CBM News

Dear Cane Bay Families,

As we prepare to send 1st quarter progress reports home this week, I've been reflecting on our work so far and the feedback we've received regarding school safety. I want to express my gratitude to those families who reached out and to our parents who personally shared their perspectives during arrival and dismissal last week.

Two key issues emerged from our discussions: the sharing of student conflicts on social media and our dismissal routines. I hope the information below is helpful for our community.

SAFETY - STUDENT CONDUCT

We are not directly involved in social media discussions, so any information about posts is often indirect. If you have concerns, please contact the school at (843-899-1857) or through Rooms/the BCSD App.

It’s important to note that there are serious consequences for students involved in actions intended to harm others. While we cannot disclose specific disciplinary outcomes, we take such incidents seriously and involve law enforcement and district staff as necessary. We also address the sharing of videos depicting violence on social media, which is why we enforce a strict No Content Creation policy.

Students have access to COBRA CONFIDENTIAL in their grade level Schoology Classrooms to report any concerns, including guidance needs, social-emotional crises, peer conflicts, or dangerous items on campus. Our counseling team will reinforce this tool in upcoming classroom visits.

DISMISSAL

To prevent traffic from backing up onto CB Boulevard, we dismiss cars and buses in waves, followed by walkers and golf carts. This process helps ensure safety as we manage the movement of approximately 1500 students. Golf cart families may choose to wait in the designated area or use the car line, depending on what works best for you.

Athletes are dismissed only when a coach is available, and students from CBM are released an hour before CBH. Those arriving at CBH before dismissal are subject to disciplinary action.

Lastly, please remember that campus hours are from 7:35 AM to 3:35 PM. We do not supervise students outside these hours. Recently, two students were involved in a fight on campus before staff arrived, which highlights the importance of not leaving children unsupervised.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school community safe.

Best regards,
Dr. Carol Bartlett, Principal

Note that SPRING SC Ready Test Reports are being sent home with students and will have been distributed by this coming Friday. Thank you.

September 10th

• Progress Reports will be emailed home
• iREADY Diagnostic Results and Memo sent home with students

September 13th - Back to School Dance

September 19th - Picture Day

September 20th - Half Day for Students (11:40 Dismissal)/ Staff Development PM

September 23 - 27th CBHS Homecoming Week

• CBM Students (Junior Cobras) and Staff will join our high school community in celebrating Spirit Week.
• Monday (9/23) - USA Day; Tuesday (9/24) - Training Day; Wednesday (9/25) - Go for the Gold; Thursday (9/26) - Winners Day Off; Friday (9/27) - Cobra Class Colors.
• Specifics will be shared next week in the SMORE so you can plan ahead!

September 26th - CBHS Homecoming Parade

September 30th - Chorus Concert at CBHS

October 11th - Make Up Day for Delayed Start of School - Details TBA

🎉 Welcome to a New Year at Cane Bay Middle School! 🎉

We’re excited to offer a special opportunity to celebrate your student’s birthday in a big way! For just $25, you can have your student's name displayed on our marquee, with a cheerful "Happy Birthday [First Name, Last Initial]" message.

Here’s how it works:

• The cost is $25 per child for the day you choose.
• Payment is required when you fill out the form.
• For birthdays that fall on weekends or holidays, you can opt for the Friday before or the Monday after.

📅 How to Sign Up: Visit Cane Bay Middle’s front office to fill out the form and submit payment at least 5 days before the requested display date.

Make your child's birthday unforgettable! 🎈

#CaneBayMiddle #BirthdayCelebration #SchoolSpirit

We are excited to announce that the Cane Bay Middle School Robotics Team, the Cobrabots, is gearing up for an incredible season! Our young engineers are ready to take on new challenges, but we need your help to make it happen.

We are seeking donations to cover essential materials, tools, and competition fees. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant impact on our students’ learning experience and helps foster their passion for STEM.

👉 How You Can Help:

• Donate: Any amount helps us reach our goals.
• Share: Spread the word and encourage others to contribute.

Together, we can empower our students to dream big and build amazing robots. Thank you for your support! 💙

#RoboticsTeam #STEM #SupportOurStudents #FutureInnovators#CBM #Cobrabots

Goose Creek High School and Berkeley Center for the Arts are excited to announce that we are holding auditions for county middle school students to be a part of our Fall Musical Mary Poppins! The only requirement is that they are enrolled in a BCSD school in grades 6-8. Any questions can be directed to Dr. Lauren Canfield at Canfieldl@bcsdschools.net. Students wishing to audition should report to the Goose Creek High School Auditorium on Sept 16th.

Student reports for this week's iREADY testing will be distributed to families on September 10th. Letters explaining the reports will be attached for families. We appreciate the HARD WORK and effort our students put into their testing this week!

Please see the link for the DHEC Student Exclusion List for 2024-2025 for your reference.

https://scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/Library/CR-010752.pdf

Students are eligible for dental cleanings through Health Promotion Specialists. To provide consent, please use the link below. Only students who have a consent form completed will be scheduled. The schedule is set once Health Promotion Specialists see how many students are requested. Click here for the Oral Care dental cleanings from Health Promotion Specialists:

The State of South Carolina requires all students in grades 6-8 to receive instruction in reproductive health based on State Standards. This week students received parent notification letters to take home. The letter, attached below, includes information on the curriculum, dates of instruction, teachers, and the process for reviewing class materials.

The letter shares how parents can opt students out of this instruction. The Opt-Out form must be submitted on paper to our front office by September 6th. Students should submit it to their Homeroom teacher and teachers will send them to the office.

As a reminder, our campus policy for outside food: We can not allow DoorDash, Uber Eats, or parents drop offs of fast food deliveries for students.

We make every effort to ensure our materials are created on platforms that support direct translation and other accessibility tools for all of our community members. If you find a feature that does not allow you to access our information, please let us know. Your information helps us get better! Report accessibility concerns to our school secretary, Melissa Fabian, at fabianm@bcsdschools.net