The CMS Scoop
The Best Middle School in the Universe!
Volume 13, Number 17 - April 8, 2019
Welcome to the BEST Middle School in the Universe!
This is a big week for our 7th and 8th graders! We know they will do GREAT! We believe in them and know they will DO THEIR BEST! That's all we ask of them - work hard and do your best! #theygotthis #cmsisthebest #doyourbest #workhard #finishstrong
We are on a different lunch schedule for testing days. Your child will find out their testing room on Monday, April 8th. You are welcome to bring your child lunch, just please try and have it for your child during their lunch time. Breakfast will be free for all students all both days. Please encourage your children to get a good nights sleep and eat a good breakfast at home and/or at school. I also wanted to tell you we ask our students to turn OFF their cell phones and let the teachers hold them or place them on OFF in their backpacks. We do not want our students to keep them in their possession for security purposes. We appreciate your help with this matter.
The dates below are for the STAAR test, where they will be assessed on their learning. Please mark down these dates in your calendar so you can plan any appointments around them. Although April and May seem so far away, time will come quickly. We constantly tell our students, they need to go in after school for tutorials if they are having trouble or if they have any grades below an 80. Our teachers are available after school or before school for help. It is also extremely important for your child to be at school every day. If your child isn't in school, they aren't receiving instruction. If they are absent, it is important they stay after school to talk to their teachers about work they missed. If you have any questions regarding how your child is doing, please reach out to their teacher.
- 7th grade STAAR Writing - Tuesday, April 9th
- 8th grade STAAR Reading/Math - Tuesday/Wednesday, April 9th/10th
- 6th/7th grade STAAR Math/Reading - Monday/Tuesday, May 13th/14th
- 8th grade STAAR Math/Reading Retest - Monday/Tuesday, May 13th/14th
- 8th grade STAAR Science/Social Studies - Wednesday/Thursday, May 15th/16th
We will have next Cougartime as a reward for our students who have been following The Cougar Way on Friday, April 26th. Students who receive a referral or after school detention from Tuesday, April 2nd, until Thursday, April 25th will not participate in Cougartime. Also, any student who still has not completed their Summer Reading assignment will not be participating in Cougartime and will use that time to complete their project.
Upcoming 7th and 8th grade Registration - We have registered and input all student choices for incoming 7th and 8th graders. Counselors will send out a verification of choices selected in April. We will send out information when that occurs.
PTA Officers for 19-20 Needed - CMS PTA is looking for the following officer positions:
- President
- VP Concessions
- VP Volunteer Coordinator
- VP Membership
- Chair of Communications
- Chair of Teacher Appreciation
- Chair of Restaurant Fundraiser
Teacher Emails and Grades
If you cannot make it, please be on the lookout for teacher emails. Each teacher should be sending emails to you every two weeks regarding content, upcoming tests, assignments and projects. Also you should see one grade a week being entered into the grade book. Teachers updates grades on Monday by midnight so checking grades on Tuesday is something to encourage your child to do. Students can access Student Self-Serve below:
https://teams.hayscisd.net/selfserve/EntryPointHomeAction.do?parent=false
We also encourage all parents to update their Parent Self Serve as you can get updates and text messages for grades and absences. See below:
https://www.hayscisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=439
Our goal is to help you with whatever you need in a timely fashion. Our hope is to provide you with a response within 24 hours. If you feel you are not getting a response in a timely manner, please feel free to call or email me.
We are on Facebook! We post information regarding our upcoming events and showcase our evening events so please friend us @https://www.facebook.com/ChapaMS
We are also doing our best to tweet @Chapa_Cougars.
Thank you for your support and please let us know how we can help you!
Go Cougars!
Upcoming Events
STAAR Tests in April
- 7th grade STAAR Writing & 8th Grade STAAR Reading - Tuesday, April 9th
- 8th grade STAAR Math - Wednesday, April 10th
Whataburger Spirit Night - Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Come support CMS PTA and stop by Whataburger! Our cheer squad and Mariachi group will be there supporting CMS! Take a night off and enjoy some Whataburger while also donating to CMS PTA!
Taxpayer Tour Day - Wednesday, April 24th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - See the flyer below and RSVP to Angie Mendez if you are interested. This would be a great time to meet our Superintendent Dr. Wright and tour the campus.
STAAR Tests in May
- 6th/7th grade STAAR Math/Reading - Monday/Tuesday, May 13th/14th
- 8th grade STAAR Math/Reading Retest - Monday/Tuesday, May 13th/14th
- 8th grade STAAR Science/Social Studies - Wednesday/Thursday, May 15th/16th
Eighth Grade Dance Committee
Eighth Grade Dance -
For more information or to be placed on the dance committee, please contact Michelle Martinez at mg.martinez64@gmail.com or 512-785-1303 or Marisa Rivas at mrivas83@gmail.com or 651-324-8142. You can also like their Facebook page www.facebook.com/chapa8thgradedancefor updates.
Dreambox - to help your child that says they are BORED! :) Individual AND Class Incentives!
Did your child say they were bored at home?! Well, get them on Dreambox! This is an excellent way to play and learn. It's a math program that is an excellent use of time. We have math incentives for our students EVERY two weeks! Please take a look at the flyer below. For any questions regarding this program, please email your child's teacher.
Below is a quick link to get to CMS Dreambox. Login and password are student ID numbers.
Login and password are student ID number.
Support CMS PTA with Amazon Smile! - EASY!
Message from CMS PTA on how they can use your support! Thank you!
The CMS PTA is registered with Amazon Smile as a non-profit and they donate .5% of each purchase when customers select our organization on their Amazon Smile account. Please help us spread the word by sharing on social media if you can.
Below is the link.
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/06-1788405
Thank you,
CMS PTA
ELA and SS Reading Assignment
We want to thank all our parents who supported our Summer Reading Assignment. The purpose of the assignment was to get our students to read. Students who did not complete will not be participating in any Cougartime activities until it is completed. They will also be placed in Summer Reading tutoring during Clubs and Tutoring Time. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Sign Up for Late Bus!
To find the sign up, go to the CMS website.
Click on Cougar Zone
Click on Late Bus Sign Up.
Students may also sign up in the front office by talking to Mrs. Steeple.
District-Wide Cell Phone Policy
Dress Code
Bell Schedules
Family Recipe for Success
We continue to have our Family Recipe for Success and encourage you to come to as many family events you are able to attend. They are a ton of fun and most of them are free! Besides our family events, you are always welcome on our campus and we enjoy seeing parents, grandparents, and all extended family members during lunch.
Our Current Mindset - The Time is Now
April 15 - The Time is Now; 6.1
April 22 - The Time is Now; 6.2
April 29- The Time is Now; 6.3
May 20 - The Time is Now; 6.4
CMS Families - The Time is Now
7th Writing and 8th Math STAAR Test
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2019, 08:00 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
8th Reading STAAR TEST
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2019, 08:00 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
Whataburger Spirit Night
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019, 05:00 PM
Whataburger, Farm to Market 1626, Kyle, TX, USA
Taxpayer Tour Day
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2019, 11:00 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
6th/7th Math STAAR Test & 8th Math Re-Testers
Monday, May 13, 2019, 08:00 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
6th/7th Reading STAAR Test & 8th Reading Re-testers
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 08:00 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
8th SS STAAR Test
Thursday, May 16, 2019, 08:00 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
8th SC STAAR Test
Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 08:00 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
Chapa Middle School
Email: lisa.walls@hayscisd.net
Website: www.hayscisd.net/
Location: 3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, United States
Phone: (512) 268-8500
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChapaMS/
Twitter: @Chapa_Cougars