The CPES BobChat

Last weekend marked the end of the NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament. It has been exciting watching the ups and downs of the teams. So many people contribute to the success of the players. Today, we will consider how trainers and cheerleaders might be like the roles we play as teachers and parents in the lives of our children. 1. Great trainers help players stay healthy. They encourage athletes to hydrate and eat well. They assist in preventing and rehabilitating injuries. They remind players to stretch, warm up and cool down. They "train" young men and women to care for their bodies. Little ones struggle with this. Inherently, they don't know how much they need to sleep or what food to eat. They are not always mindful of what they need to do to keep themselves (and others) safe. They need our guidance to help them make healthy choices so they can care of their bodies for a lifetime. Self-care habits (both good and bad) begin early in life and have major repercussions as we grow older. In addition, good physical health has a huge positive impact on students' learning and mental health. 2. Great cheerleaders encourage players whether they are winning or losing. You can always hear and see them during games. They yell constantly and clearly. Because they coordinate communicating a common message, they are heard above all the other noise. They cheer when no one else is cheering. Our children need this kind of encouragement as well. We want them to know we are for them even when their performance isn't good. Kids need to hear supportive, clear and consistent messages so that when they "play away" from us, they can recall and apply our advice to make good decisions. We want to always be there on the sidelines or in the stands cheering them on. Hopefully, they will hear our voice above all others. Trainers and cheerleaders definitely help players succeed on the court. They are unsung heroes who seldom hold the trophy or cut down the nets. Let's pause to evaluate our actions as parents and teachers in these two areas and help keep our children safe and encouraged. Those efforts will make a lifelong difference in our kids.

Strength and Blessings to You,

Mr. Maness

Spring Picture Day--Is Friday, April 14th Since all students were photographed in the fall for the yearbook, spring photos will only be taken of the students that prepay for pictures. A flyer was sent home this week for you to review and order, or can order online at carolinaphoto.net and enter the Job Key GX6DZLEK. Online orders are cut off 24 hours prior to picture day, so we have a list of students that need their pictures taken. If you wish to order online, you must order by Midnight Wednesday April 12th. Otherwise, you can pay with cash, check, or card using the flyer that was sent home. Extra flyers are available in the front office if needed.

Change in PTO Meeting Date--The PTO meeting has been rescheduled and will now be held on Monday, April 17 at 6:30pm in the Media Center.

Voting will be held for the 2023-2024 PTO Board at this meeting. We encourage all parents to attend.

All nominations are due by Monday, April 10 and should be emailed to cherryparkelementarypto@gmail.com.

Please see the attachment below for duties and responsibilities for each PTO board position.

Climate Survey Parent Portal--The Parent Climate Survey is in Parent Portal under the forms tab. Please be prompt in completing your Parent Portal account set up! You have received an email from the District with directions and your username and password connected to your student/s. This is important for you to complete as more items/information will be provided to you, as a parent, through your Parent Portal Access. For example, attendance, grades, teacher assignments, and other forms will be sent through this. If you have questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Hunsucker in our main office.

Come See Me Festival--Begins Thursday, April 13 and ends Saturday, April 22. For more information, click here: https://www.comeseeme.org/ We hope you and your family will take advantage of the community activities that will take place.

Dates for Fifth Graders--Fifth graders will have their Wax Museum on April 27 at 8:15. They will assume the role of historical figures and do short oral presentations like what you might see in a wax museum. Fifth Grade graduation will be May 19 at 9:00 in the Sullivan Auditorium.

Secrets of Social Media--Rock Hill Schools Safety & Security Department in collaboration with Student Services Department is partnering with the York County All on Board Coalition, to bring this important RAPS Session to Rock Hill Schools. The District will be hosting “Secrets of Social Media” on April 26 at 6 p.m. at Rawlinson Road Middle School. This is a parent only event. We have seen an increase of incidents concerning this topic and encourage all parents to attend. See flyer below.

Save the Date for the CPES Visual Art Show April 17-May 1--Support CPES and our art program by participating in the virtual art show. Every frame purchased contributes funds to your child's art education program. If frames are not purchased, artwork will come home with student by the end of the year. Every student Kindergarten through 5th grade will have their own masterpiece framed and displayed on the gallery virtual website. Frames will be $28. Websites and more information will be shared soon.

Summer Challenger--Registration is now open for Summer Challenger for current Kindergarten through Fourth Grade students. (Rising Kindergarten students can attend, too.) You can go to this website for more information and to register: https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/Page/8320

April 10--Last Day to Complete Parent Survey; 5:30 School Improvement Council

April 12-- Last Day to Order Spring Pictures Online

April 14--Spring Picture Day

April 17--6:30 PTO Meeting

April 18-19--Spring Measure of Academic Progress Testing (Reading and Math)

April 26--6:30 Music Concert for 3rd Grade Homerooms (Missaggia, Parrish, A. Garcia) and 4th Grade Homerooms (Goodner and E. Leon)

April 27--8:15 Fifth Grade Wax Museum

April 28--6:30 Music Concert for 3rd Grade Homerooms (Wright, A. Leon, Broughton) and 4th Grade Homerooms (Riley, Tull and Preston)

May 4--SC READY English Language Arts Testing Writing (Grades 3-5)

