Concord Magnet Thursday Notice
March 2 , 2023
Concord Magnet School K-8
A wonderful place where we all learn and grow . . .
Email: lakint@norwalkps.org
Website: cms.norwalkps.org
Location: 21 Hunters Lane, Norwalk, CT 06850
Phone: (203)899-2840
Important Dates
March 6-31: CMS Read-a-thon (details below)
Thursday, March 9: NPS Black History Celebration, 6-8 pm
Friday, March 10: All School Meeting, 2:30 pm
March 14-29: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, March 16: 90-Minute Early Dismissal (1.55 pm)
Thursday, March 23: 90-Minute Early Dismissal (1:55 pm)
Thursday, March 23: Conference Night, 6:00-8:00 pm
Monday, March 27: 2-Hour Early Dismissal (1:25 pm)
Please Note:
Read Across America Celebration!
Read Across America Day!
Thank you to our organizers and guests for making Read Across America Day a super special one at CMS!
CMS Readathon
Ready, set, read!!! Concord Magnet is sponsoring a Readathon from March 6-31! Students are encouraged to read for FUN not funds!!! (This is not a fundraiser!) To kick off our Readathon, tomorrow, Friday, March 3 is school-wide PAJAMA DAY! STUDENTS ARE ALSO ASKED TO BRING A FAVORITE BOOK AND A TEDDY BEAR OR OTHER SMALL STUFFED ANIMAL. At a designated time during the day, we will all DEAR (Drop Everything And Read)!
Here is an overview of the CMS Readathon:
- Students will be asked to read a suggested number of minutes per week. (Grade K - 50 minutes per week, Grades 1 & 2 - 100 minutes per week, and Grades 3-8 - 150 minutes per week).
- Prizes will be awarded each week if the whole school meets the minimum weekly reading requirement.
- Every Monday a reading log will be sent home. It should be signed and returned at the end of the week.
Complete Readathon details will be sent home on Monday.
Attention Incoming Kindergarten Parents!
Upcoming All School Meeting
For Parents . . .
NEW DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023!
City-Wide Black History Program
This year, CMS K-8 has been invited to sing for the Norwalk Black History Celebration at Brien McMahon High School. This opportunity is open to ALL CMS STUDENTS!
Details are as follows:
Event date: Thursday, March 9, 2023
Students are to arrive at BMHS no later than 5:45 pm.
Please try to wear something colorful as we are trying to look like our CMS rainbow!
Parents are invited (and encouraged) to stay and enjoy the program.
If you must leave after CMS performs, you may do so.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Ms. Murray at murrayl@norwalkps.org
Library Update!
- Students are starting to finish their Digital Citizenship lessons with Mr. Duff! Please check out this resource page to help your children stay safe online.
- Book Checkout Reminder - Books need to come back to school in 8 days or less (not including vacations). Books need to come back in good condition. Please encourage your children to read their library books to you!
- There is still a lot of organization and signage left to do, so we are still seeking volunteers to help. Please contact Mr. Duff at duffc@norwalkps.org or Terry Lakin at lakint@norwalkps.org if you are available.
- The CMS Library Learning Commons website is up & running! Check it out here to see all the Library updates listed here on Smore, as well as all the eBook, Audiobook, and Research Resources under "Teacher & Student Tools".
CMS School Store!
The CMS School Store is now open! The store is run by our middle school students and is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings at 8:50 am. The School Store is selling erasers, pop-its, fidget spinners, bracelets, and other fun items. Each grade level is assigned a day to visit the School Store. The Store is located by Mr. Thomas' Book Nook.
School Store Schedule:
Mondays: Kindergarten & Grade 1
Tuesdays: Grades 2 & 3
Closed Wednesday
Thursdays: Grades 4 & 5
Fridays: Middle School
PTA Fundraiser Announcement
braided bread
The Braided Bread, Cake Roll and Cookie Dough Fundraiser has officially begun (and just in time for Easter/Passover). Similar to our Fall pie fundraiser, these yummy treats will be delivered and picked up on April 1st at CMS. More info regarding timing to follow.
- Online sales will run from March 1-17.
- Delivery Pick up Date: 4/1 (more details to follow)
- Here is the link to sign up to be a participant in this fundraiser: https://my.mcmfundraising.com/signup/934N
Once you've signed into the fundraiser, you will have a personalized link that can be sent out to your family/friends nation-wide to purchase from the fundraiser!
As always, if you need help setting up your account, please reach out to Valerie at valerie102780@gmail.com.
Happy Selling!
Seed Sale Update!
- Seed Sale is closed and seeds will be delivered to student's backpacks soon. We can't wait to see everyone's plants grow soon!
- We are so happy to announce that CMS has new community garden beds! Please help us get our community garden going with a few donations. Next week, first graders are going to learn how to layer the beds lasagna style! Any donations can be dropped off to Ms. Kelly or the first grade team. This garden will grow vegetables from this spring through the entire fall next year. Get ready to watch our plants go!
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You Are Invited . . .
CMS Silent Auction
The CMS Silent Auction is our school year's biggest fundraiser! Our fundraising goal is $25,000. Join us at the Maritime Aquarium on May 6th from 6:30 to 9:30 for a silent and live auction. There will be lots of prizes ranging from sports tickets to a ride to school in a police car. Come check out the sharks and fish while enjoying light bites and an open bar and bidding on amazing prizes and experiences! Tickets are $70.00 each. Bring your friends and family and have a wonderful night out. Non-CMS families are welcome to attend.
Here is the link to register for tickets.
Auction Donations Needed!
CMS K-8 is looking for donations for our upcoming auction! Do you have a business? Eat at a favorite restaurant? Take dance lessons? Work at a fire station? Own a bakery? Or can you think of any other type of donation that can help our auction? If you have any questions or would like a copy of the Auction Donation Form, please reach out to our Auction Committee or Tory Ferrara at vrc221@gmail.com
Don't Forget!
#GotSneakers?
Help the CMS PTA raise money, while also clearing out your closet and helping the environment by keeping them out of the landfill. Sneakers also go to great use for resurfacing tracks! Drop off any sneakers that are now just taking up room in your closets! These sneakers will be reused (if in good condition) or recycled (to make track surface). Get your parents’, siblings’, cousins’ sneakers too!! We get paid for each pair we send in. #GotSneakers? Contact Val Ingenito at valerie102780@gmail.com with questions.
For more information on compensation, please click on the following link:
Save The Date!
CALLING ALL BASEBALL FANS!!!
Please join the CMS PTA at Yankees Stadium on May 13th to watch the Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays.
Where: Yankees Stadium, 1 E. 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451
When: Saturday, May 13th. Game Starts at 1:05pm
Section: 209/210 (2nd Level - Outfield/Homerun Section
Included: Each Ticket will include entry to the game, a hot dog, drink and a NY Yankees Backpack
Price: $60/pp
**A percentage of each ticket sold will benefit the CMS PTA. Payments can be made via check (written out to CMS PTA), or PayPal @ColumbusMagnetSchool**
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly.
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CMS on Facebook
"Concord Magnet School K-8" is our public page.
"CMS Parents Group" is a closed group open only to CMS parents. You will be asked a few questions before being approved, but it's only to ensure our members are CMS parents.
"CMS - en Espanol Group" is for our Spanish-speaking parents.