WILDCAT WORD
Cunningham MS Monthly Newsletter - January 2019
What's Happening in January at CMS
1/1 - 1/31 - School Board Appreciation Month
1/6 - Sam Rayburn Day
1/21 - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day (District Holiday)
1/21 - MLK Parade - Sapphires & Cheerleaders Grand Performance (Houston Parade)
1/30 - Choir Pre UIL Clinic
1/31 - Honor Roll/Wildcat Pride Celebration
2017 - 2018 TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT
January Testing Dates
Jan 18th
8th Grade Social Studies CA
Jan 24th
8th Grade Science CA
Jan 25th
7th Grade Pre-Ap Math CA
8th Grade Algebra CA
8th Grade Social Studies CA
Jan 30th
7th Grade Math UT
CA = Campus Assessment
UT = Unit Test
SE = Semester Exam
Congratulations to our STAFF Wildcats of the Month
Mr. V. Jackson
Ms. K. Smith
Mrs. A. Cruz
Mr. C. Crump
Mrs. M. Johnson
CONGRATULATIONS to our STUDENT Wildcats of the Month
7th Grade Golden Tigers
De' Angelo Harris
Evelyn Salas
7th Grade Panthers
Melissa Garza
Huixxicametl Ruiz Gonzalez
8th Grade Bengals
Alyssa Moreno
Dester Fagundo Morejon
8th Grade Cheetahs
Trevian Hanner
Ila Castile
Ja' Keerah Brooks
Jaedan Gomez
8th Grade Cougars
Mariza Rodriguez
Courtenay Joseph
Damaris Villafana
Jose Vega
Martha Ornelas
Canyon Nelson
Nadia Saenz
Isidro Garcia
Melky Benitez
Tamia Johnson
Happy Birthday to the CMS Staff
Lynita Buckmire 01/02
Crezetta Guess 01/05
Latoya Muse 01/05
Avery Wilson 01/11
Stefan Baker 01/12
Vanessa Davis 01/14
Frederick Pickrom 01/14
Tiffany Wright 01/17
Virginia Gonzalez 01/18
Ketra Williams 01/19
Want to Volunteer at CMS?
Messages from our counselors - Parent Involvement
The 8 “L’s” of Parenting
By Leah Davies, M.Ed.
LOVE your child. For your child to be successful, he or she must feel valued. Your gentle touches, smiles and hugs communicate love. Giving your undivided attention, especially at the end of each day, demonstrates caring.
LOOK for the good in your child and make specific comments on what he or she does well. You must believe in your child's worth before he or she can believe it. If you want your child to have self-confidence and motivation, watch for positive behaviors and comment on them.
LISTEN without judgment, to your child express his or her thoughts and feelings. If you do not listen, your child may attempt to gain your attention by misbehaving.
LAUGH with your child, not at him or her. Demonstrate a sense of humor as you cope with life's difficulties. Laugh and play together.
LABOR diligently and with pride so that your child will want to work hard, persevere and do his or her best.
LEARN new information. It is fine to say, I don't know, but then add that you both can find out together. Take the time to read and thus instill a love of learning. On car trips play word games, read or listen to books on tape.
LEAVE the television and other media off. Many programs and video games desensitize your child towards violence and contribute to fearfulness and aggression. Place computers in central locations to monitor internet use.
LIVE life to its fullest. Take pleasure in little things like an ice cream cone, a beautiful day or the enthusiasm of your child. Read, pretend, dance, sing, take walks, play games, have pleasant meals, look at photos, share dreams, and enjoy each other.
We teach and model character education at CMS!
Character Education for January is Perseverance!
Perseverance is continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.We all must persevere to achieve our own success. A famous quote by an unknown author says, “The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places.” As we make our way through our journey, there are many who will stop because it is easier, but those who are truly successful are the ones who refuse to stop and continue even when the journey becomes more difficult. Stop saying, “I can’t, I won’t, I might, I’ll try, Maybe, Later, Tomorrow…” Start saying, “I will!” Don’t give up!
Let’s fight the flu together!
Your decision to get the flu shot or not goes well beyond you. It also affects the many lives you touch…
Influenza is a contagious disease of the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs) that can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia and the worsening of other chronic health conditions. Flu symptoms may include fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches. The best way to protect your family from new influenza strains is to get vaccinated each year.
The top five most virus-contaminated areas in the home are:
1. Telephones (have you cleaned your cell phone lately)
2. Appliances such as the refrigerator and microwave
3. Faucets
4. Light switch and door handles
5. TV remotes
Follow good health guidelines: eat right, exercise, and get plenty of rest to help boost your immunity to fight the effects of colds and flu. Wash hands frequently, do the elbow cough, and disinfect hot spots at school, work, and home. Treat the symptoms if you must, but avoid giving aspirin to children because it may cause a rare but serious illness called Reye syndrome.
Enjoy a healthy holiday season!!!!
~Nurse Rugerio
Our PAWSitive Attitude Affirmation is recited every morning
Attitude is EVERYTHING!
Attitude makes a difference every hour,
every day, in everything
I do for my entire life!
What I get out of each thing I do will
equal the attitude I have when I do it!
My attitude is the way I think!
My attitude is like a magnet!
My attitude is the most
important thing about me!
I will develop a positive attitude by
refusing defeat and making the most of what I have!
With a positive attitude, I can do ANYTHING!
Tutorials are Available for ALL Students
After School Tutorial Schedule
Mondays - Math
Tuesdays - Reading/Language Arts
Wednesdays - Social Studies
Thursdays - Science
*A tutorial bus is provided at 5:00 p.m (Beginning 9/10/18)
School begins promptly at 8:25 a.m. and ends at 3:45 p.m.
Every Friday at CMS is COLLEGE DAY!
STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED TO WEAR COLLEGE SHIRTS AND JACKETS EVERY FRIDAY!
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Shaunte Morris - Principal
Gerardo Cruz - 7th Grade Assistant Principal
James Hair - 8th Grade Assistant Principal
Nicole Newsome - 7th & 8th Grade/Academic Assistant Principal
NEED A COUNSELOR?
Vivian Alexander - 8th Grade Counselor
Tera Kegler - Communities In Schools Counselor
KEEP IN TOUCH
Email: shmorris@galenaparkisd.com
Website: https://www.galenaparkisd.com/Domain/28
Location: 14110 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 832.386.4470
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