Cougar Connect

Hello Cougar Families!

We only have two full months of school remaining in the 24-25 academic year and the long stretch of prepping for our MCAP exams has almost passed. This is a reminder that our MCAP assessments are extremely important for our students and it is vital that they come with a fully charged device and a fully charged and prepared to do their best version of themselves on testing days. We are shrinking our primary testing dates to do the entire school at one time in ELA & Math. Please make sure your child is present, on time, and ready on those days.

We have also begun our GT discussions with parents and families are being reached out to regarding their child's potential GT placement. We used every available data point for all of our students from 5th grade through the present day and will be looking at their MCAP scores in August as well. The reason for this is to make sure that students are appropriately placed so they can receive appropriate support in their classes and grow. This does not mean they cannot go back to GT if their skills improve and their data suggests they are achieving at that level, but it means that our recommendation as a school is that they are currently not performing at the level that would be considered GT. While student grades are certainly used, it is important to remember that we do offer unlimited re-do's on many day-to-day assignments for students as we consistently re-assess them on standards, so students may be getting good grades, but it could mean they still would perform better at a slower pace with more skill-building. This process is to make absolutely sure we are helping all of our students perform at the best possible level for them and to make sure we are giving all of our students what they need to thrive. Please take these recommendations with that thought in mind.

The month of April is very short, but it sets up for a very busy May which includes all of our Spring Concerts, our annual Art Show, and the start of our End of Year events such as grade-level Field Days and 8th Grade Week in June. Before you know it, we will be saying goodbye for the summer - or for our 8th graders to begin their next chapter. We thank you very much for all of your time and support of our CMS team and your student.

Warmest Regards,

Mr. Carney

• IT IS YOUR CHILD'S RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE ALL SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND THEIR FULLY CHARGED DEVICE WITH THEM EVERY DAY. Failure to fully charge his or her device in the evening or failure to come without materials will result in a drop in academic performance.
• CALENDAR ADJUSTMENTS IN APRIL:
• Friday, April 4th: End of 3rd Quarter - 3 Hour Early Dismissal
• Friday, April 11th: SPRING BREAK BEGINS AT END OF SCHOOL DAY (2:45 PM)
• April 12th - April 21st: SPRING BREAK
• April 22nd: Schools Re-open
• GT CHANGES: Families should be receiving phone calls regarding potentially moving your student to or from GT classes to better suit their academic needs. We have used 12 data points from their 5th grade year through their time at CMS thus far to examine what would be considered the GT level and where our students stand in relation to that level. This is a very rigorous process that was used to really calibrate where students should be placed based on their performance. If you have questions you can certainly reach out and we can discuss.
• MCAP TESTING: It is very important that all of our students get a good night's sleep and fully charge their devices when MCAP testing begins after Spring Break. Please remember that even though we are having initial GT conversations, MCAP performance will impact decisions when we receive that data in August so students should do their very best so it does not impact them negatively in the Fall. These are NOT days for your child to have appointments or otherwise be absent. Please make sure your child is well rested, brings a fully charged device, and a positive attitude to all testing dates. We have revised our testing schedule:
• MCAP ELA: Tuesday, April 29th - Friday, May 2nd
• MCAP Social Studies 8: Monday, May 5th - Tuesday, May 6th
• MCAP Math: Monday, May 19th - Tuesday, May20th
• MCAP Make-up Dates: Will be between testing dates and the week afterwards.
• 6TH GRADE ZOO TRIP: All permission forms and money were due in February and now next week our 6th graders will make their annual trip to the zoo on Thursday, April 10th!
• WALKERS: If your child walks, please be aware that as the weather gets nicer our walkers like to try to linger around campus longer. This is not ok as they should be exiting the building and going immediately home. We will be escorting our walkers off campus who continue to loiter. We also ask you to remember that if your child walks home through the neighborhood they should be respectful of our neighbors and their property. They should not be walking through people's lawns and otherwise loitering on other people's property. They represented us at CMS and we want to make sure they are representing us well.

Here is our Cell Phone, Lateness, and Technology violation protocol. You will receive a message via Talking Points each time your child has a violation this year. Thank you in advance for having your child prepared to comply with our expectations concerning being on time to class, keeping cell phones off and away, and remaining on task when on BCPS devices.

