IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER:
- WHAT'S NEW @ CTE
- STALLION SPOTLIGHT
- STAFF CHAT - MRS. COPELAND - NEW
- PSP NEWS
- FAMILY CODING NIGHT - TONIGHT!
- STUCO PRESENTS PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
- DECEMBER - COUNSELOR'S CORNER
- FROM THE AP
- FROM THE PRINCIPAL
- NEW FLYERS
- GIFTED & TALENTED NEWS
WHAT'S NEW @ CTE THIS WEEK?
Starting in January, Cherokee Trail will change the way visitors and volunteers sign into the building. As you know, student safety is our number one priority and to that end, our school will be implementing a new check-in system called Raptor.
Read the full story.
STALLION SPOTLIGHT - get to know more about our amazing classrooms!
Ms. Kelley's 2nd grade postcard project.
Read the full story.
STAFF CHAT - THE PRINCIPAL'S PODCAST
NEW: Mr. Miller has posted a podcast for his weekly Staff Chat. Each podcast is available on CTE's YouTube channel - please subscribe and never miss any of the fun! Each week he will have a short interview with one of our staff members. Please enjoy the latest episode of season 2 with Miles Copeland, Reading Recovery teacher.
PSP NEWS
Help Wanted: Would you like to offer your talents to show appreciation for our CTE staff? We are in need of a volunteer or volunteers to organize Teacher Appreciation Week and other Teacher Appreciation Gifts throughout the school year. If this is a task that would suit you please send us an e-mail.
FAMILY CODING NIGHT 2018 - ANNA HYLTON
The eight schools of our Chaparral feeder are hosting a Family Coding Night on Thursday, Dec. 6th from 6:00-7:30pm at Sierra Middle School. Please join us for this hands-on event to expand your family's knowledge and passion about computer programming.
What is coding anyway?
Why is it important?
Is it for your child?
Do you want to know more?
Come explore a variety of robots, computer websites, and even non-electronic stations to see the variety of tools available in our schools.
Computational thinking and reasoning skills are valuable in every subject - come experience the possibilities of computer science!
ALL families in the Chaparral feeder area are welcome: girls, boys, moms, dad, siblings.
Click HERE for more information on the event, and if you are planning to attend please register HERE.
If you have questions, feel free to email ANNA HYLTON. Come join the fun!
President Obama on computer science
STUDENT COUNCIL PRESENTS: PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
Cherokee Trail is hosting a Parent's Night Out (flyer)! Enjoy a night to do whatever you would like to do, all while your children are playing games and eating pizza at school! Parent's Night out will be December 14th, 4:30-7:00pm. Please use this link to RSVP. One child is $20 and each additional child will be $10 (K-6th grade only). Cash or checks made out to CTE are due no later than December 11th. All proceeds will go towards Make A Wish 2019!
We hope you can enjoy your evening on us!
FROM MUSIC - BOBBY ANDERSON
Come see and hear your CTE Concert Choir perform two Holiday Concerts!
Thursday December 13th 630pm - CTE Gym
Monday December 17th 630pm - O'Brien Park Gazebo
DECEMBER: COUNSELOR'S CORNER - JANE STEINER
Looking to build your child’s character this holiday season? Instead of buying gifts, encourage your child to make “tickets”. They can be good for things such as playing games with a sibling or helping a parent with housework. He or she can draw the tickets on paper and decorate them with markers. Another idea is to have your child create artwork to give as presents. As people show their appreciation for their gift, your child will feel valued and a sense of mastery.
Happy Holidays!
FROM THE AP - ROBIN HUNT
Safety First!
We’ve had a lot of safety concerns related to our crosswalk and carpool line. Please keep the following in mind when traveling by our school. Thanks for your attention to the safety of our community.
