West Friday Forecast

We are starting a new tradition for our 8th graders and their families on the last day of school. Beginning this year, parents will be welcome to join us as we clap out our 8th graders! We will begin promptly at 11:45 AM on Friday May 24th (the last day of school). This is an early release day at 1 PM for all learners. Our 8th graders will leave the cafeteria and file through the halls past their peers and teachers as we clap them out and send them to 9th grade. The final part of their parade will be the celebration with parents. Parents wishing to participate will park at the back of the school and line up in the garden area. As we bring learners outside, they'll file through a line of parents for the final part of the celebration. That will end a little after noon. If parents wish to take learners home at this time, they're welcome to do so without signing them out.

If parents are not joining us, learners will go back inside for their normal dismissal at 1 PM.

Parents are not allowed to come inside the building at all. This would require sign in and that's not something we are setup to do for hundreds of people all at once.

You can see more specifics at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a7qJeIawhSlSxN0QrnR1iU9Za4r_2gZOcVZkTglcikg/edit?usp=sharing

1. Returning students will take their current devices home with them for the summer.
2. Students who are not returning for the 2024-25 school year will turn in their iPad at their campus on the last day of school. If the student is withdrawn after May 27, an appointment will need to be made to drop off the device at the Service Center. Please use this form to schedule the appointment. This document, Preparing Your iPad for Turn In, outlines instructions for backing up your personal data and preparing your iPad for turn-in.
3. Graduating Seniors will turn in their devices and accessories on May 22 or May 29 on their home campus.

Wednesday 5/22: 7th grade field trip

Thursday 5/23: 6th grade field day with Ninja Nation

Friday 5/24: Last Day of School and Early Release at 1 PM following this special schedule along with 8th grade clap out event.

If your child will not be returning to Coppell ISD for the 2024-25 school year, please fill out one of the forms below based on their grade level to let us know your future plans.

This form link is only for 8th graders not returning:

https://forms.gle/yVAXsuzuNDjKRDKk8

This form link is only for 6th and 7th graders not returning:

https://forms.gle/NqYZV72exAES2Jap9

A form will need to be filled out separately for each child in your family not returning to the district. If you have other students at this campus who are not returning, please fill out the form for each learner not returning. If you have students at other campuses who will not be returning, you will receive an e-mail from those campuses with their form links.

We would ask that you complete the form by May 17, 2024 so that we can provide further guidance on returning district devices and other items.

We understand that you may have already let us know via e-mail that your child will not be returning, but we need to gather additional information about your future plans at this time.

In an effort to continually improve our schools, we appreciate feedback from families who choose to withdraw their child from Coppell ISD. We know that there are many different reasons families change schools. The decision to transfer a child/children to a new school is never an easy one. We respect the difficulty of your decision. Please remember that should you decide to bring your child back to us, we will be here ready to welcome them back!

• This year as a district we had 53% of our students purchase the Device Protection plan.
• Most schools had well below 50% participation.
• The plan pays for the repairs for accidental damage to CISD devices and accessories. Lost devices and accessories are not covered.
• Some families saved over $400 in repair charges by having the Device Protection Plan.
• Some families had to pay more than $400 in repair costs without the plan.
• We are trying to achieve a 70% participation rate districtwide. We would love to have you advertise the plan to your families through email, PTO, a table at Open House, a representative at back-to-school activities, inclusion with supply packages, or any other opportunities there are to get the information out.
• If a school, department, PTO, or other school organization would like to pay for the Plan for a student or group of students, we would welcome those ideas as well.
• Specific information about the plan will be distributed within the next few weeks. The window for purchasing the 2024-2025 plan will open on or around July 1.

Check out camp information here: https://cmswpto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/27322

The Coppell ISD Education Foundation (CEF) is excited to offer two engaging and hands-on camps for:

Rising 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade CISD students - the Robotics Camp

AND

Rising 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade CISD students — the STEAM Camp/Interactive Institute

The Robotics Camp is tailor-made for incoming middle schoolers and 9th graders eager to take their STEM Robotics skills to the next level using the state-of-the-art Lego Education’s Spike Prime technology. Space is very limited!

When: May 28 - May 31 from 9am - 3pm

Where: Richard J Lee Elementary

Cost: $400 - price increase after May 15

Register here: https://coppellisdef.org/robotics-camp/ (https://coppellisdef.org/robotics-camp/

The STEAM/Interactive Institute gives participants hands-on exposure to various exciting, real-world applications brought by our corporate partners and designed to complement the CISD STEAM curriculum.

When: June 3 - 7 from 8:30am - 12:30pm

Where: CHS9 Campus

Cost: $250 - price increase after May 15

Register here: https://coppellisdef.org/interactive-institute/ (https://coppellisdef.org/interactive-institute/

Sign up today for one of these fun and engaging camps!

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a month to celebrate and pay tribute to the contributions generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans have made to American history, society, and culture. In 1978, a joint congressional resolution established Asian/ Pacific American Heritage Week. The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two important milestones in Asian/ Pacific American history: the arrival in the United States of the first Japanese immigrants (May 7, 1843) and the contributions of Chinese workers to the building of the transcontinental railroad, completed May 10, 1869. In 1992, Congress passed legislation that permanently designated May of each year as Asian/ Pacific American Heritage Month. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month was renamed AAPI Heritage Month in 2009. Asian American and Pacific Islander Americans have played a significant role in our city and state, leading our community in education, medicine, finance, government, and international trade.

Our staff at CMS West is proud to invite all former West learners graduating with the class of 2024 to celebrate at West on Friday May 10th! Please check out the flyer below. No RSVP required!

Change of Address

Your address on file must be current in order to register for next year.

Do you need to update your address? Please contact Mrs. Olmstead at solmstead@coppellisd.com

Report Cards

Please be sure to download/print your child's Report Card.

They will not be available after June or if your child unenrolls from CISD.

(report cards are published on Oct 13, Jan 5, March 22, May 31)

Log in to HAC (Home Access Center)

Click on the Grades icon

Click on Report Card

Print/Save

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

Any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact coordinators, Coach Nielsen or Coach Menner.

We will also be having a Parent Meeting going over this information on Tuesday, May 14th at 5:30 in the big gym. Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_jhD-CsvSqFGVBiKABqvnQaAQzBuySvdFCS8N4uEJdQ/edit

We are starting a new tradition for our 8th graders and their families on the last day of school. Beginning this year, parents will be welcome to join us as we clap out our 8th graders! We will begin promptly at 11:45 AM on Friday May 24th (the last day of school). This is an early release day at 1 PM for all learners. Our 8th graders will leave the cafeteria and file through the halls past their peers and teachers as we clap them out and send them to 9th grade. The final part of their parade will be the celebration with parents. Parents wishing to participate will park at the back of the school and line up in the garden area. As we bring learners outside, they'll file through a line of parents for the final part of the celebration. That will end a little after noon. If parents wish to take learners home at this time, they're welcome to do so without signing them out.

If parents are not joining us, learners will go back inside for their normal dismissal at 1 PM.

You can see more specifics at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a7qJeIawhSlSxN0QrnR1iU9Za4r_2gZOcVZkTglcikg/edit?usp=sharing

RUN TO FUND:

Please consider registering for the 12th Annual Run to Fund! CEF is donating $2 from every race entry to support the PE or Athletic Department at your campus based on registrations! We have options for everyone: 5k, 1-mile family fun run, or if you prefer to sleep in, choose the "Sleep In" option and still get an awesome RTF T-shirt while supporting your campus! Deadline for guaranteed t-shirt is this Sunday, April 21st and price increase on May 1st.

https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Coppell/RuntoFund

CAMPS:

The Coppell ISD Education Foundation is excited to once again offer STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) related summer camps to students living in the Coppell Independent School District. This Summer, CEF will host two Summer Camps:

Robotics Camp that will be held May 28th -31st open to rising 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade students.

https://coppellisdef.org/robotics-camp/

Interactive Institute Camp that will be held June 3rd– 7th open tol rising 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade students.

https://coppellisdef.org/interactive-institute/

Please join the award-winning Coppell Lariettes for their annual Spring Show.. The show includes a wide variety of dance genres, including special performances by our 2024 Seniors! This long-awaited show is the hottest ticket of the spring, and we look forward to welcoming family, friends and community to enjoy a wonderful evening! Tickets available now at http://lariettes.ludus.com.

