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Quarter 1
Greetings, CMS friends and families!
What a great start we’ve had to the 2015-2016 school year!
We certainly have much to celebrate as we reflect upon the first days of school.
This year, each of us has renewed our commitment to creating and maintaining
learner-based classrooms for students. We are “changing the game”
for teaching and learning at CMS!
So, what does this really mean?
This commitment involves the following 6 key areas:
1. Our professional learning is focused on the content, instructional strategies,
and options for student learning that are supportive and engaging.
2. Collaborative planning continues each week with grade level departmental
teams.
3. Teachers are providing 21st Century learning environments that support
communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
4. Instruction and assessment reflects a blended learning approach where
teachers serve as facilitators to support learning in rigorous and personalized
ways.
5. Responsive teaching requires us to assume a more proactive role to meet
students’ learning needs.
6. We employ a number of resources to communicate with students and families.
Communication examples include online classroom postings, Remind text
group messaging, weekly announcement calls, family academic nights,
quarterly newsletters, a Parent Involvement Coordinator, and more. Our sup-
port from parents and families is helping us change the game and WIN with
teaching and learning!
None of these efforts to change the game would be possible without the combined
efforts of teachers, students, support staff, and parents. It’s truly an exciting time for
Polk Schools and CMS. I’m sure that you will agree that our kids are worth it!
K.Wllis S.Magnacca Gammage ELA Social Studies Math
Principal’s Message -from the Desk of Mrs. Tamra Walker
I N S I D E T H I S
I S SU E :
Curriculum
Update 2
Discipline/Safety
Updates 3
Notes from the
Counselor/Nurse 4
Dear “Apple”/
Media Message 5
School Spirit/
Events 6
Student/Class
Highlights 7
Gossip Corner/
Student Incentives 8
Connections/ Extra Information 9
O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1
Bulldog Bulletin Cedartown Middle School
UP C O M I N G
I S SU E S
2nd QTR 1/10/16
3rd QTR 3/24/16
4th QTR 5/27/16
P A G E 2
Website Links:
PSD
CMS
Administration
Front Office
Support Team
Cafeteria
Media Center
Departments
6th ELA/SS
6th M/Sci
7th ELA/SS
7th M/Sci
8th ELA/SS
8th M/Sci
Connections
Exceptional
Paraprofessionals
Teacher Websites
CMS Band
CMS Athletics
CMS Facebook
PTO Facebook
Cafeteria Menus
PowerSchool
Update on Curriculum, Instruction, and Testing -from the Desk of Mr. Matt Johnson, Assistant Principal
We are off to a great start to a new school year at CMS and are “changing the
game” with blended instruction to engage and challenge our middle school stu-
dents. From a curriculum standpoint, teachers are blending new technologies
with traditional methods that are tried and true with positive results. Teachers
are using technology to give them quick and powerful data to gauge students’
depth of mastery in addition to ensuring high levels of engagement.
With all students receiving iPads this year, students are able to personalize
learning to ensure that they are connected with important
content in each of their classes. It has been great to walk into so many rooms to
see students being able to pace themselves through assignments while
also being able to choose options for displaying understanding through tech
tools or traditional options.
Mr. Chandler Gray’s 7th Grade Social Studies Classes
The Georgia Milestones assessment administered this past spring gave
students a taste of high expectations for performance from the state level that
has trickled down to local schools. Utilizing iPads ensures that teachers have
enough tools at their disposal to increase rigor and introduce new options for
learning and assessment to meet these higher demands. Individual school and
student Milestones results will be released this October; state-wide scores were
released in early September and indicated a large number of students who
performed below expectation on this more rigorous assessment instrument.
Performance levels are named Beginning Learners, Developing Learners,
Proficient Learners, and Distinguished Learners. Information regarding “cut
scores” and performance requirements for each of these levels will be available
when individual scores are released in October.
What does this mean for CMS? Teachers are continuing to raise the bar and
hold students to high expectations. Our Writing Across the Curriculum
initiative that was put into place last year is being carried over into this year
with a few changes and requirements added to support this successful effort.
