Cabin John Middle School

On December 1, MCPS released four additional boundary options for the Crown/Damascus Boundary Study (Options E-H). As with the four options introduced in October, changes are being considered that will affect Cabin John and its feeder schools. CJMS PTSA prepared the following summary to help our community understand how MCPS proposes to use the Crown site and the potential changes to Cabin John and the current feeder schools under each option. 

Summary of Proposed Options Impacting Cabin John MS and Feeder Schools

What should I do?

• Review the online mapping tool to understand how you may be affected, particularly in options where there is split articulation.
• Learn more about these options by watching a recording of the 12/01/2025 virtual meeting.
• Learn more about the positions of your individual communities by reviewing advocacy efforts of your elementary school and high school.
• COMPLETE THE SURVEY TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO MCPS by January 9, 2026. We have heard from MCPS and the Board of Education that meaningful feedback matters!
• If you have questions or want to share comments/concerns, reach out to Debbie Fleischer at president@cabinjohnptsa.org. 

Join us for our CJMS PTSA restaurant fundraiser on Wednesday, January 14, at California Tortilla in Cabin John Village, anytime from 11 am–9:30 pm.

Stop by for lunch, an afternoon snack, or an easy dinner before the band concert – 25% of all sales support the CJMS PTSA. For in-store purchases, just tell the cashier you’re supporting the fundraiser. Ordering online or in the app? Just follow the flyer steps to participate. Mark your calendar, spread the word, and let California Tortilla do the cooking!

The CJMS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is proud to participate in the National PTA Reflections Program. This year, we had 22 CJMS student submissions inspired by the theme “I Belong!” in the following categories:

Dance Choreography: Olivia Seo, Delara Chini

Film: Elijah Harmelch, Emerson Field

Literature: Julia Chahalis, Eden Kim, Katherine Cheung

Photography: Kayra Kuter, Amir Ahmed, Sean Wang, Jordan Sussman, Roshni Padhi, Kaitlyn Mahovic, Layla Najafi, Ayaan Jawaid

Visual Arts: Ella Gerson, Claire Chang, Moyosore Sanni, Victoria Kaydanov,
Shukria Mohammadi, Wynee Chen, Kaelyn Huang

School entries were submitted to the Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (MCCPTA) for judging. County-level winners will be announced in February and move on to the state-level competition.

We thank our students, families, teachers, and staff for their support of the arts at Cabin John Middle School!

Interested in learning more about K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) programming in MCPS? Join the MCCPTA Curriculum Committee and the Gifted Education Committee for an informative session. They will share updates on the ELA curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school, along with details about enrichment and acceleration opportunities available to students. You’ll also learn what you can do to advocate for stronger curriculum and enrichment options within the school system. Please bring your questions.

Date & Time: Monday, January 12th, at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Virtually – Register here (Zoom link emailed once registered)
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Don’t miss your chance to stock up on brand new CJMS spirit wear! Stay comfortable and show your school pride with cozy hoodies, flannel pants, joggers, t-shirts, hats, and more (click items to see additional color options).

Hurry! The PTSA Online Spirit Wear Store closes today, December 23, 2025

• Orders ship free to the school and will be distributed in January
• A portion of every purchase supports the CJMS PTSA

Order here before the store closes: https://cabinjohnmiddle2025.itemorder.com/shop/home

The Cabin John MS PTSA knows that a strong partnership among our families, school leaders, and community members is important to the success of our students and school. That’s why we are participating in the National PTA School of Excellence program, which grows partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being of all students.

We need your help! As part of the process outlined by National PTA, we are requesting feedback from families, administrators and teachers at two points in the school year—the beginning and the end. Using the community feedback, we will build an Excellence Action Plan to strengthen family-school partnerships.

Please take 5-10 minutes to reflect on your experience at this school and complete this survey. Please complete this survey by December 23, 2025. If you have any questions, please email Debbie Fleischer at president@cabinjohnptsa.org. 

Complete the School of Excellence Survey

Stock up on brand new CJMS merch to keep you cozy all winter long—hoodies, flannel pants, joggers, t-shirts, hats, and more! The PTSA’s Online Spirit Wear Store is open for a limited time now through December 23. Make sure to click on each item to see the various color options. Your order will ship free to the school and be distributed in January. A portion of each sale supports the PTSA! 

Order here: https://cabinjohnmiddle2025.itemorder.com/shop/home

A huge thank you to our amazing school community for your incredible donations and volunteer efforts! Your generosity and baking talents made our event extra special (and delicious!). We had over 70 people that helped to make this event a big success.

We are so grateful for the time, effort, and care you put into supporting our staff and school. Every cookie shared reminded us that we have a strong and supportive community. The teachers and staff were very excited and thankful for the delicious treats!

Thank you for making this such a sweet success — we couldn’t have done it without you! 💙

Cabin John PTSA

If you haven’t had a chance to help a Cabin John student in need this holiday season, please take a moment to help out today. We deliver gifts this upcoming weekend and we still need $600 in grocery store gift cards. If you could make a $25 donation today, it would go a long way to helping us meet our goal. 

1. Donate any amount towards a grocery store gift card (we are aiming to donate $100 per child): Grocery Store Gift Card Sign Up Form
2. Donate money, and we can shop for you (send an email to holiday@tswoottonhs.org or text Nikki at 239-247-9944 to confirm receipt). Here’s how to donate cash:
   • Venmo: @WoottonHoliday
   • PayPal: nbossert8@gmail.com
   • Zelle: nbossert8@gmail.com

This program is only possible with your support!

Jen Eisenfeld and Nikki Bossert
Co-founders, Holiday Helping Hands Program

Click here for more information: woottonptsa.org/holiday

Join us for our next restaurant fundraiser on Wednesday, January 14, from 11 am to 9:30 pm at California Tortilla in Cabin John Village. Grab an easy dinner before the band concert – 25% of sales will support the PTSA.