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CJMS News Briefs for the Week of Nov. 16
Message sent - 11/15/2009
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Good evening Cabin John Middle School families, this is Mrs. Kopnitsky, assistant principal with the news briefs for the week of November 16th.
Tuesday, November 17: Restaurant Spirit Night! Three restaurants locations will be donating 20% of the proceeds to CJMS on November 17th. Use the password “cougar” at California Tortilla and Baskin Robbins in the Cabin John Shopping Center and present the flyer http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cabinjohnms/flyers/CJMS_Spirit_Night_Cheeburger.pdf at Cheeburger, Cheeburger in the Falls Grove Village Center.
Friday, November 20: The CJMS Student Government Association (SGA) will be sponsoring a 6th grade social from 7:00pm – 9:00pm on November 20th. Spend an evening of fun with your friends dancing, playing games, and having open gym time. Advanced ticket sales will begin this week during the lunch period. Advanced tickets are $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door.
PTSA Reflections Program: The PTA Reflections Program unleashes your artistic talents! The 2009-2010 theme is “Beauty is…”. Reflect on the theme. Create an original work. Be recognized! Information packets are available on the main office community table. Look for the green packet! Entry deadline is Friday, November 20th. For more information, contact:
Uzma Ahmad ---- ahmad.uzma@gmail.com
Lata Venkateshwara ---- lvenkateshwara@aol.com
Allie Giles ---- alliegiles@aol.com
Spirit Wear: The PTSA is taking orders for Spirit Wear. Download the order form from the CJMS website http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cabinjohnms/flyers/spiritwear.pdf
or pick one up from the Main Office community table. Hurry…..order deadline is November 20th! Check out our Twitter page to see a picture of some sample items! http://twitpic.com/pceev
Thank you for demonstrating your Cougar Pride! Have a pleasant evening.
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FOLLOW CJMS ON TWITTER! http://twitter.com/CabinJohnMS
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November 17: Restaurant Spirit Night
November 20: SGA Sixth Grade Social 7:00pm- 9:00pm
November 25: Early Release for Students
November 26 & 27: Thanksgiving Holiday. Schools Closed
December 3: CJMS Talent Show @ 6:30pm
December 8: Orchestra Concert @ 7:00pm
December 9: Chorus Concert @ 7:00pm
December 10: Band Concert @ 7:00pm
December 23 – January 3: Winter Break. Schools Closed
Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation, Inc. Holiday Fundraiser: A portion of all purchases at any Barnes and Noble Booksellers nationwide between December 3-5 will go directly to the MCPS Educational Foundation Scholarship and School Projects Programs. Shoppers must present a special voucher number (595355) at the time their purchase. Click the link for the voucher coupons:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cabinjohnms/flyers/MCP_flyer09.pdf
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MAGAZINE FUNDRAISER - ENDING FRIDAY, NOV. 13
Message sent - 11/12/2009
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FINAL MAGAZINE SALES COLLECTION: Friday, November 13th.
The PTSA Magazine Drive is coming to a close this Friday, November 13, 2009. One magazine subscription sold gives a student the opportunity to be eligible for entry into the drawing for an Ipod Itouch!
Please consider selling one subscription to help support the PTSA Fundraiser and help the PTSA meet their budget goals for 2009-2010. Activities such as Outdoor Education speakers for grade 6, Shakespeare Program for grade 7 and the Slam Poet Artist for grade 8 depend on the PTSA's financial support.
Orders are also accepted online:
MAGAZINE DRIVE: Follow these easy steps:
1. Click this link: https://www.qsp.com/store/lightreg.aspx
2. Click on the “School / Organization Finder”
3. Type in “Cabin John Middle School”
4. School State: Select “Maryland”
5. Click on the “Cabin John Middle School” link at the top of the page
6. Click on the tab “Shop Now”
Thank you for your support! |
CJMS PARENT CONFERENCES: Nov 11
Message sent - 11/9/2009
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CABIN JOHN MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT CONFERENCES:
WEDNESDAY, November 11, 2009
Invitational Team Conferences will be held between 12:30pm and 3:00pm. Inivitations have been arranged and parents have been invited. If you are not involved in a team conference, please plan to come to the Open House conferences from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Teachers will be available for 5 minute informal conferences during this time.
