CPS Parent Update

CPS Parents & Guardians,

Did you see it? The CPS musical? Congratulations to Laine Cutts for producing an excellent rendition of the Seussical Jr. this past weekend. There were several stand-out performances and we wish them luck for the places they may go. Please check the calendar below for more upcoming events and activities.

Video version of this newsletter:

Video Version of CPS Parent Update - 5/20/24 (sorry Loom not working... will try again tomorrow)

Thank you,

CPS Admin Team

Michael Horton - Principal

Adriene Lombardi - Assistant Principal

CPS creates an equitable, inclusive, and challenging learning environment for young adolescents to develop skills that foster independence, build student voice, and strengthen decision-making to ‘Do the Right Thing.’

May 21, 2024 - Tuesday (Day 4) - School Committee - 6pm - NHS LGI

May 22, 2024 - Wednesday (Day 5) - NES-NIS-CPS-NHS Band Concert - 7pm - MPW Auditorium

May 27, 2024 - Monday - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

May 29, 2024 - Wednesday (Day 3) - CPS-NHS Rock Band & Percussion Concert - 6pm - MPW Auditorium (CPS Band scheduled to go on at 7pm)

June 4, 2024 - Tuesday (Day 1) - Grade 8 Lynx Sails

June 4, 2024 - Tuesday (Day 1) - School Committee - 6pm - NHS LGI

June 5, 2024 - Wednesday (Day 2) - Grade 8 Lynx Sails

June 5, 2024 - Wednesday (Day 2) - NIS, CPS, & NHS Chorus Concert - 7pm - MPW Auditorium

June 10, 2024 - Monday (Day 5) - Jump-Up Day

MCAS DATES:

Science (Grade 8 only) - May 21-22, 2024

Civics (Grade 8 only) - May 29-30, 2024

CPS Sports Page

(scroll down on this page for team schedules)

1) No squirt guns at CPS

2) Dress Code

3) E-Bikes

From p.25 of our CPS Student Handbook

Dress Code

Preamble:

We take pride in the appearance of our students. The dress of our students in many ways

reflects the sense of purpose and quality of our school. Students are to dress neatly, cleanly,

and appropriately while in attendance; therefore, the 5Bs should never be visible – buttocks,

bellies, breasts, bare-backs, or boxers. Expressive clothing that causes disruption or disorder

is not allowed on school grounds. Per order of the board of health, footwear must be worn in

the school building at all times. Clothing promoting alcohol, tobacco products or drugs, guns,

weapons or violence are not permitted. Students are expected to comply with any reasonable

request from a faculty/staff member regarding dress code. Students who do not follow the

dress code will be asked to call home and remain in the office until appropriate clothes are

brought to school. Questions or concerns about dress code should be directed to the Assistant

Principal and/or Principal. Freedom of speech ends when it disrupts the civil rights of another

student for their right to a free and appropriate public education.

Dress Code Specifics: Dress is a form of personal expression that may affect a student’s

behavior and self-image. A dress code policy is necessary in order to protect the health and

safety of the school environment and to foster students’ success in a positive manner.

• Students are encouraged to wear clean, neat clothing that is in good repair and to be

groomed appropriately for the school environment.

• The district prohibits any attire that is disruptive to the educational process.

• The 5B’s should never be visible – buttocks, bellies, breasts, bare backs or boxers.

Any clothing, which allows underwear to be exposed, is also prohibited.

• The district prohibits clothing that shows or conveys messages of a sexual tone,

including but not limited to obscene symbols, signs or slogans. students are encouraged

to dress in a safe manner.

• The district prohibits clothing, which is unsafe, dangerous or hazardous to health. This

can include accessories that contain weapons, alcohol, tobacco, and any slogan that

conveys glorification thereof.

• Students are encouraged to be tolerant of others. Clothing or accessories which carry a

message of intolerance or are demeaning to other students is disruptive to the school

environment and are not allowed.

Hats and Hoods: Headwear such as hats, visors, and hoods may be worn within the school

buildings unless directed by a staff member to be removed during a class session, meeting or

conversation.