Teachers are carefully constructing collaborative lesson plans and
participating in professional development to support increased expectations for
student learning in their classrooms.
All in all, CMS is making great efforts to ensure all students are able to find
success on classroom assessments and on statewide standardized
assessments as well!
V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1
BULLDOG BULLETIN
Bulldog Beautification
The Beautification
Club is here to
brighten the hall-
ways
“Parent Questions About School Safety” -from the Desk of Mr. Corey Godfrey, Assistant Principal
Does Cedartown Middle have a plan for responding to crisis situations, including acts of terrorism?
Yes, we have a comprehensive safety plan that is approved by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. This plan addresses a wide range of crisis situations. Every
teacher has an Emergency Folder Reference, which is a guide for responding to various types of emergencies.
How will schools respond to a code orange or code red threat alert? Every day, our first responsibility is to ensure that students and staff are safe and
secure. If a code orange or code red alert is issued, we will follow the directions of the Office of Homeland Security and local public safety agencies.
How will schools respond if an incident occurs? Depending on the nature of the incident, we will implement one of the following
emergency drills: Evacuation – if it is unsafe for students and staff to remain inside the building, we will conduct an evacuation drill. If necessary, we will relocate students and staff to another
safe location. We then will follow the directions given by public safety officials.
Lockdown – if there is an intruder or threat of violence on or near the campus, we will conduct a lockdown drill. All students and staff will remain behind locked doors. We
then will follow the directions given by public safety officials.
Shelter-in-Place (severe weather) – if there is a threat of severe weather or of hazardous materials (biological or chemical) outside the school, we will conduct a shelter-in-place drill. All students and staff will move to safe locations inside the
building (interior classrooms and away from windows and doors). We then will follow the directions given by public safety officials. All schools practice these drills
throughout the school year.
What should parents do if an incident occurs at school? If an incident occurs, it is only natural for parents to want to rush to the school.
However, parents must be careful to avoid hampering the work of school and public safety officials. Parents can help manage a crisis situation in the following ways:
Remain calm: Do your best to cooperate with school and public safety officials. Keep roads clear. Be aware that traffic or parking congestion could hamper access of public
safety vehicles.
The school system will send out communication: The superintendent’s office will immediately notify the news media and place current information on the school sys-tem website. Parents should listen to local radio and television stations or access the
school system website at www.polk.k12.ga.us
Keep phone lines open: Be aware that excessive phone calls could jam the phone system and hamper emergency communications.
Be patient: Students will be released to their parents, guardians, or emergency contact persons as soon as possible. Remember, a crisis situation must be handled in an
orderly manner so that we can protect and account for all students.
V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1
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BULLDOG BULLETIN
Program Log-in Information:
MyOn: username: lunch# password: student
Study Island: username: lunch#@c
password: student
Classworks: username: lunch# password: student
Moby Max: username: lunch# password: student
(or ask Math Teacher)
BrainPop: username: CMS password: pop
Discovery Ed/ United Streaming
username: Polk0103 password: 715
P A G E 4
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tributing a newsletter might be
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the key to a successful news-
letter is making it useful to
your readers.
A great way to add useful con-
tent to your newsletter is to
develop and write your own
articles, or include a calendar
of upcoming events or a spe-
cial offer that promotes a new
product.
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or find “filler” articles by ac-
cessing the World Wide Web.
You can write about a variety
of topics but try to keep your
articles short.
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your newsletter can also be
used for your Web site. Mi-
crosoft Publisher offers a sim-
ple way to convert your news-
letter to a Web publication.
So, when you’re finished writ-
ing your newsletter, convert it
to a Web site and post it.
be out of context.
Microsoft Publisher includes
thousands of clip art images
from which you can choose
and import into your newslet-
ter. There are also several
tools you can use to draw
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Once you have chosen an
image, place it close to the
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ask yourself if the picture sup-
ports or enhances the message
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provements to the business.
