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Week of December 14, 2020 - Parent and Community Edition!
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2nd Semester Schedule Changes and mySchool Online
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As you know school schedules have been quite a challenge this year with the multiple scheduling options. As of today, we currently have approximately 110 students wishing to return to the traditional learning model starting the first day of second semester.
In addition, letters were sent today to parents of mySchool Online students via the myStudent Portal that are currently not meeting adequate academic progress for semester one. If you are a mySchool Online parent, please check your email to see if you received a letter for your child. Per the Florida Department of Education’s Executive Order, students enrolled in mySchool Online, who are not meeting adequate progress, are to return to the traditional setting. If you wish to have your child remain in mySchool Online after receiving notification of the need to return, you will need to acknowledge within the parent portal by December 18th. Any schedule changes warranted as a result of the letter sent today will be processed on January 4th and mySchool Online students will be notified of their date to return to the traditional setting within one week of the commencement of the second semester.
Due to the increase of students returning to campus during the second semester, many students (mySchool Online and Traditional) will experience a schedule change. Most of our mySchool Online teachers will be teaching at least one traditional class during the second semester to alleviate class sizes based on the current amount of students that are known to be returning to campus. However, more traditional classes could be added once we have the information that is due no later than December 18th. With that said, we have already begun the schedule change process. We are requesting that you please do not call the school about your student’s schedule until January 6th because all schedules will not be finalized until January 5th. In addition, due to the amount of changes, we will not be able to offer any elective schedule changes second semester. We appreciate your understanding regarding this matter and look forward to finishing out the year together safe and strong.
Should you have any questions about this transition, please contact assistant principal, Julieann Usry.
Sincerely,
Tim Light
Principal, Cypress Creek Middle School
Students of the Week
Naomi Colon
Jarren Wagner
Jamaal Smith
Kaylee Balogh-O'Rourke
Chase Kolodziej
Gio Giacomino
Gustavo Herrera
Jason Lawlor
Eli Ritchie Rodriguez
Gavin Kurecki
Jacob Ginter
Xavier Martinez
Hanna Holley
Miranda Suarez
Rhonda Adler
Breck Petty
Donovan Billy
Karina Walters
Piper Adams
Solenia Suarez
Braden Rankin
Anneliese Hernandez
Riley Isham
Maia Medlock
Edil Bosquez Maldonado
Eliorah Jordan
Mattilyn Mitchell
Janelly Reyes
London Chance
Dezley Reyes
Bailey Kapp
Staff of the Week
Vinnie Itri
Julieann Usry
April Figueroa
Sam Piper
Corrine Hidar
Thomas Brown
Miranda Hammill
Coach Martin
Peter Nason
John McCurnin
Amy Percel
Danielle Niemann
CCMS Calendar Weekly
Monday
District Finals Periods 2 & 5
6:00 - Girls' Basketball Game CCMS@ CENMS
Tuesday
District Finals Periods 3 & 6
6:00 - Boys' Soccer Game CCMS@ PMS
Wednesday
District Finals Period 7
3:10 - 4:10 - After School Tutoring (Media)
Join After School Tutoring via Zoom here
Meeting ID: 846 5837 9111
Passcode: NJHS
Thursday
District Finals Make-Ups
3:10 - 4:10 - Jr. Thespians
Friday
District Finals Make-Ups
Happy Friday!! Have a howling good Winter Break! Good bye 2020!
It's Our Student "Howling Holiday" Dress-Up Week!
District Finals Bell Schedule
MySchool Online Testing for District Finals
Attention Families of mySchool Online Students
mySchool Online (MSOL) students may take District Finals 2 ways:
Option 1:
Remotely using a secure online proctoring service called Proctorio. Proctorio is integrated into myLearning via quizzes. A student will start a myLearning quiz that will direct them to myProgress (the district’s assessment platform) to take the District Final. While they are taking the District Final, Proctorio will be monitoring the test experience via the student's camera, microphone, and monitor. While some information from the testing session will be recorded, Proctorio uses a zero-knowledge encryption method to ensure all data are safe and secure. Enrollment in the remote proctoring course is an agreement to abide by and accept all terms. If necessary, an Assessment Coordinator may approve for Zoom to be utilized for live proctoring of the assessment instead of Proctorio.
If your child has IEP or 504 assessment accommodations they will be taking the district final via Zoom with their case manager.
