Author: Mandy Lemar

Click HERE  for the updated Cougar Courier written by Dr. Smith with info about the school and activities.  

The SGA will sponsor a food drive to benefit the MANNA FOOD BANK which runs through Friday, November 21st.   There will be collection boxes located in the school’s front lobby, the activity lobby across from the school’s cafeteria, as well as locations throughout the building. Please help by sending in non-perishable items. .

Last week Dr. Neighbors (8th Grade Counselor)  met with all 8th graders during their Science classes and taught a lesson designed to help students. The PTSA thought this was great info for all grade level students and families to read over and share. Develop an understanding of the concept of stress. Learn effective strategies to…

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What does your child want to be when s/he grows up? Eighth grade students will have the opportunity to explore this question at the upcoming Career Luncheon Series. Parent guest speakers scheduled throughout the year will present the professional path they took from middle school to now. Presenters include a pediatrician, dentist, journalist, CPA, medical…

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We wanted to send this awesome presentation out one more time to make sure that everyone got a chance to see the awesome initiative that Mr. Brandt,  Mr. McCutcheon, and Ms. Knox were spearheading. We will be sending more info about this initiative throughout the year. Brandt, Growth Mindset Powerpoint 10.14.2014

Here are links to the Candidates Forums hosted by MCCPTA and the Whitman Cluster. This is great info so that you are informed at the polls. MCCPTA – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSicVuyxcqM Whitman – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YZOmy_Uujg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Oct. 31 – No School Nov 4 – Election Day – No School Nov 26 – Early Dismissal – Thanksgiving holiday Nov 27/28 – No School – Thanksgiving holiday

Draft Minutes  PTSA Meeting 10.14.14 Welcome Olga Bloch, President PTSA Thanks to Dara and Reem for organizing a great picnic We encourage everyone to sign up for one of the Career lunch presentations for the 8th graders. Dr. Smith, Principal CJMS — Picnic, Back to School, and Open house were all great. Open house had…

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Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade STEM students!! The Maryland Space Business Roundtable, and the Maryland Space Grant Consortium invites YOU to enter this year’s Final Frontiers competition!The competition will be held at Wootton High School on Saturday, November 15th.  The events that you can compete in are Slow Roller, Shuttle Arm,  Lunar Bridge, Newton’sNightmare,…

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BGR night was a hit! Thanks to everyone who came out! We raised $115.97 for the CJMS PTSA. A big thanks to Irina Gabidoulline  for chairing this FUN-raiser. Look for our next restaurant night coming soon to Potomac Pizza.