6th Grade Student iPad Turn In On June 5, 2019, all 6th graders will be turning in their District-issued iPad, keyboard case, charger and cable (only Apple-brand chargers and cables will be accepted. Apple charging bricks are larger than iPhone/iPod charging bricks). All items are expected to be returned undamaged and in working condition.
If replacement parts need to be purchased, items can be purchased on EPay. Please purchase parts prior to the June 5 iPad check in date. Students will need to bring a printed receipt when returning equipment.
iPad damaged? Home button/volume button/headphone jack not working or inoperable? The iPad will need to be repaired prior to turning in the iPad.
If insurance was purchased, please file a claim with CPS. Make sure to allow plenty of time for claim submission, processing and repair to ensure iPad is received back prior to June 5.
Insurance not purchased, please visit one of the these repair facilities to get the iPad repaired.
Important iPads are being reissued to students in the fall. Any iPad turned in broken or inoperable will be assessed a fee of $299 replacement cost. If a fee is assessed, the fee will need to be paid prior to your child receiving a new device in August.
6th and 7th Graders New iPad Issued in August In August, your child will receive a new District-issued iPad as a part of the MyWay Personalized Learning program along with a cable, charging brick and protective keyboard case. Your child will be able to pick up their new iPad at Wayzata High School the week of August 5 (there will be no distributions of iPads at the middle schools).
Save the Date: iPad Pick Up Dates and Times at Wayzata High School
Did You Know? Media Center Renovations Begin May 10 Our media center will be closing for renovations on May 10. Please have your students return as many books as possible by May 10. Students may continue to read eBooks and audio books all summer by using the MackinVIA app. Students can log into the app by choosing "Wayzata Central" as the school and typing in their username and password. Students may keep their math textbooks and other required materials until June. Thank you again to all of our parent volunteers! We appreciate all the time you spend to make the CMS media center such a wonderful place.
17th Annual Cross Country Race – Wednesday, May 22 The 4th-6th grade cross country meet (approximately 3/4 mile or 1200 M run) will be Wednesday May 22 (rain date is May 23) at the Central Middle School fields on the west side of the building. This is sponsored by Wayzata middle schools and Wayzata High School boys' and girls' cross country teams and coaches.
Computer Programming Opportunity for 6th and 7th Grade Girls The girls only computing camp is back by popular demand! Wayzata High School will be offering this week-long girls only summer camp for 6th and 7th graders June 17-21, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Girls will learn programming concepts through Scratch software. They will have fun designing their own games and storyboards and will meet successful female role models in computing and technology who will discuss their stories and opportunities in this field. Sponsored by a grant from the National Center for Women and Information Technology, the entire week costs only $30! Limited spots are available on a first come, first served basis. Email wayzataggit@gmail.com with questions.
8th Grade Events CMS 8th Grade Presidential Awards Ceremony, May 31, 8:15 a.m. 8th Grade Party at CMS, June 6. More details to come for these exciting events.
Reminders Attendance Office When picking up your student for an early dismissal, we ask that you come into the front office, and sign your student out. When your student returns, they may sign themselves back in. Although the dismissal has been approved and verified, this step is very important. If another adult not listed on your students Skyward profile is to pick up, please let us know in advance as we can not release them without your permission. This can be included in your Skyward request, note or phone call to dismiss.
Athletics Spring sports are primarily held outside; please dress for our ever changing Minnesota weather. Schedules for athletics can be found on our website.
2019 Freshman Football Players Get in the game with a parent/player football meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 p.m. in the Wayzata High School Auditorium. Doors will be open at 5:30 to order apparel, sign up for camps and more. Checks and cash will be accepted. Coaches and football Booster reps will be there to answer questions. Contact wayzatatrojansfootball@gmail.com with questions.
PTA News Staff Appreciation Week – May 6-10 CMS has the best staff this side of the Mississippi! Next week is Staff Appreciation Week and we want to show the CMS staff how great they are. We have lots of fun things planned but they can't be done without a little of your help. Please consider donating items or volunteering your time.
Next PTA Meeting – May 21 The next PTA meeting is Tuesday, May 21 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Our guest speaker, Ali Wobschall, Director of Partners in Prevention, will present on an important topic that is trending among teens today – vaping. In October 2018, the Minnesota Department of Health issued a serious health advisory regarding this trend, because for the first time in nearly 18 years youth tobacco rates rose. Vaping is the inhaling and exhaling of an aerosol produced by using a vape device or electronic cigarette. Learn more about vaping and what Wayzata Public Schools is doing to deal this issue.
Take-a-Break Restaurant Night with Café Zupas Take a break from cooking and join us at Café Zupas (located by Ridgedale) for a delicious, house-made meal. On Tuesday, May 21 from 5 -9 p.m,. CMS PTA is teaming up with Café Zupas for our final restaurant night fundraiser of the year. Just bring in the Café Zupas flyer, show it on your smartphone, or let the cashier know you are with CMS, and 25% of the proceeds will be donated to CMS PTA!
8th Grade Party Scheduled for June 6 Stay tuned for how you can be part of the celebration for our 8th graders last day of middle school! CMS staff are working hard on a thoughtful and fun day, and we will need parent volunteers to make it a success. 8th Grade Parents, save the date of June 6th and watch for a SignUpGenius coming your way.
Volunteer Needs The PTA Needs You Now Since many of our current parents on the PTA are moving on to the high school next fall, we are looking to fill many open upcoming PTA positions now to make the transition to next fall as smooth as possible. Please consider helping us fill these positions if you can. With your help, together we can make a difference.
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Around the District Wayzata Education Fund's Thank a Teacher Program Wayzata Lake Effect Spring Splash
When: Saturday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., rain or shine! Where: Plaza Parking Lot, Downtown Wayzata We've had so many great Ask Ali questions flooding our inbox over the past month. Thanks to all who have submitted! We want you to know Ali, along with her network of local experts, have been working hard to answer these questions. Responses are posted every Monday on her blog at partnersinpreventionmn.org/askali. Parents, you've got to check out the responses to these questions! There are some interesting ones that have been asked; chances are you might be wondering some of these things. Keep the questions coming!
Community Education Wayzata Mountain Bike Team: Informational meetings May 15 & 21, 6:30 p.m., Wayzata High School room B204 Find more information on the season here. Check out some of our summer camp opportunities for Middle Schoolers:
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