Colt Corner
#TeamCMS
April 12, 2019
Colts,
Yesterday Amie Ha and Ashwin Benegal helped me with this weeks principal's message linked here. A special shout out to Mackenzie Hill for her fantastic videography work with the video. Please note the four-day week ahead for the next couple of weeks. Have a great weekend!
David Arencibia, Ed.D.
CMS Principal
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UPCOMING Events
April 12 - Choir - 6th Grade Spring Trip - IT'Z
April 12 - 13 - Academic UIL
April 15 - Tennis at CHHS - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
April 16 - Boys Soccer - CMS vs Carroll at Carroll
April 16 - Girls Soccer - CMS vs Carroll at CMS
April 16 - CMS Band - Honors Band Recording Concert - CHHS 6:30 pm
April 18 - CMS Color Run
April 19 - Student Holiday
April 22 - Student Holiday
April 23 - Tennis at GHS - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
April 24 - Band - Beach Within Reach Festival - Symphonic Band
April 24 - Band - Honors Band Clinc - CMS Band Hall - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
April 25 - Boys Soccer - CMS vs GMS at GMS
April 25 - Girls Soccer - CMS vs CTMS at CTMS
April 26 - Band - Beach Within Reach Festival - Honors Band
April 27 - Rachel's Challenge Rally- CHHS 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
April 29 - 7th & 8th Grade AVID Field Trip - UTA
No Parking in the Bus Lane
Recently, we have had individuals parking in the fire lanes at the front of the school in the bus drop off/pick up lane during lunchtimes and after school. Please help us out by refraining from parking illegally in these areas. We appreciate your support in this matter.
Sneak Peek at some coming CMS improvements. Thanks to our athletics booster club!
Good luck to our Academic UIL Students!
Week of April 15 - 19
6TH & 7TH GRADE PARENTS: Course Adjustment Sheets will be sent home with current 6th and 7th grade students on Friday, April 26th. This will be the final opportunity for students and parents to review and request changes to students’ 2019-2020 course selections. Course Adjustment Sheets will be due back by Friday, May 10th.
OFF CAMPUS P.E.: The application window for OCPE is now open. Facilities wishing to be added to the GCISD list of approved facilities need to submit an application to Emberly Hill at emberly.hill@gcisd.net by April 30, 2019. Students who would like to participate in OCPE may fill out an application and turn it in to their counselor. For more information about OCPE and for student applications, use the following link: OCPE Information
GCISD TRANSFER LOTTERY: The application window for transferring into GCISD or within the district opened on April 8 and will close on May 3. The transfer lottery will be held on May 10. The campuses listed below are the only GCISD campuses open for transfers - (any campus that is not listed, will not be accepting transfer students). Transfer Information
High Schools
Colleyville Heritage High School
Middle Schools
Colleyville Middle School
Cross Timbers Middle School
Elementary Schools
Bear Creek Elementary
Bransford Elementary
Colleyville Elementary
Dove Elementary
Glenhope Elementary
Grapevine Elementary
Heritage Elementary
OC Taylor Elementary
Silver Lake Elementary
Timberline Elementary
ZERO HOUR COURSES: If you are a 7th grade parent and you would like more information about Zero Hour Courses offered to 8th graders through the high schools, please click on the link below to view a PowerPoint Presentation:
ARENA SCHEDULING: The courses that current 8th grade students entered in Skyward a few weeks ago may now be viewed under the “Arena Scheduling” tab when students log into Skyward. However, at this time, students may only view arena scheduling options that will be available once the window opens, which will be April 29-May 1 (window opens at 7:00 a.m.). They can not actually make selections until that time. Student login/password must be used to view arena choices - you will not be able to view arena scheduling options using parent login/password. CMS counselors will do a guidance lesson with 8th grade students Monday, April 15th, to help them understand the arena scheduling process and teach them how to create their high school scheduling options before the Arena Scheduling window actually opens. Use the links below to find more information about the Arena Scheduling process:
Arena Scheduling Instructional Video
CREDIT BY EXAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT: Current GCISD students in grades 6-12 may receive credit for an academic course or subject area in which the student has had no prior instruction, if the student scores 80% or higher on an exam approved by the district’s Board of Trustees. If you would like more information or want to sign up, please see your school counselor. Registration for the May CBE is currently open and forms are due to counselors before April 18th. For more information and for registration forms, click here: Credit by Exam
SUMMER SCHOOL: Using the link below, you will find a flyer with basic information about summer school for this year.
