Colt Courier
Week of February 29, 2016
Principal Points
What an amazing celebration at the PTA Founders Day Luncheon! Every campus PTA was represented not to mention students from across the district were showcased. CMS PTA is truly amazing and I cannot thank each of you enough for all that you do for CMS, our staff and our students. THANK YOU to everyone involved! You are the BEST PTA in GCISD!
The Spring Showcase is just around the corner on March 8th starting with the PTA meeting at 6:30 pm and a come and go open house from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. I hope each of you are able to attend and look forward to seeing everyone at CMS
Colt PRIDE,
Ryan Martin
CMS Principal
1:1 Reminders
If the student has headphones/earbuds, please have them bring them to school daily. This will help to ensure devices are able to be used to show educational videos without disrupting the classroom.
Math Telescoping Exam Information
Colt Champions
One Act Play Competition
Zona Charbonneau - Best Tech award
Katya Piekarski - All star cast award
Ethan Lee - Honorable Mention All Star cast award
Emerson Glancy - Honorable Mention All Star cast award
State Qualifiers for TMSCA
Mardhi Santosa in all 4 areas
Tari Santosa in all 4 areas
Colin Wei in number sense and math
Jennifer Yan in all 4 areas
John Slezak in math
Rachel's Challenge 5K and Community Fair
Pasta for Pennies
UIL Academics Volunteer Opportunity
Parents, we need your help! Academic UIL is an annual event where many of our middle school students compete against 10+ other schools to earn medals in several academic categories. We rely on the parents of all the schools involved to help run and judge the events. Please help us by volunteering in the different categories. Link to signing up is below:
Upcoming Events
February 29
- Tennis - CMS vs Carrol MS @ CHHS
- Choir - Region UIL (7th/8th) @ CHHS
March 1
- Track - CMS @ CTMS
- Choir Region UIL (7th/8th) @ CHHS
March 3
- Band - Non Varsity UIL
- Faculty vs Student Basketball Game
~M4W Save the Date~
The CHHS PALS and the Panther Band invite you and your family to be a part of the 2nd annual MARCH 4 WATER (M4W) 1mile/5k onSaturday, April 2nd at Colleyville Heritage High School.
Did you know that 1 out of 8 people in the world don’t have access to clean water? Be a part of the SOLUTION and help raise money to build clean water wells in South Sudan with Water is Basic!
Nominations for March Teacher of the Month
Nurse Martin Tips
Counselor Corner
Counselor Corner
Week of February 22 – February 26, 2016
UPCOMING DATES
February 22 – Counselors visit 5th graders at CES
February 23 – Counselors visit 5th graders at OCT
February 23rd – 5th Grade Parent Night
February 24 – Counselors visit 5th graders at HES
February 25 – Counselors visit 5th graders at BES
DRUG SURVEY
On March 10th, CMS will be participating in the Texas School Survey of Drug and Alcohol Use. This voluntary, confidential survey is conducted every other year in GCISD and is used to guide substance abuse prevention programming in the district. Attached, you will find the parent information/permission forms. If you would like your son/daughter to NOT participate in this survey, please complete the attached form and return to your child’s 6th period teacher.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9grTog5_xpneFVfZEJuaHpqQkppclBPTC1aYXVsQ1M5UmdR/view?usp=sharing
EXCITING PARTICIPATION EVENTS
April 16 - Rachel’s Challenge Rally
http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/32352
PARENTS
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Krystal McCure – Counselor A-K – 817-305-4916
Stefanie Chapman – Counselor L-Z – 817-305-4917
Shari Vanderwork – Registrar – 817-305-4955
Counselor Newsletter
Counselor Newsletter
School Survey for Drug and Alcohol Use
College Prep Timeline Information
College Prep Timeline Information
Rachel's Challenge Information
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Spring Testing
March 29, Writing, Grade 7
March 29, Math, Grade 8
March 30, Reading, Grade 8
May 2-6, Algebra I, Grade 8
May 9, Math, Grades 6,7
May 10, Reading, Grades 6,7
May 11, Science, Grade 8
May 12, Social Studies, Grade 8
Colleyville Middle School
Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Location: 1100 Bogart Drive, Colleyville, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 305-4900
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Twitter: @cmscolts