Middle School South News....
April 16, 2018
PTO NEWS...
PTO Fundraiser BLOCK PARTY!!!!
Friday, April 20th
3:20 pm - 5:30 pm
Cost: $5.00
(includes a hot dog and a drink!)
Stay after school and hang out with your friends! We will have a DJ and both gyms will be opened for playing basketball and volleyball! Four square and other yard games will be played in the back courtyard! Concessions will be sold (candy, popcorn, etc.). Kona Ice will be there also!!! Parents will need to sign permission slip for attendance. Admission fee of $5.00 by Friday, April 20th.
Pick up will be in the front of the building promptly at 5:30 pm. Parents will need to have car rider signs for student pick-up.
Message from Mrs. Hanna...
MSS had a wonderful week of testing! We are so proud of the hard work each student had during testing time.
Now that testing is complete, school is still in session. We have 29 instructional days to get students ready for the next grade level and we are going to finish the year STRONG!
We also have numerous events and activities planned.
Track and field:
5th grade...Thursday, April 26th
6th grade...Friday, April 27th
Information below about the MSS Talent Show on Tuesday May 15th, 5th grade 9:00 A.M. 6th grade 1:00 P.M.
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Educationally Yours,
Casey Hanna
Principal, Cabot Middle School South
Cabot Middle School South Student Talent Shows
Tuesday May 15th
5th grade 9:00 A.M. 6th grade 1:00 P.M.
Audition Registration Guidelines
1) Each student must present their talent in front of peers and teacher as an audition. This is expected to be an act that has been practiced and completely ready on that day. Students are responsible to bring all music, props, etc. needed for their audition.
2) Solo acts will be given a numerical score in two categories-Talent Ability and Stage Presence. Group acts will also be given a score based on ability to perform together as a group, each one knowing their part. Please see scoring rubric on back.
3) The talent show will be limited to the top scoring acts for time purposes. Each act is allowed a maximum of 4 minutes.
4) All members of group acts must turn in a registration form signed by student and parent/guardian. Once your group has auditioned, you will not be allowed to add new members or make substitutions to people in your group.
5) Singers must use accompaniment (karaoke) tracks only. We want to hear the student’s voice, not the original artist.
6) Songs being used for any performance should only have language appropriate for a middle school classroom. You must attach a copy of lyrics to this registration form for approval.
7) Dance should be appropriate for middle school classroom. Any moves that are questionable need to be approved by your music teacher before your audition.
8) All clothing/costumes/props should meet the guidelines set forth in student handbook.
9) All registration forms must be turned in by Monday, May 7th. Auditions will be held May 8-10th during your Essentials class time.
SECURITY UPDATES
LOST AND FOUND
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
News from the CMSS Counseling Center:
The mission of the Cabot Middle School South’s Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career and personal/social development of all students. School counselors partner with other educators, parents/guardians and the community support of the total educational program.
Jana Terrell, 5th Grade Counselor: jana.terrell@cps.k12.ar.us
Nicole True, 6th Grade Counselor: nicole.true@cps.k12.ar.us
Please let us know how we can help your child at CMSS.
IMPORTANT DATES:
APRIL:
16- Progress Reports will be sent home fro 4th 9 weeks
20- PTO Appreciation
6th Grade REAL Panther
One School One Book Kick-off
26- 5th grade track and field
27- 6th grade track and field
5th grade PRIDE Celebration
MAY:
4- 6th Grade REAL Panther
SPACE CAMP
May 7th-11th Teacher Appreciation Week
11- 5th grade REAL Panther
15- Talent Show 5th grade 9:00-10:00 6th grade 1:00-2:00
16- JHS Tours
18- CHS Graduation
24- Last Day of School
SAVE THE DATES
5th grade...Thursday, April 26th
6th grade...Friday, April 27th
Free and Reduced Form is now available online!
Parents can now fill out free and reduced forms online! Check this out:
http://www.cabotschools.org/administration/food-services/free-and-reduced-price-meals
BOX TOPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH
Remember to collect those BOX TOPS over the summer to help your upcoming class win some cool prizes!
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CABOT SCHOOLS APP!
Cabot Public Schools is proud to debut its new mobile app.
The app gives parents, students, staff and patrons direct and immediate access to school news, notifications, student info, resources and much more!
All this information is available in one place and right at your fingertips. It’s also free and just a single download away.
The free official Cabot Public Schools app is available right now in the App Store for iPhones and on Google Play for Android users.
If you have an iPhone, to get started visit the App Store and search for Cabot Public Schools or Cabot School District. Once you find it, just click on it to download the app to your phone.
If you have an Android phone, you’ll go to Google Play, and again either search Cabot Public Schools or Cabot School District and download it to your phone.
Once it’s downloaded, you’ll want to explore all the features available. It’s a great place to stay connected.
• Keep up-to-date on the district’s top news stories
• Customize your app to follow and get notifications from the district and/or school(s) of your choice
• Calendar of school events
• Find contact and staff information on each school and departments
• Access student information, grades, upcoming assignments, and cafeteria balances
• If you’re new to the district, find your school and your student’s bus route
• Lunch menus
• Pay cafeteria balances
• Resources for students, parents, faculty and staff
• Provide feedback, suggestions or contact the superintendent
Our new Cabot Public Schools app also automatically translates all this information into more than 50 languages. All you have to do is go to the Settings Icon and select your preferred language.
If you’re not able to download the app, don’t worry. We'll still continue distributing all our information just like we have before through social media, phone calls, texts, emails, website, school announcements, and newsletters. This new app is just another tool to help us connect with you.
*We encourage you to always follow the district (Cabot Public Schools) to keep up-to-date on important information.
Middle School South
Email: casey.hanna@cps.k12.ar.us
Website: http://www.cabotschools.org/schools/cabot-middle-school-south
Location: 2555 Kerr Station Road, Cabot, AR, United States
Phone: 501-743-3570
Facebook: facebook.com/Cabotmiddleschoolsouth
Twitter: @CMSSouth