Clinton Township Middle School
The Hawk Herald
Vol. 17- April 26, 2024
Dear Families,
New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) begin next week. All grades will be testing in ELA on April 30 and May 1 and Math on May 3, 6, and 7. In addition, 5th/8th grade testing for science will happen on May 9 and 10.
Important Reminders
Students are not permitted to have smart watches or phones in the classroom during testing.
Please send Chromebooks fully charged each day of testing.
Students who arrive tardy to school after the day’s test session begins will not be able to join the test in session. Therefore, those students will have to make up the test during make-up week.
These tests are just one measure of our student performance. However, their standardized nature allows the school and district to evaluate our programs and instruction annually and in comparison with other similar districts. This helps us continue to improve.
Lastly, even though we expect students to do their best, they should not get stressed about them. In an effort to maximize success, we encourage students to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast during the testing window.
We appreciate your support as we work together to help all our students succeed!
Thank you.
Luke Mason
Christina Hunte
For Arbor Day, CTMS received a large Red Maple for planting from the Hunterdon County Tree Commission and the Arbor Day Foundation.
6th grade students have been busy conducting research to identify potential planting locations for the tree based on their findings considering many factors including:
Climate and growing conditions - temperature, sunlight exposure, soil type, and moisture requirements.
Space and Location - area with enough room for the tree to grow to its full size without being obstructed by buildings or other structures.
Aesthetic Considerations - factors such as landscaping design, visual impact, and the tree's contribution to the overall beauty of the area.
Students also were developing a care plan for the tree. This includes a watering schedule, soil preparation and pruning.
By engaging in this project, our students are not only learning about Red Maple trees and their care requirements but also developing important skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and environmental stewardship
CTMS yearbooks
Yearbooks for 6th and 7th graders are still on sale Click HERE.
Please get yours before the end of the month when the price goes up!
The final day to purchase books is May 6th.
8th-grade yearbooks are a generous gift from the PTA and do not need to be ordered.
🗓️ CTMS Calendar of Events 🗓️
4/26/24 RVS Talent Show Tonight at 6:30
5/8/24 Law Adventure
5/10/24 7th Grade Medieval Times Trip
5/10/24 Deadline for High Notes Permission and Payment
5/15/24 Spring Choral Concert
5/21/24 Spring Instrumental Concert
5/23/24 5th Grade Move Up Day
5/24/24 No School
5/28/24 Gettysburg Trip
5/29/24 6th Grade Parent Orientation
The Clinton Township School District Green Team is happy to partner with the Clinton Township Environmental Commission to make our community greener. If you are looking for community events, here are some upcoming events you can do with your child!
2 - May 4th at 9 am - Clinton Township Litter Cleanup / PLOG hosted by the Clinton Township Green Team and BaseCamp:
Registration:
https://tinyurl.com/CleanUpMay4
Praise Referrals
The children pictured serve as model CTMS students. Their citizenship, dedication and selfless attitudes are truly special to see in action on a daily basis. Although they will say that they do not need an award to do the right thing, we want to honor them anyway. Kindness, it’s not so random anymore!
Class of 2024 Graduation Lawn Signs On Sale NOW!
Support your 8th grader's graduation year events and show your pride in their accomplishments with a graduation lawn sign!
Signs are $20 and you may order now through the PTA Store (you must be registered and logged in to make a purchase): Class of 2024 Graduation Lawn Signs
All signs will need to be picked up, at a date to be determined. They will not be sent home on buses.
Questions? Please contact Sandy Engelhardt SJEngelhardt28@gmail.com
ART @ CTMS
Select student artwork will be on display at the Hunterdon County North Branch Library in Clinton for the month of April, stop by to take a peek!
On June 6th, CTMS Band, Chorus, and Orchestra members will be receiving expert feedback directly from High Note music festival adjudicators, followed by a trip to Dorney Park. This is an invaluable resource to further refine and improve student work. Two adjudicators evaluate student performances and provide us with written and recorded comments along with a numerical rating. The adjudicator’s recorded comments serve as a clinic when played for our students. These judges are all highly qualified, current or retired school music educators who understand exactly what they are hearing, and serve as an extra set of “professional ears” to evaluate our young musicians.
The trip to an amusement park provides our students with a tangible goal to work for throughout the school year in their music class. If your student is participating in this activity, please follow THIS LINK to give permission, as well as submit payment for the trip.
