Middle School South News....
February 4, 2019
Message from Mrs. Hanna...
Happy February!
Here are a couple of reminders for the month:
Teams will have some kind of Valentine's party or celebration on Thursday, February 14th. Your child's teacher will be notifying you with details.
No school on Monday, February 18th for President's Day.
Spring Pictures are scheduled for Thursday, February 28th. Order forms will be coming home soon.
Progress Reports will be coming home this week. Remember you can always check your child's grades on HAC, Home Access Center. If you need help logging in please contact the Middle School Office at 501-743-3570, and we will be happy to help.
If you have another email you would like for me to use or you would like to be removed from the Middle School South News...please email casey.hanna@cps.k12.ar.us.
Educationally Yours,
Casey Hanna
Principal, Cabot Middle School South
KIDS HEART CHALLENGE
Dear Parents –
Our school has officially started Kids Heart Challenge with the American Heart Association. Most schools can only earn 3 heart hero characters right away, but because our school is such a great supporter of Kids Heart Challenge, our students can earn them ALL instantly when students sign up online CLICK HERE to View Our School Webpage and Sign Up or by downloading the Kids Heart Challenge app in the App Store (search Kids Heart Challenge), available for iPhone and Android.
CLICK HERE to watch the heart-healthy experience that students are having at school!
Here’s how it works:
· Download the APP- KIDS HEART CHALLENGE
· Earn our official Glow in the Dark Heart Hero Member Wristband just for registering and taking a healthy challenge!
· Cabot Middle School South’s Kids Heart Challenge event day is: 3/1/2019
· Donations are due: 3/1/2019
· Need Help? View How to Sign Up!
SAVE THE DATES~ TRACK AND FIELD
6th grade Track and Field will be Friday, April 26th
Nurse Reminder to Middle School South Parents
Parents play an important role in their child’s health. To protect the health of all Middle School South students and staff, it is important that each parent be aware of their child’s health BEFORE sending them to school each day.
I need to stress again to you the importance of keeping your child at home if they are sick. If your child feels bad, please check their temperature. If they have a temperature of 100 or more DO NOT SEND THEM TO SCHOOL. This rule applies if they have a fever during the evening or before school in the morning.
STUDENTS MUST STAY HOME UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE STAYS BELOW 100 FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT MEDICATION SUCH AS TYLENOL, MOTRIN, OR ADVIL.
(FEVER REDUCERS)
For example: if your child feels bad tonight or in the morning and has a temperature of 100.0 you should NOT send them to school tomorrow. Please do not medicate your child and send them to school.
Also if your child has vomiting or diarrhea, please keep them home until they are symptom free for 24 hours. Stomach viruses are very contagious.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions about when your child should return to school you may contact me.
Kimberly Armstrong, RN
501-743-3570 phone
501-743-3533 fax
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
News from the CMSS Counseling Center:
The mission of the Cabot Middle School South’s Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career and personal/social development of all students. School counselors partner with other educators, parents/guardians and the community support of the total educational program.
Nicole True, 5th Grade Counselor: nicole.true@cps.k12.ar.us
Jana Terrell, 6th Grade Counselor: jana.terrell@cps.k12.ar.us
Please let us know how we can help your child at CMSS.
IMPORTANT DATES:
February:
4- IBand 3:20 (More information to come for incoming 7th graders at JHS who are interested in Band)
7- IBand 3:20 (More information to come for incoming 7th graders at JHS who are interested in Band)
11- JHS Counselors visits with 6th grade students
12 and 13- 6th graders create 7th grade class schedules
18- No School
28- Spring Pictures
March:
12- P/T Conferences
14- P/T Conferences
15- No School
March 18-22 Spring Break
25th through 29th- 6th grader Bowling Week
28- Team Pictures
April:
4- 5th grade REAL Panther Assembly
5- 6th grade REAL Panther Assembly
April 8-12 ACT Aspire Testing
24- Secretary's Day
25- 5th grade Track and Field
26- 6th grade Track and Field
May:
3- Cafeteria Appreciation Day
6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
10- Space Camp/Space Day
16- 5th grade REAL Panther Assembly
17- 6th grade REAL Panther Assembly
23- Last Day of School
THE R.E.A.L. PANTHER PLEDGE
Be Someone’s R.E.A.L. Hero
As R.E.A.L. Panthers, we believe…
R.E.A.L. Panthers show RESPECT:
● To all students, all adults, and ourselves
● For our campus
● By being honest and kind
R.E.A.L. Panthers will EXPLORE:
● Ready to learn
● With materials and supplies
● With a willingness to try
R.E.A.L. Panthers will ACHIEVE:
● By creating a safe environment
● With their actions and choices for their own success
R.E.A.L. Panthers will LEAD:
● In their school
● In their learning
● In helping and serving others
Free and Reduced Form is now available online!
Parents can now fill out free and reduced forms online! Check this out:
http://www.cabotschools.org/administration/food-services/free-and-reduced-price-meals
BOX TOPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH
Remember to collect those BOX TOPS over the summer to help your upcoming class win some cool prizes!
REMIND 101
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH TWITTER
CABOT SCHOOLS APP!
Cabot Public Schools is proud to debut its new mobile app.
The app gives parents, students, staff and patrons direct and immediate access to school news, notifications, student info, resources and much more!
All this information is available in one place and right at your fingertips. It’s also free and just a single download away.
The free official Cabot Public Schools app is available right now in the App Store for iPhones and on Google Play for Android users.
If you have an iPhone, to get started visit the App Store and search for Cabot Public Schools or Cabot School District. Once you find it, just click on it to download the app to your phone.
If you have an Android phone, you’ll go to Google Play, and again either search Cabot Public Schools or Cabot School District and download it to your phone.
Once it’s downloaded, you’ll want to explore all the features available. It’s a great place to stay connected.
• Keep up-to-date on the district’s top news stories
• Customize your app to follow and get notifications from the district and/or school(s) of your choice
• Calendar of school events
• Find contact and staff information on each school and departments
• Access student information, grades, upcoming assignments, and cafeteria balances
• If you’re new to the district, find your school and your student’s bus route
• Lunch menus
• Pay cafeteria balances
• Resources for students, parents, faculty and staff
• Provide feedback, suggestions or contact the superintendent
Our new Cabot Public Schools app also automatically translates all this information into more than 50 languages. All you have to do is go to the Settings Icon and select your preferred language.
If you’re not able to download the app, don’t worry. We'll still continue distributing all our information just like we have before through social media, phone calls, texts, emails, website, school announcements, and newsletters. This new app is just another tool to help us connect with you.
*We encourage you to always follow the district (Cabot Public Schools) to keep up-to-date on important information.
Middle School South
Email: casey.hanna@cps.k12.ar.us
Website: http://www.cabotschools.org/schools/cabot-middle-school-south
Location: 2555 Kerr Station Road, Cabot, AR, United States
Phone: 501-743-3570
Facebook: facebook.com/Cabotmiddleschoolsouth
Twitter: @CMSSouth