CMS Weekly News Express
Sunday, March 10, 2019 (Week #29)
March Always Sneaks Up On Us...
Staff:
I hope you all had a great weekend. We have a very busy week ahead. Monday’s faculty meeting is our annual procedural review of the testing platform. This meeting is mandatory and requires a sign-off for our records. I thank all of you in advance, because I know it isn’t always fun; however, it’s a requirement. I will be available for any questions or concerns. Will send all of you the state’s PowerPoint so you can have it for a reference. That e-mail will come out tonight under separate cover. Please review material – thanks in advance.
See you all tomorrow…
Dean W. Packard
Principal
Monday, March 11th
- Learning Academy – Cancelled (Full Faculty Meeting After School)
- Full Faculty Meeting – Library (MCAS Testing Review Policies & Procedures)
- Play Rehearsal – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Tuesday, March 12th
- Learning Academy – Grades 7&8 2:30-3:30 p.m. (Library)
- School Council - 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Conference Room A)
- CMS MPA Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Library)
Wednesday, March 13th
- Learning Academy – Grades 5&6 2:30-3:30 p.m. (Library)
- Scholar Recognition Breakfast: Grades 5&6 – 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (Auditorium & Cafeteria)
- Play Rehearsal – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
- Progress Report Grades Due by 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 14th
- Learning Academy – Grades 7&8 - 2:30-3:30 p.m. (Library)
- Parent Portal Opened 9:30 a.m.
- Scholar Recognition Breakfast: Grades 7&8 – 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (Auditorium & Cafeteria)
- Play Rehearsal – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Friday, March 15th
- Professional Development for Faculty (See previous e-mail I sent out to staff)
Special Happenings:
Term #2 Scholar Recognition Breakfast
Students who achieved a 90 or above average in all core content classes will be recognized on Wednesday, March 13th (5th and 6th grade students & parents) and Thursday, March 14th (7th and 8th grade students and parents). The recognition ceremony will take place in the auditorium from 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. followed by a small breakfast/reception in the cafeteria from 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. I will send out a formal itinerary next week.
MCAS Administration Training March Faculty Meeting – Monday, March 11th, 2019
Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing many different MCAS resources. Please take the time to click on the buttons below to access the important information. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns? Also, test administration training will take place during our March faculty meeting (there will be a sign-off sheet at the training). I will be scheduling a training for all Instructional Assistants as well.
District Professional Development – Friday, March 15th, 2019
On Friday, March 15 our district will be having a Professional Development Day. I will be disseminating information this week as to scheduled events, times & places. During the afternoon, our focus will be on PBL. Please plan on the day being scheduled from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Instructional Assistants are not included on this day.
Please see the e-mail I sent out last week for all information. Be sure to follow through and sign-up accordingly.
2019 MCAS Testing Calendar
Grade 8:
English Language Arts: April 2nd & April 3rd
Science, Technology & Engineering: April 30th & May 1st
Math: May 16th & May 17th
Grade 7:
English Language Arts: April 10th & April 11th
Math: May 9th & May 10th
Grade 6:
English Language Arts: April 8th & April 9th
Math: May 7th & May 8th
Grade 5:
English Language Arts: April 4th & April 5th
Science, Technology & Engineering: May 2nd & May 3rd
Math: May 14th & May 15th
***English Language Arts Make-Up Sessions: April 22nd – April 29th
***Math Make-Up Sessions: May 20th – May 24th
***Science, Technology & Engineering Make-Up Sessions: May 20th – May 24th
District Showcase Night – Tuesday, March 26, 2019
On this night from 6:00-8:00 p.m., we will be displaying student work for parents to see. Please be sure to have your displays ready to go for this evening.