• 1st Violation: You will receive a text from Talking Points telling you your child has received a violation and that it is a warning.
• 2nd Violation: You will receive a text from Talking Points telling you your child has received a second violation and that it is a warning, but the next will be a lunch detention.
• 3rd Violation: You will be called and told your child has been assigned a lunch detention for frequent lateness, tech, or cell phone violations.
• 4th Violation: A REQUIRED parent conference with an administrator to discuss our expectations. At this time your child will be asked to lock their phone up for the day for the remainder of the quarter if they bring it to school. The next violation will result in removal from any incentive or activity that quarter.
• 5th Violation: Loss of Grade Level Incentive (i.e. Field Day, assembly, basketball game, etc.)
• 6th Violation: You will be called and told your child has been assigned a 1 hour after school detention with an administrator. This is not optional.
• 7th Violation: You will be called and your child will be assigned to our Alternative Learning Center for the day.

We have created a live year-long calendar that families can view to see all things at CMS. We will continue to update as the year goes on. Some dates near the end of the year are tentative, but we will move them around as needed depending on how the school calendar evolves with weather days.

You can click "Live Family Calendar" above to go there or click here.

Principal: Mr. Carney

Assistant Principal: Mr. Dungey (Grade 6, Grade 7 A-L)

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Williams (Grade 8, Grade 7 M-Z)

Hello CMS 6th Grade Parents,

Thank you for supporting and assisting us in implementing our cell phone policy. We ask that cell phones are powered down and placed away before going into classrooms. All students have access to the technology they need for instructional purposes with their school laptop. If you have an urgent message for your child, please call the school office at (443) 809-7626. Students will be able to utilize the main office phone if they need to make a phone call.

Attendance and timeliness are crucial to academic success. Our 6th grade attendance is excellent and is one of the top marks in the county. Still, we can improve this and need to work together to maintain our great attendance rate.

Lastly, I want to encourage our parents to ensure that your child is reading at home each night. Middle school students should aim to read one enjoyable book on their reading level per month. Check out the Cockeysville Library for great selections or search Amazon for a childhood favorite of your own and share it with your child!

As the third quarter comes to a close, we are reminded that our sixth graders are growing older and being expected to take on more responsibility. They understand our expectations and routines are very much set in place. As you can imagine, student achievement is higher for those students who have the supplies they need. The same can be said for students who get enough rest at night and come to school on time on a regular basis. Here are some important dates for you: Thanks for your continued support in these areas. Educating students is truly a team sport!

Lastly, the zoo trip is happening on April 10th for all students that signed up and met the requirements. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Drought @ mdrought@bcps.org. Our 4th quarter incentive will be our Field Day that occurs the first week of June.

Hello 7th grade families and happy spring! It is hard to believe that we are in the 4th quarter and that your students are almost 8th graders. Our lateness/phone/technology violations reset with the beginning of the quarter. Spring Break is April 14 to April 21. The last week of April we begin MCAP testing and it will last through May 20. Because of the testing schedule it is very important that students arrive on time to school every day. They must have a charged device as the MCAP test is online. I hope your family gets to do something over break that makes them happy. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Our 8th graders visited the Natural History and American History museums in Washington D.C on April 2. It was a great day full of exploration, experiences, and fun. Thank you to all the parent chaperones. We could not have a trip like this without your help.

Students have been asked to create a slide about themselves for the 8th grade slideshow on June 12th. The directions and link to upload their slide can be found n their ELA and Science Schoology pages.

Students recently received a copy of the 8th grade end of year events. Our Celebration Week begins June 9th with signing the sidewalk outside the lower lobby. This has become a fun tradition at CMS. We end the week on Friday June 13th with our annual Promotion Parade from 8:30-10:30. Please read the attached document for a list of all our Celebration Week events as well as the parade map.

Please continue to check Schoology, replenish school supplies, and encourage your child to continue to work until the end of the school year. As we begin the 4th marking period and the weather begins to get nice, it is easy to become distracted. Our 8th grade team continues to hold our students to high expectations for their academic performance as well as their behavior. We thank you in advance for all your support.

As we enter allergy season, please be mindful that these symptoms can often mimic colds and or flu.

If your child wakes up with runny/stuffy nose and sore throat, please check their temperature before giving medication and sending them to school.

A temperature of 100.0 or higher would indicate your child is sick and unable to come to school. The student needs to be fever free (without medication) for 24 hours prior to returning to school.

We are still in the throws of cold and flu season and are sending students home throughout the day with fever.

Thank you for your help as we work together to keep Cockeysville Middle healthy.

School Counseling & Social Work News

Mrs. Blackert, School Social Worker – sblackert@bcps.org

Mrs. Sueta, 6th Grade School Counselor – nsueta@bcps.org

Mrs. Schlenoff, 7th Grade School Counselor – nthompson2@bcps.org

Mrs. Evert-Brown, 8th Grade School Counselor – jevertbrown@bcps.org

8th Grade Transition Year Residency Reverification

Completing Transition Year Residency Reverification is a requirement for all BCPS students transitioning from Grade 8 to Grade 9. IIn the coming weeks, all 8th grade parents/guardians will receive detailed information through email and U.S. mail about how to complete Transition Year Residency Reverification. Please read the information carefully and complete the requirement by the specified due date. Documents that will need to be submitted include copies of a parent/guardian Photo ID (Driver's License, Passport, State ID), Lease/Mortgage Statement/Shared Domicile form, and 3 pieces of mail addressed to the parent/guardian and dated within the past 60 days.

