CMSS Newsletter

This Saturday, January 11, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., there will be a cheer clinic for students from pre-K through 6th grade. The cost is $30. For more information, visit https://www.cabotspirit.com or scan the QR code.

Parents and Guardians,

As we all know, cell phones have become a challenge to manage both in and out of school. It is our common goal to keep students safe. Our current policy requires students to turn their cell phones off and keep them in their backpacks throughout the school day. Despite this, many students manage to hide their phones in their pockets and use them during class or in the restroom. This behavior puts them and others at risk by being on devices in areas where faculty and staff cannot monitor them.

To enhance student safety and engagement, both middle schools will now have cell phone lockers in each advisory classroom. Beginning Monday, December 2nd, we ask that students place their devices in the lockers each morning. The classroom teacher will keep them secure until the end of the day when students can retrieve them before dismissal. If your child chooses to keep their device in their backpack, it must remain turned off. If a student is found using a cell phone or if it is seen on their person, it will be taken to the office, and a parent or guardian will need to pick it up.

Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping our students safe.

This month, we’re focusing on respect. Respect is about treating others with kindness, valuing different perspectives, and taking care of ourselves and our surroundings. Parents, this is a great chance to highlight respect in everyday moments—whether it’s through listening carefully, showing gratitude, or speaking kindly to others. Respect helps create a positive environment at school, at home, and in the community. Let’s encourage our students to practice respect in big and small ways, building habits that will serve them for years to come!

We want to address a growing safety concern regarding our front parking lot. While we understand that some families need to use this area to walk their students up or assist those in wheelchairs, we’ve noticed that several parents are dropping off students and allowing them to walk through the parking lot alone. For the safety of all our students, we ask that parents refrain from simply dropping off students in the parking lot. Instead, please use the car line or walk your student to the crosswalk for safe entry into the building. Repeat--You must walk your student all the way to the crosswalk. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe! We appreciate your cooperation and support!

Monday, January 20th - No School

February 1st & 3rd - JHS Band Tryouts