CMS Thursday Notice
April 28, 2022
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
Friday, April 29: CMS School-wide PAJAMA DAY!!
Friday, May 6: Staff vs 5th, 6th, & 7th Grade Basketball Game, 1:00 pm
Saturday, May 7: Fundraiser Pick Up Day!
May 11-27: SBAC Testing Window for Grades 3-8
Monday, May 16: TWO-HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday, May 26: Spring Concert, 2:00 & 7:00 pm
Friday, May 27: "Pie in the Face" All School Meeting
Now Hear This!!
Administrative Professional Day!
Yesterday CMS celebrated the one and only Susan Mathews, the best Administrative Professional EVER! Susan was showered with flowers, posters, cards, hugs and love from the entire CMS Community. Happy Day Susan, WE LOVE YOU!
CMS Staff vs. 5th, 6th & 7th Grade Basketball Game
TIME: 1:00 PM
PLACE: CMS OUTDOOR BASKETBALL COURT
The game will be played on the Basketball Court behind the CMS field. Parents and guests welcome. Since classes will be sitting on the grass watching the game, It is recommended they bring towels or blankets to sit on.
In the event of rain, a new date will be scheduled.
SBAC Testing for Grades 3-8
The SBAC testing window is from May 11 to May 27. Your child will be taking ELA and Math assessments during this window. 5th and 8th graders will also take a Science assessment.
The Smarter Balanced assessment system provides accurate measures of achievement and growth while challenging students to think critically and solve real-world problems. A core principle of the Smarter Balanced system is equity and accessibility for students.
Yearbook News!
ATTENTION PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN GRADES K-4 AND 6-7! (NOT 5 & 8)
DON'T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOKS! Ordering ends May 1, 2022. To place your order, please click on the Coffeepond link below. The password is cmsyb2022.
https://www.coffeepond.com/?fbclid=IwAR2jNtZplJUwpDBRCvmEUx23RR7ewNdB_9LfHgeG7gh0fu1xooWU2h_KXA4
ALSO,
There's still time to submit:
- 5TH grade baby photos for the "Guess That Baby" Page"
- Yearbook Ads
Everything must be submitted by May 1, 2022.
Are You Ready For Some Pie-In-The-Face Fun?
To join the fun, simply purchase raffle tickets to win a chance to "PIE" Mr. T, Mr. Smith, Mr. Nunes, Mr. Cingari or Mr. McGee! The cost of one raffle ticket is $1.00 – buy as many as you like. Tickets will be separated by "victim," and there will be separate drawings for each! You designate who you would like to "pie" on the order form. Choose one or choose them all!
The PIE-ING will take place at an All School Meeting on Friday, May 27!
Ticket orders forms are going home with students today.
Visiting Artist
Yesterday CMS 3rd graders were treated to an amazing workshop with artist 5ivefingaz. The 3rd grade hallway was transformed into an art gallery filled with the bright colors of the students' creative artwork.
SPECIAL THANKS TO 5ivefingaz for giving our students a magical and memorable experience!
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Dear Parents,
The CMS PTA is looking for volunteers to help with the CMS Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Monday, May 2, 2022. For more information and to sign-up, please go to:
CMS Miniature Building Replicas
The PTA is selling CMS miniature building replicas produced by Cat's Meow. It's your chance to own a keepsake of our special building on Concord Street. The wooden building measures 2 7/8 inches by 8 inches and features the history of our building on the backside. The CMS K-8 wooden models cost $18 each. Pre-orders are now being delivered, but there's still time for you to get one. Simply send in your check in the amount of $18 payable to "CMS PTA" in an envelope labeled "CMS Miniature." In the envelope, please include your child's name and classroom. Supplies are limited, order yours today!
Braided Bread, Cake Roll and Cookie Dough Fundraiser!
Ordering is now closed.
Similar to our Fall pie fundraiser, these yummy treats will be delivered and picked up on May 7 at CMS. More info regarding timing to follow.
Save the Date!
We are excited and proud to announce that we will have a Spring Concert on Thursday May 26 at 2pm and 7pm. We will be featuring the band, chorus, and orchestra in grades 4 through 8. Please stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the date!
Please feel free to contact Ms. Murray and/or Mr. Nunes with questions!
Show CMS Some Love!
Board & Brush creative studio is sponsoring a Teacher Appreciation Week promotion on facebook.
Here's how it works: Click on the link below. You will find contest information in the post. You simply vote for your favorite local school by scrolling through the comments until you find your favorite school (CMS is listed as Columbus Magnet School by the way) and hit "like." Encourage friends and family to vote too! The 2 schools receiving the most votes will receive $15 gift certificates for all faculty and staff, as well as gift certificates for two FREE projects to decorate our school! Winners will be selected on Monday, May 9.
NPS Food Service Information Session
Step Into Kindergarten
A student's first experience in kindergarten is such an exciting time! Want to know more about Kindergarten in Norwalk? Check out this video narrated by Education Administrator for Early Childhood Amaris Melendez. (Link below.)
Carousel of Reading First Book Event
Norwalk Public Schools in collaboration with NFEP, NFT, NASA and UPSEU are partnering with First Book to work together to bring 40,000 brand new books to families in Norwalk. The Carousel of Reading First Book event will take place on Saturday, May 21 from 11am to 3pm at Norwalk High School, 23 Calvin Murphy Drive.
This fun event will feature free books for children of all ages including new releases and best sellers. There is no cost to attend. For the convenience of our families, a shuttle bus to and from the event will be provided from the South Norwalk area.
Storytellers will be onsite along with authors, a DJ, food trucks, snacks and popcorn, a photo booth, local vendors, partners and more! Representatives from each school across the district will also be there showcasing their school spirit.
“This exciting collaboration between NPS and Norwalk unions will not only allow us to enrich our classroom libraries, but also to support libraries in homes across Norwalk. Teachers and families will have the opportunity to select books from an array of titles and genres, inspiring a love for reading, and the ability to explore new topics, people, cultures and adventure,” said NPS Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella.
First Book is an international nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to working with educators, paraprofessionals, and program leaders like you to provide brand new, free and low-cost books to kids from low-income families. Since 1992, First Book has distributed more than 100 million new books to thousands of schools and community programs nationwide that work directly with children in need.