Shirts: Crude or vulgar language on any shirt or tee shirt is not permitted. In addition,

inappropriate drawing and references to alcohol, violence, sex, drugs, tobacco is not allowed.

Slogans and/or words degrading any gender, culture, ethnic, or religious sect are also not

permitted. Halter tops, tube tops and muscle shirts are prohibited.

Pants/Shorts: Dangerously long pants or exaggerated loose fitting clothes will not be

permitted. Pants that are excessively large at the waist or hang down far enough to expose

undergarments or skin are not permitted. Short shorts, and short skirts are inappropriate and

not permitted.

Accessories: Chains and any items of jewelry that include metal studs and/or metal spikes are

not permitted. Spiked or potentially dangerous jewelry or accessories depicting weaponry, i.e.,

belts, large rings, studded leather wristbands, etc.

Backpacks: Student backpacks, notebooks, or other carrying bags may not display gang

graffiti, obscene symbols, signs, slogans, alcohol, drug related, tobacco or degrading items.

Dress Code Violation Consequences

1st Violation

• Warning and,

• Change of clothes and/or

• Hold in Office/Parent Contact for change of clothes

2nd Violation

• Change of Clothes

• Hold in Office/Parent Contact for change of clothes and/or

• Office Detention

3rd (and repeated) Violations

• In-School Suspension

NHS golf coaches are hosting 4 nights of FREE golf instruction at the Miacomet Golf Course driving range from 5:00pm - 6:00pm on:

Thursday, May 9

Thursday, May 16

Thursday, May 23

Thursday, May 30

Players should have their own set of clubs and proper dress is required.

Email coach Dave Webb with questions and to sign up: abcdwebb@comcast.net

Congratulations to Mrs. Smith! Through a student writing contest, even though we didn't win, CPS students were well-represented in the published book, Hunted.

SOS SAGAS Link

Through traveling recently, this saying popped up in airports and other public spaces. A good reminder to our students to 'Do The Right Thing' and report anything suspicious. It will help us make CPS a safer and better place for everyone.

We are looking for any interested CPS parent in joining our CPS School Council for next year. We meet once per month from 3pm - 4pm in the CPS cafe, usually on the third Thursday.

Our main tasks are:

1) Review and update the Student Handbook

2) Review and update the School Improvement Plan

3) Organize 'pot-luck' lunches on half-days for school staff

4) Conversations with school admin and teachers about school schedules, course offerings, grading policies, staff training, and events

We have three terms expiring this year and one vacant seat. Elections are held if we have more applicants than seats. Application process is throuigh the FONPS.

Here's the Today Show clip:

https://youtu.be/Uk3DZjgb2OU

and Master's Podcast where you can get a good sense of Jordan and his messaging:

https://www.mastersbywinnclaybaugh.com/

Here are inks to the latest editions of the CPS Newspaper published by Na'sia Smith's grade 8 Newspaper classes:

Black History Special Edition (February)

Women's History Special Edition (March)

CPS Newspaper - Second Edition

Link to Sign-Up for Lynx Overnight Trips

Please refrain from using the front driveway during drop-off (7:35am - 7:50am) and pick-up (2:15pm to 2:25pm) times. That entrance must be kept clear for buses. Parents should coordinate with students to meet in the back of the building or in the parking lot off of First Way.

Just a reminder that we don't allow gum, candy, or soda at CPS. We are trying to help students make healthy choices with their sugar intake.

We've also had to speak to students about selling these items to other students.

Student and parent assemblies are in the works....

Please remind your students to charge their Chromebooks each night in preparation for school the next day. If your student has lost their charger, you can order a new one on-line or stop by Computer Solutions on Old South Road.

Chromebooks that are damaged due to misuse/mistreatment can be replaced, but there is a $35 fee to pay. Students should stop by the front office to turn them in to be fixed. Classroom loaners are set-up to be a 'short-term' solution for when students have forgotten their Chromebook, or forgotten to charge it, or while waiting for a repair.

