Cherokee Trail

• PSP NEWS
• WINTER SPIRIT WEEK! 
• STAFF FAVORITES
• 4-6TH GRADE SKI PASSPORTS
• FROM MUSIC
• EPICER @ CTE THIS WEEK
• SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
• COUNSELOR'S CORNER
• CALENDAR
• FROM THE PRINCIPAL
• NEW FLYERS 

Save the dates: 

Jan 25th 5:30pm PSP meeting

Feb 11th 5:00pm All School Dance

Thank you for helping support our school in 2021! Happy Holidays! 

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FROM THE SOCIAL OUTREACH COMMITTEE

Hello CTE community,

The holiday season is upon us! We would like to share some of our staff's favorite goodies as we enter this beautiful time of year. If you’re wondering what they love, check this document! We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and thank you for being the best community! 

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FROM PE - MICHELE WHITTINGHAM

4TH, 5TH & 6TH GRADE SKI PASSPORTS AVAILABLE NOW
Ski season is open in Colorado Ski Country, and there is no better way to get your students on the mountain this year than the Ski Passport Program.

What is the Ski Passport Program? 

The CSCUSA Ski Passport Program offers 4th through 6th graders up to 88 days of skiing or riding at 21 of Colorado's mountains (starting at $59). Passport holders also receive 2 free ski or snowboard rentals from Christy Sports. 

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Colorado Ski Country USA believes that every student should have the opportunity to experience Colorado's signature winter sports, skiing and snowboarding. That is why for over 20 years the CSCUSA Ski Passport Program has helped thousands of students hit the slopes every year. Make sure your student does not miss out on the fun and sign up today! The quickest and easiest way to learn about the program and sign up for the Passport Program is online at coloradoski.com/passport.

Please note: Parents or guardians do not need the registration brochure to register their student as in year's past. Full program details are available any time by visiting coloradoski.com/passport.

Please contact us at [email protected] or by calling 303.866.9707 with any questions or comments.

See you on the slopes!

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FROM MUSIC - BOBBY ANDERSON

CTE CONCERT CHOIR PERFORMANCE!

Come see and hear your CTE Concert Choir perform a holiday concert under the lights at the O'Brien Park Gazebo on the evening of Tuesday, December 14th, at 6:00pm. 

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EPICER @ CTE THIS WEEK

CONGRATULATIONS to all EPICER award winners who were celebrated at an all-school assembly! See the whole ceremony here.

Each month we focus more closely on one trait - this month's EPICER trait is: PERSEVERANCE.

 * I use determination to try to finish a task

   * I have a growth mindset

   * I continue through tough times and problem solve 

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FROM SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING - NOELLE DUNKER

What’s Happening in Social Emotional Wellness?

We will be practicing mindfulness by doing some mindful coloring.  When we are focused on one thing at a time, we get into a flow of creativity. We are also able to relax and calm our nervous systems by being in the present moment.

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COUNSELOR'S CORNER - JANE STEINER

Hello Parents,

Please take a few minutes to watch the next anxiety segment by Dr. Scott Cypers.  This segment covers the vicious cycle of anxiety and provides insight into what triggers anxiety and how to overcome it.  After viewing the video, if you are interested, you can log into a free live zoom session with Dr. Cypers to receive additional support and get your specific questions answered.

Helping Kids to Understand & Overcome Anxiety: Segment 02

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaDtat-1YyE

Additionally, on November 22 at 6:00pm, Dr. Cypers will host a live zoom session for any parents or teachers that would like to get more information after watching this video.  To access, please click this link  https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/92060062793

The previous video and future videos are available at https://www.youtube.com/user/dougcoschools

The Principal Chronicles continue....

We are down to our last two Chronicles of 2021. I think I may speak for a lot of people when I say that I am not sorry at all to see 2021 go away. This year has been a lot of change for me personally and just a lot of change period. As always I look to a new year, with new goals, new priorities, and new hope. Plus who doesn't love the holiday season and all of the magic that it brings? 

On the school side, we have finished our winter diagnostic and we are so pleased with the growth of our students. All of the hard work our staff and students have done paid off. We are so proud of our students and you should be able to see some of the results on your student's EPR which you can view on December 18th. 

On the personal side, it has been a slightly less festive season this year. Since we are moving again in February, we decided to not decorate and leave all of our stuff in boxes. It is a little disappointing but unpacking everything and then repacking everything and then repacking everything again just didn't sound overly appealing Having said that we will be headed to my parents house in Fort Collins this year so at least we will be able to spend time with family and really get into the holiday spirit. Not to mention the fact that once break begins my daughter and I will be able to spend the whole first half of break together before she heads off with her mom. I can't wait. 

That is it for this week's edition. See you next time when the Principal Chronicles continues...

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