Concord Magnet Thursday Notice
February 23, 2023
Concord Magnet School K-8
A wonderful place where we all learn and grow . . .
Email: lakint@norwalkps.org
Website: cms.norwalkps.org
Location: 21 Hunters Lane, Norwalk, CT 06850
Phone: (203)899-2840
Important Dates
February 21-March 31: Sneaker Collection Drive
February 15-28: Seed Sale
Friday, February 24: Black History All School Meeting, 2:30 pm
Thursday, March 2: Read Across America Day
March 14-29: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, March 16: 90-Minute Early Dismissal (1.55 pm)
Thursday, March 23: 90-Minute Early Dismissal (1:55 pm)
Thursday, March 23: Conference Night, 6:00-8:00 pm
Monday, March 27: 2-Hour Early Dismissal (1:25 pm)
TONIGHT!
Apologies for the late notice!
Are you interested in making a public comment about the FY2023-24 Operating Budget at tonight’s Finance & Claims Committee public hearing? You can do so in person at Norwalk City Hall or by logging onto the live stream at 6:30 p.m.
For further instructions, please see below:
How to participate in person: The meeting will be held in Common Council Chambers on the third floor of Norwalk City Hall, located at 125 East Avenue. Sign up on the paper sheet before 6:30 p.m. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
How to participate via Zoom: Click the “raise your hand” icon in the Zoom meeting to address the council. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. All participants will be muted upon entering the meeting.
Click this link to log into the Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87490840474...
Webinar ID: 813 8900 7661
Password 022417
Dial In: 646-558-8656
Email public comments to Chitsamay Lam at clam@norwalkct.org at least 3 hours in advance of the public hearing (by 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 23). These comments will not be read live but will go into the record.
Watch the live stream (no public participation): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRcAj0a6fNzo2prQ6LhSjVA
CMS Black History All School Meeting
We will hold a Black History Program on Friday, February 24 at 2:30 pm in the cafeteria. Our program includes presentations by Mrs. Baker's 3rd grade, both 5th grades, our Carver Scholars, and Mrs. Grotto's group.
Save The Date!
City-Wide Black History Program
This year, CMS K-8 has been invited to sing for the Norwalk Black History Celebration at Brien McMahon High School. This opportunity is open to ALL CMS STUDENTS!
Details are as follows:
Event date: Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Students are to arrive at BMHS no later than 5:45 pm.
Please try to wear something colorful as we are trying to look like our CMS rainbow!
Parents are invited (and encouraged) to stay and enjoy the program.
If you must leave after CMS performs, you may do so.
Permission slips will be emailed home today and must be returned to Ms. Murray by Monday, Febuary 27th!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Ms. Murray at murrayl@norwalkps.org
Row! Row! Row Your Ergometer!
Read Across America Day is Thursday, March 2!
We will celebrate READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY on Thursday, March 2. Special guest readers have been invited to read to our classes.
Students are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favorite book character on Read Across America Day.
#GotSneakers?
Help the CMS PTA raise money, while also clearing out your closet and helping the environment by keeping them out of the landfill. Sneakers also go to great use for resurfacing tracks! Drop off any sneakers that are now just taking up room in your closets! These sneakers will be reused (if in good condition) or recycled (to make track surface). Get your parents’, siblings’, cousins’ sneakers too!! We get paid for each pair we send in. #GotSneakers? Contact Val Ingenito at valerie102780@gmail.com with questions.
For more information on compensation, please click on the following link:
PTA Seed Sale!
The CMS PTA is kicking off this year's 1st Grade Produce Market with a Seed Sale! Join us as we explore seeds, learn the different parts of plants and watch our plants grow into food. No previous gardening experience required. We will help you learn to plant and grow your food. It is a great experiment for kids and adults alike to experience the joy and the triumphs and tribulations of gardening. This seed sale will help support this year's first grade market and the learning experiences related to this unit.
The Seed Sale pre-order runs from Wednesday, February 15-28. Seeds will be sent home with your child in their backpack in the beginning of March along with information regarding planting.
Order Form: https://forms.gle/gUm8PZX7kJwsuasRA
You Are Invited . . .
The CMS Silent Auction is our school year's biggest fundraiser! Our fundraising goal is $25,000. Join us at the Maritime Aquarium on May 6th from 6:30 to 9:30 for a silent and live auction. There will be lots of prizes ranging from sports tickets to a ride to school in a police car. Come check out the sharks and fish while enjoying light bites and an open bar and bidding on amazing prizes and experiences! Tickets are $70.00 each. Bring your friends and family and have a wonderful night out. Non-CMS families are welcome to attend.
