CMCSI Warrior Word
March 4, 2024
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NEWS FROM THE FRONT OFFICE
Wow! It is crazy to think February has come and gone and we're headed into March. Exciting things are happening at CMCSI, and we are continuing to see our Warriors learn and grow. Read Across America Week is this week, and we love getting our Warriors even more excited about Reading. We will continue with Enrichment Clusters, MARC Awards and service learning projects during March.
Kindergarten Registration opens March 18th for our newest students. We'll also have our annual "Boys Night" later this month. It's great to be a Warrior!
Students will have March 22nd off as it will be a professional learning day for teachers. Spring Break will be here before we know it as well.
We are excited to have an upcoming Spirit Night at Wendy's in Oakwood. This is a great fundraiser for our school so make plans to stop by Wendy's on March 28th from 5 PM-8 PM.
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
March 4th-8th- Read Across America Week & Book Fair
March 11th-26th - Field Day Shirts on Sale
March 15th- LAST DAY to order a CMCSI Yearbook for this year!
March 18th-Kindergarten Registration Opens
March 21st-Class Picture and Spring Picture Day
March 21st-Boys Night 5:00- 7:00 pm
March 22nd-Teacher Work Day-No school for students
March 28th-Spirit Night at Wendy's in Oakwood 5:00-8:00 PM
April 1st-5th Spring Break
REad across america week
March 4th-March 8th is Read Across America Week . We have lots of fun activities planned including theme days listed on the image below. Also, guest readers have been invited by teachers and media specialist as well to read to our Warriors. Don't forget, our 3rd Reading Bingo Challenge Card is due Friday, March 8th. Students can turn in their Bingo Card to vote for a CMCSI Staff Member to dress up like a Leprechaun to celebrate reading reading. We look forward to spreading the love for reading even more during this week!
Kindergarten Registration
Welcome New Warriors! We are thrilled to welcome students who will be entering Kindergarten during the 24-25 school year. Kindergarten Registration will take place March 18th-21st for students who will be 5 years old by September 1st, 2024. Registration will once again be held online. Beginning Monday March 18th, please visit the Hall County Schools registration website to register your child for Kindergarten (please do NOT register before March 18, as the correct application will not be available in advance and early applications will be deleted).
- If you have another child who already attends a Hall County School AND you've set up a Parent Portal through Infinite Campus, you may register your child using the Parent Portal by simply selecting "add a child." This will be a quicker way to complete the registration process. We encourage you to share this information with your neighbors who have children entering Kindergarten, as well.
- If you need help with registration, you may come by the school March 18th-21st from 9AM-2PM. Also, staff will be available to help with registration/use school devices and wi-fi the evening of March 21st from 4 PM-7 PM, if you are unable to register online without assistance.
- More information about Kindergarten Registration requirements can be found here. Contact the office with questions!
boys night
We are excited to announce that PTO is hosting a Boys Night of Fun at CMCSI on Thursday, March 21st from 5:00PM-7:00 PM on the CMCSI Field/ Track. PTO will be sharing registration information.
Based on our parent feedback we are opening up this event to our boys and their parents this year (not just moms). This event is totally FREE for CMCSI parents/guardians and their sons (students MUST be CMCSI students to attend- no siblings & no daughters, please) with the exception of food & snack costs. Hotdog Ninja and Frozen Frenzee will be at this event and food items may be purchased from them.
PTO also needs VOLUNTEERS (perfect for Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles)! More information will be coming.
We look forward to seeing our Warriors at this special event! Please email cmcsipto@gmail.com with questions!
spring picture day
Class Pictures & Spring Pictures are March 21 at CMCSI! ORDERS MUST BE PLACED IN ADVANCE for Class (Group) Pictures. Order online at www.strawbridge.net and use the code: FM412598 to order. Individual pictures do not need to be ordered in advance, and can be ordered after proofs are sent home. Smile, Warriors!
dress code reminders
As we approach Spring and warmer temperatures, please remember our CMCSI's dress code policy. The entire policy can be found in our CMCSI Parent & Student Handbook.
Please see several reminders below:
1. Shoes must be worn at all times. No cleats or shoes with wheels are permitted. Rubber flip flops are discouraged as they often break during the school day. Tennis shoes should be worn on days students have P.E.
2. Halters, spaghetti straps, tube tops, and other beach-type attire should not be worn; even in the hot days of spring & summer.
3. T-Shirts advertising alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, drugs, gang affliation or inappropriate content are not allowed.
4. Hats and hoods may not be work inside the building except on designated "hat day."
5. Sagging or baggy pants are not allowed.
6. Shorts must be at fingertip length and/or no more than 6" from knee.
Learning at home
Is your child interested in learning new information about a variety of topics? If your child loves to research and explore, encourage him or her to check out Wonderopolis. This is a kid-friendly website full of kid-appropriate information about a variety of topics. Students are likely familiar with this great resource becuase teachers love it too. Check out this amazing website by clicking this link.
CMCSI's Willing Warrior podcast: Episode 4
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.
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
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!).
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!
Boy's Night-March 21st
Girl's Night-April 11th
Field Days- May 14th-16th
Awards Days- May 20th-23rd
Get CONNECTED @ CMCSI
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