Principal P's Friday Message

CMS Mission

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

CMS Vision

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

Dear CMS Families,

It was wonderful to see so many of you at Curriculum Night! We’re excited to announce that on Monday, we will be kicking off our community read of Ghost by Jason Reynolds. During WIN, all students will receive their own copy of the book, watch a PBS Book Trailer , and dive into the first chapter.

After reading Chapter 1, students will engage in meaningful discussions around these questions:

• Where is the place you feel you most belong?
• Who in your life supports you and makes you feel safe to be yourself?
• Can you think of a time when you found your voice? What were the circumstances, and who helped give you the courage to speak up?

Next week, students will continue reading Chapters 1-4 in their ELA classes.

We encourage you to join in by reading along at home and having conversations with your student about the book. We look forward to this shared reading experience!

Better Together,

Ms. P

Phone: 315-672-3159

Email: jprzybylski@westgenesee.org

Instagram @Camillus_Middle

CMS Yearbooks

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

htts://www.balfour.com/new-york/camillus/camillus-middle-school

Picking Up Early

If your child is being picked up early from school please send in a note or call the attendance office. 315-672-3426. When picking up your child you will need to come to the main office to be checked in and then you will sign your child out in the health/attendance office.

Dropping off items

If you need to drop something off please come to the main office. There is a table and sticky notes in the foyer to label and leave items. Food from restaurants can not be dropped off.

Join the Camillus Middle School PTO

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

• Back to School Picnic 8/27/24

• Student Dances

• Thanksgiving meals for CMS families

• 3v3 Basketball Tournament

• Scholarships for WGHS students

• Book Fair

• Scholarships to the Seabreeze Field Trip

• Staff Appreciation

• End of Year Celebration

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

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

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

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

Follow us on Facebook: Camillus Middle School PTO

Contact us with questions: wgcmspto@westgenesee.org

September 30

Wildcat WIN Better Together Day (Ghost Kickoff)

Wear our School Colors

October 8

PTO Meeting

CMS Library Or Zoom

6:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://cnyric.zoom.us/j/97553910736?pwd=q7Ns2GbmDIu4bS0DdztcgOwyGBERbg.1

• Be Safe:

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

• Practice safe use of technology

• Maintain personal space and boundaries

• Make sure adults know where you are

• Be Responsible:

• Take ownership and pride in your work.

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

• Attend school regularly

• Seek help if you need support.

• Be Respectful:

• Respect others’ belongings

• Follow school and classroom expectations

• Speak appropriately to peers and staff

• Be open-minded to individual differences

• Follow directions

• Take care of school property.

• Be Kind:

• Include everyone - no one gets left out

• Encourage and help others

• Treat others the way they want to be treated.

• Do a good deed

Each month students who are caught in the act of being safe, respectful, responsible and kind will receive a "Better Together Ticket". Students who turn their ticket into the main office will receive a pass to attend a monthly celebration during WIN time. Be the reason we are Better Together at CMS! Keep spreading positivity and leading by example! This month over 100 students were recognized and celebrated!

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

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

October 1- No Late Buses Available students will need a ride.

🎮ESports (Room 8)

🏳️‍🌈SAGA/ Pride (Room 122)

🎶Select Chorus (Room 123)

October 3

🎮ESports (Room 8)

Ski Club (Cafeteria)

🎣 Angler Club (Room 113 )

📚Yearbook (Room 119)

October 4

💛Better Together (Rm 217)

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

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

To learn more check out the link below.

National Hispanic Heritage Month