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April 1, 2025

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NEWS FROM THE FRONT OFFICE

March was a busy month with our second showcase night and our annual Boys Night. We heard such great feedback from parents regarding our Student Showcase nights and look forward to having them once again next year. What a great turnout we had for each of them!

It's hard to believe that we are into the final stretch of the school year. The next 6 1/2 weeks will be busy as 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students participate in Georgia Milestones testing, MAP testing wraps up for grades Kindergarten through 5th, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Field Days (see details below), Awards Days (more information below), and so much more take place. We look forward to finishing the school year strong.

We hope your Spring Break is relaxing, fun, and allows our Warriors to get rested and rejuvenated as we move through the rest of April and into May. Don't forget to follow us on "X" formerly known as Twitter @CMCSIWarriors to keep up with all of the amazing happenings at CMCSI and see pictures of our students and staff too. Feel free to contact us if you ever need anything.

Mrs. Dana Walker, Principal dana.walker@hallco.org

Mr. Richard Bass, Assistant Principal richard.bass@hallco.org

Upcoming Dates

April 3rd-Showcase Night for Kindergarten and First Grade

April 7th-11th-Spring Break

April 14th-18th Volunteer Appreciation Week

April 17th-Girl's Night

April 23rd-Math Mania

April 24th Spirit Night at Skate Country

April 24th Chorus Spring Musical

April 28th-May 2nd Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

May 5th-12th Georgia End of Grade Milestones testing for grades 3rd-5th

May 14th-16th Field Days (more details below)

May 19th-22nd Awards Days (more details below)

May 23rd Last Day of School/Report Cards

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!

Kindergarten and First Grade Showcase Night-April 3rd

Girl's Night-April 17th

Bingo Night (this is the rescheduled date)-May 1st

Kindergarten and First Grade Student Showcase Night

We’re looking forward to our final Student Showcase Night of the year on Thursday, April 3rd for Kindergarten & 1st Grade Students and 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!

Kindergarten and First Grade Student Showcase Schedule:

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

First 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

Girls Night

We are excited to announce that PTO is hosting a Girls Night of Fun at CMCSI on Thursday, April 17th from 5:00PM-7:00 PM on the CMCSI Field/ Track.
This event is totally FREE for CMCSI parents/guardians and their daughters (students MUST be CMCSI students to attend- no siblings & no sons, please) with the exception of food & snack costs. Frozen Frenzee and "Wing Kingh" Food Truck will be at this event and food items may be purchased from them.
PTO also needs VOLUNTEERS (perfect for Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles)!
We look forward to seeing our Warriors at this special event! Please email cmcsipto@gmail.com with questions!

Kids Heart Challenge

We are thrilled to announce that our school raised $5,969.37 during this year's Kids Heart Challenge /American Heart Challenge program. Thank you parents and families for your generous donations and thanks also to Coach Lord for leading this challenge.

Georgia Milestones Testing in May

Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades will be taking the End of Grade Georgia Milestones assessment beginning Monday, May 5th-Monday, May 12th. Please see the schedule below regarding testing. Also, the informational parent letter can be found here. Please be sure ALL students have breakfast, leave personal devices (cell phones, tablets, smart watches, etc.) at home on testing days and arrive on time during testing weeks. CMCSI will NOT be able to have volunteers or visitors FOR ANY GRADE LEVEL (lunch, Monday folders, etc.) in the building during testing dates due to secure testing locations throughout the building, so please plan accordingly.

Volunteer Appreciation at CMCSI

April 14-18 is Volunteer Appreciation Week at CMCSI! If you are volunteering (or have volunteered at CMCSI this year), please stop by the office for a small "thank you" from our students & staff. We could not have such an amazing school without you!

Field Day Information

Hip Hip Hooray! Field Days are just around the corner & we are looking forward to having our students participate in Fun activities!

Students will one again participate in stations and Field Day activities with their homerooms.
Volunteers & visitors will be allowed on Field Days (with state-issued ID; no siblings or non-CMCSI students). More information to come!
Wed May 14: 4th and 5th
Thurs May 15: K and 1st
Fri May 16: 2nd and 3rd
Students should wear sunscreen and a hat, bring a towel & water bottle, and wear comfortable shoes & clothes.
Frozen Frenzee will be here all field days and available for purchase for $3 each (more information to come).

Awards days & Class celebrations at CMCSI

We are excited to have Awards Ceremonies to celebrate the hard work of our Warriors this year. Visitors are welcome to attend Awards Ceremonies in the gym, and they will be invited back to classrooms for a class celebration. As with all school events, ALL visitors must bring a state-issued ID and sign in at the front office before the ceremony, so please arrive early. More information will be coming, so SAVE THE DATE!

May 19th-Kindergarten Awards Ceremony at 9:00 AM in the gym & Celebration to follow in classrooms

May 20th-1st Grade Awards Ceremony at 8:30 AM in the gym & Celebration to follow in classrooms

May 20th-2nd Grade Awards Ceremony at 10:30 AM in the gym & Celebration to follow in classrooms

May 21st-3rd Grade Awards Ceremony at 8:30 AM in the gym & Celebration to follow in classrooms

May 21st-4th Grade Awards Ceremony at 10:30 AM in the gym & Celebration to follow in classrooms

May 22nd-5th Grade Awards Ceremonies at 9:00 AM in the gym & Celebration to follow in classrooms

Teacher & Staff Appreciation

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is just around the corner. This year our Teachers and Staff will be honored the week of April 28th- May 2nd. Thank you for showing our amazing CMCSI Staff how much you appreciate them!

Kindergarten Registration

Welcome New Warriors! As mentioned in last month's newsletter, Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. If you have a rising kindergarten student, be sure and visit the Hall County Schools registration website to register your child for Kindergarten.

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.
More information about Kindergarten Registration requirements can be found here. Contact the office with questions!

Volunteer information

We appreciate the support of volunteers at CMCSI! Hall County Schools and CMCSI continue to make the safety of our students a priority. In order to keep our students safe, ALL volunteers must complete an application and training BEFORE volunteering at CMCSI this school year. Once BOTH steps are completed, volunteers will be notified of approval within 2 weeks of submitting their application. Approval must be received BEFORE any volunteer time is approved.

Please visit this link to complete the Checkmate Application AND the Mandated Reporter training (Keyword: HallVolunteers) Be sure to "Apply for New Role" to complete the Application.

Volunteers must have a pre-arranged appointment with teachers or staff to assist at CMCSI. Please sign-up to volunteer for school-wide events (Walk-a-thon, Field Day, etc.) with PTO here.

Volunteers must sign-in at the front office with ID and wear a badge while in the building. ONLY volunteers who have completed the required questionnaire and Mandated Reporter training will have the option to sign-in to volunteer on the kiosk.

Volunteers must follow any required safety procedures in effect at CMCSI, which are subject to change.

Volunteers may not bring siblings, children or other visitors with them into CMCSI.

Volunteers are Mandated Reporters as defined by the State of Georgia. All volunteers are required by state law to report suspected abuse or neglect of children to school administration immediately.

Please email richard.bass@hallco.org with questions about volunteering!

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 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 $5.00 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

New in the Cafeteria

We will continue to sell Uncrustables throughout the year on Mondays and Wednesdays only.

A La Carte Items for Sale

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.

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

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!)

Need to apply for Free and Reduced Lunch? If so, click here.

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!).
- Spirit Night at Skate Country in Buford 5PM-8PM