The Mustang Minute
September 24, 2021 - Issue 5
Falling Forward!
It is hard to believe that fall is upon us! I do love apple picking and all things pumpkin and it will be a welcome relief from the heat. Please be sure to send your children in with jackets or sweatshirts for lunch time. We will continue to eat outside as long as possible! Teachers also keep windows open in the classroom to increase circulation, so having an extra layer for those brisk days will be helpful!
With the fall come fall clubs and sports! The list is pretty long this week so check the "Clubs and Teams" section below!
Afterschool Activities
we have a number of clubs starting up next week. Take a look at the list below for start dates and times. Several of our clubs are drop in while others have sign-ups, students should keep an eye on their email for new club opportunities and sign ups!
Parking
I really appreciate all of our parents working with us it improve drop off and pick-up. It is running more smoothly and safely. When you are parked in the lot, please make sure to check your surrounding before backing out of a space. the students will be walking between and behind cars. I'd love to say they always pay good attention but...not so much!
Some great literacy strategies at work!
Principal Coverage
Mr. McCarthy Getting into the math mix
School Council
Open House
The Coakley Middle School Open House will be on September 28th from 6:30-8:30PM
This will be a virtual event.
Today you will receive a separate email with a Google Slides linked to the body. Each slide is for a different grade or subject. On those slides are links to videos that outline the basics of each class. we ask that over the course of the weekend you review these brief presentations. This will allow for more time for questions and answers during next week's virtual open house. A schedule for Open house will be on the final slide and will be sent home next Tuesday.
Next week you will receive links from the teams and teachers for the live meet and greet sessions.
I will also have an ongoing "coffee hour" meet (sorry, you will have to brew your own coffee at home) where parents can drop in to ask questions.
Clubs and Teams at CMS
This week, I have a list of clubs that will be starting soon. Next week, we will have start dates and meeting times listed as well.
Friendship Club - TBD
Student Council - First Meeting Thursday, October 14
Artist Circle - Wednesday 2:10-3:00pm Starting September 29th in A1
Yearbook Club - Grade 8 Only Starts October 6th in 201 (every other Wednesday)
Bowling Club - Begins in January 2022
Intramural Sports - Start Early October
Homework Club - Starting September 27th at 2:10 pm in the Library
Drama Club - 1st and 3rd Mondays starting October 4th in room 101
Rocket Club - Spring 2022
Cartooning Club - Meets Thursdays, Starting October 14th
Math Team - First meeting Thursday, September 28th
More to come!
NEW! Aspen Parent/Guardian Emergency Contact Updates and Annual Permissions
Emergency Contact Updates and Annual Permissions are completed online in your Aspen Family Portal Account. One parent/guardian per student should log into Aspen to complete the Online Returning Student Registration.
Click the button below for a video that shows you exactly how to use this new module
This new module works best on a computer or Chromebook. We are working to make this module mobile compatible. If you do not have a computer or a Chromebook, you can log into Aspen on your phone or tablet, click on the Menu to View Full Site, and then zoom in on the screen to Initiate and complete the workflow.
If you don't know your Aspen Family Portal account log in, please email npsaspensupport@norwood.k12.ma.us
The PTO Needs You!
PTO Board Openings
With the new year comes new opportunities to be involved with CMS. We are looking for PTO Board members that collectively make decisions about activities for the school. We are also in need of a PTO treasurer. The treasurer maintains the records and bank account for the PTO. Please email coakleynorwoodPTO@gmail.com or mfraczek@norwood.k12.ma.us if you are interested.
Dr. Margo Fraczek
Email: mfraczek@norwood.k12.ma.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/norwood.k12.ma.us/cms-principal/home
Phone: 781-762-7880
Facebook: facebook.com/CoakleyMIddleSchoolPTO
Twitter: @mfraczek