Colt Corner
Colleyville Middle School
December 11, 2020
Colts,
This week our Colts began the process of reviewing their academics for the first semester. The data from the assessments next week will provide our teachers the needed information to plan the second semester. We are all proud of the way both staff and students have adjusted to the times to finish the semester out strong.
Even though this year has brought a lot of change due to our current restrictions, I am proud of the way that our staff and students continue to find ways to adapted and be flexible. Have a great weekend and week ahead.
David Arencibia, Ed.D.
CMS Principal
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UPCOMING DATES/EVENTS
December 14 - 7th Boys & Girls Basketball schedule linked here
December 15 - All second nine-weeks assignments due at 4:00pm
December 15 - Cross Country A-Team Meet - Schedule here
December 16 - Colleyville Mayor declares December 16th as Thank A Teacher at CMS
December 16 - Cross Country B-Team Meet - Schedule here
December 16 - 18 - Exam Week Schedule here
December 17 - 8th Boys & Girls Basketball schedule linked here
December 17 - Early Release - 12:10
December 18 - Early Release- 12:10
December 21 - January 5 - Winter Break
In This Colt Corner Edition:
Headphones for Testing
Advisory Adjustment for 2nd Semester 3NW
Social Studies Student of the Week
National PTA Reflections Program
CMS Grace Toy Drive
PSAT 8/9 Scores
Lunch Table Signups
8th Grade Parents - Yearbook Ads
Counselors Corner:
8th Grade four year high school planning
Four Year Planning for Remote Students
Collegiate Academy Applications
Credit By Exam Registration and Information
Play It Safe Student Lessons
Character Strong
Friends For Life Hotline
GRACE Christmas Cottage
Repeated Information:
GCISD December , Update: Repeated information from GCISD's Update email overview.
School Spirit Days!: Dress up calendar for staff/students
Assignment Deadline: 2nd nine-weeks all assignments deadline for students.
December 16-18, Exam Week Schedule
GCISD Basketball Games New Procedures for Spectators: New procedures for basketball season. Basketball and cheer spectators please read.
GCISD Updates Quarantine Procedures
For GCISD Bus Riders: New change using QR codes when riding the bus begin.
Winter Break Curbside Meals
Middle of the Year Math and Reading Universal Screeners: Assessment information.
12 Days of Connection
Collegiate Academy: Applications now being accepted for 8th grade Colts.
UIL Eligibility Calendar
Headphones for testing
Advisory adjustment during the 2nd Semester - 3rd Nine Weeks
Due to student and teacher class enrollment needs, we are making some changes in Advisory starting when students return from break in January. For the second semester, all students that are remote at any time (i.e. remote learner, in quarantine, sick days, etc.) will have a remote Advisory teacher to check in with and who will support them with the tasks that all CMS students are required to do through their Advisory class. This will be the case for all remote students unless they were pulled by a teacher for a specific reason (i.e. Honors Band students, tutoring, etc.).
This will allow a grade level streamlined approach and will also assist our in-person learners and teachers:
6th grade remote students will report to Mrs. Pavliska
7th grade remote students will report to Mrs. Morgan
8th grade remote students will report to Mrs. Jackson
Naturally, during Advisory time, students will still have the same opportunity to work on their school needs as before. Students should access the CMS Advisory curriculum via the “Advisory Module” in the Canvas “CMS 20-21” course, which has all the important information needed. When a student is not on campus, they will check into their advisory module and or grade level advisory remote teacher, not their in-person Advisory teacher.
PTA Reflections Program
National PTA's Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.
The theme for the 2020-2021 is I Matter Because....
Safa Fatima
7th Grade
Category: Visual Arts
Victoria Dieber
7th Grade
Category: Literature
CMS Grace Toy Drive
CMS,
We’d like to invite CMS families to serve families in need this season by bringing toys for the Grace Toy Drive. We are extending the drive to December 16th. This is a grade level competition and the winners will receive an extended lunch! Drop off toys in the grade level bucket by the entrances. Students can also see the Canvas announcements page for more details.
PSAT 8/9 Scores
Important Notes:
• Remind your students 13 years old and over to create a College Board account so they can easily access their scores online and unlock a robust set of personalized resources to help them understand their scores.
• Students 13 years old and over who provided their email address on their PSAT 8/9 answer sheet will receive an email reminder to view their PSAT 8/9 scores online.
• Students who don't see their scores after they log in may need to enter an access code.
Please contact your student’s counselor for this access code.
Lunch Table Signups
All students who will be attending in person for the 3rd 9 weeks need to sign up for a seat at a lunch table. Students can select their table using the links below or through the CMS Announcements Canvas page. Students should select one table in the cafeteria or on the patio for the 3rd 9 weeks. The deadline to submit their request is Monday Dec. 14.
After the deadline, students will be assigned tables. All tables will have a maximum of 4 students per table.
Students who select a patio table will eat in the multipurpose room or another indoor location on bad weather days.