* Please stay off cell phones while in carpool and crosswalk
* When in the carpool line, please pull all the way forward to allow as many cars as possible to pick up students
* If you are getting out of your car to help with your child, please park in the parking lot
* For your child's safety, there is only one carpool lane, please do not create a double lane to pick up your child
* Please remind your child to come straight out to carpool after school so cars aren't waiting and we don’t have a long wait
* Please drive the speed limit, or slower
* Please be considerate of crossing guards and do not drive through the crosswalk when a crossing guard or any person is in the crosswalk
StuCo Parents Night Out
Student Council is having a Parents Night Out to raise funds for Wish Week. Please consider enjoying some time getting ready for the holidays or just chillin’. Use this link to RSVP.
What's Happening at CTE (calendar)
| 6-Dec |
6 - 7:30pm |
Feeder Family Coding Night Sierra Middle School |
| 7-Dec |
8:45 - 9:30am |
3rd Grade STEAM Day |
| 8-Dec |
2 - 3pm |
Orchestra Concert at Tagawa |
| 12-Dec |
7:45 - 8:30am |
Student Council |
| 12-Dec |
3:30 - 4:30pm |
Battle of the Books |
| 12-Dec |
6:30 - 7:30pm |
Winter Band Concert at Prairie Crossing |
| 13-Dec |
3:30 - 4:15pm |
Film Club - Library |
| 13-Dec |
6:30 - 7:30pm |
Choir Concert - Gym |
| 14-Dec |
11 - 11:30am |
Hegre STEAM Day |
| 14-Dec |
2:50 - 3:20pm |
Jones STEAM Day |
| 14-Dec |
4:30 - 7pm |
STUCO Parents Night Out |
| 17-Dec |
6:30 - 7:30pm |
6th Grade Band Concert at Chap. |
| 17-Dec |
6:30 - 7:30pm |
Choir Concert - Downtown Parker |
| 18-Dec |
2:45 - 3:15pm |
EPIC Assembly |
| 19-Dec |
2 - 3pm |
2nd Steam Day |
| 19-Dec |
2:30 - 3:15pm |
5th Grade STEAM Day |
| 19-Dec |
3:30 - 4:30pm |
Battle of the Books |
| 19-Dec |
5:30 - 7:30pm |
Orchestra Concert in the Gym |
| 20-Dec |
9 - 10am |
1st Grade STEAM Day |
| 20-Dec |
10 - 11am |
6th Grade STEAM Day |
| 20-Dec |
2:45 - 3:15pm |
Holiday Sing A Long - Gym |
| 20-Dec |
3:30 - 4:15pm |
Film Club - Library |
| 21-Dec-4-Jan |
|
NO SCHOOL - Winter Break |
FROM THE PRINCIPAL - JOSH MILLER
The Principal Chronicles continue ... As I write this I am sitting on the top floor of the Douglas County Library in a strange blue semi-circle cubicle waiting for my daughter to get done with her confirmation class. If it seems like an odd place to sit and write the Chronicles, it is, but such is the life of a parent with busy kids. I am sure many of my loyal readers can attest to this.
Things at school are humming along, we are in the midst of our winter diagnostic, and we are anxiously awaiting to see how our students have improved since the beginning of the year. Early indications are really good so we are certainly excited.
On the home front, I am about to take a short trip to Philadelphia. My significant other works from home with a company out of Philadelphia, and once a month she flies out to spend a few days in the office (which is usually a big change considering her home office looks a lot like our living room). This weekend is also her company's office party (which is why I get to go). So we will be flying out and attending her Christmas party this weekend. It should be pretty fun. Allegedly the party is at the house of the owner of the company, which I am guessing isn't too shabby. I'm sure I'll have quite a few stories to share.
So until next time, when I actually have something funny to share, stay tuned fellow-friends and see you next time when the Principal Chronicles continue ...
NEW FLYERS (ALL)
- Allergy Open House - Parker - flyer
- Chaparral Wrestling Club - flyer
- Drawing Classes from Young Rembrandts - new session! flyer
- after school Spanish at CTE
- Strategic Kids Chess at CTE
- Strategic Kids LEGO at CTE