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2021-2022 33rd Edition 5/2/22 - 5/6/22
Teacher Appreciation Week
Annually, the first week of May is nationally recognized as "Teacher Appreciation Week." Teaching is a profession like no other, and our educators certainly deserve more than one week to be formally recognized!
When you have a moment, please thank our teachers for the countless hours that they have dedicated to their profession, the passion that they exhibit for their craft, and the unyielding love that they demonstrate for our students.
Being a teacher is more than introducing content and knowledge. It is serving as a parental figure in the classroom, being a student's cheerleader, serving as an advocate, and modeling the proper character to exhibit in life. The affect of their influence is more powerful than they could ever imagine.
Our young coyotes are truly fortunate to have this group of compassionate educators in their lives. The success of Cypress Creek is due to the incredible work of these professionals!
Calendar Teacher Appreciation Week & Testing Week
Monday 5/2/22: CC+6
- Core to 2nd Period - 6th Grade FSA Reading Session 1
- 10:24 AM - Lunch for Teachers - Black Box
Tuesday 5/3/22: CC+1
- Core to 2nd Period - 6th Grade FSA Reading Session 2
- 10:24 AM - Lunch for Teachers - Black Box
- 1:40pm (beginning 6th period) ATP Drill Video Scenario #10 Link
Wednesday 5/4/22: CC+2
Core to 2nd Period - 6th Grade FSA Math Session 1
Thursday 5/5/22: CC+3
- Core to 2nd Period - 6th Grade FSA Math Session 2
Friday 5/6/22: CC+4
- School Lunch Hero Day
- Core to 2nd Period - 7th Grade FSA Reading Session 1
- 8th Grade GradVenture Field Trip (Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure) Leave 1:30pm
- 2:45 PM - Girls and Boys Open Gym
Upcoming Events
May 10th- 6pm Growlers Athletic Awards Ceremony- Cypress Creek High School Stadium
May 21st- 8th Grade Formal Dance- Cypress Creek Middle School
May 24th- 8th Grade Field Day
May 24th- 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 6pm at Cypress Creek High School Gym
Staff of the Week
Julie Beardsley
Chris Holke
Theresa Hochhauser
Corporal Flynn
Sara McIsaac
Linda Morales
Julieann Usry
Madison Aguilera
Melissa Menz
Shelbie Smith
Tami Milner
Joe Harvey
Catherine Santos
Fran Stapel
Lynn Cairns
Cupcake Friday!!!
Michelle Mudge - Top Left
Madison Aguilera - Middle Left
Tamisha Bennett - Bottom Left
Joe Harvey - Top Right
Tami Milner - Bottom Right
SGA Election Results are in!!!
President: Blakeley Haas
Vice President: Makayla Gulash
Treasurer: Sydney Arrant
Secretary: Noah Bevington7th Grade Officers:
President- Aubrey Lachance
Vice President-Brooklyn Neale
Treasurer- Stevie Steuber
Secretary- Madalyn Whale
FSA Testing Update
6th Grade FSA testing will be taking place Monday, May 2 - Thursday, May 5
- May 2nd - 6th Grade Reading Session 1
- May 3rd - 6th Grade Reading Session 2
- May 4th - 6th Grade Math Session 1
- May 5th - 6th Grade Math Sessions 2 and 3
7th Grade FSA Reading Session 1 testing will be taking place Friday, May 6
Please know that all 6th-grade students received a ticket in 6th period Friday, April 29th reminding them of their testing locations (which are the same as the writing). 7th Grade students will receive their tickets on Thursday, May 5 during their 4th period.
Students will report straight to their testing locations each morning of testing. Attendance will be taken and once all groups ensure they are ready to begin, there will be an all-call announcement to tell groups when to begin.
Students who miss testing will be scheduled for make-ups the day after their testing window.
8th Grade GradVenture Field Trip- Universal Studios: Friday May 6th
Dress Code: All students must wear their GradVenture T-shirt (provided by the school prior to boarding the bus) and be in dress code. Students should bring their cell phone, charger, and are welcome to bring a small bag 8.5in X11in or a drawstring bag. No other bags will be permitted.
