Colt Corner
#TeamCMS
November 17, 2017
Dear Colts,
Thanksgiving break is a great time for our staff and students to recharge and enjoy a nice break. I personally enjoy this time of year because it gives me time to pause and reflect on all of the great things in life, with CMS being one of those. I hope that each of you get an opportunity to take some time to do the things that you enjoy and get some rest and relaxation. Wishing you a great Thanksgiving week!
BEST,
David Arencibia, Ed.D.
CMS Principal
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2018-2019 Instructional Calendar
Social Studies Student of the Week
CMS Social Studies Student of the Week- This week Zach Haseman honored 6th grade student - Lindsay McGregor for being a stand-out in his class. She brings unique perspectives and interesting thoughts on World Cultures with excellent project work. She is an amazing student!
Grace Christmas Cottage
Learning Commons Donations
Booster Spirit Store
The Holidays are right around the corner and the Booster Spirit Store is open today with new items for one week only. New Men's and Women's Colt spirit wear, basketball shirts, cross country shirts, sweatshirts and more. The store opens November 12th and closes Sunday November 19th. Delivery of items is after Thanksgiving break on Monday November 27th.
School Messenger
School Health Advisory Committee
Counselor Corner
Week of November 27 – December 1, 2017
Grace Christmas Cottage ornaments are ready to be selected by the students! Please think about helping a family in need with holiday gifts. Students can select an ornament and bring the unwrapped gift with the ornament attached to it the gift to the counseling office by December 5. Thank you for supporting the GCISD community and families in need.
8th Grade Guidance
Four-year plans have been collected. We are looking over them and meeting with students that need more information. We are still available to meet and discuss with parents. These plans are meant to help students and parents think about what students would like to take in high school. 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.
6th Grade Guidance
This is the schedule of CMS counselor guidance lessons in November & December.
November 29-6th Grade Girls PE-Drug and Alcohol Abuse
December 6-6th Grade Boys PE-Drug and Alcohol Abuse
PLAY IT SAFE VIDEOS for 6th and 7th Graders
February 16 – 7th Grade – Play It Safe – Abuse of Power
March 2 – 6th Grade – Play It Safe – Survivors of Abuse
ANGST
GCISD parents, students aged 10 and up and community members please join us for a free public screening of this documentary about anxiety. Angst explores anxiety, its causes, effects and what we can do about it. The screening will be on November 29th at 6:30 PM at Colleyville Heritage High School auditorium. For more information: http://angstmovie.com/
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.
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.
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
Angst - Raising Awareness Around Anxiety
https://drive.google.com/open…
Aim for Success
Tips from Nurse Martin
UPCOMING Events
November 20 - 24th - Thanksgiving Break
November 28 - Cross Country Meet (A/B Teams) - Schedule here
November 30 - Qualifying Geography Bee
November 30- 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Schedule here
November 30- 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball Schedule here
December 1 - Cheer/Dance Practice 3:30 - 6:00 - Vista (PDEC) Gym
Semester Exam Schedule
December 2017 Semester Exams
Tuesday, December 19th
1st Period Final 8:10 - 9:26 76 min
2nd Period 9:30 - 10:19 49 min
3rd Period 10:23 - 11:12 49 min
5th Period 11:16 - 12:46 90 min
A Lunch - 11:16 -11:46
B Lunch - 11:46 -12:16
C Lunch- 12:16 -12:46
4th Period 12:50 - 1:39 49 min
6th Period 1:43 - 2:32 49 min
7th Period 2:36 - 3:25 49 min
Wednesday, December 20th
2nd Period 8:10 - 9:27 77 min
3rd Period 9:31 - 10:48 77 min
4th Period 10:52 - 12:10 78 min
Early Release - 12:10 pm
Thursday, December 21st
5th Period 8:10 - 9:27 77 min
6th Period 9:31 - 10:48 77 min
7th Period 10:52 - 12:10 78 min
Early Release - 12:10 pm