November Newsletter
CMS
A Message from the Principal
Cougar Community.
Middle School Counts. I want to remind students and parents of the expectations we as a school community will not waiver on. Combs Middle School expects students to demonstrate engagement with education by being prepared for class, arriving at school and classes on time, participating actively in classroom activities and displaying self-reliance in learning. We expect students to do the work. We strive to have a community that demonstrates a commitment for learning and respect for the diversity of students we have on this campus.
We are all in this together.
Principal Ridge
Competition Time!!!
We held an all staff competition for our first annual pumpkin decorating contest. Combs Middle School students served as the judges.
Which pumpkin do you think will win?
Counseling Corner
Upcoming Learning Opportunities at CMS:
During the month of November, CMS families will have the option to allow their students to participate in additional learning opportunities made possible through the district’s partnership with Pinal County Public Health Services District.
On November 3, 2021 a virtual presentation on the topic of healthy relationships will be offered. Permission slips have been sent home and are due back with parent signature no later than November 2, 2021. The “Healthy Relationships” presentation will offer information on the following topics: supportive and encouraging friendships, respectfully honoring differences within friendships, the importance of compromise, qualities of healthy relationships and more.
On November 17, 2021 a virtual vaping prevention lesson will be offered. Some topics that will be presented are: health concerns in regards to vaping, AZ laws related to vaping and adolescent vaping statistics.
Please feel free to reach out to School Counselors or Social Worker for any more information about the presentations.
PARENT UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL EVENT
CMS Parents, we hope that you can join us for the November J.O. Combs Unified School District Parent University virtual event. Teen Lifeline will be presenting on the topic of suicide prevention and awareness. Please see the attached flyer for details
****Advanced registration is required****
Science Club Is Off To An Amazing Start!
Athletic Updates
Cougar Family,
Second quarter sports are underway. Both softball and wrestling had great turnouts this year. Wrestling got their first win last week against ALA Ironwood. Softball continues to compete and had a great game against Leading Edge Academy. Both teams have home games on November 10th and we look forward to seeing you there. I wanted to remind all parents that all athletic fees must be paid before students can compete in any competition. You can make the payment in the front office or online. If you have any questions, please let me know
Go Cougars!!
Mr. Clark
Dean of Students
Athletic Director
Combs Performing Arts Center News
Combs High School Dance Concert November 18 and 19 at 7 pm. Advanced tickets $6 at www.etix.com
Christmas Sing Along Spectacular presented by Combs High School Fine Arts Dept. December 1, 2021. Crafts and lobby activities begin at 5 pm, performances begin at 6 pm. FREE tickets available at www.etix.com
Please contact Corianna Lee at 480.882.3540, Ext 7591 for any questions.
Just a reminder about the Titan Family Portal. This is our new secure online system for convenient access and a user-friendly experience in managing meals at school.
The Titan Family Portal allows parents/guardians to:
● Submit an online application for free and reduced meals
● See menus and nutritional information
● Remotely monitor your children’s cafeteria meal accounts
● Make online payments to your children’s cafeteria accounts (Transaction fee $2.66)
● Set up automatic, recurring payments
● Set up low account balance email or text alerts
Website: https://family.titank12.com/
Mobile app: parents may access their account by searching for Titan Family Connect app in their phone’s app store.
Join the Combs Team
Combs Middle School
Email: agonzales@jocombs.org
Website: https://combsms.jocombs.org/
Location: 37611 North Pecan Creek Drive, San Tan Valley, AZ, USA
Phone: 480.882.3510
Twitter: @CombsCougars
J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX, Assistant Superintendent, 43371 N. Kenworthy Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.
El Districto Escolar Unificado de J.O. Combs #44 no discrimina en base a su raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. El Districto Escolar Unificado de J.O. Combs tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las pólizas de no discriminación: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de Título IX, Superintendente Asistente 43371 N. Kenworthy Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N. Kenworthy Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.