Here is the link to register for tickets.
Auction Donations Needed!
CMS K-8 is looking for donations for our upcoming auction! Do you have a business? Eat at a favorite restaurant? Take dance lessons? Work at a fire station? Own a bakery? Or can you think of any other type of donation that can help our auction? If you have any questions or would like a copy of the Auction Donation Form, please reach out to our Auction Committee or Tory Ferrara at vrc221@gmail.com
Save The Date!
CALLING ALL BASEBALL FANS!!!
Please join the CMS PTA at Yankees Stadium on May 13th to watch the Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays.
Where: Yankees Stadium, 1 E. 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451
When: Saturday, May 13th. Game Starts at 1:05pm
Section: 209/210 (2nd Level - Outfield/Homerun Section
Included: Each Ticket will include entry to the game, a hot dog, drink and a NY Yankees Backpack
Price: $60/pp
**A percentage of each ticket sold will benefit the CMS PTA. Payments can be made via check (written out to CMS PTA), or PayPal @ColumbusMagnetSchool**
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScKNyP4J8g.../viewform...
FYI
Collection for PAWS!
CMS Middle School students pursue their own Passion Projects during the school year! These could either be done individually or in small groups. A group of 6th graders have decided to assist PAWS in their efforts to care for rescued and relinquished cats and dogs by holding a collection of food and other needed items. The Collection will be held from February 13-28 in the CMS front lobby. The wish list includes:
Kitten & Cat Food
- Wet Food - Precise, Wellness, EVO, Friskies, NutriSource and Science Diet.
- Dry Food - Costco's Kirkland, Royal Canine Baby Cat, Purina One, Friskies, NutriSource, Nutro Max, Science Diet and EVO.
Dog Toys
- Puzzle Cube and Kongs
Cat Toys
- Laser pointers, catnip, catnip balls, cat grass, training clickers, and wand toys.
Other Items:
- Towels & blankets
- Skippy Natural Creamy Peanut Buttter or Nature Made, cornmeal, wheat bran.
- Ziploc bags (sandwich size)
- Toothbrushes (individually wrapped)
- Disinfectant wipes
CMS School Store!
The CMS School Store is now open! The store is run by our middle school students and is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings at 8:50 am. The School Store is selling erasers, pop-its, fidget spinners, bracelets, and other fun items. Each grade level is assigned a day to visit the School Store. The Store is located by Mr. Thomas' Book Nook.
School Store Schedule:
Mondays: Kindergarten & Grade 1
Tuesdays: Grades 2 & 3
Closed Wednesday
Thursdays: Grades 4 & 5
Fridays: Middle School
Library Update!
- Students are starting to finish their Digital Citizenship lessons with Mr. Duff! Please check out this resource page to help your children stay safe online.
- Book Checkout Reminder - Books need to come back to school in 8 days or less (not including vacations). Books need to come back in good condition. Please encourage your children to read their library books to you!
- There is still a lot of organization and signage left to do, so we are still seeking volunteers to help. Please contact Mr. Duff at duffc@norwalkps.org or Terry Lakin at lakint@norwalkps.org if you are available.
- The CMS Library Learning Commons website is up & running! Check it out here to see all the Library updates listed here on Smore, as well as all the eBook, Audiobook, and Research Resources under "Teacher & Student Tools".
NPS District News
The Norwalk Public Schools Gifted & Talented Department will host a Parent Night on Wednesday, March 1 from 6 pm to 7 pm at the NPS Family Center, One Park Street, Norwalk. Learn all about the Gifted & Talented program and the procedures to have your child participate.
For more information, call 203-854-4134 or visit the NPS Gifted & Talented website at https://norwalkps.org/555495_3
Registration for NPS Summer Athletic Camps 2023 opens on March 1. The fun-filled camps are open to students in grades K-12 and engage them in a variety of activities. The camps run between June 26 and August 4.
To sign up, register on myschoolbucks.com or send a check made payable to NPS Summer Athletic Camps along with the registration form to Beth Pearce at Brien McMahon High School, 300 Highland Ave., Norwalk, CT 06854.
For a complete list of camps available and to download a copy of the registration form, please click this link: https://files.gabbart.com/.../2023_nps_summer_camp...
For any questions, please contact Camp Director Joe Madaffari at madaffarij@norwalkps.org or 203-981-3005.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Food Drive!
CMS on Facebook
"Concord Magnet School K-8" is our public page.
"CMS Parents Group" is a closed group open only to CMS parents. You will be asked a few questions before being approved, but it's only to ensure our members are CMS parents.
"CMS - en Espanol Group" is for our Spanish-speaking parents.