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column that is updated every
issue, for instance, an advice
column, a book review, a letter
from the president, or an edi-
torial. You can also profile new
employees or top customers
or vendors.
This story can fit 100-150
words.
The subject matter that ap-
pears in newsletters is virtually
endless. You can include sto-
ries that focus on current
technologies or innovations in
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business or economic trends,
or make predictions for your
customers or clients.
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describing
picture or
graphic.
Conversations with the Counselor -from the Desk of Ms. Holly Gaston, Counselor
V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1
Note from the Nurse -from the Desk of Mrs. Mia Dodd, School Nurse
BULLDOG BULLETIN
Let’s fight the flu together!
Your decision to get the flu shot or not goes well beyond you. It also affects the many lives you touch… Influenza is a contagious disease of the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs) that can lead to
serious complications, including pneumonia and the worsening of other chronic health conditions. Flu symptoms may include fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches. The best way to protect your family from new influenza strains is to get
vaccinated every year.
The top five most virus-contaminated areas in the home are: 1. Telephones (have you cleaned your cellphone lately??)
2. Appliances (such as the refrigerator, microwave, television, etc.) 3. Faucets (restroom, kitchen, home/school)
4. Light switches and door handles 5. TV Remotes/Game System Controllers
Follow good health guidelines : eat right, exercise, and get plenty of rest to help boost your immunity to fight the effects of colds and flus. Wash hands and surfaces frequently with soap and/or alcohol
based sanitizers, do the elbow cough, and disinfect hot spots at school, work, and home. Treat symptoms if you must, but avoid giving aspirin to children because it may cause a rare but serious
illness called Reye Syndrome.
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P A G E 5 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1
This story can fit 150-200 words.
One benefit of using your newslet-
ter as a promotional tool is that
you can reuse content from other
marketing materials, such as press
releases, market studies, and re-
ports.
While your main goal of distributing
a newsletter might be to sell your
product or service, the key to a
successful newsletter is making it
useful to your readers.
A great way to add useful content
to your newsletter is to develop
and write your own articles, or
include a calendar of upcoming
events or a special offer that pro-
motes a new product.
You can also research articles or
find “filler” articles by accessing the
World Wide Web. You can write
about a variety of topics but try to
keep your articles short.
Much of the content you put in
your newsletter can also be used
for your Web site. Microsoft Pub-
lisher offers a simple way to con-
vert your newsletter to a Web
publication. So, when you’re fin-
ished writing your newsletter, con-
vert it to a Web site and post it.
you can choose and import into
your newsletter. There are also
several tools you can use to draw
shapes and symbols.
Once you have chosen an image,
place it close to the article. Be sure
to place the caption of the image
near the image.
This story can fit 75-125 words.
Selecting pictures or graphics is an
important part of adding content to
your newsletter.
Think about your article and ask
yourself if the picture supports or
enhances the message you’re trying
to convey. Avoid selecting images
that appear to be out of context.
Microsoft Publisher includes thou-
sands of clip art images from which
ternally, you might comment upon
new procedures or improvements
to the business. Sales figures or
earnings will show how your busi-
ness is growing.
Some newsletters include a column
that is updated every issue, for
instance, an advice column, a book
review, a letter from the president,
or an editorial. You can also profile
new employees or top customers
or vendors.
This story can fit 100-150 words.
The subject matter that appears in
newsletters is virtually endless. You
can include stories that focus on
current technologies or innovations
in your field.
You may also want to note business
or economic trends, or make pre-
dictions for your customers or
clients.
If the newsletter is distributed in-
Caption
describing
picture or
graphic.
Inside Story Headline
Inside Story Headline
Caption describing picture or
graphic.
“To catch the reader's attention,
place an interesting sentence or
quote from the story here.”
