Parents Weekly Newsletter Volume 21
February 08, 2021
“Students are to Report to Homeroom first between 8:40-8:55 daily to be counted present”.
TEACHERS ARE TAKING ATTENDANCE EACH CLASS PERIOD TO CAPTURE THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE PRESENT AND ABSENT. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO EACH CLASS AND STAY FOR THE DURATION. IN ORDER FOR STUDENTS TO KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON AND TO BE SUCCESSFUL THEY MUST COME TO SCHOOL DAILY.
Parents Connect To Canvas Guide
VIRTUAL LEARNING and PHASE IN--IN PERSON INSTRUCTION
ALL STUDENTS SHOULD LOG INTO THEIR CANVAS PAGE DURING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8-12, 2021.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY EACH DAY SO CHECK IN TO HOMEROOM FIRST EACH DAY. PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
STUDENTS PHASE IN MODEL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2021, ALL SELF-CONTAIN SPECIAL NEED STUDENTS WILL RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2021, NO-SCHOOL WINTER-BREAK
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021, STUDENTS WHO CHOSE IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION WILL RETURN. Please hear a message from NCSS Superintendent by clicking on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIXBod3_TZQ
PARENT, PLEASE CHECK YOU CHILD CANVAS PAGE DAILY TO ENSURE THEY ARE SUBMITTING THEIR ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME. ALL GRADES COUNT TOWARD FINAL AVERAGE.
CONTACT YOUR CHILD TEACHER IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. YOU CAN FIND TEACHERS EMAIL ADDRESSES BY VISITING OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE: https://cms.newtoncountyschools.org/about_us/faculty_staff_email_addresses/2019-2020_c_l_m_s_faculty_and_staff
Thank you for your continued support!
Virtual Learning Assistance for Parents
https://www.newtoncountyschools.org/reopening_of_schools/virtual_learning_assistance_for_parents
BLACK (AFRICAN AMERICAN) HISTORY MONTH
AFRICAN AMERICAN RECOGNITION
Toni Morrison: February is Black History Month! Today we recognize Toni Morrison, who in1993 became the first African American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her novels are among the most celebrated works of contemporary literature.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.tonimorrisonsociety.org
BLACK (AFRICAN AMERICAN) HISTORY FIELD TRIP 2021
EACH WEEK WE WILL VISIT A DIFFERENT SITE: The Herndon Home Museum: Historic house built by Atlanta’s first black millionaire, Alonzo Herndon.
CLICK ON ME:https://youtu.be/vgGh-UAJqw4
AFRICAN AMERICAN INVENTORS
Did you know that the first home security system was invented by a Black nurse? Meet Marie Van Brittan Brown. Although she was a full-time nurse, she recognized the security threats to her home and devised a system that would alert her of strangers at her door and contact relevant authorities as quickly as possible.
Read more here: https://timeline.com/marie-van-brittan-brown-b63b72c415f0
Tutoring with Oxford College students
Tutoring with Oxford College students
Tutoring with Oxford College students
Free Tutoring with Oxford College students
Drop-in, no registration or advance notice required
Drop-in afternoon tutoring for elementary, middle, and high school grades and subjects.
Monday-Thursday 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Zoom link https://emory.zoom.us/j/92944735546
Spring semester 2021 dates Monday, Feb. 8th through Thursday, April 29th.
One-on-One tutoring
Complete the registration form and Oxford staff will contact you to determine subject and schedule preferences to proceed with matching your student with an Oxford student.
Below is the link to the registration form to request one-on-one tutoring with an Oxford Student.
STUDENTS STUDY and ACADEMIC SUCCESS TIPS
- COME TO SCHOOL EACH DAY
- BE ON-TIME TO SCHOOL (HOMEROOM 8:40-8:55)
- ATTEND ALL CLASS/STAY THE ENTIRE TIME
- READ SOMETHING FOR A MINIMUM OF 30-MINUTE EACH EVENING AT HOME
- ATTEND AFTER-SCHOOL EXTENDED LEARNING TIME/TUTORING EVERY DAY
- COMPLETE ALL ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME
- TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN LEARNING
DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS CONTINUES
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jones at (jones.nicholas@newton.k12.ga.us)
REQUESTING DONATIONS
Parents, help us spoil and show our APPRECIATION to all our teachers and staff here at CLMS. We are requesting donations so that daily we can do a little something. We are also accepting any sponsors gifts, gift cards, etc. to add some fun to our teachers and staff work week. Click HERE: REQUESTING DONATIONS to sign up for a list of donations to bring. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Margaret Gaskins at gaskins.margaret@newton.k12.ga.us .
Mrs. Dean
Email: dean.tiphanie@newton.k12.ga.us
Office Hours: 9:00a.m. - 4:10p.m.
Direct Line: 770-385-6889
Dr. Pennington
Dr. Pennington
All Students Last Names L-Z
Email: pennington.jacqueline@newton.k12.ga.us
Office Hours: 9:00a.m. - 4:10p.m.
Direct Line: 770-784-4993
Welcome to Our Counselor's Chat Corner
Counselor Chat Session with ALL Students
Sessions will be held every 4th Wednesday of the month
Individual Counseling sessions every Monday - 3:20-4:00p.m
You can also visit Dr. Pennington and Mrs. Dean Canvas page by logging into your Canvas page.
STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM INFORMATION
https://forms.gle/rsostzSzm95pVWBQA
After School Virtual Program - Clements Middle School (newtoncountyschools.org)
PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATING AT YOUR FINGERTIP
https://campus.newton.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/parents/newton.jsp
S.A.T Word of the Week
EDIFICATION
enlighten; instruct
PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR PARENTS INVOLVEMENT RESOURCE LIBRARY
THIS INFORMATION CAN ALSO BE FIND ON OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE UNDER THE PARENT RESOURCE TAB.
LIBRARY TOOLS TO EXPLORE AND USE
https://cms.newtoncountyschools.org/library_/ask_the_librarian/useful_links
https://cms.newtoncountyschools.org/library_/ask_the_librarian/sports_read/kobe
Reference Information
WE SPOTLIGHT OUR TEACHERS and STAFF
THEY ARE AWESOME!!!
Mr. Roussell 7th Grade Social Studies
Mrs. Queen Media Center Paraprofessional
Mrs. Crues Exceptional Education Grades 6th, 7th and 8th
PARENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS ARCHIVE 2020-2021
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION COMING SOON...
Parents, if you know of a business that would like to partner with Clements Middle School, please have them contact us at 770-784-2934. Information about becoming a partner is below.
Thank you for your continued support!
Clements Middle School
Email: contact@ourschool.com
Website: https://cms.newtoncountyschools.org/
Location: 66 Jack Neely Road, Covington, GA, USA
Phone: 770-784-2934
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clementsmiddleschool/?modal=composer¬if_id=1589127365887297¬if_t=aymt_simplified_make_page_post&ref=notif
Twitter: @ClementsMiddle