We look forward to your participation! |
CJMS News Briefs for the Week of Nov. 2
Message sent - 11/1/2009
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Good evening Cabin John Middle School families, this is Dr. Smith, principal of CJMS with the news briefs for the week of November 2nd.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME: Please remember Daylight Savings Time officially ended at 2:00am this morning. Turn back your clocks one hour if you have not already done so.
NOVEMBER 2, 2009: All MCPS schools will be closed for students on Monday, November 2nd due to a professional day for teachers. Students will return to school on Tuesday, November 3rd.
NOVEMBER 3, 2009: The second quarter marking period will begin on Tuesday, November 3rd.
H1N1 UPDATE: The following information has been provided by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services: The H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination clinics previously-scheduled for November 4th , November 11th , and November 18th at Northwood, Northwest, and Rockville high schools have been cancelled due to shortages of the H1N1 vaccine. For up-to-date information about vaccine availability, visit the county’s website www.montgomerycountymd.gov/h1n1flu or call the Flu Hotline at 240-777-4200.
STUDENT HANDBOOKS: We are continuing to accept the $7.00 payment for the student planners (daily agenda books) that also include the helpful CJMS subject dividers. Each student was given a planner the second week of school. Please contact your child’s first period teacher if you have questions about your payment.
PARENT CONFERENCES: We are pleased to announce our 2009 Fall Conference format. Conferences will be held on November 11th, 2009. Teams will be inviting parents to attend conferences between 12:30pm and 3:00pm. Teachers will be available for 5 minute informal conferences between 4:00pm and 6:00pm. If you do not receive an invitation for a parent conference, please feel free to attend the 4:00pm – 6:00pm informal conference session. As always, teams are available for conferences during the school year upon special request through the guidance department.
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT: The 2009 CJMS International Night will be November 13th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Family, friends and neighbors are invited! Let’s celebrate the cultural diversity of our school through this event. You will enjoy multi-cultural performances and international foods, and learn fun facts about foreign lands. See you there!! For questions, please contact Maria Jose Game at 301-365-1361.
Remember to demonstrate your CJMS Cougar Pride in all that you do. Thank you and have a pleasant evening.
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MAGAZINE DRIVE: The PTSA Magazine Drive began last week and will continue throughout November 13th. The next two collection dates are November 4th and 13th. Subscriptions are also accepted online! Follow these easy steps:
1. Click this link: https://www.qsp.com/store/lightreg.aspx
2. Click on the “School / Organization Finder”
3. Type in “Cabin John Middle School”
4. School State: Select “Maryland”
5. Click on the “Cabin John Middle School” link at the top of the page
6. Click on the tab “Shop Now”
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! Cabin John MS is on Twitter. You can click on the link to follow our tweets. You do not have to have a Twitter account to follow our updates. http://twitter.com/CabinJohnMS
PTSA REFLECTIONS PROGRAM: All students are encouraged to participate in the Cabin John PTSA's Reflections creative arts program. This year's theme is Beauty is... and there are six categories: Literature, Visual Arts, Photography, Dance Choreography, Film Production, and Musical Composition. Students can submit works in more than one category, and four entries in each category will be forwarded to a county-level competition. Copies of the rules and entry forms are in the school's front office and in the media center. Submissions are due Friday, November 20th. |
CJMS News Briefs for the Week of Oct 26th
Message sent - 10/25/2009
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Good evening Cabin John Middle School families, this is Mrs. Kopnitsky, assistant principal of CJMS with the news briefs for the week of October 26th.
