Colt Courier
Week of October 12, 2015
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COLT CHAMPIONS
Athletic:
CMS Football vs Heritage Middle School
7th Grade:
A Team win 19-14
B Team win 12-0
C Team win 26-6
8th Grade:
A Team loss 22-14
B Team win 19-13
CMS Volleyball vs Coppell West Middle School
7th Grade:
A team win in 2 (25-6, 25-7)
B team win in 2 (25-10, 25-9)
C team win in 2 (25-9, 25-16)
8th Grade:
A team win in 3 (25-18, 21-25, 15-9)
B team win in 2 (25-17, 25-8)
C team win in 3 (19-25, 25-18, 15-4)
Girl's Athletic Newsletter
Boy's Athletic Newsletter
Dropping off items
Please understand that we are trying to limit interruptions to the educational environment. Please tell your student that if they forgot an item or called you to bring something, they need to check the bookcase outside the office during passing periods. Thank you for your help in securing and limiting interruptions to classrooms.
Volunteer Hours Available
Colleyville Elementary School PTA is in need of youth volunteers on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the annual Fall Festival at Colleyville Elementary. The Fall Festival is the PTA's largest fundraiser, providing funds for all that we do including teacher and student scholarships, grants, new equipment for the school, class parties, and school events among many other things.
They need help this year staffing the festival. Opportunities include setting up, taking down and staffing booths. Looking for volunteers from 1:30p until 6:30p. Ask that these individuals commit to at least a 1 hour shift. We are very happy to sign off on service hours earned. Interested volunteers can contact me directly at charlotte_barborka@yahoo.com or 619-972-5183. Volunteers will be sent reminders prior to the event.
CMS Math Club!!
CMS has a five year tradition of championships at both the regional and state level with both MathCounts and the state Texas Math and Science Coaches Association. Math Club meets every Friday after school from 3:30 until 5:00 p.m. in Mr. Morgan's room, room 205. Weekly topics include number sense, general math, and calculator.
The first meeting is this Friday, September 25. Membership dues, which includes snacks and drinks at each meeting plus the club t-shirt, are $50 and should be made payable to CMS.
8th Grade PSAT Test
GCISD is providing current 8th graders the opportunity to take the PSAT free of charge. The PSAT 8/9 is specifically designed for the early years. The purpose of it is to give students the opportunity to get to know what the SAT test will be like. There is also the possibility of qualifying for the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Here are other reasons to take the PSAT:
- To get information on a student’s strengths and weaknesses.
- To see how a student performs compared to others who apply for college.
- To compete for scholarships from the National Merit Corporation.
- To help prepare for the SAT.
- To receive information from colleges.
- To get access to QuickStart, an online college and career planning kit.
For more information, please click on the link provided below:
http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/39765
Source: http://www.schoolguides.com/reasons_to_take_the_psat.html
Learn How to Support Your Child with Membean
Membean provides guided, engaging, multimodal vocabulary instruction while using an Adaptive Reinforcement Engine helping students retain what they learn. Please help to build your students vocabulary by just 30 minutes a week on Membean!!
For even more answers, please view the Colt Chat from September 2nd that covered Membean! Link to CMS Membean blog:
Colt PRIDE
Upcoming Events
Monday, October 12th
Student Holiday - NO School
CMS will be closed.
Tuesday, October 13th
7th Grade Football vs Coppell West Middle School at Coppell West
C Team 4:30 pm
B Team 5:30 pm
A Team 7 pm
Wednesday, October 14th
8th Grade PSAT Test in the morning.
7th and 8th grade switch lunches!
7th grade - 11:58-12:28
8th grade 12:26-12:56
8th Grade Football vs Coppell West Middle School at Colleyville Middle School
B Team 5:30 pm
A Team 6:45 pm
Thursday, October 15th
Friday, October 16th
End of the First 9 weeks
CHHS 20th Annual Homecoming Parade
The parade will feature floats creatively decorated by the various clubs and organizations in CHHS and the Grapevine/Colleyville community. The parade will begin moving from Gateway Road behind CHHS and continue down Heritage Avenue in front of CHHS. It will be lots of fun and a great way to pump up the Homecoming spirit at Colleyville Heritage High School.
