We respectfully acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources, but instead recognized Mi’kmaw and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.
Happy New Year to our CAMS community! I hope that everyone had the opportunity to spend quality time with those who are important to you during the break. I also hope that everyone is returning recharged and ready for the challenges and excitement 2025 will bring! January can also be a time when seasonal depression can kick in. We have a number of resources and supports available at the school for anyone who requires it.
As we move into the snowy season, we remind everyone to pay attention to storm closure announcements. These announcements will be made on local media, as well as on the SSRCE website: www.ssrce.ca. We also want to remind students to dress appropriately for the weather.
Sincerely,
Jay Thomas, principal
Chester Area Middle School
Yearbooks are On Sale!
Yearbooks are available to purchase now! CAMS’ 2024-2025 student year book is available to purchase online at Jostens.com. Go to the Jostens site and click on Chester Area Middle School to purchase your copy. Yearbooks are $25.00. Order early to be sure to get one!
Below is the January 2025 Community Newsletter
CAMS Community Newsletter January 2025.pdf
Skate & Helmet Donations
We are looking for donations of gently used skates and skating helmets (Hockey or winter sport style are acceptable- not bicycle style) to be able to lend to students when we go skating! With the ages 10 years to 13 years in mind, please drop off your equipment at the school or send it in with a student! Please make sure the equipment is in working order with all laces and straps present!
2024/25 Cell Phone Directive
As follow up to the Cell Phone Directive, here is some very useful information for you to have about the implementation of the cell phone directive at CAMS:
a) Grade 5 and 6 students are not permitted to use cell phones or personal devices at any time during the school day, including during recess and lunch. If a grade 5 or 6 student is caught with their phone, devices will be confiscated and parents will be required to come and pick it up.
b) Grade 7 and 8 students are permitted to use their cell phones or personal devices during lunch time only, which is from 12:04-12:44pm this year.
Students who are caught using their cell phones at times outside of lunch are subject to the following consequences:
First Offence- students' phone will be confiscated and held in the office. Parents will be contacted, and the student will pick up their cell phone at end of day. The student will serve one lunchtime detention
Second Offence- students' phone will be confiscated and held in the office. Parents will be contacted, and the student will pick up their cell phone at end of day. The student will serve three lunchtime detentions
Third Offence- Step 3- students' phone will be confiscated and held in the office. Parents will be contacted and be required to pick up their child's phone. The third incident will be viewed as a violation of Code of Conduct, and a suspension will be the consequence.
Offences After Step 3- Steps of progressive discipline will be in places, including suspensions with increased length, suspensions will occur, and the student will be prohibited from bringing their phone into the building.
*Students with documented medical conditions (ie- using apps to monitor blood-sugar levels) are permitted to use their devices in school for their designated medical purposes.*
The cell phone directive and implementation at CAMS is designed to help students stay focused on learning and to make the schools a safer place for everyone. If you need to contact your child during the school day, please don't hesitate to contact the school's main line at (902) 275-2720, email at cams@ssrce.ca, or email your child's teacher directly.
Interested in Coaching at CAMS? Please see below how we select our coaches!
CAMS Coaching Selection.pdf
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