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News and events
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September 22, 2023
Battle of the Books
The kick-off meeting is THIS Wednesday, September 27, during CORE in the IMC. Sign up anytime before that by filling out a sheet in the IMC or across from room 219. If you already have a team of three, great! If not, no worries...sign up anyway and teams can be formed throughout the year. There is no cost to join, and all books will be checked out through the school library. Monthly meetings take place during CORE. See Mrs. Simon in room 219 or Mrs. Aaron in the IMC with any questions.
Want more info? Click here to visit the Battle of the Books website, where you can find the book list, meeting dates, and a link to sign up your team electronically.
CRMS Spirit Wear
National Bus Poster Contest Winner!
The national organizations representing student transportation are pleased to announce Avrie Siedschlag as the overall winner of the 2022-23 National School Bus Safety Poster Contest, an initiative sponsored by National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT), National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS), National School Transportation Association (NSTA), Blue Bird, IC Bus, and Thomas Built Buses.
The theme for this year’s contest was “Safely Rolling to my Destination.” Siedschlag’s artwork best depicts this year’s theme by using creativity to communicate an important message meant to inspire and inform the education community. Siedschlag showcases the importance of following safety protocols throughout the ride to the ultimate destination for all children, the school building.
Poster Contest judges based their votes on safety impact, originality, artistic quality, and visual impact. Siedschlag’s artwork received the most votes to win 1st place and overall winner among entries from 5 divisions with posters submitted from 22 different states, and it will be showcased during this year’s National School Bus Safety Week, October 16 – 20, 2023. Congratulations Avrie!
Community Education update
Try to improve your aim at our Archery Class.
Or learn how to responsibly take care of others with a Babysitting Lessons and Safety Training class. It's a B.L.A.S.T.!
And think of the fun you can have outthinking your friends playing each other in Strategy Board Games hosted by Ms. Stephens.
Don't miss a beat with Drum Lessons.
Or practice your chops with Intro to Martial Arts.
This one will help you get fit with Weight Training and Conditioning.
Last but not least, there is mention of a spooky school event in the near future. So be on your best behavior for this THRILLER!
Health Office Updates
If your child has an injury or illness that may require them to limit their participation in physical education class, a note from a parent/guardian must be brought to health services before restrictions can be implemented. If your child needs restrictions for longer than 3 days, a note from your child’s physician explaining necessary restrictions is required.
If a student has an oral temperature of 100 degrees or higher, the student must stay home for a minimum of 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal without fever reducing medication; if student has vomited or had diarrhea, the student must stay home until a minimum of 24 hours after the last episode; if student has had any rash that may be disease-related or the cause is unknown, check with family physician before sending the student to school.
If student is ill, please call the absence line daily to report illness at (763)506-4806.
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