The Mustang Minute
November 30, 2018 - Issue 12
Kindness
We see students engage in many acts of kindness each day, but also recognize that middle school students also have a large capacity for hurtful behaviors towards themselves and others. Our goal for this term is to help students focus on several objectives. What is kindness? How do you see yourself being kind? And what impact can kindness have on our community. Over the next few weeks, ask your students about acts of kindness and help them look for opportunities to be kind towards others.
Save the Date!
Grade 7 Reminder
Reminder to 7th Grade Parents:
Nursing and Guidance will be conducting brief substance use screens (SBIRT) for all seventh grade students over the course of next week. The screen consists of a brief individual and completely confidential conversation that also offers education and positive feedback. Please see the ConnectEd email letter attached to this newsletter for more details. For another copy of the letter or with any questions or concerns, please contact the school nurse, Tova Sperber, RN at tsperber@norwood.k12.ma.us
Interface Mental Health Helpline
Norwood is proud to announce that we have officially launched the INTERFACE Mental Health Referral Helpline. This is a free, confidential mental health outpatient referral service for children, adults, and families. Callers are matched with licensed mental health providers from INTERFACE’s extensive database.
You can link to the sites below for our specific pages on the INTERFACE website:
Norwood: https://interface.williamjames.edu/community/norwood
Chromebook News
Student also need earbuds each day. Please send them in!
Washington DC Grade 8 Trip
We were able to add a fourth bus to the trip! There are still a couple spots available. You can email the school or go to https://www.efexploreamerica.com/tour-website/2120077MK.
Two New Clubs at CMS
We have two new clubs starting at CMS this winter. What is exciting is that both of these clubs were started by students. The students involved did a great job getting permission, outlining a plan, and following through to add more opportunities for students at CMS!
CMS Dance Team: Mon and Wed 2:10-3:10 in the cafe. Students can get together and share there love of dance! We have a parent volunteer and a staff advisory helping with skills acquisition and choreography. All are welcome. You can sign up outside of the guidance office.
As a reminder Intermural winter sports are starting soon. See Mr. Crawford with any questions.
After School Activities
Friendship Club: The club will meet once a month on Tuesdays in room 107 from 2:10 - 3:00 Students are responsible for their transportation home or take.a late bus. First meeting October 23rd.
Artist Circle: Meets on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons in A1
Drama Club: Meets on Mondays at 2:15 in 101
Robotics Club: The Norwood High School Robotics Club will run for a total of 5 consecutive Wednesdays, beginning on Wednesday October 3rd, from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the Robotics Lab at Norwood High School.
Student Council: Informational meeting will be on October 4th
SEARCH The club's regular Monday meetings will begin after the application process is concluded. Please contact Mr. Oliver or Mr. Roussos with any questions.
Yearbook Club: Meets every other Thursday at 2:15
Honor Band: Mondays 4:00-5:30
Honor Orchestra: Tuesdays 4:00-5:30
Jazz Band: Wednesdays 5:30-7:00
Honor Chorus: Thursdays 3:15-4:45
PTO Corner
The PTO meets the second Thursday of each month 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.
December Social Gathering for Parents: December 13th 7-9pm at the Patriot Tavern
Need some new Coakley Apparel for the 2018 School Year? Click the link below and see what's available!
Important Dates
The Phantom Tollbooth - December 7th and 8th at 7pm at NHS
Friday, December 14th - GAME NIGHT
Music Concert Dates
Thursday, December 13: 7th Grade Winter Concert (choral and instrumental)
Tuesday, December 18: 8th Grade Winter Winter Concert (choral and instrumental)
Thursday, January 10: 6th Grade Chorus and Honor Ensembles Winter Concert
Thursday, January 24th: Festival of Bands Concert at NHS (6-8 band)
Thursday, January 31st: All Town Orchestra Concert at NHS (6-8 orchestra)
Thursday, February 7th: LaLa-Palooza Choral Concert at NHS (8th grade chorus and Honor Chorus)
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