CMS Thursday Notice
December 2, 2021
CMS K-8
A wonderful place where we all learn and grow . . .
Email: lakint@norwalkps.org
Website: cms.norwalkps.org
Location: 46 Concord Street, Norwalk, CT, 06854
Phone: (203)899-2840
Important Dates
December 3-21 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, December 9: 90-MINUTE EARLY DISMISSAL, 1:55 pm
Wednesday, December 15: Give Back Night at JB's Deli & Pizza, 11-9
Thursday, December 16: 90-MINUTE EARLY DISMISSAL, 1:55 pm
Thursday, December 16: CONFERENCE NIGHT, 6:00-8:00 pm
Friday, December 17: All School Meeting, 2nd Grade Connections Share
Thursday, December 23: 2-HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL, 1:25 pm
Thursday, December 23: All School Meeting - Holiday Share
DECEMBER 24-JANUARY 2: HOLIDAY RECESS
Monday, January 3: School Resumes
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled from December 3-21. Conference Night is Thursday, December 16 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Parents should have already received appointment letters from classroom teachers. If you have not yet received a letter or must reschedule, please, contact your child's teacher immediately.
There are two 90-Minute Early Dismissals planned during the Conference Period: Thursday, December 9 and Thursday, December 16. Dismissal will begin at 1:55 pm on those days.
CMS School Governance Council News
School Governance Councils provide a remarkable opportunity for Connecticut schools to engage with families and community members in a partnership to make our schools centers of excellence that prepare all students for success. Councils are meant to represent the interests of the families, teachers, students and community members that make up the school population.
School Governance Councils serve in an advisory capacity and shall assist the school administration with analyzing achievement data and school needs, reviewing the school's draft budget, making programmatic and operational changes, and advising the principal on major policy matters affecting our school.
The SGC is comprised of 7 parents, 5 teachers, and 2 community members. Term length is two years. Meetings are scheduled on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Remaining meeting dates are: January 25, February 22, March 29, April 26 and May 24.
A parent position has recently become available on our SGC. Parents wishing to nominate themselves are asked to submit a letter of intent and a brief bio to Terry Lakin at lakint@norwalkps.org by Tuesday, December 7, 2021. If we receive more than one nomination, we will hold an election. Please contact Terry with questions.
2ND GRADE WRITING CELEBRATION!
SAVE THE DATE!
THE CMS INVENTION CONVENTION IS COMING!
- Are you interested in creating a real invention?
- Do you like building and engineering?
- Are you creative and artistic?
- Are you a problem solver?
- Do you like to compete?
THEN THE INVENTION CONVENTION IS FOR YOU! THE CMS INVENTION CONVENTION WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE SPRING BUT TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST SIGN UP BY DECEMBER 10TH!!
USE THE LINK BELOW TO SIGN UP.
NPS Weather Notifications
We know that school closings, delays and early dismissals can be a challenge for families and staff. However, the safety of our students and staff is a priority.
NPS consults with a variety of resources including a meteorologist, Department of Public Works and NPS transportation provider Durham School Services.
If possible, decisions on the school day will be made by 5:30am. If a large storm is predicted with little doubt in the forecast, there may be a decision made the night before.
In the case of inclement weather, we encourage all families to rely on official sources for accurate information. School closures, delays or early dismissals are communicated in the following places:
- Norwalk Public Schools website
- NPS Facebook
- NPS Twitter
- NPS Instagram
- Automated School Messenger phone and text message system
- NPS Info Line recording: 203-854-4123
- Local TV, radio and online media outlets
If you need to update your contact information, so that you receive these and other important notifications, please contact your school's main office directly.
Holiday Donations Needed!
The holiday season is fast approaching, and we would like to support some of our families with supermarket gift cards for Thanksgiving. If you are interested in making a donation, please contact CMS Social Worker, Elisa Campisi at campisie@norwalkps.org.
CMS Coat Collection
As the cold weather approaches some families in our CMS community are in need of warm winter coats. If you are able to donate a NEW or gently used unisex coat, we would greatly appreciate it. Coat drop-offs can be given to Mr. Michael at the security desk.
Please click on the link to review the available slots and sign up. Thank you
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