Husky Happenings
December 19, 2019
RFF Day - December 20
Winter Break! No School Dec 23 - Jan 3
Students return to school on January 6.
Text 4 Help
As we head into the Holiday Break – the CMS counselors want you to know that if your child needs help from a mental health professional for themselves or a friend – they can text CMSHUSKIES to 1-844-201-9946. A licensed professional will respond within 5 minutes.
It is safe, anonymous and available 24/7 if needed.
Remember – it is OK to ask for HELP.
Please reach out to Amy Levin or Gina Severino if you have any questions.
FCS Digital Learning Day public comment
The recommendation to our school governance council is for Crabapple Middle students to attend school on April 21 and have a digital learning day on May 19. This recommendation aligns with the recommendation established by Roswell High School.
Our council approved the next step of establishing a 30 day public comment window for parents and community to provide their feedback. On January 7, the council will review the feedback and then vote on the recommendation.
If you would like to provide feedback around this recommendation, please use the below link which is also posted on our website.
First semester report cards - January 13
AVID tutors needed
Our AVID elective class is in need of tutors! AVID is a 7th grade connections class for motivated students who are focused on high achievement in all their academic courses. You DO NOT need to be an expert in 7th grade curriculum. You just need to be willing to learn the AVID tutorial process and have a desire to help students succeed. The bonds built between tutors and students are so meaningful and rewarding for all. This is a paid position and training is provided. There is a small fee for fingerprinting and badging for adult tutors.
High school students currently enrolled in a Fulton County school, do not need to be fingerprinted. Adults are paid $15/hr and high school students are paid $10/hr. Tutorials take place every Tuesday and Thursday during 1st (9 am-9:42 am) and 7th (2:20-3:10 pm) periods. Right now we are in need of 1 more tutor for our 1st period class and 2 more tutors for our 7th period class. This is a semester long commitment. Current college students will be paid the adult rate.
If you are interested, please contact Maggie Nelms at nelmsmr@fultonschools.org. Thank you!
Lost & Found
All unclaimed items will be donated to North Fulton Charities on December 20.
Staff Wellness Room - We Want Your Help!
We know that exercise is an activity that can reduce stress. We are looking for anyone who has exercise equipment that they no longer use and would like to donate to support our cause. It can be as small as dumbbells, mats, and resistance bands to as large as a workout bench, treadmill or other cardio machines. If so, please contact the front office.
Georgia Parent Survey
The Georgia Parent Survey contains 24 questions. Parents may complete the survey using their personal computer, smartphone, or tablet. Survey responses are anonymous, self-reported, and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis.
The Georgia Parent Survey is also available in Spanish, and the Spanish version may be selected within the survey.
Please help us maintain our 5 star climate rating by participating!
Summit Counseling Onsite at CMS
CMS Office Information
Please use the link, http://school.fultonschools.org/ms/crabapple/Pages/FrontOfficeNews.aspx to find helpful office/school procedures including the following:
- Student Check Out made EASY
- Attendance Protocols
- Changes in Student Transportation
- Decorating Lockers for Birthdays
- Café Protocol
Your cooperation with these procedures is appreciated.
FCS Code of Conduct
CMS Clubs
Morning Intramurals
Morning Intramurals have begun!! The Intramural Registration Form on the following link is all that is needed to participate https://school.fultonschools.org/ms/crabapple/Pages/Athletics.aspx. Please turn the form into Coach Thomas.
Intramurals are each week Monday-Thursday in the gym. On Fridays, intramurals will be held at the CMS tennis courts weather permitting. A variety of activities are offered each week. Students may arrive at 7:45 am. An intramural leader will let students in the building at that time. If a student arrives after 7:45 they will need to wait until the building is opened to all students at 7:55 and then proceed to the gym.
On Fridays, students may report directly to the tennis courts. Intramurals ends at 8:25 each morning, students may come down anytime to participate. A student may attend as many days as they wish as long as they have turned in the Intramural Registration Form.
If you have any questions please contact Coach Thomas (ThomasJ4@fultonschools.org), Coach Jonsson (JonssonM@fultonschools.org) or Coach Heninger (Heninger@fultonschools.org).
CMS Strategic plan
Message from FCS - Sexting & Social Media
CMS Calendar of Events
December 20 - RFF day
December 21 - Jan 5 Winter Break
January 6 - First day of second semester
January 13 - First semester report cards sent home
CMS PTA News
Membership News
We are SO CLOSE to this year's financial goal! There is still time to join the PTA and contribute to the "Support Our Husky Pack" campaign. Your money goes directly back to benefit our CMS students and school. Every dollar counts this year!
Follow this easy link: https://roswellcmspta.membershiptoolkit.com
If you have already joined the CMS PTA, THANK YOU!
PTA member packets not picked up on Information Day and newly joined member packets were put in teacher mailboxes last week. They should be home already or coming home soon with your student.
Box Tops
Makes It Easy To Earn Money For CMS!
No more clipping. No more sending Box Tops to school. All you need is your phone. Download the ALL-NEW Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participating products. The app will automatically credit CMS's Box Tops earnings online. It's so EASY!
Husky Helping Huskies News
What is HHH?
Huskies Helping Huskies (HHH) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, separate from FCS, CMS, and PTA, but also supporting students in the CMS community. HHH partners with CMS and PTA in efforts to assist students during the middle school years. HHH is coordinated by parent volunteers and has organized the ongoing activities of providing daily snacks, family food bags, and meeting unique needs for students referred (35-40 students a year) by counselors and the social worker.
There are opportunities to volunteer with HHH as a snack volunteer, food drive / pack volunteer, special events volunteer, and/or to serve on the HHH Executive Board.
Be a part of impactful volunteering, email hhh.cms@gmail.com to learn more!
January 9
HHH Shop with a Hero
HHH is now on Instagram
Follow HHH at hhhatcms; on Facebook @HuskiesHelpingHuskiesInc; and online at HuskiesHelpingHuskies.jimdo.com.
Contact HHH at hhh.cms@gmail.com.
Community News
Information resources
Facebook - Get up to date information regarding school events and activities by joining the “Crabapple Middle School” Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/261011121066744/members/
Crabapple Middle website - The CMS website has a monthly calendar on the bottom right corner of the front page. Also find teacher contact information, forms, past “Husky Happenings” newsletters, and other important news here http://school.fultonschools.org/ms/crabapple/Pages/.aspx
PTA Website - Check out the CMS-PTA website for additional information regarding the PTA at CMS. Find information regarding volunteering at the school, special programs and upcoming events here www.cms-pta.org
Twitter - Follow Crabapple Middle, Rako Morrissey, or many of our staff members on Twitter for postings of events and things happening around our school.