1/13 Weekly Middle School Updates

Greetings CYMS,

This week brings several important events and opportunities. On January 14th and 15th, our high school counselors will visit 8th-grade classrooms to guide students through the high school course selection process. These sessions are an invaluable resource to help students prepare for their transition to high school.

As a reminder, our 8th-grade students who applied to attend York County School of Technology will visit YCST on Friday, January 17th. Please remind your student to practice their interview skills, dress professionally, and bring a water bottle along with a positive attitude. This is a great chance for them to showcase their best selves!

We are also excited to invite you to the CYMS Band & Orchestra Concert on Tuesday, January 14th, at 7:30 p.m. in the CYMS auditorium. Join us for an evening of beautiful music and celebrate the hard work of our talented student musicians.

A friendly reminder that there will be no school on Monday, January 20th, as we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Looking ahead, don’t forget to mark your calendars for another Fun Friday and Dodgeball Tournament opportunity on January 31st and check out the details below.

Thank you for your continued support!

With Panther Pride,

Mr. Jerry Eisner

Principal

1/14 - Band & Orchestra Concert, CYMS Auditorium 7:30 PM

1/14 - 1/15 High School Counselors Visit 8th Grade Classes for Course Scheduling Info

1/17 - York Country School of Technology Trip

1/20 - No School; Martin Luther King Day

1/22 - 8th Grade Course Scheduling Night, CYHS 5:30 PM

1/24 - Yearbook Ordering Deadline (see details below)

1/31 - Fun Friday/Dodgeball Tournament 3:00-5:00 PM

Mr. Lawson has kicked off a new intramural activity for students with the Dungeon & Dragons Club. Students work together to complete tasks and puzzles while battling enemies and having a lot of fun along the way.

Sixteen Central York Middle School students competed in the 27th annual York County MATHCOUNTS competition held at Central York Middle School on January 11, 2025. They competed against nine other York County Schools and there was a total of 92 competitors. During the competition, students participated in the sprint, target, Team and countdown round. The team of James Palmer, Ayden Le, Harrison Palmer and Carson Mair took second place. The team of Ethan Bailey, Emmie Strautin, Eli Buhite and Jillian Mott placed 3rd. Individually the students did a great job as well. Carson Mair placed 10th, Ethan Bailey 8th, Harrison Palmer 3rd and James Palmer earned 2nd. The team will compete again on February 22nd at Millersville in the chapter level competition.

All students are invited to enjoy our next Fun Friday event on January 31st from 3:00–5:00 PM! This exciting afternoon will feature our annual Dodgeball Tournament alongside other engaging activities for everyone to enjoy.

Important Details:

• Dodgeball Participants: If your student would like to join the tournament, please refer to the detailed information in the section below.
• Non-Participants: Students not playing in the tournament are still welcome to attend Fun Friday. A completed permission slip linked below and $4 admission fee must be returned by January 29th.

Reminder: Students who have served an in-school or out-of-school suspension between December 6th and January 31st are not eligible to attend Fun Friday or participate in the dodgeball tournament.

We look forward to a fun-filled afternoon!

Get ready for some action-packed fun! The CYMS Dodgeball Tournament will take place on January 31st both during school and during our Fun Friday event. Students can gather a team of 5 CYMS students eligible for Fun Friday activities and join the excitement!

Here’s what you need to know:

• Team Entry Fee: $50 per team ($10 per player)
• Deadline: Submit team fees, team registration form, and Fun Friday permission slips to PE teachers by January 24th
• Registration Forms: Available in the Main Office and linked in this newsletter
• Game Format: Double elimination (guaranteed to play at least two games)
• Time: Will begin right after lunches on 1/31 and continue into the afternoon during the Fun Friday event, concluding at 5:00 PM

With your tournament entry, admission to Fun Friday is included! Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams, so don’t miss out on this chance to support CYMS physical education and student activities while having a blast.

Let the dodgeball battles begin! 🏆🎉

Attention 8th Grade Students:

There will be a classroom lesson on January 14th or January 15th with the High School Counselors about the 9th Grade Course Selection process. Additionally, a parent night is scheduled for January 22nd at 5:30 p.m. for parents of all 8th-grade students at Central York High School.

Students who have applied to York County School of Technology are still expected to participate in this process.