The GCISD summer school brochure is now available online containing more details about course offerings and times.
Middle School Summer School Registration
For students who are/were in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade during
the 2018-2019 school year
Middle School Bridge Class Registration
For students who are/were in 6th or 7th grade during the
2018-2019 school year
REMINDER – Please make sure that you are checking grades in Skyward. You can download the Skyward app for your phone or for your child’s phone so you can monitor grades.
Krystal McCure – Counselor A-K – 817-305-4916
Amy Bouchelle – Counselor L-Z – 817-305-4917
Repeated Information
Reading & Writing Tutorials
Is your student in need of some extra tutoring for reading and or writing? If so, Mrs. Visser (CMS ELA Teacher) is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays starting next week at CMS.
Sign up here on her tutorial calendar. If you have any trouble with the calendar you can also email her directly at bridget.visser@gcisd.net
House Bill 3
CMS Color Run
The CMS Color Run is coming up soon the afternoon of April 18th! This is a unique and fun way for us to get some exercise and enjoy the April sunshine.
This year we are raising money to support our UIL Academics program, which includes non-athletic competitions, such as speech, dictionary skills, and spelling.
After the run, students will be allowed to purchase concessions for $1 an item and to hang out on the field while listening to music. Kona Ice will also be here selling shaved ice for $3-$6, depending on size. A portion of their proceeds with be donated to CMS!
We will be on the stage during lunch taking registrations until next Friday, April 12th. Registration costs $10. The first 450 students to sign up will receive a FREE t-shirt to wear the day of the Color Run!
Special Olympics Triple Threat Shoot Out
The 6th Annual Triple Threat Shoot Out
April 15, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
GHS Gym 1
3223 Mustang Dr, Grapevine
GCISD Special Olympic Basketball Teams will take on the Grapevine and Colleyville Police Department in a charity game to support the GCISD Special Olympics of Texas Team.
Admission is $2.00
Refreshments and T-Shirts will be on sale
The Bell Helicopter BLADE group will be hosting a raffle to benefit GCISD Special Olympics with prizes!
CMS Learning Commons
STAAR Test Schedule
Monday, May 13 - Grades 6-7 Math
Tuesday, May 14 - Grades 6-7 Reading
Wednesday, May 15 - Grade 8 Science
Thursday, May 16 - Grade 8 Social Studies
Student Transfers
Applications for the Student Transfer Lottery will begin Monday, April 8th at 10:00 am until Friday, May 3rd at midnight. Check the Transfer Information page on the district website for information and the link to apply. The actual lottery will take place on Friday, May 10th
FOCUS Night (Training For Parents of Students with Disabilities)
FOCUS Night (Training For Parents of Students with Disabilities)
April 23rd from 6:30-8:00 at the PDEC
"Meeting the Social and Emotional Needs of your Child"
presented by Dr. Ogonosky, Ph.D., LSSP, NCSP, renowned RTI Consultant and author
In today's society, there are many ways our students can become overwhelmed and confused especially by our media. Dr. Ogonosky will be discussing how to handle violence in the media with students with disabilities. She will also be talking with parents about problematic behaviors which could result involvement with law enforcement and how to best avoid these situations.
Spread the Word About GCISD Pre-K
GCISD pre-K qualification kick off is on April 16th 9:00am-5:00pm at Language Assessment Center, 3050 Timberline Drive. Please share this information with your friends and neighbors that have children turning 4 years old by September 1, 2019.
For more information go to https://www.gcisd.net/parents/pre-_kindergarten
The Race is on colts!
Attention 8th Graders!
