CMS Newsletter

Thank you to all those who donated different items to help ease the expense on our staff for supplies. It is very much appreciated.

• March 24-Collingswood BOE Meeting 6:30 (CHS Cafe)

• April 4- CMS Advisory Meetings

• April 8-End of the Third Marking Period
• April 11- Panther of the 3rd MP Recognition Program (Invite only)
• April 14-April 17-CMS Career Week
• April 15-CMS PTA Meeting -6:30 (Google Meet)
• April 16- Third Marking Period Grades Released (Parent Portal)
  
• April 17-CMS Career Day (Grade 8)
• April 18-April 27-Spring Break (School reopens April 28-Day 3)
• April 28-Collingswood BOE Meeting 6:30 (CHS Cafe)

• May 2- CMS Advisory Meetings
• May 9- CMS PTA Welcome Spring Dance: 7:30-9:00PM (CHS Cafeteria)
• May 14-NJSLA Grade 8 Science
• May 14-NJHS Induction-6:30PM (Auditorium)
• May 15-NJSLA Grade 8 Science
• May 15-CMS/CHS Instrumental Concert
• May 19-Collingswood BOE Meeting 6:30 (CHS Cafe)
• May 20-NJSLA Grade 6-8 Testing
• May 20- CMS PTA Meeting -6:30 (Google Meet)
• May 21-NJSLA Grade 6-8 Testing
• May 21- Fourth Marking Period Progress Report Comments released via parent portal
• May 22-NJSLA Grade 6-8 Testing
• May 26-School Closed (Memorial Day)

• If the student can kick their foot and the shoe falls/slips/ slides/ off it is not appropriate for school- The student will be required to change into gym shoes; if no gym shoes a phone call home will be made to have shoes brought to school.
• Pack a sweatshirt or light jacket. It is colder in the morning and warms up in the afternoon.

• Is your PE valid (completed within the last 365 days)? :If yes, complete and submit a NJ HEALTH HISTORY UPDATE FORM

Are you new to sports or is your PE expired?

• If yes, schedule a doctor appointment and complete and submit a Full SPORTS PHYSICAL EXAM PACKET - Copes in the main office

• Athletic Physical

Calling All Parents, Guardians, and Community Members! Sign Up for Career Day!

We are excited to invite parents and guardians to participate in our upcoming 8th Grade Career Day! This is a fantastic opportunity to share your career journey, experiences, and insights with our students.

Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time:approximately between 8am-11am
Location: Collingswood Middle School

We welcome professionals from all fields to inspire and educate our students about different career paths. Whether you work in healthcare, business, technology, trades, the arts, or any other industry, we’d love to have you!

If you are interested in being a guest speaker, please use this link:Career Day Sign Up

Thank you for helping us make Career Day a valuable experience for our students!

Peer Tutoring Available During Advisory!

We are excited to offer Peer Tutoring for students who need extra academic support! This program takes place on Days 1 and 2 during Advisory, providing students with the opportunity to receive help from their peers in a supportive and encouraging environment.

When: Days 1 & 2 during Advisory
Where:Flex A- Rm. 204 and Flex B-Rm. 201

Peer tutoring is a great way for students to reinforce their learning, build confidence, and improve their academic skills. If you would like your child to participate, please encourage them to sign up!

Thank you for supporting our students' success!

All students are encouraged to attend. Students are not required to stay the entire time. Chromebooks will be provided for students to complete work.

If your student is in attendance- the expectation is to be completing work.

• Support CMS PTA. Help a little or help a lot, do what you can to get involved.
  
• Please use the QR code to sign up and become a PTA member
• CMS PTA Facebook Page- Information is posted frequently

The CMS PTA is hosting a fundraiser for the CMS families, AND STAFF. Staff is not required to work, and they are FREE. The PTA wants to allow staff to let it all out and feel the support from the community.

