Colt Corner
#TeamCMS
August 24, 2018
Colts,
We had a great first week in Colt country! It is an exciting time full of positive energy throughout the building. It is also refreshing to hear many of our 6th grade students say they already "feel comfortable" at school and how they love all of their "new freedoms." Equally as exciting to see is some of our 8th grade students positively taking many of our new students under their wings and showing them where classes and other parts of the building are.
A big thanks to our PTA for putting on a nice principal's coffee. The many successes our students encounter throughout the year is a direct reflection of the strong partnership we have together as a school community. Thank you to everyone, as each of us plays an integral role in supporting our Colts.
David Arencibia, Ed.D.
CMS Principal
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UPCOMING Events
August 27 - 31 - Book Fair - Learning Commons
August 28 - PTA General Meeting 5:30 - 6:00pm - Cafeteria
August 28 - Curriculum Night - 6:00 -7:30 pm (Please note time adjustment)
August 30 - 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Scrimmage schedule here
September 3 - Labor Day Holiday
September 4 - 7th Grade Football Scrimmage schedule here
September 5 - 8th Grade Football Scrimmage schedule here
September 6 - 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball schedule here
September 10 - 7th Grade Football schedule here
September 11 - 8th Grade Football schedule here
September 13 - 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball schedule here
September 17 - 7th Grade Football schedule here
September 18 - 8th Grade Football schedule here
September 20 - 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball schedule here
September 21 - PTA Back to School Social
September 24 - 7th Grade Football schedule here
September 25 - 8th Grade Football schedule here
Book Fair
Donating Yard Games
Friends For Life
All students now have an anonymous reporting system for bullying, harassment, drugs, alcohol, dangerous behaviors, and self-harm concerns. This is the see something, say something resource. We encourage you to reinforce with your student to use the app on their device anonymously or they can always come in to report in person as well.
Bond Website and Construction Updates
The current GCISD bond website is updated for anyone who is interested in learning more about current and upcoming construction projects.
http://www.gcisdbond2016.com/construction-updates.html
Major Milestones - The dates and information listed are subject to change. Timelines are a general estimate of when activities, related to the development of construction projects, will occur. The District reserves the right to make adjustments as warranted by the project and the needs of the District.
Campus Renovations – See the project scope for each campus at the individual school site on this website. Project scope highlights include creating a secured vestibule at schools that do not have one, renovating the library into a Learning Commons, and other upgrades or repairs as outlined in the 2016 Bond Program.
Week of August 27 - 31
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! We want your feedback so we can improve the programs that we provide for you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflPovOX7vDBZp2p-kI5YCp-0LPvS7kqMG0nFeSW3232hPCcQ/viewform
ALL STUDENTS
Signs of Suicide (SOS):
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.
The Parent Screening of SOS will be will be August 29 at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM at the Administration Building in the Board Room.
6th Graders will have their lesson Wednesday, September 5.
7th Graders will have their lesson Wednesday, September 12.
8th Graders will have their lesson Wednesday, September 19.
Below is the link for district information on Signs of Suicide. You can print off the opt out form here or use the attachment to print off form. Please just write in the date and grade of your child if opting out of the presentation.
PLAY IT SAFE VIDEOS for 6th and 7th – Please keep checking for the dates of the Parent Preview for the Play It Safe program presented by the Women’s Center.
CMS Dates for Students
October 4 – 7th Grade – Play It Safe – Healthy Relationships
November 9 – 7th Grade – Play It Safe – Can’t Take It Back
November 16 – 6th Grade – Play It Safe – It’s Harassment
February 15 – 7th Grade – Play It Safe – Abuse of Power
March 1 – 6th Grade – Play It Safe – Survivors of Abuse
REMINDER – The first progress report date will be September 7 and the second progress report date is September 28. The end of the 1st 9 weeks is October 19. Please make sure that you are checking 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
Shari Vanderwork – Registrar – 817-305-4955
Tips from Nurse Martin
Important Repeated Information
From our PTA
Volunteers:
The 2018-2019 CMS PTA is hard at work to ensure that we have another great year at CMS! We would love your help! Please follow the link to volunteer interest to let us know how you’d be interested in helping out! Some great ways to volunteer at our school include: working the library or teacher appreciation events, chaperoning socials, or joining a planning committee for socials, cotillion or 8th grade banquet. Your willingness to volunteer makes CMS a unique community where all of our students will thrive. We welcome you!
As a reminder, all volunteers must complete a background check each school year. Please follow the link below to complete your background check: Volunteer background check
Please contact Stephanie Williams at cmsptavoluntr@gmail.com with any questions!