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Volume 14, Number 14 - February 10, 2020
CMS Families,
Last week our 7th graders will took their 7th grade Writing Benchmark and 8th graders took their Reading and Math Benchmark. This benchmark is a released STAAR test. We give this test to see how well our students have learned concepts throughout the year and to help prepare for review. Your child should be analyzing their data this coming week and setting goals for their STAAR test in April. We have them set goals so they can work towards making progress and it helps them focus on areas of need. All teachers are available for tutoring and if you have any questions or concerns about their test, please contact your child's teacher.
Along with this benchmark, please take a look at your child's grades on PSS. If you see your child is NOT passing CBA's or UC's that is an indication they need more help. Students should be staying after school for any grade below a 70 and below an 85 for pre-ap and high school credit classes. It is important for our students to master the content so they are prepared for the next
Please continue reading about our upcoming events. We have our great Black History Celebration on Thursday and hope you will be able to join us. Please also join Dr. Wright on Monday, February 17th at 7:30 a.m. and have some coffee and conversation in the CMS Cafeteria.
The CMS PTA is registered with Amazon Smile as a non-profit and they donate .5% of each purchase when customer select our organization on their Amazon Smile Account. Please help spread the word by sharing on social media if you can. Below is the link.
Please remember about our FREE Math program called Dreambox. This is a GREAT opportunity to fill in the gaps and to get ahead. We are having a new SPRING Dreambox Challenge so take a look at the flyer before for more details.
https://play.dreambox.com/login/un8v/ds4q
Go Cougars!
Dreambox Spring Challenge
This is a FREE math program that is helpful for all students. It is super helpful to help with any gaps and to help get them ahead. If you have any questions, please ask your child's math teacher.
See below for our Spring Dreambox Challenge!!! Give them something to do when the kids say "I'm bored!"
Improvement by Grade Level
Weekly Improvement Chart
ADA Line Graph
Orange = 18-19
Valentine's Dance - Friday, February 14, 2020 6pm - 9pm - CMS Cougars are invited to go CRAZY and spend a few hours of dancing, playing in open gym and eating delicious food from our concessions. 8th grade favorites will be announced at this dance.
Wright Way to Start the Day - Monday, February 17, 2020 @ 7:30 a.m. - Come join Dr. Wright and have some coffee and conversation in the CMS Cafeteria.
Take Your Mom to School Day - Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. CMS moms are encouraged to spend time with their child at school. Start the morning with us by eating breakfast with your child. We will host a presentation 1st period, then you are welcome to sit in your child’s classroom for as long as you like - stay for lunch and/or the whole day! This event is free. Cash donation/non-perishable item donation
Family Literacy Night - Tuesday, March 3, 2020; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Come to the CMS Family Literacy Night to participate in content-specific interactive activities, games, and discussions that promote literacy across multiple disciplinary areas. We will give away door prizes, so come enjoy the fun! Cash donation/non-perishable item donation
Words with Walls (aka Coffee with the Principal) - Friday, March 6, 2020; 7:30 a.m. – This is a great opportunity for parents to get in touch with the principal and find out what’s going on at CMS. Mrs. Walls provides an update and discusses important issues that matter most to parents, students, and the community. Come for coffee and a chance to get to know Mrs. Walls, as well as other CMS parents. Shake off those memories of getting “sent to the Principal’s office” and join her for coffee instead! All WwW will be in the CMS Library Meeting Room.
Donuts with Grownups - Friday, March 13, 2020, 7:15 a.m. - 8:05 a.m. CMS students are invited to bring a “grownup” to have breakfast with them. Cash donation/non-perishable item donation
Chapa 5K Challenge- Saturday, March 28, 2020, 8:00 a.m. CMS students and their families are invited to run/walk in the Chapa 5K Challenge. We will also have a 1k for our younger kids. Register on the following link: https://www.athleteguild.com/running/kyle-tx/2020-chapa-5k We also encourage all our families to participate in the 2020 Spring Schoolhouse Rocks Series. See the link for details and to register for the Chapa 5k! http://tinyurl.com/2020Chapa5k For questions contact Eleazar Hernandez at eleazar.hernandez@hayscisd.net
Chapa Essentials
http://texquest.net/welcome
CMS 19-20 Bell Schedules
We will have House Meetings/Advisory the day after weekends/holidays and CAT the remaining of the week. If our schedule changes due to programs/assemblies or testing, we will send an update.
District-Wide Cell Phone Policy
Family Recipe for Success
We continue to have our Family Recipe for Success and encourage you to come to as many family events you are able to attend. They are a ton of fun and most of them are free! Besides our family events, you are always welcome on our campus and we enjoy seeing parents, grandparents, and all extended family members during lunch. Please see the attached copy.
5th Mindset - Attitude of Gratitude
Black History Month Celebration
Thursday, Feb 13, 2020, 02:45 PM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
Valentine Dance
Friday, Feb 14, 2020, 06:00 PM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
Wright Way to Start the Day
Come join Dr. Wright and have some coffee and conversation in the CMS Cafeteria.
Monday, Feb 17, 2020, 07:30 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
Take Your Mom to School Day
Wednesday, Feb 19, 2020, 07:15 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
Passion Project - GT Showcase
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2020, 06:00 PM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
Words with Walls
Friday, Mar 6, 2020, 07:30 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
Donuts with Grownups
Friday, Mar 13, 2020, 07:15 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
Chapa 5K Challenge
Saturday, Mar 28, 2020, 08:00 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
Chapa Middle School
Email: lisa.walls@hayscisd.net
Website: www.hayscisd.net/
Location: 3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, United States
Phone: (512) 268-8500
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChapaMS/
Twitter: @Chapa_Cougars