Letter from Dr. Smith – school security
Please click below link to view the letter from Dr. Smith that went home with kids on Thursday. Eppsletter
Important Dates:
Ongoing – SGA Food Drive Monday, November 10 – Early Dismissal – Students dismissed at 12:10 p.m. (Selected parent conferences by invitation only are held from 12:30-3:30 p.m., invited parents will be notified of their child’s conference time. ) Monday, November 10 – Drop-In Conferences, 4:30-6:30 p.m., CJMS staff will be available for five minute, informal conferences from…
Student Directories are HERE
Students directories are in the HOUSE! They are being distributed ASAP. If you joined the PTSA and you do not receive a student directory by next week let us know at [email protected]. If you would like a student directory and you did not join the PTSA yet it is NOT too late! It’s only $40 for a…
Career Luncheon Series for Eighth Graders
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…
Other News of Interest: (Not PTSA related)
Parent Education – Smart Phones and the Connected Child – Nov 19th 7:30 – 9:30 pm at PEP – Kensington, MD Does your 10-year-old insist she needs a phone because “everyone else has one”? Is your teenager practically surgically attached to his device? Come learn the cultural and social significance of the cell phone in…
Important Dates:
Ongoing – SGA Food Drive Oct. 31 – No School Nov 4 – Election Day – No School Monday, November 10 – Early Dismissal – Students dismissed at 12:10 p.m. (Selected parent conferences by invitation only are held from 12:30-3:30 p.m., invited parents will be notified of their child’s conference time. ) Monday, November 10 – Drop-In Conferences,…
Updated Cougar Courier: Dr. Smith newsletter
Click HERE for the updated Cougar Courier written by Dr. Smith with info about the school and activities.
Help the SGA with a Food Drive – through 11/21
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. .
News from the Counseling Office
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…
Career Luncheon Series for Eighth Graders
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…