CMCSI Warrior Word
January 8, 2024
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NEWS FROM THE FRONT OFFICE
Warrior Families,
Happy New Year CMCSI families! We hope everyone had a wonderful break and that your New Year is off to an amazing start. We are looking forward to a terrific second semester of learning. We enjoyed celebrating with your students for MARC Awards today. Ask your child about their award!
We hope you'll enjoy your day off in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 15th, as well as visit the Chick-Fil-A in Braselton for Spirit Night on January 25th.
Would you like to help CMCSI earn FREE MONEY? If you haven't already done so, be sure to sign-up and link your Kroger Plus Card to CMCSI here. Cards must be relinked EVERY YEAR. You can also sign up for Publix Partners here. NEW Enrollment is required EVERY YEAR. Sign up & collect digital Box Tops when you shop with information here. It is a FREE way to support our school when you shop (you must reapply each year to link CMCSI to your rewards accounts).
As we begin the new year, we encourage you to make reading a daily activity in your family. Reading to your child, with your child, and even next to your child helps develop a love for books, learning, and reading that will last a lifetime. This new year is a great time to build the family practice of reading together! We hope you have a wonderful week. 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
January 15th-Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday-No school
January 25th-Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A in Braselton
January 29th- PTO Business Meeting 4:00pm
February 1st-29th- Black History Month
February 5th-9th- School Counselor's Week
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 29th- Kindergarten & 1st Grade Student Showcase Night
new playground shade at cmcsi
We are SO excited to have our new playground shade on both the K-2 and 3-5 playgrounds. A special thanks to our Warriors, Warrior Families, and PTO for supporting this project. We are confident that these areas will help keep our warriors cool in those warmer months! Check out the pictures below.
Free Tutoring Opportunity
New classroom technology coming to cmcsi!
ALL Classrooms will have NEW ClearTouch Projection systems installed during January. Each classroom at CMCSI will get new ClearTouch interactive machines to support multiple learning styles and integrate software to create and deliver interactive lessons for students. With this SPLOST-funded technology project, CMCSI will also get new whiteboards in each classroom. Construction will take place after school and overnight, so interruptions to instruction will be minimized. We are excited to be the 3rd elementary school in Hall County to get our new projection systems, and we know our Warriors will love it!
welcome lynette escalante
We are excited to welcome Officer Lynette Escalante to CMCSI. Office Escalante will serve CMCSI along with other South Hall County Schools as a roving School Resource Officer. She is looking forward to meeting our Warriors and Warrior families. We are thankful to the Hall County Sheriff's Office and the Hall County School District for partnering together in bringing Officer Escalante to CMCSI. Below is some background on Officer Escalante to help you get to know her a little better.
I recently joined the Hall County Sheriff's Office after working at the Lawrenceville Police Department for four years. I have experience in working on patrol and answering calls involving both adults and children. I received a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a master's degree in Criminal Investigation.
My passion from an early age has been to work directly with children and young adults. This is a result of being mentored by my mom who worked at the Athens-Clarke County Police Department for twenty years. While my mother worked there, I had a close connection with School Resource Officers which helped me realize the positive impact they have on a school and its community.
Warrior wednesday
Don't forget that every Wednesday is Warrior Wednesday! We encourage everyone to wear spirit wear or school colors. The class with the most school spirit earns our Warrior trophy for the week.
Upcoming student showcase night
DATE CHANGE! Due to the installation of ClearTouch projectors in all classrooms, we have changed the date of our 2nd & 3rd Grade Student Showcase night. It will now be on February 15th. We’re looking forward to our 2nd and 3rd Grade Student Showcase with our Warriors and their families!
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 and 3rd Grade Student Showcase Schedule:
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
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). Thank you for your input!
Georgia Parent Survey
Learning at home
Are you interested in engaging ways to help support your child with reading? If so, click on the article linked here. This article includes strategies for supporting your child with fiction and nonfiction texts in addition to giving tips on how to offer help if they are struggling readers. Check it out!
Source: Colorin Colorado
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!).
January 25th at Chick-fil-A in Braselton from 5:00-8:00 pm
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* (*date changed due to ClearTouch installation)
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Student Showcase- February 29th
Boy's Night-March 21st
Girl's Night-April 11th
NEws from the nurse
Here are 5 quick tips to keep you and your kids healthy throughout the remaining weeks of winter. They’re simple but if you do them, you’ll greatly reduce the risk of anyone getting sick.
Get Enough Sleep. Sufficient sleep is an essential component of good health and disease prevention. A good night’s sleep makes everyone more productive and keeps our immune systems operating well. Younger kids should get 10 hours of sleep per night, which drops slightly (8.5-9.5 hours) for children aged 10-17.
Eat Well. Healthy eating fuels our immune systems and plays a huge role in our long-term health. Encourage your family to eat brightly-colored fruits and vegetables – ideally 2 fruits and 3 vegetables per day during meals and snacks.
Stay Active. Kids are supposed to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. During the week, they may accomplish part of this during school but make sure that they’re getting their full 60 minutes afterwards, and especially during holidays and weekends. Since February is National Heart Month, this is a great time to teach your kids how to measure their heart rates. Grab a stopwatch and have them count their heartbeats for 6 seconds, then multiply by 10. They can compare how their heart rates vary with different levels of activity (sitting, standing, hopping, dancing, and running).
Watch Outdoor Temperatures. Playing outdoors is great for kids and can help them stay active during the day. Just remember to limit their time outdoors when it’s very cold, and especially when temperatures drop into the 20’s, or lower depending on the wind chill. Remember to keep them properly outfitted (layers of clothes, coats, gloves, etc.) and consult your doctor if you have any concerns about frostbite or hypothermia.
Wash Hands. This is the single most effective way to prevent most winter illnesses (and throughout the whole year)! Any virus can be spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or touches a surface and leaves behind secretions. Hand washing -- regularly and correctly -- can dramatically reduce much of the exposure. Steps for effective hand-washing include washing hands for at least 20 seconds (the length of 2 “Happy Birthdays”) and making sure to hit all parts of the hands and fingers.
Try to keep these 5 simple tips in mind to enjoy the days of winter with your families! (Source: Scholastic.com)
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