Bulldog Beautification
The Beautification
Club is here to
brighten the hall-
ways
V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1
P A G E 5
Dear “Apple” Technology Corner -from the Desk of Mr. Wes Astin, Mobile Minds Specialist
Dear “Apple” Technology Corner -from the Desk of Mr. Wes Astin, Mobile Minds Specialist
In your professional opinion, what are some high-quality, easy to use, student-centered, parent-friendly, free Apps? Click images for links:
Fractions—by Braining Camp (all Math levels/topics)
Number Pieces—(all Math levels/topics)
Khan Academy (all Subject Areas)
Thinking Blocks (Word Problems: +, x, ½, Ratios)
Trading Cards (Story/Literature Elements)
Quizlet (Game Mode Review—All Subjects)
Flashcards (all Subject Areas)
BULLDOG BULLETIN
Message from the Media Center -from the Desk of Mrs. Laura Cox, Media Specialist
We are pleased and proud to announce
that we had a very successful Fall Book
Fair! Thanks to our CMS students, par-
ents, and faculty, we raised over $2,500
which will generate about $700 worth of
books for our Media Center!
We will host another Book Fair in
Spring 2016
MyOn Reader Information / Contests:
For updated information on MyOn Reader program and contests :) Be sure to visit :
Media Center Website
MyOn Link
What is your Current LEXILE LEVEL?
HOW WILL YOU Level-Up Your Lexile ?
Helpful Links
P A G E 6
“To catch the reader's attention, place an
interesting sentence or quote from the story
here.”
Caption describing
picture or graphic.
Inside Story Headline
Inside Story Headline
Inside Story Headline
This story can fit 150-200
words.
One benefit of using your
newsletter as a promotional
tool is that you can reuse con-
tent from other marketing
materials, such as press releas-
es, market studies, and re-
ports.
While your main goal of dis-
tributing a newsletter might be
to sell your product or service,
the key to a successful news-
letter is making it useful to
your readers.
A great way to add useful con-
tent to your newsletter is to
develop and write your own
articles, or include a calendar
of upcoming events or a spe-
cial offer that promotes a new
product.
You can also research articles
or find “filler” articles by ac-
cessing the World Wide Web.
You can write about a variety
of topics but try to keep your
articles short.
Much of the content you put in
your newsletter can also be
used for your Web site. Mi-
crosoft Publisher offers a sim-
ple way to convert your news-
letter to a Web publication.
So, when you’re finished writ-
ing your newsletter, convert it
to a Web site and post it.
be out of context.
Microsoft Publisher includes
thousands of clip art images
from which you can choose
and import into your newslet-
ter. There are also several
tools you can use to draw
shapes and symbols.
Once you have chosen an
image, place it close to the
This story can fit 75-125
words.
Selecting pictures or graphics
is an important part of adding
content to your newsletter.
Think about your article and
ask yourself if the picture sup-
ports or enhances the message
you’re trying to convey. Avoid
selecting images that appear to
article. Be sure to place the
caption of the image near the
image.
If the newsletter is distributed
internally, you might comment
upon new procedures or im-
provements to the business.
Sales figures or earnings will
show how your business is
growing.
Some newsletters include a
column that is updated every
issue, for instance, an advice
column, a book review, a letter
from the president, or an edi-
torial. You can also profile new
employees or top customers
or vendors.
This story can fit 100-150
words.
The subject matter that ap-
pears in newsletters is virtually
endless. You can include sto-
ries that focus on current
technologies or innovations in
your field.
You may also want to note
business or economic trends,
or make predictions for your
customers or clients.
Caption
describing
picture or
graphic.
P A G E 6
All Family Nights Stat
at 6pm! October 9th—Math 101 October 30th-Scary Story November 13th—Science and Social Stud-ies Fair. December 11th—Internet Safety Night (Featuring the GA Bu-reau of In-vestigations) April 2nd—Poetry Night
Conversations with the Counselor -from the Desk of Ms. Holly Gaston, Counselor
V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1
Note from the Nurse -from the Desk of Mrs. Mia Dodd, School Nurse
BULLDOG BULLETIN
P A G E 6
“To catch the reader's attention, place an
interesting sentence or quote from the story
here.”
Caption describing
picture or graphic.
Inside Story Headline
Inside Story Headline
Inside Story Headline
This story can fit 150-200
words.
