CMS Thursday Notice
May 19, 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
May 11-27: SBAC Testing Window for Grades 3-8
Friday, May 20: Hat & Hoodie Spirit Day
Thursday, May 26: Spring Concert, 1:30 & 7:00 pm
Friday, May 27: "Pie in the Face" All School Meeting
Monday, May 30: Memorial Day - School Holiday
Friday, June 3: Field Day for Grades K-5
Friday, June 3: 5th Grade Dance, 6:00-9:00 pm
Sunday, June 5: "Farewell to Concord Street" Celebration
Wednesday, June 8: KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION, 9:45 am.
Monday, June 13: Give Back Night at Mr. Frosty's, 6:00-9:00 pm
Wednesday, June 15: Middle School Moving Up, 5:00-5:30 pm
Thursday, June 16: Fifth Grade Moving Up, 9:30-11:00 am
Friday, June 17: Last Day of School
Tomorrow is Hat & Hoodie Spirit Day!
CMS Kindergarten Orientation
Save the Date!
We can't wait to welcome our new kindergarten students into the CMS community! CMS will hold a Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, June 8, 9:45-10:45 am. More information to follow.Parents of Incoming Students Please Note:
Our office has been notified that several of our new student registrations have not been completed. (This applies to all grade levels.) The district is looking to have all outstanding registrations completed. The deadline for CMS registrations is Monday, May 23, 2022.Your child's enrollment at CMS will not be activated until registration is complete. If you have questions about registration, please contact the NPS Family Center at 203-854-4100 or visit: https://www.norwalkps.org/552461_3
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!
The Victims!
Invention Convention & History Day Update!
The Invention Convention State Finals took place virtually last Sunday, May 15. Students from CMS who were recognized were Serah Daniels and Vivian Balasz.
In History Day news: Gianna Britell and Ainsley Wikander (7th grade) were honored with a Spotlight Award at the Board of Education meeting this Tuesday evening for placing first in the virtual Fairfield Regional History Day contest. Congratulations girls!
Serah Daniels
Serah is a 4th grade student who won a special Category Award in Manufacturing and Tools for her invention "The One and Done Kitchen Utensil"! Way to go, Serah!
(Serah with her invention: an all-in-one tool for baking that measures, pours, and mixes just by using one utensil!)
Vivian Balasz
CMS Spring Concert
We are excited and proud to announce that we will have a Spring Concert on Thursday May 26 at 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm. 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!
SPECIAL NOTES:
Permission slips to participate in the concert have been sent home and should have been returned. If you need a another one please see Ms Murray.
Please feel free to contact Ms. Murray and/or Mr. Nunes with questions!
Farewell Concord Celebration!
Mr. Frosty's Give Back Night!
CMS Middle School Art on Display at Silvermine Arts Center
Proud is an understatement. Here is just a sampling of the incredible art work that is on display at the Silvermine Arts Center created by the talented artists in Ms. Peri's Art Club. Go see it for yourself. The amazing exhibit will be there until May 27th!
CMS 5th Grade Dance!
THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR ALL CMS 5TH GRADERS!
We are SO EXCITED to have one last hurrah to celebrate our 5th graders! There is no cost to attend! There will be a fun photo booth, DJ, food and many surprises!
PLEASE RSVP to Jill Dunn at JTLDUNN@GMAIL.com so we know who’s coming!
CMS Staff vs. Student Basketball Game!!!!!!!! The Rain Didn't Dampen Our Fun!
The CMS School Store is Back!
School Store Schedule:
Monday: Kindergarten
Tuesday, 1st & 2nd Grade (in 1st Grade hallway)
Wednesday: Grade 3 & 4
Thursday: Grade 5
Friday: Middle School
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.
Don't Forget! FREE BOOKS!
The Carousel of Reading "First Book Initiative"
If your family loves FREE NEW BOOKS, food trucks, music, storytelling, live author reads, touch-a-truck and more, join the fun on Saturday, May 21 at Norwalk High School for the First Book event from 11am-3pm!