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Central Middle School
Golden Cobras
Striking Success
From the Principal…….
April 2015
Mission Statement
Dear Parents,
2
Withdrawal Procedures
Security
Cell Phone /Texting
3
Blackboard
Early Pick-Up
French News
45
Immunizations (new)
67
Spanish Immunizations
Parent Link
Spanish Parent Link
89
“Little Mermaid” Drama
perormance
10
Home/School Connections
11
16
STHS Athletics Information
Night
CAT-South Summer Camp &
Application
April Calendar
As Spring approaches so
do thoughts of exciting
events such as our Drama
performances, April 9, 10,
and 11, Band and String
concerts May 28, Chorus
concert June 3, Dance
club performance May 20,
the 8th grade celebrations, and numerous field
trips. Be sure to read the
PTSA Blast and check
your email for upcoming
events at Central Middle
School.
April 10 is the last day of
the marking period. The
report cards will be distributed on April 21. As students enter their fourth
and final marking period
on April 13, it is a good
time to remind them to
stay focused. Their social
life, team sports and end
of the year events become
huge distracters. It is important that both home
and school are encouraging students to make good
choices.
We have just completed
our registration for the
2015-2016 school year.
Thank you to everyone
who returned their forms
on time. Our staffing has
been adjusted to our enrollment and we are presently building the new
master schedule.
Every effort is made
to honor all encore
choices , however
there may have to be
some adjustment to
balance students
across the encore
schedule for morning
and afternoon sections. Unfortunately
when a class is only
offered in the morning
or afternoon we cannot always accommodate students 1st, 2nd
or 3rd choices. We
will notify students
and parents of any
adjustment we make.
Schedules will be
available to students
on their first day of
school August.25.
The sixth graders will
get theirs on their first
day August 24
The eighth graders
are reminded that office referrals or suspensions from school
will disqualify them
from attending the
end of the year eighth
grade celebrations.
Planning is underway
for our eighth grade
celebrations. The
eighth grade teachers
will be planning
awards ceremonies
and other events after
spring break.
Volume 38, Issue 9
Eighth grade parents
should be on the look out
for more information to
come.
The counselors are working with teams and parents to support students
in danger of failing this
year. Our goal is to have
no child fail any grade
while in middle school. A
failure in middle school
significantly decreases a
students chances of
graduating from high
school. Working together
we can prevent failure.
Please contact your
child’s counselor if you
have concerns about
your child.
I hope you will check our
calendar on the school
website for upcoming
events. Our students
give quality performances and I encourage you
to come out and support
the arts at Central Middle
this spring.
Sincerely,
Millie Beall
Principal
[email protected]
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From the Guidance Office….
Just a reminder that if
you will be transferring out of Central Middle over the summer or not going on to South River High School next year,
please contact Mrs. Donnelly in the Guidance office prior to
the final week of school. You will need to withdraw and obtain transfer papers for your new enrollment.
All Parents and Visitors must have a government issued ID in hand upon entrance to our building.
NO exceptions!
Our Mission
All Students will
achieve high levels
of performance on
quality standards
through active
engagement in
instruction tailored
to their needs and
interests.
Video Camera System/V-Soft School Security
CMS is equipped with a video
camera system. It covers selected interior and exterior public portions of the building/
grounds.
It is NOT monitored constantly,
but is monitored during emergency situations. During events
when the safety or security of
students may be in question,
authorized personnel from local, state or federal police or
fire emergency units may be
given access to view images
projected on the camera system. If you have any questions
about the system, you should
call the supervisor of School
Security at 410-222-5083.
V-Soft by Raptor Ware…..
When you visit our
school you will be
asked to present a government/state issued
photo ID (i.e Driver’s
License) to a staff person in
the school office. The ID will be
scanned and the following information collected: your photo,
name and date of birth. This
information will be utilized to
check you in, create an ID
badge, and compare your information against sexual offender
databases throughout the
county.
If your name appears on the list
or you refuse to allow the use
of your ID, you will NOT be allowed access to the school.
You will also be asked to check
out with the office upon leaving. The information will not be
shared outside of the school
and is kept on a secure server.
Your assistance in keeping students safe is appreciated.
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Central Middle School
REMINDER FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
If your student feels ill during the school day, please let them know to
report to the Health Room (located near the main office). The Health
Room staff will assess the student and then call a parent. Students are
not allowed to use their cell phones in the classroom for texting or
any other purpose.
