The annual CJMS staff cookie party is scheduled for Monday, December 16th and we need your help!  We need about 130 bakers to have enough cookies for all teachers, staff, and administration. 

Please click on the signup genius link below to sign up to bake cookies, purchase cookies, or help with the event. 

Don’t have time to bake? Click on the PayPal link below to make a donation and we will buy the cookies on your behalf!  We need your help to make this event a huge success.  We couldn’t do this without our outstanding Cabin John families!

Sign Up Genius link: 2024 CJMS Holiday Cookie Party

PayPal link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=83MW6SAQZCGNA

The ’24-’25 PTA Reflections Arts Program submissions deadline is this Friday, December 6th, at 11:59 p.m. Don’t let your students miss this incredible opportunity to make their mark. This contest provides students a platform for self-expression, helping them hone their creative talents and explore different art forms. It offers an opportunity to showcase their work, fostering pride and accomplishment. 

This year’s theme, “Accepting Imperfection,” invites students to express their creativity through:

• Visual Arts
• Film Production
• Photography
• Literature
• Dance Choreography
• Music Composition

Click here for more information and submission guidelines.

If you have questions or need assistance with the online submission form, please contact Reflections Art Contest 2024 Co-Chair, Amanda Moskowitz. 

We can’t wait to see the talented CJMS artists shine!

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Submission Deadline: 11:59 pm Friday, December 6, 2024

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This holiday season the Wootton PTSA’s Holiday Helping Hands Program is sponsoring 3 Cabin John Families. Our program relies on donors from the Wootton community, and we need your help!

Click the Wootton Holiday Helping Hands Program link to view the items remaining for the CJMS families (Families 10, 12 and 20). If you prefer to donate cash rather than purchasing a gift or gift card, that is an option as well.

How you can help:

1) Purchase a gift from a child’s Amazon registry (see links below for the items that are remaining). This link takes you to an optional form that you can fill out so we can say thank you.

2) Donate a gift card (see list below for gift cards that are still needed – use the link to the left to sign up and for more details)

3) Donate cash and we shop for you (Venmo @Nikki-Bossert, PayPal & Zelle nbossert8@gmail.com; you can email Nikki at this address or holiday@tswoottonhs.org, or text her at (239) 247-9944, to confirm receipt of funds)

Kind regards,
Jen Eisenfeld and Nikki Bossert
Co-chairs, Holiday Helping Hands Program

For more information, check out our FAQs page, which is posted on our website. And
feel free to reach out to us at holiday@tswoottonhs.org with any questions.

We are sponsoring the Scholastic Book Fair November 18-22 in the Library Media Center!

Please help us to run the book fair by volunteering your time between 7:55am and 3:30pm. Volunteers are needed to assist students with their purchases November 18-22, and to pack up what’s left to return to Scholastic the afternoon of November 22. We need some help from everyone! Please sign up to volunteer here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4CAAAB2BA57-44435583-cjms#

A big Thank You to our lead Media Specialist, Ms Dawn Bowman, and our Book Fair Chair, Ms Alex Downey, for collaborating to lead the Book Fair. 

Set up your student’s e-wallet here:

Https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/cjms

In the words of Principal Snider: “Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.

Here’s what you need to know about the Cabin John Middle School Book Fair, which will take place from Monday,November 18 – Friday, November 22, in the Library Media Center.  

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.

Research shows that students who read independently improve their reading skills, score higher on achievement tests in all subject areas, and have greater content knowledge than those who do not. The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! See you at the Fair!”

Thank you for supporting the CJMS PTSA with your valuable time!!

This year, the Wootton Holiday Helping Hands program is supporting 53 children, and we need your help to make their holidays special! You’ll find registry links below, along with sign-up forms and our contact information on our website at woottonptsa.org/holiday.

For more details, visit our FAQs page, also available on the website. If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at holiday@tswoottonhs.org.

Thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer!

Wootton Cluster Holiday Helping Hands Committee

The 2024-2025 PTSA Reflections Arts Program is accepting submissions with this year’s theme, “Accepting Imperfection.” Students can express their creativity through Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, or Visual Arts. This contest provides a platform for self-expression, helping students hone their creative talents while fostering pride and accomplishment.

