Principal's Corner; Ms. Sonya Pitcock
Cougar families,
We hope everyone stayed warm last week with the surprise weather and days out of school. We are happy to be back in routine here today! We have a busy month ahead of us in February with fun events like Valograms, Love Week and the Eagle Run! We encourage you to participate in each of those events to support our campus, the Childrens’ Advocacy Center and the Foundation for Allen Schools!
We also want to congratulate the CMS Full Orchestra as they travel to San Antonio this week to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association conference and are recognized for being the best middle school orchestra in the state. Congratulations to each student representing our school!
This reminder about the front parking lot at drop off and dismissal. Only buses are allowed to drop off on the front curb in the morning and pick up there in the afternoon. If you are dropping off your student in the morning after 8:15 please use the front, but pull into the parking lot area and drop off there. Our buses are getting stuck behind cars dropping off in the wrong area especially in the morning. This is also the same for bad weather days. Please help us with this so our buses can make their additional routes on time after dropping students at Curtis. We appreciate your help with this.
School supplies have dwindled and many students are in need of pencils, pens, paper and highlighters to finish this semester. We are also seeing some pretty beat up folders, so replacements of those might be needed as well. Please check with your kids and see what they need for school.
Sincerely,
Sonya Pitcock
Principal, Curtis Middle School
Allen ISD
972-727-0340
COUNSELORS CORNER! RESCHEDULED TO 02/16
In our busy and fast paced world, it is sometimes difficult to focus on what great things our kids do every day. This session will explore strategies to connect with our kids in meaningful ways by asking thought provoking questions and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Click here for more information https://www.allenisd.org/Page/64330
Learning About the Dangers Facing our Students
The Allen High School/Lowery Freshman Center PTSA will host a special program followed by a Question and Answer session featuring School Resource Officer Christian Centeno.
February 16 at 6:30pm on Zoom
Please RSVP so a Zoom link can be provided to you prior to the program.
Upcoming Events
February 7: Raising Cane's night!
February 7: Parent Expo
February 16: Allen ISD Parent University: Parenting and Restorative Practices
February 16: Parent Informative Session; Learning about the Dangers facing our students
February 20-21: Student & Staff Holiday
February 25: Allen Eagle Run
March 3: Early Release & end of 3rd grading period
March 6-March 10: Spring Break!
April 7: Student & Staff Holiday
Volunteers Needed - Copy Room Helpers!
February, March & April Copy Room helpers - https://curtisptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/98199
Please be sure you have completed your annual Allen ISD volunteer application and background check in order to volunteer. CLICK HERE for application.
CALLING ALL DAD'S!
Curtis MS has started a “DAD'S CLUB” for any male figure who would like to help out on campus.
Please see sign up for available times and description of duties. All volunteers must have their annual AISD background check completed, visit: https://www.allenisd.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=214
Here is a link to the sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094ca5aa23a2f4c52-dads#/
Any specific questions, please contact Anthony Arnold: Anthony.arnold@allenisd.org
Thank you for your willingness to help!
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Please encourage grandparents, neighbors, and friends to support Curtis PTA by shopping through AmazonSmile too.
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Log onto the Kroger website or stop by the customer service desk at any Kroger. Link your Kroger rewards card to Curtis Middle School.
Our school code is XX655.
Join the Curtis PTA- Become a Member now!
Join the many families of Curtis and support the students and staff by being a member at https://curtisptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/195134
Curtis PTA Volunteers - Get Involved!
When adults volunteer, all students benefit! There are many opportunities for parents and community members to get involved! Your help is needed! Complete the Volunteer Opportunities interest form and we will be in touch with you.
Allen ISD Volunteer Application
Volunteers who work with AISD student groups and organizations will need to complete a volunteer application. These groups include, but are not limited to, PTA organizations, booster clubs, cheerleading squads, dance squads (athletic and fine arts) and any other AISD student organizations where adults will be working with students other than their own children at AISD sponsored events.
Click on this link to fill out the volunteer application: https://www.allenisd.org/Page/214
Know an amazing volunteer?
Please use the following link to nominate one of the many people who help the Curtis Middle School community. You may nominate as many people as you would like and as often as you would like.
The Google Form will stay active all school year.
https://forms.gle/ZwyfvFEM6yVbjD4A8
