Colt Corner
#TeamCMS
December 21, 2018
Colts,
What a semester! We have made it to the much needed and much deserved break. This is a wonderful time of year to cherish the moments we have with friends and loved ones. I hope you take advantage of the break with your families, and I look forward to 2018 and what great things are ahead. Happy holidays and a great new year from #TeamCMS to you!
David Arencibia, Ed.D.
CMS Principal
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Student Voice
This semester has been really good. I am proud of my grades and how I have taken responsibility for my work. When I go home, I make sure I do my notes and watch the videos I need to. This year has also been really nice because I have a friend in every class and have made new ones. I have expanded my friend group this year, which has helped me be even more social. I look forward to my social studies class because my teacher is very active and makes learning fun. I like how all the teachers help even if they don't have me as a student. CMS is such a family environment!
Counselor Corner
January 9 – January 12, 2018
All students received a copy of their Semester 2 Schedule on December 18th. These were passed out during their 6th period class.
PLAY IT SAFE VIDEOS for 6th and 7th Graders
February 16 – 7th Grade – Play It Safe – Abuse of Power
March 2 – 6th Grade – Play It Safe – Survivors of Abuse
UPCOMING DATES
January 16 – PTA hosts the High School Counselors at 6:30 PM for Middle School and Beyond
January 18 - High School Counselors talk with 8th graders about high school
January 22 - 7th Grade TECC visit to Grapevine High School
January 25 and 26 - Current 8th grade course selection
February 7 – High School Counselors meet with 8th graders to discuss their selections
February 20 - 5th grade parent night and showcase 6:00 PM.
February 26 and 28 – CMS Counselors meet with 6th graders for 7th grade course selection
March 5 and 6 – CMS Counselors meet with 7th graders for 8th grade course selection
February 20 - CMS Counselors visit 5th graders at CES
February 23 - CMS Counselors visit 5th graders at BES
February 27 - CMS Counselors visit 5th graders at HES
March 1- CMS Counselors visit 5th graders at OCT
SEVENTH GRADE – DUKE TIP
We no longer send home notification letters since parents can nominate their child using the STAAR test results. Parents may directly enroll their child online at https://tip.duke.edu/programs/7th-grade-talent-search/enroll-now or via paper applications at any time during the enrollment period, September 15 – January 31.
Fees are paid only once: and need-based financial aid is available. Students must have attained a qualifying test score at or above the 95th percentile on at least one accepted subtest area of a grade-level standardized achievement test (Stanford or Iowa Test of Basic Skills), or achieved a score of a 125 or above on an aptitude test (OLSAT, CoGAT, NNAT) or mental ability test (IQ test such as WISC), or met the Duke approved score on a state criterion-referenced test (STAAR). A school code will be provided on the Duke Tip website during the enrollment process.
COLLEGIATE ACADEMY INFORMATION FOR CURRENT 8TH GRADERS
The GCISD Collegiate Academy at TCC Northeast has begun accepting applications for current 8th graders for the 2018-19 school year. Please note the important dates below.
January 11-6:30 pm - Open House at Collegiate Academy for students and parents
January 12 - Collegiate Academy Applications due
Collegiate Academy is also open every Monday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for tours. They can be scheduled with Yvonne Aguirre at 817-515-6775
Krystal McCure – Counselor A-K – 817-305-4916
Leslie Walden – Counselor L-Z – 817-305-4917
Shari Vanderwork – Registrar – 817-305-4955
Tips from Nurse Martin
UPCOMING Events
January 11 - Spelling Bee - CMS Cafeteria 8:30 am- 10:30 am
January 11 - PTA Principal Coffee - Learning Commons - 8:15 am
January 12 - PTA Winter Social - CMS Cafeteria 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
January 15 - Student/Teacher Holiday - MLK Day
January 16 - PTA Meeting/High School Counselor Talk for 8th grade parents - CMS Cafeteria
5:45 pm - 8:00 pm
January 16 - 7th Grade Boys Basketball Game - Schedule here
January 16 - 7th Grade Girls Basketball Game - Schedule here