TOMORROW, we are celebrating 100 DAYS in School!!!
Come dressed as a 100 year old!!!
Cherokee Elementary celebrates Resource Officer Appreciation Day. A big shout out to our SRO, Officer Eric Faulkinberry and to all our PSD Officers. You are more than just protectors, you are mentors, trusted allies, and a vital part of our school community. Thank you for keeping our students and staff safe every day!!!
Feel the LOVE! 💕
Ms. Moore's and Ms. Victoria’s Kindergarten class is feeling the LOVE! They have received so many cards and opening every one has been special. Thank you for all the support.
They have cards from:
Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Quarter 3 - Progress Reports will be sent home tomorrow, February 12th.
Reminder!
Help us celebrate these 5th graders! They have shown outstanding growth and achievement on their MAP testing!!! We are so proud of you!!!
Congratulations to our FEBRUARY Students of the Month! These students have gone above and beyond in excelling and character.
5th Grade: Brinley Smith
4th Grade: Carson Ballew
3rd Grade: Layden Young
2nd Grade: Juliet Soto
1st Grade: Dawson Shaw
Kindergarten: Ostyn Juarez Sandoval
Pre-K: Kaylee Ferguson
We are so proud of you! Keep Shining Bright!!!
📚 Free Online Tutoring for Students! 📚
Polk School District is excited to share that Varsity Tutors, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education, is offering free online tutoring sessions to help students prepare for the upcoming Georgia Milestones or receive additional academic support.
🔹 Get ready for Georgia Milestones testing
🔹 Strengthen skills in challenging subjects
🔹 Access free, high-quality tutoring
💡 Upcoming Sessions:
📝 Habits of Successful Test Takers – Register Here
https://info.varsitytutors.com/habits-of-successful-test-takers
📖 Efficient, Effective Reading Strategies – Register Here
https://info.varsitytutors.com/efficient-effective-reading-strategies
📌 Additional Resources:
📖 GA Milestones Parent Resources:
https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/65da261d-7393-457b-bd7e-b7721b2f15cf/1/GM_Parent_Resources.pdf
📝 GA Milestones Test Practice & Online Guides: Click Here
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/GA/portals/ga
Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to support student success! 🎯 #PSDProud #MilestonesReady #StudentSuccess
It's National School Counselors Week, and we want to celebrate Mrs. Michele Mobley! We are grateful for all you do each and every day! ❤️🖤
Thanks to the generosity of Kiwanis, today was a special treat for our hardworking teachers and staff! Club sponsor Mr. Dover and the K-Kids made their way through the halls this afternoon, delivering a rolling cart full of snacks. Each teacher and staff member got to pick a treat of their choice, spreading joy throughout the school. A big thank you to Kiwanis and K-Kids for this thoughtful gesture!
📣📣MARK YOUR CALENDARS!📣📣
Polk School District is excited to announce our Pre-K/Kindergarten registration dates for the 2025-2026 school year! Please be sure to carefully review document requirements listed on the attached flyer.
*Students will not be able to register without a legal parent/guardian present*
**Legal parent/guardian MUST have a valid photo ID**
***Students MUST register at their zoned elementary school***
Please contact the school for which you are zoned if you have any questions.
📢 Polk School District will Resume Classes on Tuesday, February 4th 📢
Polk School District will resume classes as scheduled on Tuesday, February 4th. All schools and campus locations have been thoroughly sanitized to ensure a clean and safe learning environment for our students and staff.
This brief pause has allowed time for students and employees to recover and return, and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation in prioritizing health and wellness.
A huge THANK YOU to our phenomenal custodial team for their tireless efforts in preparing our facilities for students to return. Their dedication and hard work help keep our schools safe and ready for learning every day! 🏫
Please see the attached document for wellness guidance to help keep our schools healthy. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow! ❤️🖤💛
February Parent Literacy Newsletter
FEBRUARY, we are so glad you're here! 💞
Be sure to mark your calendars!
Congratulations to our GA Young Author Grade Level Winners!
Our CES Top Finalist is Priyangi Patel!!! We are so proud of all our participants.
Keep Writing and Keep Shining!!!
Congratulations to our January GRIND Recipients!!!
Michele Mobley and Rindi Dowe represent Cherokee well!!
Thank you for all you do each and every day!!
Read across America Shirts and Sweatshirts are on sale!!!
They are super cute! Forms are being sent home. Please submit orders to the office or order online.
***Click the link to order online: ***
https://polkcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/ces_main/library-fees.html
Go to Online Store > CES Main Store >then click Media Center to order...
It was a great day for "Lunch With Loved Ones" for our first graders! Thank you to all who attended. ❤️🖤
📢 Important Announcement: School Closure for Deep Cleaning & Illness Prevention
Due to the widespread impact of flu and norovirus across our schools resulting in excessive student and staff absences, Polk School District will be closing all schools and facilities and transitioning to a Learn-From-Home day on Friday, January 31, 2025, to allow for deep cleaning of our buildings and additional recovery time for those affected. We currently have 761 students and 63 school-level staff members with illnesses reported which amounts to 10% or more of our student population at each school and a shortage of necessary staff to operate effectively.
This decision is not made lightly and as always we will continue to prioritize the health and safety of our students, staff, and community. Extra-curricular activities and after-school events will not be affected.
All of our facilities will undergo a comprehensive deep cleaning to help reduce the spread of illness and ensure a sanitized environment for everyone upon reopening.
We encourage families to take necessary precautions, including:
✅ Monitoring for symptoms of illness
✅ Practicing good hand hygiene
✅ Keeping sick students at home until they are symptom/fever-free
We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we work to maintain a healthy learning environment.
Congratulations to all our Young Georgia Author participants!!! We are proud to announce that Miss Priyangi Patel is our CES Young Georgia Author Winner. Our top finalist includes; Emma NeSmith, Cooper Johnson, and Peyton Watson. We are so proud of you all. Keep Shining and Keep Writing!!!!
#CESisthebest
