Dr. Miller's Post
"Notes to Note" Week 4
Important Information
All 8th Graders
All 8th grade parents/families will receive a pamphlet from the Texas Education Agency regarding STAAR and the Student Success Initiative (SSI). The pamphlet explains the requirement that all 8th grade student must pass the STARR Reading and Math to be promoted to the 9th grade. We will send by mail on Friday, September 9th.
Progress Notices
The 3-week progress grading period ends Friday. Progress Notices will go home on Thursday, September 15th for all students.
Fall Picture Day: Save the Date
September 28th
CMS PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
Commerce Middle School is proud to announce its 2016-2017 PTO!! A call out will communicate the first meeting for parents to have an opportunity to be involved and support ALL students, faculty, and staff. CMS + PTO = Happy & Successful School and Community. PTO President is Mrs. Tiffany White.
Back the Blue Campaign
At CMS, we value, respect, and celebrate our service men and women in our community and State, and Country, who protect and serve each and every day! Future activities and acts of kindness TBA.
Instruction (During Tiger Time)
First 3 weeks - Math Skills (COMPLETE)
Second 3 weeks - Science Reinforcers
Third 3 weeks - ELAR Fundamentals
Fourth 3 weeks - Social Studies Facts
Instruction & Technology
Math - Think Through Math link:
ELAR - Compass Learning
Science - STEM Scopes (online textbook)
Social Studies - https://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do
Special Programs - Read & Write for Google link TBA
SKYWARD ACCESS
Parents have the opportunity to view grades & attendance online each day by accessing Skyward. Please get involved by getting your Skyward account set up to view from your smartphone, Ipad, tablet, or computer. Knowing what your child is working on in class is just an "app" away! Contact the front office for assistance.
STUDENTS IN ACTION
Fifteen of our students are participating as Rachel's Challenge Leaders. Please contact Mrs. Embro for more information.
Commerce ISD College Monday's
Students, faculty, and staff enjoyed wearing their favorite college or university T-Shirt on Monday. TAMU-C was the unanimous winner for week 1 of the weekly tradition. Students will be encouraged to participate each Monday during the school year. ALL CMS Students ARE College and Career Bound!!
Football
*See FULL Football Schedule by clicking the following link:
Thursday, September 29th
First Home Football Game
5:00pm versus Mt. Vernon
Pep-rally 2:40pm in Gym
Thursday, October 20th
Home Football Game
5:00pm versus Winnsboro
Thursday, November 3rd
Home Football Game
5:00 pm versus Quitman
*See FULL Volleyball Schedule by clicking the following link:
Monday, September 12th
Home Volleyball Game
5:00pm versus Lone Oak
Monday, October 24th
Home Volleyball Game
5:00pm versus Farmersville
Cross Country
*See FULL Cross Country Schedule by clicking the following link:
Saturday, October 1st
Home Cross Country Meet
8:00am
Wednesday, October 19th
Home Cross Country Meet
9:00am District Meet at CHS