Middle School South News....
September 29, 2016
R.E.A.L. Panthers RESPECT~EXPLORE~ACHIEVE~LEAD
Message from Mrs. Hanna...
We are so happy to announce Middle School South will host R.E.A.L. Friends Week, October 3rd-7th. R.E.A.L. Friends Week is Middle School South's version of Grandparent's Day. This is an opportunity for students to bring that special someone to lunch (Grandparent, Parent, Aunt, Uncle, Special Friend). Middle School South will have student work displayed for R.E.A.L. Friends to see, and our "R.E.A.L. Panthers Read" Scholastic Book Fair will be open.
We will use the entire week for students to invite their R.E.A.L. Friends to lunch. To help with parking, traffic flow, and seating for lunch, we have divided the days up by last name.
Students with the last name:
A-E Monday
F- J Tuesday
K- O Wednesday
P- T Thursday
U-Z Friday
Lunch times are as followed:
Team 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 10:45-11:15
Team 6.1 11:10-11:40
Team 5.4 and 5.5 11:35-12:05
Team 6.2 and 6.3 12:00-12:30
Team 6.4 12:25-12:55
We hope to see everyone at our R.E.A.L. Friends Week!
If you have another email you would like for me to use or you would like to be removed from the Middle School South News...please email casey.hanna@cps.k12.ar.us.
Educationally Yours,
Casey Hanna
Principal, Cabot Middle School South
“R.E.A.L. Panthers Read“ Scholastic Book Fair
Reading for pleasure inside and outside of school has real and long-lasting benefits. It unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are. It will even help them get into college! Here’s what you can do to help children develop stronger reading skills and a love for reading:
· Set the example. Let children see you read.
· Have a collection of books in the home. Update this collection routinely to keep pace with changing tastes and reading skills. Talk about books and what your child is reading.
· Support our school’s Book Fair. Allow your children to choose their own books to read.
Our “R.E.A.L. Panthers Read“ Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read to our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits.
Book Fair dates: Tuesday, October 4th – Tuesday, October 11th
Shopping hours: 7:45 a.m. – 4:00
Before you visit the Book Fair, be sure to download the Book Fairs app to help you find the right books for your child. For more information, visit scholastic.com/apps/bookfairs.
If you are unable to attend in person, we invite you to visit our online Book Fair at scholastic.com/fair. We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our school.
Educationally Yours,
Casey Hanna
Cabot Homecoming Spirit Week
Cabot High School Homecoming is Friday, October 14th. We will have a 2:00 dismissal on the 14th and Homecoming Parade will begin at 3:30. To support our Cabot Panthers, Middle School South will have SPIRIT WEEK!
Monday-Sports Jersey Day
Tuesday-Crazy hair/hat Day
Wednesday-PJ day
Thursday-SuperHero Day
Friday- RED/WHITE spirit day
CAR RIDERS
**Avoid pulling into the front parking lot to grab your child. Students crossing in front of the car rider line is extremely dangerous. I ask that you continue to be patient and use the proper car rider line for your child's safety.
IMPORTANT DATES:
September:
30- PTO Fundraiser Ends
OCTOBER:
3rd-7th R.E.A.L. Friends Week
"R.E.A.L. Panthers Read" Scholastic Book Fair
7- Cabot Inspiration Run
8- Cabot Fest
11- 5th grade Space Camp Meeting 6:00-7:00 p.m. MSS Cafeteria
14- Cabot Homecoming
2:00 Dismissal
3:30 Homecoming parade
18- 2:00 Dismissal
P/T Conferences 2:45-7:00 p.m.
20- 2:00 Dismissal
P/T conferences 2:45-7:00 p.m.
21- No School
28- 5th grade Frontier Festival
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