Hi there!

Just a reminder that we have STAAR Testing this week for everyone! Please check out the graphic below!

Wizard of Oz had a great opening night last night! If you want to check it out, they have performances again tonight at 7 PM as well as on Saturday and Sunday at 3 PM!

SOS- Mental Health Screening
This screening was originally scheduled in the fall but had to be rescheduled. We will now be screening on Friday April 26th. This screening will be required for all learners unless parents choose to opt-out by Monday April 22nd. Please read this informational letter which contains information about the screening and how to opt out if you ​choose to do so.

Important reminders for this Saturday!

Reminder for those who plan on attending this weekend to get physical completed, the details are attached in the flyer.

Location: Coppell High School (main gym)

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Scan QR code to get a time slot reserved and to make payment.

Additionally, please read all of the important athletic information for next year!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_jhD-CsvSqFGVBiKABqvnQaAQzBuySvdFCS8N4uEJdQ/edit#heading=h.1sm4jrnuium1

If your child will not be returning to Coppell ISD for the 2024-25 school year, please fill out one of the forms below based on their grade level to let us know your future plans.

This form link is only for 8th graders not returning:

https://forms.gle/yVAXsuzuNDjKRDKk8

This form link is only for 6th and 7th graders not returning:

https://forms.gle/NqYZV72exAES2Jap9

A form will need to be filled out separately for each child in your family not returning to the district. If you have other students at this campus who are not returning, please fill out the form for each learner not returning. If you have students at other campuses who will not be returning, you will receive an e-mail from those campuses with their form links.

We would ask that you complete the form by May 17, 2024 so that we can provide further guidance on returning district devices and other items.

We understand that you may have already let us know via e-mail that your child will not be returning, but we need to gather additional information about your future plans at this time.

In an effort to continually improve our schools, we appreciate feedback from families who choose to withdraw their child from Coppell ISD. We know that there are many different reasons families change schools. The decision to transfer a child/children to a new school is never an easy one. We respect the difficulty of your decision. Please remember that should you decide to bring your child back to us, we will be here ready to welcome them back!

Change of Address

Your address on file must be current in order to register for next year.

Do you need to update your address? Please contact Mrs. Olmstead at solmstead@coppellisd.com

Report Cards

Please be sure to download/print your child's Report Card.

They will not be available after June or if your child unenrolls from CISD.

(report cards are published on Oct 13, Jan 5, March 22, May 31)

Log in to HAC (Home Access Center)

Click on the Grades icon

Click on Report Card

Print/Save

Please review the CISD calendar for scheduled holidays/breaks and first/last day of class. Calendars are posted for the current and two future academic years.

Note - To receive credit or a final grade in a class, a student must attend the class at least 90 percent of the days it is offered. (Texas Education Code, Section 25.092)

Missing too many days or the end of school could impact promotion to the next grade level.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

Any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact coordinators, Coach Nielsen or Coach Menner.

We will also be having a Parent Meeting going over this information on Tuesday, May 14th at 5:30 in the big gym. Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_jhD-CsvSqFGVBiKABqvnQaAQzBuySvdFCS8N4uEJdQ/edit

RUN TO FUND:

Please consider registering for the 12th Annual Run to Fund! CEF is donating $2 from every race entry to support the PE or Athletic Department at your campus based on registrations! We have options for everyone: 5k, 1-mile family fun run, or if you prefer to sleep in, choose the "Sleep In" option and still get an awesome RTF T-shirt while supporting your campus! Deadline for guaranteed t-shirt is this Sunday, April 21st and price increase on May 1st.

https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Coppell/RuntoFund

CAMPS:

The Coppell ISD Education Foundation is excited to once again offer STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) related summer camps to students living in the Coppell Independent School District. This Summer, CEF will host two Summer Camps:

Robotics Camp that will be held May 28th -31st open to rising 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade students.

https://coppellisdef.org/robotics-camp/

Interactive Institute Camp that will be held June 3rd– 7th open tol rising 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade students.

https://coppellisdef.org/interactive-institute/

We are starting a new tradition for our 8th graders and their families on the last day of school. Beginning this year, parents will be welcome to join us as we clap out our 8th graders! We will begin promptly at 11:45 AM on Friday May 24th (the last day of school). This is an early release day at 1 PM for all learners. Our 8th graders will leave the cafeteria and file through the halls past their peers and teachers as we clap them out and send them to 9th grade. The final part of their parade will be the celebration with parents. Parents wishing to participate will park at the back of the school and line up in the garden area. As we bring learners outside, they'll file through a line of parents for the final part of the celebration. That will end a little after noon. If parents wish to take learners home at this time, they're welcome to do so without signing them out.

If parents are not joining us, learners will go back inside for their normal dismissal at 1 PM.

You can see more specifics at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a7qJeIawhSlSxN0QrnR1iU9Za4r_2gZOcVZkTglcikg/edit?usp=sharing

Wake up with #westfam- Call all former West learners from the class of 2024!

NO RSVP NEEDED!

Please check out the flyers below for Summer meal support!

Check out the flyer below for more information!

STAAR Testing Lunch Selection
All families should fill out this google form for all learners at West.

SOS- Mental Health Screening
This screening was originally scheduled in the fall but had to be rescheduled. We will now be screening on Friday April 26th. This screening will be required for all learners unless parents choose to opt-out by Monday April 22nd. Please read this informational letter which contains information about the screening and how to opt out if you ​choose to do so.

All of our learners got new ipads today and we will no longer be able to use the earbuds/headphones that we previously kept for them on campus. This is the responsibility of each family to have their own headphones or earbuds to bring to school each day.

Earbuds/headphones must be bluetooth or USB-C

On April 8, the Dallas area to include Coppell Middle School West will be experiencing a total solar eclipse. We have organized to make this event a memorable one for all of our students, but also understand that families may have other plans for this day. Please let us know what you are planning for your student to do on this day by filling out this google form.

** Fill out the form for each student enrolled at CMSWest.

Safety & Informational Video we will be showing

Good morning West families,

Immediately following our Book Fair last week, we are promoting the North Texas Teen Book Festival. This is the 10th year of the event and it promises to be the biggest one yet!

We had a learner information session Thursday, 4/4, during Wrangler Time. All learners who are interested in attending the event were asked to attend the info session if they were able. This helped us get an approximate count of interest, which impacts busing and chaperone needs.

I am seeking additional chaperones to help on this day. You would help take attendance when boarding the buses, as well as once during lunchtime check-in, and when boarding buses to return to West. Otherwise, it is not necessary to accompany your group of learners all day – they will select the panels they want to go to on their own and create their own schedules, so you are free to enjoy the festival on your own while you are there. Plus, you will get this year's NTTBF shirt:

For all interested chaperones and learners who missed the original information session, there is an additional information session after school on Tuesday, April 9th, at 4:00 PM via Zoom. This will give information about the event, the chaperone role as well as busing information and allow time for questions from families about the festival.

The Zoom link is here:

https://coppellisd.zoom.us/j/97677476744?pwd=YWo3NVVnYUdwaGptV3lROXRYLzd4QT09

After the session, if you are interested in being a chaperone, please see additional information at this link for the district process on how to become a volunteer:

https://www.coppellisd.com/page/visiting-and-volunteering

Thank you for supporting our learners and in helping them celebrate reading!

-Britt Plotsky

Coppell Middle School West Librarian

The annual spinal screening program at Coppell Middle School West will be conducted for all 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys who are not in Athletics on April 5th.

The purpose of this program is to detect the signs of abnormal curves of the spine at their earliest stages so that the need for treatment can be determined. Scoliosis, a common spinal abnormality, is a sideways curve of the spine. It is usually detected in children between 10 and 14 years of age. Kyphosis, sometimes called round back, is an exaggerated rounding of the upper back, and is often confused with poor posture. Most cases of curvature of the spine are mild and require only ongoing observation by a physician when they are first diagnosed. Early detection can prevent the development of a severe deformity affecting a person’s health and appearance.

The procedure for this screening is to have the school nurse look at the student’s shoulders and back as he/she stands in an upright position and bends forward. For optimum results, the student will be asked to remove his/her shirt. Boys and girls will be screened separately. Girls are requested to wear a halter top, bathing suit top or sports bra under their clothes for the examination.

