Howler Hub
Week of March 29, 2021 - Parent and Community Edition!
Welcome to Cypress Creek Middle School's Howler Hub
We have Instagram!
Students of the Week
Isabella Glassen
Pete Vega
Lynzi Sovine
Robert Evans
Kaylee Hall
Kaysen Chen
Sophia Penick
Alheiys Pena-Borges
Zari Hicks
Milagros Rodriguez
Staff of the Week
Mary Disparti
Jessica Chatfield
Kristen Overstreet
Sapana Sawant
Melanie Riggle
John Stockham
Theresa Hochhauser
Tanisha Collins
Nic Freburg
Arielle Getz
Alexis Bailey
Michele McNaull
CCMS Calendar Weekly
Monday 3/29/21
Women's History Month
"Step-It-Up!" Fundraiser
PTSA Box Top Fundraiser
3:00 - 4:30 - Track Practice
Tuesday 3/30/21
Report Cards Available
3:00 - 4:45 - Track Practice
Wednesday 3/31/21
3:00 - 4:45 - Track Practice
3:10 - 4:10 - NJHS After-School Tutoring
Thursday 4/1/21
5:30 - Track Meet (CCMS, CSRMS, TEWMS) @ WCHS
Friday 4/2/21
No School
Enjoy your weekend, Coyotes!
STEP IT UP Fundraiser - Starts Monday!
We can hardly wait for Monday! Our STEP IT UP! program will focus on teamwork and taking action to help others, starting right here at school! Please help us EMPOWER your child to help others by checking your email Monday and helping your student with their GOLDEN TICKET assignment. It’s TEN MINUTES or less and NO MONEY REQUIRED!
👍 #ItsPossibleWithPoP #stepitup #empoweredkidschangetheworld
FSA Writing Information
FSA Writing Test is quickly approaching. For our traditional students and MSOL the schedule is as follows:
For MSOL Student:
- · Parent letters were sent through email on March 10th to sign up for testing.
- · Students need to be dropped off in the car loop on their testing day between 7:45am and 8:00am to ensure they can be checked in and directed to their testing site by the start of first period. The test is 120 minutes and student can be picked up at 11:00 am.
- · Transportation will not be provided to MSOL students for FSA Testing Days.
For Traditional Students:
- · Student are receiving their testing locations on Thursday, April 1st from their 1st Period teacher.
- · We encourage you to make sure student arrive to school on time so that they can promptly start testing at the beginning of 1st period.
Penny War Results
The final number for our Penny Wars competition are in. We are so excited to announce that we made a total of $717.87 on this fundraiser! It was a very close competition between the 6th graders and the 7th graders. The winning group only raised $27.79 more than the other team.
The winner of the quarter 3 Penny Wars Competition is the 7th Graders!
Next Wednesday March 31st all 7th graders and their teachers will receive an ice cream celebration during 7th period and do not forget each student will be given a piece of duct tape to tape Mr. Light to one of the columns in the courtyard.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Take Stock In Children College Scholarship - Apply March 1st - April 15th
Your child may be eligible for a wonderful opportunity – a Take Stock in Children College Scholarship. This program is associated with the Pasco Education Foundation and supported by Pasco County Schools which has helped students from economically disadvantaged families achieve the goal of going to college. Awarded to Pasco County School’s undergraduates, the student’s progress is monitored through college.
The online application will be available on March 1, 2021, closes on April 15, 2021, and can be found at www.pascoeducationfoundation.org
www.pascoeducationfoundation.org
Review the requirements noted on the website carefully. Requirements can also be downloaded below. Income verification will be included with application submission.
Attention 8th Grade Families!
We are putting together the 8th grade video for the end of year celebration and we would love for our families to share pictures of our 8th grade students. If you have pictures to share that highlight your student, please share them by emailing Assistant Principal, Meighan Melsheimer, mmelshei@pasco.k12.fl.us Our video will be shared on our school YouTube channel on Friday, May 21st.
2021 CCMS Track and Field Schedule
ESE Parent Surveys
Please remember to complete the ESE Parent Survey. This survey is extremely important to our school district as we plan for your child’s future educational needs. The letter was mailed out on 3/11/2021. If you do not receive a copy of the survey, you can complete the survey online at www.esesurvey.com or request a paper copy from the school. This does not include Gifted Services. Pasco County Schools values your opinion and encourages you to complete this survey. The window for this opportunity is open until May 31, 2021. If you have questions, please contact the front office at CCMS, 813-346-4600 or email ESE team lead at kpepoon@pasco.k12.fl.us.
Hat Pass Fundraiser for Students!
To raise money for our student recognition fund we will be conducting a fundraiser where students can pay $10 to purchase a "Hat Pass" that will allow them to wear a hat every Friday for the remainder of the school year.
Students can purchase their "Hat Pass" online using Rycor or they can purchase it during lunches. Once students purchase their pass they will receive a laminated pass that will prove their purchase and participation in the fundraiser.
The Hub Has a New Feature - You Can Now Translate the Hub
El Hub tiene una nueva función: ahora puede traducir el Hub
Join the CCMS PTSA!
Free COVID-19 Testing for Staff & Students
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.