Important Upcoming Dates to Remember
Monday, September 5 - Labor Day Holiday, All MCPS Schools and Office Closed
Friday, September 9 - PTSA Back to School Picnic, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday, September 13 - Activity Buses Begin each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Wednesday, September 14 - STUDENTS’ PICTURE DAY & PHOTO ID DAY
Wednesday, September 14 - Early Dismissal Day, school dismisses after lunch at 12:30pm
Tuesday, September 20 - MAP-R Testing
Thursday, September 22 - MAP-M Testing
Monday, September 26 - No School for Students and Teachers
Friday, September 30 - Early Dismissal Day, school dismisses after lunch at 12:30pm
Weekly Assignment Summary for September 5 to September 9
Girls on the Run
We'll meet in CJMS's dance studio and run around CJMS's tennis courts every Tues./Thurs. from 3:10-4:20 pm. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Rogers or see her in room 2127.
New SSL Coordinator
SSL Opportunity: MSI Soccer
SSL opportunities every weekend from MSI Soccer! Healthy, convenient, and screen-free! Training is September 5!
Cabin John's 7th and 8th graders - MSI Soccer needs YOU! You can earn SSL hours while working as a "Youth Game Leader" during 1st/2nd grade games in Bethesda/Potomac! Youth Game Leaders are similar to Junior Referees. At least one year of soccer experience is required. MSI hosts ~60 one-hour games every Saturday in September and October. Once you attend a training, you are invited to sign up to work the games that work best for you (days/times), as available. It's ideal to work at least a couple of games on at least 3 to 4 Saturdays. But, working every Saturday is not required. Some make-up games take place on Sundays.
Our Youth Game Leader training is on September 5. Please go to our MSI website (www.msisoccer.org), click the "Play With MSI' tab, and then "Youth Game Leaders Program" for more info and to register for the training. These SSL events are convenient, healthy, and screen-free; and our Youth Game Leaders gain valuable leadership experience! MSI is a pre-approved SSL organization!
SSL Opportunity: Parks Fall Clean-Up
SGAP Leader is a MCPS Volunteer Center approved non-profit - The Student Global Ambassador Program is offering 4 SSL hours for students ages 12+ to help with our Fall Clean-up on Saturday, September 24, 2022.
Middle and high school students: Kick-off Back to School with the SGAP Leaders' FALL CLEAN-UP! Bags, gloves and grabbers provided. Meet us at one of the following parks from 9-12 on Saturday, September 24, 2022. We will provide light refreshments. Grab a friend and come! Earn 4SSL hours. Age 12+
ONLY 50 VOLUNTEERS PER PARK
@ Parklawn Park
@ East Norbeck Park
@ Winding Creek Park
Scan the QR Code to register!
Cup of Java - STEM Opportunity for CJMS students
“Cup of Java” isa non-profit organization dedicated to introducing girls to the potential of programming and inspiring them to pursue future careers in STEM. The overarching goal of our organization is to increase female participation and representation in STEM, and we do this through a number of mediums, including online resources as well as live classes. Please visit https://www.cupofjavaclass.org/ to learn more about us.
We have recently launched a mentorship program open to rising middle and high school girls—all skill levels are welcome! Through the free one-on-one tutoring offered in our program, students will be matched with one of our various computer science proficient tutors to learn CS concepts across:
- Java
- Analysis of Algorithms
- Website Development (JS, CSS, HTML)
- Computer Graphics (Unity, Android Studio)
- Cyber Security
- Artificial Intelligence
- Python
Our mentorship program will be run throughout the school year and scheduling for the tutoring sessions will be flexible between the student and mentor. In addition to the hard skills of programming, girls will learn about the importance of computer science in our society and the career paths available with a background in coding. As passionate computer science students ourselves, we aim to share this fascinating field of STEM with younger girls and hope that they too will find a similar passion for CS through this opportunity.
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CJMS Student Planners All CJMS cougars received a student planner book the first day of school. The planners have information on all CJMS policies and procedures, bell schedules, as well as calendar planner pages. | Cell Phone Policy Cell phones may not be used at school during the instructional day (8:15AM – 3:00PM). Cell phones, and electronic devices, including earbuds and headphones, must be turned off and stored in students’ lockers during the school day. Students may use their cell phones before 8:15AM and after 3:00PM. Emergency calls may be made in the main office. | Student Backpacks in Lockers This school year CJMS will require students to leave their backpacks in their lockers through the school day. Students are able to visit their lockers between classes to switch out materials if necessary. Students are also welcome to use their Chromebook carrying case throughout the day, but will not be allowed to have their backpacks with them throughout the day. |
CJMS Student Planners
Cell Phone Policy
Students may use their cell phones before 8:15AM and after 3:00PM. Emergency calls may be made in the main office.
