CMCSI Warrior Word
February 6, 2024
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NEWS FROM THE FRONT OFFICE
Our Warriors have now been in school OVER 100 Days! Last week, we enjoyed our new Enrichment Clusters. Enrichment Clusters are a block of time set aside each month to allow K-5th Grade students to explore, create, and participate in inquiry-based learning at CMCSI. Enrichment Clusters support our school's magnet and are meaningful hands-on learning experiences for our students. Ask your child about what they are doing in their Enrichment Cluster!
February promises to be busy at CMCSI! We are looking forward to Valentines Exchanges, 2nd & 3rd and Kindergarten & 1st Grade Showcase Nights, Spirit Night at Dairy Queen in Oakwood, and of course TRIBES and Enrichment Clusters at the end of the month.
Our spring Parent Conference Week is at the end of the month, so don't miss out on this important time to meet with your child's teacher. Teachers will be sending an invitation to share your child's progress, so be sure to sign up for your conference time.
We hope you have a wonderful week! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @CMCSIWarriors to keep up with all of the amazing happenings at CMCSI and see lots of pictures of our students and staff too. Feel free to contact us if you ever need anything.
Dr. Betsy Ainsworth, Principal betsy.ainsworth@hallco.org
Mrs. Dana Walker, Associate Principal dana.walker@hallco.org
Mr. Richard Bass, Administrative Assistant richard.bass@hallco.org
Upcoming Dates
February Black History Month
February 1st-March 1st- Magnet Application Open
February 5th-9th- School Counselor's Week
February 5-13 Candygram Sales $1
February 15 School Resource Officer & Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
February 15th-2nd & 3rd Grade Student Showcase Night (*note date change)
February 19th-21st-Student Holidays (no school)
February 22nd-Spirit Night at Dairy Queen in Oakwood
February 26th- March 1st-Parent Conference Week
February 29th-Kindergarten & 1st Grade Student Showcase Night
March 4th-8th- Read Across America Week & Book Fair
March 21st-Boys Night
mAGNET APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
If you know friends & family who would like to attend CMCSI next year, but do not live in our attendance zone, the Hall County School District is now accepting Magnet Applications through March 1st. (Students who are already accepted and attending CMCSI through our Magnet Program do NOT need to reapply.) This year the application process will be through the Hall County School District rather than through individual schools. The in-district school choice applications are now open, and parents/guardians will complete these in the Parent Portal of Infinite Campus. More information can be found here.
Job opportunity at cmcsi
Are you interested in working for the YMCA afterschool program? If so, they have an opening right here at CMCSI. Reach out to Rick Little if interested. His contact information is below.
Rick Little
Association Child Care Director
GEORGIA MOUNTAINS YMCA
(P) 770.297.9622 ext. 244
american heart association's
kids at heart challenge
Our Kids at Heart challenge for the American Heart Association will begin on February 12 and we would love to share our CMCSI heart heroes’ stories. If your child is a heart hero, please fill out the Google Form that is linked below. Your responses will be sent to our school contact with the American Heart Association. By submitting pictures and information, you give permission for AHA to use your responses and a picture of your child to design a poster to share your child’s heart story during our Kids at Heart Challenge. If you have any questions, please email Jessica Sturm at jessica.sturm@hallco.org. In order to have these posters made as soon as possible, any responses to the form are due by Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Thank you so much and we look forward to honoring our CMCSI Heart Heroes!
Google Form Link: click here
Upcoming student showcase night
Our next 2 Student Showcase Nights are just around the corner. Please see the schedule below. All students will have the opportunity to visit their homeroom classrooms to look at projects and student work from this year. We will have an Art Show where student art work is displayed in our hallways. Students will also have a musical performance in the gym. We look forward to seeing our Warriors and their families at our amazing Student Showcase nights this year!
2nd & 3rd Grade Student Showcase Schedule for February 15th:
2nd Grade Schedule
5:30-6:00 2nd Grade performs in the gym
6:00-6:15 2nd Grade will transition to classrooms
6:15-6:45 2nd Grade showcase in Homeroom classrooms
3rd Grade Schedule
5:45-6:15 3rd Grade showcase in Homeroom classrooms
6:15-6:30 3rd Grade will transition to the gym
6:30-7:00 3rd Grade performs in the gym
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Student Showcase Schedule for February 29th:
Kindergarten Schedule
5:30-6:00 Kindergarten performs in the gym
6:00-6:15 Kindergarten will transition to classrooms
6:15-6:45 Kindergarten showcase in Homeroom classrooms
1st Grade Schedule
5:45-6:15 1st Grade showcase in Homeroom classrooms
6:15-6:30 1st Grade will transition to the gym
6:30-7:00 1st Grade performs in the gym
Parent Conference Week... coming soon!