All YCST applicants will travel to York County School of Technology on Friday, January 17th. We will depart at approximately 8:30am from the middle school and will return back to the middle school at approximately 1:00pm. All students should report to the auditorium after checking in with their first block teacher for attendance. Students are responsible for all missed work and should talk to their teachers prior to Friday.

Don't forget, students should DRESS FOR SUCCESS on the 17th and bring a water bottle and positive attitude! Any questions should be directed to Mrs. Rossi (nrossi@cysd.k12.pa.us).

Order Your Yearbook by January 24

Guarantee a copy of the 2024-25 yearbook by purchasing a copy now. Cost is $30 and can be purchased with a check to CYMS sent to Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Carlisle at the middle school, or books can be ordered online at Jostens.com. Limited quantities are available for purchase at the end of the school year.

Yearbook Recognition Ads and Sponsorships due February 13

Parents and family members can create recognition ads for both 7th and 8th grade students to be included in the yearbook. More information about creating and submitting your tributes can be found here. In addition, businesses who wish to promote their services can also purchase ad space in the yearbook. These sponsorships help provide yearbooks for eligible students at no cost. Learn more details here. The deadline for ads is February 13, 2025.

Madcom Competition

The PA Media and Design Competition is an annual competition that is introduced to middle school students each December. The competition highlights Pennsylvania students’ application skills, creativity and knowledge. Students are able to unleash their technological creativity, learn how to convey information more dynamically, and enhance the learning process.

Engineering Design Competition

The Engineering Design Competition is an annual competition that is introduced to middle school students each December. This competition is a great way for Central York Middle School and High School students to engage the creative and problem-solving parts of their brain, all while getting a feel for what design and engineering is about. ​Each year a theme or problem is presented in the fall where interested students can design, create, and propose their solution to a panel of judges for a chance to win money that can be put towards furthering their education, funding their next engineering endeavor, and/or to spend how they see fit.

Central York School District offers optional protection plans for your child’s district-issued devices.

The protection plan fully covers your child’s device for any accidental damage that occurs. The cost is $25 per year for iPads and $60 per year for Macbooks.

York County School of Technology is excited to announce the dates for its Summer 2025 Career Camp! This two-day camp provides current seventh-grade students from their 14 sending school districts with the unique opportunity to explore hands-on activities in a variety of technical programs. Designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, the camp introduces students to potential career pathways in a fun and engaging environment. Applications will open on January 2, 2025, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss this chance to kick-start your student’s exploration of technical education—mark your calendar and apply early!

CYMS is proud to congratulate our Students of the Month for exemplifying the district’s core values: Excellence, Accountability, Perseverance, Character, and Community.

All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by and supervised by an adult at all times when attending any CYSD after-school athletic event.

At Central York Middle School, we offer boys' and girls' basketball and wrestling. For the most current schedules and updates, please visit our Athletics page.

Homework & Small Assignments:

• If turned in late, the maximum possible grade is 65%.
• Work is not accepted after the unit assessment is completed.

Projects & Large Assignments:

• A 10% deduction from the grade for each day the assignment is late.
• No points are awarded if the assignment is more than five days late.

Nancy Rossi, Last Names A-GO nrossi@cysd.k12.pa.us

Matt Glusco, Last Names GP-NJ mglusco@cysd.k12.pa.us

Krystal Cornell, Last Names NK-Z kcornell@cysd.k12.pa.us

Check out the School Counseling Schoology Courses entitled, "CYMS School Counseling: 8th grade," and "CYMS School Counseling: 7th grade".

Need to talk with someone? Concerned about someone's safety?

Central York School District is excited to announce that we have partnered with Linewize by Family Zone, a leading education technology company, to provide District families and students with the highest quality of online safety and digital wellness education.

As members of the Central York Community, you have access to an Online Safety Hub, as well as free parent/guardian access to the Qustodio App, a parental control app that allows families insight and control of their child’s device usage.

Qustodio App

The Qustodio App allows parents access to monitor and supervise their child’s time online. By signing up, parents can monitor their child’s activity on their school-issued device, as well as up to two additional personal devices at no cost.

The app enables parents to:

• Receive reports and alerts on your child’s school-time activity
• Enable and disable internet access
• Receive guidance and tips on digital guides and threats

Access to features on your child’s school-issued device will be effective during non-school hours. Usage on two free personal devices is 24/7. Parents must use the email associated with their Skyward account.

Online Safety Hub

The Online Safety Hub includes helpful parent advice guides, app and game reviews, online safety quizzes, resources, and access to information about the Qustodio App.

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