Colt Corner
Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence
September 2, 2016
Dear Colt Parents,
Another great week is in the books at CMS! I want to thank everyone that was able to join us this past Tuesday night at our Curriculum School Night (Mini-School). We had a great turn out, and we appreciate all of the positive feedback that we received from that evening.
To wrap up the week we celebrated College Colors Day in GCISD, and our Colt country represented in a big way! Be sure to check out the pictures below and on Twitter to get a glimpse into the students days at CMS. I hope you all have a fantastic three day holiday weekend and we will see the students back on Tuesday!
Regards,
David Arencibia, Ed.D.
CMS Principal
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College Colors Day
- As you see in the pictures around this post, today we celebrated National College Color Day! Across the United States, on the first Friday of each college school year, students, parents, family, fans and alumni celebrate National College Colors Day by wearing their college’s favorite colors or apparel. It was great to see our students and staff wear their favorite college t-shirt or college colors today!
PSAT Student Guide
Lunchtime Vball Fun!
Science Safety Lab
Dropping Off Items at CMS
Advisory Period
Counselors Corner
Week of September 6 – September 9
GUIDANCE LESSONS
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 will be September 7 at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
7th Graders will have their lesson Tuesday, September 13.
8th Graders will have their lesson Tuesday, September 20.
6th Graders will have their lesson Tuesday, September 27.
Please see the attached letter about the preview and the opt-out form. Opt out forms are DUE BACK to the Counseling Office by September 9. Also, here is the link to the district website that also has the video in case you cannot attend. http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/38638
PLAY IT SAFE VIDEOS for 6th and 7th – The parent preview is Tuesday, September 20 at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM at the administrative offices. Please see attached parent information letter about dates for 6th and 7th grade. Also, if you would like to opt out, please return the forms to the Counseling Office by September 30, 2016
SIXTH GRADE - ALLSTARS
Starting Thursday, September 8 we will be meeting with students during their 6th grade Pre-Athletics classes to discuss life skills using the All Star curriculum presented by Santa Fe Youth Services.
REMINDER – Middle school is on a 9-week grading period. The first progress report date will be September 9 and the second progress report date is September 30. The end of the 1st 9 weeks is October 12. 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.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM – Make sure to ask your child for their log in so you can help them manage their homework in Google Classroom.
Krystal McCure – Counselor A-K – 817-305-4916
Leslie Walden – Counselor L-Z – 817-305-4917
Shari Vanderwork – Registrar – 817-305-4955
Nurse Martin's Tips
Check in with our nurse this week by clicking on the newsletter link above. Stay healthy and happy!
2nd Principal at CMS
Then & Now
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Upcoming Events
Monday, September 5
Labor Day, School Holiday
Tuesday, September 6
7th Grade - Football Scrimmage vs GMS @ GMS (corrected site)
Wednesday, September 7
8th Grade Football Scrimmage vs GMS @ GMS (corrected site)
Thursday, September 8
7th Grade Volleyball vs Coppell East 5:00 pm @ CMS (Home)
8th Grade Volleyball vs Coppell East 5:00 pm @ Coppell East (Away)
Friday, September 9
Pep Rally - Pep Rally Schedule