Blackboard
Check Blackboard often and stay informed
www.aacps.org (Anne Arundel County’s homepage)
.
username: centralms (all lowercase and all one word)
.
Type in the password: cobras (all lowercase)
If you are picking your student up early,
please arrive before 2:30.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Introduction to French 7th grade students survived the frenzy of
Winter Carnival in Quebec and Mardi Gras in New Orleans! Many demonstrated excellent prior knowledge about the holiday while many others
showed exemplary learning by the amount of “throws” (beads) they
earned.
Students have wrapped up café vocabulary with Michelin star menus. We have been marking time by telling time, using the calendar, discovering holidays, learning the seasons and weather as we close out the
third marking period. Students have been relying on many already established English skills as they master these new French concepts and vocabulary. Students who may feel they need an extra boost should be attending Help Days on Tuesdays afterschool! Remember, help is also just a
click away at the textbook website at https://my.hrw.com Enter your
special password and choose a unite to explore! Need extra credit? Keep
your eyes and ears open for French opportunities!
French 1 8th grade
students took to
heart the Mardi Gras
motto
“Laissez les bons temps rouler!” (Let the
good times roll!). Thanks to Alissa Burkhart and
Alexis Owens (period 3) and Emily Vining and Lucy
Galvin (period 6), we had enough King’s cake to
crown the royals Queen Alexis Owens and King
James DuBois (pd. 3) and Queen Hannah Brown
and King Ryan Jones (pd. 6)! The Royals ruled the Mardi Gras mania
game, and the royal subjects were pushed to the limit to share their Carnival knowledge! Their treasure of beads marks their playful revelry!
Students have finished puzzling about their personalities and possessions and are going places with unit 5 vocabulary! They have explored
their own houses and communities and have ventured out into the towns
to discover some of the high speed transports of France! Students can continue to practice on their textbook website at
https://my.hrw.com . Enter your special password and choose a
unite to explore. Keep an eye out for French Spring fashions!
What do Zydeco music plus
le Hoogie Boogie dance make? Cajun Mardi
Gras fun for everyone! With Mrs. Yuan’s King CupCakes, Queen Lindsay
Robertson and King Franky Reicherter were crowned and were the overseers of the Royal dance-a-thon! All members earned throws, doubloons,
or boas from the “Royal Drawing” along with other Cajun party favors!
We are continuing our College Chateaucoin exchange as we draw
ever closer to our French Week spring extravaganza! Our creativity is
starting to heat up as Spring approaches! Watch out CMS!
La Révolution—La Solution
French Week: April 20-24, 2015
Join the fight in the “Quarter Wars” at lunch!
PARENT DONATIONS ALSO WELCOMED!
Sponsored by Mrs. Yuan and the Cercle français
ONE DROP is an initiative of Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque
du Soleil. He is a strong believer that the Arts can help change the
world. This non-governmental organization was founded in Montréal, Canada in 2007. The purpose is to develop access-to-water and
sanitation projects in countries around the world where water is lacking and to help raise awareness among individuals and communities
on water-related issues to adopt sound habits for managing this precious resource for future generations.
Currently One Drop initiatives are running in Nicaragua, Honduras, Haiti, El Salvador, India, and Burkina Faso. Since Cirque du
Soleil pays for all administrative costs, 100% of donations to One
Drop go to these projects!
For ONE DROP, harnessing the creativity of artists and communities to underline the importance of water is second nature! Water inspires artists who, in turn, inspire communities. A work of art
can stimulate the imagination, suggest innovative solutions and unite
people dealing with a particular issue.
Water unites us all. ONE DROP seeks to be an agent of change
and influence in the world.
To donate and for more info please visit
http://www.onedrop.org
Be the drop that causes a ripple effect!
“Commitment is an act, not a word.” —Jean-Paul Sartre
NEW VACCINE REQUIREMENT
FOR SEVENTH GRADERS
PREPARE YOUR STUDENT FOR THE NEW
SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
ATTENTION PARENTS
NEW IMMUNIZATION REQUREMENTS FOR 7TH GRADE!
These required vaccines should be administered at age 11:
MCV4 (Meningococcal) &
Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
CALL YOUR DOCTOR TO MAKE SURE YOUR 7TH GRADER IS UP-TO-DATE.