CMCSI will be having PARENT CONFERENCES in person, via Zoom or a phone conference from February 26- March 1. Teachers will set aside a time to discuss your child’s progress in academics, behavior, and school performance this year. We are excited about this special time to share your child’s strengths and areas for growth. We will share ways you can help your child at home as well. Your invitation for Parent Conferences will be coming home soon, and our goal is to meet with 100% of our Warrior families!
Parent Survey
Parent feedback is very important to us at CMCSI. Each year the Georgia Department of Education asks parents to complete this survey to help schools continue to improve. Please complete the parent survey online at the link below (in English & Spanish) by February 29th. Thank you for your input!
Georgia Parent Survey
Learning at home
Do you have a child who needs support learning sight words? If so, check out https://sightwords.com/. This online tool has great resources, games, and information about the importance of sight words and how they help improve a child's ability to read fluently. Check it out today!
© 2024 Sight Words: Teach Your Child to Read
CMCSI's Willing Warrior podcast: Episode 3
YEarbooks for sale!
Yearbook Sales are happening NOW. We only get a few copies to sell at the end of the year, so GUARANTEE your child's copy by ordering in advance. If you're interested in purchasing a CMCSI yearbook for your child, find information here.
Yearbooks are $32 until March 15th
Sales CLOSE on March 15th and no orders will be accepted after that date.
Ride 360 Bus tracking App
The Hall County School District Transportation Department is using the Ride 360 App for parents to download and track the travel for student buses.
Download here: Ride 360 will enable you to have access to real time information on the travel status of your child’s school bus.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact transportation at 770-287-0942.
Volunteer Information
Please review and complete the steps to volunteer at CMCSI in the CMCSI Volunteer Guidelines2023-2024
Volunteers must have a pre-arranged appointment with teachers or staff to assist at CMCSI. Please sign-up to volunteer for school-wide events with PTO here.
Please email richard.bass@hallco.org with questions about volunteering! We appreciate our volunteers at CMCSI!
Reminders about Lunch Visitors
For the safety of all students, please note the following:
For your child's lunch visit, 1 or 2 adults may join; No school-age siblings and younger children must be in lap or stroller (due to limited seats).
Each student may have a visit for lunch 1 time per month to allow ALL students and parents this opportunity.
Restaurant food will not be allowed to be brought into CMCSI for students or visitors.
Visitors must sign in at the front office with a state-issued ID (no exceptions).
Lunch visitors should eat in the visitor seating area located in the gym lobby next to the cafeteria. Visitors may not eat in the cafeteria, gym or classroom.
After signing in and getting a sticker, lunch visitors will meet their child in the gym lobby as his/her class enters the cafeteria and sign-out in the main office after the lunch period ends.
Lunch visitors may not return to the classroom, playground, etc. with students.
Lunch visitors may have lunch with your child ONLY. Other students (including friends, relatives, and neighbors) cannot join your lunch visit.
Visitors may purchase lunch in the cafeteria for $4.50 each (cash or check only).
Lunch visitors must be listed on a student's enrollment card prior to coming in for lunch.
Exact lunch times for each homeroom class may be viewed here. Contact CMCSI@hallco.org with questions.
Cafeteria Information
A La Carte Items at CMCSI
On Warrior Wednesdays our cafeteria will be selling a la carte items (chips, cookies, crackers) for $1. You can send $1 with your child or they can use money from their My Payment Plus account. Students will not be able to charge these items to their account.
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Need to sign up for your child's meal plan account?
(Field Trip fees, Field Day shirts, and other school expenses can be paid through this account, as well!)
Ways to support cmcsi
Spirit Nights
CMCSI Spirit Nights take place each month! If your family visits the restaurant or drive-thru on our CMCSI Spirit Night, a portion of the sales will be donated to the school! Be sure to tell the restaurant you are there for CMCSI Spirit Night (for CMCSI to get credit!).
February 22nd at Dairy Queen in Oakwood from 5:00-8:00 pm
March 28th at Wendy's in Oakwood from 5:00-8:00 pm
April 25th at Sliced in Oakwood from 5:00-8:00 pm
Kroger Plus Card Community Rewards
Be sure to link your Kroger Plus Card to CMCSI here. Cards must be relinked EVERY YEAR. CMCSI earns when you shop at Kroger!
Publix Partners
Sign up for Publix Partners here. This enrollment is required EVERY YEAR. Enter your phone number at check-out & we earn money!
Box Tops for Education
Sign up & collect digital Box Tops when you shop. More information here.
important dates at CMCSI
We have several events throughout the year that you don't want to miss. See the dates and events below. More details and information will be shared as dates near, but add them to your calendar now because we would love for you to attend!
2nd & 3rd Grade Student Showcase- February 15th
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Student Showcase- February 29th
Boy's Night-March 21st
Girl's Night-April 11th
NEws from the nurse
How can students stay healthy & active?
1. Get plenty of rest.
2. Stay active.
3. Eat a balanced diet.
4. Drink lots of water.
5. Wash your hands often.
Get CONNECTED @ CMCSI
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or text @hc-cmcsi to: 81010
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