Parent Newsletter
October 17, 2018
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Principal's Notes
Can you believe it is mid-October already? We hope that your child has settled into life at CMS this school year. As we move through the year, you may notice that students are receiving homework assignments daily. Please work with your child to complete assignments in a timely manner. If students do not complete their assignments, teachers will record it as missing assignment or NHI (Not Handed In). It is important that students are keeping track of their assignments and turning them in a timely manner.
We hope that you have a relaxing MEA break with family and friends. There will be no school on October 18 and 19. School resumes on October 22.
Have a safe MEA break,
Mr. Doten and Mr. Farrington
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Did You Know?
Parent Teacher Conferences are October 23, 25 and 30
Sign up is available in Skyward Family Access. Please remember to sign up for a time to meet with teachers. If you need assistance, please contact Sue Hubert at 763-745-6003.
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Events
6th Grade Musical "Sleeping Beauty Kids" November 2, 6:00 p.m. CMS Auditorium
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Athletics
Girls' 7th and 8th grade Basketball and Boys' 6th through 8th grade wrestling are open for registration through EPay. Visit the Activities and Athletics page for more information. First practice is October 29.
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Intramural Activities
The following intramural activities are open for registration:
- Breakfast Book Club starts October 29
- Bullet Journal Club meets on Tuesdays
- Future Problem Solvers meets on Wednesdays
- Digital Newspaper starts November 6
- Dungeons and Dragons starts November 7
- Creative Writing, Short Story Club starts November 6
Plymouth Park and Recreations's Middle School Ski and Snowboard Club is coming soon.
Parent meeting in December.
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Reminders
Cold and flu season is approaching
Please encourage your child to practice thorough hand washing and have their mouths covered when coughing or sneezing to protect themselves and others. If your student is ill, please keep them home and report their absence. We ask that students return to school when they have been fever free with no vomiting for 24 hours.
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Attendance
Please be proactive if planning to excuse your child early for MEA. Attendance and early dismissals can now be entered in Skyward Family Access. As in the past, you may still send a note with your student to turn in to the front office in the morning, or call the attendance line at 763-745-6055. Your student should have a blue pass to leave class early. This one step can reduce the number of interruptions in the classroom.
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PTA News
Next PTA Meeting
Please join us for our next PTA Meeting, Tuesday, November 13 at 11:30 a.m. in room A406.
Scholastic Book Fair Starts Monday
The Scholastic Book Fair starts next Monday, October 22-25. The fair will be open during the school day that week for students, as well as the evenings of Tuesday and Thursday night during conferences for families. All proceeds from our fair go directly back to CMS in the form of books for classrooms, the media center and directly to students. It's a win-win for us all! We still have some spots to fill for volunteers.
- Monday – 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday – 8:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. (conference evening)
- Wednesday – 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
- Thursday – 8:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. (conference evening)
If you are not able to make it into the fair, shop our fair online anytime from October 5 - 25. All purchases will be delivered to CMS free of charge and will be distributed to your student to bring home. If your purchase contains a gift for you student, you can choose to have your books delivered to CMS and you will be contacted when they arrive for pick up.
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Spirit Wear Delivery
If you ordered Spirit Wear online in the first run, your orders will be arriving via Spee-Dee Delivery at the end of next week. Because of the volume of orders, screen printed items may be delivered in one package and embroidered items in a second package. Should you have any questions regarding your order, please contact Rambow Customer Service at 800-472-6269.
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Online Spirit Wear Store Open
If you missed the first order deadline, you still have time to order Wayzata Spirit Wear online. The store is open for a 2nd run now through November 8. Just go to www.Rambow.com and type in Store Code: Wayzata. Gear will be shipped directly to home the first week of December. Wayzata gear makes the perfect holiday gift!
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Box Tops For Education Deadline is October 31
The PTA is getting ready to submit our first round of Box Tops For Education. Please cut out your Box Tops, and check your expiration dates. There is a Box Top collection box in the Front Office.
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PTA Fall Fundraiser Donations Still Accepted
Thank you to everyone who participated in our "Donate Your Way" Fall Fundraiser! We earned almost $12,000 net, with a combination of Heggies Pizza orders and online donation funds. There is still time to help us reach our goal of $15,000. If you did not have the chance to participate, online monetary donations are still being accepted.
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Volunteer Needs
We are in need of volunteers to help with the Book Fair and food donations for conference meals. Please consider helping in any way you can. The PTA and our fantastic teachers and staff appreciate your time and generosity.
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Open Board Positions
The PTA has several open Board opportunities. If you are able to volunteer, please contact Suzanne Hoagland at smhoagland@mac.com.
- Restaurant Nights Chair: Take over management of the CMS Take-A Break Tuesday nights, and work with local businesses for four fun and easy fundraising events.
- Events Concessions Chair: Plan and organize both volunteer and donations for treats to sell at 2 special events, including Movie Night. Events typically happen in winter and spring.
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Destination Imagination registration is open until October 29! Visit our website for more information.
Upcoming Events:
Oct 29 - Young Scientist Roundtable: Space Foods of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Nov 1 - Parenting with Vision: Stress and Anxiety - The Mind-Body Connection
Both events are free with no registration required.
Register now for Fall Youth and Adult Enrichment!
Birchview Ski and Snowboard Club - find out more information here.
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Calendar
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