Plans are underway for Sweet Ending to the school year! The CMS PTA is planning a fantastic celebration in honor of the class of 2023 on May 10th at the the First Baptist Church in Colleyville, Epicenter. The event is $20 per student and will include dinner, DJ, prizes, class t-shirt and slideshow.
Please visit the CMS Colts PTA web page to register for the event by April 19th.
Also, parents are asked to upload photos of their students for the slideshow. The shutterfly link can be found here.
If you have questions, please reach out to Kori Evans and korievans@hotmail.com
Spring Parent Technology Academy Sessions
Free Parent Session Warning About Mobile Apps and Kids Grapevine- Colleyville ISD will be hosting a free presentation to parents outlining the growing amounts of mobile apps that could be harmful to kids. Open to the public on April 16th and hosted at Heritage Middle School - (5300 Heritage Avenue Colleyville, TX 76034) starting at 6:15 p.m. GCISD Chief Technology Officer will share the latest news on the growing number of apps our children are using and some of the dangers within them that parents may not realize.
GCISD Parent Tech Academy was started in 2017 as a way to help educate parents on the ever-changing world in which students are living. Now in its second year of monthly presentations, The Parent Tech Academy has grown to over 120 parents in attendance each month with a combined reach of over 1,000 parents in its first full year alone. Hear what parents are saying about the events.
“I've learned several things attending the Parent Academy-Apps. I would encourage parents to attend. I didn't realize half of the apps the kids are using existed. Good information provided to keep our kids safe. Thank you, GCISD”. - Jennifer C
“This session was very informative and I am glad I was there. I learned a lot and took home lots of useful tips and tools to help our family be better prepared for the digital world and on internet safety. Keep the sessions coming.”- Helen Orth
“This was an eye-opener for me. I am eager to attend future sessions to learn about the tools parents can use to empower themselves to protect their children in this digital age.”- Daniella D’Souza
GCISD Parent Tech Academy covers topics such as Internet Safety, Social Media impact on college and careers, Minecraft for Parents, Dangerous Apps that kids are using, Internet and Gaming addictions as well as Fortinite for Parents. Hosted by Kyle Berger - GCISD Chief Technology Officer,
These sessions are open to the public and pre-registration is encouraged to ensure adequate space. Register now.
To find out more about GCISD Parent Technology Academy check out www.gcisd.net/parenttech
A Conversation with Grapevine Police Officers about Vaping, Drugs, and Other Current Trends
GCISD counselors are pleased to host this informative evening on Thursday, April 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the GCISD Board Room, 3051 Ira E. Woods Ave, Grapevine.
In 2015, more than 3 million youth in middle and high school, including about 1 of every 6 high school students, used ecigarettes in the past month. More than a quarter of youth in middle and high school have tried e-cigarettes.
-an excerpt from the Surgeon General’s warning about e-Cigarettes
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD - Open Positions
1. Bus Drivers: Provide safe and efficient transportation service so that students may enjoy the greatest possible advantage from the district’s curriculum and extracurricular programs. Paid training available; starting salary once CDL is obtained is $17.43/hr!
2. Cafeteria Food Service Workers (Nutrition Specialist): Prepare and serve nutritional meals for students and staff following USDA and TDA guidelines.
3. After School Care Aides (Kidzu): Responsible for assisting the Site Coordinator with daily activities at their individual school; supervision of the children in the program; and the communication with students, staff members, and parents. Great opportunity to work w/students after school & be a role model!
4. Early Childhood Caregivers: Assist the Lead Caregiver in providing child care with appropriate learning activities, instructional assistance, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Coordinator. Maintain a safe, enriching and inviting atmosphere working directly in a daycare with children 0-4 years old.
5. Bus Monitors: Assist the bus driver in transporting students with disabilities to and from home and the complete range of curricular and extracurricular activities offered.
6. Custodians: Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds. No weekends!
GREAT BENEFITS!
- Part time or Full time hours! Weekends Off!
- Competitive salary!
- Health & Retirement benefits!
- Fun team environment!
Please visit our website at www.gcisd.net and select Employment