The first 5 week progress report is now available to view through Schooltool. Follow these steps:
• Click on “GRADES” tab
• On “View” box- drop down to Marking Period Grades
• On “FOR” box -drop down to Marking Period 1
Look here for all progress report and marking period grades for the 2016-17 school year. If you experience any difficulty please contact Nancy Boise at nboise@westgenesee.org or call 672-8183.
PTO NEWS
Thank you to everyone who joined the PTO this year! We still have several committees where volunteers are needed:
Shared Decision Making – 4 meeting per year which start at 2:15 pm
Spirt Wear Coordinator – Work with vendor, collect & disperse orders
High School Liaison – Attend WGHS and CMS PTO meetings
Parent Curriculum Information Council – Meets 5 times per year at 7:00 pm
8th Grade Celebration – June 22nd – organize student celebration
Budget Vote Reminder Callers – Make approximately 15 call on May 15
If you are able to help or if you want more information please contact one of our co-presidents: Pearlene Amica at pearlene.amica@gmail.com or Kim Kemp at kimkemp@twcny.rr.com. Thank you in advance for helping support our school! It’s going to be the best year ever!
Principal’s Message
With the incredibly beautiful summer weather extending into fall, it is hard to believe that we are rushing toward the end of October. The first five week mark is a perfect time to review with your child what behaviors are contributing to their success in the classroom and where they might want to set some goals for improvement. We know from experience that using a planner to stay organized and short bursts of review of new material at home (especially in French and Spanish) have a big return on investment. Our teachers are always available to speak with you about your child’s progress here at CMS. Please call the Guidance Department to schedule a time to come in or speak by phone at 672-8381.
At our first PTO meeting last week I updated everyone on some new initiatives we have happening this school year. These have all come to pass because of our dynamic and committed teachers who are always looking to improve what we offer our students.
Grade 6 – The Positivity Project: The project’s motto is Other People Matter. Our students are learning about positive character strengths in themselves and others. Through fun and relevant lessons, students are gaining an awareness of how their actions, words and thoughts influence the world around them. Students have already worked with curiosity, kindness and fairness.
Grade 7 – Enterprise America: This program involves several weeks of classroom lessons which prepares students to take over a city for a day which is located in WCNY’s Education Center in downtown Syracuse. This experiential learning opportunity has been around for many years across the USA, but this is the first of its kind in CNY. Students will assume a whole variety of jobs that make a community run. Please return your permission slip as soon as possible.
Grade 8 – Pay It Forward: Students will be reading the YA version of Catherine Ryan Hyde’s best-selling novel which was adapted as a movie several years ago. Students will learn that their efforts can be channeled into making their home and community a better place.
Mark your calendar now for our annual musical production on November 4th and 5th. The Little Mermaid and her friends will be swimming, dancing and singing on our stage. Our Student Council will be sponsoring our Halloween Costume Contest on October 31st. Students can wear school appropriate costumes for judging during homeroom. Prizes are awarded at each grade level.
We Celebrate Learning!
Beth
Beth Anne Lozier
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October 26 – Picture Retake Day
October 28 – Halloween Dance/Open Gym (grades 6,7,8) 6:00-8:00 pm (Costumes Optional)
November 3 – String Fest Grades 7-12- 7:30 pm at WGHS
November 4 – Wildcat Pride Friday – Wear Your Blue and Gold!
November 11 – School closed in observance of Veteran’s Day
November 18 – Report Cards carried home by students
November 18- 3:3 Basketball Tournament (grades 6,7,8) 2:10-4:00 pm
