The Mustang Minute
February 18, 2022 - Issue 24
February Fun
National Juniro Honoro Society Kindess Funraiser
The CMS NJHS raised $754.00 for the Make a Wish Foundation during their FRiendship Roses Funrasiers. Students could by single or bunches of rose pencils to spread kindness around CMS. The PTO has generously donated the materials for the roses so that all of the money raised can go to the MAke a Wish Foundation. Great job NJHS!
Grade 8 Course Selection
It is hard to believe but we are in the final stretch with our grade 8 students and NHS is gearing up to take over. Below after the dates for course selection. Most of this happens at CMS but we wanted parents to be aware in case you had questions. Please direct questions to Erin Regan (eregan@norwood.k12.ma.us), 6-12 guidance department chair or Ashley McCaffrey (amccaffrey@norwood.k12.ma.us), grade 8 guidance counselor.
Box Tops for the Coakley PTO!
Box Tops - an easy way to earn money for the PTO.
Click on this video to see how.
National Junior Honor Society
NJHS Applications were passed out this week. If your child did not receive one and they should be eligible, please email your homeroom teacher and they can alert Mrs. Harding.
February 16-28th: New applications would be submitted by new members
The students who meet the requirements will get an application to apply for NJHS. An application does not mean you have been accepted. Students must complete the application:
* A 800 typed & printed essay on 3 character traits that embrace NJHS
* A signed “acknowledgement of the process” form
* 4 signed teacher/ specialist recommendations. ( 2 core teachers and 2 specialist)
March 25th: New NJHS students would be notified of acceptance
NJHS KIndness Rose Fundraiser
PTO Winner Wheel
Last week's Winner of gift cards and other items was Stacey Lowe - Congratulations! This contest raised more than $450 for the Coakley PTO.
Grade 8 Yearbook Messages
Grade 8: Baby Photos Needed
Grade 8: If you would like to have your adorable baby photo in the yearbook please send your photo to cmsyearbook@norwood.k12.ma.us by February 18th. Please email with any questions.
Photo Deadline Extended: If your 8th grader would like to submit an alternate school photo or a baby photo please email them to cmsyearbook@norwood.k12.ma.us by February 18th!
The PTO Updates!
Questions about the PTO or upcoming events? Email coakleynorwoodPTO@gmail.com
We will be looking for new board members for the 2022-2023 School Year. Come to the next meeting and find out more!!
PTO Meeting Dates (4th Tuesday of the month)
March 22nd
April 26nd
May 24th
June - TBD
Clubs and Teams at CMS
This week, I have a list of clubs that will be starting soon. Next week, we will have start dates and meeting times listed as well.
Friendship Club - Monthly - Sign up in room 100
Student Council - First Meeting Thursday, October 14
Artist Circle - Wednesday 2:10-3:00pm
Yearbook Club - Grade 8 Only: every other Wednesday
Bowling Club - Friday's in January and February
Intramural Sports - Start Early October
Homework Club - Starting September 27th at 2:10 pm in the Library
Drama Club - 1st and 3rd Mondays starting October 4th in room 101
Rocket Club - Spring 2022
Cartooning Club - Meets Mondays, Starting October 25th
Math Team - First meeting Thursday, September 28th
More to come!
Absence, Tardy, Dismissal Process
Absence Process
As we head into the winter season, I wanted to clarify how to call your child in for an Absence, tardy, or for dismissal. I will also leave this info at the bottom of all future newsletters for easy referral.
If you need to call your child in absent or tardy, please call the student absent line: 781-762-7880 and press #1. Please state your child's first and last name, the date, and the reason for the absence/tardy (sick, appointment, etc)
If your child needs to be dismissed, have your child bring a note from you to school, come to the main office in the morning and fill out a dismissal slip.
Dr. Margo Fraczek
Email: mfraczek@norwood.k12.ma.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/norwood.k12.ma.us/cms-principal/home
Phone: 781-762-7880
Facebook: facebook.com/CoakleyMIddleSchoolPTO
Twitter: @mfraczek