Parents will be notified of the results of the screening only if professional follow-up is necessary. This procedure does not replace your student’s need for a regular checkup. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse at # 214-496-8694 or lmorrow@coppellisd.com

All of our learners got new ipads today and we will no longer be able to use the earbuds/headphones that we previously kept for them on campus. This is the responsibility of each family to have their own headphones or earbuds to bring to school each day.

Earbuds/headphones must be bluetooth or USB-C

• Students can access surveys by visiting surveys.panoramaed.com/coppellisd and inputting their student ID as the access code.

• Here is your universal anonymous link for families: surveys.panoramaed.com/coppellisd/FamilySpring2024/surveys

On April 8, the Dallas area to include Coppell Middle School West will be experiencing a total solar eclipse. We have organized to make this event a memorable one for all of our students, but also understand that families may have other plans for this day. Please let us know what you are planning for your student to do on this day by filling out this google form.

** Fill out the form for each student enrolled at CMSWest.

Safety & Informational Video we will be showing

To register for the Run to Fund on Saturday, May 4, click here.

All race registrations must be made online, and there is a discounted price for CISD students and staff. Register before the first price increase on April 1st.

I wanted to share with you all that I am aware of some rumors circulating regarding the events that took place on Wednesday.

One of our coaches had a group of learners outside during PE when a man in a conflict nearby approached the area of the school. Our coach called me as she was getting learners inside the building and I decided to put the school in a lockout- which means that we don't allow anyone to leave or enter the building. I stayed on the scene until the man was removed by police for actions unrelated to our school or students.

Our learners were never in danger and there were no weapons. I know some learners have told their parents that they saw a man with a weapon. That is simply untrue.

I'd also like to remind everyone that communication that is conveyed through whatsapp groups is often inaccurate. I'd encourage you to always wait for communication from me through our official district communication methods.

All of our learners got new ipads today and we will no longer be able to use the earbuds/headphones that we previously kept for them on campus. This is the responsibility of each family to have their own headphones or earbuds to bring to school each day.

Earbuds/headphones must be bluetooth or USB-C

The annual spinal screening program at Coppell Middle School West will be conducted for all 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys who are not in Athletics on April 5th.

The purpose of this program is to detect the signs of abnormal curves of the spine at their earliest stages so that the need for treatment can be determined. Scoliosis, a common spinal abnormality, is a sideways curve of the spine. It is usually detected in children between 10 and 14 years of age. Kyphosis, sometimes called round back, is an exaggerated rounding of the upper back, and is often confused with poor posture. Most cases of curvature of the spine are mild and require only ongoing observation by a physician when they are first diagnosed. Early detection can prevent the development of a severe deformity affecting a person’s health and appearance.

The procedure for this screening is to have the school nurse look at the student’s shoulders and back as he/she stands in an upright position and bends forward. For optimum results, the student will be asked to remove his/her shirt. Boys and girls will be screened separately. Girls are requested to wear a halter top, bathing suit top or sports bra under their clothes for the examination.

Parents will be notified of the results of the screening only if professional follow-up is necessary. This procedure does not replace your student’s need for a regular checkup. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse at # 214-496-8694 or lmorrow@coppellisd.com

PTO Board has some open positions. If you're interested in participating, please check out this link and the flyer below.

• Students can access surveys by visiting surveys.panoramaed.com/coppellisd and inputting their student ID as the access code.

• Here is your universal anonymous link for families: surveys.panoramaed.com/coppellisd/FamilySpring2024/surveys

On April 8, the Dallas area to include Coppell Middle School West will be experiencing a total solar eclipse. We have organized to make this event a memorable one for all of our students, but also understand that families may have other plans for this day. Please let us know what you are planning for your student to do on this day by filling out this google form.

** Fill out the form for each student enrolled at CMSWest.

Safety & Informational Video we will be showing

Coppell Education Foundation is excited to announce the 12th Annual Run to Fund event on Saturday, May 4th starting in Andy Brown Park East. The Coppell Ed Foundation’s purpose and motivation for the Run remain the same: to raise money in order to fund classroom grants at all campuses.

To register for the Run to Fund on Saturday, May 4, click here.

All race registrations must be made online, and there is a discounted price for CISD students and staff. Register before the first price increase on April 1st.

Similar to previous runs, each race registrant can indicate which CISD school’s PE Department will receive a $2 contribution. Two dollars from every race entry will be given to the PE Departments. This donation will bring in money for your school's PE department, so please encourage your students and staff to register for the race and select your school in the registration process. Every CISD campus is eligible for the $2 PE Department contribution.

The school with the highest percentage of registered participants will be awarded a trophy to treasure and display until our next Run to Fund.

We look forward to working with you for the benefit of CISD students!

Our West family would like to wish a very Happy Ramadan to those celebrating. For our learners who may be fasting, please know that we will have activities setup in the library for them during lunch time. Additionally, learners who need to spend time in prayer during the school day are always welcome to stop by our prayer space outside the counselor's office. Please let us know if you have questions.

Please make sure you're ready to go for March 22nd ipad rollout

PTO Board has some open positions. If you're interested in participating, please check out this link and the flyer below.

Please check out the flyer below!

On April 8, the Dallas area to include Coppell Middle School West will be experiencing a total solar eclipse. We have organized to make this event a memorable one for all of our students, but also understand that families may have other plans for this day. Please let us know what you are planning for your student to do on this day by filling out this google form.

** Fill out the form for each student enrolled at CMSWest.

Safety & Informational Video we will be showing

Please check out the flyer below!

Tennis Tryout Interest Form Link: https://forms.gle/3ZMrHMFn7cmTYiYk8

Join us next Wednesday March 6th for Open House 6-7:30 PM and have dinner with us and the In-N-Out Truck. Visit the PTO website to purchase your tickets. All tickets will be handed out to your learner the day of our event.

We will also have spirit shirts available at open house for only $10!

Please scan the QR code below or visit this link to report an absence for your learner.

On April 8, the Dallas area to include Coppell Middle School West will be experiencing a total solar eclipse. We have organized to make this event a memorable one for all of our students, but also understand that families may have other plans for this day. Please let us know what you are planning for your student to do on this day by filling out this google form.

** Fill out the form for each student enrolled at CMSWest.

Safety & Informational Video we will be showing

Please check out the flyer below for dance team tryouts for incoming 9th graders!

I want to share that the iPad exchange for new iPads for West students will occur on March 22nd. Your child will need to bring in his or her current iPad, charger and any accessories, including their case/keyboard and Apple Pencil (if applicable) for this exchange.

Backup Instructions:

To ensure a smooth transition and preserve any data not saved on the cloud, we kindly ask all families to back up their current iPads. Click on the link below to back up the iPad.

iPad Backup Instructions

New iPad Features:

The new iPads will come with chargers and an Apple Compatible Metapen or Epen with students in grade 6 and above taking this accessory home. Additionally, each student's iPad will be equipped with a keyboard case, enhancing functionality and versatility.

Parent Support Resources:

This link — www.bulbapp.com/u/family-resources~3 — includes information on the district’s iPad filtering system and how to set up a screen guide for parental controls of the iPad when at home.

As a reminder, all CISD iPads are filtered by the district’s filtering system, Lightspeed, whether they are used at a CISD school or facility, at home or at another location.

ScreenGuide is an app from Mosyle, CISD's device management provider, that allows parents and guardians to manage school-issued iPads. Through this app, you can do things like configure screen time limits, remotely lock the iPad, lock the iPad into an app and hide certain apps. To learn more, visit www.bulbapp.com/u/screenguide-parental-controls.

The Device Protection Plan, which families had the opportunity to purchase in the fall, will apply to these new iPads. For those who haven’t purchased the Device Protection Plan, you can still participate for a pro-rated cost of $15 per device, if purchased between Feb. 26 and March 29. Visit www.coppellisd.com/deviceplan for more information.

These new iPads are part of the voter-approved CISD Bond and come with enhanced performance and features, promising to elevate the learning and working experience for CISD students and staff. In today's digital age, iPads have become an essential teaching tool, integral to the CISD learning experience and crucial for state standardized testing, which is now conducted online and begins in third grade.

Thank you for your support of this iPad exchange.

Incase you're a parent of a current 6th or 7th grader and weren't able to attend our parent information meetings, you can find all the information linked below. All elective choices in the google form are due by Thursday February 15th.

