Principal's Corner; Ms. Sonya Pitcock
Cougar Families,
Our year is continuing smoothly and we are already almost to the end of the first 6 weeks. Our athletic teams have started games with a great opening to their seasons. Our cheerleaders look great supporting our teams. We have had Newsies Musical auditions and have cast over 80 students in the musical. Fine arts sectionals, accelerated instruction tutoring, MAP testing, content tutoring and clubs have all started as well! We are rockin’ and rollin’ and are very excited to see so many students involved in so many things!
Fall Pictures went well and, hopefully, everyone had the opportunity to order pictures digitally. We will have picture retakes on Friday, September 23 for anyone who was absent or who’s picture didn’t turn out well.
The CMS Yearbook is now on sale to pre-order for the lowest price of the year. The sale ends on 9/16 so don’t miss out! Order here > https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01019894
Our STEAM field trips are coming up, with 8th graders going September 28-30 and 7th graders going October 5-7. More details will be shared closer to the dates of the field trip.
Have a wonderful week,
Sonya Pitcock
Counselor’s Corner
7th grade – Counseling has been doing quick ‘minute meetings’ with our 7th graders. This is just a way to get to know our 7th graders as they are all new to our campus this year. The survey is just some questions regarding the transition to middle school and a brief informal introduction, 1 on 1 or in smaller groups, with their alpha counselor.
8th grade - In accordance with House Bill 1386 (Suicide Prevention Education), Curtis Middle School 8th graders will view "SOS: Get into the Act" refresher video this week during their Tracks classes on either 9/14 or 9/15. This video reviews information they viewed last year and encourages students to act when they become aware of a friend struggling with depression or suicidal ideation.
Questions about the video may be directed to the Curtis Middle school Counselors page
Counselor A-G - Loren Clanton
Counselor H-O - Crystal Wright
Counselor P-Z - Trebreh Benjamin
Upcoming Events
September 15: Spirit Night at Raising Canes
September 19: Staff Development Day / Student Holiday (NO School)
September 23: Fall Picture Retakes
October 3: Spirit Night - Dinners by Delaine (Pickup on 10/11)
October 7: End of 1st Grading Period
October 17 through 21: Fall Break/Student Holiday
October 31-November 5: Moon Beam Bakery Spirit Week
UPDATE! Spirit Wear Orders
Thank you to everyone who placed orders for spirit wear. All orders will be delivered to your student’s TRACKS teacher mid to late September.
Thank you for supporting PTA! Questions?
Please email spiritwear@CurtisCougarPTA.org
Copy Room Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help make copies. The CMS Staff greatly appreciates your help!
https://curtisptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/98199
Please be sure you have completed your annual Allen ISD volunteer application and background check in order to volunteer. CLICK HERE for application.
Calling all Parents - we need your help!
Parents - we are seeking your support! If you attend a Curtis Middle School football or volleyball game, we would love to leverage the great photos that are captured to showcase in our CMS 2022-2023 yearbook.
Please email your pictures directly to stacy.trotter@allenisd.org
Student Devices
Curtis Middle School pictures
Picture Day is ALL PAPERLESS! No order forms & no proofs.
Parents will be emailed a QR code to order photos, in case parent does not receive the email, they may order pictures using this link, https://vando.magequix.com/g1000952104
IF parents wait until after the photos are uploaded to preview/order their student's photo, it will ask them for an online code (to keep each image secure!). The online code is their student ID number. Questions? email support@traditionsportraits.com
Picture Re-Takes will be September 23rd for all students who were absent on picture day and for students who purchased a photo but are unhappy with it. If a student misses both days, they will not be featured in the yearbook.
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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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Curtis PTA Volunteers - Get Involved!
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.
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
Know an amazing volunteer?
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
