Cherokee Trail Elementary School

🌸☀️ Warm Weather Dress Code Reminder ☀️🌸 As the end of the school year approaches and we head into warmer weather, we’re excited to welcome the sunshine—but we also want to keep our school environment comfortable, respectful, and focused on learning! Here are a few friendly reminders for students: 👕 Tops should provide full coverage No visible midriffs, crop tops, muscle shirts, spaghetti straps, etc. 🩳 Shorts & skirts length matters Shorts, skirts, and dresses should be no more than 3 inches above the knee. 👟 Footwear is required Safe, secure shoes are important for busy school days—no slippers or unsafe styles. 🧢 Hats & accessories Follow school guidelines for when and where hats/hoods can be worn. 🚫 No inappropriate language or images Clothing should be free of anything offensive, suggestive, or disruptive. Let’s finish the year strong, stylish, and respectful! 💙📚 Thank you for helping us keep a positive school environment for everyone!

We are looking forward to celebrating our Terrific Kids for the months of February and March! Families are invited to attend the program at 8:30 on March 26th!

The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and prepared school environment and in accordance with state law, Cherokee Trail Elementary will be conducting an intruder (lockdown) drill in the coming days.

Teachers will take time to explain the process to students in a way that is calm and reassuring. Please know that this is only a practice drill, and there is no cause for concern. Our goal is to ensure that everyone in our building knows how to respond safely and appropriately should a real situation ever occur.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the school.

Tomorrow is a professional development day for teachers. There will be NO school for students!

Please log in to Parent Portal to view your child’s report card. If you would like a printed copy, just reach out to your child’s teacher, and we’ll be happy to send one home.

Join us for STEAM Night on Tuesday, March 31st!

Mark Your Calendars for our Spring MAP Testing Dates!

Attention CTE Parents/Guardians: Student Treasures orders are due Thursday, March 19th!

Our Books Are Fun Book Blast was a huge success thanks to our amazing parents and donors! 📚

EVERY STUDENT at CTE received a book to take home and keep, and they loved opening their individually wrapped packages. Thank you for supporting our readers! 🎉

To begin our celebration of Read Across America Week, we welcomed some of our cherished retirees back to CTE! They visited classrooms throughout the building to read to our students. It was a wonderful morning filled with stories, smiles, and memories. We’re not sure who enjoyed it more—the students or our guest readers!

Parents/Guardians,

As we prepare for upcoming testing, student Chromebooks will no longer be sent home daily. This will help ensure we have enough working devices available for MAP and SC READY testing. Any damaged devices will need to be repaired promptly so they are ready for student use.

If a situation arises where devices are needed at home—such as inclement weather or additional academic support—we will have a plan in place for distribution.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

STEAM Night Donations Needed!

Mid-winter break will be Monday (Feb. 23) to Friday (Feb. 27). Students will return to school on Monday (March 2).

CTE will celebrate Read Across America Week, March 2nd-6th!

A big Thank You to our SRO, Officer Ashley!

4K packets for 2026-2027 are now available in the front office.

Students have 5 days from their return to school to complete their e-Learning work in order to receive a grade and be counted as present for the day. The due date for the Feb. 2 e-learning day will be Feb. 9. Please make sure all work is completed and turned in. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.

Please log in to Parent Portal to view your child’s progress report. If you would like a printed copy, just reach out to your child’s teacher, and we’ll be happy to send one home.

It’s not too late to complete your Treasure Map, earn your prizes, and help your child’s teacher earn a shopping spree to purchase books and supplies for the classroom! When 60% of the classroom students register and invite 10+ friends and family members, that teacher will earn a $100 shopping spree. If 90% of the classroom invites 10+ friends and family members, the teacher will earn a $200 shopping spree. Visit https://app.booksarefun.com/CherokeeTrailES29638 to participate!

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