Link to registration page

Please join us using this zoom link:

https://coppellisd.zoom.us/j/96793976127?pwd=dHNpSXNybDMvbmk2MHMzNkpYdW1iZz09

I want to share that the iPad exchange for new iPads for West students will occur on March 22nd. Your child will need to bring in his or her current iPad, charger and any accessories, including their case/keyboard and Apple Pencil (if applicable) for this exchange.

Backup Instructions:

To ensure a smooth transition and preserve any data not saved on the cloud, we kindly ask all families to back up their current iPads. Click on the link below to back up the iPad.

iPad Backup Instructions

New iPad Features:

The new iPads will come with chargers and an Apple Compatible Metapen or Epen with students in grade 6 and above taking this accessory home. Additionally, each student's iPad will be equipped with a keyboard case, enhancing functionality and versatility.

Parent Support Resources:

This link — www.bulbapp.com/u/family-resources~3 — includes information on the district’s iPad filtering system and how to set up a screen guide for parental controls of the iPad when at home.

As a reminder, all CISD iPads are filtered by the district’s filtering system, Lightspeed, whether they are used at a CISD school or facility, at home or at another location.

ScreenGuide is an app from Mosyle, CISD's device management provider, that allows parents and guardians to manage school-issued iPads. Through this app, you can do things like configure screen time limits, remotely lock the iPad, lock the iPad into an app and hide certain apps. To learn more, visit www.bulbapp.com/u/screenguide-parental-controls.

The Device Protection Plan, which families had the opportunity to purchase in the fall, will apply to these new iPads. For those who haven’t purchased the Device Protection Plan, you can still participate for a pro-rated cost of $15 per device, if purchased between Feb. 26 and March 29. Visit www.coppellisd.com/deviceplan for more information.

These new iPads are part of the voter-approved CISD Bond and come with enhanced performance and features, promising to elevate the learning and working experience for CISD students and staff. In today's digital age, iPads have become an essential teaching tool, integral to the CISD learning experience and crucial for state standardized testing, which is now conducted online and begins in third grade.

Thank you for your support of this iPad exchange.

Please check out the flyer below!

Incase you're a parent of a current 6th or 7th grader and weren't able to attend our parent information meetings this week, you can find all the information linked below. All elective choices in the google form are due by Thursday February 15th.

Link to registration page

Change of Address

Your address on file must be current in order to register for next year.

Do you need to update your address? Please contact Mrs. Olmstead at solmstead@coppellisd.com

Report Cards

Please be sure to download/print your child's Report Card.

They will not be available after June or if your child unenrolls from CISD.

(report cards are published on Oct 13, Jan 5, March 22, May 31)

Log in to HAC (Home Access Center)

Click on the Grades icon

Click on Report Card

Print/Save

All students wanting to tryout must fill out the interest survey by scanning the QR code or using the link shown below.

Tennis Tryout Interest Form Link: https://forms.gle/3ZMrHMFn7cmTYiYk8

Check out the flyer below for more information on this fun event!

Please remember that we have parent meetings this coming week for the following groups:

Current 7th graders/Rising 8th Graders: Monday 2/5/24 (6 PM)- West Cafeteria

Current 6th graders/Rising 7th Graders: Tuesday 2/6/24 (6 PM)- West Cafeteria

This is just a friendly reminder that we have the STAAR Field Test in Reading for 7th and 8th graders on Thursday February 8th.

Please reassure your learners that, for them, this is essentially a practice test; the purpose of this test is only to help the state develop better questions for future assessments. I have attached an infographic that was shared to their ELA classes in case you have any questions about the test.

Freshman Athletic Summit on Thursday, February 8th, 6:30 pm in the Arena for incoming 9th Grade Athletes.

Rising 9th Grade Students and Parents,

As a reminder, registration is now open in Home Access Center (HAC) for 9th grade course selection and will close on Friday, February 23rd. Please review the following helpful resources below and see the CHS9 website for important dates!

How to Input Course Requests Into HAC Video

Personal Graduation Plan Presentation

CHS9 Course Guide

Thank you,

Cody Koontz
Principal
Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus

High school counselors will be at West on February 5th to speak with learners during their LA period. They will expect all courses to be entered correctly into HAC Career Plan.

Here are the course guides that will help you choose the right courses:
CHS 9 Course Guide CHS Course Guide

​New Tech will hold its own informational meetings, but you can start to ​learn about that ​amazing school here: ​New Tech New Learners

Our counselors and elective teachers will be visiting 5th graders coming to West next year in the next few weeks.

All parents of current 5th graders/Rising 6th graders planning to attend West are invited to our Parent Meeting on Feb. 15th at 6 PM in the West cafeteria. We will have spirit shirts for sale and some other fun!

Our librarian Mrs. Plotsky is leading a bookmark creation contest in honor of Black History Month. If your child would like to participate, please see the flyer and rubric below!

We have reached the time of year when we will begin registering for next year's courses. Please be sure to make note of the information and important meeting dates below.

Current 7th graders/Rising 8th graders:

2/5/24- Student Information Meetings during the school day

2/5/24- Parent Information Meeting (6 PM) West Cafeteria

Current 6th graders/Rising 7th graders:

2/6/24- Student Information Meetings during the school day

2/6/24- Parent Information Meeting (6 PM) West Cafeteria

Rising 9th Grade Students and Parents,

As a reminder, registration is now open in Home Access Center (HAC) for 9th grade course selection and will close on Friday, February 23rd. Please review the following helpful resources below and see the CHS9 website for important dates!

How to Input Course Requests Into HAC Video

Personal Graduation Plan Presentation

CHS9 Course Guide

Thank you,

Cody Koontz
Principal
Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus

Below is the slideshow we used in both of our talks with learners this week about choosing classes for high school. Please remember they need to have their 9th grade courses entered correctly (the total should be 8 credits) but you also need to have entered courses for 10th, 11th and 12th grades as well. The courses for 10-12 are NOT set in stone, this is just a draft, but you do need to have it done.

As a reminder, Tuesday, January 30th is Shadow Day. Learners do not need to bring anything with them that day, except a lunch which they will leave in the cafeteria before getting on the bus.
That night there will be a showcase at CHS 9 for learners and parents, it is optional but will be very informative!

High school counselors will be at West on February 5th to speak with learners during their LA period. They will expect all courses to be entered correctly into HAC Career Plan.

Here are the course guides that will help you choose the right courses:
CHS 9 Course Guide CHS Course Guide

​New Tech will hold its own informational meetings, but you can start to ​learn about that ​amazing school here: ​New Tech New Learners

Freshman Athletic Summit on Thursday, February 8th, 6:30 pm in the Arena for incoming 9th Grade Athletes.

Our counselors and elective teachers will be visiting 5th graders coming to West next year in the next few weeks.

All parents of current 5th graders/Rising 6th graders planning to attend West are invited to our Parent Meeting on Feb. 15th at 6 PM in the West cafeteria. We will have spirit shirts for sale and some other fun!

We have reached the time of year when we will begin registering for next year's courses. Please be sure to make note of the information and important meeting dates below.

Current 7th graders/Rising 8th graders:

2/5/24- Student Information Meetings during the school day

2/5/24- Parent Information Meeting (6 PM) West Cafeteria

Current 6th graders/Rising 7th graders:

2/6/24- Student Information Meetings during the school day

2/6/24- Parent Information Meeting (6 PM) West Cafeteria

Rising 9th Grade Students and Parents,

As a reminder, registration is now open in Home Access Center (HAC) for 9th grade course selection and will close on Friday, February 23rd. Please review the following helpful resources below and see the CHS9 website for important dates!

How to Input Course Requests Into HAC Video

Personal Graduation Plan Presentation

CHS9 Course Guide

Thank you,

Cody Koontz
Principal
Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus

Our counselors and elective teachers will be visiting 5th graders coming to West next year in the next few weeks.

All parents of current 5th graders/Rising 6th graders planning to attend West are invited to our Parent Meeting on Feb. 15th at 6 PM in the West cafeteria. We will have spirit shirts for sale and some other fun!

