We've been so busy I almost missed posting this week's Terrific Tigers!
Congrats to this week’s Terrific Tigers! These students were nominated by their teachers for showing the Positivity Project traits- traits focused on students of strong character, integrity, and caring for each other. We will recognize a group of students each week for P2 Traits and all students are eligible. Display those character traits and the next winner might be you!
Homecoming spirit week dress up days start tomorrow! Tomorrow is Jersey Day. Let's show our TIGER SPIRIT!
Our new Book Bike was popular this morning! Thank you to Dr. Powell and Mr. Purcell for your collaboration!
Parents,
Progress Reports were sent home today along with iReady Diagnostic Reports for the August administration. Please take some time to review your student's progress report and reach out to teachers if you have questions. Please review the diagnostic reports with your child as well. If you need help reading the report, I made a short Youtube video to explain the different parts. Thank you for being an active member of your child's education.
https://youtu.be/Pl3peLzG76E?si=_HRaxO13AKrcxLaa
Dr. Powell testing out our new "Under Desk Reading Bike" in the CMS Learning Commons! He loves it!
These readers browsed and found interesting books in different genres!
Let's show our Tiger spirit during homecoming week with some fun dress up days! September 18th-22nd
All attire must be school appropriate and follow the CMS dress code.
CMS Fall Sports Picture Day is Tuesday, September 12th. Students should be sure to bring uniforms, shoes, etc. and be ready for pictures at the time listed for their sport. Please be sure that your student has a ride waiting when pictures are complete.
Tomorrow, September 8th, is the deadline to turn in all Tiger Discount Card order forms and money. Students should turn in fundraising packet in the front office before homeroom.
FCA will meet in the CMS gym tomorrow morning. There will be a guest speaker and breakfast will be provided.
Reminder that the football game today has been moved to a 5 pm start time due to a JV game at Apalachee. Come out and support your CMS Tigers!
Parents and community,
The teachers at Commerce Middle School have organized an unbelievable event to honor veterans for Veteran's Day this year. It is called Field of Flags and we would love you to help us decorate all of the field in front of CMS with a sea of American Flags for Veteran's Day.
Each flag in the Field of Flags honors a different hero. And behind each flag is a unique story—a story about courage and freedom. A story about sacrifice. A story worth honoring.
This Veterans Day, Commerce Middle School students will set up a field of American flags, all to honor local veterans and raise critical funds to support our ill and injured heroes.
Each flag is a donation of $10 to represent one veteran—and our unwavering commitment to serving all veterans after they’ve sacrificed so much for our country. All donations will raise critical funds to support Disabled American Veterans (DAV) life changing services for veterans in need and their families.
If you would like to "Fly a Flag" for Veteran's Day you can donate at the link below. Each flag is $10 and you can sponsor as many as you wish. Thank you for your support!
https://support.dav.org/campaign/COMMERCE-MIDDLE-SCHOOL
Ms. Hutto's classes discussing safety online, research skills and citing references-they were wonderful!
Parents,
We will be sending home iReady Diagnostic Reports with your child's progress report next week. To better help our parents understand the report I have made a short video going over how to read the report so you can understand how your child is doing overall, in specific areas, and what you can do to help them achieve at grade level. Take some time to watch it prior to getting your child’s reports. My hope is that you can see how CMS is working to grow each child to their fullest potential and what you can do to help us achieve that goal.
https://youtu.be/Pl3peLzG76E
CMS softball rolls on the road to a 16-2 victory over Towns Co. this afternoon! Go Lady Diamond Tigers!
Parents, as many of you know, our school system uses the Marzano Framework to align our instructional practices and work diligently each day to ensure a positive learning experience for our students. We are currently exploring the possibility of applying for Level 1 High Reliability School Status: Safe and Collaborative Culture.
Please take a few minutes and respond to questions regarding the safe and collaborative culture of our schools. We value your input and appreciate all you do to support Commerce City Schools!
https://forms.gle/efQP51WKPWysx89L8
5th Graders using Google Docs, Google Keep and YouTube to learn about Citing References/Bibliography on their upcoming research project. Great job!
This Friday, September 8th is the final day of coverage for those students still under free or reduced eligibility from last school year. Beginning Monday September 11th, those students who were the beneficiaries of free and reduced price meals from the 22/23 school year will begin being charged full price for breakfasts and lunches served at school unless a new application is received, processed and the family qualifies. Questions on eligibility or School Nutrition can be sent to Rich Friedman, School Nutrition Director rich.friedman@commercecityschools.org or 706-336-8963
CMS cross country team showed up and showed out Saturday morning at Athens Christian!
Everyone improved on their time and Brynn Sharpton brought home a top finisher medal in her age group!
Gooooo TIGERS 💛 🖤
Sell those Tiger Discount Cards over the long weekend. The deadline to turn in forms & money has been EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH!
Help us reach our fundraising goal of 1300 cards! We can do this! GO TIGERS!
