Parent Teacher Conferences are just under two weeks away! We are excited to see you all on September 19th and 21st here at Cimarron. This round of conferences will include both an open house portion and schedule conferences. Open house will take place from 5:15-7:00 PM on both nights.
PTO is also looking for families to sign up to help provide staff with dinner on both of those nights. Please click here to show you support today!
As you may be aware, our school and our district uses iReady as our interim assessment tool to track students’ growth and progress. This is a message to let you know that if you are interested in purchasing the iReady instructional feature for your student for this school year, you may do so in MySchoolBucks. The cost is $20.25 for math and $20.25 for reading for a total of $40.50 for those who wish to purchase both subjects. However, parents may elect to purchase only one subject if they choose.
The i-Ready instructional feature can be a great supplement to their in person instruction and help students growth and achievement in math and/or reading. We recommend no more than 45 minutes a week for this intervention/support. This is a web based feature so it can easily be done from home as long as there is internet access.
Please make this decision no later than Friday September 22nd so we can get this feature set up for those who wish to have it. If you have any questions about this option, feel free to contact Priyanka Graten, at the email address below:
Sincerely,
CIMS Leadership
It’s Physical Fitness Testing Time in Wellness
Physical education is a crucial part of a well-rounded education that aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. One of the key components of physical education programs in schools is Fitnessgram testing.
What is Fitnessgram Testing? Fitnessgram testing is a comprehensive fitness assessment program designed to evaluate and monitor the physical fitness levels of students in physical education classes. Developed by The Cooper Institute, this program assesses various components of physical fitness, including aerobic capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
The Purpose of Testing:
Assessment of Health Status: Fitnessgram testing provides an objective measure of a student's overall physical health and fitness. It helps identify areas of strength and areas that may need improvement, offering a clear picture of their current health status.
Motivation and Goal Setting: By receiving feedback on their fitness levels, students are motivated to set personal fitness goals. These goals can be specific and realistic, encouraging students to strive for better health and fitness.
Physical Education Program Improvement: Fitnessgram data can be aggregated at the school or district level, enabling educators to evaluate the effectiveness of their physical education programs. This data-driven approach can lead to program enhancements to better meet students' needs.
Long-Term Health Benefits: The ultimate goal of Fitnessgram testing is not just to pass a test but to encourage lifelong physical activity. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to maintain a healthy lifestyle beyond their school years.
Inclusivity and Personalization: Fitnessgram testing takes into account individual differences. It acknowledges that not all students will have the same fitness levels but encourages each student to work towards their own personal best.
The Festival of Trees committee is looking for a couple of volunteers who would be willing to help solicit donations for the Festival of Trees!
We will provide you with all the information you need and businesses to contact. The more donations we have, the more successful the event will be.
Please reach out to Jessica at fletch645@live.com if interested.
** If you know any businesses who would want to donate a decorated tree or would be interested in donating a gift card, gift basket, or monetary donation please contact Jessica.
Donations Needed: Please drop off all donations at the front office. We appreciate you!
We are also looking for $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 looking for donations of the following items for our Friday red card drawings:
ankle bracelets, Pura Vida bracelets, croc charms, and candy bars.
They can be purchased directly from the Amazon wish list linked below and shipped directly to the school or can be dropped off with security. Please mention 8th grade prizes if you drop them off. Thanks in advance for your support.
