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

District 67 APT Theme for
​2019 - 2020
 "Positivity" ​

Upcoming Events
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Next Cherokee APT Meeting
Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
District 67 APT Annual Meeting @ Croya
(9:30am - 11:00am)

​News & Events

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​Important Dates for 2019-2020
3/5/20 - 3/6/20 Book Fair
3/11/20 - District 67 APT Annual Meeting @Croya
(9:30am - 11:00am)
4/3/20 - Muffins With Mom  (7:15am - 7:45am)
4/15/20 - APT Meeting (9:30am - 11:00am) - coffee beforehand (9:00am - 9:30am)
5/4/20 - 5/8/20 Staff Appreciation Week
5/11/20 - 5/20/20 - Schools Out Food Drive
5/20/20 - APT Year - End Celebration (9:30am - 11:00am)
6/2/20 - Field Day
6/3/20 - 4th Grade Celebration and Clap-Out

All dates and times are subject to change

Spirit Day is Every Monday!
​(kids and staff wear Cheetahwear!)

Featured Speakers for 2019/2020
​APT Meetings

April 15: Andy Duran, Executive Director of LEAD (Linking Efforts Against Drugs)
Cherokee Friday Newsletter

​The best way to stay informed regarding Cherokee School News is to sign up for the Friday Newsletter that Mr. Livingston emails out.  This includes Cherokee APT news. Sign up by clicking here  

Cherokee APT Facebook Page

We have a Cherokee APT 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. Contact Cara Ruzila if you have any questions. 

APT Family Directory

APT Member Families enjoy unfettered access to the Directory. Please be sure to download the app (Membership Toolkit) on your phone or sign in to 
https://lakeforestschoolsapt.membershiptoolkit.com to access the Directory. If you have any questions or difficulties accessing the Directory, please contact Beth Laufenberg at 
​APTDirectory67@gmail.com.
Have an incoming Kindergartner for the 2020-2021 school year?  
​Please come to the Cherokee Kindergarten Parent Information Meeting on February 6th from 6:15 to 7:15pm. Click here for more information. Feel free to contact our APT Kindergarten Coordinators to learn more about the school or answer any questions you might have.  Our Coordinators are Alex Cherry and Julie Wade.

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

New Families 

Are you a transfer family with a student in grades 1 - 4?  Welcome to Cherokee! Please contact our APT New Families Coordinators Kate Hanson , Annie Kavanagh or Cyncy Schacher with any questions you might have.  They can also arrange a buddy family for you! Check out our Cherokee 101 page for more information. 

Please join the APT! Your $35 dues help fund all of our activities and provide you with a student directory. Click here for more information and to check whether or not you have joined. 

From the APT President

Welcome to the Cherokee APT website!

I am excited and honored to serve as Cherokee's APT president, 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 four 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, Mr. Livingston. Now my daughter is starting fifth grade and my son is starting third 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
(Top Left To Right) Carolyn Hutchinson - President, Maria Moore - Vice-President (Bottom Left To Right) Elizabeth Martin - Treasurer, Cara Ruzila - Communications 

Box Tops For Education

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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 2018-2019 school year, we earned $456 for Cherokee.

Celebration Book Club!

We have added 95 books to our library during the 2018 - 2019 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 Ann Kiesling for more information. 
For more information about our school, district and community, please click on the pictures below.
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