The CMS Scoop
The Best Middle School in the Universe!
Volume 13, Number 20 - May 6, 2019
Welcome to the BEST Middle School in the Universe!
We are only 1 week away until our STAAR test. Our students are in the final week of review. Each teacher has plans specifically to help them be successful for their test. The Time is Now for students to come in after school for help if they had trouble throughout the year or if they just want to make sure they are going to perform their best. We highly encourage all students to stay after school for extra help. The Time is Now for our students to also work hard and do their best. Please continue to reiterate we just want them to work hard every day.
The dates below are for the STAAR test, where they will be assessed on their learning. Our teachers are available after school or before school for help. It is also extremely important for your child to be at school every day. If your child isn't in school, they aren't receiving instruction. If they are absent, it is important they stay after school to talk to their teachers about work they missed. If you have any questions regarding how your child is doing, please reach out to their teacher. We will be on a different lunch schedule these days. Please stay tuned for the schedule soon.
- 6th/7th grade STAAR Math/Reading - Monday/Tuesday, May 13th/14th
- 8th grade STAAR Math/Reading Retest - Monday/Tuesday, May 13th/14th
- 8th grade STAAR Science/Social Studies - Wednesday/Thursday, May 15th/16th
We are searching for the following:
- Old sheets to cover the walls (versus using butcher paper). If you have any old sheets you would like to donate, please send to Lorie Steeple in the front office.
- Two volunteers for hallway monitoring during STAAR on May 13, 14, 15, 16 between 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Volunteers to make our STAAR snack bags anytime the week of May 6th
- Please email Lisa Walls at lisa.walls@hayscisd.net or text me at 512-222-8572 if you can help with any of the above.
Please see the letter below regarding End-of-Year Fun-n-Games. In order to help with our students staying focused, we having a month full of activities ending with our school carnival. Students must follow certain guidelines so make sure everyone reads the letter and knows the expectation. Students have received this letter and will continue to be reminded of the dates and expectations.
PTA Officers for 19-20 Needed - We are still in search of CMS PTA Officers for the following officer positions:
- President
- VP Concessions
- Chair of Communications
- Chair of Concessions
- Chair of Box Tops
Spring Finals Schedule - See below for our finals schedule. Teachers will be sending home information regarding their review.
Summer Reading 19-20 - Teachers will be sending out information regarding Summer Reading for the 19-20 school year. Teachers will also be handing out the information and reviewing the assignment in class as well. Please see the information below so that your child knows they need to turn it in when school begins. Please let us know if you need any help or have any questions.
Our goal is to help you with whatever you need in a timely fashion. Our hope is to provide you with a response within 24 hours. If you feel you are not getting a response in a timely manner, please feel free to call or email me.
We are on Facebook! We post information regarding our upcoming events and showcase our evening events so please friend us @https://www.facebook.com/ChapaMS
We are also doing our best to tweet @Chapa_Cougars.
Thank you for your support and please let us know how we can help you!
Go Cougars!
Upcoming Events
CMS Staff Appreciation Lunch - Please see below for a sign up for desserts. CMS PTA is taking care of the meal. Thank you for all you do to appreciate us!
STAAR Tests in May
- 6th/7th grade STAAR Math/Reading - Monday/Tuesday, May 13th/14th
- 8th grade STAAR Math/Reading Retest - Monday/Tuesday, May 13th/14th
- 8th grade STAAR Science/Social Studies - Wednesday/Thursday, May 15th/16th
End of Year Fun-N-Games List of Activities
Wednesday, May 8th - Cougar Ball - 8th grade-1st pd; 3rd pd-6th grade; 7th period-7th grade
Friday, May 17th - Volleyball; Chapa Activity Schedule
Thursday, May 23rd - Cougar Trivia - 8th grade-2nd; 5th period-6th grade; 6th period-7th grade
Thursday, May 30th - 6/7 FS Dodgeball - Chapa Activity Schedule
Friday, May 31st - Awards Assembly - altered schedule
Monday, June 3rd and 4th - Finals - altered schedule
Tuesday, June 4th - F/S Basketball Game - altered schedule
Wednesday, June 5th - Carnival
End of Year Carnival! Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Chapa will be hosting a carnival for the students on the last day of school, Wednesday June 5, 2019. We would love to have volunteers help with concessions and other activities. Please sign up for a shift or hang out as long as you want! It is sure to be a fun day!
Dreambox - to help your child that says they are BORED! :) Individual AND Class Incentives! The LAST one is coming up on May 17th!
Did your child say they were bored at home?! Well, get them on Dreambox! This is an excellent way to play and learn. It's a math program that is an excellent use of time. We have math incentives for our students EVERY two weeks! Please take a look at the flyer below. For any questions regarding this program, please email your child's teacher.
Below is a quick link to get to CMS Dreambox. Login and password are student ID numbers.
Login and password are student ID number.
Support CMS PTA with Amazon Smile! - EASY!
Message from CMS PTA on how they can use your support! Thank you!
The CMS PTA is registered with Amazon Smile as a non-profit and they donate .5% of each purchase when customers select our organization on their Amazon Smile account. Please help us spread the word by sharing on social media if you can.
Below is the link.
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/06-1788405
Thank you,
CMS PTA
ELA and SS Reading Assignment for 19-20
Please see the information for our new summer reading assignment.
Sign Up for Late Bus!
To find the sign up, go to the CMS website.
Click on Cougar Zone
Click on Late Bus Sign Up.
Students may also sign up in the front office by talking to Mrs. Steeple.
District-Wide Cell Phone Policy
Dress Code
Bell Schedules
Our Current Mindset - The Time is Now
April 15 - The Time is Now; 6.1
April 22 - The Time is Now; 6.2
April 29- The Time is Now; 6.3
May 20 - The Time is Now; 6.4
CMS Families - The Time is Now
“The time is now to...”.
Thanks to our CMS community for helping our students set goals!
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Lunch - hosted by CMS PTA
On Thursday May 9 there will be a lunch for teachers and staff. The meal will be provided. We just need desserts! Please sign up to bring your favorite dessert! Items can be sent with your student or dropped off before 4 pm any day before or by 10am on Thursday morning.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090544a4ae2daa8-teacherstaff5
Thursday, May 9, 2019, 10:45 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
6th/7th Math STAAR Test & 8th Math Re-Testers
Monday, May 13, 2019, 08:00 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
6th/7th Reading STAAR Test & 8th Reading Re-testers
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 08:00 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
8th SS STAAR Test
Thursday, May 16, 2019, 08:00 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
8th SC STAAR Test
Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 08:00 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
Award's Assembly
Friday, May 31, 2019, 08:15 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
Chapa Middle School
Email: lisa.walls@hayscisd.net
Website: www.hayscisd.net/
Location: 3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, United States
Phone: (512) 268-8500
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChapaMS/
Twitter: @Chapa_Cougars