Principal's Corner; Ms. Sonya Pitcock
Happy New Year, Curtis Families!
We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and new year! We have picked right back up where we left off and are so happy to see kids back with us at school! Here are a few reminders for this semester:
- Students’ phones are to be kept in their backpacks during the day. Students using their phones without permission will have their phones collected and after the first time, parents will have to come pick them up. More times than not, students getting messages are from their parents. We know plans for afternoon pick up change and other information needs to be shared with kids, but please make sure you send those messages at or after 3:30.
- If you arrive to school after 8:15, it is highly likely that your child will not make it all the way to their classroom before the tardy bell at 8:20. If you are dropping off after 8:15 please drop students at the front door so they can get in and get a late pass for class.
- If you are allowing your students to come to after school events such as basketball games, we ask that students are picked up in a timely manner. We always ask students to call or text parents at the half time of the last game so you have time to get to the school to pick them up when the games end. Also, if students leave campus to go to Celebration Park, with your permission, they are not allowed back into games or back on campus and need to be picked up from the park. We cannot monitor students coming and going and if you allow them to go to the park, they are no longer under our supervision at school. We are reviewing these expectations with students as well, but wanted parents to know.
In other news, we have MAP testing this week on Tuesday, Jan 10 and Wednesday, Jan 11 so please make sure your child brings their charged Chromebook to school both days for testing. MAP testing gives us an indication of the growth your child has made so far in the year and what work we need to continue to do with them to make sure they reach their goals. We expect students to try their best, but it is not something to stress about or study for. Students will have alternate lunch times on these two testing days, so lunch drop offs will not be accepted.
Class of 2027 received information about the Lowery incoming freshman meetings this week. We encourage everyone to attend either the Curtis MS night, or one of the other nights to get the important information about courses for next year. Those meetings are from 6-8 PM on Jan 10, 11 or 12. You can attend any night. Lowery will be going over information with students here at school as well to help them get started on choosing classes for next year. Tracks teachers have already been talking with students and brainstorming what they might be interested in as well. Courses selection will be due on January 30 for incoming freshman for the 23-24 school year.
Jan 16 is a student and staff holiday.
Love Week – It is the 42nd annual Love Week from 2/13- 2/17. Please take a look at the events scheduled for these weeks and plan to participate in any way you can!
Love Week Intro Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YMogqym__0gcf5HI8Myrue_zOf1Gp0H3/view?usp=sharing
Love Week T-shirt Orders (close on January 20th, pre-orders ONLY) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LuXDpqsFSIsmUXVjB06LnbDxcbSIh70E/view?usp=sharing
We look forward to continuing to work with you and your students this semester. Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns anytime.
Sincerely,
Sonya Pitcock
Principal, Curtis Middle School
Allen ISD
972-727-0340
COUNSELORS CORNER!
With 4 year plans and course selection upon us, make sure to attend the College and Career Readiness Parent University on January 10th!
University of North Texas will provide a panel of professionals in enrollment, academic support and career services. The panel will be available to chat and answer your college and career questions.
Click here for more information https://www.allenisd.org/Page/62417
Upcoming Events
January 10: Allen ISD Parent University: College and Career Readiness
January 16: Student & Staff Holiday
January 20: PTA Membership Meeting
January 31: Allen ISD Parent University: Parenting and Restorative Practices
February 7: Raising Cane's night!
February 20-21: Student & Staff Holiday
February 25: Allen Eagle Run
March 3: Early Release
Volunteers Needed - Copy Room Helpers!
January, February & March 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.
Allen Eagle Run
Mark your calendars for the 15th Annual Allen Eagle Run on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
The Allen ISD Eagle Run, hosted by the Foundation For Allen Schools, has become a true community tradition. The race benefits the Foundation For Allen Schools and the Allen ISD PTA Council. All proceeds directly fund educational classroom grants, teacher support and student scholarships, along with Allen PTA programs and campus projects!
The 2023 Eagle Run involves your choice of a
(1) a Fun Run/Walk (1 mile)
(2) 5K Run/Walk on a USATF Certified Course
(3) A Sleep in Entry (for those who simply want the shirt
(4) A Virtual Race- perfect for anyone who wants to run but cannot be with us in person on race day. Virtual Racers can complete their race from wherever they live!
Early Bird Registration is open for $25 so act fast. Prices will increase on February 3, 2023.
For more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Allen/AllenEagleRun2021
Be sure to select Curtis Middle School when registering!
CALLING ALL DAD'S!
Curtis MS has started a “DAD'S 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!
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Please encourage grandparents, neighbors, and friends to support Curtis PTA by shopping through AmazonSmile too.
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Log onto the Kroger website or stop by the customer service desk at any Kroger. Link your Kroger rewards card to Curtis Middle School.
Our school code is XX655.
Join the Curtis PTA- Become a Member now!
Join the many families of Curtis and support the students and staff by being a member at https://curtisptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/195134
Curtis PTA Volunteers - Get Involved!
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.
Calling all Parents - we need your help!
Parents - we are seeking your support! If you attend a Curtis Middle School football or volleyball game, we would love to leverage the great photos that are captured to showcase in our CMS 2022-2023 yearbook.
Please email your pictures directly to stacy.trotter@allenisd.org
Allen ISD Volunteer Application
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
Know an amazing volunteer?
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
Curtis Middle School PTA
Email: communications@curtiscougarpta.org
Website: https://www.allenisd.org/curtisms
Location: 1530 Rivercrest Boulevard, Allen, TX, USA
Phone: 972-727-0340
Twitter: @CurtisCougars