Students must be passing ALL of their courses to be eligible to participate in games. Students can always practice, but cannot play in games or travel off-island for an early dismissal.

Passing is 60% or above for course grades in Schoology.

Teachers are available after school for extra help Mondays - Thursdays from 2:20pm - 2:50pm

(Starting soon) Tuesday & Thursday night tutoring is also available from 5pm - 7pm in the CPS Library

1) Students Need to Be ON-TIME for School.

Doors open at 7:45am; students need to be in their homerooms before 7:50am. If a student is late after 7:50am, they need to get a late pass from the CPS front office.

10 times late per trimester = 30 minute office detention

15 times late per trimester = another 30 minute office detention

20 times late per trimester = 1 hour Saturday morning detention 9am - 10am

25 times late per trimester = 2 hour Saturday morning detention 9am - 11am

Resets to 0 at the beginning of each trimester (12/11/23 for trimester 2)

If a student-athlete arrives after 8am, then they are not eligible to play in a game that day; if late after 8am on a Friday, eligibility is impacted for the entire weekend.

Cell phones are not allowed at CPS between 7:50am and 2:20pm. Phones need to be OFF or on SILENT and students need to place them in backpacks or phone caddies in each room. Students who are frequently taking breaks from class will need to leave their phone with their teacher before leaving the room.

Students caught using cell phones in school:

1) Warning

2) Teacher confiscates phone until the end of class

3) Teacher confiscates phone and turns it in to CPS front office until end of day

4) Teacher confiscates phone and turns it in to the CPS front office; parent will have to pick the phone up

Go to www.npsk.org and click on the Schoology tab at the bottom... or

Schoology Link

Log in with the email used to register your student.

If you have forgotten your password, please click 'forgot your password' and follow the prompts

If you do not receive an email to reset your password, please submit a NPS Tech Ticket:

NPS Tech Help

All E-bikes that students ride to school need to be registered with Mrs. Lombardi.

E-bikes need to be parked in the FRONT area of CPS off of Surfside Road.

Please wear a helmet and obey all traffic signs - especially the DO NOT ENTER sign along the side of the building. That driveway is ONE WAY from Surfside to the school parking lot.

Please WALK your E-bikes on school sidewalks as you approach the school.

Art Club - Mrs. Hayford

Bike Club - Mrs. Zenkert

Yearbook Club - Taylor Minore

Games Club - Ms. Hewitt

Book Club - Mrs. Hickman

Morning News - Mr. Gonnella

Drama Club - Ms. Cutts

Student Council - Ms. Gordon

Science Fair - Mr. Case

Writing Club - Mrs. McMahon

School Lunch Menu: https://npsk.nutrislice.com/menu

CPS is under 'Secondary' with the high school menu

Per the US Department of Agriculture, School Lunch will be FREE for ALL students for the fourth year in a row through June 2024.

Free breakfasts are available, too; must pre-order through Food Services director, Linda Peterson: petersonl@npsk.org

Parents must still call students in if they are sick and won't be attending school. This also applies if a student cannot make an afternoon class due to an appointment or other 'early dismissal'.

CPS School Council meets on the THIRD Thursday of every month at 3:00pm in the CPS cafe. We develop the School Improvement Plan, review the Student/Parent Handbook, and discuss monthly events, and hot topics at CPS.

Term ends 2024 - Jessica Douglas jessicadouglas2145@gmail.com

Term ends 2024 - Meg Browers megbrowers@gmail.com

Term ends 2024 - Stacy Montes stacy@greyladyins.com

In addition to the parents and community representation above, the CPS School Council also includes: one student representative from each grade, 3 CPS teachers, and the CPS Admin Team.

Down 1 student since the 5/6/24 report. One student withdrew last week. We are now down 15 students since the last day of school in June 2023.

We were at 431 students on June 22, 2022. We have promoted large classes to the ninth grade for the past two years and welcomed smaller incoming grade 6 classes in September 2022 and September 2023.

Email: hortonm@npsk.org
Website: www.npsk.org
Location: 10 Surfside Road
Phone: (508)228-7283