Bus Pick-up: The bus will be leaving CCMS at 1:30pm.
Parent Pick-up: All buses will arrive back at school between 1:30am and 2:00am, all parents must be on the CCMS campus for pick-up prior to 2:00am. Students will be instructed to call their parents when we are 30 minutes from the school to alert them of the exact arrival time.
8th Grade Shout Outs
You are welcome to type the letter or hand write it and deliver it to our front office to the attention of Julieann Usry. All letters will be placed in the student's individual envelope and given to them at the 8th grade breakfast. All shouts outs are due by Friday May 13th.
Growlers Athletic Awards Ceremony Tuesday May 10th, 2022
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony May 24th 6pm Cypress Creek High School Gym
Congratulations Debate Team!
Last Saturday, 4/23, Mr. Braun's Speech & Debate Team accepted their invitation to the State Championship in Orlando. His students participated in the following events:
- Impromptu Speaking -- Colt Glenn. The judges noted his ability to enthrall an audience.
- Informative Speaking -- Keagan Joyce. The judges compared his poise and delivery to that of a seasoned court attorney.
- Lincoln-Douglas Debate -- Daniel Park. The judges noted Daniel's use of research and quick analytical thinking.
- Extemporaneous Speaking -- Noah Baune, Isabel Geskey, Gabrielle Walker. The judges noted Noah's use of analogies and seamless recall of European inflation rates. They also noticed Gabrielle's superb use of humor and research. Isabel's judges praised her connection with the audience and her ability to craft compelling opening statements.
Colt Glenn placed as a Florida State Semi-finalist in the Impromptu Speaking category.
In Informative Speaking, Keagan Joyce placed 3rd place in the state of Florida. He will be participating in the National Tournament over the summer!
Overall, congratulations to Mr. Braun's Speech & Debate team! It was their first year as a club, and we are sure they will keep doing well in years to come.
Colt Glenn
Keagan Joyce
8th Grade Formal Dance- May 21st
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Next Year's 7th Grade Vaccinations
Parents of incoming 7th graders for of the 22-23 school year. All 7th graders are required to have a Tdap with an updated DH 680 form. Please call your students primary care provider to make an appointment. If your student has already received the Tdap vaccine please provide the school with the updated DH 680 form. If the required documents are not received by the first day of school, your child will be excluded from school until proof of the vaccine is provided.
CCMS Summer Basketball Camp!
Spring District Finals Parent Letter
Testing Schedule
Mobile Medical Clinic for Families
You may be aware but here is a resource for families to receive medical care, dental, mental health, and some prescriptions at no cost.
The State Attorney Mobile Medical Clinic is a medical office on wheels where Pasco County residents can receive basic health care at no charge. Emergency services are not provided at this clinic.
The Mobile Medical Clinic’s full-time staff includes a director, nurse practitioner, and driver. The clinic often has community volunteers, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to assist.
Appointments are not necessary; walk-ins are welcome.
What does the mobile medical clinic offer?
The Clinic travels to more than a dozen locations throughout Pasco County serving the homeless and residents who have no insurance.
- Employment physicals, with some exceptions
- School and Sports physicals
- Laboratory services, limited
- Pregnancy testing
- Hepatitis B vaccines
- HIV/HEP C testing
- Some prescription assistance. No drugs are kept on board the unit.
- Treatment for brief illness.
- Strep throat and flu are examples.
- Treatment for long-term illnesses. High blood pressure and diabetes are examples.
Limited referrals are offered and can include:
- Dental services
- Mental Health and Substance abuse
- Primary and Specialty care
February 2022 Mobile Medical Schedule
How do I contact the Mobile Medical Clinic?
If you have questions, please call (727) 324-7823 or for general information, please visit https://www.flsa6.gov/mobile-medical-clinic/
COVID-19 Procedures
Quarantine Procedures
Staff Member of the Week Nomination
Staff Member of the Week. Did someone exemplify our H.O.W.L. mission this week? Recognize them here: