The Mustang Minute
January 3, 2020 - Issue 17
Happy New Year!
It's 2020 and we are back at work here at CMS. It doesn't take long to get back into the swing of things, though I think we are all a bit tired readjusting to the schedule. We have a couple of items on the horizon for everyone, take a look and plan ahead!
Events Coming Up:
8th grade open house at Norwood High School on Wednesday January 8 from 6-8 PM. See below for more details.
Award-winning author Alex Berenson will be speaking next Thursday, January 9th from 7pm-9pm at the Norwood High School Auditorium. Anyone who attends will be eligible to win a $100 Bertucci's Gift Card. More information can be found here: https://www.impactnorwood.org/upcoming-events/2020/1/9/a-community-presentation-on-marijuana-truths-and-risks
Our next PTO meeting will be January 15th at 6:00pm in the CMS library.
Thursday January 16th is the Festival of Bands at NHS and Thursday, January 23rd is Orchestra Night at NHS. Both events start at 7:00pm.
We will be doing our yearly CMS Yankee Candle Fundraiser. Up to 40% of sales goes to the school for field trips, after school,activities, classroom supplies, and more! Look for catalogs coming home soon.
Have a wonderful weekend! Stay safe and dry!
National Junior Honor Society Applications
NJHS would like to announce that students who obtained First Honors or Second Honors will receive application letters in their homerooms on Monday December 16, 2019 to apply for membership in the National Junior Honor Society at Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School. Students completion of the application and qualifying GPA does not guarantee acceptance into the National Junior Honor Society. Membership in the NJHS is both an honor and a responsibility. If you choose to apply and are selected for membership, you will be required to maintain a 92% GPA through the end of your current grade and up to the end of 8th grade, complete a service project each year at CMS or within the Norwood community, and maintain the highest standards of conduct.
If you are interested, you need to meet all application deadlines by January 6, 2020,listed below.
NJHS Application & Acknowledgement signed by Student and Parent /Guardian
NJHS Teacher Recommendation Form
NJHS Application Essay
Applications must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Harding in Room 110 by January 3,2020. Incomplete applications will not be considered. NJHS is not for everyone. There is no obligation to apply. If you have questions please feel free to contact NJHS Advisor Mrs. Debra Harding at dharding@norwood.k12.ma.us.
NJHS Application Error
Invitations for the National Junior Honor Society were distributed this week. Due to a incorrect marking in Aspen, we believe some students were not marked as eligible and may not have received applications. If you believe your student is eligible for NJHS but they did not receive a letter, please contact your student's guidance counselor. Applications for NJHS are due by January 6th.
Recycle Your Plastic Bags For a Good Cause!
Recycle Your Plastic Bags For a Good Cause!
The Knitting/Crocheting elective class will be turning plastic bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. However we need your help. Each 2.5 by 6 foot mat uses between 500 and 700 plastic bags. We have set a goal of making 2-3 mats. So if you have extra plastic shopping, bread, bagels, or other plastic bags of similar size, we can use them. Students can bring the bags to the library where they will be turned into Plarn (Plastic Yarn) and made into sturdy waterproof sleeping mats to be given to the homeless. The link below is a video about how these mats are made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JNe-hce0sY
Grade 8 Open House
Dear parents of 8th grade students,
We hope to see you at the upcoming 8th grade open house at Norwood High School on Wednesday January 8 from 6-8 PM. This is a drop in event that will consist of the following:
- An overview of the curriculum and program requirements
- A meet and greet with sports, clubs, and activities advisors, coaches and members
- Loosely guided tours and opportunities to view the curriculum in action at various locations in the building
There will be a formal welcome and overview of the evening at 6 PM in the auditorium. After that, parents and students will be able to choose between the above activities in any order they would like and for as long as they would like. Please join us and see how Norwood High School can offer your child a top-notch, well-rounded educational experience.
Hugh Gallighan
NHS Principal
DC Scholarship Fund
This year we will need approximately $5000 to cover all scholarships awarded - any donation is welcome and appreciated!
PTO Corner
The PTO typically meets the third Wednesday of each month (at times our day varies due to conflicts) to hear an update from the principal and discuss planning related to enrichment, fundraising, activities and other topics of interest. You can also stay up to date with the CMS PTO by following us on Facebook. You can contact the PTO at coakleypto@gmail.com.
Meeting Dates (all meetings start at 6:00 pm)
December 11th - location TBD
January 15
February 12
March 18
April 15
May 13
June 17
After School Activities
After School Activities
Honor Chorus: Thursdays 3:15-4:45 in the chorus roomYearbook club: Every other Wednesday.
Bowling Club starts January 10th and goes from 3:30-4:30 on Fridays
Student Council: meets monthly on Wednesday or Thursday (dates announced)
Rocket Club - Starts in mid April to the first week in June. Dates TBD
Indoor Soccer: on Mondays and Wednesdays
Basketball: on Tuesdays and Thursdays
LEGO Club meets one Tuesday a month.
HW Club: Monday - Thursday
The Comics and Cartooning Club will start end of October and run on Thursdays.
Artist Circle is meeting on Wednesdays after school starting October 23rd
Drama Club: First Monday of the month
Math Club: Every Thursday 2:15 - 3:00pm
Friendship Club: One Day per month. First meeting October 29th
Important Dates
January 8: Grade 8 open House at NHS at 6:00pm
January 9: Grade 6 Winter Concert 7:00pm
January 15: PTO at CMS library at 6:00pm
January 16: Festival of Bands at NHS at 7:00pm
January 23: Orchestra night at NHS at 7:00pm
Dr. Margo Fraczek
Email: mfraczek@norwood.k12.ma.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/norwood.k12.ma.us/cms-principal/home
Phone: 781-762-7880
Twitter: @mfraczek