CMCSI Warrior Word

November 3, 2025

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NEWS FROM THE FRONT OFFICE

Warrior Families,

October has been an exciting month at CMCSI! Our "Be Kind, Be Strong, Be Well" Spirit Week was a great way to end the month! Students did a great job bringing in canned foods & non-perishable food items and we will continue to collect items through this Friday, November 7th. The winner of this competition will receive an ice cream party. This service learning opportunity is a great way to support our community and we appreciate you partnering with us as we give back.

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 Tuesday, November 11th at 9:00 AM. More information regarding this year's Patriotic Day can be found below.

November 24th-28th 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, December 1st) and our Holiday Lunches to look forward to on December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. 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.

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

November 5th Fall Picture Retakes

November 11th Patriotic Day

November 14th Atlanta Falcons Spirit Day

November 20th Spirit Night at Monterrey in Braselton

November 24-28 Thanksgiving Break

December 1st Pictures with Santa

December 2nd Holiday lunches for 3rd and 4th grade

December 3rd Holiday lunches for 1st and 2nd grade

December 4th Holiday lunches for Kindergarten and 5th grade

December 11th Chorus Christmas Performance at 6PM in the gym

December 22nd-January 5th Winter Break

Patriotic Day at CMCSI

CMCSI wants to honor our First Responders and Veterans on Patriotic Day on Tuesday, November 11th! We have 3 ways to celebrate these important Americans: Patriotic Day Celebration at 9:00 on November 11th; 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 and sign up Veterans/First Responders here:

CMCSI's Patriotic Day-Veterans and First Responders Recognition Form

Fall Picture Retakes at CMCSI

We will have Fall Picture Retakes this Wednesday, November 5th for any students who were absent for Fall pictures or who wish to have their picture retaken. Fall pictures will be used for the yearbook so all students must be photographed.

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."

Parent ProTech Resource

Parent ProTech is a state-purchased digital citizenship program (SB351), and included in this purchase is free access for families to resources on online safety, social media use, etc. Use the link below to access this great resource.

- - - - English Parent ProTech Flyer
        Spanish Parent ProTech Flyer

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: empathy.

Family Connection Newsletter

Pictures with Santa

We will be offering pictures with Santa on Monday, December 1st. Pictures MUST be purchased in advance in order for students to visit Santa.

Holiday Lunches are Coming Soon!

CMCSI will be hosting Holiday Lunches for our Warrior families on December 2nd (3rd & 4th grades), December 3rd (1st and 2nd grades), and December 4th (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 $5.10 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!

Hats off to Great Growth!

Our PTO has graciously agreed to purchase hats for our Kindergarten students and any new to CMCSI students. These hats were originally purchased last year in an effort to support Reading and Math growth. In addition to wearing these hats for MARC awards, students will also be able to wear them on TRIBES and Enrichment days. As soon as this new order arrives, they will be distributed to Kindergarten students and any new to CMCSI students. If your child has lost his or her hat, he or she will have the option to purchase a new one from PTO. Thanks PTO for supporting this academic initiative!

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 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. (Reservation information will be coming soon!)

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

Car Rider Reminders

To ensure your child is safe, please make sure he or she remains in the vehicle while approaching the building.
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.
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.

Purchase your yearbook today!

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.

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.

November's Breakfast and Lunch Menu

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 Monterrey in Braselton on Thursday, November 20th from 5PM-7PM