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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). 

boys night

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

Episode 4 of the Willing Warrior podcast is now available!  Listen to Episode 4 here.


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.

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

(E) rick.little@gamountainsymca.org  

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:

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? 

if so, click here.   

(Field Trip fees, Field Day shirts, and other school expenses can be paid through this account, as well!)

Ways to support cmcsi

Spirit Nights

 

Kroger Plus Card Community Rewards

Publix Partners

Box Tops for Education

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!

Get CONNECTED @ CMCSI

Be sure to get up-to-date information & texts by signing up for Remind.  Sign up here:  

https://www.remind.com/join/hc-cmcsi  

or text @hc-cmcsi to: 81010


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