Colt Corner
Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence
October 14, 2016
Dear Colt Parents,
As we all know, there is so much that goes on daily at CMS that goes beyond classroom instruction. This week our staff and students did an excellent job practicing important safety drills throughout the week to help us all stay on point in case of an emergency. This is another example of how we all come together to ensure that CMS is a safe learning environment for everyone. I hope that you and your family enjoy time together and have a restful weekend!
BEST,
David Arencibia, Ed.D.
CMS Principal
Facebook: Colleyville Middle School
Twitter: @CmsColts
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Pre-Qualifier for CMS Spelling Bee & Opt Out Form
On October 27 during Advisory, CMS students will be participating in the pre-qualifier spelling exam to see who will qualify for the CMS Spelling Bee on November 17. There is no studying involved for this pre-qualifier test. If you would like your student to NOT participate in this pre-qualifier spelling exam then please fill out the OPT OUT form linked here by next Wednesday, October 19th.
All 8th Graders will take the PSAT, Wed. 10/19
PSAT STUDENT GUIDE
We are trying to limit our interruptions and distraction during the 8th grade testing day. We ask you to please be mindful of the students testing and ask that you to......
* No snacks will be allowed during the test per College Board
* No Makeup day
* No Mechanical Pencils
* Students may bring calculators (no cell phones)
Click on the following link for:Official PSAT Student Guide
Back to Sports Meeting
Join the Colleyville Heritage Athletic Training Staff at the upcoming Back to Sports meeting on October 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the CHHS library. Back to Sports is educating parents and guardians about youth wellness and basic sports safety to help keep kids safe, healthy and having fun while playing the sports they love. Topics will include:
- Concussion awareness
- Heat and hydration
- Prevention of pediatric overuse injuries
- Cardiac arrest and proper response
If you have any questions, please contact CHHS trainer Meredith Swayne.
Counselors Corner
Week of October 17 – October 21, 2016
NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION
October is National Bullying Prevention month. This month students are encouraged to wear blue on October 3 for Stomp out Bullying and to wear orange on October 19 for Unity Day. If your child or a friend of your child’s wants to reach out and report bullying or concerns anonymously, they can utilize the Friends for Life hotline. Students can call 817-469-8477 and can text to 274637 with the message starting with TIP117 plus their message. All reports go to your school counselor. Please look at our website for information about bullying and Friends for Life.
Bullying Information
http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/939
Friends for Life Information
http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/940
UPCOMING DATES from FOR CLUB (Friends of Rachel – Rachel’s Challenge)
October 19 – Unity Day – wear Orange
October 21 – FOR Club Meeting
October 25 – Mix It Up Lunch
DUKE TIP
The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically gifted and talented youth. Duke TIP's talent searches serve as the entry point to academic benefits and programs for gifted and talented students in grades 4-12. For more information, click here: http://tip.duke.edu/node/244
Parents may directly enroll their child online at http://tip.duke.edu/node/1275 or via paper applications at any time during the enrollment period, October 1-March 31. Fees are paid only once, and need-based financial aid is available. Students must have attained a qualifying test score at or above the 95th percentile on at least one accepted subtest area of a grade-level standardized achievement test (Stanford or Iowa Test of Basic Skills), or achieved a score of a 125 or above on an aptitude test (OLSAT, CoGAT, NNAT) or mental ability test (IQ test such as WISC), or met the Duke approved score on a state criterion-referenced test (STAAR). A school code will be provided on the Duke Tip website during the enrollment process.
COLLEGE AND CAREER
GCISD will be hosting a College, Career and Financial Aid Night at Grapevine High School on Tuesday, November 1 from 6-8. Please see flyer.
PLAY IT SAFE DATES
November 11 - 7th Grade – Can’t Take It Back
February 17 – 7th Grade – Abuse of Power
November 18 - 6th Grade It’s Harassment
March 10 – 6th Grade – Survivors of Abuse
MONKEY SURVEY
Please take a moment to complete the Monkey Survey to give feedback about last year’s program and what you would like to see this year. Thank you
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GFPRYGF
REMIND 101
We would love for you to join us on Remind if you haven’t done this yet. If you did this last year, we have rolled you over. Students have been encouraged to join this remind. We
1) Enter number 81010 in your phone
2) Text This Message
8th Grade - @couns8
7th Grade - @couns7
6th Grade - @couns6
Krystal McCure – Counselor A-K – 817-305-4916
Leslie Walden – Counselor L-Z – 817-305-4917
Shari Vanderwork – Registrar – 817-305-4955
Play it Safe Parent Letter
Nurse Martin's Tip
CMS Life in '83-'84
According to Sonic (bottom left), "Old Man Lewis" turned 48
#cmscelebrates
Celebrating 40 Years
Looking back at 1983-1984
'83-'84 Yearbook Cover
#cmscelebrates
Celebrating 40 Years
Looking back at 1983-1984
CMS Life in '83-'84
#cmscelebrates
Celebrating 40 Years
Looking back at 1983-1984
This Weeks Upcoming Events
Monday, October 18 -
District wide Pink Out Day - wear a Pink shirt and Jeans
Choir - All Region Phase 1 Auditions - 4:00- 7:00 pm
Wednesday, October 19
Unity Day - wear an Orange shirt and Jeans
PSAT Testing
Advanced Bands Fall Concert Performance - 7:00 -8:00 - CMS North Gym
Thursday, October 20
Volleyball (click here for schedule details)
7th Grade A, B & C Games at Dawson Middle School
8th Grade A, B & C Games vs Dawson Middle School at CMS
Friday, October 21
CMS Pink Out Day - Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Choir - All Region Phase 2 Auditions