Colt Corner
Colleyville Middle School
August 21, 2020
Colts,
We made it! Week One of the 20-21 school year with remote learning is in the books. It has been a tiring week for all stakeholders as we get back into the swing of this school year. The essence of working together for our Colts has never been more important than it is now. Learning is a strenuous process and adding the component of helping our own Colt(s) while managing our daily lives can be a daunting task. We are in this together and if there is anything that we can do as a school community to help please don't hesitate to ask. Thank you for helping us lay the foundation this first week in order to have a successful school year. Let's continue to Build an Excellent School Together! I hope everyone gets some time to rest and recharge this weekend. Happy Friday!
David Arencibia, Ed.D.
CMS Principal
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UPCOMING DATES/EVENTS
August 21 - 8th Grade Cheer Practice - 3:45-5:30 (South Gym)
August 27 - CMS STARS Dance Team Practice - 3:30-5:30 (Vista Gym)
August 28 - CMS STARS Dance Team Practice - 3:30-5:30 (Vista Gym)
September 1 - CMS PTA Executive board mtg. & General PTA Meeting - 9am (Parr Park/Webex)
September 3 - CMS STARS Dance Team Practice - 3:30-5:30 (Vista Gym)
September 4 - CMS STARS Dance Team Practice - 3:30-5:30 (Vista Gym)
September 7 - Labor Day Observed. No School.
September 8 - First day of in-person learning. Remote learning continues for those that choose remote instruction.
Attn: 8th Grade Parents
Please click this link for more information.
STUDENT COUNCIL AT CMS
We Invite You to Join CMS 20-21 StuCo
Student Council at CMS is all about building leaders who positively impact our school, community, state, and nation. We would love for you to join us! If that sounds like something you are interested in becoming a part of, learn more and submit an application here. Thanks!
COLT TALK VIDEO
Counselor Corner For The Week Of August 24-28
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! CMS Counselors are so thrilled to start the academic year with all our new and returning Colts. Counselors are available for student check-in through virtual meetings now and and will also offer in-person sessions after Sept. 8th. Students can contact their counselor on our Request to See Counselor Form. Inaccuracies will be addressed within the first 10 days of school. Please see the appropriate school counselor below to email if needed or use the form to contact your counselor. Also, below is new information from our new Student Advocate Specialist, Mandy Ozuna, on how our staff will be supporting social emotional wellbeing and how you can do the same with some fun Character Dares for the family. Hope you have a great day!
Mrs. Lynn Brizzi (last names A-K) lynn.brizzi@gcisd.net
Mrs. Amy Bouchelle (last names L-Z) amy.bouchelle@gcisd.net
Mrs. Mandy Ozuna (Student Advocate) mandy.ozuna@gcisd.net
Character Strong
Our district has adopted Character Strong as a way to support the social/emotional wellbeing and character development of our students. You can learn more about this program on their website: https://www.characterstrong.com/. Teachers have already been supporting students’ social emotional wellness through their class lessons with Character Strong. As we build a strong connection with our community to support social emotional wellness, we will continue to share out the Family Character Dares for a great way to extend it into your home. Here is the latest!
Family Character Dare:
Linked here is some information about the format of these Dares.
Remote Bell Schedule
Nutrition Services Program
Nutrition Services Program
What type of meal service will be available for virtual students?
Students taking their courses in the virtual setting will have the opportunity to receive a weekly meal bundle. GCISD will offer a curbside (drive-thru) at Grapevine Middle, Cross Timbers Middle and Grapevine Elementary starting August 17. Parents may pick up 2 days worth of meals this day, and then on August 19, parents may pick up the meal bundles for 5 days worth of meals.
During 100% Virtual meal pick up will be from 9 am – 11 am & 4 pm – 5:30 pm every Wednesday
During In-Person and Virtual Learning meal pick up will be from 4 pm – 6 pm every
Wednesday
Any family may access whichever site is most convenient for them. Students do not have to be enrolled at the specific site where they are picking up the curbside meal bundle. Due to the rules and requirements of the National School Lunch Program, staff will need to record student ID numbers and will enter the student meals on a tablet. Students DO NOT have to be in the vehicle, but the parent/guardian must be prepared to provide an ID card, a school schedule, or a report card. Students are eligible for one student breakfast and one student lunch per day.
In accordance with program guidelines, the Free and Reduced application will be available online as part of skyward registration. The free and reduced application should be filled out electronically at www.schoollunchapp.com for those parents that still would like to complete a paper application, they may download an application on the website or stop by the Nutrition Services office at 5800 Colleyville Blvd. or stop by any campus for assistance.
To view the menu and more information regarding meals, visit our website.
More information on the Nutrition Services program may be viewed through the nutrition services website or by downloading the Meal Viewer app through the Apple or Android store.
CMS Athletic Wear
CMS Athletic Wear
*PLEASE READ BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER*
This is the Official Athletics apparel for CMS. All students are required to dress out as part of their academic grade when in-person learning resumes for your Colt.
Scholars will wear these everyday for Pre-athletics, Athletics and P.E. so you may consider purchasing a couple extras for laundry days. You will be contacted once your order is ready for pick up in Colleyville.
*DO NOT PAY FOR SHIPPING AS IT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED AND ORDERS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED*
by placing your order you agree to these terms
PTA Colt Connection
We invite you to sign up for the Colt Connection (our weekly parent e-newsletter), CMS Spirit Wear, join the PTA and indicate your volunteer areas of interest on one easy form!
From the link below, you can easily purchase:
- Join PTA (and be entered into the prize drawings!)
- Indicate volunteer area(s) of interest
- Purchase school supplies, choir packs and CMS pencil bags
- Purchase CMS Spirit Items
- Support PTA with a Ca$h for Colt$ donation, which is our only fundraiser for the year. All donations stay right here on campus and help fund programs like teacher mini-grants, campus beautification, StrengthsFinder, teacher appreciation events and more!
New this year: In addition to our online store we are also offering some new CMS Spirit Wear from the PTA through Bling it Boutique. Please note that this is a different Bling It Boutique than the athletics/booster club store offering athletic spirit wear:
https://www.blingitboutiquetx.com/cmsspiritwear
Here is why joining the PTA is important:
- CMS PTA supports our students and teachers during this unprecedented academic year, whether remotely or in-person
- CMS PTA provides student and teacher scholarships
- CMS PTA funds campus-wide appreciation events for teachers and staff
- CMS PTA funds campus improvements each year
Lori Stacy
PTA - New Spirit Wear this Year! 2020-2021
Click here to check out the new spirit wear for the 2020-2021 school year!
Attention CMS Dads!
As the Colleyville Middle School Dad's Club gains momentum, we are looking for easier and more direct ways to contact our awesome fathers for future volunteer opportunities.
If you are a dad, wanting to volunteer fill out the form on the link below. If you are a mom and want to fill this out for a dad, cool uncle, best grandpa, etc., please do!
We need you guys to help keep our school safe and fun!
If you have any questions about the program reach out to Todd Bargy at tmbargy@gmail.com .