Principal P's Friday Message

CMS Mission

Camillus Middle School staff consistently builds strong, supportive relationships with students and families to foster a respectful and inclusive learning environment in order for all students to achieve their highest academic and social-emotional potential

CMS Vision

“Camillus Middle School continues to focus on improving the educational opportunities, academic performance, and social-emotional well-being of every student.”

Dear CMS Families,

What an exciting week we've had at CMS! I want to extend my thanks to our Student Council for organizing Spirit Week and the Costume Contest, and to our dedicated PTO and parent volunteers for their hard work in making the Scholastic Book Fair a tremendous success. We are so proud of our students for embracing the spirit of the week while continuing to demonstrate safe, respectful, responsible, and kind choices.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Better Together,

Ms. P

Phone: 315-672-3159

Email: jprzybylski@westgenesee.org

Instagram @Camillus_Middle

Camillus Middle School to Present James and the Giant Peach

Mark your calendars for this exciting upcoming musical at Camillus Middle School; James and the Giant Peach on November 7-8 at 7:00 p.m. and November 9 at 2:00 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show, and tickets are $10 general admission.

Camillus Middle School presents a fantastical journey with Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach, now reimagined as a vibrant musical that promises to enchant audiences of all ages! Featuring a delightfully tuneful score from the EGOT (EMMY, GRAMMY, OSCAR & TONY) award-winning duo Justin Pasek and Benj Paul (known for their work on Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman and A Christmas Story the Musical), alongside a whimsically quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (who brought us Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka and The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley), this production has been hailed by critics as a "masterpeach!"

Click here to read the full article with the cast information.

Student Handbook Reminder

Caffeinated drinks are not permitted in school for students,this includes soda, energy drinks, and coffee. Students are allowed to bring in water bottles only.

Students who are staying after school for any activity should not have food delivered to school. On a few occasions students have ordered DoorDash. We will not accept deliveries and to ensure student safety students can not be exit the building to receive deliveries.

Varsity Football Games

This is a reminder that WGIS and CMS students must be accompanied by an adult at all times while attending varsity football games. We appreciate your cooperation and support in ensuring this requirement is followed.

CMS Yearbooks

Order your CMS yearbook before Jan 31 for only $25. Retakes for pictures are November 6.

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November 5

Superintendent's Conference Day

Half Day: Dismissal for students @ 10:15 AM

November 6

Picture Retakes

November 7-9

CMS Musical: James and the Giant Peach

November 11

No School in honor of Veterans Day

November 12

Internet Safety Presentation

For more information see attached PDF below.

November 14

WIN Enrichment Day

Students who are caught up with work can sign up for an activity lead by a teacher. Activities vary from month to month.

November 15

Paige's Pajamarama

• Be Safe:

• Walk in the hallways and when entering and exiting the building

• Practice safe use of technology

• Maintain personal space and boundaries

• Make sure adults know where you are

• Be Responsible:

• Take ownership and pride in your work.

• Be on time, prepared, organized, and productive.

• Attend school regularly

• Seek help if you need support.

• Be Respectful:

• Respect others’ belongings

• Follow school and classroom expectations

• Speak appropriately to peers and staff

• Be open-minded to individual differences

• Follow directions

• Take care of school property.

• Be Kind:

• Include everyone - no one gets left out

• Encourage and help others

• Treat others the way they want to be treated.

• Do a good deed

Each month students who are caught in the act of being safe, respectful, responsible and kind will receive a "Better Together Ticket". Students who turn their ticket into the main office will receive a pass to attend a monthly celebration during WIN time. Be the reason we are Better Together at CMS! Keep spreading positivity and leading by example! This month over 125 students were recognized and celebrated!

Clubs will meet after school on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 2:15 and 2:45. Late buses are available after September 30. If you have questions about a specific club, please contact the club advisors. Contact information is provided here. I have attached a PDF below as well.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

November 7

🎮ESports (Room 8)

🎻Chamber Strings(Room 124)

🎺Jazz Band

🎲Board Game Club (Room 221

November 8

= Social Justice Coalition(Room 200)

✨Makerspace (Room 8)

November 12

👋Interact (Room 202)

🏳️‍🌈SAGA/ Pride (Room 122)

🎮ESports (Room 8)

November 14

👩‍👩‍👦‍👧Student Council (Room 217)

🎻Chamber Strings(Room 124)

🎺Jazz Band

🎮ESports (Room 8)

November 15

🔬Science Club (Room 210)

✨Makerspace (Room 8)

Join the Camillus Middle School PTO

The CMS PTO continues to support our students, staff and our community. Events we have sponsored and are planning include:

• Back to School Picnic 8/27/24

• Student Dances

• Thanksgiving meals for CMS families

• 3v3 Basketball Tournament

• Scholarships for WGHS students

• Book Fair

• Scholarships to the Seabreeze Field Trip

• Staff Appreciation

• End of Year Celebration

100% of your membership goes back to the PTO to support these projects and more. We cannot fund these activities without your membership and support.

Please join online at https://camillus-middle-pto.cheddarup.com

Membership is only 10$. Anyone in the family and CMS staff can join.

Additional donations to support our students are always welcomed and greatly appreciated via Cheddar Up.

Follow us on Facebook: Camillus Middle School PTO

Contact us with questions: wgcmspto@westgenesee.org

The West Genesee School District has a Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association (SEPTSA), designed to help parents advocate for special needs students and offers a forum for parents, teachers, and students to exchange information on many pressing issues in special education. Membership is open to any interested parent, teacher, or student. We offer regular meetings with speakers, workshops, and events. More information is available at https://www.westgenesee.org/district-services/parent-resources/septsa