*News Crew * Academic Challenges * TREP$ * *Poetry Club * ARTline * Leadership * Green Team
CTMS Enrichment Page link
Don't miss today's CTMS News, with special guest hosts from Take Your Child To Work Day.
Please click below:
Our CTMS Green Team went on an outing to the Grayrock Farm Sanctuary last week. We met all the animals, who have been rescued and given a safe place to live a happy life just down the road from our school. Today, April 26th, we will have our first scrap "FEED BOX" donation day. The Green Team will collect food waste and bring it to the animals at the Grayrock Farm. Eliminating food waste is part of the big plan to reduce, reuse & recycle!
Artline, our Enrichment art group, had an awesome time on our trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art last week. Partnering with students from Clinton Public Schools, we had an amazing museum tour and gained more insight to the world of art.
Congratulations to our two winning Law Adventure teams! Two of our four teams won first place in the state for thier grade level! We will go on a trip to the New Jersey Bar Foundation and perform our case in front of a judge and jury. Congratulations, teams!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our student entrepreneurs at the TREP$ Student Marketplace! We had 83 businesses this year selling food, crafts, home decor and more! Shout out to all the parents and teachers who guided the students along the way and made it happen.
Questions about registration or PTA membership?
Contact ctptamembers@gmail.com.
CTMS School Nurse Priscila Karalevich with any questions or concerns at pkaralevich@ctsdnj.org or call 908-238-9141 Option 2 or Extension 206.
Did you know?
The Y offers free membership to all students in the seventh grade. The goal of the initiative is to encourage youth to make healthy choices and avoid risky behaviors to succeed in school and life.
Special Services
COVID19 Update: The recommendation is still 5 days out if you are positive for COVID19. If you have questions about COVID, please reach out to your building nurse.
ESY Dates
July 1, 2024 to August 1, 2024 7:45 to 11:45
Holiday July 4th and 5th No ESY
2024-2025 Food Allergy Management Program Parent Packet
Each year families are required to complete annually the medical statement by a medical professional if your child has known allergies or requires a safe menu provided by Maschio’s Food Service. See attached flyers.
Families may submit their medical statement (pages 2-3 of the parent packet) by:
Completing it online: www.bit.ly/safemenu
Emailing the forms to nutrition@maschiofood.com with the subject line “SAFE MENU”
Faxing forms to the nutrition department at (908) 888-2335
April is Autism Awareness Month, where blue every Thursday in the month of April.
Next SEPAG Meeting May 2, 2024 at 6:30pm in CTMS Library. This is a change of date.
2024 CTMS Staff Appreciation Week.pdfClinton Township Middle School at a Glance
Mission Statement
The Clinton Township School District, every student inspired, every team member supported, and every family engaged.
Contact Us
Main Office:
908-238-9141
Fax:
908-238-9376
District Website:
All email addresses are the initial of the first name and the full last name of the staff member.
Principal
Luke Mason
Assistant Principal
Christina Hunte
Principal’s Secretary
Mrs. Christopher
Ext. 201
AM Secretary
Mrs. Davis-Diop
Ext. 200
PM Secretary
Mrs. Pearly
Ext. 200
⭑ Absences ⭑
If your child is absent or tardy, please complete the Absence Form which can be found on the CTMS webpage (This is the preferred method) or call and leave a message on our attendance line at (908) 238-9141 Option 1
Please Share the following information:
Name of Parent/Guardian
Student’s Name
Reason for Absence or anticipated time of arrival if tardy.
We are required to verify each absence, so if you do not leave a message on the attendance line, you will receive an automated message from the front office.
⭑ Notes From Home ⭑
Please direct all notes to your child’s homeroom teacher and always include the date, teacher’s name, and student’s name. If you go away without your child, please notify the office in writing of the name of the person who will be in charge of your student in your absence. We will not release children to anyone not on your emergency contact sheet, including grandparents and siblings unless we have written permission from parents.
⭑ Allergies ⭑
CTMS has a number of students with severe food allergies. In order to maintain a safe environment for everyone, all classrooms and the cafeteria may have additional restrictions.
⭑ Emergency Closings ⭑
Emergency Broadcasts will be sent via phone, text, and/or email, depending on the nature of the message. Contact information is pulled from PowerSchool, so it is of the utmost importance to keep your information up to date.
⭑ Wellness & Safety Supplies ⭑
Each day, please send your child to school with:
HAND SANITIZER
TISSUES
REFILLABLE WATER BOTTLE
Ms. Guidi
Mrs. Kinkead
Ms. Nugent