Resource Library

-The BCPS Parent University Resource Library provides free educational online videos and workshops through their website. Explore resources and learn strategies to support academic growth, navigate school systems, or foster social-emotional development.

Mental Health Resources

-Seeking therapy for yourself or your child but don’t know where to begin your search? The Psychology Today website may be of help. Use their search and filter features to view detailed information (types of health insurance accepted, specialties, location, educational background, licenses, contact info, etc.) about local mental health providers.

-Pro Bono Counseling is a non-profit organization that connects uninsured and under-insured low-income Marylanders with compassionate and qualified mental health professionals who provide care on a volunteer basis at no cost. To learn more information about this resource or connect with services, use this link or call 410.825.1001 (Monday thru Friday from 8am – 4pm). Interpreters are available.

Upcoming Caregiver Events and Workshops

• Autism Caregiver Support Meeting w/School Social Worker Ilene Berman
• April 11th, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
• Use this link to register for this free event.
• Understanding Your Child’s IEP Workshop
• April 25th from 11:30am – 12:30pm
• May 23rd from 11:30am – 12:30pm
• Use this link to register for this free workshop.

GRADE 7 ELA

GRADE 7 GT

GRADE 8 ELA

GRADE 8 GT

ESOL 1

ESOL 2

ESOL 4

MATH 1

MATH 2

WOW, the year is quickly flying by! This means our state’s standardized test for math is coming up. Our math classes have been preparing for this and working hard to do our best on these tests. We can make your child’s test experience positive and successful by working together. We ask you to take the time to do these little things and help your child reach their fullest potential:

• Talk with your child about goals for MCAP math.
• Make sure your child gets a good night’s rest.
• Have your child eat a healthy breakfast at home or at school on the morning of the test.
• Make sure your child arrives at school with plenty of time to prepare for the test.
• Gently encourage your child to do their best and let them know you believe in them!

6th grade science is finishing up Earth Systems unit by exploring the rock cycle and researching different geological landmarks all over the globe. After spring break, we will begin our Ecosystems Unit, focusing on how we can support the native wildlife species in our area.

7th grade is currently in LC2 of Awaken the Force. Students have learned about magnetism and static electricity and are focusing on gravitational potential energy and will construct their paper roller coasters after spring break.

8th grade science is starting our final unit, Overstepping our Resources. During this unit students will investigate natural resources and how humans use them. We will focus on how we can protect our local resources and the Chesapeake Bay. Each student will complete a student service learning project which will focus on a local resource or a threat to a resource

Social Studies is excited to move into our fourth quarter content. Sixth grade is going to be covering the Age of Empires where they will learn about ancient China and Rome. Seventh grade is going to be covering Pre-Columbian North and South America. Eighth grade is going to focus on the Civil War and Reconstruction, while also preparing for and taking their History MCAP test on May 5th and 6th.

The PE department will be moving outside for the 4th quarter. Units we will be working on include: Track and Field, Pickleball, Golf, Diamond Games and more! Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear your PE shirt and tennis shoes for class.

Mrs. Trentzsch is excited to start 4th quarter with her new health students on Monday! We will start out learning about our 8 health standards, as well as the dimensions of wellness and strategies to improve each dimension!

Welcome to the second half of the school year. There are SO many fun things planned at CMS in the second half of the year. This email contains relevant activities for students in the performing arts:

Music Boosters

Email Carol Ann at cockeysvillemsmusicboosters@gmail.com for more information. This general meeting is open to everyone, and we are looking a few members to add to our team for next year. If your child is in band, chorus, or orchestra, please consider attending!

Upcoming Concerts

Monday, May 5th - WOC at Dulaney Area Festival (7pm)

Tuesday, May 6th - SOC at Dulaney Area Festival (7pm)

Wednesday, May 14th - Beginner Band, Chorus, and Orchestra (7pm)

Wednesday, May 21st - Intermediate Band, Chorus, and Orchestra (7pm)

Wednesday, May 28th - SOC, VOC, WOC (7pm)

Saturday, May 31st - SOC, VOC, WOC Music in the Parks Competition in Hershey Park (permission slips are coming soon!)

SAVE THE DATE!

BCPS Summer Music Camp will be held June 25, 26, 30 and July 1-3. See the attached flyer for more information!

