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Parents, after-school activities at CJMS will be starting for the winter trimester in February!  Our new STEM offerings include Data Science (using computers to process and display numerical information; https://coder-kids.com/cabin-john-data-science) and 3D printing (learning how to design and produce solid objects via additive manufacturing; https://coder-kids.com/cabin-john-3d-printing).  These classes help kids learn crucial 21st-century skills!  No prerequisite […]

Put all those “healthy” New Year Resolution groceries to work for Cabin John!!! The PTSA will give away a $25 Amazon gift card to the student who collects the most Box Tops for our school community. Additionally, everyone who participates in collecting Box Tops will enter to win another $25 Amazon Gift card.  Bring an envelope bearing […]

Here’s a great way to volunteer at our school and help our students by working in the CJMS Store!   Students can pick up useful school items and spirit wear — but the Store can only be open if parents sign up to be there.  The store is open 2 days per week during lunch hours (two […]

The Wootton Cluster is sponsoring a Parent Wellness Presentation on Identifying and Coping with Stress and Anxiety in Students – Tuesday, January 15th, from 7:30-8:30 at Wootton High School.  All Cabin John parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Please join CJMS Principal Mr. Taylor and fellow 6th grade parents for the 6th grade Principal’s Tea on Thursday,January 10th at 7 PM in the cafeteria. Mr. Taylor will discuss the upcoming registration and the transition to middle school, along with any other concerns and questions. We look forward to seeing you! No RSVP needed.

Wootton Cluster is hosting a presentation on Identifying and Coping with Stress and Anxiety in Students – Tuesday, January 15th, from 7:30-8:30 at Wootton High School.  All Cabin John parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Attention Students:  Are you interested in auditioning for the CJMS Spring Musical?  The Spring production will be announced on January 7th, with auditions to be scheduled on January 22-24 and January 29-31.  All Auditions will be after school.  Keep watching the website and Connect Ed for updates on the audition information and process.

This is an annual event and we never disappoint! It is time for the CJMS Cookie Buffet for faculty and staff.  Please help us show appreciation:  1.  Volunteer to bake or purchase a batch of 3 dozen (more are welcome) of your favorite cookies and/or bars or to bring in 50 packets of hot cocoa or tea.  We are also hoping […]

All parents are invited to attend the Montgomery County Fifth Annual Education Budget Meeting, held at five times/places across the county in February/March. You can hear how the budget decisions are made, what the county is planning for 2020, and what opportunities you have to influence the decisions.  For details see the Annual Budget Meeting […]

Cabin John Middle School and Cabin John PTSA Present . . . A Community Forum on the Dangers of VapingTuesday, December 11th 7:00 – 8:30 PMJoin us to learn about the middle school vaping epidemic. Officer Jayme Derbyshire from the Montgomery County Police Department and Mitra Ahadpour, Principal Deputy Director at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, will be sharing information about the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes, and […]

Mark your calendars for Cabin John’s third Restaurant Spirit Night of the year!  Join us at the new Shake Shack on Monday December 10 between 11am-9pm.  Show them the Shake Shack Cabin John Day flyer to benefit our school with 25% of the proceeds from your order!

Join us to learn about the middle school and the vaping epidemic.  An officer from the Montgomery County Police Department and a parent from the FDA will be sharing information about the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes, and what parents can do to help their students combat peer-pressure and avoid these activities.  The experts and […]

Open Period for Comments on New Curriculum – through Sunday, December 9! There are several proposals for new curricula being considered for implementation in Montgomery County Public Schools.  Each vendor has provided a presentation on their offering, available here: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/presentations.aspx There is an open period for parent comments on these offerings. Visit the web site above […]

Our cluster highschools and neighboring middle schools have some exciting events coming up over the next couple weeks: Wooton High School will hold its Wooton Girls Basketball Community Day on December 15. December 7 and 8 are the last shows for Churchill High School’s winter play, Cinderella. See http://www.wchsarts.com/ for details.

Please join CJMS Principal Mr. Taylor and fellow 8th grade parents for the 8th grade Principal’s Tea on Thursday, November 29th at 7 PM in the cafeteria. Mr. Taylor plans to discuss 8th grade specific items such as high school registration and any other grade level concerns. He will also provide time to respond to additional questions you […]