Colt Corner
#TeamCMS
May 24, 2019
Colts,
Here we are with the last week upon us for the 18-19 school year. Today we were able to celebrate our Colts for the incredible year that we have had. In the theme of celebration, on Tuesday, we will have a lot of former Colts, now graduating Seniors, come back to CMS to walk the halls one last time. As the returning Seniors will be cheered on, so will our departing 8th grade Colts on Thursday, which will be the beginning of a great tradition at CMS. Next week's schedule is found below indicating the various exams that the students will take that have been strategically placed throughout the week so that our students don't have many exams in one day. I know our students and teachers have been working hard in reviewing this past week so that our students feel prepared to show off what they have learned. I hope you get a chance to enjoy this three-day weekend ahead!
David Arencibia, Ed.D.
CMS Principal
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UPCOMING Events
See next week's schedule pictured below.
May 27 - Memorial Day - School Holiday
May 30 - Last day of School - Early Release 12:10pm
Summer - CMS will be shut down for construction
August 15 - All grade registration day. See the August 15 information picture under Repeated Information for details.
CMS Spirit Wear Day on Tuesday!
Social Studies Student of the Week
This week Mrs. Kreag recognized 7th grader Finley.
Finley is a hardworking student who creates wonderful projects and is a leader in group work. She has a fantastic attitude and is a high achiever in Social Studies. Way to go Finley!
Girls Athletics Update
Week of May 27 - May 30
OFF CAMPUS P.E.: The application window for OCPE is now open. Students who would like to participate in OCPE may fill out an application and turn it in to their counselor. For more information about OCPE and for student applications, use the following link: OCPE Information
HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT FORMS: Current 8th grade students wanting to make an adjustment to their 9th grade schedules may use the links below to make their requests. If you have questions about schedule adjustments or trouble with the link, please contact your student’s high school counselor.
GHS link: https://forms.gle/eue7wT62J1k5jsQm8
CHHS link: https://chhs.gcisd.net/resources/counseling
SUMMER SCHOOL: Using the link below, you will find a flyer with basic information about summer school for this year. The GCISD summer school brochure is now available online containing more details about course offerings and times.
Middle School Summer School Registration
For students who are/were in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade during
the 2018-2019 school year
Middle School Bridge Class Registration
For students who are/were in 6th or 7th grade during the
2018-2019 school year
REMINDER – Please make sure that you are checking grades in Skyward. You can download the Skyward app for your phone or for your child’s phone so you can monitor grades.
Krystal McCure – Counselor A-K – 817-305-4916
Amy Bouchelle – Counselor L-Z – 817-305-4917
Repeated Information
CMS Construction
Colts,
It’s hard to believe that we are already in the month of May and we will soon be winding down another successful year at CMS! Before we disperse for summer break, I wanted to share some information with you regarding our campus and summer construction.
As part of the 2016 Bond, our campus will be receiving classroom door hardware for fire safety, some new air conditioning/heating equipment, a controlled vestibule area and a renovated learning commons. Over the summer, construction crews will work to create a new main entrance to our building where the controlled vestibule will be located. The general contractor has told us that this entrance will not be finished by the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, therefore while this work is being completed, students, parents and visitors can enter through the bus drop off entrance as well as by the band hall.
Once inside the vestibule, parents and visitors will notice new equipment and procedures. These technological additions will help further secure our campus. In addition to working with our construction program team, we have also been working with the GCISD Director of Emergency Management and School Security on these important changes. He is currently working on a video that will detail the new procedures and how to operate the equipment that will also help streamline our visitor process. We will be sharing that video with you in the next few weeks and will also send reminders close to the beginning of school.
Another piece of important information to share is the schedule that Lee Lewis Construction (LLC) has provided us. LLC has told us that all construction will not be complete by the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year. The construction schedule shows achieving substantial completion of the renovations by October 18. They have assured us that our interior building spaces will be functional and the learning commons useable but not necessarily complete. In thinking about this, I would ask that you pardon the dust and help us show patience and flexibility as we work with LLC to allow them to work and finish. Obviously, as we go through the summer we will monitor progress and in August begin to communicate about any temporary conditions or processes for our return.
As we approach the beginning of the new school year, it will be imperative to check my newsletters for information. This is an exciting time at Colleyville Middle School and I look forward to enjoying these renovated spaces with our Colt family! If you have any specific questions regarding the construction work CMS renovations, please let me know.
Dr. David Arencibia
Zero Hour Scheduling Information
ATTENTION CURRENT 6TH GRADE PARENTS
The following immunizations are required for your student to begin 7th grade in August:
Tdap AND Meningococcal
Immunization records are now being accepted by Nurse Martin for 2019/2020
school year until the last day of school, May 30th.
Immunizations must be emailed to the nurse after the last day of school, May 30th. Due to construction in the building over the summer, Immunizations cannot be mailed or faxed. If immunizations are not received by August 15th schedule pickup, you must see the Nurse to turn in your Immunizations before getting your student’s schedule. Please be prepared to wait in line for the nurse on the day of Registration.
Email Immunization records to sophia.martin@gcisd.net