CMS Principal’s Update 23 March 21, 2016
Dear Families,
Grade 6 Foreign Language Country Projects: It was wonderful to see so many parents and 6th grade students at last week’s open house for the foreign language country projects. Students acted as guides for their families showing their own work as well as that of their peers. Thank you to Ms. Belkadi, and Ms. Cheng, Ms. Hall for providing this opportunity.
Term 2 Ending: Term 2 will officially close at the end of the school day Monday, March 22. Grades are expected to be entered by Thursday, March 24th. The Aspen parent portal is expected to be open to view report card grades on Tuesday, March 29th.
Aspen Gradebook Pilot: Beginning this week, several CMS teachers will be piloting the Aspen Gradebook Portal in preparation for Fall implementation. Use of the Gradebook will allow students and parents to view grades for assignments as they are entered in the same portal as trimester report cards. Teachers in the pilot will communicate with students and parents as to how they will be using the Gradebook and what you can expect. Teaches involved are:
Ms. Cotter, 6th grade social studies, Sanborn
Mr. Davidson, 8th grade math, Sanborn
Ms. Helinski, 7th grade math, Sanborn
Ms. Hogan-Stedman, 6th grade math, Peabody
Ms. Frizzell, 8th grade English, Sanborn
Reminder About Computer Games: Recently, students in study and library have needed frequent redirection away from games and toward more structured tasks. Though primarily educational, and often recommended by teachers, games are still not considered to be school tasks, and as such, should not take the place of assigned tasks during study and library time. Students will hear a reminder in Monday’s morning announcements. The staff thanks you for your support with this reminder to students.
Upcoming Events:
Special Education Parent Coffee
Thursday, March 24, 9:30-10:30 am, Peabody Forum
Program is intended for both parents of upcoming 6th graders, and for those who are interested in our special education services.
No School – Good Friday
Friday, March 25th
5th to 6th Grade Parent & Student Orientation Meeting
Wednesday, March 30, 6:30-8:00 pm, Sanborn Auditorium
7th & 8th Grade Spring Dance
Friday, April 1, 7:00-9:00 pm, Sanborn Cafeteria
Tickets $5.00, sold at the door
This event is intended for CMS students only. Guests of CMS students may accompany only if they are Concord residents and arrive accompanied by a parent to introduce, sign them in, and provide emergency contact information.
Have a great week!
Best,
Lynne Beattie, CMS Principal