Colt Corner
#TeamCMS
April 5, 2019
Colts,
What a great week at CMS! Our track athletes finished out their season with a good showing at the zone meet while many of our Colts are gearing up for the first soccer scrimmage next week. Our choir had a nice recital and have their solo-ensemble tomorrow. A big congratulations is due to both our symphonic and honors bands as they won Sweepstakes at UIL! Next week we begin the state testing season. As a reminder annually, we will have a closed campus on STAAR testing days due to the secure state testing standards. Please see the testing information below for additional details. Thank you for your continued support of our great campus and Colts. Have a great weekend!
David Arencibia, Ed.D.
CMS Principal
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UPCOMING Events
April 8 - 10 - CMS Band Beginner Instrument Interviews - CMS Band Hall - 4:00 - 8:00 pm
April 9 - STAAR - Grade 7 Writing, Grade 8 Math
April 10 - STAAR Grade 8 Reading, 7th Grade Accelerated Math
April 11 - CMS Band Beginner Instrument Interviews - CMS Band Hall - 5:00 - 8:00 pm
April 11 - Girls Soccer Scrimmage CMS vs HMS at CHHS - 5:30 - 7:-00 pm
April 11 - Boys Soccer Scrimmage CMS vs HMS at CHHS - 7:00 - 8:30 pm
April 11 - Art 3 Field Trip - Main Street Arts Festival
April 12 - Choir - 6th Grade Spring Trip - IT'Z
April 12 - 13 - Academic UIL
STAAR Test Schedule
Tuesday, April 9 - Grade 7 Writing
Tuesday, April 9 - Grade 8 Math
Wednesday, April 10 - Grade 8 Reading
Wednesday, April 10 -7th Grade accelerated students take Grade 8 Math
Monday, May 13 - Grades 6-7 Math
Tuesday, May 14 - Grades 6-7 Reading
Wednesday, May 15 - Grade 8 Science
Thursday, May 16 - Grade 8 Social Studies
STAAR Testing - Closed Campus
Since we will have a closed campus on testing days, lunch deliveries won't be allowed. Students will not have access to their cell phones or be able to pick up a lunch by attendance due to the restricted testing areas and their varied lunch times. Lunches should either be purchased from the cafeteria or brought from home.
Thank you for your assistance.
Zero Hour Scheduling Information
Middle school telescoping students who travel to another campus for their math course should report to their middle school campus by 8:10 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Math telescoping for traveling students will meet as regularly scheduled on Monday (4/8), Thursday, (4/11), and Friday (4/12).
Please refer to the attachment for detailed busing information.
Reading & Writing Tutorials
Is your student in need of some extra tutoring for reading and or writing? If so, Mrs. Visser (CMS ELA Teacher) is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays starting next week at CMS.
Sign up here on her tutorial calendar. If you have any trouble with the calendar you can also email her directly at bridget.visser@gcisd.net
CMS Color Run
The CMS Color Run is coming up soon the afternoon of April 18th! This is a unique and fun way for us to get some exercise and enjoy the April sunshine.
This year we are raising money to support our UIL Academics program, which includes non-athletic competitions, such as speech, dictionary skills, and spelling.
After the run, students will be allowed to purchase concessions for $1 an item and to hang out on the field while listening to music. Kona Ice will also be here selling shaved ice for $3-$6, depending on size. A portion of their proceeds with be donated to CMS!
We will be on the stage during lunch taking registrations until next Friday, April 12th. Registration costs $10. The first 450 students to sign up will receive a FREE t-shirt to wear the day of the Color Run!
House Bill 3
Special Olympics Triple Threat Shoot Out
The 6th Annual Triple Threat Shoot Out
April 15, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
GHS Gym 1
3223 Mustang Dr, Grapevine
GCISD Special Olympic Basketball Teams will take on the Grapevine and Colleyville Police Department in a charity game to support the GCISD Special Olympics of Texas Team.
Admission is $2.00
Refreshments and T-Shirts will be on sale
The Bell Helicopter BLADE group will be hosting a raffle to benefit GCISD Special Olympics with prizes!
FOCUS Night (Training For Parents of Students with Disabilities)
FOCUS Night (Training For Parents of Students with Disabilities)
April 23rd from 6:30-8:00 at the PDEC
"Meeting the Social and Emotional Needs of your Child"
presented by Dr. Ogonosky, Ph.D., LSSP, NCSP, renowned RTI Consultant and author
In today's society, there are many ways our students can become overwhelmed and confused especially by our media. Dr. Ogonosky will be discussing how to handle violence in the media with students with disabilities. She will also be talking with parents about problematic behaviors which could result involvement with law enforcement and how to best avoid these situations.
Student Transfers
Applications for the Student Transfer Lottery will begin Monday, April 8th at 10:00 am until Friday, May 3rd at midnight. Check the Transfer Information page on the district website for information and the link to apply. The actual lottery will take place on Friday, May 10th
Week of April 8 - 12
6TH & 7TH GRADE PARENTS: Course Adjustment Sheets will be sent home with current 6th and 7th grade students on Friday, April 26th. This will be the final opportunity for students and parents to review and make changes to students’ 2019-2020 course selections. Course Adjustment Sheets will be due back Friday, May 10th.
