Currently at Caruso
08-22-16
Greetings Caruso Families,
We are off and running! Thank you for sending us children who were energized, on-time, and most importantly, ready to learn, during our opening day.
Fall MAP testing will take place on Monday, August 29th and Tuesday, August 30th. We are excited to continue using this assessment tool as it allows us to continuously monitor student growth and achievement. Please make sure you child is on time with a charged Chromebook and ready to do their best!
Also, I promise the frequency of Currently at Caruso communications will decrease as we get past the opening days of the school year!
Sincerely,
Brian Bullis
1st 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!
1st/FINAL Posting - Student Cell Phone Expectations
Please reinforce the following expectations with your child as we kick-off the new year:
- Cell phones are expected to be turned off and in student lockers from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
- Exceptions to this expectation are if a teacher gives explicit permission to use a cell phone in their specific classroom.
- If the student needs to call home during the school day they can come to the main office.
- If your child ever calls or texts you from their cell phone to share that they are feeling sick, please instruct them to go to the nurse and they can call you from there.
- Also, please refrain from texting or calling your child during the school day.
If a student does not meet our cell phone expectations the following consequences will be applied:
First time: student conference (warning)—student picks up cell phone at the end of the day
Second time: student conference, lunch detention, parent picks up cell phone from the school
Third time (or more): student conference, two lunch detentions, parent picks up cell phone from the school
1st/FINAL Posting – Fall Athletics
If your child plans to participate in fall athletics, be sure the proper paperwork has been completed and returned to the Caruso front office. You can click this link for information regarding sports physical forms, the interscholastic participation form, and an acknowledgment of receipt of concussion/head injury materials. These materials need to be turned in PRIOR to student participation in any tryout or practice.
1st/FINAL Posting – Student Announcements
Want to stay in the know with Student Announcements? If so, please stay tuned to our CMS Student Announcements page on Edmodo!
In order for Parents to "see" CMS Student Announcements, their child must "join" the group. Please have a conversation with your child about joining the CMS Student Announcements on Edmodo.
You may sign-up for alerts through your settings page if you want email notifications.
1st/FINAL Posting – Parking Lot – Speed Limits and Cell Phones
In the opening weeks of school please be aware that there will likely be a police presence to monitor parking lot safety. As a reminder; using handheld cell phones in school zones is against the law. Also, be sure to abide by school zone speed limits and parking zones. The other big area that our police officers target is bus stop arm violations. Police will ticket drivers for any of these violations.
1st/FINAL Posting - Picture Day is on Thursday, September 8th in the A.M.
Caruso Picture Day is on Thursday, September 8th. Order forms will be distributed to all students prior to this date. All students will be required to take a picture for yearbook purposes, but if you want a memento of the 2016-2017 school year, then feel free to make a purchase. Please ensure your child dresses appropriately for this event.
2nd/UPDATED and FINAL Posting - Open House is on Thursday, September 1st from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Open House 2016 is on Thursday, September 1st. We look forward to seeing you! Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and “1st period” will begin at 7:00. You may click here for the evening's schedule.
2nd Posting - 6th Grade Bash
ATTENTION ALL 6TH GRADERS
Don't miss the annual "Welcome to Caruso 6th Grade Bash"
Friday, September 9th 7:00pm - 8:15pm in the Caruso Middle School Gym
The cost is only $10 - includes pizza, beverage, dessert & DJ
**MUST PURCHASE TICKET ON REVTRAK**
https://carusomspto.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=6th_grade_bash
Parents please help out by volunteering or baking NUT FREE treats
Volunteers please contact Susan Jensen
Bakers please contact Danielle Fern
2nd/FINAL Posting - Caruso Lunch Volunteers Needed!!
> www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0E4DADAB2AAAFF2-caruso1
2nd/FINAL Posting - PTO Membership
It's time to sign up for 2016-2017 Caruso PTO Membership!! Membership to the PTO includes The Caruso Caller online and two registration key codes for The Caruso Caller app. This means you can access it any time from your smartphone, tablet, or computer! Also, you can make changes to your contact information at any time during the school year and those changes are automatically updated in the Caller! Once again, paper copies of The Caller may be printed from your Carusopto.org account but will not be distributed by the PTO.This is what we need you to do:
1. Go to http://www.carusopto.org.
2. If you are a returning user of carusopto.org, login and skip to #4. If you are new to Caruso or did not have a carusopto.org account last year, you need to click on create your account (located under WELCOME NEW VISITORS on the left side of the home page).
3. After entering your information and clicking continue, select change (next to my profile) to add more parent information. *If you do not want to be in the Caruso Caller (directory), click the appropriate button at this time.
4. You must add your student's information to be listed in the Caruso Caller. To add student(s), select My Info at the top of the page and select My Student. Then select add new student and enter the information.
5. Now, pay your Caruso PTO Membership dues (order button is on the middle of carusopto.orghome page--to get to the Home page, click the Home button tab at the top left of your screen). PTO Dues are $25 and include the STUDENT DIRECTORY (CARUSO CALLER) for 2016-2017. This includes 2 smartphone apps and computer access to the directory. Access for additional devices may be purchased here as well.
7. After you pay your dues, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and register the directory app.
**Families with students attending DHS, South Park, or Wilmot: You can link all of you Paperless PTO accounts on one app. Under settings, select account setup and then select add new account. This will allow you to enter the key code for Caruso.
**Please note that when when entering information in your Paperless PTO App, press NEXT on the keypad to move from one section to the next. When you are done, hit DONE.
**Please take a moment to review all of your information and make sure everything is correct. If you need to edit any information, you may do so under the "My Info" tab on the website.
The Caruso Caller (directory) may be found in the "My Info" drop down menu.
It’s easy! Please sign up by Friday, September 2nd.
Questions? Contact Debbie Keller debikeller@comcast.net or Kristin Fine k2fine@comcast.net.
2nd Posting - CMS Spirit Wear!
3rd/FINAL Posting - Caruso’s New PTO Lunch Program is MARLA’S!
Online Ordering began August 12th
First Day of Lunch August 23rd
Lunch will continue to be available 5 days a week with many options each day.
Order lunches up to one week in advance.
There will be fun treats every Friday. Twice a month the treats will benefit Show Choir (same as the icy cool days).
Go to https://marlaslunch.orderlunches.com. Click on register. The school password is CMS299.
THERE WILL NO LONGER BE EXTRA LUNCHES AVAILABLE FOR SALE EACH DAY.
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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