Caruso Connect - January 13th
Caruso Middle School is an inclusive and vibrant community where Blue Jays take ownership of their social-emotional and academic growth by supporting, challenging, and celebrating self and others.
Good Evening Blue Jay Families:
Happy 2023 and welcome back! We hope you missed us; we definitely missed all of you :) As we return to school this week we are reminded that we are approaching the end of the 2nd Quarter grading period. Please make sure to check in with your student and see what they should turn in on Tuesday. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your student's teachers.
In this week's Caruso Connect, please read about our Blue Jays of the Week, a fundraiser from our PTO, and see fantastic dress up days from our Student Government!
Enjoy your LONG weekend!
Tim, Jim, Caitlin & The Caruso Staff
Tim Brodeur - Principal - tbrodeur@dps109.org
Jim Monaco - Associate Principal - jmonaco@dps109.org
Caitlin Lucci - Coordinator of Student Support - clucci@dps109.org
Upcoming Events
January 16th - No School - MLK Day
January 19th - Restaurant Fundraiser
January 23rd - PTO Meeting 7PM
February 20th - No School - President's Day
February 21st - No School - Teacher Institute Day
Friday Spirit Days
Blue Jays of the Week
*If you would like to nominate a staff member for this you may do so HERE!
PTO Fundraiser @ McAlister's Deli
On Thursday, Jan 19th, McAlister's Deli (663 Lake Cook Rd) is donating 20% back of Dine-In, Drive thru & Pick up orders to support a great cause -- Caruso Middle School!
You’re invited to join us and eat out from 4pm to 9pm, not only in support of CMS, but also to show one of your Deerfield restaurants some love!
We ask that you RSVP here: www.groupraise.com/events/240487 (requested NOT required) so McAlister's Deli knows roughly how many orders to expect & so you have access to all the event details.
We hope you can make it, and please feel free to forward this info to your friends and family. Thanks in advance for your support!
Student Government Spirit Days
Deerfield Parent Network
(Communicated 1/13/23)
Deerfield Parent Network provides informative programming for families about topics impacting our students and community.
Join us January 31st at 7:30 pm in the DHS cafe for a BRAND NEW program,”Gambling & Teens: Is My Child at Risk?” DPN is partnering with Nicasa Behavioral Health for a presentation about the risks of Teen Gambling and how to spot issues with your own pre-teen/teen.
This is a relevant topic in the Deerfield Community. Middle School and High School students in Deerfield are gambling with friends, betting with Bookies and using on-line betting platforms to place sports bets. Know the signs and how to prevent problems.
We welcome parents of middle school and high school students from any community in the Northshore who would like to attend this informative presentation!
DPN is able to provide our programming through donations. Please consider making a donation to help us continue to provide these valuable resources to our community. Donate Here
Caruso MS Student Tour @ Wilmot and South Park
Kindergarten Registration For 2023-2024 is Now Open!
(Communicated 1/13/23)
Have an incoming kindergartener (or know someone who does?) The registration process for the upcoming school year is now open and the earlier we know who is coming, the better we can plan! Just go to www.dps109.org/kindy to learn how to begin the process. Please reach out to our registrar, Rosa Castillo (rcastillo@dps109.org) with any questions.
SEL Survey
(Communicated 1/13/23)
Building students’ social-emotional learning (SEL) skills is important at Caruso Middle School As a part of the learning process, we ask our students to reflect on skills related to their own SEL and the school environment using a Panorama student survey. This survey will be administered between January 30th and February 10th. Per policy, if you would like your child to opt out of taking the survey, please contact Tim Brodeur (tbrodeur@dps109.org) no later than January 27th.
Destination Imagination
(Communicated on 12/16/22)
Destination Imagination will meet on Wednesdays after school from 2:00 -2:30 in Mr. Demos's Social Studies room beginning on January 11th and continuing on that date and time until March 22nd.
DHS Booster Club
Weekly Activity Calendar
(Communicated 9/23/22)
Order Your Yearbook Today!
(Communicated 9/2/22)
Caruso Bell Schedules
Coffee w/ Caruso
Please join us and RSVP by calling the main office.
Who to Contact?
Mrs. Lucci, District Coordinator of Student Support
Mr. Brodeur, Principal
Mr. Monaco, Associate Principal
Caruso Middle School
Email: cmsoffice@dps109.org
Website: https://www.dps109.org/Page/9
Location: 1801 Montgomery Road, Deerfield, IL, USA
Twitter: @109Caruso