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.
It is hard to believe that we are only a few weeks away from winter holidays- time is flying by! Although we have the winter break in December, it is still a busy, with many Student Council activities planned for our students. Report cards were distributed on November 29th. If you did not receive your child’s report card, please contact the school ASAP.
As the weather gets colder, there is an increased chance for school to be closed for weather purposes. Just a friendly reminder that decisions about school closures are made by SSRCE, not the school administration. Please visit the SSRCE website or Facebook page, or local news providers for updates on school closures. You can also sign up to receive text messages from SSRCE. Please visit www.ssrce.ca for more details on how to sign up for text alerts.
Season’s Greetings, and I wish everyone all of the best in the new year!
Sincerely,
Jay Thomas, principal
Chester Area Middle School
Here is our December 2024 Community Newsletter
CAMS Community Newsletter December 2024.pdf
Parent Teacher Meetings
Parent-teacher meetings will take place on Thursday, December 5th. There is no school for students on this day.
December Band Concert
The band students are busy preparing for a December Concert in the CAMS gym on Tuesday, December 17th at 6:30pm. Please join us to enjoy some familiar tunes by the Beginner Band and the Second Year Band, celebrate what the students have accomplished this fall, and be part of the community spirit.
CAMS-wide Turkey Dinner
Our school-wide turkey-wide dinner will be held on Thursday, December 19th. This is a complimentary meal for all students and staff.
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!
Winter Break
School is closed for winter break from December 23rd- January 2nd. The first day back to school in the new year for students is January 3rd
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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