Currently at Caruso
09-26-17
Greetings Caruso Families,
Caruso Middle School will once again be hosting student-led conferences, on November 20th and 21st this year. You can follow this link to sign-up your child or children. If you encounter problems or have any questions please contact the front office or one of your child's core teachers for assistance. Sign-ups will close a week prior to conferences at which time you will need to call the front office if you need to sign-up or adjust a time.
At the conferences, students will lead their conference while core teachers will be available in the room should parents have specific questions that can best be addressed by them. In addition, encore staff will be available in designated locations to address any questions parents may have.
Some of you have expressed interest in a more traditional conference format that is teacher led. The reality is that both formats have their own unique value and have very different functions. We believe that having students lead the conversations around their learning, combined with convenient access to the members of the teacher team, best serves our students and our families. We encourage parent-teacher communications to occur throughout the year!
Sincerely,
Brian Bullis
1st/FINAL Posting - CMS Earns Top Ten Recognition for Attendance!
Congratulations to Caruso Middle School for being recognized as a top ten performer during Lake County Attendance Week! You may click here for more information on this honor and how to promote excellent attendance.
1ST POSTING - HALLOWEEN DRESS REMINDERS
Caruso will encourage students to express their creative sides and dress for Halloween while in school on Tuesday, October 31st.
Please be mindful of the impact of small group costumes. We want to promote the social-emotional well-being of all students. If your child is participating in a small group costume please remind them to consider others and not intentionally exclude anyone. Our student council will soon be announcing a Caruso school-wide costume theme for Halloween, should students wish to participate.
The following costume criteria must be followed. If it cannot be followed, parents will be contacted to bring alternate clothing for the student. Parents should have full knowledge of what their child will wear for school on October 31st.
Students can only apply make-up, spray colored hairspray, or put on costumes at home.
Students will not be permitted to wear any type of mask or any other costume that will obstruct the learning environment at school.
School rules for dress will apply. Students should not wear anything that has a sexual connotation or would be considered inappropriate dress, for example.
Students should respect political views and religious beliefs.
Costumes that promote graphic violence are discouraged.
Students should not use costume props of a violent nature, such as toy guns, toy knives, and/or toy swords, to name a few.
1ST/FINAL POSTING - NATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY, OCTOBER 4TH
On Wednesday, October 4, Caruso is participating in National Walk to School Day! We encourage all families to participate - no matter where you live, or how your child currently gets to school. For those who don’t live within walking distance, we are designating Mitchell Pool as a “Start Station,” where students (and their parents!) can meet to walk together to Caruso. We have invited members of the Deerfield Police Department and Deerfield Fire Department to join the walk as well.
Once students arrive at school, all walkers will be able to enter a raffle to win prizes donated by PTOs and local companies.
We hope to see you on the sidewalks!
1ST POSTING – PICTURE RETAKES – OCTOBER 18TH
Picture retakes will take place on October 18th. If your child was present but desires a retake be sure to bring the originals back in on this day (originals will be distributed soon). If your child was absent on the original picture day they just need to come with their completed order form. Additional forms can be obtained in the office.
1st/FINAL POSTING - CARUSO Storified 09-26-17
2nd/FINAL posting - POTBELLY PTO FUNDRAISER NIGHT
Good Vibes and Great Sandwiches! Come to Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Deerfield Commons on Wednesday, October 4 from 5-8pm.
25% of the proceeds go directly to Caruso Middle School!
Phone in and pick-up orders count towards our total. No flyer necessary.
3rd Posting - CMS Yearbook
Please keep in mind that yearbook is NOT a part of any fees you already paid- it is separate and optional to purchase. Don't let the memories fade away, order your yearbook today!
4th POSTING – 6TH GRADE PHYSICALS (AND DENTAL FORMS)
By state law, 6th grade physicals must be turned in by Monday, October 16. Failure to do so by that date will result in exclusion from school until the physical is submitted. If you have any questions please email our health assistant, Anna Ghukasyan, at aghukasyan@dps109.org.
Dental forms are not due until May but you are encouraged to turn those in as well to complete your state-required forms for the year. Please see the district website for details about required paperwork and vaccinations, or call Ms. Ghukasyan with any questions or concerns.
About us
Important Caruso/DPS109 Websites & Links
Email: bbullis@dps109.org
Website: http://caruso.dps109.org/
Location: 1801 Montgomery Rd, Deerfield, IL, United States
Phone: 847-945-8430
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarusoMiddleSchool
Twitter: @109Caruso