Our learners have the opportunity each year to sign up for UIL academic competitions. The time to let us know they're interested is now! If learners are interested in trying out for an academic team, learners must fill out this interest form linked below by Monday January 22nd to get the opportunity to try out.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct2lgtnGE1DABCXWj1MaCJ_5yY8B1WauqCnGDn8xK4uhwz2g/viewform

**Only learners with Coppell ISD email addresses will be able to fill out this form.**

Tryout information will be shared with learners in our school announcements. Tryouts will take place between January 22nd and February 2nd.

Students who make the teams will have practices after school between February 5th and April 11th.

Any learner who wants to compete, trys out, and makes a team must be available on competition day- Saturday April 13th and CMS West from 7 AM- 4 PM.

If learners would like to audition for the talent show please visit:

http://tinyurl.com/WGTAUDFORM24

For more information about the show please visit:

http://tinyurl.com/WGTINFO24

Below is an all-in-one place to show STAAR Testing Dates. Learners don't need to study for any of their STAAR tests, but should get plenty of rest and eat breakfast.

Coppell Middle School West has been designated by the Texas Education Agency to participate in the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR® ) Stand-Alone Field Test to be administered on February 8, 2024. As required by Texas Education Code, Section 39.035, administering the February 2024 STAAR Stand-Alone Field Test is mandatory for those campuses that are selected. CMS West, along with thousands of schools across Texas, are required to participate in the stand-alone field test. Coppell Middle School West was selected by TEA to administer the STAAR Stand-Alone Field Test in the following subject area and grade level:

7th and 8th grade ONLY

• Reading Language Arts (RLA)

The Field Test will be administered online only. All students who are scheduled to take the corresponding STAAR assessment in spring 2024 will participate in the stand-alone field test. This includes emergent bilingual students and students who receive special education services, unless a student requires an accommodation that is not available for the online field test.

General STAAR Field Test Information

As required by House Bill 3906, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) underwent a redesign to better align the assessments with classroom instruction. The redesign was implemented in the 2022–2023 school year and included the addition of writing to reading assessments and more non-multiple-choice questions such as open-ended or constructed-response questions.

Although the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has made a concerted effort to minimize the amount of instructional time used for state testing purposes generally and particularly for stand-alone field testing, a stand-alone field test is necessary to develop future state assessments with writing components.

According to TEA, field-test data from a sample of students who are representative of the state are critical to the state’s ability to build high-quality assessments. Coppell ISD will not receive any field-test data or any performance information from this administration for students, campuses, districts, or the state. However, as a routine part of the test development process for the Texas Assessment Program, field-test questions and data will be reviewed by TEA to determine whether the questions are appropriate for inclusion in the test bank for future STAAR administrations.

Students taking the stand-alone field test should be provided with opportunities to use the online practice tests. The test directions assume that students are familiar with the online testing environment. The practice tests, available on the Practice Test Site, give students experience using the online interface and tools and allow them to become familiar with various assessment question formats. For more information regarding the STAAR redesign, refer to the STAAR Resources page on the TEA website.

If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Anne Tucker (Testing Coordinator) at mtucker@coppellisd.com

West had three wonderful learners compete in the District Spelling Bee today! Rohit Raja was the district runner up and will be moving on to the Regional Spelling Bee. Congratulations Rohit!

PTO will have an in person meeting on Thursday January 18th at 5:30 PM at West in the art room. Please join us! All parents are welcome.

The Panera spirit night scheduled for Monday January 15th is being rescheduled for Thursday January 25th.

Place your yearbook order before the current offer runs out. Scan the QR code below in flyer or you can go to this link here to order your Yearbook https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks

8th grade parents received emails this week about 9th grade from both our athletic director- Coach Pehl and from the CHS9 Principal- Dr. Cody Koontz. This is the time of year to be sure you're reading those emails so you know about important deadlines and events. I've recapped the information for you below.

Athletics:

Parents of learners who want to be in athletics and play sports in 9th grade should plan to attend the Freshmen Athletic Summit on Thursday February 8th at 6:30 PM in the Coppell HS Arena.

9th Grade Registration:

January 8

CHS9 Course Guide Available Online

January 16

Online Registration Opens in Home Access Center (HAC)

*Course Registration begins for incoming 9th graders

January 30

Shadow Day - 8th grade students visit CHS9, CHS and New Tech High during the school day (students only)

January 30

Spring Showcase: A preview of CHS9 (6:00 - 8:00 pm Open House for parents and students to visit CHS9)

February 5

West - High School counselors meet with rising 9th graders during the school day (for students only)

February 23

Online Registration Closes in Home Access Center (HAC)

February 27-March 3rd

CHS9 Counselors review incoming course selections

February 27

Course Verification Google Form Open & Email sent to students & parents

March 1

Final Date to make course-request changes via Google Form

Important Links:

How to Input Course Requests Into HAC Video

Personal Graduation Plan Presentation

CHS9 Course Guide

Check out the information about UIL Academic Competitions

Please see the flyer below!

Please see the flyer below!

We were so excited to welcome learners back to school this week and wish all of our West families and community a very Happy New Year. We hope that 2024 will be a wonderful year for our families!

The Spring semester can move quickly and there is a lot that begins to happen soon to prepare for next year so please be sure you're reading this newsletter weekly to be aware of everything that is happenning.

As always, if you have questions please don't hesitate to reach out to anyone on campus.

Dr. Sarah Balarin

Principal

sbalarin@coppellisd.com

Dr. Nick Coenraad

Assistant Principal (Last Names A-L)

ncoenraad@coppellisd.com

Mrs. Jaime Duncan

Counselor (Last Names A-L)

jduncan@coppellisd.com

Mr. Taylor Smith-Bothun

Assistant Principal (Last Names M-Z)

tbothun@coppellisd.com

Mrs. Stephanie Julian

Counselor (Last Names M-Z)

sjulian@coppellisd.com

Please see the flyer below for more information about the upcoming dance workshop!

Please check out what's happening at West!

Monday January 8th

• Boys Basketball vs. Grapevine (away)

Tuesday January 9th

• Youth & Government State Parent Meeting (5 PM) in LGI

Wednesday January 10th

Thursday January 11th

• Girls Basketball vs. Grapevine (home)

Friday January 12th

• CISD District Spelling Bee for campus winners

Monday January 15th: No School/MLK Day

Thursday January 18th: Virtual PTO Meeting on Zoom

Tuesday January 23rd: Schoolwide MAP Testing for Math

Wednesday January 24th: Schoolwide MAP Testing for Reading

Tuesday January 30th: Shadow Day for 8th graders to visit New Tech High @ Coppell and CHS/CHS9

Monday February 5th: Current 7th graders/Rising 8th graders learning about 8th grade courses during the school day. Parent Information Meeting 6 PM in cafeteria for current 7th grade parents.

Tuesday February 6th: Current 6th graders/Rising 7th graders learning about 7th grade course during the school day. Parent information Meeting 6 PM in cafeteria for current 6th grade parents.

Thursday February 8th: STAAR Field Testing (practice only) for 7th & 8th grade Reading

Friday February 16th: No school, Professional Learning Day for teachers

Just a reminder that we will dismiss school at 1 PM both today (12.8.23) and next Friday (12.15.23).

CMS West had our school Spelling bee on Wednesday December 6th!

Congratulations to Spelling Bee Champion Rohit Raja (7th grade). He along with our 2nd place and 3rd place winners will all advance to the CISD Spelling Bee!

Pictured from left to right are: 2nd place- Aadya Shukla (6th grade), 1st place- Rohit Raja (7th grade), 3rd place- Sahaj Jaiswal (8th grade).

Please help your learner support our toy and food drive as your family is able!

Monday 12.11.23

• 🏀 7th/8th Boys B-Ball vs. North (@ home) 🏀

Tuesday 12.12.23

Wednesday 12.13.23

• 🎵 Beginner Band Concert 6:30 in Cafeteria 🎵

Thursday 12.14.23

• Principal's Leadership Advisory Council Meeting during Wrangler Time

Friday 12.15.23

• Early Release Day/Movie Day: Special Schedule
• Kona Ice for 7th grade during lunch

PTO is hosting a movie night for learners on Tuesday December 5th from 5-8 PM. Tickets may be purchased for $10 online using this link or in person by students during lunch on Monday and Tuesday.

Please help your learner with our Food Drive!