Any club or organization interested in being in the parade may contact Terri Kitzmiller at CHHS at (817) 305-4700 ext 2010. Parade line-up time will begin at 5:30 pm.
Spring Testing
March 29, Writing, Grade 7
March 29, Math, Grade 8
March 30, Reading, Grade 8
May 2-6, Algebra I, Grade 8
May 9, Math, Grades 6,7
May 10, Reading, Grades 6,7
May 11, Science, Grade 8
May 12, Social Studies, Grade 8
Grapevine Christmas Parade will be on Thursday, December 3rd!!
COLT CREW
The Colt Crew is made up of CMS dads whose mission is to meet and greet as many students as possible on Friday mornings so the kids can start their day off in a positive way with a handshake, smile, pat on the back and "have a great day" greeting! That's it….very simple.
This program provides a way for CMS dads to 'give a hand' with the kids at school. At the same time, they get to meet key CMS staff members and interact with other CMS dads.
The program is modeled off the successful Grateful Dads program at Grapevine High School that has already spread to Heritage Middle, Colleyville Heritage High, Timberline Elementary, Cross Timbers Middle, and Grapevine Elementary.
If you are interested in be part of the Colt Crew, please email Mindy McClure, CMS VP of Volunteers, at cmsptavoluntr@gmail.com.
25 BOOK CHALLENGE
Students and staff at CMS are stacking the books that each reads for the 25 book challenge. Students are recording the books that they have read through their ELA classes on a specific form. If you want to join us, email me at Salena.Smith@gcisd.net and I will send you a form. The 25 Book Challenge will end in May.
Recommended Genre Categories:
Realistic fiction - 4
Historical fiction - 2
Fantasy - 3
Science fiction - 1
Mystery - 1
Informational - 4
Poetry anthologies - 2
Biography, autobiography, and/or memoir - 2
Free choice - 6
This is only a recommendation for each genre, but we do want to encourage students to read from all genres.
Nurse Martin Tips
Vitamin C
As “cold season” approaches let’s take a look at Vitamin C! It’s usage is often misunderstood.
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of such vitamins in your diet.
Function
Vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It is used to:
Form an important protein used to make skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels
Heal wounds and form scar tissue
Repair and maintain cartilage, bones, and teeth
Vitamin C is one of many antioxidants. Antioxidants are nutrients that block some of the damage caused by free radicals.
Free radicals are made when your body breaks down food or when you are exposed to tobacco smoke or radiation.
The buildup of free radicals over time is largely responsible for the aging process.
Free radicals may play a role in cancer, heart disease, and conditions like arthritis.
The body is not able to make vitamin C on its own, and it does not store vitamin C. It is therefore important to include plenty of vitamin C-containing foods in your daily diet.
For many years, vitamin C has been a popular remedy for the common cold.
Research shows that for most people, vitamin C supplements or vitamin C-rich foods do not reduce the risk of getting the common cold.
However, people who take vitamin C supplements regularly might have slightly shorter colds or somewhat milder symptoms.
Taking a vitamin C supplement after a cold starts does not appear to be helpful.
Food Sources
All fruits and vegetables contain some amount of vitamin C.
Fruits with the highest sources of vitamin C include:
Cantaloupe
Citrus fruits and juices, such as orange and grapefruit
Kiwi fruit
Mango
Papaya
Pineapple
Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries
Watermelon
Vegetables with the highest sources of vitamin C include:
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower
Green and red peppers
Spinach, cabbage, turnip greens, and other leafy greens
Sweet and white potatoes
Tomatoes and tomato juice
Winter squash
Some cereals and other foods and beverages are fortified with vitamin C. Fortified means a vitamin or mineral has been added to the food. Check the product labels to see how much vitamin C is in the product.
Cooking vitamin C-rich foods or storing them for a long period of time can reduce the vitamin C content. Microwaving and steaming vitamin C-rich foods may reduce cooking losses. The best food sources of vitamin C are uncooked or raw fruits and vegetables.
Side Effects
Serious side effects from too much vitamin C are very rare, because the body cannot store the vitamin. However, amounts greater than 2,000 mg/day are not recommended because such high doses can lead to stomach upset and diarrhea.
