Colt Courier
Week of November 30, 2015
Principal Points
Thanksgiving week is now upon us. Being thankful is what I think about during this week. I am very thankful for many things. My family is first and foremost, but being a part of the CMS family is second. I am very THANKFUL that I am able to be a part of the CMS family. I am truly blessed. Thank you to each of you for the wonderful young women and men you have raised. You have truly helped to ensure CMS is a special place to be!!
Huge thank you to the PTA for facilitating and to each parent for giving each staff member a pie. An amazing gift at the perfect time!! Can't tell you how special it truly it to the staff.
I hope everyone has a safe, fun and restful week!
Colt PRIDE,
Ryan Martin
CMS Principal
Quote of the Week
Oprah Winfrey
Colt Champions
Cross Country results from November 18th:
7th Grade Girls
6th L. Johnson
7th Rhodes
8th Schlachter
9th Hethcock
13th Sirkin
15th J. Clarke
21st Montemeyer
Top B team finishers:
6th Rennhack
8th Phillips
9th Rodriquez
8th Grade Girls
2nd Pfeiffer
3rd Adams
6th Cushing
10th A. Dove
12th McGregor
16th Covington
Top B team
C. Dove
CMS Honor Band director Paul Schmidt was recognized as a national winner in the Mark of Excellence Honors project. The Foundation for Music Education's 2015 Mark of Excellence recorded music contest offers bands, choirs and orchestras the opportunity to earn national recognition for musical achievement.
Congratulations to Nicole Wright, who competed in the Texas State Championships for Gymnastics. She won State on the Balance Beam and also placed 2nd on the floor exercise and uneven bars and 5th on the vault. She was second in the all around for her age and level.
CMS Spelling Bee Results
Champion - Lauren Kalman, 8th Grade
Also pictured below is Mrs. Norris and Mrs. Lamb.
Upcoming Events
Monday, November 23rd through Friday, November 27th
No School for the Thanksgiving Holiday Week
Tuesday, December 1st - Geography Bee
Teacher of the Month for December
Nurse Martin Tips
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Counselor Corner
Counselor Corner
Week of November 30 – December 4https://goo.gl/IgXhd3
ALL STUDENTS
The Angel Trees are up in front of the office. Please stop by and get a bell. Please return your unwrapped present to the counseling office by Friday, December 4.
EIGHTH GRADE
TCC Mobile Go Center was here on Monday, November 16th to work with 8th graders doing the program Reality Check. This program allows students to see how much money they need to earn in order to survive on their own. TCC also talked to students about educational goals.
SEVENTH GRADE
The Women’s Center was here with the Play It Safe program on Monday, November 16th.
SIXTH GRADE
ALL Stars was here on Thursday, November 19 with their program.
SEVENTH GRADE
TECC Field Trip for 7th graders is Thursday, January 28th. Permission slips will go home Monday, November 30. Permission slips are due back Monday, December 14 to your child’s 6th period teacher.
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday, December 3 – All Star 6th grade
Friday, December 4
– End of Progress Report 4 for 2nd Nine weeks to determine UIL eligibility
Wednesday, December 9 – 8th grade Guidance Lessons
Thursday, December 10 – 6th grade All Stars
January – various dates – Career Cruising with 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
January 28 – TECC field Trip 7th grade
January 27, 28, 29 – 8th to 9th course selection
Krystal McCure – Counselor A-K – 817-305-4916
Stefanie Chapman – Counselor L-Z – 817-305-4917
Shari Vanderwork – Registrar – 817-305-4955
25 BOOK CHALLENGE
Students and staff at CMS are stacking the books that each reads for the 25 book challenge. Students are recording the books that they have read through their ELA classes on a specific form. If you want to join us, email me at Salena.Smith@gcisd.net and I will send you a form. The 25 Book Challenge will end in May.
Recommended Genre Categories:
Realistic fiction - 4
Historical fiction - 2
Fantasy - 3
Science fiction - 1
Mystery - 1
Informational - 4
Poetry anthologies - 2
Biography, autobiography, and/or memoir - 2
Free choice - 6
This is only a recommendation for each genre, but we do want to encourage students to read from all genres.
Spring Testing
March 29, Writing, Grade 7
March 29, Math, Grade 8
March 30, Reading, Grade 8
May 2-6, Algebra I, Grade 8
May 9, Math, Grades 6,7
May 10, Reading, Grades 6,7
May 11, Science, Grade 8
May 12, Social Studies, Grade 8
Grapevine Christmas Parade will be on Thursday, December 3rd!!
Colleyville Middle School
Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Location: 1100 Bogart Drive, Colleyville, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 305-4900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColleyvilleColts
Twitter: @cmscolts