CMS Parent Weekly Update

Mission Statement: Working in collaboration with students, parents, staff and community, Crofton Middle School will develop productive citizens by challenging, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners within a safe and structured environment.

Message of the Week September15-18, 2014

Hello, It was a pleasure to see our 7 th and 8 th grade parents at Back to School Night, your support in your child’s education is always appreciated!

Monday, September 15- Black B Day Tuesday, September 16- Red C Day Wednesday, September 17– Black A Day –2 Hr. early dismissal –summer reading party Thursday, September 18– Red B Day- Advisory Schedule Friday, September 19 –Black C Day

Attached with this weekly update is a reminder concerning our arrival and departure procedures. Please review and if there are any questions do not hesitate to contact Susan Polacheck at [email protected]

. Parents new to AACPS or those requesting a new Account can now do so on-line by going to the ParentCONNECTxp homepage and clicking on the PCxp button and then Request an Account. Directions are also available on the site. ParentCONNECTxp is only available for students in grades 1-12. I also wanted to take the time to remind 7 th grade parents that if your child’s immunization records are not up-to date your child will not be able to attend school on Monday, September 15, per the MD Health Dept. A Connect Ed message was sent specifically to the homes of students we do not have current immunization records for last night. .

September 17-19 Band & Strings Ensemble auditions September 22- PTO Fundraiser Kickoff September 22 –Magnet Program Information Sessions at Old Mill High school 6pm September 25 – Rosh Hashanah Schools Closed September 26- Interims sent home September 26- Picture Day -Advisory day September 26-PBIS School Store (during lunches) September 29- Band & String Rehearsals begin September 29-Disney competition parent info night -7pm September 30- Magnet Program information Sessions at Annapolis H.S. -6 PM September 30- Survey Forms sent home October 3- PBIS School Store during lunches    

Welcome to Crofton Middle School Home of the Eagles

Kudos to Keayara J. for helping me open my locker and getting me to the bus on time- Christian J. Kudos to Abby C. for being my friend. You are always there for me and you cheer me up and I can always depend on you-Samantha C. Kudos to Emily C. and Hannah M. for being great friends and always being there for each other.

Kudos to Hunter T. for talking to me and giving me words of encouragement Taran M. On September 17, 2014 there will be a two hour early dismissal for Professional Development. Our staff will be learning more about Student Learning Objectives (SLO). This process focuses on growing each of our students so they are able to meet or exceed the standards.

Quotes

Being negative only makes a difficult journey more difficult. You may be given a cactus, but you don’t have to sit on it Joyce Meyer Wishing a wonderful weekend, Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.

Ziad K. Abdelnour Ms. Nuria E. Williams Principal Crofton Middle

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8 th Grade Gettysburg National Military Park Field Trip

Field Trip permission slips have been handed out to 8th grade students. Permission slips and $30 are due by Tuesday, Sept. 16th to their 2nd period teachers. 8th graders will be visiting Gettysburg National Military Park on Wednesday, Oct. 8th. Please note that students will be returning to the school between 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Parents will be required to pick up students at Crofton Middle School as students will be returning AFTER the normal 2:50 p.m. bus dismissal.

First official informational meeting for the 8th grade French Canada trip will take place on Monday, Sept. 15th at 6 pm in the media. This meeting is mandatory if you plan on attending the trip. If you have any problems or conflicts, please email Madame Chambers at [email protected]

Band & Strings Ensemble Auditions will take place in class Sept. 17 - 19. Band & Strings Rehearsals will begin the week of Sept. 29th

Parent –Pupil Surveys

On September 30 th survey forms in self-addressed, stamped envelopes will be sent home with your students. Please complete these forms and return them by US Mail to Anne Arundel County Public Schools on the next school day. This is a Voluntary survey. Thank you for your prompt attention.