BRING A COPY OF YOUR CHILD’S VACCINATIONS TO YOUR SCHOOL NURSE TO SHOW PROOF.
STUDENTS WITHOUT PROOF WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND SCHOOL.
NUEVO REQUISITO DE VACUNAS
PARA LOS ALUMNOS DEL SÉPTIMO GRADO
PREPARE A SU ESTUDIANTE PARA LOS NUEVOS
REQUISITOS DE VACUANAS DE SU ESCUELA
ATENCIÓN PADRES
¡NUEVO REQUISITO DE VACUNAS PARA EL 7mo GRADO!
Estas vacunas son necesarias y deben ser administradas a los 11 años:
MCV4 (Meningocócica) Y
Tdap (tétanos, difteria, tos ferina)
LLAME A SU MÉDICO PARA ASEGURARSE DE QUE SU ESTUDIANTE ESTÁ AL DĺA
COMO PRUEBA DE QUE ESTÁ AL DĺA DEBE DE TRAER UNA COPIA DE LAS VACUNAS DE SU
HIJO/A A LA ENFERMERA DE SU ESCUELA
LOS ESTUDIANTES SIN PRUEBAS NO SE LES PERMITIRÁ ASISTIR A LA ESCUELA
Parent Link
Connecting You and Your Child to Information on Our Journey to Greatness
If parents want to give their children a gift, the best thing they can do is to
teach their children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy
effort, and keep on learning. - Carol Dweck –
April 2015
SPRING!!
To Family Health & Wellness
A Huge
Thank You!!
Watch for further information.
to all
AACPS Volunteers
during this
Volunteer Appreciation Month of April
and ALL year ‘round!!
Over 30 Links to Online Resources
Go to the New
The more we
read, the
more we know.
Dr. Seuss
Parent Wellness Resources

A Healthy Sampling of What You’ll Find:
Healthy Body & Healthy Mind: Learn about
immunizations, the importance of sleep, and links to
Anne Arundel County services and agencies.
Recipes and Tips for Healthy Eating: Explore the
topics Meals on a Budget, Healthy Snacks, and Packing
Healthy Lunches.
Get Active & Moving! Links for active lifestyles in Anne
Arundel County such as sports leagues and community
places and programs to stretch and play.
Engaging in Your Community: Find more activities
through links for Recreation & Parks, community
gardening, boating and volunteering.
Visit AACPS Health & Wellness for more information
and resources.
AACPS Health
& Wellness
Volunteer of the Month
March 2015
Lee Derrick
Southern High School
… for inspiring local business partners to develop a
dynamic college and career resource program.
To nominate outstanding volunteers for the AACPS
Volunteer of the Month Award, email
[email protected]
Office of School &
Family Partnerships
AACPS TV Programs:
Comcast and Broadstripe Channel 96, & Verizon
Channel 36
Parent Connection, Parents’ Corner, World View
Nuestra Comunidad (Our Community), and
¡Charlemos Juntos! (Let’s Chat)
Published by:
The Office of School & Family Partnerships
410-222-5414; [email protected]
Parent Link
Conectándolo a Ud. y a su Hijo a la Información en Nuestro Camino a la Grandeza
Si los padres quieren darles un regalo a sus hijos, lo mejor que pueden hacer
es enseñarles a sus hijos a amar los retos, ser intrigado por errores, disfrutar
de esfuerzo y seguir aprendiendo. - Carol Dweck -
Abril 2015
¡PRIMAVERA!!
Para Salud y Bienestar de su Familia
Muchas
¡Gracias!
Watch for further information.
a todos
Voluntarios de AACPS
durante este
Reconocimiento de Voluntarios del mes
de Abril y todo el año!!
Más de 30 Enlaces de Recursos en Línea
Vayas a la nueva
Parent Wellness Resources (Recursos de
Bienestar para los Padres)
Una Muestra Saludable de lo que Pueden Encontrar:
Mente Sana y Cuerpo Sano: Aprender acerca de las vacunas,
la importancia del sueño y enlaces a servicios y agencias del
Condado de Anne Arundel.
Recetas y Consejos para Comer Saludable: Explorar los
temas de las Comidas en un Presupuesto, Meriendas
Saludables y Empaquen Almuerzos Saludables.
¡Manténganse Activo y Moviendose! Enlaces para los estilos
de vida activos en el Condado de Anne Arundel como ligas
deportivas y lugares en la comunidad y programas para
estirarse y jugar.
