Welcome from Curtis Principal, Sonya Pitcock
Cougar Families,
We are moving right along with this school year and your kids are doing great. We have a few reminders we are going over with kids and want to make sure parents are aware as well. Students are to keep their phones in their backpacks and are not allowed to use them during the day without permission. Lately, we’ve had lots of students get their phones picked up because their parents are texting them during the day. We understand occasionally plans may change and you need to communicate with your kids, but you are welcome to call the office to leave a message so your child doesn’t get their phone picked up. As a reminder, we expect students to keep their phones put in their backpacks to avoid the constant distraction of the phone. Apple watches being used to text will also be taken up as essentially that is the same distraction as their phone. We appreciate the reminders you can provide to your students at home and your support in not texting your child during the day.
As another reminder, the front of the building is for BUSES ONLY during drop off in the morning and afternoon. Parents stopped in the front slow down our buses from dropping and getting to their next route so the high school students can get to school on time. This has truly become a large problem in the morning lately so PLEASE help us with this, even it you think you’ll be quick and there isn’t a bus you can see. It is also a safety concern because some parents are passing buses who are unloading with their stop signs out. We have these same procedures in all types of weather, so if it’s raining, please plan more time for drop off in your morning routine as we typically have more parents dropping off. If you are dropping off AFTER 8:15, you can drop in the front.
Our school day starts at 8:20 which means any student not in their classroom at 8:20 will be counted tardy. 1st period tardies do lead to truancy notification and potential actions. We recommend your students get to school no later than 8:15 so they have time to walk to their classroom and be there by 8:20.
Absences need to be accompanied by an excuse note from a parent or doctor within three days of the absence. You can submit that through skyward, or a written note dropped off in the office with our attendance clerk, Mrs. Weaver. After three days, the absences will not be able to be excused by state law. Please make sure your child drops those notes off or you submit those in skyward.
We are close to our goal for CMS participation in the Eagle Run on March 2. If you haven’t signed up, or signed up your child, there is still time! We are handing out CMS coupon books to students who sign up. Coupon books include some free passes such as front of the line, forgot my ID, forgot my cougar card, forgot to turn in an assignment on time (late work pass), etc. The booklet has been a big hit so ask your child about it!
Lastly, we look forward to participating in Love Week this week as a long time tradition to support our local community. Please consider participating in the spirit nights this week, the carnival at AHS or sending a dollar with your child for your child to watch the CMS Staff versus Student basketball game on Friday. Please see the flyer for details!
We hope you all have a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Sonya Pitcock
Principal
Curtis Middle School
Counselor Corners: CURRENT 7TH GRADERS
Course Selection (7th and 8th graders): We are working behind the scenes to clean up your student's requests for next school year. Courses that will be used for creating their schedule will be able to previewed March 1-6. That will be the last opportunity to request changes.
Upcoming Events
February 12-February 13: CMS Cheerleading Tryouts
February 12-16: Love Week
February 15: Cupid's Carnival @ Allen High school
February 16: Dollar Day to benefit Love Week
February 20: Paying For College seminar
March 2: Allen Eagle Run
March 20: Curtis Middle School scholarship deadline
March 21: Chick-Fil-A Spirit night (Stacey Road)
April 5: PTA Membership Meeting
April 11: Portillo's Spirit night
May 5: PTA Membership Meeting
May 8: PinStack Spirit night (Allen)
February Staff Meeting
The February Staff meeting is coming up soon, and what better way to show our Curtis teachers some love than with some sweet treats. If you would like to donate to our Curtis staff meeting either online through Amazon or in person using the sign up genius below, we would greatly appreciate it!! Thank you!
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https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948A4AD22A0FDC52-47782212-february
Calling all Parents - we need your help!
Taking fun pics this year? Help the yearbook staff by uploading your photos to be featured!
Please submit them here https://tinyurl.com/CMSYBPIX24 or scan the QR code shown.
Need photos of: 1st day of school, CMS football, volleyball, cheer, dances, band, orchestra, etc.
Volunteers Needed - Copy Room Helpers!
Copy Room helpers are needed to help staff & teachers during their busy workday. Please take a look at the signup- https://curtisptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/114513
Please be sure you have completed your annual Allen ISD volunteer application and background check in order to volunteer. CLICK HERE for application.
Do you shop at Kroger?
Log onto the Kroger website or stop by the customer service desk at any Kroger. Link your Kroger rewards card to Curtis Middle School.
Our school code is XX655.
Allen ISD Volunteer Application
Volunteers who work with AISD student groups and organizations will need to complete a volunteer application. These groups include, but are not limited to, PTA organizations, booster clubs, cheerleading squads, dance squads (athletic and fine arts) and any other AISD student organizations where adults will be working with students other than their own children at AISD sponsored events.
Click on this link to fill out the volunteer application: https://www.allenisd.org/page/register-volunteer
Curtis Middle School PTA
Email: communications@curtiscougarpta.org
Website: https://www.allenisd.org/curtisms
Location: 1530 Rivercrest Boulevard, Allen, TX, USA
Phone: 972-727-0340
Twitter: @CurtisCougars