 67 website:

The Math Learning Center website:  www.mathlearningcenter.org

The Math Specialists website:  http://d67math.weebly.com/parents.html

Videos (a page from the previously listed website): http://d67math.weebly.com/homework-help.html

In Case you missed How to Raise an Adult, Julie Lythcott-Haims presentation...click here

For more information about our school, district and community click on the pictures below.
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Photo used under Creative Commons from amseaman