Colt Corner
Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence
September 23, 2016
Dear Colt Parents,
Yesterday I had the opportunity to experience a first. Our students (PALS & Cheerleaders) partnered with American Airlines and the Make-A-Wish Foundation to bring some joy to some very special new friends. For those that don't know, the Make-A-Wish Foundation helps dreams come true for kids with life-threatening medical conditions. Life can get busy and it can become easy to lose focus of the big picture if you let it. The kids facing life-threatening challenges quickly brought some perspective back to so many of us that experienced the event.
While at the DFW airport, our wonderful students cheered, laughed, high-fived, and celebrated their new friends as they boarded an American Airlines flight heading to Orlando Florida, Disney World. Our students epitomized what we refer to in GCISD as being effective Global Citizens, which is a reflection of a future GCISD Portrait of a Graduate. They were respectful, kind, empathetic, and gave back to a great cause and made some special memories for some special new friends. That is one of the many examples of the things that our CMS students take away from their experience here at Colleyville Middle School because we are fortunate enough to teach the whole student. Thank you for partnering with us during these important middle school years!
BEST,
David Arencibia, Ed.D.
CMS Principal
Facebook: Colleyville Middle School
Twitter: @CmsColts
#cmscolts - #cmscelebrates
Helping wishes come true!
Alma Mater Time
8th grade Wins again!
We need your help dad's for our Colt Crew!
As a father and Principal of some future Colts, I know that this is one great way to volunteer and stay connected at your child's school. I hope that all of the dads that are able to help out will consider joining our Colt Crew!
Some new faces will be welcoming our CMS Colts in the morning!
Big thanks to our Colt Crew!
What is a Colt Crew? Our Dad’s Club
How do they help out? They greet our students on Mondays by opening car doors or holding a door open as they enter the building. It is a great way for the students to begin their day. On occasion they may "man the grill" for students or staff. They also help with security at socials.
Let’s Talk!
Let’s Talk! Is coming to our campuses. What is Let’s Talk? Let’s Talk! is a cloud-based communication system that helps school leaders and their teams engage their communities. GCISD has been using Let’s Talk! at the administration level for more than a year, and it has proven to be a useful tool in improving communications with the various stakeholders in our district. Let’s Talk! reduces the reliance on email and phone calls in responding to inquiries from the GCISD community, and instead offers a collaborative arena where we can work together to manage dialogues with our students, staff and community.
Feedback on STAAR Testing
SAGE Coffee Chat on 9/30
Friday, Sept. 30: SAGE Coffee Chat, CMS Library,
8:15-9:30 a.m.
CMS counselor Mrs. McCure will join us. As a mother of two high school students, she is in a unique position to provide guidance. Feel free to come with questions!
You do not need to be a SAGE member to participate in this event; however, if you would like to join SAGE and tap into some benefits, register online at gc-sage.org.
CMS SAGE reps: Carol Stertzer and Sweta Reddy.
See the game winning touchdown on Twitter below!
SAGE Speaker Series & Family Social
October 12: SAGE Speaker Series & Family Social
A Physician's Perspective of
Gifted & Talented Children
Dr. Smith will cover issues encountered by gifted students of all ages. The Speaker Series is FREE for SAGE members, or $5 at the door for non-members. To join SAGE, register online at gc-sage.org.
Counselors Corner
Week of September 26 – September 30, 2016
ALL STUDENTS
Signs of Suicide (SOS):
The SOS program was started on Tuesday, September 13 with 7th grade. The program covers tips on helping friends/family with different scenarios and the difference between sadness and depression, and students learned the following acronym:
A: Acknowledge the problem;
C: Care. Let the person know you care;
T: Tell a responsible adult.
7th Graders had their lesson on Tuesday, September 13.
8th Graders had their lesson on Tuesday, September 20.
6th Graders will have their lesson Tuesday, September 27.
Here is the link to the video in case you have not seen what the students are watching.
http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/38638
PLAY IT SAFE DATES
October 7 – 7th Grade – Healthy Relationships
November 11 - 7th Grade – Can’t Take It Back
February 17 – 7th Grade – Abuse of Power
November 18 - 6th Grade It’s Harassment
March 10 – 6th Grade – Survivors of Abuse
Please see attached parent information letter about dates for 6th and 7th grade. Also, if you would like to opt out, please return the forms to the Counseling Office by September 30, 2016
SIXTH GRADE - ALLSTARS
All Stars is on their third session for 6th graders. There are 14 sessions total.
MONKEY SURVEY
Please take a moment to complete the Monkey Survey to give feedback about last year’s program and what you would like to see this year. Thank you
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GFPRYGF
REMIND 101
We would love for you to join us on Remind if you haven’t done this yet. If you did this last year, we have rolled you over. Students have been encouraged to join this remind. We
1) Enter number 81010 in your phone
2) Text This Message
8th Grade - @couns8
7th Grade - @couns7
6th Grade - @couns6
SKYWARD
You can download the Skyward app for your phone or for your child’s phone so you can monitor grades.
DUKE TIP
The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically gifted and talented youth. Duke TIP's talent searches serve as the entry point to academic benefits and programs for gifted and talented students in grades 4-12. For more information, click here: http://tip.duke.edu/node/244
Parents may directly enroll their child online at http://tip.duke.edu/node/1275 or via paper applications at any time during the enrollment period, October 1-March 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.
UPCOMING DATES from FOR CLUB (Friends of Rachel – Rachel’s Challenge)
September 30 – Rachel’s Challenge Meeting – during advisory – Have your child stop by the Counseling Office if your child would like to join and has not joined yet.
October 3 – Stomp Out Bullying – wear Blue
October 19 – Unity Day – wear Orange
October 25 – Mix It Up Lunch
Krystal McCure – Counselor A-K – 817-305-4916
Leslie Walden – Counselor L-Z – 817-305-4917
Shari Vanderwork – Registrar – 817-305-4955
Play it Safe Parent Letter
Nurse Martin's Tip
CMS Student Council in '80-'81
#cmscelebrates
Celebrating 40 Years
Looking back at 1980-1981
'80-'81 Yearbook Cover
#cmscelebrates
Celebrating 40 Years
Looking back at 1980-1981
CMS Life in '80-'81
Celebrating 40 Years
Looking back at 1980-1981
This Weeks Upcoming Events
Monday, September 26
Football (click here for schedule details)
7th Grade A, B & C Games at Coppell North
Tuesday, September 27
Football (click here for schedule details)
8th Grade A & B Games vs Coppell North at CMS
Thursday, September 29
Volleyball (click here for schedule details)
7th Grade A, B & C Games vs HMS at CMS - South Gym
8th Grade A, B & C Games vs HMS at CMS - North Gym (Coltiseum)
8th Grade Band - Future Mustang Night GHS Football Game at Mustang-Panther Stadium
Friday, September 30
Progress Report 2 - (See Skyward)
SAGE Coffee Chat - 8:15-9:30- Learning Commons (Library)