Hello from Curtis Principal, Sonya Pitcock
Cougar families,
Thank you to PTA for sponsoring a great dance last week! We had a great time and appreciate all the support from our parents!
Just a reminder that our school day starts at 8:20 a.m. That means students need to be in their classroom at 8:20 a.m. Students not in the classroom by the time the tardy bell rings will be sent to the front office to get a pass and to document their first period tardy. We know traffic can sometimes be dense, but just a reminder that our doors open at 7:30 a.m. for student drop off. We are open for 50 minutes before the tardy bell to allow the traffic to be spread out to avoid congestion. Thank you for helping your students start their day off right by being on time.
Tomorrow, April 12, will be our second and last day of MAP testing in testing format. Students MUST bring their chromebooks from home to use for testing. All chromebooks need to be charged and ready to use for MAP. Students will report to their 2nd period class for Math and Language testing. Please help remind your students to bring their devices.
Spring Pictures will be on Thursday, April 21st. Students are expected to be in dress code for pictures so any dresses must be mid-thigh and tops must be in dress code as well.
Students and parents will have an opportunity to preview the courses they selected for next school year from April 18 – April 25. Please read more about the process here.
We hope everyone enjoys their day off on Friday, April 15!
Sincerely,
Sonya Pitcock
Principal, Curtis Middle School
Upcoming Events
April 11-12: Cheer Tryout Clinic
April 12: MAP testing
April 13: Cheer Tryouts
April 15: Staff & Student Holiday
April 21: Spring Pictures
April 25: NJHS Induction
April 26: 8th grade Celebration Field Trip
May 2 - May 6: Staff Appreciation Week
May 4: Algebra EOC
May 5: STAAR – Science 8
May 6: STAAR – Social Studies 8
May 10: STAAR – Math – 7 and 8
May 11: STAAR – Reading – 7 and 8
May 12-13: STAAR Makeups
May 16-19: Final Exams
May 20: Early release 12:35 p.m.
April Snack Donations!!!
Join us by donating a Spring themed snack for the April staff meeting.
Place a quick order through Amazon or shop on your own. Please place all Amazon orders by April 15th to ensure that the items arrive in time. Otherwise, any store purchased items can be dropped off to Brooke Eung at 881 Paradise Circle or to Lea Jasper at 913 Rivercrest Blvd on or before, Tuesday, April 19th. Please do not deliver items to CMS.
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Looking to get Involved? Join the Allen ISD School Health Council!
Are you interested in playing a vital role in our district-wide implementation of a coordinated school health program? Allen ISD is seeking parents who are interested in serving on the district’s School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). The SHAC plays an important role in strengthening the connection between health and learning while also assisting AISD in ensuring that local community values are reflected in health education instruction.
The Allen ISD SHAC is now accepting applications from parents, guardians, and community members. This is a one-year commitment beginning next school year with a total of four SHAC meetings.
Apply for the Allen ISD SHAC today! Click here for more details, criteria, and timelines.
Nominations are open for Standing Chair positions on the 2022-2023 Curtis PTA Board.
Forms are due by Monday, April 25.
Thank you for your interest!
Check out the standing committee chair descriptions on the Standing Rules here:
Complete the nomination form here:
Not a PTA Member? You can still join!
A HUGE thanks to the more than 500 who have already joined Curtis PTA! Students can join too.
Know an amazing volunteer?
Allen ISD Council of PTAs Citizenship Awards are given out to volunteers who give their time and effort to support our schools. These individuals are nominated because they go above and beyond what is expected and make a difference for our children.
Please use the following link to nominate one of the many people who help the Curtis Middle School community. You may nominate as many people as you would like and as often as you would like. The Google Form will stay active all school year.
https://forms.gle/ZwyfvFEM6yVbjD4A8
Don't Mess with Texas - Reusable Bag Contest
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Use Amazon Smile to Support Curtis PTA
Do you shop on Amazon? Use Amazon's Smile and support Curtis PTA!
AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your purchase to Curtis PTA when shopping Amazon.
Select your charity: PTA Texas Congress 201 Curtis Middle School
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Be sure to shop through AmazonSmile the next time you shop online. You’re still shopping with Amazon — you’re just doing good while buying what you need!
Please encourage grandparents, neighbors, and friends to support Curtis PTA by shopping through AmazonSmile too.
Do you shop at Kroger?
Log onto the Kroger website or stop by the customer service desk at any Kroger. Link your Kroger rewards card to Curtis Middle School.
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Get Involved - Volunteer!
When adults volunteer, all students benefit! There are many opportunities for parents and community members to get involved! Your help is needed! Complete the Volunteer Opportunities interest form and we will be in touch with you.
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Allen ISD Volunteer Application
Volunteers who work with AISD student groups and organizations will need to complete a volunteer application. These groups include, but are not limited to, PTA organizations, booster clubs, cheerleading squads, dance squads (athletic and fine arts) and any other AISD student organizations where adults will be working with students other than their own children at AISD sponsored events.
Click on this link to fill out the volunteer application: https://www.allenisd.org/Page/214
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