Colt Corner
#TeamCMS
November 2, 2018
Colts,
The fall semester seems to be flying by. It is hard to imagine as we are only two weeks away from Thanksgiving break. Beyond academics, this month provides many opportunities for our Colts to grow as good citizens by reflecting on what they are grateful for and finding ways to give back to their community. Before being good global citizens, one of our Portrait of a Graduate skills, we must first become good local citizens. In the coming weeks, our Colts will have several local service opportunities like "Support our Soldiers" (info. below) to participate in. We look forward to a great month at CMS and appreciate your continued support of Colt Nation!
David Arencibia, Ed.D.
CMS Principal
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UPCOMING Events
November 2 - 7th Grade Volleyball A-Team scrimmage at HMS schedule here
November 2 - 8th Grade Volleyball A-Team tournament at Coppell Middle School schedule here
November 3 - Choir - Region Clinic & Concert - RL Turner High School
November 5 - 7th Grade Football at CMS - schedule here
November 6 - PTA Coffee Talk - CMS Learning Commons 8:45 am
November 6 - 8th Grade Football at Coppell West - schedule here
November 7 - Cross Country at CHHS - schedule here
November 8 - Dance Officers Practice - 3:45 - 5:30 PDEC
November 9 - Dance Team Practice - 3:45 - 5:30 CMS
November 12 - Boys Basketball Parent Meeting - 5:30 - CMS Learning Commons
Madeline Shepherd - 6th Grade
Lawson Caldwell - 7th Grade
Emme Abrahams - 8th Grade
GCISD All-District Band
Flute
Kathleen Bulger, 1st Chair
Hannah Karper, 3rd Chair
Abbie Ha, 8th Chair
Oboe
Aspen Gaa, 2nd Chair
Clarinet
Colten Millsap, 1st Chair
Adam Takacs, 4th Chair
Carly Williams, 7th Chair
Audrey Jarrett, 12th Chair
Bass Clarinet
Gavin Arendse, 1st Chair
Bassoon
Madelyn Engle, 1st Chair
Alto Sax
Diego Cruz, 1st Chair
Tenor Sax
Nicky Frazier, 2nd Chair
Bari Sax
Kaden West, 1st Alternate
Trumpet
Amie Ha, 2nd Chair
Chaise Nguyen, 4th Chair
Hayden Carey, 7th Chair
Ashwin Benegal, 1st Alternate
French Horn
Sam Wood, 1st Chair
Greg Plesha, 3rd Chair
Emme Abrahams, 5th Chair
Callie Faragher, 6th Chair
Trombone
Sebastian Cisneros, 1st Chair
Nathan Hagen, 2nd Chair
Serhan Doganay, 4th Chair
Cameron Coke, 6th Chair
Matt Byars, 1st Alternate
Euphonium
Aidan Montgomery, 1st Chair
Gage Wallace, 2nd Chair
Phillip Ronin, 1st Alternate
Tuba
Ryan Lee, 1st Chair
Jeremy Eastham, 3rd Chair
Percussion
Ben Drummond, 1st Chair
Tracy Selzer, 2nd Chair
Sam Anderson, 5th Chair
David Hoff, 8th Chair
Percussion
Ben Drummond, 1st Chair
Tracy Selzer, 2nd Chair
Sam Anderson, 5th Chair
David Hoff, 8th Chair
CMS December, Final Exam Schedule
GCISD Community Showcase at Cross Timbers Middle School
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5-9
PLAY IT SAFE VIDEOS for 6th and 7th – The Play It Safe program is presented by the Women’s Center.
CMS Dates for Students:
November 9 – 7th Grade – Play It Safe – Can’t Take It Back
November 16 – 6th Grade – Play It Safe – It’s Harassment
February 15 – 7th Grade – Play It Safe – Abuse of Power
March 1 - 6th Grade - Play It Safe - Survivors of Abuse
Below is the district information about the Play It Safe program. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the program, please print out the opt out form, complete it, and return it before the presentation date.
Click here for the Opt Out form
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:
BOBBY BRAGAN
In September CMS counselors talked to 8th grade English classes about the Bobby Bragan Scholarship. Students complete an application and a 500-700 word handwritten essay that is submitted to the campus and blind copy judged by three judges. The top scoring male student and the top scoring female student have their applications and essays sent to Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation for the final judging. Applications and essays are due back to CMS 8th grade English teachers – Mr. Woolley or Mrs. Sloan by November 15th at 3:25. Please contact the counseling apartment for further questions.
8TH GRADE FOUR YEAR PLANNING (ALSO GOOD FUTURE INFO. FOR ALL)
The counselors sent out communication through Skyward on Friday, September 28th about Four Year Planning and Endorsements. If you did not receive this communication, or you have questions, please contact your student's counselor. 8th Grade English also teachers presented a video from the counseling department about 4 year planning (see link below). Counselors have been meeting 8th grade students individually to start a four year plan and choose an endorsement. These individual meetings will go through the end of the 1st semester. Remember, this plan is a working document in Skyward that can be changed this year and in high school. Plus, when the high school counselors come to visit with our students in the 2nd semester, students will revisit their plans and endorsement choices to make any changes. Four year planning and choosing an endorsement is going to be a focus for this school year, and we want our students and parents to feel good about their choices for high school. Please see the links for the video below and for the 9th grade course sheet. All of this information is available through your student's Google 8th Grade Guidance Classroom and more information can be found by clicking on the links below:
4 Year Plan Video
https://www.powtoon.com/online-presentation/fC1Tehp6yu1/cms-4-year-plan-copy/?mode=movie
Endorsement Descriptions
https://texasoncourse.org/media/1265/five-endorsement-areas.pdf
Program of Studies
Preview attachment 18-19 FRESHMAN - UPDATED - Course Selection Sheet (1).pdf
Freshman Course Selection Sheet
18-19 FRESHMAN - UPDATED - Course Selection Sheet (1).pdf
REMINDER – We began a new 9 weeks on Oct. 22nd. Please make sure that you are checking Skyward. You can download the Skyward app for your phone or for your child’s phone so you can monitor grades.
