IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER:
* PSP NEWS
* FROM THE OFFICE
* MINI HORSE LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
* BE EPICER
* FROM THE LMC
* COUNSELOR'S CORNER
* CALENDAR
* FROM THE PRINCIPAL
* NEW FLYERS
PSP NEWS
Thank you CTE families for your help this year volunteering and fundraising. With your help we were able to host many fun events: The School Dance, Game Night, Donuts with Dudes, Morning with Moms, Trunk-or-Treat, and more! We were also able to supply our school with items that wouldn't otherwise be in the budget: new music instruments, K-6 intervention decodable books, 1st & 2nd grade book club books, new student welcome bags, weighted stuffed animals for SSN dept, affective resources for GT education, popsicles for field day, the book vending machine, plus so much more in addition to providing some goodies for our staff during teacher appreciation week, the staff holiday party, and during long conference weeks! We hope you have a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you at the 2023-2024 back-to-school night for ice cream!
SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS
Would you rather spend a summer day driving from store to store to purchase school supplies, or get everything you need in one easy box?! Order your school supply kit for the 2023-2024 school year NOW! Supply orders include the exact colors, quantities, and brands your teachers have approved for class. Your supplies will be delivered right to your home by July 29th!
Simply place your order by May 26th.
Order online at www.shopttkits.com.
Enter our school’s account number 83115.
Questions? Contact Lacey at [email protected]
FROM THE OFFICE
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Wednesdays / Thursdays 8a-12p.
ELECTRONIC PROGRESS REPORTS
EPRs will be available to view starting Saturday, 27may23 via EngagEd using your Parent Portal credentials. See instructions here.
2023-24 SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
LINK
MINI HORSE LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
We have several spots open in our Mini Horse Leadership School for both summer sessions in Castle Rock. We are looking for youth 9-13 years old, particularly those who are falling through the cracks with social and emotional struggles. We are asking parents for a $50 donation, but will not turn anyone away if they can’t afford it. Here is the link for parents to sign up.
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Thank you!
Jerry Van Leuven
Founder & Exec Director 720-500-4308
BE EPICER @ CTE
At Cherokee Trail we focus on six traits, teaching and fostering them in our classrooms and school-wide in order to create learners who are strong academically and socially. They are:
ENTHUSIASM * PERSEVERANCE * INTEGRITY * COURAGE * EMPATHY * RESPECT
Read more on the EPICER page!
CONGRATULATIONS to the 4th quarter EPICER award winners who were celebrated at our school-wide assembly on Monday, 22may23.
FROM THE LMC - KAREN NOTTINGHAM
SUMMER READING
Pre-register now for "Dog Days of Summer 2023" - Summer Reading Fun for all ages
Fetch some fun during your summer of reading with exciting activities, prizes, and giveaways. We encourage you and your students to sign up now during pre-registration. Indicate CTE as your home school to win funds for our library! Everyone who registers will get a free prize that they can pick up from their local DCL branch once we officially start on Saturday, June 3rd. (link)
COUNSELOR'S CORNER - JANE STEINER
The end has come to another wonderful school year! Please take a look at the Spring Highlights of our CTE Counseling program. Cherokee Trail is excited to welcome a 2nd school counselor to Cherokee Trail. Ms. Heather Naumovitz will be working with students in K-2. I will continue to work with students in 3-6. Wishing all families a summer that offers connection and rest.
Summer Safety Tips
CLASSROOM LESSONS
Second and third grade classes were engaged with a 2 part lesson series that taught the students about different parts of their brain’s limbic system and how it works with their emotions and regulation.
FAMILY RESOURCES
DCSD Free Summer Lunch Program: Free lunch for students under 18 years old at various locations! (flyer)
SCHOOL SUPPLY ASSISTANCE
Lend a Hand School Supply Drive 2023
REQUEST an age appropriate backpack full of school supplies for your child by simply clicking on the green REQUEST icon above! All requests for student backpacks with supplies must be made online by July 26, 2023.
Douglas County Libraries SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Maintain your child’s reading growth this summer with the help of this reading program! (flyer)
SAFE 2 TELL COLORADO
Do you know how to report a concern that threatens you, your friends, your family or your community? Safe 2 Tell Colorado is an anonymous reporting tool for parents and students. There are 3 ways to make an anonymous report – via website, app, or phone call.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
*Do you know someone who is dealing with a serious mental health crisis? Are you concerned about their immediate safety and well-being? Colorado Crisis Service is a free service that offers immediate assistance in 3 formats. You can call for expert help 24/7, visit one of the various walk-in locations, or chat with them online.
*Denver Behavior Consultants – Social Skills groups now forming in Parker
* I Matter – Parents and youth (ages 12 and older) can take a brief mental health screening and schedule 3 free counseling appointments.
PARENT INFORMATION
The Effects of Social Media on Teenagers
How to Cultivate a Positive Teen Body Image
Why are American Teens So Sad?
What to Do When Kids Won’t Listen: 7 Tips for Parents
UPCOMING CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
FROM THE PRINCIPAL - JOSH MILLER
The Principal Chronicles continue ... (End of Year Edition)
As I write this, we just finished Kindergarten graduation, 5th grade is on a field trip, 4th grade has their egg drop, 1st grade has Market Day, 6th grade has a huge party, and our staff is just trying to make it through these last few days.
As we wrap up the school year, I wanted to say thank you to all of my loyal readers. Thank you for reading this mess of a blog each and every week. I am so thankful to be a part of this school. I truly love this place and am proud of our staff for completing another year.
This year our students grew academically more than in any of my previous nine years. We trained our staff to be better prepared to support students emotionally after a pandemic, and we had so many more moments that we are proud of that I can't name them all here.
To each and every one of you who reads this, thank you for supporting our school, and from the bottom of my heart, have a great summer and we will see you in the fall. Be safe and we will see you next year when the Principal Chronicles continue ...
NEW FLYERS
ARCHIVED FLYERS (ALL)
* Summer GOLF (flyer) & TENNIS (flyer)
* Parker Science Day 2023 (flyer)* STEM summer camp (flyer)
* Co-Ed Summer Volleyball Camps (flyer)
* Douglas County Cotillion 2023 (flyer1 | flyer2)
* DCSD Community Events (flyer)
* Lego Masterbuilders club (flyer) *corrected dates*
* Robotics & Coding club (flyer)
* Chap Youth Wrestling Club (flyer)
* LEGO Storytelling: Marvel vs. DC (flyer)
* Science Matters - before/after school STEM Clubs (flyer)
* Chap Dance Team - The Mini-Wolverines (flyer)
* Robotics & Coding Club (flyer)
* CTE STEM CLUBS from Science Matters (link)
* Cub Scout Pack (flyer)
NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE: The Douglas County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, genetic information, or physical characteristics, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment of, or employment in educational programs or activities. The School District’s Compliance Officer is Ted Knight, Assistant Superintendent, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, [email protected], 303-387-0067. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.