11/18 Weekly Middle School Updates
Hello CYMS Families,
Happy American Education Week! Join Student Council in celebrating public schools and the incredible teams who make our success possible by participating in this week's Spirit Week. More information is below!
CYMS Student Council is hosting its annual Panther Pantry Food Drive starting Wednesday, November 20. See flyer below!
The CYMS Aevidum club's "Float On" campaign is underway and lets students buy $1 rubber ducks during FLEX to keep or gift, spreading gratitude before Thanksgiving. Sales end Friday, November 22nd.
As we wrap up the first trimester, please remember that tomorrow, November 19th, is the last day of the trimester. On Wednesday, November 20th, students will also transition to a new special.
Report cards for the trimester will be available in Skyward on Friday, November 22nd. This is a valuable resource for tracking your student's progress.
Winter intramurals sign-ups are still open, and tomorrow, November 19th, is the final day to register. If your child is interested, please ensure their sign-up is completed by tomorrow.
Thank you for your ongoing support and involvement. Here’s to a strong finish to the trimester and an exciting start to the next one.
With Panther Pride,
Mr. Jerry Eisner
Principal
11/19 - Trimester 1 Ends
11/20 - Family First Health Dental Exams
11/20 - Title III Night; 6:00 - 7:30 PM North Hills Elementary
11/22 - Report Cards Available in Skyward
11/26 - Half-day (Dismissal at 11:30)
11/26 - CYMS Spelling Bee (Livestream link will be emailed)
11/27 - 12/2 No School; Thanksgiving Break
12/6 - Fun Friday 3:00 - 5:00 PM
12/9 - 12/12 Scholastic Book Fair during school hours
12/9 - 12/13 Door Decorating in Flex
12/11 - PTO Meeting 6:30 PM
12/11 - Winter Choir Concert 7:30 PM
12/12 - Scholastic Book Fair Family Night 6:00 – 8:00 PM
12/18 - Holiday Musicale 7:30 PM
12/23 - 1/1 No School; Holiday Break
AEVIDUM HOSTS "FLOAT ON" CAMPAIGN
The CYMS Aevidum club is busy promoting their “Float On” campaign. During FLEX, students can purchase rubber ducks for $1 to then keep or give to friends to help boost their spirits and share how they are thankful for their friends before Thanksgiving break. The ducks will be sold until Friday, November 22nd.
PANTHERS COMMUNITY UNION
Calling all students! Looking to make a positive change within your school and community? Panthers Community Union (PCU) is a Diversity and Inclusion Club encouraging unity by teaching others about: various cultures, religions, mental health issues, bullying and cyberbullying. Students will create positive messages to spread throughout the building. They will also have the opportunity to share positive messages on the morning announcements. “We stand united!” See Mrs. King in the Tech Office for more information.
UPDATE! SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is a prestigious annual competition held in Washington D.C., and this year, the champion will take home a $50,000 cash prize! To compete at the national level, students must first qualify through school and state spelling bees.
The qualifiers have been chosen for the CYMS Spelling Bee! Students who qualify will be excused from classes on the day of the CYMS Bee to compete for a chance to advance to the state competition. From there, they could have the opportunity to move on to the national stage and compete for the $50,000 prize!
Parents of students who qualified for the CYMS Spelling Bee are welcome to join us in the auditorium on the morning of November 26th.
A link to the live stream will be sent to all CYMS families on the morning of the Bee for those who wish to watch from home!
YORK COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
Important Dates:
December 6th - ALL applications are due for those 8th graders interested in applying for the 2025-2026 school year
January 14th, 9-1 p.m.- Students visit YCST for interviews, testing, and tours. CYMS will be transporting students via bus, and permission slips will be provided soon. All students who applied are welcome to join this opportunity but are expected to check in with their teachers ahead of time for any missed work.
LEARN, PLAY, THRIVE FOR PARENTS
Learn, Play, Thrive is offering FREE trainings on a variety of topics related to sensory differences, autism, AAC devices, executive function, and much more to help parents better understand their children!
Click the link for more information and to register!
https://parents.learnplaythrive.com/summit
HOMEWORK CLUB INFORMATION
Homework Club ends at 4:00 PM on Mondays.
Students MUST have a ride home. (NO Activity Bus)
Homework Club ends at 5:00 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Students may be picked up or ride the activity bus home. If you are more than 5 minutes late picking up your child, they will ride the activity bus home.
*See permission slip for activity bus routes and ensure your child knows the correct stop.*
IMPORTANT STUDENT PICK UP REMINDER
If your child needs to be picked up early from school, the adult picking them up must be listed in your child's Skyward account. If they are not listed, the parent must notify the school office in advance via phone, email, or written note.
To avoid any delays, please take a moment to update your child's emergency contact information in Skyward. This will ensure a smooth and safe pickup process.
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!
Central York Middle School yearbooks are available to order now for the end of the year distribution. Yearbooks can be ordered online through the Jostens website. Paper order forms can also be sent to school with cash or check (made out to CYMS) and delivered to Mrs. Brown (room 12) or Mrs. Carlisle (room 9). Questions? Contact jbrown@cysd.k12.pa.us or kcarlisle@cysd.k12.pa.us. ORDER BY NOVEMBER 8 TO RECEIVE THE YEARBOOK FOR $27. AFTER THAT THE PRICE INCREASES TO $30.
SUPPORT THE CYMS YEARBOOK THROUGH ADS
Parents can create a special recognition ad for their student and businesses can promote their services through sponsorships. To learn more, contact Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Carlisle, or visit the CYMS yearbook webpage.
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.