One benefit of using your
newsletter as a promotional
tool is that you can reuse con-
tent from other marketing
materials, such as press releas-
es, market studies, and re-
ports.
While your main goal of dis-
tributing a newsletter might be
to sell your product or service,
the key to a successful news-
letter is making it useful to
your readers.
A great way to add useful con-
tent to your newsletter is to
develop and write your own
articles, or include a calendar
of upcoming events or a spe-
cial offer that promotes a new
product.
You can also research articles
or find “filler” articles by ac-
cessing the World Wide Web.
You can write about a variety
of topics but try to keep your
articles short.
Much of the content you put in
your newsletter can also be
used for your Web site. Mi-
crosoft Publisher offers a sim-
ple way to convert your news-
letter to a Web publication.
So, when you’re finished writ-
ing your newsletter, convert it
to a Web site and post it.
be out of context.
Microsoft Publisher includes
thousands of clip art images
from which you can choose
and import into your newslet-
ter. There are also several
tools you can use to draw
shapes and symbols.
Once you have chosen an
image, place it close to the
This story can fit 75-125
words.
Selecting pictures or graphics
is an important part of adding
content to your newsletter.
Think about your article and
ask yourself if the picture sup-
ports or enhances the message
you’re trying to convey. Avoid
selecting images that appear to
article. Be sure to place the
caption of the image near the
image.
If the newsletter is distributed
internally, you might comment
upon new procedures or im-
provements to the business.
Sales figures or earnings will
show how your business is
growing.
Some newsletters include a
column that is updated every
issue, for instance, an advice
column, a book review, a letter
from the president, or an edi-
torial. You can also profile new
employees or top customers
or vendors.
This story can fit 100-150
words.
The subject matter that ap-
pears in newsletters is virtually
endless. You can include sto-
ries that focus on current
technologies or innovations in
your field.
You may also want to note
business or economic trends,
or make predictions for your
customers or clients.
Caption
describing
picture or
graphic.
P A G E 6
Sea-Sational School Spirit -from the Desk of Mrs. Mary Katherine Seabolt, Directed Studies
School Events Spotlight -from the Desk of Mrs. Mary Jane Benefield, CMS Teacher
Here at Cedartown Middle School we strive to connect with our students and parents. One of our favorite ways is the various subject themed "nights" we have during the year. The first such nights CMS hosted this year was Math Night. It
proved to be a success!
The sixth grade math teachers assembled parents and students in the computer lab on the sixth grade hall. The teachers provided a informative tutorial on how parents
can access the school's website and iTunesU. Parents were able to ask questions and gain a better understanding of how their child's education will be
centered around these facets.
The seventh grade math teachers exposed their guest parents to all the valuable resources available to them. They focused their presentation on the tools parents can utilize at home to review and reinforce important math skills. A few of their favorites are Classworks, Moby Max, and online classrooms. The teachers also expressed
their expectations for the upcoming Georgia Milestones.
The eighth grade teachers prepared a smart board presentation that showed how parents can utilize teacher's online classroom. Parents were shown a PowerPoint that provided information concerning Polk School District,
DOE, promotion criteria, and Georgia Milestones. Parents were able to experience firsthand how iPads are being used at CMS. Each parent took part in a Nearpod lesson.
Math Night was a fun informative evening. The next fun night CMS will host is Scary Story Night! Mrs. Cox, our new media specialist, whom we are proud to have, has planned some great spooky activities for everyone! Make
sure to join us at the Media Center October 27th for some good old fashioned Halloween fun.
BULLDOG BULLETIN
V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1
CMS Football CMS Volleyball
CMS Band
CMS Football/Competition Cheerleading
CMS Cross Country CMS Softball
Math Night Door Prize Winners
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P A G E 7 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1
This story can fit 150-200 words.
One benefit of using your newslet-
ter as a promotional tool is that
you can reuse content from other
marketing materials, such as press
releases, market studies, and re-
ports.
