Curtis Chronicles

Cougar Families,

I want to start our newsletter this week by bragging on your kids. While testing is not anyone’s favorite thing to do, and most of us it’s our LEAST favorite thing to do, your kids took testing in stride! They did their best and were patient with the process. They followed directions, took their time, brought charged Chromebooks, and tried their best. We have one last day to test and that’s tomorrow, April 30th. We expect them to finish strong tomorrow and we know they will! Thank you for your support of your kids at home!

We have a busy end of year so here are some important dates:

May 7 – MAP testing

May 9 – MAP Testing

May 10 - Spring Pictures

May 10 – Spring Dance

May 13 – Pinstack Trip (8th grade eligible students)

May 13 – Yearbook Distribution

May 13 – NJHS Induction Ceremony

May 20-23 – Final Exams

May 23 – Chromebook Collection

As we get closer to the end of the year, the counselors and teachers are reaching out to anyone who may need summer school information. Please be sure to respond promptly to their communication so we can make sure the students are taken care of for summer needs.

Parent University is a program designed for parents and caregivers to receive training, information, and resources on relevant topics aimed to help develop the skills needed to implement positive parenting practices. Please take a minute to provide feedback on Parent University so that we can make next year's classes even better!

https://forms.gle/MhLGtfFhDLmLn17RA

Looking ahead to 24-25!!

Parent Cougar Camp – July 25 from 6:00 - 7:30

Meet the Coaches – August 1 from 6:00 – 7:00

Meet the Teacher – August 5 – 8th grade from 3:00 – 5:00; 7th grade from 5:30 – 7:30

First Day of School – August 7

Sincerely,

Sonya Pitcock

Principal

Curtis Middle School

Registration is open April 23-May 6.

Learn more and sign up here (under “Incoming 8th Grade Students 2024-2025”).

April 30: STAAR (Math) - 7th & 8th grade

May 2: Allen Football Blue & White

May 5: PTA Membership Meeting

May 7: MAP testing

May 7: Swim & Dive Informational Meeting

May 8: PinStack Spirit night (Allen)

May 8 - May 15: Teacher & Staff Appreciation week

May 9: MAP testing

May 10: Rough Riders night!

May 10: Spring photos

May 10: Last School Dance

May 13: Pinstack Trip (8th grade eligible students)

May 13: Yearbook Distribution

May 13: NJHS Induction Ceremony

May 20-23: Final Exams

May 23: Chromebook Collection

May 24: Last Day of School

August 2: Lowery LiftOff for incoming 9th graders

The CMS Spring Dance is on Friday, May 10th from 7-9pm. We need lots of volunteers to make it a success. Moms, dad, grandparents and other adult family members are all welcome. Volunteers will be needed to sell tickets during lunch on 4/29 - 5/3 and on the night of the dance starting at 6:45pm, to keep the kids safe while they are hanging out at Curtis.

Sign Up Here to Volunteer!

In addition to tickets being sold during lunch (April 29 - May 3), we are offering a chance to buy tickets online by credit card. Advanced tickets are $10.00 and $12.00 at the door.

Click here to purchase tickets online. Tickets will be available for purchase online until May 8.

Curtis Middle School PTA
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
5-8pm
PINSTACK Allen!

Here’s how it will work:

On the night of your event, your friends, family and supporters will need to mention Curtis Middle School PTA at the bowl desk when purchasing their lane. They will pay as they normally would for their bowling & shoe rental and anything else (food, beverages, game cards, etc.) they may purchase during the night and 100% of bowl lane time purchased will be donated back to your organization!

Teacher & Staff Appreciation week is fast approaching! We have some fun and delicious meals and snacks planned for our amazing Curtis Staff. If you would like to donate any items for Teacher Appreciation Week, please take a look at the sign up genius below. Directions for drop off are included in the link. Thank you for supporting our Curtis Staff!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948A4AD22A0FDC52-49276887-teacher

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 2023-24 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, 2024.
• 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, 2024.
• 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.

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/register-volunteer

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