Students will receive notification of their seating assignment via Canvas in the CMS 20-21 course and their advisory teacher by Thursday Dec 17.
Students should only sign up ONCE. If they sign up more than once they will be assigned to the first table selected.
6th grade - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48ACA929A1FEC34-6thgrade1
7th grade - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48ACA929A1FEC34-7thgrade1
8th grade - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48ACA929A1FEC34-8thgrade1
Counselors’ Corner For The Week Of December 14 - December 18
8th Grade Parents
4 Year Planning: Counselors are getting 8th grade 4 year plans in Skyward before Christmas break in December. After your student’s counselor puts their plan in Skyward, you will receive an email requesting that you review and electronically sign both the plan and the endorsement(s).
In January, high school counselors will come to CMS and meet with students individually and use the 9th grade courses that we enter into Skyward to create freshman schedules. Students will have the opportunity to change course selections at this time.
4 Year Planning for Remote Students: Counselors have been sending Webex invitations to remote learners to review 4 year plans and endorsements. Please make sure your student checks their school email account and accepts the invitation when they receive it.
Collegiate Academy Applications: The Collegiate Academy application window for the 2021-2022 school year is now open (please see the link below). If you have any questions, please contact Riley Cavanagh, counselor at CA.
Collegiate Academy application
CBE Online Registration is now open on the GCISD Website and will be open until January 6th for the Online testing dates of Feb. 8-18, 2021.
Credit By Exam Registration and Information
Play It Safe Student Lessons
Parents of 6th & 7th grade students, a parent preview for the Play It Safe program was hosted via a live Zoom on October 1st at 10 a .m. Students will view the lessons on the dates listed below. The lessons, taught in partnership with The Women’s Center of Tarrant County, encourage and teach students how to recognize, report and reduce the risk of being in an abusive and/or dangerous situation.
(7th Grade) Healthy Relationships - Oct. 13
(7th Grade) Can’t Take It Back - Nov. 13
(6th Grade) It’s Harassment - Dec. 1 (new date)
(7th Grade) Abuse of Power - Feb. 10
(6th Grade) Survivors of Abuse - March 3
Character Strong
Our district has adopted Character Strong as a way to support the social/emotional wellbeing and character development of our students. All GCISD secondary campuses will be focusing on the character trait/skill of SELFLESSNESS for the month of December. Students will view the newest character video in school at the beginning of each month. We want to encourage you to also view it together as a family and find ways to work on the monthly trait/skill together. December Commitment Video
Also, as we build a strong connection with our community to support social emotional wellness, we will continue to share out the Family Character Dares for an extension into your home. Here is the latest!
Family Character Dare: Future Parent Advice
Friends For Life Hotline
Have a friend in need? Is someone you know the target of violence or bullying? Did you see or hear something? Say something! Make an anonymous call and get them help! It's okay to help a friend.
817-469-8477
TEXT: "TIP117 PLUS YOUR MESSAGE" to 274637
VISIT: www.469tips.comGCISD Update | GCISD.net/Fall2020
Update December 9, 2020
In This Edition
Runoff Election Results: Votes have been tallied for the GCISD Board of Trustees, Place 5 runoff election.
Quarantine Procedures: Based on guidance from the CDC, GCISD has updated its quarantine procedures for those determined to be close contacts to an individual test-confirmed positive for COVID-19. (Info. listed below as well)
Update COVID-19 Tracker: Additions and updates have been made to GCISD's COVID-19 Cases page, including the addition of the numbers of students and staff that are currently quarantined at each campus.
Dell Student TechCrew: This outstanding group of GCISD students was featured on a WFAA news broadcast.
Home Playoff Games This Week: Both CHHS and GHS will host varsity football UIL playoff games at Mustang Panther Stadium this week. Tickets must be purchased online.
Winter Break Curbside Meals: GCISD is excited to announce that its curbside meals service will be available on Wednesdays during the upcoming Winter Break.
What's For Dinner?: GCISD has released its December "Take and Bake Meals" menu and is also offering special holiday appetizers and desserts.
Assignment deadline for the 2nd Nine weeks & Exam Dates
Dec. 16-18, Exam Week Schedule
New procedures for spectators during basketball games
GCISD Updates Quarantine Procedures
GCISD Updates Quarantine Procedures
In case you missed it, yesterday the District announced updated quarantine guidelines based on guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). GCISD's new guidelines allow students and staff members who are identified as a close contact to a positive COVID-19 case to return to school or to work after 10 days of quarantine, without testing, if no symptoms have developed.
Complete information, including the exact protocol, can be found here.
For GCISD Bus Riders
In GCISD, the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. As we continue to improve our COVID-19 procedures, we will be making a slight modification to our routine for all secondary students riding a daily bus route or shuttle when we return from Thanksgiving Break.
In the event a bus rider or driver receives a test-confirmed positive COVID-19 test, we will be collecting real time information that will speed up the process for the GCISD Health Services Department. This process will allow us to quickly and accurately identify and communicate with close contacts associated with the test-confirmed student or staff member.
