The Mustang Minute
November 5, 2021 - Issue 11
On to November
With only a brief pause on Tuesday, we have completed another busy week at CMS. Students have been busy with both in school and extra-curricular activities. The student council collected 10 boxes of Halloween candy for the troops - great job Student Council! Two weeks ago, the cross country team had their final meet but they went running this week to set their own best times - that is some dedication. This Friday, we kicked off the annual Norwood Food Pantry Drive, please take a look at the list below for the items to donate. We will be collecting all week!
We are only collecting:
- Boxed Pasta
Cold Cereals
Boxed Rice Mixes
Instant Pudding Mix and Gelatin
Boxed or Bagged Stuffing
Cranberry Sauce
Cans of Cat or Dog Food
On Wednesday, I held a virtual parent "coffee" with great attendance and excellent questions. Thanks to all who came!
Chateau Dine Out
Take the night off from cooking at support the Coakley PTO!
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Real Mustangs Wear Pink
Our slightly delayed pink day is this Tuesday, November 9th! Wear your shirts and/or everything pink to show your support for breast cancer awareness!
Patriotic Pride Day
On Wednesday, November 10th students can wear red, white, and blue in honor of Veterans Day!
Morrill Library Visit
The Morrill Library is coming for a visit. Students will hear about programs and get to sign up for a library card if they do not currently have one. The visits will be on November 15th, 19th, and 22nd
Picture retakes are November 16th - Form is Attached!
Virtual Author Visit
Nurses Corner
The nurses will be conducting Massachusetts mandatory health screenings on all seventh graders over the coming days. In the coming weeks, we will measure height, weight and conduct vision and hearing screens. If the vision and hearing screen are within range you will not hear from us; if we recommend follow up with a doctor we will reach out individually.
This is an opt-out process; all students will automatically be screened unless we hear from a parent or guardian.
Please also note that we are still collecting the mandatory school physicals with updated immunizations for all 7th graders. If you have not yet provided this for your child, please reach out to the school nurses.
Tova Sperber, RN, Joyce Kozol, RN, Danielle Flynn, RN
CMS Nurse Team
Office: 781-440-5926
FAX: 833-704-1903
Grade 8: Blast from the Past
Attention 8th grade parents and students! We need your BLAST FROM THE PAST photos for the yearbook! Do you have photos from a party, field trip, sports game or other events? Please send them to cmsyearbook@norwood.k12.ma.us by December 23rd.
The PTO Needs You!
PTO Board Openings
With the new year comes new opportunities to be involved with CMS. We are looking for PTO Board members that collectively make decisions about activities for the school. We are also in need of a PTO treasurer. The treasurer maintains the records and bank account for the PTO. Please email coakleynorwoodPTO@gmail.com or mfraczek@norwood.k12.ma.us if you are interested.
PTO Meeting Dates (4th Tuesday of the month)
November 23rd
December - TBD
January 25th
February - TBD
March 22nd
April 26nd
May 24th
June - TBD
Clubs and Teams at CMS
This week, I have a list of clubs that will be starting soon. Next week, we will have start dates and meeting times listed as well.
Friendship Club - Monthly - First Meeting, Wednesday, October 27th during MB - sign up in room 100
Student Council - First Meeting Thursday, October 14
Artist Circle - Wednesday 2:10-3:00pm
Yearbook Club - Grade 8 Only Starts October 6th in 201 (every other Wednesday)
Bowling Club - Begins in January 2022
Intramural Sports - Start Early October
Homework Club - Starting September 27th at 2:10 pm in the Library
Drama Club - 1st and 3rd Mondays starting October 4th in room 101
Rocket Club - Spring 2022
Cartooning Club - Meets Mondays, Starting October 25th
Math Team - First meeting Thursday, September 28th
More to come!
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