Student & Family Cougar Times
COVID-19 Closure Week of May 25, 2020
Contact Information
Email: bacorpuz@bethelsd.org
Website: www.bethelsd.org/cmms
Location: 5625 260th Street East, Graham, WA, USA
Phone: 253-800-8000
Facebook: facebook.com/cougarmountainms
Twitter: @CMCougs
Students & Families,
Please read the entire newsletter as it contains a lot of important information throughout the entire newsletter.
~Thank you
GRADE LEVEL SLIDES SUPER IMPORTANT TO READ THROUGH:
6th Grade Week of 5/25- CLICK AND READ!
7th Grade Week of 5/25- CLICK AND READ!
8th Grade Week of 5/25- CLICK AND READ!
VIRTUAL DANCE IS MAY 28TH:
Our VIRTUAL DANCE for students is on Thursday, May 28th @ 2:00!!! Read the detailed information below to register in advance for the dance, we want all students to attend!
END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS:
Thursday, May 28th- Virtual Dance
Wednesday, June 3rd @ 5, 6, 7 PM Virtual Live Trimester Awards
Thursday, June 4th @ 6 PM Incoming 6th Grade Orientation Drive Thru Event
Friday, June 5th Honor Roll Video Sent Out
Friday, June 12th 8th Grade Awards/Video Slideshow Sent Out
Thursday, June 18th Student Virtual Trivia Game Day w/ DJ Shawn
Friday, June 19th Half-Day/Last Day of School
iPADS PLACED IN LOST MODE:
Mrs. Corpuz and Mr. Reid will review student engagement data no later than Friday, 5/29. Students that have NOT been engaging in or communicating with FOUR or MORE classes will have their iPADs placed in lost mode. It is required that the parent/guardian and student contact us to set up a success plan for the remainder of the year. If you are concerned about this please immediately contact the teachers or counselors to set up a plan in advance.
ITEMS LEFT AT SCHOOL or ITEMS THAT NEED TO BE RETURNED:
We will send out specific information regarding the exchange of physical items (iPads, books, locker items, yearbooks, etc) more toward the beginning of June. If your student NEEDS something in order to continue their learning, please contact their advisory teacher and they will connect you with the correct person to set up a plan to pick up the items.
CLICK THIS LINK TO THANK A STAFF MEMBER ~ WE REALLY APPRECIATED ALL THE KUDOS, KEEP THEM COMING TO SHOW APPRECIATION AND SUPPORT FOR THE CMMS STAFF!
VIRTUAL DANCE REGISTRATION
When: May 28, 2020 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://bethelsd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvdeqqrzwqH9OooAhqVlweyvdjL-aWp1SB
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registration closes on May 26th at 4pm.
Student Leadership Opportunities
YEARBOOK SQUAD:
If you would like to apply for the YEARBOOK ADVISORY CLASS for next year 20-21, please fill out this YEARBOOK SQUAD FORM. Mrs. Earls will be contacting your teachers to see if you would be a good fit. To be a good yearbook member candidate you need want to be part of it, be a self starter, follow through with your assignments, work together as a team to create an amazing yearbook for the 2020-2021 school year.
CMMS LEADERSHIP TEAM:
We are looking for student leaders who strive to nurture and empower ALL students to make a difference in their schools, communities, and world. If you are a current 6th or 7th grade student interested in joining our CMMS Leadership Team for next school year, please fill out THIS 20-21 LEADERSHIP APPLICATION to join us! All Leadership applications are due by Friday, May 29th. Please email completed applications to Mrs. Cole (ccole@bethelsd.org) or Mrs. Schouviller (jschouvill@bethelsd.org).
ASB ELECTIONS:
Attention 7th Graders Interested in ASB for Next School Year!
We are looking for student leaders who strive to nurture and empower ALL students to make a difference in their schools, communities, and world. If you would like to be an ASB officer (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Senate or Student Council Chair) for the 2020-21 school year, please DOWNLOAD THIS ASB ELECTION PACKET, read carefully and fill it out completely. The packet is due to ASB advisors, Mrs. Cole (ccole@bethelsd.org) or Mrs. Schouviller (jschouvill@bethelsd.org) by May 18th at 4pm. We will have a Candidate Interest Meeting on May 13th at 2pm via Zoom. https://bethelsd.zoom.us/j/98977425472?pwd=bEl2OTVkS1lrTENiOUNNKzFITndndz09
Please consider joining us as we continue the tradition of strong ASB Leadership at CMMS! ASB Elections will be held June 1-3, 2020.
***IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT YOU CAN BE IN BOTH LEADERSHIP AND WEB, and WEB and YEARBOOK. However, because LEADERSHIP and YEARBOOK are both held daily during advisory you may not be in both of those programs at the same time. If you have any questions please contact us. We want as many students as possible involved in leadership programs at CMMS!***
June 3rd: Grade Level Live Zoom Trimester Awards' Assemblies
If your child is receiving an award for Trimester 2 and/or word during the Covid-19 closure, your will be receiving and invitation soon. Below are the times for each Live Zoom assembly:
June 3rd
6th Grade: 5pm7th Grade: 6pm
8th Grade: 7pm
Wendy Bartholomew to Miley Bartholomew: thank you so much for doing your work every week! I'm proud of you!
EIGHTH GRADE PICTURES PLEASE!
8th Graders and Families,
We are creating a wonderful video for you, and would like for you to send in your pictures for the slideshow/video portion. Pictures can be from when you were younger and then now during your time at CMMS, and especially any great photos of you and other CMMS students during your 8th grade year. Please send all pictures to Mrs. Earls at jearls@bethelsd.org ASAP, all photos are due by Friday, May 29th. Email with any questions!
Youth Truth Survey
It is very important that we get parent/guardian feedback on how our school is doing and areas to grow! Please take this YOUTH TRUTH SURVEY ASAP. You can access the link here... Family Survey URL is ytsurvey.org/bethelfamily20. Students took the survey earlier this spring.
Family Resource Center
WiFi Hotspot Access Points at Cougar Mountain
Parking lot is currently open between 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM daily. We will update you if these hours are adjusted in the future.
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Online Learning Tips
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