Monday 12.4.23

• 🏀 7th/8th Boys B-Ball vs. Cross Timbers 🏀

Tuesday 12.5.23

• 🎬 PTO Movie Night 🎬

Wednesday 12.6.23

• 🎶 Choir Concert 6:30 in Cafeteria 🎶
  
• 🎵 Band 7/8 Concert @ CHS 🎵
  

Thursday 12.7.23

• 7th grade field trip- AT&T Stadium
  
• 🏀 7th/8th Girls Basketball vs. North (away) 🏀
  

Friday 12.8.23

• Special Schedule for early release
• Kona Ice for 8th grade during lunch

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Monday 12.11.23

• 🏀 7th/8th Boys B-Ball vs. North (@ home) 🏀

Tuesday 12.12.23

Wednesday 12.13.23

• 🎵 Beginner Band Concert 6:30 in Cafeteria 🎵

Thursday 12.14.23

• Principal's Leadership Advisory Council Meeting during Wrangler Time

Friday 12.15.23

• Early Release Day/Movie Day: Special Schedule
• Kona Ice for 7th grade during lunch

Our West family wishes all families a very Happy Thanksgiving. We will return to school on Monday November 27th.

7th and 8th graders will have a chance to purchase Kona Ice during lunch today for $4, $6, or $7.

6th graders will get free popsicles when they return from their Field Trip to Medieval times!

Learners:

3rd - 12th Students will access their survey by navigating to surveys.panoramaed.com/coppellisd/login and entering their student ID, which serves as their access code.

Families:

Access their survey by navigating directly to this anonymous link: surveys.panoramaed.com/coppellisd/family/surveys

PTO is offering a winter spirit wear zip up hoodie. It is a black zip up hoodie with a small West logo on the left. Hoodies are priced at $35 ($40 for 2X and up). Order your zip up hoodies at https://cmswpto.membershiptoolkit.com.

Deadline is Friday 11/17/23

Our West family is wishing everyone celebrating Diwali a very Happy Diwali! May your weekends be filled with those you love and lots of fun!

Saturday is Veterans Day. On Veterans Day, America highlights the service of all members of the United States Armed Forces, both past and present. The military who serves and protects the U.S. come from all walks of life; they are parents, children, grandparents, friends, neighbors, and coworkers, and are an important part of their communities. Veterans Day is a time for reflection, gratitude, and remembrance, as we express our deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by those who have served in our nation's armed forces.

Veterans Day is a remembrance of all U.S. military veterans – past and present. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I, then known as “the Great War.” Commemorated in many countries as Armistice Day the following year, November 11th became a federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became legally known as Veterans Day.

Our fall play, PUFFS had a very successful opening night last night. You can still catch three more performances. Puffs will be on stage tonight at 7 PM as well as tomorrow 2 PM and 7 PM.

All learners will be required to show their school ID when purchasing lunch beginning on Monday. If learners have lost their ID they need to go to this google form to request a replacement.

Cost for a replacement ID is $5.

Our district has partnered with Youth Equipped to Succeed (YES) to provide information on relationships and sexual health. Through these programs, students are provided research-based information on how to achieve optimal health and are encouraged to focus on their dreams and goals. This is an opt-in program and as parents you completed that choice during enrollment.

If you'd like to preview the material that will be covered with learners on Friday November 17th, please join us for the Parent Presentation to preview what the students will see and receive tools and strategies for communication with your child.

Parent Program

Location: Zoom Link

https://coppellisd.zoom.us/j/95792879914?pwd=VkozMVdPMElpQU9ydXZzWXlVSnY2Zz09

Meeting ID: 957 9287 9914

Passcode: 374981

Date: Monday November 13th

Time: 6 PM

Monday November 13th

• 🏀 7th & 8th grade Boys B-Ball Scrimmage vs. East & North- 7th @ home, 8th @ East🏀

Tuesday November 14th

Wednesday November 15th

• CISD All City Band Clinic & Concert

Thursday November 16th

• 🏀 7th & 8th grade Girls B-Ball Scrimmage vs. Colleyville @ home 🏀
• PTO Meeting- 5:30 PM
  

Friday November 17th

• Special Schedule: 6th Grade Field Trip to Medieval Times & 7th/8th grade Movie Day
• Sexual Health Presentations for Learners who opted in

Learners:

3rd - 12th Students will access their survey by navigating to surveys.panoramaed.com/coppellisd/login and entering their student ID, which serves as their access code.

Families:

Access their survey by navigating directly to this anonymous link: surveys.panoramaed.com/coppellisd/family/surveys

Dear Parents,

This year, we will use the Scripps National Spelling Bee’s online testing platform to hold our grade-level spelling bee via an online spelling and word meaning test.

The first step to spelling bee participation for your child is registering for the online testing platform by visiting https://online-test.spellingbee.com. I encourage you to watch this video tutorial that will walk you through the registration process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ThKRsffiFc

If you have already registered in the online testing platform for another child, you can log in to your account and add an additional child to that same parent account. There is no need to register a different email address for each child in your household. Once you have registered, I will be able to assign the appropriate test to your child. The test will be taking place at school. Your child must be present on Thursday, November 16 to take their test. If your child advances to the school-level competition, you will be notified by email Friday, November 17.

This year, our school-level competition will be administered in person on December 6, 2023. Remember, the first step to spelling bee participation is to register at online-test.spellingbee.com.

Please register your child by Monday, November 13. Once registered, please expect a confirmation email with additional information from me (Ms.Tangassi). Students who are not registered by the deadline will not be able to participate. Please contact me with any questions about our school spelling bee program.

I look forward to having your child compete to represent our school!

Sincerely,

Stephanie Tangassi

stangassi@coppellisd.com

Support our campus and West PTO!

See the flyer below!

Friday, November 3 is Father of Texas Day, in memory of Stephen F. Austin, the great pioneer patriot and the real and true Father of Texas. Stephen F. Austin played a pivotal role in the early colonization of Texas and was a key figure in the struggle for Texas independence. His dedication to Texas and its people laid the foundation for the vibrant state we know today. Father of Texas Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate and patriotic programs in the public schools to properly commemorate the birthday of Stephen F. Austin and to inspire a greater love for this beloved state. (Gov’t Code 662.045)

Monday November 6th

• no special events

Tuesday November 7th

• no special events

Wednesday November 8th

• Tennis (Away) vs. Colleyville

Thursday November 9th

• 7th and 8th grade Girls Basketball vs. East and North (Location TBD)
• Fall Play- Puffs (7 PM) in the cafeteria

Friday November 10th

• Fall Play- Puffs (7 PM) in the cafeteria

Saturday November 11th

• U.S. Veteran's Day
• Fall Play- Puffs (2 PM and 7 PM) in the cafeteria
• Youth and Government District Meet in Grand Prairie

PTO is offering a winter spirit wear zip up hoodie. It is a black zip up hoodie with a small West logo on the left. Hoodies are priced at $35 ($40 for 2X and up). Order your zip up hoodies at https://cmswpto.membershiptoolkit.com.

Do you need to update your address? Please contact Mrs. Olmstead at solmstead@coppellisd.com

To access report cards for your learner:

(after report cards are published on Oct 13, Jan 5, March 22, May 31)

Print/Save Your Student's Report Card

Please be sure to download/print your child's first semester Report Card

Directions:

Log in to HAC (Home Access Center)

Click on the Grades icon

Click on Report Card

Print/Save

Please see the flyers below to get assistance if your family has a need!

The West Theatre Department presents PUFFS- or Seven Increasingly Difficult Years at a Certain School of Magic.

Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (Nov 9-11) at 7:00 pm and Saturday Nov 11 at 2:00 pm.

Families can access their survey by navigating directly to this anonymous link: surveys.panoramaed.com/coppellisd/family/surveys

Monday October 23rd:

• 7th/8th grade Fall Band Concert (6:30 PM @ West)

Tuesday October 24th:

• Flying Fish Spirit Night (3-9 PM)
• Choir Fall Concert (6:30 PM @ West)

Wednesday October 25th:

• 7th and 8th grade Tennis vs. Heritage @ Coppell HS
• 7th & 8th grade District Cross County Meet @ Andy Brown Park

Thursday October 26th:

• 7th & 8th grade End of Season Volleyball Tournament

Friday October 27th:

• Pep Rally @ West and Red Ribbon Week Speaker- following this special schedule
• 7th & 8th grade End of Season Volleyball Tournament

In order to promote being drug free we are celebrating Red Ribbon Week Monday October 23rd-Friday October 27th. Please check out our dress up days. We encourage all learners and staff to participate.

