The CMS Scoop
The Best Middle School in the Universe!
Volume 13, Number 15 - March 11, 2019
Welcome to the BEST Middle School in the Universe!
We are on the countdown for our first STAAR test. We are making sure our students know when their big test is so they can be prepared and come in for extra help if they need help. We are changing clubs and tutoring this coming week based on our 8th Math and Reading and 7th Writing benchmark.
7th Writing and 8th Math/Reading - We are getting down to the last 3 weeks before the test and every day of instruction counts. Attendance is always important but these last 3 weeks will be review based on how your child performed on their benchmark and the help they need. If you child needs additional help, please encourage them to stay after school with their teacher.
6/7 Math/Reading Benchmark - Students took their benchmark last week. This week, they will be getting their results on how they did and areas to work on. This information will be sent home to you to sign as well. We want every student to make progress from last year to this year. Teachers will be letting students know how they did last year so they can continue to do better. Please take a look at their data and if they need to stay after school for tutorials, our teachers are available for extra help.
8 Science/Social Studies Benchmark - Students took their benchmark last week. This week, they will be getting their results on how they did and areas to work on. This information will be sent home to you to sign as well. Teachers will be letting students know how they did so they can continue to do better. Please take a look at their data and if they need to stay after school for tutorials, our teachers are available for extra help.
The dates below are for the STAAR test, where they will be assessed on their learning. Please mark down these dates in your calendar so you can plan any appointments around them. Although April and May seem so far away, time will come quickly. We constantly tell our students, they need to go in after school for tutorials if they are having trouble or if they have any grades below an 80. Our teachers are available after school or before school for help. It is also extremely important for your child to be at school every day. If your child isn't in school, they aren't receiving instruction. If they are absent, it is important they stay after school to talk to their teachers about work they missed. If you have any questions regarding how your child is doing, please reach out to their teacher.
- 7th grade STAAR Writing - Tuesday, April 9th
- 8th grade STAAR Math/Reading - Tuesday/Wednesday, April 9th/10th
- 6th/7th grade STAAR Math/Reading - Monday/Tuesday, May 13th/14th
- 8th grade STAAR Math/Reading Retest - Monday/Tuesday, May 13th/14th
- 8th grade STAAR Science/Social Studies - Wednesday/Thursday, May 15th/16th
We will have next Cougartime as a reward for our students who have been following The Cougar Way. Students who receive a referral or after school detention from Wednesday, February 27th until Thursday, March 14th will not participate in Cougartime. Also, any student who still has not completed their Summer Reading assignment will not be participating in Cougartime and will use that time to complete their project.
Upcoming 7th and 8th grade Registration - We have registered and input all student choices for incoming 7th and 8th graders. Counselors will send out a verification of choices selected in April. We will send out information when that occurs.
PTA Officers for 19-20 Needed - CMS PTA is looking for the following officer positions:
- President
- VP Concessions
- VP Volunteer Coordinator
- VP Membership
- Chair of Communications
- Chair of Teacher Appreciation
- Chair of Restaurant Fundraiser
Teacher Emails and Grades
If you cannot make it, please be on the lookout for teacher emails. Each teacher should be sending emails to you every two weeks regarding content, upcoming tests, assignments and projects. Also you should see one grade a week being entered into the grade book. Teachers updates grades on Monday by midnight so checking grades on Tuesday is something to encourage your child to do. Students can access Student Self-Serve below:
https://teams.hayscisd.net/selfserve/EntryPointHomeAction.do?parent=false
We also encourage all parents to update their Parent Self Serve as you can get updates and text messages for grades and absences. See below:
https://www.hayscisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=439
Our goal is to help you with whatever you need in a timely fashion. Our hope is to provide you with a response within 24 hours. If you feel you are not getting a response in a timely manner, please feel free to call or email me.
We are on Facebook! We post information regarding our upcoming events and showcase our evening events so please friend us @https://www.facebook.com/ChapaMS
We are also doing our best to tweet @Chapa_Cougars.
Thank you for your support and please let us know how we can help you!
Go Cougars!
