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February 2, 2026

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NEWS FROM THE FRONT OFFICE

Our Warriors have now been in school OVER 100 Days! Of course a couple of those days have been spent doing "School from Home." We appreciate your continued support as we navigate these Winter Days while keeping the safety of our students and staff our main concern.

On Friday, we once again enjoyed Enrichment Clusters. Enrichment Clusters are a block of time set aside each month to allow K-5th Grade students to explore, create, and participate in inquiry-based learning at CMCSI. Enrichment Clusters support our school's magnet, the Georgia Performance Standards, and are meaningful hands-on learning experiences for our students. Ask your child about what they are doing in their Enrichment Cluster this year!

February promises to be busy at CMCSI! We are looking forward to 4th and 5th grade Showcase Night, Valentines Exchanges, TRIBES and Enrichment Clusters at the end of the month, and of course Winter Break on the 16th and 17th.

Our spring Parent Conferences will be held in conjunction with Student Showcase Nights. We are excited for this new twist on parent conference and look forward to our students leading these conferences as parents and families visit classrooms on their designation Student Showcase Night. Read below for more information about Student-Led Conferences at CMCSI.

We hope you have a wonderful week and terrific February! 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 lots of 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

Mr. Josh Manfroni, Teacher on Special Assignment josh.manfroni@hallco.org

Upcoming Dates

February 1st-28th- Black History Month

February 2nd-Kids Heart Challenge kicks off and Field Day T-Shirt Sales begin

February 2nd-6th- School Counselor's Week

February 16th, 17th Student Holidays (no school)

February 26th-Student Showcase Night for 4th and 5th

March 2nd-6th- Read Across America Week

March 5th-2nd & 3rd Grade Student Showcase Night

March 12th-Spring Fling from 5 PM-7 PM

March 19th-Spring Picture Day and Kindergarten and 1st Grade Showcase Night

March 20th-PL Day (no school for students)

March 26th-Spirit Night at Chicken Salad Chick in Braselton

March 30th-K/1 Field Day

March 31st-2/3 Field Day

April 1st-4/5 Field Day

April 6th-10th-Spring Break

Field Day Shirts-ON SALE NOW!

Field Day T-Shirt Sales begin today! This year, we will be having Field Day earlier than in the past (March 30th. 31st, and April 1st), so it's very important to purchase your Field Day shirts ASAP! You can order your shirt(s) by completing the form linked here and sending in cash or check. We'll also be sending home a hard copy of the form in this week's Monday folders. Field Day T-Shirt sales begin today and will end on Friday, February 13th.

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!

February 26th-4th & 5th Student Showcase Night

March 5th-2nd & 3rd Grade Showcase Night

March 12th-PTO Spring Fling from 5PM-7PM

March 19th- Kindergarten & 1st Grade Showcase Night

American Heart Association's Kids at Heart Challenge

Quack, Quack! The Heart Heroes are coming back! Our school is participating in Kids Heart Challenge beginning this week, and we’re giving you access to sign up early!! Click here for more information about signing up to become a heart hero.

Coming soon...Student Showcase Nights

We’re looking forward to our first Student Showcase of the year on Thursday, February 26th for 4th & 5th Grade Students and families!

Please see the schedule below. All students will have the opportunity to visit their homeroom classrooms to showcase their projects and student work from this year in addition to participating in student-led conferences. We will also have an Art Show where student art work is displayed in our hallways and 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!

4th & 5th Grade Student Showcase Schedule:

4th Grade Schedule

5:30-5:50 4th Grade performs in the gym
5:50-6:00 4th Grade will transition to classrooms
6:00-6:30 4th Grade showcase in Homeroom classrooms

5th Grade Schedule

6:30-6:50 5th Grade performs in the gym
6:50-7:00 5th Grade will transition to classrooms
7:00-7:30 5th Grade showcase in Homeroom classrooms

Student Led Conferences

This semester, all students in grades K–5 will participate in student-led conferences as part of our upcoming Showcase Nights. During these conferences, students will share examples of their work and reflect on their academic progress, behavior, and overall school performance throughout the year. We are excited to provide this meaningful opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning and to celebrate their individual strengths while identifying areas for growth.

Families who would like to schedule an individual conference with their child’s teacher are welcome to do so by reaching out directly to arrange an in-person, Zoom, or telephone meeting.

Parent Survey

Parent feedback is very important to us at CMCSI. Each year the Georgia Department of Education asks parents to complete this survey to help schools continue to improve. Please complete the parent survey online at the link below (in English & Spanish). Thank you for your input!

Georgia Parent Survey

https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=0ABE1720

CMCSI Field Days

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

Students will once 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!
Monday, March 30: K and 1st
Tuesday March 31: 2nd and 3rd
Wednesday, April 1: 4th and 5th
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).

PurposeFULL People

We are excited to share that we will be using a program called PurposeFull People this year. This program teaches skills that will help students be successful in school and in life.

We believe that students should have safe, predictable places to learn where they feel included. Students should have healthy and helpful connections with teachers and classmates. They should also experience learning that will help them tackle challenges inside and outside of school. PurposeFull People is more than a set of lessons - it is a partnership between schools and families to create a place where students feel like they belong and learn skills that will help them be the best they can be!

Please check out this month's family letter below to reinforce the lessons students have received about this month's topic: cooperation.

Family Connection Newsletter

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!

Car Rider Reminders

For the safety of our students and staff, during morning drop-off for car-riders, all parents must remain in their car and go through the car-rider line. There is no walking students into school or to the front door, or sending students across the crosswalk. Parents are ONLY allowed to escort their child into the building if they are new to the school or have medication to drop-off. Please plan accordingly, and arrive early enough to go through the car-rider line.
For the safety of our students, please be sure students remain in their cars until it is time to exit and enter the building. Students should not be hanging out of sunrooms or windows while waiting in the car rider line as this is a safety issue.
Our tardy bell rings at 7:45 am each morning.
If students are late, parents will need to use the outdoor camera/call button. Students will be walked in by a staff member after notifying our front office using our intercom system. If no staff is at the drop-off point, parents must exit their vehicle and accompany their child to check them in.
Please have your child exit your car from the PASSENGER SIDE each day, for their safety.

Lunchroom Positions Available

Our cafeteria currently has one positions available. If you are interested in applying for our vacant lunchroom monitor, please email Courtney Overby at Courtney.Overby@hallco.org. This position is posted on the Hall County website (www.hallco.org) under job postings and the link to the application can also be found here.

Learning at Home

Do you have a child who needs support learning sight words? If so, check out https://sightwords.com/. This online tool has great resources, games, and information about the importance of sight words and how they help improve a child's ability to read fluently. Check it out today!

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.

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 $5.10 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 for Sale

Our cafeteria is continuing to sell 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.

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

Information from Nurse Shaunda

How can students stay healthy & active?

1. Get plenty of rest.

2. Stay active.

3. Eat a balanced diet.

4. Drink lots of water.

5. Wash your hands often.

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 Chicken Salad Chick in Braselton on March 26th from 5PM-8PM

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