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Cherokee Street Elementary School

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Back to School 2025 Information

Back to School 2025 Information

We look forward to the first day of school, which is Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The day begins at 8:25 a.m. (when the school doors open & buses unload). For those that are taking the bus, which is what I encourage for all students, you should be out at your designated bus stop approximately 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.  This is a practice that you should continue for the first week of school until the bus drivers get into their routine. Dismissal is at 2:55 p.m. (time that the buses leave the school). Parent Pick-Up (walker) students are dismissed at 2:40 p.m. and will be picked up at the exit doors by the gym/cafeteria.  Parent/Designee will not need to get out of the car.  Please see enclosed Parent Pick-Up Procedure (Blue Sheet). Parent Drop Off- Students may be dropped off on the “Kiss and Drop” line by the side doors between the cafeteria and gymnasium.  You cannot stop and get out.  If you prefer to help your child out of the car, please park in the parking lot and walk them up to the door.  The side doors close promptly at 8:34 am when announcements begin.  You must bring your child to the main entrance if it is after 8:34 am.

  • The time of early dismissal for Cherokee is at 11:25 a.m. on the following dates:

    December 5th, February 6th, March 27th, June 12th, June 24th, June 25th, June 26th

  • All transportation information will be posted to the parent portal.  If you have any concerns on how to use the parent portal, please refer to the “eSchool button” on the District website for further information.  In order to ease the transition and as a safeguard for our kindergarten parents, a printed bus pass with transportation information may be enclosed. Any Kindergartener, who did not receive bus information in this packet, will receive it shortly. 

  • Kindergarten supply drop off will take place on Thursday, August 28, 2025, 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. It will be located in the Atrium with the PTA sponsored play date immediately following. Please try to have 1 adult accompany your child and no siblings allowed so that we can provide the safest environment possible. Please understand that this is not an appointment for individual student needs. If there is a need to discuss your child in particular, feel free to email or send a note in to the classroom teacher.  

  • We recognize that the anticipated start of school can sometimes be overwhelming for students.  With that said, we will open up the school to new students on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. for those who wish to walk through and help their child get acclimated with their new surroundings.  Please be mindful of the time provided so that the building staff can complete the “odds and ends” that are needed prior to school opening up. *Please note this is not a supply drop-off.

  • Will take place on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 for all grades. More information to follow.

  • Coming to school on time on a regular basis is very important. If your child is absent, please call the school’s main office (631) 467-6027 in the morning to report their absence. (Please leave a message with your child’s name, date, teacher & reason for absence). An excuse note must be given to your child’s teacher upon his/her return to school.  When a child arrives late for school, they must be signed in by a parent in the main vestibule to receive a late pass. 

  • Security is of utmost importance.  Everyone that enters the school must show proper photo ID in the main vestibule.

    If you or if you designate a person to pick up your child prior to dismissal, you must send a note to the Main Office at the beginning of the day stating so, and you/they must come into the main vestibule and sign them out before 2:00 p.m.  Only persons listed on the GREEN emergency card will be allowed to pick up students and they must have picture identification.

  • We are an allergy sensitive school. Only pre-packaged individual snacks (preferably healthy) are permitted.  Staff must be able to read the ingredient list.

  • PTA offers parents a chance to get involved in your child’s education.  Cherokee’s PTA is very active in providing cultural arts programs that support student learning, social events that bring the school community together, as well as organize school fundraisers. Please join the PTA!

    *Important information, calendars, current events and updates can be found on the Connetquot School District Website under the Cherokee Street School page.  Photos can be seen on Cherokee Street Principal’s Page on Facebook.