Collegiate Academy Registration for 2019-2020
Attention all 8th graders interested in Collegiate Academy! Collegiate Academy is an Early College High School that is designed for students to earn a diploma and an Associate's Degree simultaneously, and it's all free. The online application for the GCISD Collegiate Academy at TCC Northeast will go live at 12:00 AM on Thursday, November 1st! 8th graders must complete an application in order to be considered for acceptance as an incoming freshmen during the 2019-2020 school year. This year, students may access the application directly from the Collegiate Academy website! Due to the success and popularity of this program, it is encouraged that every student who is interested in possibly joining the Phoenix Family to submit an application as soon as possible as space will be limited. The Collegiate Academy application will be available online from November 1, 2018 through January 18, 2019. The link to their school website is: ca.gcisd.net. Applications can also be found in the counseling office.
Krystal McCure – Counselor A-K – 817-305-4916
Amy Bouchelle – Counselor L-Z – 817-305-4917
Shari Vanderwork – Registrar – 817-305-4955
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:
BOBBY BRAGAN
In September CMS counselors talked to 8th grade English classes about the Bobby Bragan Scholarship. Students complete an application and a 500-700 word handwritten essay that is submitted to the campus and blind copy judged by three judges. The top scoring male student and the top scoring female student have their applications and essays sent to Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation for the final judging. Applications and essays are due back to CMS 8th grade English teachers – Mr. Woolley or Mrs. Sloan by November 15th at 3:25. Please contact the counseling apartment for further questions.
8TH GRADE FOUR YEAR PLANNING (ALSO GOOD FUTURE INFO. FOR ALL)
The counselors sent out communication through Skyward on Friday, September 28th about Four Year Planning and Endorsements. If you did not receive this communication, or you have questions, please contact your student's counselor. 8th Grade English also teachers presented a video from the counseling department about 4 year planning (see link below). Counselors have been meeting 8th grade students individually to start a four year plan and choose an endorsement. These individual meetings will go through the end of the 1st semester. Remember, this plan is a working document in Skyward that can be changed this year and in high school. Plus, when the high school counselors come to visit with our students in the 2nd semester, students will revisit their plans and endorsement choices to make any changes. Four year planning and choosing an endorsement is going to be a focus for this school year, and we want our students and parents to feel good about their choices for high school. Please see the links for the video below and for the 9th grade course sheet. All of this information is available through your student's Google 8th Grade Guidance Classroom and more information can be found by clicking on the links below:
4 Year Plan Video
https://www.powtoon.com/online-presentation/fC1Tehp6yu1/cms-4-year-plan-copy/?mode=movie
Endorsement Descriptions
https://texasoncourse.org/media/1265/five-endorsement-areas.pdf
Program of Studies
Preview attachment 18-19 FRESHMAN - UPDATED - Course Selection Sheet (1).pdf
Freshman Course Selection Sheet
18-19 FRESHMAN - UPDATED - Course Selection Sheet (1).pdf
REMINDER – We began a new 9 weeks on Oct. 22nd. Please make sure that you are checking Skyward. You can download the Skyward app for your phone or for your child’s phone so you can monitor grades.
Collegiate Academy Registration for 2019-2020
Attention all 8th graders interested in Collegiate Academy! Collegiate Academy is an Early College High School that is designed for students to earn a diploma and an Associate's Degree simultaneously, and it's all free. The online application for the GCISD Collegiate Academy at TCC Northeast will go live at 12:00 AM on Thursday, November 1st! 8th graders must complete an application in order to be considered for acceptance as an incoming freshmen during the 2019-2020 school year. This year, students may access the application directly from the Collegiate Academy website! Due to the success and popularity of this program, it is encouraged that every student who is interested in possibly joining the Phoenix Family to submit an application as soon as possible as space will be limited. The Collegiate Academy application will be available online from November 1, 2018 through January 18, 2019. The link to their school website is: ca.gcisd.net. Applications can also be found in the counseling office.
Krystal McCure – Counselor A-K – 817-305-4916
Amy Bouchelle – Counselor L-Z – 817-305-4917
Shari Vanderwork – Registrar – 817-305-4955
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Repeated Information
Juuling Presentation
Have you been hearing about the increase in teens' use of Juuling? Are you worried about the impact on your child's health? Wondering what a Juul is and if your child may have one?
Join us for an informative event presented by Challenge of Tarrant County, Texas Health and Human Services' Organization of the Year. You will learn what a Juul is, how kids are using them and the potential impact on your child's health.
This event will be held on November 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the GCISD Administration Building, located at 3051 Ira E Woods Avenue, Grapevine, Texas.
Join the GCISD Team!
Great opportunities are available in our auxiliary departments:
- Nutrition Specialists -PT w/ benefits – work while your students are in school!
- KidzU Site Aides – PT w/benefits – great schedule for local college students!
- Night Custodians
- Bus Drivers
- Maintenance Engineers
Apply now to work with the BEST! www.gcisd.net