Colt Corner
#TeamCMS
November 3, 2017
Dear Colts,
Can you believe that there are only ten school days left before our students are on Thanksgiving break?! At CMS we have so much to be thankful for and it is evident daily in our halls and classrooms. Just recently our band program had all district auditions where 36 CMS band students became members of the GCISD All-District Band, which was the most around! On Tuesday, our 8th grade Volleyball C team brought home a district championship, and our 7th grade A & B Football teams will take on GMS next week for a shot at their own district championships. More than all of the honors, we are thankful for our hard working staff and students that work diligently so that our Colts have a great experience at CMS!
BEST,
David Arencibia, Ed.D.
CMS Principal
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PUBLIC OPINION OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS REACHES ALL-TIME HIGH!
The percentage of Americans who give their community's public schools an A grade is its highest in more than 40 years of PDK polling. Click here for the full story. We appreciate all your support in helping CMS be one of the BEST around for our students!
Upcoming Parent Technology Academy Sessions:
Internet Safety
A presentation for parents discussing the apps and websites kids are using, how to identify warning signs of kids engaged in risky behavior online, and how to discuss appropriate online behavior with kids.
November 8, 2017 @ 5:30 Colleyville Elementary Cafeteria
5911 Pleasant Run Road Colleyville, Tx 76034
Please register to attend here
Skyward Family Access
Come and learn the ins and outs of how to navigate through Skyward Family Access.
November 16, 2017 @ 6:30 Grapevine Elementary School
1801 Hall Johnson Road • Grapevine, TX 76051
Please register to attend here
Technology "trust card"
click here for the Device Trust Card - Home Use
Veterans Day Challenge Coin
NJHS GRACE Canned Food Drive
Thanksgiving is the special time of the year where we give thanks and celebrate all the wonderful gifts that we have. To promote this spirit in our community NJHS will start their annual canned food drive for GRACE (Grapevine Relief & Community Exchange) on Monday, November 6th through Friday, November 17th . There will be a prize for the grade level that brings the most cans.
Each grade level should bring the following:
6th grade: canned green beans
7th grade: canned cranberries and/or yams
8th grade: canned soup
Place your donations in the appropriate box in front of the Learning Commons.
Thank you so much for your generosity!
NJHS
Grapevine History Book Fundraiser
Grapevine: A Visual Journey Through A Beloved Texas Town is a 152-page book that highlights Grapevine’s intriguing history, public art, working artists, attractions, and seasonal events. The author will donate 50% of book proceeds to CMS until January 1, 2018, if the books are purchased at www.GrapevineTexasJourney.com. The buyer will then be given the option to select Colleyville Middle School as the recipient of the donation.
Counselor Corner
Week of November 6- November 10, 2017
8th Grade Guidance
The 4-year plans were due on Friday, October 27. We realize several students and parents still have questions. We are still available to meet and discuss. Please remember these are plans meant to help students and parents think about what students would like to take in high school. See the attached 4-year plan. Students can also find materials in the 8th grade Guidance Google Classroom or find information on the counseling website such as the:
Program of Studies for 2017-2018 http://tinyurl.com/jsnw836 ,
CTE charts https://tinyurl.com/ydc23bhl
Slide show from October 12 https://tinyurl.com/ydg3cvlf
Students can also come down and meet with us about the plan as well.
PLAY IT SAFE VIDEOS for 6th and 7th Graders
November 10 – 7th Grade – Play It Safe – Can’t Take It Back
November 17 – 6th Grade – Play It Safe – It’s Harassment
February 16 – 7th Grade – Play It Safe – Abuse of Power
March 2 – 6th Grade – Play It Safe – Survivors of Abuse
GUIDANCE LESSONS
This is the schedule of CMS counselor guidance lessons in November & December.
November 1 – 6th Grade Boys PE Decision Making
November 8 & 29-6th Grade Girls PE-Drug and Alcohol Abuse
November 15 & December 6-6th Grade Boys PE-Drug and Alcohol Abuse
SEVENTH GRADE – DUKE TIP
We no longer send home notification letters since parents can nominate their child using the STAAR test results. Parents may directly enroll their child online at https://tip.duke.edu/programs/7th-grade-talent-search/enroll-now or via paper applications at any time during the enrollment period, September 15 – January 31.
Fees are paid only once: and need-based financial aid is available. Students must have attained a qualifying test score at or above the 95th percentile on at least one accepted subtest area of a grade-level standardized achievement test (Stanford or Iowa Test of Basic Skills), or achieved a score of a 125 or above on an aptitude test (OLSAT, CoGAT, NNAT) or mental ability test (IQ test such as WISC), or met the Duke approved score on a state criterion-referenced test (STAAR). A school code will be provided on the Duke Tip website during the enrollment process.
PROGRESS REPORT AND REPORT CARD INFORMATION
The end of the Progress Report 3 grading period is Friday, November 10th. Parents and guardians can access their student's report card via Skyward Family Access at the following link http://www.gcisd-k12.org//Domain/126. Please note if a student has a grade change once report cards are posted to their Skyward, parents/guardians should click on Gradebook when logging into Skyward Family Access for the most up-to-date grades. The end of the Progress Report 4 grading period is Friday, December 8th. The 2nd Nine Weeks ends Thursday, December 21st. We encourage parents/guardians to log in weekly to Skyward Family Access to review grades as well as missing assignments for their student(s).
COLLEGIATE ACADEMY INFORMATION FOR CURRENT 8TH GRADERS
The GCISD Collegiate Academy at TCC Northeast has begun accepting applications for current 8th graders for the 2018-19 school year. Please note the important dates below.
November 7-Collegiate Academy will meet with all 8th grade students during advisory in the North Gym.
November 15-6:30 pm at PDEC-Parent information
meeting (Spanish/English)
December 1-10:15 am-8th grade students who are interested are invited to tour the Collegiate Academy campus at TCC Northeast. Students will sign up in the counseling office if they would like to attend. Transportation from CMS will be provided. Seats are limited.
January 11-6:30 pm-Open House at Collegiate Academy for students and parents.
Collegiate Academy is also open every Monday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for tours. They can be scheduled with Yvonne Aguirre at 817-515-6775.
Krystal McCure – Counselor A-K – 817-305-4916
Leslie Walden – Counselor L-Z – 817-305-4917
Shari Vanderwork – Registrar – 817-305-4955
4-Year Plan Mentioned above
Tips from Nurse Martin
UPCOMING Events
November 6 - 8th Grade Football - Schedule here
November 7 - 7th Grade Football - Schedule here
November 8 - CMS Boys Basketball Tryouts - 3:30 - 5:30 pm
November 9 - Geography Bee Preliminary Qualifying Exam
November 9 - CMS Boys Basketball Tryouts - 3:30 - 5:30 pm
November 8 - CMS Boys Basketball Tryouts - 3:30 - 5:30 pm
November 10 - CMS Cheer/Dance Practice 3:30 - 6:30 pm Vista (PDEC) Gym
GHS PTSA Program - Successful Scholarship Applications
Now Hiring
Do you know someone ready to join the GCISD Team? Please help spread the word! Great opportunities are available in our auxiliary departments:
· Nutrition Specialists –Part Time with benefits – Work while your students are in school!
· KidzU Extended Care Program Site Aides – Part Time with benefits – Great schedule for local college students!
· Night Custodians
· Bus Drivers & Monitors
· Maintenance Engineers
Apply online at: www.gcisd-k12.org