Monday 10/23: Red-ey to be Drug Free (WEAR RED)

Tuesday 10/24: Westies are too smart for drugs (WEAR COLLEGE GEAR)

Wednesday 10/25: Wear Pink and think about stopping drugs and cancer (WEAR PINK)

Thursday 10/26: Wake up Drug Free (WEAR PJS)

Friday 10/27: Your future's so bright! (WEAR NEON AND SUNGLASSES)

See the flyer below for reminder on how to access your student's school portraits.

We have several days coming up where we will follow a special bell schedule in order to accomodate activities happening here on campus.

• October 27th- Pep Rally and Red Ribbon Week Speaker

• November 3rd- Mental Health Screening, Panorama Survey

• November 17th- Sexual Health Presentations/Movie Day/6th grade field trip

• December 8th- early release (all learners dismissed at 1 PM)

• December 15th- early release/movie day(all learners dismissed at 1 PM)

All 7th and 8th grade BOYS and GIRLS who are interested in trying out for basketball, please mark your calendars! You need to attend all three days of tryouts!

Tryouts are November 1st, November 2nd, and November 3rd for 7th and 8th grade. 7th grade tryouts START at 6:45am and will go to the end of 1st period. Doors will open at 6:30am. 8th grade tryouts START at the beginning of 7th period, and will end at 4:45pm. Please pick your child up by 5pm at the latest.

*Boys who are not currently enrolled in the Athletics period, but want to try out for basketball, please see Coach Menner about paperwork and getting a physical.

*Girls who are not currently enrolled in the Athletics period, but want to try out for basketball, please see Coach Nielsen about paperwork and getting a physical.

Monday October 16th

• 7th grade football vs. Colleyville (away)

Tuesday October 17th

• 8th grade football vs. Colleyville @ home

Wednesday October 18th

• Cross Country Meet (away)
• Tennis vs. Grapevine (away)

Thursday October 19th

• CISD Special Olympics Bocce Ball

Friday October 20th

• All-City Band Auditions (5-9 PM at West)

Saturday October 21st

• All-City Band Auditions (8 AM- 2 PM at West)

Please join us October 24th!

All 7th and 8th grade BOYS and GIRLS who are interested in trying out for basketball, please mark your calendars! You need to attend all three days of tryouts!

Tryouts are November 1st, November 2nd, and November 3rd for 7th and 8th grade. 7th grade tryouts START at 6:45am and will go to the end of 1st period. Doors will open at 6:30am. 8th grade tryouts START at the beginning of 7th period, and will end at 4:45pm. Please pick your child up by 5pm at the latest.

*Boys who are not currently enrolled in the Athletics period, but want to try out for basketball, please see Coach Menner about paperwork and getting a physical.

*Girls who are not currently enrolled in the Athletics period, but want to try out for basketball, please see Coach Nielsen about paperwork and getting a physical.

Coppell Assistance League

Operation School Bell through the Assistance League of Coppell assists families in need by providing new school clothing, coats, shoe cards, and backpacks to students without cost or obligation to you the parent/guardian. If you would like to participate, please email the counselors at jduncan@coppellisd.com or sjulian@coppellisd.com to request an authorization form.

The Coppell Cares Weekend Backpack program, sponsored by FUMC Coppell, helps eliminate food insecurity for the children who attend Coppell ISD schools. This program provides nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack items to eligible CISD children (and siblings), for the weekends during the school year. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to register. Food sacks will come home with your youngest child on Fridays. If you have any questions, please contact the counselors at jduncan@coppellisd.com or sjulian@coppellisd.com

English Google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKO3OaD7fz7SYJSIBUG0x9Ba4yrMG1eS5jmFayr1o0rwnR5g/viewform

Spanish Google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfejKEM_1SX3ojdJExf4t-v0tmym219b4b3Rnj1_MgdiWV_RA/viewform

Check out the CHS Student Council Homecoming Week Flyer below! We are encouraging all learners to dress up!

Monday October 9th

• No SCHOOL

Tuesday October 10th

• Homecoming Dress Up Day: Wear your Looney Tunes of Jersey
• 8th grade Football vs. East at CHS

Wednesday October 11th

Homecoming Dress Up Day: Barbie vs. Ken

Thursday October 12th

• Homecoming Dress Up Day: Dress for the early 2000s
• 7th and 8th grade Volleyball vs. Colleyville (away)

Friday October 13th

• Homecoming Dress Up Day: Show your Coppell Spirit!

Coppell Assistance League

Operation School Bell through the Assistance League of Coppell assists families in need by providing new school clothing, coats, shoe cards, and backpacks to students without cost or obligation to you the parent/guardian. If you would like to participate, please email the counselors at jduncan@coppellisd.com or sjulian@coppellisd.com to request an authorization form.

The Coppell Cares Weekend Backpack program, sponsored by FUMC Coppell, helps eliminate food insecurity for the children who attend Coppell ISD schools. This program provides nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack items to eligible CISD children (and siblings), for the weekends during the school year. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to register. Food sacks will come home with your youngest child on Fridays. If you have any questions, please contact the counselors at jduncan@coppellisd.com or sjulian@coppellisd.com

English Google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKO3OaD7fz7SYJSIBUG0x9Ba4yrMG1eS5jmFayr1o0rwnR5g/viewform

Spanish Google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfejKEM_1SX3ojdJExf4t-v0tmym219b4b3Rnj1_MgdiWV_RA/viewform

Monday October 2nd:

• 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball vs. East @ Home

Tuesday October 3rd:

• 8th grade Football vs. Heritage @ Home

Wednesday October 4th:

• 7th & 8th grade tennis vs. Cross Timbers (away)
• 7th & 8th grade Cross Country Meet

Thursday October 5th:

• Kickoff day for CISD Homecoming- dress up to represent music of the 2000s
• Early Release Day- all learners dismissed at 1 PM- following this special bell schedule
• Kona Ice- during 6th grade lunch

Friday October 6th/Monday October 9th:

• No School for Learners

We will begin this week having Kona Ice days. Each of the early release days throughout the school year will offer one grade level to purchase Kona Ice snow cones. They range in price from $4 to $7 so please send cash if your learner would like to purchase.

Thursday October 6th- 6th grade only during lunch

Friday December 8th- 8th grade only during lunch

Friday December 15th- 7th grade only during lunch

Homecoming Week for Coppell High School is also celebrated on our middle school campuses. Homecoming week crosses over two weeks because of learners not being in school on Friday Sept. 6th and Monday Sept. 9th. Please see below for the dress up days and theme!

Theme: Y2K ‘23

Tagline: “Got that HoCo Stuck on Replay!”

HC Week Dress- Up Days:

Thursday 10/5- “Lose Yourself in the Moment!”- Music Day of the 2000s

Tuesday 10/10- “Pushing Through to Win!”- Space Jams- Jersey & Looney Tunes Day

Wednesday 10/11- “Living in COWBOYland” Barbie vs. Ken Day

Thursday 10/12- “What, like it’s hard winning games?”- Throwback Thursday/ Retro 2000s

Friday 10/13- “We are kind of a BIG deal, People Know Us.” School Spirit Day

All PE and Athletics clothes have been delivered! Parents, please double check what you ordered over the summer! If you are missing anything from your order, please contact Coach Nielsen!

Student activity bundle sales end on sept 30th. Student spirit wear, parent spirit wear and birthday marquee will be sold at updated higher prices from Oct 1st onward.

Do you have children in grades 6, 7, or 8 that are interested in babysitting? Safe Sitter® can help ensure they are ready for anything that comes their way when you’re not around. Sign them up for our upcoming Safe Sitter® class on October 28 from 9:00 - 2:30pm. Register Now as classes fill quickly! *Registration is limited to the first 20 applicants.

Operation School Bell through the Assistance League of Coppell assists families in need by providing new school clothing, coats, shoe cards, and backpacks to students without cost or obligation to you the parent/guardian. If you would like to participate, please email the counselors at jduncan@coppellisd.com or sjulian@coppellisd.com to request an authorization form.

