Cherokee Elementary

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

Help us out! Ms. Moore & Ms. West have 20 cute kindergarten students that want to receive Valentine cards from ALL 50 states and different countries! Can you help? Let us know if you can help or ask someone to help by sending a Valentine card from one of the states. Email: brittany.moore@polk.k12.ga.us Mail: CES. - Ms. Brittany Moore 191 Evergreen Lane Cedartown, GA. 30125

Mark your calendar! CES will be having a BOOK PARADE this year! Friday, April 4th Look for more information soon from your grade level teacher!

Join Us for Math and Science Night Thursday, February 6th 5:00-6:00pm CES Gym

Check out these basketball stars!!!! 💫 They made 22 Free-throws in 5 minutes!! Yes - 22 free throws in 5 minutes!!! Way to go!!! 🏀

🌨❄️ WEATHER UPDATE 🌨❄️ Polk School District will open with a delayed start on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The additional time will ensure our buses and facilities are fully operational and warm. This means all bus routes, school openings, and start times will be shifted forward two hours from the regularly scheduled times. For example, a 7:00 AM bus pickup will now be a 9:00 AM pickup, etc. There will be no change in dismissal procedures. We encourage all students to dress warmly for tomorrow's frigid temperatures. Wear layers, hats, gloves, and scarves. Additionally, we urge all of our bus riders to utilize our Here Comes the Bus app to minimize time outside waiting for the bus to arrive. We appreciate your continued understanding and partnership as we take these precautions to ensure the safety of our students and staff during these extreme winter conditions.

🌨❄️ WEATHER UPDATE 🌨❄️ Due to the State of Emergency now in effect and the uncertainty surrounding the possibility for winter weather conditions to develop during the school day, Polk School District will be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025, as part of our commitment to ensuring the safety of our students and staff. We appreciate your understanding and partnership. Stay safe and warm.

A special thank you to the Cedartown Kiwanis Club for their continuous support and generous donation to our Cherokee Renaissance Program. The Renaissance program rewards students on all levels for academics and character. Your generosity to our school is greatly appreciated! #CESisthebest

This is your LAST CHANCE to purchase a 5th grade ad. All ADS due by thisThursday, January 30th!!!

Happy Snow Day! We hope you enjoy today! We would love to see your snow pictures for the long weekend. Be sure to share student snow pictures in the comments or email to sbentley@polk.k12.ga.us. Stay safe and make snow memories.

**New Date** Saturday, January 25th 10:00am-1:00pm All Polk Co families invited!

🛎🌨❄️IMPORTANT - WINTER WEATHER SCHOOL CLOSURE❄️🌨🛎 Based on conversations with state and local emergency management agencies regarding the incoming winter storm, all Polk School District campuses will transition to a Learn-from-Home day for Friday, January 10, 2025. Please refer to communication channels from your student’s respective school/teacher for guidance and expectations regarding assignments. All extracurricular activities/sporting events for Friday and Saturday are cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience, but will always make decisions in the best interest of our students and staff, keeping safety our first priority. Thank you for your continued support. Stay safe and warm!

🌨❄️ WEATHER UPDATE 🌨❄️ As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff, we are continually monitoring updates from state and local emergency management agencies on the forecasted winter weather that has the potential to affect our area in the coming days. In an effort to help you best plan and prepare, we will provide an update regarding any potential delays or cancellations after 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 8th. We appreciate your understanding and continued partnership. PLEASE NOTE: Our THRIVE in 2025 event originally planned for this Saturday has been rescheduled for January 25, 2025, at Polk County College and Career Academy-Cedartown High School campus from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

January Parent Newsletter for Elementary Students

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Be sure to check out our cups of Kindness Board in our front lobby! ☕️

*** Updated*** Please Join Us For CES Renaissance Awards When: Thursday, January 9th Where: Cherokee Gym Grade Level Times: 8:35: 2nd Grade 9:25: 1st Grade 11:55: 3rd Grade 12:45: 4th Grade 1:35: 5th Grade (Kindergarten will have their awards at the end of the year.)

RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 25TH! 🎉📆SAVE THE DATE!📆🎉 We have been planning something EXTRA special to WELCOME our students back in 2025!!! DO NOT MISS out on our THRIVE IN 2025 back-to-school event on Saturday, January 25th! FREE haircuts, FREE school supplies, games, and prizes for the whole family! Everyone is welcome! Come stock up on supplies for the rest of the school year for FREE! 📗✂️🖍📓✏️ #PSDProud #psdtheplacetobe #FamilyEngagement