Curtis Chronicles

Cougar families,

The days are flying by as we approach the end of the year. There are still lots of great things happening at CMS! We want to congratulate our Math/Science team for advancing to the state meet and doing so well while they were there! We are super proud of their accomplishments! We also want to congratulate our Track athletes for finishing their season strong. The PTA sponsored dance was a great success and we appreciate you all for the support to chaperone and host the dance! The kids had a great time!

Every year at the end of the year we take our 8th graders on a fun field day to Pinstack to have some fun with their friends and enjoy the last days of middle school together. That trip will be on May 22 and you’ll be getting a parent letter and permission form soon. We will also be distributing yearbooks that afternoon for students who purchased yearbooks.

Collin College is offering some great summer camps for grades 7-12. Take a look: Summer Camps 2023 - Collin College

Important Dates:

April 25 – Reading STAAR

April 27 – Social Studies STAAR

May 2 – Science STAAR

May 9 – Math STAAR and Algebra I EOC

May 12 and 15 – End of Year MAP testing

May 16 – Spring Pictures

May 22 – 8th grade field trip

May 23-25 - Final Exams

May 26 – Last day of School- early release at 12:35

We hope everyone has a great week!

Sonya Pitcock

Principal, Curtis Middle School

Allen ISD

Sonya.Pitcock@allenisd.org

972-727-0340

7th and 8th grade parents: Course selection preview window April 17-24: This will provide students and parents with a look at courses they selected as well as courses they qualified and/or applied for. This is what will be used to create their schedule. No changes will be allowed after April 24th. Please be on the lookout for an email April 17 with more information.

8th grade parents: 4 year plans and Endorsement Selection are due no later than April 24th. Emails have been sent to families who have not completed these required items.

April 14: PTA Membership Meeting

April 15: EarthFest & Market @ Allen ISD STEAM Center

April 25: STAAR Reading 7th and 8th

April 27: STAAR Social Studies 8th

May 2: STAAR Science

May 9: STAAR Math – 7th, 8th and Algebra EOC

May 12: PTA Membership Meeting

May 16: Spring Pictures

May 22: 8th Grade Trip

May 23-May 26: Final Exams

May 26: Last Day of School!!

The Standing Rules committee has some proposed changes to our governing documents. Click the image to review the recommendations and attend the membership meeting on 4/14 at 10:00am to vote on the proposed changes. All members welcome at the meeting.

April & May Copy Room helpers - https://curtisptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/98199

Please be sure you have completed your annual Allen ISD volunteer application and background check in order to volunteer. CLICK HERE for application.

Curtis MS has started a “DADS CLUB” for any male figure who would like to help out on campus.

Please see sign up for available times and description of duties. All volunteers must have their annual AISD background check completed, visit: https://www.allenisd.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=214

Here is a link to the sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094ca5aa23a2f4c52-dads#/

Any specific questions, please contact Anthony Arnold: Anthony.arnold@allenisd.org

Thank you for your willingness to help!

CMS PTA is pleased to once again offer our business sponsorship program. Curtis PTA would like to invite community businesses to show support for our staff, students and community by making a financial contribution to our PTA for the 2022-23 school year. PTA strives to make every child’s potential a reality.

There are two contribution levels for you to consider.

Red Level, $100

• Your logo and link to your website on CurtisCougarPTA.org from now through June 30, 2023.
• Be included in the end-of-year thank you email.

Black Level, $250

• Your logo and link to your website on CurtisCougarPTA.org from now through June 30, 2023.
• Be included in the end-of-year thank you email.
• 1 Thank you in our campus-wide newsletter that goes out to all families.
• 1 Thank you and shout out with a link to your website on our Curtis PTA Facebook page.

CLICK HERE for more details or email Ways & Means

Log onto the Kroger website or stop by the customer service desk at any Kroger. Link your Kroger rewards card to Curtis Middle School.

Kroger Community Rewards

Our school code is XX655.

We are so close to hitting our 2022-2023 goal for PTA membership & be eligible for the Early Bird Achievement award. Take a moment & join our fabulous Curtis Middle school PTA.

Join the many families of Curtis and support the students and staff by being a member at https://curtisptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/195134

When adults volunteer, all students benefit! There are many opportunities for parents and community members to get involved! Your help is needed! Complete the Volunteer Opportunities interest form and we will be in touch with you.

https://curtisptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/92334

Your donation brings programs and opportunities to all students and staff of Curtis throughout the year! Donate here: https://curtisptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/195135

Volunteers who work with AISD student groups and organizations will need to complete a volunteer application. These groups include, but are not limited to, PTA organizations, booster clubs, cheerleading squads, dance squads (athletic and fine arts) and any other AISD student organizations where adults will be working with students other than their own children at AISD sponsored events.

Click on this link to fill out the volunteer application: https://www.allenisd.org/Page/214

Allen ISD Council of PTAs Citizenship Awards are given out to volunteers who give their time and effort to support our schools. These individuals are nominated because they go above and beyond what is expected and make a difference for our children.

Please use the following link to nominate one of the many people who help the Curtis Middle School community. You may nominate as many people as you would like and as often as you would like.

The Google Form will stay active all school year.
https://forms.gle/ZwyfvFEM6yVbjD4A8

PTA Facebook Page

PTA Website

Email: communications@curtiscougarpta.org
Website: https://www.allenisd.org/curtisms
Location: 1530 Rivercrest Boulevard, Allen, TX, USA
Phone: 972-727-0340
Twitter: @CurtisCougars