Cabin John MS is excited to welcome Bookworm Central for our Spring Book Fair on Thursday, April 30th – Friday, May 8th! We had a fantastic experience with Bookworm last fall, and students really enjoyed the selection and quality of the books. A portion of the book fair proceeds are donated to the school. 

Fund your student’s eWallet: eWallet is a safe and easy digital payment option for on-site student purchases. Parents set a “not to exceed amount” and their card is only charged for what their student spends! Create or log in to your child’s eWallet. 

Volunteers are needed to make our fair a success! We need volunteers to help setup, clean up, and work the fair before, during and after school (especially during Multicultural Night!). Any and all help is appreciated! SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE BOOK FAIR

Multicultural Night is May 1st, and we are still looking for volunteers (especially performers) to help celebrate the diverse cultures in our community. Students, parents, and staff are encouraged to share music, dance, or other cultural talents, and families can host a country table with displays and food samples (reimbursement available). Student volunteers can also earn SSL hours for their participation. Click the link here to learn more! We hope to see you there!

The PTSA is pleased to announce that three CJMS students have been recognized at the Maryland state-level competition for the Reflections Arts Program!

• Emerson Field’s entry, “Voicebox,” received the Outstanding Interpretation recognition in the film category. 

• Victoria Kaydanov’s entry, “Interwoven,” received the Outstanding Interpretation recognition in the visual arts category.

• Layla Najafi’s entry, “School is No Place for Hate,” received the Award of Merit in the photography category.

Additionally, Emerson and Victoria were selected to represent Maryland in the National Reflections Arts Program competition!

Congratulations to our creative Cabin John students on these outstanding artistic achievements!

A huge thank you to this year’s PTSA Board for their time, leadership, and dedication to our school community. Your efforts have made a meaningful impact on our students, staff, and families. We’ve been able to increase membership, add new events, engage students in PTSA, and ensure our long-term financial stability as an organization.

As we look ahead, we’re seeking parents and caregivers to fill open board positions. With upcoming changes to our feeder elementary schools, it’s especially important that we have strong representation from all four schools. Your involvement will help ensure a smooth transition, promote inclusive decision-making, and help maintain continuity within our community. Please consider getting involved—your voice and perspective are important.

Several board members are interested in continuing to serve and will run for re-election. We are actively recruiting for the following open Board of Directors positions for next year: 

• VP for Communication & Events — This individual helps oversee committees for our communication channels and individual committees for events such as the Back to School Picnic and Multicultural Night
• VP for School Support – This is a new role added in our recent bylaw update. This person will help oversee the committees for student affairs, after school programs, teacher appreciation, and the Reflections Art contest
• Communications Chair — Working with the VP for Comms & Events, this individual coordinates communication and supports our weekly Cougar Clips newsletter
• Membership Chair — Working with the VP for Membership & Fundraising, this individual helps to promote and track membership.

Please reach out to Debbie Fleischer at president@cabinjohnptsa.org if you are interested in discussing a role in our PTSA.

The PTSA needs your help! We are looking for 3 volunteers who are current PTSA members to serve on the nominating committee to elect next year’s PTSA Board of Directors. The nominating committee formally nominates interested & eligible persons for open PTSA board positions and reports the nominees to the membership before the election at the general membership meeting in May.

We estimate the time commitment to be less than 1 hour and can be done remotely! Being a member of the nominating committee is a great way to meet other families while supporting the school community. If you are able to serve on the nominating committee, please email us at president@cabinjohnptsa.org as soon as possible. A list of open board positions will be distributed soon – reach out if you might be interested in learning more!

Cabin John MS is holding a School Beautification Day on Saturday, April 25 from 9-11am. This is a chance to show our pride in the school and our community. Families and students are encouraged to attend! Students will earn SSL hours. PTSA is helping to coordinate volunteers and provide supplies (gloves, bags). Volunteers may wish to bring their own gardening gloves, clippers, rakes, reusable water bottle, etc. PTSA and CJMS are not responsible for the use or loss of this equipment. 

SIGN UP HERE (Note: MCPS student accounts don’t allow form access so guardians should complete for students)

By completing this form, you are giving your child permission to participate in this event. If you have any questions, please email the CJMS Assistant Principal, Mr. Lee, or parent volunteer Riyad Aile. Thank you for helping beautify CJMS!

Enjoy a delicious and easy way to support our school community at the Cabin John Village Shake Shack on Thursday, May 28th, from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM! Skip the cooking, gather with family and friends, and give back to CJMS -all in one fun outing.

Get ready for a fun-filled Movie Night on Friday, April 24, from 5:30 to 8 pm, in the CJMS Cafeteria (open to CJMS students only)!

What: Enjoy Zootopia 2 along with carnival games before the movie
Cost: $5 (includes pizza, a drink, and popcorn). Extra snacks available for purchase
What to Do: Pay on the school website and have your student turn in a signed permission slip during lunch. Printed copies will be available at lunch.

A huge thank you to this year’s PTSA Board for their time, leadership, and dedication to our school community. Your efforts have made a meaningful impact on our students, staff, and families. We’ve been able to increase membership, add new events, engage students in PTSA, and ensure our long-term financial stability as an organization.

As we look ahead, we’re seeking parents and caregivers to step into openboard positions. With upcoming changes to our feeder elementary schools, it’s especially important that we have strong representation from all four schools. Your involvement will help ensure a smooth transition, inclusive decision-making, and long-term continuity for our community. Please consider getting involved — your voice and perspective matter!

Several board members are interested in continuing to serve and will run for reelection. We are actively recruiting for the following open Board of Directors positions for next year: 

• VP for Communication & Events — This individual helps oversee committees for our communication channels and individual committees for events such as the back to school picnic and multicultural night.
• VP for School Support – This is a new role added in our recent bylaw update. This person will help oversee the committees for student affairs, after school programs, teacher appreciation, and Reflections Art contest
• Communications Chair — Working with the VP for Comms & Events, this individual coordinates communication and supports our weekly Cougar Clips newsletter
• Membership Chair — Working with the VP for Membership & Fundraising, this individual helps to promote and track membership.

Please reach out to Debbie Fleischer at president@cabinjohnptsa.org if you are interested in discussing a role in PTSA. Also, as noted below, we are seeking 3 members for a nominating committee per our bylaws.