Student Backpacks in Lockers
Students are also welcome to use their Chromebook carrying case throughout the day, but will not be allowed to have their backpacks with them throughout the day.
Please Join our CJMS PTSA!
Click here to read a message from our PTSA President and learn how you can support CJMS throughout the year!
Thank you to everyone who attended our first PTSA meeting during Back to School Night. Your support to our CJMS community is appreciated! Please join us for the Back to School picnic this Friday, September 9th.
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Community Messages from MCPS | Cafeteria News & Secondary School Meals InformationThe Division of Food and Nutrition Services (DFNS) will resume regular meal services during the 2022–2023 school year. Find out more information here: SCHOOL MEALS: ENROLLMENT, PAYMENTS, CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE Meal Prices for 2022-2023: Students in Maryland who qualify for reduced-price meals will not be charged for meals! Students in Maryland who qualify for reduced price meals and who wish to participate must reapply each year at MySchool Apps.com - Application For more information and How-To videos visit the Food Services website . Breakfast: Regular Price (All Levels) : $1.30 Reduced Price (All Levels): No Cost Lunch: Regular Price: $2.55 (Elementary), $2.80 (Middle and High) Reduced Price (All Levels): No Cost Additional Resources:
| Maryland State Immunization Requirements for StudentsIncoming Grade 7 students need to provide documentation of one Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) and one dose of Meningococcal (MCV4). Immunization and Vaccination Requirements Maryland residents can gain access to their own immunization records in ImmuNet and print out the Maryland 896 form without having to go to their healthcare provider or local health department. Maryland MyIR (My Immunization Record) is a free website service (https://myirmobile.com) that allows consumers to view and print copies of their official vaccination records directly from ImmuNet. This information can then be presented to schools at the parent or guardian's discretion. Or contact your child’s health care provider for a copy of their immunization record. |
Community Messages from MCPS
Cafeteria News & Secondary School Meals Information
The Division of Food and Nutrition Services (DFNS) will resume regular meal services during the 2022–2023 school year. Find out more information here: SCHOOL MEALS: ENROLLMENT, PAYMENTS, CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE
Meal Prices for 2022-2023:
Students in Maryland who qualify for reduced-price meals will not be charged for meals! Students in Maryland who qualify for reduced price meals and who wish to participate must reapply each year at MySchool Apps.com - Application For more information and How-To videos visit the Food Services website .
Breakfast:
Regular Price (All Levels) : $1.30
Reduced Price (All Levels): No Cost
Lunch:
Regular Price: $2.55 (Elementary), $2.80 (Middle and High)
Reduced Price (All Levels): No Cost
Additional Resources:
MySchoolBucks.com - For parents to make prepayments to your child's cafeteria account
- MySchoolBucks Explained English / Spanish
Maryland State Immunization Requirements for Students
Incoming Grade 7 students need to provide documentation of one Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) and one dose of Meningococcal (MCV4). Immunization and Vaccination Requirements
Maryland residents can gain access to their own immunization records in ImmuNet and print out the Maryland 896 form without having to go to their healthcare provider or local health department. Maryland MyIR (My Immunization Record) is a free website service (https://myirmobile.com) that allows consumers to view and print copies of their official vaccination records directly from ImmuNet. This information can then be presented to schools at the parent or guardian's discretion. Or contact your child’s health care provider for a copy of their immunization record.
Procedures for Parent and Community Volunteers
Montgomery County Public Schools requires school volunteers and partnership agencies to complete certain compliance measures in order to volunteer within our school district.
- Online Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect Training via their myMCPS Classroom/Canvas account
- Background check (dependent upon the type of volunteer service, per the Volunteers regulation and FAQ)
- COVID-19 Vaccination Attestation - NEW!
MCPS has created a step-by-step User-Guide (with pictures) on how to access create and access their myMCPS Classroom/Canvas account to complete the Online Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect Training module AND upload the Certificate of COVID-19 Vaccination from the state Department of Health.
The online course grade sheet will show a total of 183.3% for completion of both compliance modules. You can show the gradesheet as evidence of successful completion to schools and your name will appear on the MCPS volunteer roster after October 1.
MCPS is asking for a pdf copy of your vaccination certificate in order to upload it to this module, you can download a copy from Maryland MyIR (directions for completing this process are located in this support guide). As an alternative, you may also upload a copy of one of the following:
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Cabin John Middle School
Assistant School Administrator (6th Grade): Ms. Kimberly Trostle
Assistant Principal (7th Grade): Mr. Casey Siddons
Assistant Principal (8th Grade): Mr. Andrew (Andy) Lee
Main Office Phone: 240-406-1600
Fax: 240-740-4403
Guidance Counseling Office: 240-406-1560
Health Room: 240-406-1570
Attendance Office: 240-406-1599 (to leave a VM)
Please call CJMS to notify us of your child's absence.