• All Middle School Students are required to change during PE class. Students are strongly recommended to leave extra sneakers and cover up clothing if the weather is on the chillier side.

• Students lose points in PE for not changing/wearing appropriate clothing.

• Please do not allow your students to bring in spray perfume or spray deodorant. These items cause flare ups for members of our school community who have allergies and/or asthma. If a student has been seen using an item they have been asked to take it home
  

The Collingswood Police Department (CPD) has worked collaboratively with school officials to help develop a plan to address some of the traffic and pedestrian concerns specific to the High School and Middle School Campus. Please review the information below and help us in making our school zones safer for everyone.

- Everett Avenue will be made a temporary One-Way street. However, the only mechanism put in place to restrict traffic will be the placement of cones at the intersection of Everett and Eldridge Avenues to prohibit traffic from turning right onto Everett towards Collings Avenue.

- Cambridge Avenue will continue to be closed to traffic

• There will be safety cones and additional signage to designate drop off and NO parking areas along Eldridge Ave
• Students should only utilize the crosswalks for any intersection

The Below Action's are strictly Prohibited

1) Parking on the left side of Eldridge Avenue (opposite the school)

2) Idling for long periods of time. The right side of Eldridge Avenue (along the school) is available for Short Term Stopping Only for drop off and pick up

3) Stopping or Standing on W. Collings Avenue, between Everett and Colford Avenues

4) Dropping off and picking up in the middle of the roadway

5) Crossing Collings Avenue at Cambridge Avenue. Students shall only cross Collings Avenue at the designated crosswalk/pinch point in front of the school where the crossing guards is posted.

This week, our class focused on rolling up silverware settings in preparation for the Community Breakfast this weekend. It's a great opportunity for us to practice essential work skills and contribute to a meaningful community event. We're always eager to find ways to improve our skills while supporting local activities.

President- Julian Carty.

VIce-President- Rockell Guerra.

Treasurer-Blair Buzniak.

Secretary-Nora Maxwell.

Media Manager- Cleo Fisher

• 24/25 District Calendar -> Revised: 10/28/2024
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Miss Whitman - swhitman@collsk12.org and Miss Gillan - lgillan@collsk12.org

Date: June 18th

Location: CHS GYM

Time: 6:30pm

• We will be streaming our closing exercises live and will post that link when it becomes available the evening of.

• Doors will open at 6pm. Tickets will be taken at the door. No one will be allowed in without a ticket.

• Each student will be provided a total of four(4) tickets. Options for extra requests are not accepted at this time due to space.

• CMS encourages our students to dress nicely for their big event but please remember that they will be walking through the gym so shoes should be an appropriate height. No slides or flip flops will be allowed. Please refrain from pants with large holes in them.
• Students should not bring cell phones or valuables with them to Closing Exercises. No eating or chewing gum.
• Students will be required to be in school the entire day in order to participate in the event in the evening.

Students and Audience are reminded that proper decorum and respect for tradition are required throughout Closing Exercises.

More information will be provided as we get closer to the event

Roger Chu, President

Term Expires: December 31, 2026

Kate Seltzer, Vice President
Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Danielle Brown
Term Expires: December 31, 2028

Matthew Craig Term Expires: December 31, 2026

Zakiya Devine
Term Expires: December 31, 2028

Kelly Maia Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Meghan Mikulski Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Sarah Sherman Term Expires: December 31, 2026

Maggie Zmijewski
Term Expires: December 31, 2028

James McMillan, Oaklyn

Christopher Dilkus, Woodlynne

Contact Us: CBOEContact@collsk12.org

https://www.nj.gov/education/ethics/

Principal's Assistant: Mrs. Seeley Email: KSeeley@collsk12.org

Co-Principal's Assistant: Mrs. Mauger Email: JMauger@Collsk12.org

Counselling Assistant: Mrs. Dickerson Email: KDickerson@Collsk12.org

Website: https://www.collsk12.org/o/cm

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