May 9--SC READY English Language Arts Testing Reading (Grades 3-5)

May 11--MAP Reading Testing for 3rd Grade; SC PASS Science Testing for 4th Grade

May 14--Mother's Day

May 15--Kindergarten Programs (8:00 Pope/Lopes; 9:00 Doyle/Kiker; 10:00 Smith/Notaro)

May 16--SC READY Math Testing (Grades 3-5)

May 19--9:00 Fifth Grade Graduation (Sullivan Middle Auditorium)

May 25--Last Day of School (Dismissal is at 11:00)

School Improvement Council--This group seeks to determine how Cherry Park Elementary can be the best school it can be. It is a sounding board and feedback group for the school and district. Members are elected for two year terms. Members of this year's Council include Anitra Meeks, Paloma Fernandez Sanchez, Brittany Jensen, Celia Kerr, Ashley Petit, Latisha Givens, and Scott Kennedy. Ex-Officio Members are Mr. Maness (Principal) and Mrs. Futrelle (Assistant Principal). Meetings are held at Cherry Park on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 PM. All parents are invited to attend.

Parent Teacher Organization--This group has three main goals: Raising funds for the school, appreciating the staff and securing volunteers as needed. The Cherry Park PTO is a 501c3 tax deductible organization. Officers for 22-23 are Stephanie Greer (President), Amanda Winters (Vice-President), Liz Lowery (Secretary), and Erica Smith (Treasurer). Meetings are held at Cherry Park on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM (right after the SIC meetings.) All parents are invited to attend. All financial records are distributed and updated at each month's meeting.

"What Do Great Referees Do?" March 26, 2023 https://www.smore.com/ps3q6

"What Do Great Coaches Do?" March 19, 2023 https://www.smore.com/pgbu8v

"What Role Do We Play in Our Children's Lives?" March 12, 2023 https://www.smore.com/4f1dp

"How Can We Help Our Children 'See' the World?" March 5, 2023 https://www.smore.com/ba6u18

"How Can You Share the Love of Reading with Your Child?" February 26, 2023 https://www.smore.com/8b6pm

"How Can We Share the Love...with our Children?" February 19, 2023 https://www.smore.com/3se17

"How Can We Share the Love...with People Different From Us?" February 12, 2023 https://www.smore.com/ck5xp

"How Can We Share the Love...about Cherry Park?" February 5, 2023 https://www.smore.com/mfjbh

"Can We Lose a Bad Health Habit?" January 29, 2023 https://www.smore.com/7e10cf

"Can We Lose Some of Our Stuff?" January 22, 2023 https://www.smore.com/vqz19

"Can We Lose a Little of Ourselves?" January 15, 2023 https://www.smore.com/kydtr

"What Can We Lose?" January 8, 2023 https://www.smore.com/j3spt

"What's Happening in the New Year?" January 1, 2023 https://www.smore.com/zcthu

"What 'R' You Going to Do during the Holidays?" December 18, 2022 https://www.smore.com/8c6u49

"How Can We Reduce Holiday Stress?" December 11, 2022 https://www.smore.com/vmx8s

"Why Do We Clap and Cheer for Our Children?" December 4, 2022 https://www.smore.com/jegnm

"When Is the Best Time to Express Gratitude?" November 20, 2022 https://www.smore.com/b2xmt

"What Do You Need to Know about the World Cup 2022?) November 13, 2022 https://www.smore.com/d8c4x

"What's Happening in November at CPES?" November 6, 2022 https://www.smore.com/zyuje

"Who Showed Up for the Bobcat Dash?" October 30, 2022 https://www.smore.com/gjsm8

"How Do We Make Time Slow Down?" October 23, 2022 https://www.smore.com/c19u8

"Could PLCs Work for All of Us?" October 16, 2022 https://www.smore.com/6edtw

"What Is the Latest on the Bobcat Dash and Does It Make a Difference?" October 9, 2022 https://www.smore.com/2bf4k

"What is 'Nattering' and Is It Effective?" October 2, 2022 https://www.smore.com/gmrac

"What Do Parents Need to Know about Student Attendance?" September 25, 2022 https://www.smore.com/7rnbq

"What Do We Control?" September 18, 2022 https://www.smore.com/qv3hb

"What's the Goal for Our Children?" September 11, 2022 https://www.smore.com/q8k0b

"What Do You Do If You Want to Visit for Lunch?" September 4, 2022 https://www.smore.com/2ha8b

"How Was the First Week?" August 21, 2022 https://www.smore.com/t65yv

"What Do We Need to Remember as We Start Back?" August 14, 2022 https://www.smore.com/qjucf

"Open House Reminders" August 11, 2022 https://www.smore.com/35c6a

"Remind Me, Who's New at Cherry Park?" August 7, 2022 https://www.smore.com/b71ef

"Where Are the Pinch Points?" July 31, 2022 https://www.smore.com/csh32

"How Can You Help Us Keep Our Children Safe and Secure?" July 24, 2022 https://www.smore.com/6bweq

"How Can We Get Ready for the Fall?" July 17, 2022 https://www.smore.com/hcp2q

"What Do We Need to Know" July 10, 2022 https://www.smore.com/y35p6