CMCSI Warrior Word

October 4, 2022

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News from the Front Office

Wonderful Warrior Families,

It is hard to believe that October is here. Fall is in the air, and we are excited to be finishing our first nine weeks of school. September was a busy month filled with learning experiences and opportunities for your children to grow. Our annual Warrior Walk was a tremendous success! Together, our Warrior families raised over $55,000 which is the largest amount our school has ever raised. A special thank you to our PTO Board for organizing this fantastic fundraiser and memorable event.

October is another month full of activities, and we are excited about the events taking place. Report Cards will be sent home on October 14th, and we are excited to have our first Spirit Night of the year at Juke N Jive Creamery on October 20th. The last week of October is busy with the Book Fair and our Fall Festival which is a FREE family event at CMCSI. Our Warriors can start planning now... Book Character Dress Up Day will be October 31st as we celebrate literacy together.

We hope everyone has a fantastic Fall Break next week. It seems that fall weather is almost here...be sure to enjoy the nice cooler temperatures while making memories with your family. Feel free to contact us if you ever need anything.

Dr. Betsy Ainsworth, Principal

Mrs. Dana Walker, Assistant Principal

Upcoming Dates

October 3rd- Custodian Appreciation Day

October 7th- FBHS Spirit Day

October 10th & 11th- Fall Break

October 12th-14th- Cafeteria Staff Appreciation Week

October 14th- CBHS Spirit Day

October 17th-28th- Canned Food Drive

October 20th- Spirit Night at Juke N Jive Ice Cream 6PM-8PM

October 21st- JHS Spirit Day

October 24th-28th - Book Fair

October 25th-Fall Festival 5PM-7PM

October 31st- Book Character Dress-up Day

November 8th- No School for Students

Canned Food Drive

We will once again be partnering with the North Georgia Mountain Food Bank and collecting canned foods and other non-perishable food items. These items collected benefit families right here in Hall County.

See below for more information regarding this year's food drive.

Book Fair and Fall Festival

Join us for our annual Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 25th from 5PM-7PM. This is a FREE event for our CMCSI families. There will be lots of games & prizes for our Warriors and the Book Fair will be open for families to visit, as well. Also, there will be food, drinks & snacks, and raffle tickets for gift baskets on sale!

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!). Mark your calendar for:
- - - October 20th @ Juke N Jive Creamery Ice Cream in Braselton from 6:00-8:00 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!

Save the Date for CMCSI Events!

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!

Fall Festival/ Book Fair- October 25th
Patriotic Day- November 11th
Holiday Lunches- December 7th (Kindergarten & 5th grade ), December 8th (2nd grade & 4th grade), and December 9th (1st grade & 3rd grade)
4th & 5th Grade Student Showcase- February 16th
2nd & 3rd Grade Student Showcase- March 2nd
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Student Showcase- March 30th
Mother/Son Night of Fun-March 17th
Daddy/Daughter Date Night-April 28th

Bus Tracking My Stop App

Need to check arrival time for your child's bus?

Wondering if your child's bus will arrive on time?

Versatrans My Stop™ is a mobile app that provides access to bus information, while providing parents valuable information about their child’s bus route and approximate time of arrival at their stop. Parents can download this app thru the App store to an IOS device, or to Android devices from Google Play. Information available here in English or Spanish.

Yearbooks on Sale NOW!

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, please follow the steps below.

1. Go to www.balfour.com

2. Select Shop My School, type Chestnut Mountain in the search bar and click on Chestnut Mountain Elementary School.

3. Select Yearbooks Products & Ads*.

4. Follow the prompts to purchase your Yearbook and accessories. If you are ordering yearbooks for more than one student, please complete a separate order for each student. This will help avoid confusion on Yearbook Distribution Day.

5. Be sure to save a copy of your online order so you can provide proof of purchase.

News from the Clinic

Information Regarding Youth Addiction

The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAEP) recently shared information on how to stop youth addiction before it even starts. Youth vaping specifically has become a public health crisis, but as a community, we can work together to help stop youth addiction. School families can use these tips and resources to learn how to look for signs their child is vaping and effective ways to talk to them about vaping and addiction. Click the appropriate the link below for more information.

English Edition (Download)

Spanish Edition (Download)

CMCSI Lunch Visitor Reservation Reminders

Each student may have a visit for lunch 1 time per quarter to allow ALL students and parents this opportunity.
Please review the lunch visitor guidelines and available reservation time slots here to sign up for a reservation that occurs during your child's grade level (Mark "Quantity: 1 for 1 reservation not number of visitors). Exact lunch times for each homeroom class may be viewed here. Contact CMCSI@hallco.org with questions.
Please view the Lunch Visitor Reservation information in Spanish linked here if needed.
The Sign-Up Genius Link for Quarter 2 will be available in November.

Cafeteria Information

Click here for this month's breakfast and lunch menus.

Do you need to make a payment or add funds to your child's food account? If so, scan the QR code to the right.

Hall County Schools Safety Tip Line

SUBMIT A SAFETY TIP

To send an anonymous tip of a text or photo please send text to 678-865-6282.

To submit an anonymous tip over a phone line call 770-503-3232, or call your school principal.

For immediate threats please call 911 or complete the form below.

https://schoolsafety.hallco.org/submit-a-tip/

Volunteer Application Link and Reminders

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 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 should not visit CMCSI if they feel unwell, have a fever, or exhibit symptoms of COVID-19.

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.

Volunteers may not go to lunch, eat with their students, or visit the cafeteria during lunch times, without prior reservations, as visitor seating is limited.

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