Important School Happenings

 

Meet and Greet

Before school begins, class lists are posted online. The day before school begins, you will have the opportunity for your child to visit his/her classroom and meet the teacher. During this time, you and your child will meet your teacher in the classroom. You will also have an opportunity to learn more about different after school programs and fundraisers in the Auditorium.More information regarding times will be sent via eNews.

 

Back to School Night/Parent Orientation

This is held in the evening a few days after the 1st day of school. Make sure at least one parent attends since this is when teachers will be talking to parents about the school year, expectations, procedures, etc. There will be a lot of information covered, and you do not want to miss this! Bring your calendar and come ready to sign up for volunteer opportunities such as working in the classroom and attending field trips.

 

Fall Conferences

An opportunity to meet one-on-one with your child's teacher to discuss your

child's progress. School will dismiss early at 11:50 a.m. on conference days so that parents and teachers can meet during school hours.

 

E-Day

There will be two E-Days each year, one in the fall and one in the spring. E-Day is a day in which students receive their classroom instruction electronically. This day will require your child to work from home digitally without physical attendance in the school building. E-Day instruction is linked to grade level standards, is real-time learning and connected to in-class learning. It should reflect a normal school day and is a valuable day of instruction. Teachers across the district use this time for professional learning.

 

Red and Yellow Run

This annual 1 mile fun run is a great community building run where students(and parents) have the chance to run the streets behind Cherokee Bend, get splattered with colored chalk, and cool off afterward in the spray of a fire hose! Bring towels; we get messy! We’ll have food trucks for after the race so we can all celebrate the new school year as a Cherokee Bend Family!

 

General PTO Meetings

About four times per year, Our PTO holds General PTO meetings in the auditorium on a variety of topics pertinent to your child’s education. Please plan to join us for

these meetings which last no longer than one hour. Topics discussed include curriculum, technology, etc.

 

Scholastic Book Fair

This fun book sale is a week-long event held in the library. Each class will have the opportunity to shop during the sale, so please remember to send money with your child on the day he or she is attending the Book Fair. Parents and grandparents are also encouraged to attend the sale with their child's class on their scheduled day. Parents who are unable to attend have the option to purchase books from their child's wish list at any time during the Book Fair. There will be great books for children of all ages, and this is a great opportunity to buy for birthdays and holidays! The proceeds from the book fair benefit the CBE library.

 

Expressions Art Contest

This district event kicks off school wide before Winter Break and is open to all students. Every year has a new theme. The entry categories are photography, literature, visual art, music composition, video & film. School winners will move on to compete at the Mountain Brook district level. The contest extends over Winter break, so there will be ample time for your child to create a masterpiece. This is a great way for your child to showcase his or her many talents! Volunteers are needed to help collect and sort entries for judging.

 

Benefit for the Bend

Our chance as parents to let loose and come together socially in support of CBS. We have a silent and live auction with hundreds of exciting items to bid on.

 

 

Spring Conferences

An opportunity to meet one-on-one with your child's teacher to discuss your child's progress. School will dismiss early (11:50 a.m.) on conference days so that parents and teachers can meet during school hours. Also please note that spring conferences are optional, and teachers will contact you if they feel that a conference is needed.

 

Teacher Appreciation Week

This is a week to show our teachers how much they mean to us.

There is a special luncheon planned during the week. Volunteers are needed to help with the

luncheon and to watch the students in the classroom while the teachers have a nice lunch with

their colleagues.

 

Field Day

This event is held the last week of school and is a fun day for students and staff.

Students compete in relay races with the other classes in their grade.

 

Carnival

This event is held during the last days of school and is a fun day for our children. Games, rides and themed booths all help celebrate the close of another great school year. Many volunteers are needed to help coordinate events (prior to and during), set-up, and clean- up.

 

Tremont

Our 5th graders travel to the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont in Townsend, Tennessee. Our week at Tremont is an amazing experience led by Cherokee Bend’s 5th grade teachers. This experience enables learning to take place outside of the school’s walls and allows for growth academically, socially, emotionally and physically.

 

FOAC

The FAIR OAKS ADVENTURE CURRICULUM: FOAC is unique to CBS and was written to enrich the physical education program and to be an addition to the classroom enrichment program using the teaching strategies of a classroom teacher in an outdoor setting. It is linked closely to the mission, vision, and goals of the Mountain Brook City School System.

FOAC is done through goal setting, learning to value themselves, and others, and higher level thinking skills that encourage students to relate cooperative experiences to the school setting. Both 5th and 6th grades participate in FOAC campouts.

 

 

Programs/ Performances

 

Veterans Day Program

This program, performed by the 4th Grade, is a very special program to honor those parents,

grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family members who have served (or are currently serving) our country. Veterans are encouraged to attend this program with their child. All families are encouraged to attend this special event.

 

Winter Holiday Program

All students in K-3 participate in the Winter Program. The performance is held in the morning

shortly after school begins. Siblings are welcome to come, but please remember that the program lasts about an hour, and the audience is expected to sit quietly during this program. Be sure to arrive early as seats fill up fast! Make sure that your child is dressed in festive holiday attire. 

 

School Spelling Bee

Students in grades 4-6 participate in the school Spelling Bee. 

 

Alabama History Program

Each year the 4th graders showcase famous Alabama residents through singing, speeches and

Costumes.

 

Famous People Program

Each year the 2nd graders showcase a famous person through speeches, singing and costumes.

 

Tremont Program

Each year the 5th graders conduct a program showcasing the highlights from their week at

Tremont.

 

6th Grade Clap Out

This is when the sixth graders take one last walk through the school. All classes stand in the

hallway to cheer on the outgoing students.

 

6th Grade Recognition Day

This is an assembly where sixth graders are celebrated and receive honors. Sixth grade parents

are encouraged to attend.