Too little vitamin C can lead to signs and symptoms of deficiency, including:
Anemia
Bleeding gums
Decreased ability to fight infection
Decreased wound-healing rate
Dry and splitting hair
Easy bruising
Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)
Nosebleeds
Possible weight gain because of slowed metabolism
Rough, dry, scaly skin
Swollen and painful joints
Weakened tooth enamel
Recommendations
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamins reflects how much of each vitamin most people should get each day. The RDA for vitamins may be used as goals for each person.
How much of each vitamin you need depends on your age and gender. Other factors, such as pregnancy and illnesses, are also important.
The best way to get the daily requirement of essential vitamins, including vitamin C, is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods.
Dietary Reference Intakes for vitamin C:
Infants
0 - 6 months: 40* milligrams/day (mg/day)
7 - 12 months: 50* mg/day
*Adequate Intake (AI)
Children
1 - 3 years: 15 mg/day
4 - 8 years: 25 mg/day
9 - 13 years: 45 mg/day
Adolescents
Girls 14 - 18 years: 65 mg/day
Pregnant teens: 80 mg/day
Breastfeeding teens: 115 mg/day
Boys 14 - 18 years: 75 mg/day
Adults
Men age 19 and older: 90 mg/day
Women age 19 year and older: 75 mg/day
Pregnant women: 85 mg/day
Breastfeeding women: 120 mg/day
Smokers or those who are around secondhand smoke at any age should increase their daily amount of vitamin C an additional 35 mg per day.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and those who smoke need higher amounts of vitamin C. Ask your doctor what amount is best for you.
Nurse Martin
Counselor Corner
ALL STUDENTS:
SKYWARD APP - Please make sure that you are checking Skyward. You can download the Skyward app for your phone or for your student’s phone so you can monitor grades. Students can use their Skyward login to create the account, and that way students con see their grades constantly. The end of the 9 weeks is October 19.
SIXTH GRADE
Thursday, October 8, the All Stars – Santa Fe Youth program talked to students about reputation.
SEVENTH GRADE
Wednesday, October 7, the CMS counselors talked to the students about Communication and the effective ways to communicate.
EIGHTH GRADE
BOBBY BRAGAN
Bobby Bragan applications are due to their English teacher or counseling department by Friday, November 13. Please check the counseling website for the Bobby Bragan link or call the counseling department if you have questions.
PLAY IT SAFE
Friday, October 9 the Women’s Center presented the Play It Safe program – Healthy Relationships.
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday, October 13
Empowering Your Child Parent Seminar – GCISD Board Room 6:30-8:30
Friday, October 16
End of 1st 9 weeks
Wednesday, October 21
Unity Day Wear Orange
Monday, October 26
Friday, October 30 – Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday, October 27
Mix It Up Lunch
College Night @ CHHS 6:00-8:00
GUIDANCE LESSON DATES FOR OCTOBER
Guidance Lessons with Counselors:
October 21 – 7th grade - Science
October 28 – 8th grade – English
All Stars with Santa Fe Youth Organization – 6th grade every Thursday through PE
Krystal McCure – Counselor A-K – 817-305-4916
Stefanie Chapman – Counselor L-Z – 817-305-4917
Shari Vanderwork – Registrar – 817-305-4955
Please see counseling office for the full application!!
Student Newsletter
Thank you to Sherry David for overseeing and helping to make this happen!
Quote of the Week
Nelson Mandela
Principal Points
October brings a lot of excitement to the campus. PSAT testing for CMS students to Red Ribbon Week to close out the month. What a great way to close out the month by having Red Ribbon Week allowing the students to have some fun yet learn throughout the week.
October 30 will be a Pep Rally along with allowing the students to dress up for Halloween. Parents please help us by ensuring to keep the costumes school appropriate and meeting the dress code policy.
Please remember Monday there is no school!! See everyone Tuesday!!
Colt PRIDE,
Ryan Martin
CMS Principal
Colleyville Middle School
Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Location: 1100 Bogart Drive, Colleyville, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 305-4900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColleyvilleColts
Twitter: @cmscolts