District Finals must be taken on a computer device (not a tablet or phone) and will be required to have a webcam (USB or internal) and a microphone when taking the District Final. Students understand that this remote recording device is purchased and controlled by the student and that recordings from any private residence must be done with the permission of any person residing in the residence. Students must ensure that any recordings do not invade any third-party privacy rights and accept all responsibility and liability for violations of any third-party privacy concerns. Setup information will be provided prior to taking the proctored exam. Students utilizing remote access to coursework or testing are subject to all applicable provisions of the Student Code of Conduct and applicable provisions of School Board Policies.
Students will be provided an opportunity prior to testing to make sure their device meets the minimum requirements for the testing platform (myProgress) and Proctorio, when necessary. This opportunity will also ensure they are familiar with the myProgress platform and the tools they have available to them for the District Final. Teachers will be completing this process this week. Here is the video if you would like to review it as a family.
MSOL Training Video for Proctorio District Finals: Video
Option 2
In person at Cypress Creek Middle School on the assigned dates from 8:30am to 3pm. Transportation will not be provided to students. Parents must provide transportation. Students who come to campus for their district finals will be placed in a designated location where traditional students will not be permitted. In order to reserve a space for your child please complete the Mach form at this link https://ccms.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform/view.php?id=141342
Dates to test are as follows:
Tuesday December 15th
Wednesday December 16th
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Assistant Principal Julieann Usry at jusry@pasco.k12.fl.us or by phone at 813-346-4603
Please review the following policies with your student before testing:
■ Electronic Devices—If your child is found with ANY electronic devices (other than what they have been advised), including but not limited to cell phones and smartphones, at any time during testing OR during breaks (e.g., restroom, lunch), his or her test will be invalidated, which means it will not be scored.
■ Testing Rules Acknowledgment— Prior to testing, students will be provided the testing rules, and students will show acknowledgment that they understand the testing rules by proceeding with the assessment.
■ Discussing Test Content after Testing—As part of the testing rules provided to students before they affirm the acknowledgment states, “After the test, you may not discuss the test items with anyone. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting online, for example, on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Snapchat. If you are found in possession of or sharing information about test items or breaking any of the above-mentioned rules, even without the intent to cheat, your test may be invalidated.” If students are found sharing information about test items, even without the intent to cheat, their tests may be invalidated.
■ Test Invalidations—Students are responsible for doing their own work on the test and for protecting their answers. If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests may be invalidated.
Free COVID-19 Testing Sites
Holiday Covid-19 Information!
To continue to provide support and prevent the spread of COVID-19 over the holiday breaks, the COVID testing sites will be open November 23rd, 24th, 25th and December 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, 30th. Staff and students will need to call the number on the holiday flyer to be screened by a Pasco County School Nurse to determine if testing is needed. If so, testing will be scheduled and the results be will provided by the Department of Health.
Yearbooks Are On Sale!
Tutoring Information
Do you need help with that assignment, or need further explanation on that equation? Well, we got your covered! Starting Wednesday, September 16th, the Cypress Creek Middle School NJHS and our Pack Leaders will be holding weekly tutoring sessions for all Cypress Creek students in our media center directly after school until 4:10 PM.
These tutoring services are completely free and will be provided by Cypress Creek teachers, Pack Leaders and National Junior Honor Society members. Take advantage of this free opportunity!
If you need to zoom in for our tutoring session, please email our NJHS sponsor, Mrs. Smith, at shesmith@pasco.k12.fl.us and she will send you the link.
Staff of the Week Nomination
ABC Program Information
Please see the information about the ABC Program below. If you need assistance please click on the link below to apply and our ABC advisor will contact you.
The Covid-19 Response Guide, Student & Visitor Daily Screener Questions
Please always stay tuned to the Pasco County Schools ReOpening Website. CLICK HERE FOR A DIRECT LINK TO THE REOPENING WEBSITE! and Click here for The COVID-19 Response Guide
DAILY STUDENT SCREENER QUESTIONS:
Students must ask themselves these questions every morning prior to coming to school. If they answer "Yes" to any question they should NOT come to school. CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO THE STUDENT SCREENER
Visitor Screener Questions:
Please note that we are only permitting visitors to campus by appointment only. Please call 813-346-4600. All Visitors with an Appointment Must:
- Complete the Visitor Self-Screener - CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK!
- Come to the Front Office to check in.
- Remain in designation location as directed (ex. front office, on bench outside front office)
Payments, Fees and Mask Purchases
- Fees may be paid online via Rycor.
- Hallway Lockers & PE Lockers will not be sold this year.
- Masks may be purchased online via a Rycor button or students can buy a mask with cash or check. The cost of a neck/buff is $10.00 and they will be sold on Fridays during lunch.