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! Cabin John MS is on Twitter. You can click on the link to follow our tweets. You do not have to have a Twitter account to follow our updates. http://twitter.com/CabinJohnMS
CJMS SPIRIT WEEK: Spirit week is Monday the 26th through Friday the 30th. The schedule is as follows:
Monday: Team Spirit Day - Wear your favorite team jersey
Tuesday: Twin Day - Dress alike with a friend or two
Wednesday: Wacky Mixed-Up Day - Mix and match to have a wacky look
Thursday: School Color Day - Wear Cabin John Blue and White
Friday: Halloween Day - Wear a costume (please remember no play weapons, full masks or costumes that inhibit walking from class to class)
PTSA REFLECTIONS PROGRAM: All students are encouraged to participate in the Cabin John PTSA's Reflections creative arts program. This year's theme is Beauty is... and there are six categories: Literature, Visual Arts, Photography, Dance Choreography, Film Production, and Musical Composition. Students can submit works in more than one category, and four entries in each category will be forwarded to a county-level competition. Copies of the rules and entry forms are in the school's front office and in the media center. Submissions are due Friday, November 20th.
CJMS SOFTBALL TEAM NEWS: The softball season is coming to a close. On Tuesday, October 27th at 3:15 pm the CJMS Girls Softball Team will play Robert Frost Middle School at CJMS. On the same date and at the same time, the CJMS Boys Softball Team will play Frost Middle School at Frost.
PTSA MAGAZINE DRIVE: The PTSA annual magazine fundraiser starts October 28th. The magazine sale is a key source of financial income for the PTSA which provides funding for activities such as Outdoor Education speakers, Slam Poetry, teacher wish lists and other activities. Information will be provided to the students next week. The PTSA asks that you consider renewing your subscriptions through the program.
GRADE 7 FIELD TRIP: Our CJMS seventh graders will participate in a field trip to the Medieval Times in Anne Arundel County, MD on Thursday, October 29th. They will experience an 11th century four-course feast and an authentic medieval tournament with special effects.
FIRST QUARTER ENDS: October 30th.
RETURNING TO CJMS FROM ILLNESS/INJURY: Just as a reminder - When students return to school with a note from a parent or a doctor excusing him or her from physical education class due to an illness or injury, the student should report to the counseling office prior to going to first period class.
Remember to demonstrate your CJMS Cougar Pride in all that you do. Thank you and have a pleasant evening.
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October 26-30: Student Gov’t Association (SGA) Spirit Week
October 30: End of the first marking period
October 31: Daylight Savings Time (Turn Clocks Back One Hour)
November 2: No School for Students
November 10: PTSA Meeting @ 7:15pm
November 11: Early Release for Students, Parent Conferences
November 12: Early Release for students
November 20: Sixth Grade Social; 7:00pm – 9:00pm
November 25: Early Release for Students
November 26 / 27: Schools Closed for Thanksgiving |
CJMS News Briefs for Week of Oct 18th
Message sent - 10/18/2009
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Good evening Cabin John Middle School families, this is Mrs. Kopnitsky, assistant principal with the news briefs for the week of October 19th.
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! Cabin John MS is on Twitter. You can click on the link to follow our tweets. You do not have to have a Twitter account to follow our updates. http://twitter.com/CabinJohnMS
STUDENT PLANNERS: We are continuing to accept the $7.00 payment for the student planners (daily agenda books) that also include the helpful CJMS subject dividers. Each student was given a planner the second week of school. Please contact your child’s first period teacher if you have questions about your payment.
PARENT CONFERENCES: The first marking period of the school year ends on Friday, October 30, 2009. We are pleased to announce our 2009 Fall Conference format. Conferences will be held on November 11th, 2009. Teams will be inviting parents to attend conferences between 12:30pm and 3:00pm. Teachers will be available for 5 minute informal conferences between 4:00pm and 6:00pm. If you do not receive an invitation for a parent conference, please feel free to attend the 4:00pm – 6:00pm informal conference session. As always, teams are available for conferences during the school year upon special request through the guidance department.