Involucrarse en su Comunidad: Encuentren más actividades a
través de enlaces para Parques y Recreación, jardinería en la
comunidad, canotaje y voluntariado.
Visite AACPS Health & Wellness (Salud y Bienestar de
AACPS) para más información y recursos.
Salud y Bienestar
de AACPS
En cuanto más
leemos,
más sabemos.
Dr. Seuss

Voluntario del Mes
Marzo 2015
Lee Derrick
Escuela Secundaria Southern
…por inspirar a los socios locales a desarrollar un
programa dinámico de recursos de carrera y
Universidad
Para nominar voluntarios excepcionales al Premio Voluntario
de Mes de AACPS escriba a [email protected]
Oficina de Relaciones
entre la Escuela y la
Familia
Programas en AACPS TV:
Comcast y Broadstripe Canal 96, y Verizon Canal 36
Parent Connection, Parents’ Corner, World View
Nuestra Comunidad (Our Community), and
¡Charlemos Juntos! (Let’s Chat)
Publicado por:
La Oficina de Relaciones entre la escuela y la Familia
410-222-5414; [email protected]
SOUTH RIVER ATHLETICS
8TH GRADE PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
THURSDAY MAY 28TH
6PM
SOUTH RIVER HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
 NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION
 FALL ATHLETIC TRYOUT DATES
 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT EXPECTATIONS
 SUMMER WORKOUT SCHEDULES
CAT-South Summer Camp 2015
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received at school
APPLICATION
StudentName________________________________________________________________________________
Home address ___________________________ City___________________ State________ Zip_______________
Gender:
Female
Male
Grade of Student in Fall of 2015________________________________________
School attending in Fall of 2015 ___________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name _____________________________ Home/Cell Phone _____________________________
Mother/Guardian Work Phone______________________ Father/Guardian Work Phone______________________
Name and Phone to contact in case of an emergency__________________________________________________
Does this student have any health limitations/allergies that the staff needs to be aware of? ___________________
All career camp classes are held at
THE CENTER OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY SOUTH
211 Central Avenue East, Edgewater, MD 21037
Given the popularity of some classes, please prioritize your choices of interest.
Rate choices #1 (highest interest) to #5 (lowest interest).
Camp 2015 Course Selections
Please indicate your preference:
Carpentry_____
Cisco Networking Academy_____
Cosmetology_____
Academy of Health_____
Culinary Arts_____
Marine Repair Technology_____
Welding_____
Mail this portion
Keep this portion for your information
CAMP DATES/TIMES_____ June 29 through July 2, 2015. 8:00am to 1:30 pm.
REGISTRATION_________ Mail completed application, with check or Money Order (No Cash) payable to:
CAT-South, ATTN: Summer Camp, 211 Central Avenue East, Edgewater, MD 21037
FEE__________________ $150.00 (includes lab activities for 2 classes). FEE MUST BE INCLUDED WITH
th
APPLICATION OR STUDENT WILL NOT BE REGISTERED FOR CLASSES. No refunds after June 13 .
CONFIRMATION________ Students will be notified by mail of their class selections by June 8, 2015
FOR MORE INFORMATION call 410-956-5900 to request additional information on our programs.
Application should be postmarked by May 16, 2015. NOTE: This camp experience is for middle school children. Students must be entering the
7th, 8th or 9th grades in fall 2015 school year: Checks/ money orders will be returned if the student is not accepted in the course.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability unrelated in nature and extent so as to
reasonably preclude performance. For more information, contact The Office of investigations, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, (410) 222-5286; TDD (410) 222-5500.
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
CMS Cobras
Striking Success!
April 2015
Sun
221 Central
Ave E.
Edgewater,
MD 21037
410-956-5800
Fax:
410-956-1266
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Mon
Tue
30 March
Red A
Spring
Break
Begins
6
Spring
Break Ends
Red—A 7 Yellow B 8
12 Yellow A 13
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
4
Blue A 9
Red B 10
11
2 Hr Early
Dismissal
Blue B 14
Red A 15 Yellow B 16
Blue A 17
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Red A 23 Yellow B 24
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Beginning 4th
Marking Pd
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Red B 20 Yellow A 21 Blue B 23
Report Card
Distribution
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Blue A 27
Red B 28 Yellow A 29 Blue B 30
2 Hr Early
Dismissal