The Coppell Cares Weekend Backpack program, sponsored by FUMC Coppell, helps eliminate food insecurity for the children who attend Coppell ISD schools. This program provides nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack items to eligible CISD children (and siblings), for the weekends during the school year. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to register. Food sacks will come home with your youngest child on Fridays. If you have any questions, please contact the counselors at jduncan@coppellisd.com or sjulian@coppellisd.com

English Google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKO3OaD7fz7SYJSIBUG0x9Ba4yrMG1eS5jmFayr1o0rwnR5g/viewform

Spanish Google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfejKEM_1SX3ojdJExf4t-v0tmym219b4b3Rnj1_MgdiWV_RA/viewform

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us last night for our Parent University and Curriculum Night. If you missed the presentation from our counselors, it is viewable using this link. We enjoyed having you!

Get your yearbook today! 😎 If the orders are placed by September 15th, you can get the icons for free if you choose to pay to personalize the book with the student's name. The book is $40 for the current sale. After the 15th, the free icon offer will go away, and then it will be $5 per icon. But the book will still be $40 until November 10th. Just scan the QR code to place your order today or visit jostens.com/2024yearbook

Monday September 18th

• 7th grade football vs. North @ Home

Tuesday September 19th

• 8th grade football vs. North @ Coppell HS

Wednesday September 20th

• Evacuation drill @ 9:40
• Faculty Meeting (4 PM) in LGI

Thursday September 21st

• Volleyball vs. Grapevine MS (away)

Friday September 22nd

Good Afternoon Everyone! We have several things going on next week that we want to share with you! Please check out this week's Friday Forecast!

Our campus will be MAP testing on Monday Sept. 11th (Math) and Tuesday Sept. 12th (Reading). On both days we will follow a special bell schedule.

Wednesday Sept. 13th from 5:15-6 PM, our counselors will host a parent meeting to help parents know more about how to support your learners in school. Following that meeting is our West Curriculum Night from 6-7:30 PM.

You'll follow your learners schedule so please bring a copy of that if your learner isn't with you. You'll have a few minutes in each of your learner's classes to get to know their teacher and learn more about their classes. This will not be a time for individual conferences. We still encourage reaching out to your child's teacher via email if you have specific questions or concerns for your child. The bell schedule for the evening is below!

Additionally, we will have several local businesses and non-profits here to showcase the support they can offer families and learners so please stop by their space in front of our library to get to know our business partners and what they can offer for your family!

Curriculum Night Schedule

5:15-6:00 PM- Parent Meeting in the Cafeteria with Counselors

6:00-6:08 (Parents in 1st period class of learner)

6:13-6:21 (Parents in 2nd period class of learner)

6:26-6:34 (Parents in 3rd period class of learner)

6:39-6:47 (Parents in 4th period class of learner)

6:52-7:00 (Parents in 5th period class of learner)

7:05-7:13 (Parents in 6th period class of learner)

7:18-7:26 (Parents in 7th period class of learner)

**If you have West parent Spirit wear, please wear it to show your school spirit on curriculum night! If you've ordered recently, shirts will be coming home with your learner.**

Coppell Assistance League

Operation School Bell through the Assistance League of Coppell assists families in need by providing new school clothing, coats, shoe cards, and backpacks to students without cost or obligation to you the parent/guardian. If you would like to participate, please email the counselors at jduncan@coppellisd.com or sjulian@coppellisd.com to request an authorization form.

The Coppell Cares Weekend Backpack program, sponsored by FUMC Coppell, helps eliminate food insecurity for the children who attend Coppell ISD schools. This program provides nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack items to eligible CISD children (and siblings), for the weekends during the school year. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to register. Food sacks will come home with your youngest child on Fridays. If you have any questions, please contact the counselors at jduncan@coppellisd.com or sjulian@coppellisd.com

English Google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKO3OaD7fz7SYJSIBUG0x9Ba4yrMG1eS5jmFayr1o0rwnR5g/viewform

Spanish Google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfejKEM_1SX3ojdJExf4t-v0tmym219b4b3Rnj1_MgdiWV_RA/viewform

Get your yearbook today! 😎 If the orders are placed by September 15th, you can get the icons for free if you choose to pay to personalize the book with the student's name. The book is $40 for the current sale. After the 15th, the free icon offer will go away, and then it will be $5 per icon. But the book will still be $40 until November 10th. Just scan the QR code to place your order today or visit jostens.com/2024yearbook

You can now report and absence for your learner online! Please visit

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1HDlNMX_zV7fWUOMFljtZ--uHy-8SKRvLTrm5FnwjBpCEtQ/viewform to report an absence!

Good Afternoon everyone!

This is just a friendly reminder that we have no school on Monday Sept. 4th. Classes will resume on Tuesday Sept. 5th. On that day we will also begin to enforce our late work policy across all three middle schools. Please see below for details about our policy. Learners who receive accommodations that allow for extra time will still be allowed those.

MIddle School:

Points off for each school day an assignment is late.

1 school day late- 10 points off

2 school days late- 20 points off

3 school days late- 30 points off

*If more than 3 days late learners can continue to turn it in up until the next progress report/3 week mark, at which time it becomes a zero.

Monday September 4th

• Labor Day Holiday (no school)

Tuesday September 5th

• 8th grade Football Scrimmage vs. East & North (@ North)

Wednesday September 6th

• Spirit Squad Meeting- 3:45 in Room 122
• 7th grade Football Scrimmage vs. East/North (@ East)

Thursday September 7th

• 7th/8th grade Volleyball vs. Cross Timbers (@ home)

Friday September 8th

You can now report and absence for your learner online! Please visit

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1HDlNMX_zV7fWUOMFljtZ--uHy-8SKRvLTrm5FnwjBpCEtQ/viewform to report an absence!

Get your yearbook today! 😎 If the orders are placed by September 15th, you can get the icons for free if you choose to pay to personalize the book with the student's name. The book is $40 for the current sale. After the 15th, the free icon offer will go away, and then it will be $5 per icon. But the book will still be $40 until November 10th. Just scan the QR code to place your order today or visit jostens.com/2024yearbook

Show your wrangler spirit by ordering West Parent Spirit Wear!

You can also support your learner by buying your Proud Wrangler Parent spirit wear!! This Year West PTO has introduced West spirit wear for parents to display their wrangler spirit at events at school, athletics meets, fine arts performances etc.

If you placed order for spirit wear, delivery of t-shirts will start from Monday 8/28.

If you haven't yet ordered, please visit this link to order yours today! You'll need to login to see the order page.

CMS West is inviting new members to join the 23-24 Sprit Squad! This is a club aimed at cheering on our athletic teams, promoting school spirit, and a chance for learners to make friends! All grades and both boys and girls are invited to join! If your learner is interested, please plan for them to attend the meeting on Wednesday Sept. 6th @ 3:45 in Room 122. Please fill out the interest form as well!

Spirit Squad Interest Form

We are excited to launch the 23-24 Texas YMCA Youth and Government program in September, and we want your learner to be a part of the delegation! If you are a former delegate looking to re-enroll for this school year, or are new to the program and interested in joining, please check out the slides from our August 30th informational meeting by clicking HERE. Registration opens September 1st and closes October 6th, and our first after-school meeting is Monday, September 18th. Please contact Mrs. Key at kkey@coppellisd.com or Ms. Tackett at stackett@coppellisd.com if you have any questions after reviewing the information slides.

Please see the flyer below!

Free CISD Adult English Classes

Fall 2023 ESL/BIL Parent Information Sessions

Operation School Bell through the Assistance League of Coppell assists families in need by providing new school clothing, coats, shoe cards, and backpacks to students without cost or obligation to you the parent/guardian. If you would like to participate, please email the counselors at jduncan@coppellisd.com or sjulian@coppellisd.com to request an authorization form.

The Coppell Cares Weekend Backpack program, sponsored by FUMC Coppell, helps eliminate food insecurity for the children who attend Coppell ISD schools. This program provides nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack items to eligible CISD children (and siblings), for the weekends during the school year. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to register. Food sacks will come home with your youngest child on Fridays. If you have any questions, please contact the counselors at jduncan@coppellisd.com or sjulian@coppellisd.com

English Google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKO3OaD7fz7SYJSIBUG0x9Ba4yrMG1eS5jmFayr1o0rwnR5g/viewform

Spanish Google form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfejKEM_1SX3ojdJExf4t-v0tmym219b4b3Rnj1_MgdiWV_RA/viewform