H1N1 UPDATE:
Thank you for your support in communicating with the school the reasons for your child’s absence(s). The three day weekend for students has provided an opportunity for students to rest and focus on getting better if they are sick. The PTSA has graciously purchased hand sanitizers that are being placed throughout the building. We would like to encourage parents to continue to monitor their children for signs of secondary infections/illness. Such signs would include persistent coughing, severe sore throat or gastrointestinal upset. Contacting your pediatrician is advisable. Teachers will be determining make-up work plans that can be appropriately adjusted based on the student's extended absence and return to school.
Please continue to follow the three step process to follow when your child is sick:
1. Call the school if your child is diagnosed with H1N1 (Swine Flu or Flu A). Main Office: 301-469-1150 Health Room: 301-770-8025
2. Students are expected to stay home for 24 hours after their fever is gone. Their fever should be gone without them having taken a fever-reducing medicine. A fever is defined as 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37. 8 degrees Celsius.
3. Please have your child report to the health room (prior to report to their first period class) upon their return to school with a note regarding their absence. Be sure to include your child's name and dates absent.
Thank you for supporting us by following this important process. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse, Ms. Brienne McCabe at 301-770-8025.
WALK for the HOMELESS: CJMS will not be participating in the Fannie Mae Walk for the Homeless this year. We are exploring other opportunities to involve CJMS students in charitable activities. Fannie Mae is registering teams to participate in the November 21st walkathon in DC. Click here for more details: http://www.helpthehomelessdc.org/site/PageServer?pagename=09_home
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October 26-30: Student Gov’t Association (SGA) Spirit Week (details coming soon!)
October 30: End of the first marking period
October 31: Daylight Savings Time (Turn Clocks Back One Hour)
November 2: No School for Students
November 10: PTSA Meeting
November 11: Early Release for Students, Parent Conferences
November 12: Early Release for students
November 20: Sixth Grade Social; 7:00pm – 9:00pm
November 25: Early Release for Students
November 26 / 27: Schools Closed for Thanksgiving |
H1N1 Update from Cabin John MS
Message sent - 10/6/2009
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Good evening Cabin John Middle School families.
This is an important message regarding the H1N1 virus.
We are requesting parents follow this procedure:
1. Call the school if your child is diagnosed with H1N1 (Swine Flu). Main Office: 301-469-1150 Health Room: 301-770-8025
2. Students are expected to stay home for 24 hours after their fever is gone. Their fever should be gone without them having taken a fever-reducing medicine. A fever is defined as 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37. 8 degrees Celsius.
3. Please have your child report to the health room upon their return to school with a note regarding their absence (please include child’s name and dates absent).
Thank you for supporting us by following this important process. If you have any questions, please contact me, the school nurse, Ms. Brienne McCabe at 301-770-8025. |
CJMS News Briefs for the Week of October 4, 2009
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Good evening Cabin John Middle School families, this is Mr. Everly, assistant principal of CJMS with the news briefs for the week of October 5th.
FINAL FRONTIERS: Parents, be sure to ask your child about the opportunities to participate in the Final Frontiers. Click here for details.
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/SCHOOLS/WOOTTONHS/academics/science/finalfront/
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT: We are pleased to announce the PTSA’s plans for the 2009 CJMS International Night! Mark your calendar for November 13 from 6-8pm. The PTSA invites you to this wonderful event that highlights the cultural diversity of our community. We are calling all international families to participate by having a display of arts, crafts and interesting facts, and by presenting performances that will show your countries’ rich culture. Please click on the attached flyer or check the information that will be sent this week with your child.
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cabinjohnms/flyers/International_Night_09.pdf
MEDIEVAL TIMES GRADE & TRIP: On October 29th the 7th grade students will be traveling back in time to experience life in the Middle Ages! The Medieval Times field trip is a unique combination of medieval banquet and an authentic medieval tournament. Permission slips were distributed this week in social studies classes. Payments and permission slips are due Wednesday, October 7th for this fun-filled enrichment activity!
H1N1 NEWS: Parents, ask your students about the H1N1 mini-lesson they received last week in their science class. We are hopeful the healthy tips they learned are practiced regularly.
Thank you and remember to demonstrate COUGAR PRIDE. Have a pleasant evening. |
CJMS News Briefs for the Week of Sept. 28th
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Good evening Cabin John Middle School families, this is Dr. Smith, principal of CJMS with the news briefs for the week of September 28th.
