Curtis Chronicles

January 29, 2024

Welcome from Curtis Principal, Sonya Pitcock

Cougar Families,

Thank you to our wonderful support from you this year. We have loved partnering with you to support your kids academically, socially and behaviorally. We had a great MS Expo Night as we gear up for course selection and we are already planning for next year!

Advanced Academics: Do you have questions about Advanced Academics opportunities for your student? Learn more about course offerings, access an FAQ, and watch a presentation detailing secondary Advanced Academics information here. Also be sure to check out details regarding Advanced math and Language Other Than English (LOTE) criteria on this site. Please email advancedacademics@allenisd.org with any questions.

Just a reminder to parents that we ask you drop off your car riders on the gym side of the building so our buses can pull into the front. This is the same system on rainy days and cold days. We know our traffic can be slower on those days, so please plan ahead so you can get your kids dropped off and get to work on time. If you are dropping off AFTER 8:15, please drop at the front.

We hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Sonya Pitcock

Principal

Curtis Middle School

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Counselor Corners: CURRENT 7TH GRADERS

Current 7th graders: Reminder Course Selection in Skyward is due by end of the school day on January 29th. Changes will not allowed to be made until the change window in March. Applications are also due by midnight on January 29th. Late applications will not be accepted. Reminder all information including a list of FAQs, applications, core and elective descriptions, etc. can be found on the Class of 2029 page.

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Upcoming Events

January 30: International Baccalaureate Interest Meeting

February 5-February 9: Valo-Gram Sales

February 8: Marco's Pizza spirit night

February 10: Mother & Son Glow dance

February 12-February 13: CMS Cheerleading Tryouts

February 20: Paying For College seminar

March 2: Allen Eagle Run

March 21: Chick-Fil-A Spirit night (Stacey Road)

April 5: PTA Membership Meeting

April 11: Portillo's Spirit night

May 5: PTA Membership Meeting

May 8: PinStack Spirit night (Allen)

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January Staff Meeting

Welcome back everyone!! As we start a new year, we have planned some healthy snacks for our January staff meeting. Please see the sign up genius below that includes an amazon list as well for easy ordering! We also have two locations for drop off now instead of one. Thank you for all you do to support our amazing Curtis staff!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948A4AD22A0FDC52-46425078-january

International Baccalaureate Interest Meeting

Val-O-Grams on sale February 5th-9th in the cafeteria during lunch.

NEW THIS YEAR: Parents/Guardians can purchase Val-O-Grams online for their student and favorite Curtis staff member(s). Sales are open now and will close on February 9th. Click link to purchase: https://curtisptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/10382

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VAL-O-GRAMS Sales (Volunteers needed)!

Parent volunteers are needed to help sell Val-O-Grams February 5th- 9th. Val-O-Grams will be sold during lunch from 10:30 am-1:00 pm. We will also need parents to hand out the Val-O-Grams on Valentine's Day. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848ADAD29A6FEC07-47155822-valograms#/

If you have any questions, email Jennifer at waysmeans@curtiscougarpta.org

NOTE: You must be an AISD approved volunteer for the 2021-22 school year. See article on Volunteering for details.

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Calling all Parents - we need your help!

Taking fun pics this year? Help the yearbook staff by uploading your photos to be featured!

Please submit them here https://tinyurl.com/CMSYBPIX24 or scan the QR code shown.

Need photos of: 1st day of school, CMS football, volleyball, cheer, dances, band, orchestra, etc.

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Volunteers Needed - Copy Room Helpers!

Copy Room helpers are needed to help staff & teachers during their busy workday. Please take a look at the signup- https://curtisptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/114513

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

PTA Business Sponsorship Program

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

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Do you shop at Kroger?

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.

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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/register-volunteer