CMCSI Warrior Word
November 3, 2023
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NEWS FROM THE FRONT OFFICE
Warrior Families,
October has been an exciting month at CMCSI! Sources of Strength Week was a great way to end the month! Students have done a great job bringing in canned foods & non-perishable food items but we are still collecting them through Friday, November 10th. It's not too late to bring in items if you haven't done so already. We appreciate your support in partnering with us as we give back to our community.
Patriotic Day is quickly approaching. This is a special day to honor and celebrate our Veterans and First Responders at CMCSI. Patriotic Day will be next Friday, November 10th at 9:00 AM. More information regarding this year's Patriotic Day can be found below.
November 20th-24th is Thanksgiving Break, and we hope this week is full of family time and rest for our Warrior families. Once we return from break, we have Pictures with Santa (Monday, November 27th) and our Holiday Lunches to look forward to on December 6th, 7th, and 8th. We are excited to have parents come in for this special lunch. See information below.
We hope everyone has a terrific November. We are thankful for our CMCSI Warriors and for your continued support as we work together to help our children learn and grow. Feel free to contact us if you ever need anything.
Dr. Betsy Ainsworth, Principal
Mrs. Dana Walker, Associate Principal dana.walker@hallco.org
Mr. Richard Bass, Administrative Assistant richard.bass@hallco.org
Upcoming Dates
November 3 FBHS Spirit Day
November 8th Fall Picture Retakes
November 10th Patriotic Day
November 16th Spirit Night at Diablo's in Braselton
November 17th College Team Spirit Day
November 20-24 Thanksgiving Break
November 27th-Pictures with Santa
December 1st-Atlanta Falcons Spirit Day, Spelling Bee
December 6th-Holiday lunches for 3rd and 4th grade, Chorus Christmas Performance at 6PM
December 7th-Holiday lunches for 1st and 2nd grade
December 8th-Holiday lunches for Kindergarten and 5th grade
December 14th-Student Showcase Night for 4th and 5th grade
December 18th-January 2nd-Winter Break
canned food drive
Don't FORGET to send in canned food items. the deadline to bring in items is Friday, november 10th.
Patriotic Day at Cmcsi
CMCSI wants to honor our First Responders and Veterans on Patriotic Day on Friday, November 10th! We have 3 ways to celebrate these important Americans: Patriotic Day Celebration at 9:00 on November 10th; Thank You Letters; & The Warrior Wall of Honor (for past & present honorees). Visitors for Patriotic Day must sign-in with state-issued I.D. prior to the parade & program, so please arrive early!
See more information & sign up Veterans/ First Responders here
Helping your child at home
Are you looking for an educational website to provide instuctional videos and tools to support your child's learning? If so, check out Khan Academy. According to its site, it "offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom."
Pictures with Santa
We will be offering pictures with Santa on Monday, November 27th. Please use the order form linked here if you're interested in purchasing pictures of your child with Santa. Pictures MUST be purchased in advance in order for students to visit Santa. Pay in advance at www.strawbridge.net and enter code: FM412596 or complete & return order form and payment.
CMCSI's Willing Warrior podcast: Episode 2
Click the link below to listen to Episode 2 of our new Willing Warriors Podcast.
Willing Warriors Podcast Episode 2
Holiday Lunches are Coming soon!
CMCSI will be hosting Holiday Lunches for our Warrior families on December 6th (3rd & 4th grades), December 7th (1st and 2nd grades), and December 8th (Kindergarten & 5th grades). Students are invited to have 2 guests join them for a Holiday Meal prepared by our cafeteria staff on their assigned day. Each student can host a maximum of 2 visitors to eat with them for their Holiday Lunch (due to limited seating). Lunch is $4.50 per visitor. Cash only and exact change is appreciated.
Visitors will pay at the door. All visitors must bring state-issued I.D. to eat lunch at CMCSI. Remember to arrive early to sign in at the Front Office and purchase lunch tickets. We will send the lunch times and assigned tables for each class closer to the dates. We are looking forward to this festive time with our Warrior families!
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 $30 until December 31st
Yearbooks are $32 until March 15th
Sales close on March 15th and no orders will be accepted after that date.
News from the nurse
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!).
November 16th at Diablo's in Braselton 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!
Patriotic Day- November 10th
Holiday Lunches- December 6th-8th
4th & 5th Grade Student Showcase- December 14th
2nd & 3rd Grade Student Showcase- February 1st
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Student Showcase- February 29th
Boy's Night-March 21st
Girl's Night-April 11th
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