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Updates on the Chromebooks ALL Students should have their Chromebook checked out to them UNLESS the parent has  specifically  requested not to per the waiver. If the parent has specifically requested not to have the CB checked out:  send  admin the list of names and we will call the parent and work with the parent to find a solution.  CHROMEBOOK REMINDER:  The CB's may not be kept on campus. Students must take them back and forth with their charger. All students must take their Chromebook home every day.  We want to them develop responsible habits completing tasks, bringing materials to class, make effective use of their time and develop good self discipline.  Teachers may not store them in classroom lockers on behalf of students. If a student is struggling with irresponsibility, we need to create short-term goals to provide immediate success. A CONTRACT may be in order to help a struggling student develop more responsible behavior. ...

Thank you for kindly recognizing CMS Admin for Boss's Day. Cougar Staff, you are the best! Chromebook distribution will be on Tuesday, October 23rd (date moved from Monday).   The Notice to Parents Letter and the Expectations and Responsibilities for Students Technology Devices (waiver) went out. The plan for distribution will be for students to receive their Chromebook during English class. Click the Map to link to the plan for the day: Opting Out: Please Share with Parents All students are required to accept Chromebooks issued by CMS.The benefits of a tool like this can only be achieved if all students use the tool. This uniformity also allows all of our students to be on equal educational footing regardless of their financial means. CMS believes preparing students to succeed in the 21st century and competing with students around the world requires digitally literate students with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills who are connected with the ...

Thank you to all staff that have accepted in lieu's! Your teamwork is truly appreciated!! A Busy Week Ahead: Monday : 6th Grade Chromebook Distribution Day: How will this work? Details can be found here .  Click  HERE  the  FSUSD 1:1 Deployment & Change Management Guide 8th Grade: Last Chance to Turn in Inspire Dreams Faire Permission Slips for appx. 100 students.  A dialer script went out over the weekend.  If we have a small amount of students not attending the fair, we will look at their schedules and decide where they will be 5th and 6th on a case by case basis. If we have a large amount of students who do not turn their slip in, we may need to adjust attending teachers accordingly, so that there is supervision here at school. FSUSD Secondary Admin: will be meeting in the CMS Library beginning at 2:30 Music :  Fall Dinner and Dessert Auction at 6 pm in the MPR.   $18 adults, $1...

October Theme of the Month: Trustworthiness Great Job Staff and Students! Thank you PBIS Team and to all staff for reducing tardies. We are seeing some great improvement from our students. We are looking better every day and making every instructional minute count. Bravo Cougar Staff! Special Education at CMS As discussed at our Staff Meeting, SPED teacher should attend their own department meetings. Department Chairs of academic disciplines will keep them up to date with discipline updates. Helpful Info: Secondary Ed Special Ed Updates District Writing Assessment Our English Department will be administering the District Writing Assessment during the window from October 1st to October 19th. They all are our kids and we all can encourage them to do their best on this assessment. Go Cougars! Chromebook Deployment: Grade 6 The timeline for deploying Chromebooks has begun with sixth grade. The Notice to Parents Letter and the Expectations and Responsibilities for Students ...