No School Sept. 28: Schools will be closed for students and teachers on Monday, September 28th in observance of Yom Kippur. Students and teachers will return to school on Tuesday September 29th.
After School Activities: The deadline for registering for after school activities has been extended to Friday, October 2nd.
Friday, October 2nd is an Early Release Day for students so that teachers may engage in Professional Activities. All students will be dismissed from school at 12:10 pm
Beginning October 9, 2009 through March 25, 2010 CJMS will have the opportunity to earn cash by accumulated points through the Giant A+ Bonus Bucks program. You may register your Giant card on line www.giantfood.com/aplus or by phone (877) 275-2758.
We extend a special “Thank You” to our parents for encouraging and enabling your children to ride MCPS buses to school every day. Vehicular traffic reduction s increases safety in our school driveway, parking lot, and the neighborhood streets. We appreciate your cooperation and support.
Remember to demonstrate your CJMS Cougar Pride in all that you do as a part of the CJMS family. Thank you and have a pleasant evening. |
CJMS News Briefs for the week of Sept 20th
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Good evening Cabin John Middle School families, this is Mrs. Kopnitsky assistant principal of CJMS with the news briefs for the week of September 20th.
Thank you to the many families who have updated their emergency contact information. If you have not yet returned your yellow emergency contact sheet, please do so ASAP.
All students will be receiving information this week regarding the 2009-2010 Talent Search conducted by Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. Applications are also accepted online at: http://cty.jhu.edu/
The Montgomery County Public Schools in partnership with Montgomery College is pleased to present PrepTalk, a newsletter full of helpful information for parents and students regarding college preparation and readiness. The most recent issue of PrepTalk is available online at: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/careercenter/resources/preptalk.aspx
STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING INFORMATION: All Student Service Learning (SSL) hours worked over the summer are due by Friday, September 25th. Please make sure that any organization where SSL hours wish to be earned is on the pre-approved list in advance of any service preformed. The list can be found at: www.mcpsssl.org. If the organization is not on the list, a pre-approval form must be filled out and approved in advance of any service preformed. Email Laurel McKnight at Laurel_McKnight@mcpsmd.org with any questions.
Have a wonderful week and do your best to demonstrate your Cougar Pride!
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CJMS News Briefs for the Week of Sept 14
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Good evening Cabin John Middle School families, this is Dr. Smith, principal of CJMS with the news briefs for the week of September 14th.
A special “Thank You” is extended to parents and guardians who attended last Thursday night’s Back-to-School Night. We appreciate your attendance and support.
PICTURE DAY: Students will take individual pictures on Friday, September 18th. Information will be distributed this week.
PRICE LIST AND PACKAGING:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cabinjohnms/flyers/Blanton_CJMS_9-09.pdf
ONLINE ORDERING:
http://blantonstudio.hjclix.com/
GIANT A+ BONUS BUCKS:
Beginning October 9, 2009 through March 25, 2010 CJMS will have the opportunity to earn cash by accumulated points through the Giant A+ Bonus Bucks program. You may register your Giant card on line www.giantfood.com/aplus or by phone (877) 275-2758.
STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING:
Don’t forget, all SSL hours worked over the summer are due by Friday, September 25th. If you have questions, email Laurel McKnight at Laurel_McKnight@mcpsmd.org.
Related to receiving credit for Student Service Learning Hours, we ask parents to please ensure that the organization, for which your child is volunteering, is on the pre-approved list, and that you please do so in advance of any service preformed. The list can be found at: www.mcpsssl.org. If the organization is not on the list, a pre-approval form must be completed and approved in advance of any service preformed.
PTSA MEMBERSHIP
Parents please remember to turn in your PTSA Membership, Directory Form, and Volunteer Form. Copies are available from the PTSA website – cabinjohnPTSA.org
Remember to demonstrate your CJMS Cougar Pride in all that you do. Thank you and have a pleasant evening.
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