The Mustang Minute
September 23, 2022 - Issue 4
Into the Thick of It!
we are two and half weeks in and rolling! Thanks to everyone that was able to come out for open house this past Wednesday. It was great to have everyone back and in person! I want to thank our fabulous Mustang Mentors who sis a great job showing everyone around!
Clubs and Intramural sports will be starting over the next few weeks, keep an eye on the Mustang Minute as I list them as they get started!
Secure the Classroom Drill
Today the NPD came and ran a secure the classroom drill. The students did an excellent job, following instructions and listening to directions. The Norwood Police walked through to make sure were able to secure all rooms. Teachers were able to keep teaching throughout the drill to minimize instructional loss.
Covid Reminders
We have had an uptick in Covid cases among both staff and students over the past week. Please take a look a look at the Covid guidelines that the School Committee presented at their last meeting. The greatest hep to us here is to test whenever your child shows symptoms so that we can keep from spreading!
Coakley PTO
The Coakley PTO will have it's first meeting on Tuesday, September 27th at 6:30pm in the CMS library. A link will also be sent out for those who prefer to join virtually.
Norwood150 Arts and Culture Festival
Below you will see a flyer for the Arts and Culture Fair on October first. the organizers of the event are looking for students and families that might like to share about their cultures or join a table already represented. They are looking for students or families willing to help with tables showcasing Brazil, India, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic as well as other countries. If you are interested, email mfraczek@norwood.k12.ma.us for more information.
Tennis Racquets
We are looking to develop a tennis clinic this fall. If you have any racquet lying unused around your house, we would love to take them off your hands! You can drop them off in the main office.
Friday Night Lights!
Friday Night Football is back and NHS is looking forward to packed games and big crowds under the new lights! As part of their updated security plan they are requiring any middle school student attending the games be accompanied by an adult. Admission to the games will be $5 adults $3 students.
Upcoming home dates:
Fri 9/23 7pm
Fri 9/30 7pm
Fri 10/21 7pm
Fri 10/28 7pm
Picture Day
Communication
Communication
For our new parents, I send out this email newsletter every week (typically on Fridays) providing highlights of student activities from the past week and providing information on upcoming events. While I will occasionally send out direct messages or send home paper fliers - this is really your one-stop shop for CMS School News. Below you will see information about drop off and pick up, attendance and tardies, and other first day of school items. I will resend this communication next Friday as well. The Norwood Schools have moved to a new system of communication called parent square. I will include more information about that program as the year begins but to start I STRONGLY recommend downloading the App from the Apple or Google store into your phone (image below). It allows you to choose your method of delivery and allows for communication with all the school at one place!
I also have a Twitter and Instagram Account where I post pictures from school activities and events and repeat information from the newsletter. My Twitter and Instagram Account handles are at the bottom of this email.
Guidance Counselors
Grade 6 - Ashley McCaffrey amccaffrey@norwood.k12.ma.us
Grade 7 - Jennifer Tucker jtucker@norwood.k12.ma.us
Grade 8 - Allyson King acking@norwood.k12.ma.us (Ms. King is on maternity leave until January. Her Long term sub is Lois D'Allessandro and her email is lois.dallesandro@norwood.k12.ma.us)
Assistant Principals
Grade 6 & 7: John Sarianides jsarianides@norwood.k12.ma.us
Grade 7 & 8: John Greeley jgreeley@norwood.k12.ma.us
The PTO Needs You!
PTO Board Openings
With the new year comes new opportunities to be involved with CMS. We are looking for two grade 6 PTO Board members that collectively make decisions about activities for the school. Please email coakleynorwoodPTO@gmail.com or mfraczek@norwood.k12.ma.us if you are interested.
The PTO's first meeting will be Tuesday, September 27th at 6:30pm in the CMS library. A link to attend virtually will also be sent out.
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
Facebook: facebook.com/CoakleyMIddleSchoolPTO
Twitter: @mfraczek