Upcoming Events
Family Literacy Night - Tuesday, March 12, 2019; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Come to the CMS Family Literacy Night to participate in content-specific interactive activities, games, and discussions that promote literacy across multiple disciplinary areas. We will give away door prizes, so come enjoy the fun! Cash donation or a non-perishable item donation
Chapa 5K Challenge- Saturday, March 30, 2019, 8:00 a.m. CMS students and their families are invited to run/walk in the Chapa 5K Challenge. We will also have a 1k for our younger kids. Register on the followoing link: https://www.athleteguild.com/running/kyle-tx/2019-chapa-5k/signup We encourage all our families to participate in the 2019 Spring Schoolhouse Rocks Series. See the link for details and to register for the Chapa 5k! tinyurl.com/ftlogspring19 For questions contact Amanda Rodriguez at amanda.rodriguez@hayscisd.net
STAAR Tests
- 7th grade STAAR Writing - Tuesday, April 9th
- 8th grade STAAR Math/Reading - Tuesday/Wednesday, April 9th/10th
- 6th/7th grade STAAR Math/Reading - Monday/Tuesday, May 13th/14th
- 8th grade STAAR Math/Reading Retest - Monday/Tuesday, May 13th/14th
- 8th grade STAAR Science/Social Studies - Wednesday/Thursday, May 15th/16th
Eighth Grade Dance Committee - Mandatory Meeting
Eighth Grade Dance - Wednesday, March 13th @ 6:30 p.m. in the CMS Library. Parents MUST show up if the dance is going to be happen. Please make plans to attend. This dance only occurs with the help of parents.
For more information or to be placed on the dance committee, please contact Michelle Martinez at mg.martinez64@gmail.com or 512-785-1303 or Marisa Rivas at mrivas83@gmail.com or 651-324-8142. You can also like their Facebook page www.facebook.com/chapa8thgradedancefor updates.
School Report Card
Dreambox - to help your child that says they are BORED! :) Individual AND Class Incentives!
Did your child say they were bored at home?! Well, get them on Dreambox! This is an excellent way to play and learn. It's a math program that is an excellent use of time. We have math incentives for our students EVERY two weeks! Please take a look at the flyer below. For any questions regarding this program, please email your child's teacher.
Below is a quick link to get to CMS Dreambox. Login and password are student ID numbers.
Login and password are student ID number.
Support CMS PTA with Amazon Smile! - EASY!
Message from CMS PTA on how they can use your support! Thank you!
The CMS PTA is registered with Amazon Smile as a non-profit and they donate .5% of each purchase when customers select our organization on their Amazon Smile account. Please help us spread the word by sharing on social media if you can.
Below is the link.
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/06-1788405
Thank you,
CMS PTA
Attendance Matters
ELA and SS Reading Assignment
We want to thank all our parents who supported our Summer Reading Assignment. The purpose of the assignment was to get our students to read. Students who did not complete will not be participating in any Cougartime activities until it is completed. They will also be placed in Summer Reading tutoring during Clubs and Tutoring Time. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Sign Up for Late Bus!
To find the sign up, go to the CMS website.
Click on Cougar Zone
Click on Late Bus Sign Up.
Students may also sign up in the front office by talking to Mrs. Steeple.
District-Wide Cell Phone Policy
Dress Code
Bell Schedules
Family Recipe for Success
We continue to have our Family Recipe for Success and encourage you to come to as many family events you are able to attend. They are a ton of fun and most of them are free! Besides our family events, you are always welcome on our campus and we enjoy seeing parents, grandparents, and all extended family members during lunch.
Our Current Mindset - Attitude of Gratitude
March 4 - Live to Give; 6.1
March 11 - Live to Give; 6.2
March 25 - Live to Give; 6.3
April 1 - Live to Give; 6.4
CMS Families - Live to Give
Family Literacy Night
Come to the CMS Family Literacy Night to participate in content-specific interactive activities, games, and discussions that promote literacy across multiple disciplinary areas. We will give away door prizes, so come enjoy the fun! Cash donation or a non-perishable item donation
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2019, 06:00 PM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
Chapa 5K Challenge
Chapa 5K Challenge- Saturday, March 30, 2019, 8:00 a.m. CMS students and their families are invited to run/walk in the Chapa 5K Challenge. We will also have a 1k for our younger kids. Register on the followoing link: https://www.athleteguild.com/running/kyle-tx/2019-chapa-5k/signup We encourage all our families to participate in the 2019 Spring Schoolhouse Rocks Series. See the link for details and to register for the Chapa 5k! tinyurl.com/ftlogspring19 For questions contact Amanda Rodriguez at amanda.rodriguez@hayscisd.net
Saturday, Mar 30, 2019, 08:00 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
7th Writing and 8th Math STAAR Test
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2019, 12:00 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
8th Reading STAAR TEST
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2019, 12:00 AM
3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, USA
Chapa Middle School
Email: lisa.walls@hayscisd.net
Website: www.hayscisd.net/
Location: 3311 Dacy Lane, Kyle, TX, United States
Phone: (512) 268-8500
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChapaMS/
Twitter: @Chapa_Cougars