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We are in need of volunteers for several different areas for the event to be a success.

We are still in need of donations from businesses or families. If you are interested in sponsoring a tree or would like to make a donation, please click on the google form link no later than 11/17

Pre-sale admission and tree tickets are now available for purchase at this link, a My School Bucks account is not required for ticket purchase

RSVP here

Cimarron 8th grade parents: We know how wonderful your children are but why not let everyone else know by placing an ad in the 2024 yearbook? Congratulating and sending off your 8th grader to high school with a recognition ad in the yearbook has become a tradition here at our school and we just wanted to remind you that the special early bird discounted deadline for submitting your photos and message is next Tuesday, November 21st. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity and especially this chance for the best pricing. For more information and/or to submit your ad, click here

Any person picking up a student must be listed either as a household member or as an emergency contact in the student profile. If someone is picking up your student, and they are not listed as an emergency contact, the student will not be released until we have written permission from a parent, which will cause a delay in the release time. To avoid these delays, please verify your student’s emergency contact list in Infinite Campus by following these steps:

1. click the three horizontal lines in the upper left corner
2. click More at the bottom
   
3. click Demographics
4. When you scroll down under each student profile, you will see the people listed as Non-Household Relationships for your student.
5. If you want to add or remove emergency contacts, please complete this request form. You will receive a confirmation email once a contact has been added or removed.

Please talk with your students about the difference between rude, mean, conflict, and bullying behaviors. More details below.

Between November 27th through December 15th, middle and high school students in Colorado, including ours, will take the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey. Developed by multiple statewide agencies, this survey asks students about their diet and exercise habits, substance use, mental health, and other health topics . Parents and guardians have until December 8th to opt-out if they do not want their student to receive a survey. More information, including a copy of the surveys, FAQs and an informational video, is available HERE.

If you would like to review the survey your student will be taking, that is available HERE.

Don’t want your student to take the survey? Parents must opt their child out if they do not want their child to participate. To opt out please see THIS link.

Could your child be vaping?

E-cigarettes can sometimes be hard to spot, making your job as a parent more challenging. In this video, you will learn how to identify e-cigarette and vaping products. You will also learn of common signs of vaping and nicotine addiction.

Problems always seem to arise more frequently during holiday seasons and these can create stress for everyone involved. Love and Logic believes times like these are opportunities for teaching life’s lessons to kids. To paraphrase an old saying about fishing:

Solve a problem for your children and you give them a solution, teach your children how to solve problems and give them solutions for a lifetime.

If children are going to thrive in our increasingly complex world, they need practice solving as many problems as possible. The following steps are designed to get kids thinking more about their problems than we do.

Step 1: Provide a strong and sincere dose of empathy.
Empathy allows the child to stay calm enough to solve the problem and learn from solving it on their own. Experiment with saying something like: “Oh no. This is a problem. I bet that’s really upsetting.”

Step 2: Hand the problem back.
After you have proven that you care, ask: “What do you think you might do to solve this problem?” Don’t be shocked if the child mumbles, “I don’t know.” Which leads us to the next step.

Step 3: Ask permission to share what “some kids” have tried.
Avoid giving suggestions until you have asked: “Would you like to hear what some other kids have tried?”

Step 4: Provide two or three alternatives for solving the problem.
Remember to avoid resistance by saying: “Some kids decide to ____________. How would that work for you?”

Step 5: Allow the child to solve the problem.
Resist the urge to tell the child which alternative to pick. End the conversation by showing confidence in the child: “Good luck! If anyone can figure it out, I know you can. Let me know how this turns out.”

Registration for 6th & 7th grade Girls Basketball is OPEN in My SchoolBucks. First day of practice is Monday, December 4th. A current sports physical is required in order to participate. More information can be found on the Athletics Site.

We now offer our fans a chance to see scores and stats with the ScoreVision Fan App. Download the app on iphone or android and select Cimarron Middle School.

If you own a business and would like more information on how to get your brand/information on the scoreboard to advertise to our community, please contact Shannon Vaughn at svaughn@dcsdk12.org. If you’d like to read more about sponsorship opportunities, download our brochure here.

Please help support these local businesses who have sponsored Cimarron’s Athletic Department. Click on each image to visit their website today. Thank you so much!

We are always looking for gift card donations of $5 gift cards to support our Be Red card Friday Drawings. Students love Fika, McDonalds, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Berry Blendz, Swirls, Target gift cards.

7th grade is also looking for various small item donations (fidget toys, play dough, other dollar store fun items, silly objects, etc.) for our Friday red card drawing prize bin. Please mention "The 7th grade prize bin," when you drop off.

8th grade is hoping for some additional BeRed Friday drawing donations. We would love any of the items listed here. Thank you so much for your support!

Be RED Store is open!

On behalf of the Be RED/ Sources of Strength committee and the counseling department- THANK YOU for your donations!

The donations we have received so far have been amazing! If you would like to donate, please check out our Amazon Wish List today.

Embark on a fitness journey with Cimarron Middle School staff as we invite you to lace up your running shoes and join us in the highly anticipated Colfax Marathon Race! This is your chance to make a meaningful impact by running for our school during this iconic event. By participating, you'll not only challenge yourself physically but also contribute to the betterment of our educational community. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your fitness journey, this opportunity allows you to run with purpose. Race options include 5K, 10 mile, half marathon, marathon, and the marathon relay (which many CiMS staff will be running.) Join us in fostering a sense of community and supporting the educational endeavors at Cimarron Middle School. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of this fantastic experience. When you register for a race make sure to select Cimarron as your charity partner. Let's run together for education, health, and the joy of making a difference!