OFF CAMPUS P.E.: The application window for OCPE is now open. Facilities wishing to be added to the GCISD list of approved facilities need to submit an application to Emberly Hill at emberly.hill@gcisd.net by April 30, 2019.
For more information about OCPE and for student applications, use the following link: OCPE Information
GCISD TRANSFER LOTTERY: The application window for transferring into GCISD or within the district will be open April 8 at 10:00 a.m. and close on May 3. The transfer lottery will be held on May 10. The campuses listed below are the only GCISD campuses open for transfers - (any campus that is not listed, will not be accepting transfer students). Transfer Information
High Schools
Colleyville Heritage High School
Middle Schools
Colleyville Middle School
Cross Timbers Middle School
Elementary Schools
Bear Creek Elementary
Bransford Elementary
Colleyville Elementary
Dove Elementary
Glenhope Elementary
Grapevine Elementary
Heritage Elementary
OC Taylor Elementary
Silver Lake Elementary
Timberline Elementary
ZERO HOUR COURSES: If you are a 7th grade parent and you would like more information about Zero Hour Courses offered through the high schools, please click on the link below to view a PowerPoint Presentation:
ARENA SCHEDULING: Current 8TH Graders will participate in Arena Scheduling April 29-May 1 (window opens at 7:00 a.m.). CMS counselors will do a guidance lesson with 8th grade students April 15th to help them understand the arena scheduling process and teach them how to create their high school scheduling options before the Arena Scheduling window actually opens. Use the links below to find more information about the Arena Scheduling process: Arena Scheduling Instructional Video
CREDIT BY EXAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT: Current GCISD students in grades 6-12 may receive credit for an academic course or subject area in which the student has had no prior instruction, if the student scores 80% or higher on an exam approved by the district’s Board of Trustees. If you would like more information or want to sign up, please see your school counselor. Registration for the May CBE is currently open and forms are due to counselors before April 18th. For more information and for registration forms, click here: Credit by Exam
SUMMER SCHOOL: Using the link below, you will find a flyer with basic information about summer school for this year.
The GCISD summer school brochure is now available online containing more details about course offerings and times.
Middle School Summer School Registration
For students who are/were in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade during
the 2018-2019 school year
Middle School Bridge Class Registration
For students who are/were in 6th or 7th grade during the
2018-2019 school year
Duke TIP
The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically gifted and talented youth. Duke TIP's talent searches serve as the entry point to academic benefits and programs for gifted and talented students in grades 4-12. For more information and deadlines, click here:
REMINDER – Please make sure that you are checking grades in Skyward. You can download the Skyward app for your phone or for your child’s phone so you can monitor grades.
Krystal McCure – Counselor A-K – 817-305-4916
Amy Bouchelle – Counselor L-Z – 817-305-4917
Repeated Information
The Race is on colts!
Attention 8th Graders!
Plans are underway for Sweet Ending to the school year! The CMS PTA is planning a fantastic celebration in honor of the class of 2023 on May 10th at the the First Baptist Church in Colleyville, Epicenter. The event is $20 per student and will include dinner, DJ, prizes, class t-shirt and slideshow.
Please visit the CMS Colts PTA web page to register for the event by April 19th.
Also, parents are asked to upload photos of their students for the slideshow. The shutterfly link can be found here.
If you have questions, please reach out to Kori Evans and korievans@hotmail.com
Spring Parent Technology Academy Sessions
GCISD Technology is excited to announce our Spring Session line up with several new sessions. Stay tuned as more will be added to our list as we keep receiving the request from the community.
April 16th - Apps Parents Need to Know -SIGN UP HERE
Take part in this interactive discussion around the growing world of apps that students are using. Go being the scenes to hear the truth behind the apps and what dangers there are to those who use them
Virtual Session Coming Soon - Fortnite ( a Parents Guide ) - SIGN UP HERE
Many have asked so come and experience Fortnite for parents. Hear about details of the game and dive into parental settings for the various gaming systems students use to play online.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD - Open Positions
1. Bus Drivers: Provide safe and efficient transportation service so that students may enjoy the greatest possible advantage from the district’s curriculum and extracurricular programs. Paid training available; starting salary once CDL is obtained is $17.43/hr!
2. Cafeteria Food Service Workers (Nutrition Specialist): Prepare and serve nutritional meals for students and staff following USDA and TDA guidelines.
3. After School Care Aides (Kidzu): Responsible for assisting the Site Coordinator with daily activities at their individual school; supervision of the children in the program; and the communication with students, staff members, and parents. Great opportunity to work w/students after school & be a role model!
4. Early Childhood Caregivers: Assist the Lead Caregiver in providing child care with appropriate learning activities, instructional assistance, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Coordinator. Maintain a safe, enriching and inviting atmosphere working directly in a daycare with children 0-4 years old.
5. Bus Monitors: Assist the bus driver in transporting students with disabilities to and from home and the complete range of curricular and extracurricular activities offered.
6. Custodians: Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds. No weekends!
GREAT BENEFITS!
- Part time or Full time hours! Weekends Off!
- Competitive salary!
- Health & Retirement benefits!
- Fun team environment!
Please visit our website at www.gcisd.net and select Employment