Currently at Caruso
09-27-16
Greetings Caruso Families,
Our Caruso Middle School PTO is a phenomenal organization! Please take a moment to view this link which highlights some of their many contributions from the past year.
Sincerely,
Brian Bullis
1st/FINAL Posting - National Walk to School Day, October 5th
On Wednesday, October 5, Caruso is participating in National Walk to School Day! We encourage all families to participate - no matter where you live, or how your child currently gets to school. For those who don’t live within walking distance, we are designating Mitchell Pool as a “Start Station,” where students (and their parents!) can meet to walk together to Caruso. We have invited members of the Deerfield Police Department and Deerfield Fire Department to join the walk as well.
Once students arrive at school, all walkers will be able to enter a raffle to win prizes donated by PTOs and local companies.
We hope to see you on the sidewalks on October 5!
1st Posting - Halloween Dress Reminders
Caruso will encourage students to express their creative sides and dress for Halloween while in school on Monday, October 31st.
Please be mindful of the impact of small group costumes. We want to promote the social-emotional well-being of all students. If your child is participating in a small group costume please remind them to consider others and not intentionally exclude anyone. Our student council will soon be announcing a Caruso school-wide costume theme for Halloween, should students wish to participate.
The following costume criteria must be followed. If it cannot be followed, parents will be contacted to bring alternate clothing for the student. Parents should have full knowledge of what their child will wear for school on October 31st.
Students can only apply make-up, spray colored hairspray, or put on costumes at home.
Students will not be permitted to wear any type of mask or any other costume that will obstruct the learning environment at school.
School rules for dress will apply. Students should not wear anything that has a sexual connotation or would be considered inappropriate dress, for example.
Students should respect political views and religious beliefs.
Costumes that promote graphic violence are discouraged.
Students should not use costume props of a violent nature, such as toy guns, toy knives, and/or toy swords, to name a few.
1st Posting – Picture Retakes – October 19th
Picture retakes will take place on October 19th. If your child was present but desires a retake be sure to bring the originals back in on this day (originals will be distributed soon). If your child was absent on the original picture day they just need to come with their completed order form. Additional forms can be obtained in the office.
2nd/FINAL Posting - Parent Advisory Committee
We need you! We are looking for 10-15 parents that are interested in joining our Caruso administrative team to launch the Caruso Parent Advisory Committee for 2016-17. The goals of this committee include:
Creating a two-way link between families and our instructional program.
Creating a continued dialogue with equity of voice and opportunity for action.
Incorporating many different perspectives, shared and divergent.
Creating a space for families to share feelings about change, meeting school goals, and the future of our school.
Providing a sounding board for our Caruso administrative team.
Supporting our CMS mission to engage, inspire, empower, and grow.
Here are the dates and times that we plan to meet together for this year:
- Wednesday, October 19, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 29, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 22, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 11, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Our meetings will be held in the Caruso Learning Commons.
Please click here by Friday, October 7, to express interest in joining this group.
2nd Posting - Student-Led Conference Sign-up
Caruso Middle School will once again be hosting student-led conferences, on November 21st and 22nd this year. You can follow this link to sign-up your child or children. If you encounter problems or have any questions please contact the front office for assistance. Sign-ups will close a week prior to conferences at which time you will need to call the front office if you need to sign-up or adjust a time.
4th Posting – 6th Grade Physicals (and Dental Forms)
By state law, 6th grade physicals must be turned in by Thursday, October 15. Failure to do so by that date will result in exclusion from school until the physical is submitted. If you have any questions please email our health assistant, Anna Ghukasyan, at aghukasyan@dps109.org.
Dental forms are not due until May but you are encouraged to turn those in as well to complete your state-required forms for the year. Please see the district website for details about required paperwork and vaccinations, or call Ms. Ghukasyan with any questions or concerns.
6th Posting - Yearbook Ordering Information
This year we are working with Jostens for our school yearbook. The yearbook is a great memory for middle schoolers as a keepsake of what their life was like during their time enjoyed at Caruso.
You can order a yearbook directly at www.jostensyearbooks.com or through our direct link http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01749750 or by phone at 1-877-767-5217.
Ordering MUST be done online- we do not accept cash or checks for the yearbook. The yearbook is $25.00 if you order before September 30th. After that, the price will increase.
Please keep in mind that yearbook is NOT a part of any fees you already paid- it is separate and optional to purchase. Don't let the memories fade away, order your yearbook today!
7th Posting - CMS Spirit Wear!
About us
Important Caruso/DPS109 Websites & Links
Email: bbullis@dps109.org
Website: http://caruso.dps109.org/
Location: 1801 Montgomery Rd, Deerfield, IL, United States
Phone: 847-945-8430
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarusoMiddleSchool
Twitter: @109Caruso