The CMS Scoop
The Best Middle School in the Universe!
Volume 13, Number 8 - December 11, 2018
Welcome to the BEST Middle School in the Universe!
We have three weeks to go and so many things to do! We know December usually means busy with sports and fine arts events and we thank you in advance for your support in ensuring your child is successful in all areas. We know students are busy these last three weeks with studying for their classes and taking their final exams. We constantly stress to our students to stay after school for help and to make up any grades below an 80. Please remember to reach out to your child's teacher for any questions or concerns.
We will have end of semester final exams. Please see the schedule below for details. Each teacher should be sending home review information.
We will also have Cougartime as a reward for our students who have been following The Cougar Way. Students who receive an after school detention or referral from Friday, November 30th until Friday, December 21st 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.
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
Muffins with Mom - Friday, December 7, 2018, 7:15 a.m. - 8:05 a.m. CMS students are invited to bring their mothers to have breakfast with them. Cash donation or a non-perishable item donation
End of Semester Finals - See bell schedule
Cougartime - See bell schedule
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.
Basketball Concessions Sign Up
Eighth Grade Dance Committee - See Date Change
Eighth Grade Dance - Saturday, April 27, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Our eighth graders will enjoy a dance just for them as they finish their journey at CMS. Parents are recruited so they can plan the eighth grade dance. This dance only occurs with the help of parents. The first meeting is Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. 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/chapa8thgradedance for updates.
Join CMS PTA
New District-Wide Cell Phone Policy
Dress Code - Please note we are not allowing holes in jeans beginning in January.
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 - We are Connected
- 5th; We are Connected; 3.1
- 12th; We are Connected; 3.2
- 26th; We are Connected; 3.3
- 3rd; We are Connected; 3.4
CMS Families - We ARE Connected!
We are asking our CMS Parents to complete the puzzle piece below. You may bring it to the front office or email it to Crystal Montoya. We will display them after Thanksgiving break.
Muffin's with Mom
CMS students are invited to bring their mothers to have breakfast with them. Cash donation or a non-perishable item donation
Friday, Dec 7, 2018, 07:15 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
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