Colt Corner
#TeamCMS
August 25, 2017
Dear Colt Parents,
What a fantastic first week of school! One of our Colt dads recently asked me how I felt the week had gone and without hesitation and a big smile on my face, I told him how it was a great first week of school! He told me it was obvious I love what I do because of the passion visible on my face for CMS. I was quick to point out that is true because of our wonderful students and hardworking staff. Again today, I had another moment of joy when a new Colt mom told me she was worried her daughter had built up middle school to the point it could never be as great as she anticipated but was thrilled to tell me it was even better than she expected! That summed up this first week for me. We have a lot of happy Colts walking around our campus daily, including one proud principal. We look forward to seeing everyone who can make it on Tuesday evening to our open house/curriculum night. Have a great weekend!
BEST,
David Arencibia, Ed.D.
CMS Principal
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Open House/Curriculum Night
August 29 - Open House/Curriculum Night - 6:00 - 7:00 pm
CMS Learning Commons (Library)
Book Fair
Nutrition Nuggets
Did you know that via myschoolbucks.com you can set a low balance alert within the system in addition seeing your students balance and what your student is purchasing daily?! There is also a feature that enables you to make deposits into your account via credit card with a $1.95 per transaction fee. myschoolbucks.com online information is linked here for your convince.
Counselor Corner
Week of August 28 – September 1
COLT CAMP SURVEY
Attention 6th grade parents: We want to hear from you! Please complete the survey below about you and your student's experience at CMS Colt Camp!
https://goo.gl/forms/p9nTrjQZn2kcis5H2
COLLEGE COLOR DAY
Wear your favorite college T-Shirt on Friday, September 1. Show your colors and be proud.
SIGNS OF SUICIDE (SOS)
**** PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE*****A parent preview of the program will be held on Wednesday, August 30 at 10:00am and on Wednesday, August 31 at 6:00pm at the GCISD Administration Building – Board Room, 3051 Ira E. Woods, Grapevine, Texas 76051
During the month of September the CMS Counselors will be leading guidance lessons from the SOS (Signs of Suicide) curriculum. This program will be shared with all GCISD middle and high school students and staff. Students will learn how to respond to a friend who may need extra support. One tool they will gain is the acronym ACT.
A: Acknowledge the problem;
C: Care. Let the person know you care; and
T: Tell a responsible adult.
Counselors will also discuss the difference between sadness and depression.
7th Graders will have their lesson Tuesday, September 25.
8th Graders will have their lesson Tuesday, September 21.
6th Graders will have their lesson Tuesday, September 27.
Please see attached OPT out form. Also, here is the link to the district website that also has the video in case you cannot attend the parent preview. http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/38638
PLAY IT SAFE VIDEOS for 6th and 7th – The parent preview is Thursday, September 28 at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM at the administrative offices. Opt out forms coming soon.
October 5 – 7th Grade – Play It Safe – Healthy Relationships
November 10 – 7th Grade – Play It Safe – Can’t Take It Back
November 17 – 6th Grade – Play It Safe – It’s Harassment
February 16 – 7th Grade – Play It Safe – Abuse of Power
March 2 – 6th Grade – Play It Safe – Survivors of Abuse
GUIDANCE LESSONS
This is the schedule of CMS counselor guidance lessons for September:
September 6 – 6th Grade Girls PE – Bullying and Social Media
September 12 – 8th grade Guidance – Bullying and Social Media
September 13 – 6th Grade Boys PE – Bullying and Social Media
September 14 – 7th Grade Guidance – Bullying and Social Media
September 20 – 6th Grade Girls PE – Self Image and Self-Improvement
September 21 – 8th Grade SOS – Signs of Suicide
September 25 – 7th Grade SOS – Signs of Suicide
September 27 – 6th Grade SOS – Signs of Suicide
October 4 – 6th Grade Boys PE – Self Image and Self-Improvement
REMINDER – PROGRESS REPORT 1
September 8th will be then end of the grading period for Progress Report 1. CMS will mail out this initial report card. Logging into your Skyward Family Access Account can access all future progress reports and nine-week report cards. If you need password assistance logging into your account, please email CMS Registrar Shari Vanderwork.
AIM FOR SUCCESS
This program is run through the PE/Athletics Department. The dates that students will be participating in this program are Wednesday, November 15 for 8th Grade and Thursday, March 8 for 6th grade. Coach Kim Haley will have OPT out forms coming closer to those dates.
Parent Preview dates are Wednesday, September 13 at 10:00 AM and Thursday, September 14 6:00 PM in the Administration Building Board Room.
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: https://tip.duke.edu/programs/7th-grade-talent-search/enroll-now
Krystal McCure – Counselor A-K – 817-305-4916
Leslie Walden – Counselor L-Z – 817-305-4917
Shari Vanderwork – Registrar – 817-305-4955
UPCOMING Events
All Week - Book Fair in the Learning Commons
August 29 - Open House/Curriculum Night - 6:00 - 7:00 pm
August 31 - PTA Principal's Coffee - Learning Commons (Library) 8:00 -9:00 am
August 31 - 7th grade volleyball scrimmage vs. HMS (North Gym)
August 31 - CMS Choir Parents Meeting - Cafeteria - 7:00-8:00 pm
September 4 - Labor Day, Student/Teacher Holiday