Colts Chronicle
Cimarron Middle School Newsletter - September 16, 2016
Colts Chronicle provides information to parents, students, staff, and community.
Principal Notes:
Dear Cimarron Parents,
Today at Cimarron, our entire student body came together to learn about, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. Our eighth grade students lead us in the Preamble Challenge followed by all students joining in the Pledge of Allegiance. This opportunity gave our students a chance to consider the great freedoms that we all enjoy as US citizens. Other Cimarron happenings included supporting the Legend High School community with spirit week as our student council had a float in the parade, and our band students joined the Legend Marching Band. This is a busy time of year for Cimarron, and we look forward to building community through upcoming events such as our first Cimarron fun run. Check our website for details about the First Annual Colt Bolt on October 1.
We are looking forward to collaborating with all of you at parent teacher conferences next week. Please read below for details about this and many other exciting upcoming events!
Chris Zimmerman, Principal
Parent Teacher Conferences September 21st and 22nd
Dear Cimarron Parents,
Collaboration with our parents is a vital component of student success at Cimarron Middle School. This fall, Cimarron Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on September 21-22nd from 3:30-7:00pm.
Two types of conferences will occur this year - scheduled and open. Scheduled conferences will be set up by each team and elective teacher.
These scheduled conferences will be held between 3:30-4:30pm.
Invitations will be sent to specific families of students based on need for designated times during the scheduled conferences.
If you are not contacted for a scheduled conference, you are invited to attend the open conferences.
These open conferences will be held between 4:45 pm and ending at 7:00 pm.
During this time, you will have the opportunity to individually meet with each teacher or team for about five minutes.
Conference reminders:
Check grades prior to conferences, as conferences will be about the learning experience
Bring your student's schedule.
Conferences are an opportunity for you to come in and meet the teachers to find out how your son/daughter’s learning experience is going.
At the end of five minutes, you may receive contact information from the teacher for follow-up if needed.
Please respect and value other parents’ and teachers’ time.
Computers will be available in the commons to check grades/schedules if needed.
Questions that could be asked to teachers:
How is my student’s learning experience progressing in the classroom?
What are some ways I can support my student’s learning at home?
Be mindful of the collaborative power of parents and teachers working together for the benefit of the student.
Please see the schedules below. If you have any questions, please contact the Cimarron main office at 720-433-0120. We look forward to these great opportunities in support of student success!
6th Grade
3:30-4:30pm - Scheduled conferences per team by invitation only
(10-15 minute conferences)
4:45-7:00pm - Open conferences (5 minutes per conference)
7th Grade
3:30-4:30pm - Scheduled conferences per team by invitation only
(10-15 minute conferences)
4:45-7:00pm - Open conferences (5 minutes per conference)
8th Grade
3:30-4:30pm - Scheduled conferences per team by invitation only
(10-15 minute conferences)
4:45-7:00pm - Open conferences (5 minutes per conference)
Parent Teacher Conference Food Sign Up
Student Attendance Count Day - Thursday September 22, 2016
Evacuation and Reunification Drill on Wednesday, September 28th
As you know, safety is our number one priority at Cimarron Middle School and in Douglas County School District. With that said, we are constantly monitoring physical safety for all students. This includes Standard Response Protocols (SRP) for Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockout and Lockdown. We have successfully completed one evacuation drills so far this school year.The next step is a reunification drill. The first evacuation/reunification drill is scheduled for Wednesday, September 28th beginning at 1:10 PM. This reunification drill does not involve parent pick up. Students will learn about the expectations and their roles in evacuation and reunification through Advisement class lessons prior to the drill. To that end, this drill will last approximately 45 minutes and will be taking place at our regular evacuation locations as well as on the Cimarron football field. This will be a great opportunity for our students and staff to practice the reunification process in a purposeful and organized fashion.We ask that student pick up not occur during this time. If a student is needed between 1:10 -2:00 on Wednesday, September 28th, we ask that pick up occur prior to 1:10 PM. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the evacuation and reunification drill on Wednesday, September 28th. Thank you for your continued support of student safety at Cimarron Middle School.
Cimarron Night at Chick-Fil-A Night
Thursday, Sep 29, 2016, 06:00 AM
Chick-fil-A, Crown Crest Boulevard, Parker, CO, United States
Picture Retakes
Thursday, Sep 29, 2016, 10:00 AM
Cimarron Middle School, Parker, CO, United States
CiMS/PTO Annual Fall Movie Night
Students will vote at lunches on Tuesday, September 27th on which movie will be shown. All CIMS students, feeder elementary students and parents are welcome to attend. Pizza, candy and drinks will be available for purchase.
We need your help! If you'd like to volunteer to help with the event email TalktoCIMS@gmail.com.
Friday, Sep 30, 2016, 06:00 PM
Cimarron Middle School, Parker, CO, United States
Box Tops for Education
Cimarron will be kicking off our fall contest for box tops NEXT WEEK (9/19/16)! Each pod has a collection bin located near their core classes. There is also a collection bin by the front security desk. Our contest will go until Thursday, October 6th. Here is a current list of box tops products http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/participating-products
Monitoring Student Safety in the Mornings
To assist in keeping Cimarron Middle School a safe place for all, we ask that all students enter the school at the main entrance/front door each day upon arrival at school. Please DO NOT enter the building in the back by mobiles. Thank you for your attention to this important safety matter.
Modified Block Schedule
Cimarron Middle School has developed a new bell schedule. The biggest change occurs on Wednesday and Thursday where classes are blocked into longer times. Students will attend half of their schedule on Wednesday and the other half on Thursday. Attached below are the two schedules.
Safe 2 Tell
Cimarron Middle School
Email: dlkapeller@dcsdk12.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/dcsdk12.org/cimarron-middle-school/
Location: 12130 Canterberry Parkway, Parker, CO, United States
Phone: (720) 433-0120
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Official-Cimarron-Middle-School/206852646034074
Twitter: @CIMSCOLTS