This week, all secondary students will be asked to use their device to scan a QR code upon entering a GCISD bus. This QR code will link to a form that requires students to enter their bus number, campus, name, student ID number and seat number. Once they submit the form, they will sit in their assigned seat. This process will need to be completed every time a secondary student rides a GCISD bus.
We appreciate your understanding, as well as your help in keeping our students, staff and community safe.
*If you do not have a QR reader on your phone, you may need to download a QR Reader app.
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En GCISD, la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es siempre nuestra prioridad. A medida que mejoramos nuestros procedimientos de COVID-19, vamos a realizar
una pequeña modificación a nuestra rutina para todos los estudiantes de secundaria que viajen en una ruta diaria de autobús cuando regresemos de las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias.
En caso de que un pasajero o conductor del autobús reciba confirmación de tener COVID-19 confirmada por prueba, recopilaremos información en tiempo real que acelerará el proceso para el Departamento de Servicios de Salud de GCISD. Este proceso nos permitirá identificar y comunicar de manera rápida y precisa con los contactos cercanos asociados con el estudiante o miembro del personal confirmado por prueba de tener COVID-19.
Se les pedirá a todos los estudiantes de secundaria que usen su dispositivo para escanear un código QR al ingresar al autobús de GCISD. Este código QR estará vinculado a un formulario que requiere que los estudiantes ingresen su número de autobús, nombre de la escuela, nombre del estudiante, número de identificación del estudiante y el número del asiento donde se sentarán. Una vez que envíen el formulario, se sentarán en su asiento asignado. Este proceso deberá completarse cada vez que un estudiante de secundaria viaje en un autobús de GCISD.
Apreciamos su comprensión, así como su ayuda para mantener seguros a nuestros estudiantes, nuestro personal y a nuestra comunidad.
Winter Break Curbside Meals
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD has already been providing free meals to students as part of the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) program. Sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), this program allows any student 18 and younger to receive free meals during holiday breaks.
Nutrition Services is pleased to provide curbside meal bundles during the winter break for all students in the district. Curbside meals are free to all children in the community 18 years and younger. Curbside Meals may be picked up on Wednesday, December 23 and 30 at Grapevine Elementary, Cross Timbers Middle or Grapevine Middle from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The meal bundles will include seven breakfasts, seven lunches and 1 gallon of milk per child. Heating instructions will be included so that families can prepare the meals at their convenience.
In addition, parents are encouraged to continue filling out the free and reduced application online at www.schoollunchapp.com. The benefits from being approved for free or reduced-price meals, may include discounts for transportation, standardized tests, college application fees and technology fees to name a few. If you have any questions, please email child.nutrition@gcisd.net or call 817-251-5617.
(Spanish Below)
El distrito de Grapevine-Colleyville ha estado ofreciendo comidas escolares gratuitas como parte del programa de opción de verano sin interrupción (SSO, por sus siglas en inglés: Seamless Summer Option). Este programa, patrocinado por el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos ( USDA) y el Departamento de Agricultura de Tejas (TDA), permitirá que cualquier estudiante con menor de 18 años de edad reciba comida gratis durante las vacaciones escolares.
El Departamento de Nutrición de GCISD también proporcionará paquetes de comida para recoger y llevar a casa para todos los estudiantes del distrito durante las vacaciones de invierno. Los paquetes de comida estarán disponibles para todos los niños en la comunidad menores de 18 años de edad. Los paquetes de comida se pueden recoger el miércoles 23 de diciembre y el miércoles 30 de diciembre de 4 p.m. a 5:30 p.m en las siguientes escuelas: Grapevine Elementary, Cross Timbers o Grapevine Middle. Cada paquete incluye 7 desayunos, 7 almuerzos y un galón de leche por niño. Cada paquete tendrá instrucciones para cómo calentar la comida para que las familias la puedan preparar cuando sea conveniente.
También les recomendamos que por favor vayan a www.schoollunchapp.com para llenar la solicitud para comida gratis o a coste reducido. Llenar la solicitud para comida gratis o a coste reducido les dará derecho a poder recibir otros beneficios incluyendo varios descuentos como para transporte, pruebas estandarizadas, costo de aplicación para universidades y costo de tecnología entre otros. Si tiene alguna pregunta,por favor envíe un correo electrónico a child.nutrition@gcisd.net o llame al 817-251-5617.
Middle of the Year Math and Reading Universal Screeners
Students will be taking their Middle of the Year Math and Reading Universal Screeners through AimsWeb sometime between November 30th and December 18th. These assessments help teachers and campus leadership make important decisions to personalize learning for our Colts here at CMS. More information about specific testing dates will be communicated with students by teachers soon.
For our remote students, here are some helpful videos for helping your student get logged in to AimsWeb.
12 Days of Connection - Social Emotional Wellness (Lead 2.0 - Goal 2)
12 Days of Connection presentation linked here