The Mustang Minute
February 2, 2018 - Issue 21
Enrichment Updates
Term 2 report cards went home today which marks the halfway point of the year. This is often a time period when students start to lag a bit in energy and school focus. The shininess of the new scool year has defintiely worn off and the end is too far to see. One way we combat this fatigue is through extra-curricular activities. We have many clubs and programs at the Coakley (see the full list below) and a few new opportunities have started recently.
There is also a wrestling program run by Norwood Recreation in our gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It does run after the late bus, so transportation is required but another great opportunity. See the recreation department website for more information.
I hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoy the Superbowl!
Growth Mindset
Open House at NHS
Grade 8 Course Selection
Yearbook News!
We are still looking for photos of 8th grade students for the "blast from the past" section! Please continue to send these in as you find them to mtanquary@norwood.k12.ma.us.
Students of all grade levels are invited to participate in the cover competition. Cover submissions are due no later than 2/28.
Scholastic Art Winners!
This year the art department submitted various 7th and 8th grade artworks to the 94th Annual Boston Globe Scholastics Art Awards. Scholastics is a competitive statewide art competition. It is an honor to be nominated.
We would like to congratulate all of the students whose pieces were submitted.
A special congratulation goes to the following 8th grade students for receiving awards all in the printmaking category.
Natalie Bray for receiving an honorable mention award.
Tiye Ngachoko for receiving a silver award.
and
Sanaai Watson for receiving a gold award. (Shown Above)
Sanaai’s piece will automatically advance to national judging and will be considered for a national awards. National Medalists will be announced on March 13, 2018.
Congratulations to all!
Thank You!
Big Y Education Express
PTO Corner
The PTO meets the second Thursday of each month to hear an update from the principal and discuss planning related to enrichment, fundraising, activities and other topics of interest. You can also stay up to date with the CMS PTO by following us on Facebook. You can contact the PTO at coakleypto@gmail.com.
Events:
Parents' Night Out at Norwood Sport Center, Sat, Feb 10, 7-10 p.m. $20 at the door
Bertucci's Fundraisier Sunday, February 25th all day.
2017-2018 Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 7-8 p.m. in the middle school library.
• February 8
• March 8
• April 12
• May 10
• June 14
DC Scholarship Fund
If you are a part of any local organizations (Rotary, Lions, etc) that might be willing to sponsor a student on the trip please let me know. I would be happy to present at a meeting.
After School Club Updates
We are in the process of collecting all after school club schedules. Once collected we will create a master calendar for parents to follow.
Bowling Club: Fridays 3:00-4:00pm at the Norwood Sports Center. No transportation provided.
Drama Club: Mondays 2:15-3:00 pm
National History Day: Students choose either Tuesday or Wednesday
Friendship Club: Will meet Tuesdays starting later in October
Cartooning: Will meet Thursdays
SEARCH: Meets on Mondays
Student Council: Will meet on the last Tuesday of the month starting later this month.
Artists Club: meets Wednesdays starting October 18th.
CMS Book Club: This year we are reading “Ghost” by Jason Reynolds. Read the book and join us on October 26th after school in the library. See Mrs. MacTavish or Mrs. Lockwood with questions.
Math Club: Will be meeting on Thursday's
CMS Honor Chorus: Monday and Wednesdays 2:15-3:00 pm
CMS Jazz Band: Wednesday's 5-7:30 pm
CMS Honor Band: Rehearsal Mondays from 4:30-6 pm in the CMS auditorium.
CMS Honor Orchestra: Tuesdays 4:40-6:00 pm
Intramural Sports: please check the website (linked below) for all schedules.
Important Dates
February 7: Early Release at 11:00am
6:30-8:30pm Open house for grade 8 at NHS
February 19-23: February vacation
February 25: Bertucci's PTO Fundraiser 11:00am to 10pm