While your main goal of distributing
a newsletter might be to sell your
product or service, the key to a
successful newsletter is making it
useful to your readers.
A great way to add useful content
to your newsletter is to develop
and write your own articles, or
include a calendar of upcoming
events or a special offer that pro-
motes a new product.
You can also research articles or
find “filler” articles by accessing the
World Wide Web. You can write
about a variety of topics but try to
keep your articles short.
Much of the content you put in
your newsletter can also be used
for your Web site. Microsoft Pub-
lisher offers a simple way to con-
vert your newsletter to a Web
publication. So, when you’re fin-
ished writing your newsletter, con-
vert it to a Web site and post it.
you can choose and import into
your newsletter. There are also
several tools you can use to draw
shapes and symbols.
Once you have chosen an image,
place it close to the article. Be sure
to place the caption of the image
near the image.
This story can fit 75-125 words.
Selecting pictures or graphics is an
important part of adding content to
your newsletter.
Think about your article and ask
yourself if the picture supports or
enhances the message you’re trying
to convey. Avoid selecting images
that appear to be out of context.
Microsoft Publisher includes thou-
sands of clip art images from which
ternally, you might comment upon
new procedures or improvements
to the business. Sales figures or
earnings will show how your busi-
ness is growing.
Some newsletters include a column
that is updated every issue, for
instance, an advice column, a book
review, a letter from the president,
or an editorial. You can also profile
new employees or top customers
or vendors.
This story can fit 100-150 words.
The subject matter that appears in
newsletters is virtually endless. You
can include stories that focus on
current technologies or innovations
in your field.
You may also want to note business
or economic trends, or make pre-
dictions for your customers or
clients.
If the newsletter is distributed in-
Caption
describing
picture or
graphic.
Inside Story Headline
Inside Story Headline
Caption describing picture or
graphic.
“To catch the reader's attention,
place an interesting sentence or
quote from the story here.”
Bulldog Beautification
The Beautification
Club is here to
brighten the hall-
ways
V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1
P A G E 7
Dear “Apple” Technology Corner -from the Desk of Mr. Wes Astin, Mobile Minds Specialist
BULLDOG BULLETIN
Student/Class Highlights -from the Desk of Mr. Clint Jones, CMS Teacher
P A G E 8
“To catch the reader's attention, place an
interesting sentence or quote from the story
here.”
Caption describing
picture or graphic.
Inside Story Headline
Inside Story Headline
Inside Story Headline
This story can fit 150-200
words.
One benefit of using your
newsletter as a promotional
tool is that you can reuse con-
tent from other marketing
materials, such as press releas-
es, market studies, and re-
ports.
While your main goal of dis-
tributing a newsletter might be
to sell your product or service,
the key to a successful news-
letter is making it useful to
your readers.
A great way to add useful con-
tent to your newsletter is to
develop and write your own
articles, or include a calendar
of upcoming events or a spe-
cial offer that promotes a new
product.
You can also research articles
or find “filler” articles by ac-
cessing the World Wide Web.
You can write about a variety
of topics but try to keep your
articles short.
Much of the content you put in
your newsletter can also be
used for your Web site. Mi-
crosoft Publisher offers a sim-
ple way to convert your news-
letter to a Web publication.
So, when you’re finished writ-
ing your newsletter, convert it
to a Web site and post it.
be out of context.
Microsoft Publisher includes
thousands of clip art images
from which you can choose
and import into your newslet-
ter. There are also several
tools you can use to draw
shapes and symbols.
Once you have chosen an
image, place it close to the
This story can fit 75-125
words.
Selecting pictures or graphics
is an important part of adding
content to your newsletter.
Think about your article and
ask yourself if the picture sup-
ports or enhances the message
you’re trying to convey. Avoid
selecting images that appear to
article. Be sure to place the
caption of the image near the
image.
If the newsletter is distributed
internally, you might comment
upon new procedures or im-
provements to the business.
Sales figures or earnings will
show how your business is
growing.
