Friday, September 30 – D DAY

September 29, 2016 | News

Lego Robotics:  Meets every Thursday and Friday from 2:30 – 4:30 at Sanborn in room 108.  If you have any questions contact Ms. Moss at smoss@concordps.org. Math Counts meets every Friday at Sanborn in room 101 from 2:30 to 3:40.  Students who enjoy mathematics prepare for and participate in a regional math tournament solving problems as a team and as individuals. Success can lead to state and national tournaments.  Advisor: Aram Boornazian Ultimate Frisbee meets every Thursday and Friday at Sanborn from 2:30-4:30. Chef’s Club:  Sign ups for Chef’s Club will be taking place the week of October 3-7 by

Principal’s Update, September 23

September 29, 2016 | News

Dear CMS Families, Happy first weekend of Fall! Due to the tremendous turnout, the CMS Drama Department has decided to amend its fall play production. “The Lorax” will be a 6th and 7th-grade play. This will tie in nicely with our Spring production of Seussical. 8th graders will put on a production of scenes from “Diary of Anne Frank” which fits very well with the holocaust unit that they will learn about in the Spring through the Facing History Curriculum. Both shows will debut in November. Any 6th-grade families who have not returned  Merrowvista paperwork, please remember to do this

Principal’s Update, September 16

September 29, 2016 | News

Dear CMS Families, Sustained Silent Reading:  On September 23rd, we will begin implementing 15 minutes of Sustained Silent Reading at the start of each Directed Study. This time is intended to provide students with structured time within the school day to devote to this valuable practice.  This is a strategic move influenced by our school improvement goals, current research, and our work exploring scheduling and programmatic best practices. The research indicates that children who read independently are more likely to perform better in all academic areas. Teachers will make exceptions for students on a case by case basis as issues

Thursday, September 29 – C DAY

September 28, 2016 | News

Tonight is BTSN for Sanborn from 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm This is your last chance to audition for the CMS Honors Choir!!! Friday, September 30th is the last day to audition. To sign up for an audition please visit Mr. Rivenburgh’s website:http://mrriv.weebly.c Math Team meets TODAY in room 205 from 2:30-3:40. Ultimate Frisbee meets every Thursday and Friday at Sanborn from 2:30-4:30. Model UN will meet for the first time TODAY from 2:30-3:40 in the Sanborn Library.  Any students in grades 6-8 are welcome to attend. Please see Mr. Robbins or Mr. Murphy with any questions. Lego Robotics:  Meets

Wednesday, September 28 – B DAY

September 27, 2016 | News

Coats for Kids Club is meeting TODAY in the Sanborn FACS room from 2:30-3:40. Come join us as we plan and prepare for our annual coat drive. We need your help.  All grades welcome. This is your last chance to audition for the CMS Honors Choir!!! Friday, September 30th is the last day to audition. To sign up for an audition please visit Mr. Rivenburgh’s website:http://mrriv.weebly.c Concord Castaways: It’s the last week and it’s time to escape the island!! This week is a little different. Tribes must complete 4 tasks to earn the 4 Escape Cards. You can also continue

Tuesday, September 27-A DAY

September 26, 2016 | News

Coats for Kids Club is meeting this Wednesday in the Sanborn FACS room from 2:30-3:40. Come join us as we plan and prepare for our annual coat drive. We need your help.  All grades welcome. Model UN will meet for the first time on Thursday, September 29 from 2:30-3:40 in the Sanborn Library.  Any students in grades 6-8 are welcome to attend. Please see Mr. Robbins or Mr. Murphy with any questions. Concord Castaways: It’s the last week and it’s time to escape the island!! This week is a little different. Tribes must complete 4 tasks to earn the 4

Monday, September 26 – F DAY

September 24, 2016 | News

Chamber Music starts today at Sanborn from 2:30-3:40.  Please be sure to have a ride at 3:40. Peer Mentors: We are looking for Sixth Graders to join our Peer Mentor program! This is a fun opportunity for 6th graders to meet once a week with older students during homeroom for games, conversation and fun.  Come to the Library to sign up and ask any questions. This is your last chance to audition for the CMS Honors Choir!!! Auditions have begun and will continue throughout the month. Friday, September 30th is the last day to audition. To sign up for an

Friday, September 23 – E DAY

September 22, 2016 | News

Peer Mentors: We are looking for Sixth Graders to join our Peer Mentor program! This is a fun opportunity for 6th graders to meet once a week with older students during homeroom for games, conversation and fun.  Come to the Library to sign up and ask any questions. This is your last chance to audition for the CMS Honors Choir!!! Auditions have begun and will continue throughout the month. Friday, September 30th is the last day to audition. To sign up for an audition please visit Mr. Rivenburgh’s website:http://mrriv.weebly.com/ The Art Club final roster is now posted. Meetings will begin

Thursday, September 22 – D DAY

September 21, 2016 | News

This is your last chance to audition for the CMS Honors Choir!!! Auditions have begun and will continue throughout the month. Friday, September 30th is the last day to audition. To sign up for an audition please visit Mr. Rivenburgh’s website: http://mrriv.weebly.com/ The Art Club final roster is now posted. Meetings will begin this Monday, September 26, and will meet in Art Room 126 at Sanborn every Monday until 3:40 for six consecutive weeks. Lego Robotics:  Meets on Thursdays and  Fridays 2:30 – 4:30 at Sanborn in room 108.  If you have any questions contact Ms. Moss at smoss@concordps.org. The

Wednesday, September 21 – C DAY

September 20, 2016 | News

Coats for Kids Club meets today.  We will meet on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:40 in the Sanborn FACS room. Come join us in planning and organizing our annual Anton’s Cleaners Coats for Kids coat drive. Help strategize ways to encourage participation by both the CMS community and the Concord community at large. Be a part of making this our most successful collection yet!! Intramural Field Hockey meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 at Sanborn.  Please bring goggles, mouthguards and shin guards to practice. Dungeon and Dragons starts TODAY from 2:30-4:30 in room 119 at Sanborn. Flag Football meets today and