Colt Corner
#TeamCMS
May 3, 2019
Colts,
Entering the month of May, and with only 18 school days left in the school year, our campus increases with activity while the numbers of days left decreases. An element to the busyness at CMS is the preparation of the building for a summer full of construction and upgrades. Thanks to our past bond, Colts will see a lot of updates next year, including a fresh new look in our Learning Commons (Library), new security vestibule to ensure staff and student safety, and so much more! Thanks to our athletics boosters, a recent visible upgrade seen around campus are our external and internal fence and windows/doors signage. The constant growth to our visual aesthetics at CMS definitely matches that of our student-growth inside. Brace yourself for the quick four weeks ahead. Have a great weekend!
David Arencibia, Ed.D.
CMS Principal
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UPCOMING Events
May 6-10 - National Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4 - Band - Solo Contest
May 7 - NJHS Induction Ceremony CMS Cafeteria - 6:00 - 8:00pm
May 7 - EOC Algebra 1
May 8 - EOC Biology
May 8 - CMS Band Beginner Instrument Drive - CMS Band Hall 5:00 - 8:00 pm
May 9 - Boys Soccer at CMS - 5:30
May 9 - Girls Soccer at GMS - 5:30
May 10 - PTA 8th Grade Celebration - Epi Center First Baptist Church - 6:00 - 9:00pm
May 13 - STAAR 6-7th Grade Math
May 14 - STAAR 6-7 Grade Reading
May 15 - STAAR 8th Grade Science
May 16 - STAAR 8th Grade Social Studies
STAAR Test Schedule
Monday, May 7 - EOC Algebra 1
Tuesday, May 8 - EOC Biology
Monday, May 13 - Grades 6-7 Math
Tuesday, May 14 - Grades 6-7 Reading
Wednesday, May 15 - Grade 8 Science
Thursday, May 16 - Grade 8 Social Studies
STAAR TESTING - CLOSED CAMPUS
STAAR TESTING - CLOSED CAMPUS
CMS will be a closed campus Tuesday, May 7th (Algebra) and Wednesday (Biology), May 8th for testing.
Since we will have a closed campus on testing days, lunch deliveries won't be allowed. Students testing will not have access to their cell phones or be able to pick up a lunch by attendance due to the restricted testing areas and their varied lunch times. Lunches should either be purchased from the cafeteria or brought from home.
Thank you for your assistance.
6th Grade Parent Preview
Hello 6th Grade Parents,
Next Monday, May 6th, will be our parent preview for the “The Puberty Workshop” program that we will be showing to the students. If you would like to come and preview it, we will be located in the Learning Commons at 6:00 and should be finished by 7. The program will presented to the students in their Pre- Athletics class by their gender on seperate days and will see both genders videos.
Girls will be Friday, May 10th during Pre-Athletics classes
Boys will be Friday, May 17th during Pre-Athletics classes
Zero Hour Scheduling Information
- Tuesday, May 7
- Wednesday, May 8
- Wednesday, May 15
- Thursday, May 16
- Friday, May 24
- Tuesday, May 28
- Wednesday, May 29 and
- Thursday, May 30
due to 8th grade students being involved in STAAR/EOC testing and zero hour finals being conducted the week prior to the end of school. Please click on the link above for zero hour final exam information. Please also note that final exams for zero hour have been scheduled since the beginning of the school year for Thursday, May 23. Any middle school campus activities scheduled on this date should begin after zero hour students arrive back on campus.
Please see the attachment for busing information.
Click here for the Zero/Telescoping Shuttles
Click here for Zero Hour Scheduling Information
Library Books
Girls Athletics Update
Week of May 3 - May 10
6TH & 7TH GRADE PARENTS: Course Adjustment Sheets were sent home with current 6th and 7th grade students on Friday, April 26th. This is the final opportunity for students and parents to review and request changes to students’ 2019-2020 course selections. Course Adjustment Sheets must be signed by a parent and are due back to counselors by Friday, May 10th (the date on the letter sent home this past week with the course adjustment sheet says Wednesday, May 10th, but it is actually Friday).
OFF CAMPUS P.E.: The application window for OCPE is now open. Students who would like to participate in OCPE may fill out an application and turn it in to their counselor. For more information about OCPE and for student applications, use the following link: OCPE Information
GCISD TRANSFER LOTTERY: The application window for transferring into GCISD or within the district closed on May 3. The transfer lottery will be held on May 10. Transfer Information
SUMMER SCHOOL: Using the link below, you will find a flyer with basic information about summer school for this year. The GCISD summer school brochure is now available online containing more details about course offerings and times.
Middle School Summer School Registration
For students who are/were in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade during
the 2018-2019 school year
Middle School Bridge Class Registration
For students who are/were in 6th or 7th grade during the
2018-2019 school year
REMINDER – Please make sure that you are checking grades in Skyward. You can download the Skyward app for your phone or for your child’s phone so you can monitor grades.
Krystal McCure – Counselor A-K – 817-305-4916
Amy Bouchelle – Counselor L-Z – 817-305-4917
Repeated Information
Attention 8th Graders!
Plans are underway for Sweet Ending to the school year! The CMS PTA is planning a fantastic celebration in honor of the class of 2023 on Friday, May 10 at the the First Baptist Church in Colleyville, Epicenter. The event is $20 per student and will include dinner, DJ, prizes, class T-shirt and slideshow.
Parents are asked to upload photos of their students for the slideshow.
The Shutterfly link can be found here.
If you have questions, please reach out to Kori Evans and korievans@hotmail.com
Student Transfers
Applications for the Student Transfer Lottery will begin Monday, April 8th at 10:00 am until Friday, May 3rd at midnight. Check the Transfer Information page on the district website for information and the link to apply. The actual lottery will take place on Friday, May 10th
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD - Open Positions
1. Bus Drivers: Provide safe and efficient transportation service so that students may enjoy the greatest possible advantage from the district’s curriculum and extracurricular programs. Paid training available; starting salary once CDL is obtained is $17.43/hr!
2. Cafeteria Food Service Workers (Nutrition Specialist): Prepare and serve nutritional meals for students and staff following USDA and TDA guidelines.
3. After School Care Aides (Kidzu): Responsible for assisting the Site Coordinator with daily activities at their individual school; supervision of the children in the program; and the communication with students, staff members, and parents. Great opportunity to work w/students after school & be a role model!
4. Early Childhood Caregivers: Assist the Lead Caregiver in providing child care with appropriate learning activities, instructional assistance, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Coordinator. Maintain a safe, enriching and inviting atmosphere working directly in a daycare with children 0-4 years old.
5. Bus Monitors: Assist the bus driver in transporting students with disabilities to and from home and the complete range of curricular and extracurricular activities offered.
6. Custodians: Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds. No weekends!
GREAT BENEFITS!
- Part time or Full time hours! Weekends Off!
- Competitive salary!
- Health & Retirement benefits!
- Fun team environment!
Please visit our website at www.gcisd.net and select Employment
CHHS Golf Tryouts
Tryouts for next year Colleyville Heritage Golf Team will be on May 15 th . Go to the
CHHS Golf website and see details under Tryouts. You must contact Coach Brown by
email ASAP before tryouts.