Middle School South News....
September 26, 2018
Message from Mrs. Hanna...
OCTOBER 1, 2018
IMMUNIZATION DEADLINE
You must provide proof by Monday, October 1.
Your child cannot attend school as of Tuesday, October 2 if this deficiency is not corrected.
Letters went out at the end of last school year and again on 08/24/18
Feel free to call the nurse if you are unsure that your child needs a vaccine. 501-743-3570.
Immunizations may be obtained from your Doctor’s Office or at the area County Health Units. (appointment might be required) TAKE THE ENCLOSED IMMUNIZATION RECORD AND ANY OTHER RECORDS YOU HAVE AT HOME TO THE APPOINTMENT.
Cabot Health Unit 118 South 1st Street 501-843-7561
Beebe Health Unit (White Co) 306 Gum St 501-882-7626
Jacksonville Unit (Pulaski Co) 3000 S 1st St 501-982-7477
Lonoke Unit (Lonoke, AR) 306 Center St 501-676-2268
If you have another email you would like for me to use or you would like to be removed from the Middle School South News...please email casey.hanna@cps.k12.ar.us.
Educationally Yours,
Casey Hanna
Principal, Cabot Middle School South
CMSS BOOK FAIR
Dear Parents and Families:
Reading for pleasure unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are. Here’s what you can do to help children develop stronger reading skills and a love for reading:
· Set the example. Let children see you read.
· Have a collection of books in your home. Update this collection routinely to keep up
with changing tastes and reading skills.
· Support our school’s Book Fair. Allow your children to choose their own books to read.
Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits.
Book Fair dates: September 24- September 28
Shopping hours: 7:45-3:50
Special activities: *Open during R.E.A.L. Friend Lunches
We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our school.
Sincerely,
Casey Hanna
Principal, Cabot Middle School South
Nurse Reminder to Middle School South Parents
Parents play an important role in their child’s health. To protect the health of all Middle School South students and staff, it is important that each parent be aware of their child’s health BEFORE sending them to school each day.
I need to stress again to you the importance of keeping your child at home if they are sick. If your child feels bad, please check their temperature. If they have a temperature of 100 or more DO NOT SEND THEM TO SCHOOL. This rule applies if they have a fever during the evening or before school in the morning.
STUDENTS MUST STAY HOME UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE STAYS BELOW 100 FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT MEDICATION SUCH AS TYLENOL, MOTRIN, OR ADVIL.
(FEVER REDUCERS)
For example: if your child feels bad tonight or in the morning and has a temperature of 100.0 you should NOT send them to school tomorrow. Please do not medicate your child and send them to school.
Also if your child has vomiting or diarrhea, please keep them home until they are symptom free for 24 hours. Stomach viruses are very contagious.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions about when your child should return to school you may contact me.
Kimberly Armstrong, RN
501-743-3570 phone
501-743-3533 fax
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
News from the CMSS Counseling Center:
The mission of the Cabot Middle School South’s Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career and personal/social development of all students. School counselors partner with other educators, parents/guardians and the community support of the total educational program.
Nicole True, 5th Grade Counselor: nicole.true@cps.k12.ar.us
Jana Terrell, 6th Grade Counselor: jana.terrell@cps.k12.ar.us
Please let us know how we can help your child at CMSS.
IMPORTANT DATES:
SEPTEMBER:
24-28 R.E.A.L. Friends Week/Book Fair
OCTOBER:
Cabot Homecoming 2018
Friday, October 12th
District Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
Cabot Homecoming Parade at 3:30 p.m.
Parent & Teacher Fall Conferences
October 16 & October 18
District Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
Conferences: 2:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
19- No School
23- Fall picture re-takes
24- 5th and 6th graders attending the High School Production of Little Shop of Horrors (permission slips coming home soon)
25- G/T Heifer Field Trip
26- 5th grade Frontier Festival
29-30 6th grade Hearing and Vision Screenings
NOVEMBER:
12- MSS Veteran's Day Celebration (more information to come soon)
15- 6th Grade Rockin' at the Hop Music Program
19-23 Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER:
19-January 1- Christmas Break
THE R.E.A.L. PANTHER PLEDGE
Be Someone’s R.E.A.L. Hero
As R.E.A.L. Panthers, we believe…
R.E.A.L. Panthers show RESPECT:
● To all students, all adults, and ourselves
● For our campus
● By being honest and kind
R.E.A.L. Panthers will EXPLORE:
● Ready to learn
● With materials and supplies
● With a willingness to try
R.E.A.L. Panthers will ACHIEVE:
● By creating a safe environment
● With their actions and choices for their own success
R.E.A.L. Panthers will LEAD:
● In their school
● In their learning
● In helping and serving others
Free and Reduced Form is now available online!
Parents can now fill out free and reduced forms online! Check this out:
http://www.cabotschools.org/administration/food-services/free-and-reduced-price-meals
BOX TOPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH
Remember to collect those BOX TOPS over the summer to help your upcoming class win some cool prizes!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH TWITTER
CABOT SCHOOLS APP!
Cabot Public Schools is proud to debut its new mobile app.
The app gives parents, students, staff and patrons direct and immediate access to school news, notifications, student info, resources and much more!
All this information is available in one place and right at your fingertips. It’s also free and just a single download away.
The free official Cabot Public Schools app is available right now in the App Store for iPhones and on Google Play for Android users.
If you have an iPhone, to get started visit the App Store and search for Cabot Public Schools or Cabot School District. Once you find it, just click on it to download the app to your phone.
If you have an Android phone, you’ll go to Google Play, and again either search Cabot Public Schools or Cabot School District and download it to your phone.
Once it’s downloaded, you’ll want to explore all the features available. It’s a great place to stay connected.
• Keep up-to-date on the district’s top news stories
• Customize your app to follow and get notifications from the district and/or school(s) of your choice
• Calendar of school events
• Find contact and staff information on each school and departments
• Access student information, grades, upcoming assignments, and cafeteria balances
• If you’re new to the district, find your school and your student’s bus route
• Lunch menus
• Pay cafeteria balances
• Resources for students, parents, faculty and staff
• Provide feedback, suggestions or contact the superintendent
Our new Cabot Public Schools app also automatically translates all this information into more than 50 languages. All you have to do is go to the Settings Icon and select your preferred language.
If you’re not able to download the app, don’t worry. We'll still continue distributing all our information just like we have before through social media, phone calls, texts, emails, website, school announcements, and newsletters. This new app is just another tool to help us connect with you.
*We encourage you to always follow the district (Cabot Public Schools) to keep up-to-date on important information.
Middle School South
Email: casey.hanna@cps.k12.ar.us
Website: http://www.cabotschools.org/schools/cabot-middle-school-south
Location: 2555 Kerr Station Road, Cabot, AR, United States
Phone: 501-743-3570
Facebook: facebook.com/Cabotmiddleschoolsouth
Twitter: @CMSSouth