The Hawk Report

Christa McAuliffe MS Parent Newsletter - Week of Jan. 9

A Message From Our Principal, Mr. Lemon

Greetings Hawk Nation Parents and Students,

Welcome back to the Spring Semester of the 2022-23 school year. We hope that you had an opportunity to connect with family and friends, while getting some well deserved rest and relaxation. Our first two days back on campus were full of presentations to ensure that our Hawk scholars remembered what it means to be Hawk PROUD.


As we begin our journey into the Spring Semester, we ask that you keep the following important updates in mind:


  • Safety Drills/Procedures. Thursday and Friday students participated in all drills designated for FBISD. Please review the Parent Information document below for further information on what each drill consists of, and how we work collectively to ensure that all students and staff are safe at CMMS. Should you have any questions regarding safety procedures, please reach our to our Safety Administrator, Mr. Blake Wilson at Blake.Wilson@fortbendisd.com.

  • Term 2 and Semester 1 grades posted before the holiday break! Please review your student's Skyward account and make sure that all grades are passing (70 and above). We are encouraging students to strive for A's & B's as we know that our Hawks are more than capable of high academic success. Should you have a question or concern about your student's grade, please contact the classroom teacher.


  • Attendance Matters! Each instructional day is filled with new material and additional opportunities for student growth. It is essential that we have our Hawk Scholars in attendance each and every day, for the entirety of the day. Please remember that Texas has a 90% rule that states that a student must be in attendance 90% of the time to receive credit for a course. Should an emergency or illness arise and your student must be out, please be sure to send a note to Ms. Katrina Taylor, CMMS Attendance Clerk, at Katrina.Taylor@fortbendisd.com, so that the absence can be excused.

  • Thursday we reviewed our campus expectations to ensure our Hawks continue to be Hawk PROUD. Feel free to review the presentation with your student, and continue to encourage them to make good choices each and every day.


Let's continue to work together, and please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or concerns. Remember, we are Hawk Nation... Hawk Proud!


Mr. Trevor Lemon

Principal, Christa McAuliffe MS

Hawk Happenings: January 9-13

Monday, January 9:

  • School Resource Officer Day


Wednesday, January 11:
  • Boys Basketball @ SLMS (Away): 1st game starts are 5:15pm


Thursday, January 12:

  • 8th Grade Career Day (During the school day)
  • Girls Basketball vs QVMS (Home): 1st game starts at 5:15pm
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AVID 2023-2024 Application Window is Open!

Fort Bend ISD is currently accepting AVID applications for the 2023-2024 school year!


Interested students must complete the online application for his/her designated AVID campus using the links found at http://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/79299.


  • Students will click on the Christa McAuliffe Middle school link in staying at CMMS during the 2023-24 school year
  • If going to high school next year, students will click on the link of the high school in which they will attend during the 2023-24 school year


The online application must be completed at one time; however, students can view or print the application prior to completing. Once submitted, the student will receive an email confirmation, which will also allow him/her to edit responses up until the due date. Please allow at least an hour to complete. Final acceptance into the AVID program will be determined upon completion of an interview. AVID is offered to 6th, 7th and 8th Graders as well as high school students.


IMPORTANT DATES:


  • January: Campus presentations
  • February 3: AVID student application due
  • February 13-24: Campus interviews conducted
  • March 10: AVID invitation letters sent out to students
  • March 20: Deadline for students to accept AVID invitation

It's Coming... Boys Track and Tennis!

Track and Tennis season will soon be here. All boys interested in participating in one or both sports must have a physical and Rank One forms filled out before tryouts.

  • Tennis season starts January 30th
  • Boys track season will start January 23rd.

If you need any of the forms please see the Coaches.

COMING SOON: Mandatory Student IDs

Safety and security is a top priority for FBISD and CMMS. Beginning in January 2023, students will begin wearing Scholar Chip IDs at all times (with the exception of rigorous physical exercise/PE) while on campus. Every student will be provided a student ID, plastic sleeve and lanyard.


Students will be required to visibly display their Student ID badge, above the waist, with the picture clearly visible. Students badges will provide access to the following services within the building:


  • Cafeteria meal payments
  • Library services
  • Entrance to campus events (dances, PBIS events, etc.)


In the event that a student reports to school without his/her ID, they will receive a temporary wristband upon entry into the building. After receiving 3 temporary wristbands, students will be required to purchase a new badge for $5.00.


Students will be advised of the expectations aligned to Student IDs within the coming week(s). Should you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Assistant Principal, Mr. Brandon Woodard at Brandon.Woodard@fortbendisd.com.

CMMS Spring Open House - Save the Date!

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Support Our Hawk Athletes!

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Hey Hawks... Remember... No Cell Phones / Earbuds from 8:25am - 4:10pm

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The Lending Library - Parent Agreement Forms

Don't Forget...

Free and Reduced Meal Application

Click the Yellow Bar to complete the 2022-2023 Free and Reduced Meal Application. A new application is needed each school year. All families are asked to apply!

FBISD Whole Child Health Initiative

As a part of the Whole Child Health Initiative, Fort Bend ISD is excited to present our second parent webinar of the 2022-23 school year: "Current Drug Trends and What Parents Need to Know." The parent webinar will be held on Wednesday, January 18 at 6 p.m.


Whole Child Health, focuses on Whole Child Health, is aligned with FBISD's Profile of a Graduate, and is committed to supporting and developing the mental, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical health of all students in FBISD.


Zoom Link: Current Drug Trends and What Parents Need to Know

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Just a Few Reminders...

Athletic Clear Bag Regulations

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Helpful Items You May Need

CMMS 2022-23 Administrative Team

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Christa McAuliffe Middle School

Christa McAuliffe Middle School's mission is to inspire and develop authentic learners through a commitment to excellence and a high level of academic achievement.