Submission Deadline is 11:59 pm Friday, December 6, 2024

How to Submit:

1. Reflect on the theme, “Accepting Imperfection.”
2. Choose an art category (dance, film, literature, music, photography, or visual arts).
3. Create your artwork.
4. Complete the Student Entry Form
   • Student Entry Form – English 
   • Student Entry Form – Spanish 
5. Complete the Online Submission Form. You will be asked to upload your Student Entry Form and the artwork in an acceptable digital format (MP4, JPG, PDF, etc.). If you have questions or need assistance with the online submission form, please contact Reflections Art Contest 2024 Co-Chair Amanda Moskowitz. Students submitting to more than one category need to complete the submission form for each entry.

Winners will be announced on December 16, and an art show and award ceremony will follow in early January. We encourage all students to participate and share their unique talents! For more information, including submission guidelines, judging criteria, and key dates, visit the CJMS PTSA Reflections Art Contest page and the National PTA Reflections FAQ.

Good afternoon Cabin John Middle School Community!

Please log in to AtoZ connect, verify your information, and if you still have a student attending Cabin John Middle School, please renew your PTSA membership now to gain access to the members-only directory until June 30, 2025, and be the first to know about PTSA news and upcoming events!
https://cabinjohnptsa.membershiptoolkit.com

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to CJMS November 18-22! Students will be able to browse and purchase books during school hours. Parent volunteers are needed during school hours to help make this event a success!

Regarding these open PTSA Positions, NAACP Delegate and Membership Chair please contact pres.cjms@gmail.com

Thanks,

Banoo Pightling

PTSA President 2024-25

The Churchill Varsity Football team is hosting a community night on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 6:30PM in the Churchill stadium.

This event is free to all elementary and middle school students in the WCHS District. Come out and cheer on the Bulldogs as they take on Walter Johnson!

The 2024-2025 PTSA Reflections Arts Program is accepting submissions with this year’s theme, “Accepting Imperfection.” Students can express their creativity through Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, or Visual Arts. This contest provides a platform for self-expression, helping students hone their creative talents while fostering pride and accomplishment.

Submission Deadline is 11:59 pm Friday, December 6, 2024

How to Submit:

1. Reflect on the theme, “Accepting Imperfection.”
2. Choose an art category (dance, film, literature, music, photography, or visual arts).
3. Create your artwork.
4. Complete the Student Entry Form
   • Student Entry Form – English 
   • Student Entry Form – Spanish 
5. Complete the Online Submission Form. You will be asked to upload your Student Entry Form and the artwork in an acceptable digital format (MP4, JPG, PDF, etc.). If you have questions or need assistance with the online submission form, please contact Reflections Art Contest 2024 Co-Chair Amanda Moskowitz. Students submitting to more than one category need to complete the submission form for each entry.

Winners will be announced on December 16, and an art show and award ceremony will follow in early January. We encourage all students to participate and share their unique talents! For more information, including submission guidelines, judging criteria, and key dates, visit the CJMS PTSA Reflections Art Contest page and the National PTA Reflections FAQ.

Dear Students, Teachers, and Parents/Guardians,

We are excited to invite you to the Introduction Seminar for the 2025 Montgomery County Science Fair! ScienceMONTGOMERY is actively working on the planning of this next year’s fair, and this seminar will help you stay informed and prepared.

We will cover essential topics including timelines, registration details, required forms, scoring criteria, general rules, and what to expect for the upcoming fair. Additionally, you’ll learn about the Scientific Review Committee (SRC), the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

Seminar Details:

• Date: Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM (Virtual)

Once you complete this survey https://forms.gle/1JMBVrFKV4v67fUb9 you’ll receive an email with further details, including the link to join the seminar. Please take a moment to fill it out to express your interest and help us plan accordingly. We look forward to your participation as we work together to ensure another successful Science Fair season!

Stay Connected:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScienceMONTGOMERY
• Twitter (X): twitter.com/Scimontgomery
• Zfairs Website: https://md-usmd03.zfairs.com

Best regards,

Fair Director