Howler Hub
Week of December 7, 2020 - Parent and Community Edition!
Welcome to Cypress Creek Middle School's Howler Hub
Students of the Week
Austin Mitchell
Alexandra Margot
Ruby Nickerson
Staff of the Week
Brooke Lander
Marc Shanberg
CCMS Calendar Weekly
Monday
NWEA Testing
6:00 - Boys Soccer Game CCMS @ JLMS
6:00 - Girls' Basketball Game Rusche @ CCMS
Tuesday
NWEA Testing
9:30 - 12:00 - Outdoor Band Performance
3:30 - 5:00 - Girls' Basketball Practice
Wednesday
NWEA Make-ups
3:10 - 4:10 - After School Tutoring (Media)
6:00 - Boys' Soccer Game CCMS @ PVMS
6:00 - Girls' Basketball Game PVMS @ CCMS
Thursday
NWEA Make-ups
3:10 - 4:10 - Jr. Thespians
Friday
District Finals Begin: Modified Bell Schedule (See Attached)
3:30 - 5:00 - Girls' Basketball Practice
Happy Friday!! Have a howling good weekend!
District Finals Begin Friday December 11th
MySchool Online Testing for District Finals
Attention Families of mySchool Online Students
mySchool Online (MSOL) students may take District Finals 2 ways:
Option 1:
Remotely using a secure online proctoring service called Proctorio. Proctorio is integrated into myLearning via quizzes. A student will start a myLearning quiz that will direct them to myProgress (the district’s assessment platform) to take the District Final. While they are taking the District Final, Proctorio will be monitoring the test experience via the student's camera, microphone, and monitor. While some information from the testing session will be recorded, Proctorio uses a zero-knowledge encryption method to ensure all data are safe and secure. Enrollment in the remote proctoring course is an agreement to abide by and accept all terms. If necessary, an Assessment Coordinator may approve for Zoom to be utilized for live proctoring of the assessment instead of Proctorio.
If your child has IEP or 504 assessment accommodations they will be taking the district final via Zoom with their case manager.
District Finals must be taken on a computer device (not a tablet or phone) and will be required to have a webcam (USB or internal) and a microphone when taking the District Final. Students understand that this remote recording device is purchased and controlled by the student and that recordings from any private residence must be done with the permission of any person residing in the residence. Students must ensure that any recordings do not invade any third-party privacy rights and accept all responsibility and liability for violations of any third-party privacy concerns. Setup information will be provided prior to taking the proctored exam. Students utilizing remote access to coursework or testing are subject to all applicable provisions of the Student Code of Conduct and applicable provisions of School Board Policies.
Students will be provided an opportunity prior to testing to make sure their device meets the minimum requirements for the testing platform (myProgress) and Proctorio, when necessary. This opportunity will also ensure they are familiar with the myProgress platform and the tools they have available to them for the District Final. Teachers will be completing this process this week. Here is the video if you would like to review it as a family.
MSOL Training Video for Proctorio District Finals: Video
Option 2
In person at Cypress Creek Middle School on the assigned dates from 8:30am to 3pm. Transportation will not be provided to students. Parents must provide transportation. Students who come to campus for their district finals will be placed in a designated location where traditional students will not be permitted. In order to reserve a space for your child please complete the Mach form at this link https://ccms.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform/view.php?id=141342
Dates to test are as follows:
Friday December 11th
Monday December 14th
Tuesday December 15th
Wednesday December 16th
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Assistant Principal Julieann Usry at jusry@pasco.k12.fl.us or by phone at 813-346-4603
Please review the following policies with your student before testing:
■ Electronic Devices—If your child is found with ANY electronic devices (other than what they have been advised), including but not limited to cell phones and smartphones, at any time during testing OR during breaks (e.g., restroom, lunch), his or her test will be invalidated, which means it will not be scored.
■ Testing Rules Acknowledgment— Prior to testing, students will be provided the testing rules, and students will show acknowledgment that they understand the testing rules by proceeding with the assessment.
■ Discussing Test Content after Testing—As part of the testing rules provided to students before they affirm the acknowledgment states, “After the test, you may not discuss the test items with anyone. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting online, for example, on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Snapchat. If you are found in possession of or sharing information about test items or breaking any of the above-mentioned rules, even without the intent to cheat, your test may be invalidated.” If students are found sharing information about test items, even without the intent to cheat, their tests may be invalidated.
■ Test Invalidations—Students are responsible for doing their own work on the test and for protecting their answers. If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests may be invalidated.
Free COVID-19 Testing Sites
Holiday Covid-19 Information!
To continue to provide support and prevent the spread of COVID-19 over the holiday breaks, the COVID testing sites will be open November 23rd, 24th, 25th and December 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, 30th. Staff and students will need to call the number on the holiday flyer to be screened by a Pasco County School Nurse to determine if testing is needed. If so, testing will be scheduled and the results be will provided by the Department of Health.
Howling Holiday Dress-Up Week is Coming Soon! December 14 -18
Yearbooks Are On Sale!
Tutoring Information
Do you need help with that assignment, or need further explanation on that equation? Well, we got your covered! Starting Wednesday, September 16th, the Cypress Creek Middle School NJHS and our Pack Leaders will be holding weekly tutoring sessions for all Cypress Creek students in our media center directly after school until 4:10 PM.
These tutoring services are completely free and will be provided by Cypress Creek teachers, Pack Leaders and National Junior Honor Society members. Take advantage of this free opportunity!
If you need to zoom in for our tutoring session, please email our NJHS sponsor, Mrs. Smith, at shesmith@pasco.k12.fl.us and she will send you the link.
Staff of the Week Nomination
ABC Program Information
Please see the information about the ABC Program below. If you need assistance please click on the link below to apply and our ABC advisor will contact you.
The Covid-19 Response Guide, Student & Visitor Daily Screener Questions
Please always stay tuned to the Pasco County Schools ReOpening Website. CLICK HERE FOR A DIRECT LINK TO THE REOPENING WEBSITE! and Click here for The COVID-19 Response Guide
DAILY STUDENT SCREENER QUESTIONS:
Students must ask themselves these questions every morning prior to coming to school. If they answer "Yes" to any question they should NOT come to school. CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO THE STUDENT SCREENER
Visitor Screener Questions:
Please note that we are only permitting visitors to campus by appointment only. Please call 813-346-4600. All Visitors with an Appointment Must:
- Complete the Visitor Self-Screener - CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK!
- Come to the Front Office to check in.
- Remain in designation location as directed (ex. front office, on bench outside front office)
Payments, Fees and Mask Purchases
- Fees may be paid online via Rycor.
- Hallway Lockers & PE Lockers will not be sold this year.
- Masks may be purchased online via a Rycor button or students can buy a mask with cash or check. The cost of a neck/buff is $10.00 and they will be sold on Fridays during lunch.