Some newsletters include a
column that is updated every
issue, for instance, an advice
column, a book review, a letter
from the president, or an edi-
torial. You can also profile new
employees or top customers
or vendors.
This story can fit 100-150
words.
The subject matter that ap-
pears in newsletters is virtually
endless. You can include sto-
ries that focus on current
technologies or innovations in
your field.
You may also want to note
business or economic trends,
or make predictions for your
customers or clients.
Caption
describing
picture or
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Gossip Corner -from the Desk of Mrs. Brittani Milsap, CMS Teacher
A big SHOUT OUT to Braydne Pointer and Dekota Hobbs! They are always helping Dennis sort and distribute the breakfast food in the mornings. Every morning, without being asked, they volunteer their time to recycle
the food to other teachers' classrooms for students to eat later in the day, instead of it going to waste. Thank you gentlemen for you efforts!
-Submitted by Mandy Richardson
I want to give a shout out to Ms. Paige Gray. My child is lucky enough to have her as a teacher, and I am lucky because I get to teach with her on the same hall! She has had her students working on a cell project. They had various choices on how they can create their model of a plant or animal cell. Because of this great project my
child knows the similarities and differences in a plant and animal cell. She also can label the parts of both types of cells! Ms. Gray motivates and excites her students about Science! She is a great teacher and friend!
-Submitted by Tonia Reynolds
I would like to highlight Mr. Corey Godfrey - He is amazingly patient, dedicated, calm, soothing, reassuring, compassionate, yet firm, determined, organized, and effective. He so often deals with the negative aspects of
our school and yet he is such a tremendously positive influence. -Submitted by Laura Cox
Shout out to Tyler Tracy, Brandan Garcia, and Carlos Sanchez! These guys have stepped up and showed that they are willing to lend a helping hand to a friend! All three of these guys go out of their way to help and keep
a friend on track! -Submitted by Claudia Henderson
The FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Leaders are doing an AMAZING job this year! They are working really hard to bring students in during the huddle meetings! They are making a true impact on our school and reaching them with the LOVE of
JESUS! If you want to be a part of this, they meet on Wednesday mornings in Mrs. Clay’s room at 7:15am. -Submitted by Brittany Millsap
If you see any positive “gossip” going on around the halls and classrooms of CMS, please let Mrs. Brittany Millsap know! We love to talk about the good stuff!
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
OCTOBER 2015: 10/21/15—All A’s Game Pass Reward
10/23/15- Fall & Team Pictures 10/23/15—Football @ Model 10/16/15—Q1 SLO Assessment
10/17/15—Dental Van 10/26/15—Q1 Report Cards
10/26/15—4-H Meeting (3:30p) 10/26-30/15—Girl’s Basketball Tryouts (4-6p)
10/27/15—Spooky Story Night/PTO(6pm) 10/30/15—Perfect Attendance Pizza Party
NOVEMBER 2015
11/10/15—School Council Meeting 11/11/15—Veterans’ Day Program 11/17/15—CMS School Spelling Bee 11/23-27/15—Thanksgiving Break
11/30/15—Q2 Progress Reports
December 2015 12/21/15-1/1/16—Christmas Break
January 2016
01/12/16—School Council Meeting 01/18/16—MLKJr. Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
01/19/16—Teacher In-Service (student holiday) 01/20/16—Q2 Report Cards
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Connections Connection -from the Desk of Mrs. Kelly Camp, CMS Teacher
Students enrolled in Mrs. Clay's Healthcare class during the first semester have enjoyed learning through various projects and hands on activities! Mrs. Clay's positive learning environment and crea-
tive projects could be molding your next Registered Nurse or Dental Hygienist! What are students learning in Healthcare, you ask? Some highlights of this semester include
eighth graders working on team building strategies by brainstorming ideas in order to effectively build towers using very limited supplies! Following a Respiratory Unit, Mrs. Clay's seventh graders created
very impressive Models of and Posters of Lungs! Sixth graders have adjusted well to middle school and show tons of school spirit and pride! And...we can not forget that Birthday selfies and props are a
must in a Healthcare Science!!