Family Weekly Update

It was great to see students after a long weekend. We are stressing to students the importance of focus and individual growth in all classes. We are raising the bar for high expectations each day at CMS. We want to see our students be their best!

Gavin Softic (he, him)
Principal
Collins Middle School

With cold and flu season in full swing we have had an increase in nursing visits. We are also seeing an increase in students being sent to school and told to see the nurse if they don't feel well when they get to school. We are asking families to please keep students home if they don't feel well. We are working hard to minimize the exposure to communicable illnesses. We also would like families to know students are not able to walk home if they are sick from our office. An adult must dismiss them in person.

Please review our sick day guidelines

Students should not attend school if:

• Temperature of 100 F or higher: may return after having a normal temperature for 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medication.
• Vomiting; may return 12 hours after symptoms resolve & can tolerate a new diet. During this uptick in illnesses we do suggest 24 hours.
• Diarrhea; may return 12 hours after symptoms resolve & can tolerate a new diet. During this uptick in illnesses we do suggest 24 hours.
• Any undiagnosed rashes
• If antibiotics are prescribed; may return after taking antibiotics for minimum of 24 hrs (unless it is for ear infections as these are not transmissible)

If you have to keep your child home or want advice on whether you can send your child to school please call us directly 978-740-1194. We will adjust the student's attendance as needed.

Nurse McKenzie & Nurse Drea

Drivers who attempt to quickly get around the bus can and have caused serious bodily injury, and even death. Young children between the ages of 4 and 7 are at the greatest risk, according to the Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services.

While you may not be able to see a child running across the street, the stopped bus with flashing lights is an indicator that children are present and have not safely made it on or off of the vehicle. Bus drivers will turn off the lights when they see that the children have reached safety, and that’s why it is critical that drivers on the road follow these cues. Drivers who fail to do so are breaking the law.

Do your part to keep Massachusetts school children safe by obeying the school bus zone law.

Ms Tep's Site

Art Website: Please check out student work captured on the website set up by Ms. Tep below featuring student work! CMS Student Work Art Website

• Monday

  • 1/27 - Girls Game - Home - Marshall - 3:45
  • 1/27 - Boys Game - Home - Marshall - 5:00
  • 1/27 - Cheerleading - Home - Marshall - 3:25-6:00

  Tuesday

  • 1/28 - Girls Practice - 3:25-4:30

  Wednesday

  
  

  • Professional Development No Sports Programs

  Thursday

  • 1/30 - Boys Game - Home - Marblehead - 3:45
  • 1/30 - Girls Game - Home - Marblehead - 4:45
  • 1/30 - Cheerleading - Home -Marblehead - 3:25-6:00

  Friday

  • 1/31 - Intramural Practice - 3:25-4:30

  Saturday

  • 2/1 - Intramural Basketball Games

  • Ohio St. vs. Army - 11:00am -11:55am

  • Michigan St. vs. Alabama - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Come and Support CMS!

Meetings:

• Feb 25th 630pm
• March 18th 630pm
• April 15th 630pm
• May 20th 630pm
• June 17th 630pm

The goal of this document is to support families, staff, and students in outlining clear and consistent expectations for the Collins Middle School.

We recognize that clarity is necessary in setting a strong foundation for the positive school culture and climate at Collins Middle School. Collins Middle School is committed to providing an equitable environment for all students, and to ensuring that all students are able to access their right to a free appropriate public education. For this reason, it is vital that students and families understand the rights and responsibilities of a student of Collins Middle School. For a full overview of the areas addressed below, please refer to the Collins Middle School Handbook, which is in adherence to the Salem Public Schools Code of Conduct.

This document provides an overview of our expectations and provides details on our response to infractions in the event that situations arise over the course of the school year.

CMS School-Based Rules and Agreements

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