Parents Weekly Newsletter
Fall 2021 Volume 11 (September 20, 2021)
The Doors of the School Open at 8:15
Picture Day is Coming!
IMPORTANT MESSAGE (TIKTOK CHALLENGE)
Parents, as we are still early in the school year, we want to take this opportunity to remind you to make sure your student is aware of behavior expectations at school. Please take time together to review the student handbook, which may be found online. It is important that students understand that violations of the student code conduct can result in suspension from school, tribunal hearings, and legal charges.
This is extremely important for students to understand as many are influenced or encouraged by behavior they see on social media. As such, we also wanted to use this opportunity to make you aware of a new social media challenge that has gone viral in our state and nation. A recent TikTok challenge is encouraging students to video-record themselves stealing, vandalizing, or defacing school property, particularly in school restrooms. Please know that this type of behavior will not be tolerated on our school campus. Any students found participating in this challenge at school will be required to pay restitution, and will also be suspended and referred to both law enforcement and to a tribunal hearing for additional disciplinary action.
We wanted to make you aware of this viral challenge and the severe consequences students will face if caught, so you can discuss the seriousness of this matter with your child. If we could give you one piece of advice, it would be to monitor your child’s social media presence regularly and remind him or her that their social media footprint has the potential to stay online forever meaning it could impact college admissions and career ambitions. We encourage you to have this important conversation with your student today.
Thank you for your understanding and as always, thank you for your continued support of our school.
CLMS Upcoming School Council Virtual Meeting Dates
Meeting dates are below and the will held virtually. Zoom links to the meetings will be sent out in the Parents Weekly Newsletter the week before each meeting. Your attendance is welcome.
CLICK ON THE SCHOOL COUNCIL LOGO UP TOP or CLICK ON THE FORM BELOW TO NOMINATE A PARENT
CLMS School Council Meeting Dates
September 30, 2021 @ 6:00
Principal Fred Richard is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: School Council Meeting (September 30, 2021, Meeting)
Time: Sep 30, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://newton-k12-ga-us.zoom.us/j/94267539980?pwd=Vm5rK1hLdlZxZVpicGtjYzdZazhZQT09
Meeting ID: 942 6753 9980
Passcode: 217820
Next Meeting:
November 12, 2021 @ 6:00
January 14, 2022 @ 6:00
February 11, 2022 @ 6:00
**Please note that meeting dates and times are subject to change. However, notification will be sent if such changes are necessary.
IXL Personalized Learning Online Learning Program
IXL is personalized learning! Used by more than 11 million students worldwide, IXL is proven to accelerate student achievement. With its comprehensive curriculum, actionable analytics, Real-Time Diagnostic, and personalized guidance, IXL is able to meet the unique needs of each learner.
Parent, each day at school during WLT-Wolverine Learning Time, all of our students are working within the IXL platform to build upon their learning skills. Please encourage your child to continue to work in the IXL platform while at home. Each month, our school will have a new goal to meet. Please ask your child what's our school goal for the month of September.
For more information on how your child is progressing in the IXL program, please contact your child's teacher.
COVID-19 Reporting Infomation
As we experienced last year, processes are continuously improved. Please watch the newsletter for any updates to this information.
School main number: 770-784-2934
- If your child is showing symptoms, please do not send them to school.
- Please communicate the status of your child to:
Attendance Secretary: Shannon Veasley: veasley.shannon@newton.k12.ga.us.
Communication is important to ensure that our records are updated and that the teachers are aware of your student's attendance.
WE ARE A NO PLACE FOR HATE SCHOOL
"STUDENTS, PLEASE BE REMINDED TO FOLLOW ALL SCHOOL RULES AND ALSO KNOW THAT WE ARE A NO-PLACE-FOR-HATE SCHOOL AND THAT NO FORM OF BULLYING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED, THEREFORE, KEEP YOUR HANDS AND YOUR COMMENTS TO YOURSELF".
Please speak with your child regarding Bullying, whether it's at school, on the bus or on social media. You and your child could face severe consequence if evidence points towards Bullying.
For more information at the NO PLACE FOR HATE campaign, please click on the link below, which will take you to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) website. Help us STUMP-OUT all forms of Bullying.
https://www.adl.org/who-we-are/our-organization/signature-programs/no-place-for-hate
October is STOMP-OUT BULLING MONTH. MORE INFORMATION TO COME. CHECKOUT THE WEBSITE. https://www.stompoutbullying.org/world-bullying-prevention-month
Digital Citizenship
Check it out: https://youtu.be/mbbuLFUSd0A
Free Tutoring for CLMS Students
Greetings Clements Middle School families,
Oxford College of Emory University is excited to offer the online Emory Reads tutoring program for the 2021-2022 school year. We've made some changes to improve the program. This year, we will only offer 1-on-1 tutoring. We want to better pair students with tutors who are skilled in their subject areas.
If your child needs a tutor, please fill out the form below by clicking on the link. Contact our school counselors for more details by calling 770-784-2934.
School Professional Counselors:
Ms. LaKeshia Ammons
Ms. Anika Griffin
Here's the link: https://forms.office.com/r/vqeypRQCgZ
Curriculum Night
Click on the Link Below for Parents Make the Difference Information
Parents Digital Resource Center
CLMS ATHLETICS and ACTIVITIES (SCHEDULES AND TICKETS SELLS)
Football: (Next game Away at Indian Creek, September 22, 2021) check with the football coach for details.
Girls Basketball Interest Meeting
For all girls interested in playing basketball there will be an interest meeting Tuesday, September 21st @ 5:30 pm via Zoom. Students should see their science teacher for Zoom link and more information or contact Coach Kala White at @770-784-2934.
CLMS SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK COMING SOON!
NO CELL PHONES
Students hear this message every morning during morning announcements.
Student Learning Portals and Parents Observer Option
https://newton.instructure.com/login/canvas
Parents, here is a great tool for you to see how your child is preforming in class, and much more. Contact your child teacher and asked them how you can become an Observer on Canvas so that you can see when assignments and homework are due, and more.
Student Walkers Document
Infinite Campus Parent Access (Please create and Use to Update Info and View Student Schedule)
https://campus.newton.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/parents/newton.jsp
What is PBIS and PBIS REWARDS
Read more by clicking here: https://www.pbis.org/pbis/getting-started
What is PBIS Rewards? Parents, please ask your child about PBIS Rewards and how it work.
Newton County School System Website
Contact Information
Website: https://cms.newtoncountyschools.org/
Location: 66 Jack Neely Road, Covington, GA, USA
Phone: 770-784-2934
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clementsmiddleschool