CMS wants to congratulate all of our Visual Arts acceptances to Carver! The following Visual Arts students were accepted to Carver:

Sophie S.

Emma W.

Reese A.

Samantha D.

Natalia C.

Kara F.

A special shout out to Emma W. for receiving a perfect score - only the third time in CMS history a student has received a perfect score for their Carver acceptance. Congrats Emma!

We also had three students moving on to the state level for the PTA Reflections contest from the county level, they are Emma W, Charlotte W, and Elisha K!

10 Visual Arts students from Cockeysville Middle School as well as one of the Visual Arts teachers will be participating in the Hampton Art Exhibition on April 11 at Towson Startup Gallery Space.

The students had the opportunity to visit the Hampton National Park site in March. They learned about the history of the site as well as took notes and made sketches. Each student made a piece of art based on their experience.

The students and teacher are:

Reese A

Lily C

Samantha D

Kara F

Anabel K

Evelyn O

Sophie S

Charlotte W

Emma W

Tanya N

Also make sure you mark your calendar and Save the Date for the CMS Visual Arts Show coming up on Wednesday, May 7th!

SPANISH A

SPANISH B

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH

BRILLA

AVID 6:

We are planning a spring break vacation! Students will plan their ideal vacation, create a presentation, and then vote on the best vacation.

AVID 7:

This unit explores the relationship between language and brain function. Students will research the cognitive benefits of cursive writing and the historical significance. They will practice cursive letter forms and be challenged in groups to create vocabulary terms based on assigned letters.

AVID 8:

This unit is designed to introduce empathy as part of the design thinking stage for problem solving. Students are presented with a common middle school situation: welcoming new students, who may feel alone and uncomfortable. Students will create school climate goals, design an inclusive cafeteria arrangement, and write a proposal for welcoming new students.

• General school information: Call 443-809-7626 and someone can answer your question or find someone who can - you can also email me at acarney@bcps.org any time.
  
• Scheduling Questions & Information: Mrs. Kara Williams, Assistant Principal
• Transportation Issues: Any transportation issue should be directed to Assistant Principal Taylor Dungey. If there is an immediate concern - bus missed stop, no crossing guard at Greenspring Ave, or other issue you can contact our Main Office at 443-809-7626. This includes BusWhere Access.
• Grade Level Questions: 6th Grade - Mr. Drought, 7th Grade - Mrs. Sheggrud, 8th Grade - Mrs. Youngblood
  
• Counseling/504 Plan Questions: Mrs. Nicole Sueta for 6th Grade, Mrs. Nancy Schlenoff for 7th Grade, and Mrs. Jennifer Evert Brown for 8th Grade. Mrs. Kara Williams runs our Student Support Team and you should reach out to her via email with those questions.
  
• IEP Questions or Information: Reach out to Mrs. Cheryl Newberry who is our IEP Facilitator.

• Social Worker: Kelsey Blackert is our School Social Worker and can help with all kinds of concerns and also runs our food pantry.

  Residency Issues/Questions/Concerns: Lesley Smith is our Pupil Personnel Worker who can work through any issues with you.

• Excused Absence Notes: Please have your child bring the note to the Front Office - you can also reach out to Nancy Wortman via email with any absences within a week of your child's absence. Remember - it is the teacher's discretion whether they give make up work for unexcused absences.
• Early Dismissal: Please have your child bring a note to the office. Only someone on a child's FOCUS information will be allowed to sign a child out unless you provide written documentation giving someone else permission to sign your child out. You can also contact MacKenzie Bailey or Nancy Wortman directly via email.
• Enrollment or Withdrawl: Contact our Counseling Secretary Lisa Watson via email or at 443-809-7630.
  
• Device or Technology Issues: Contact our Technology Liaisons Mr. Drought or Mrs. Salemi via email.
• FOCUS/Schoology/BCPS Communication Parent Issues: Contact our Main Office at 443-809-7626 or you can also contact MacKenzie Bailey or Nancy Wortman directly via email.
• Health Questions/Concerns: Contact our school nurse Mrs. Carrier. You can reach her via email or by phone by calling the Main Office at 443-809-7626.
• School-based Emergency: We will send out a School Messenger and Talking Points message as soon as we are able. Bear in mind that if we have any kind of school emergency, all hands will be on deck assisting with managing and navigating the emergency. We will always send out communication as quickly as possible. It is highly unlikely we will be able to answer the phone in the event of an emergency so please be patient and make sure you check your messages via email, phone, and text for an update. Please do not always believe what your student is telling you via text message as their information is very spotty and likely inaccurate.
• Bullying/Safety Issues: Please contact your child's grade level Administrator - Mr. Taylor Dungey for 6th grade and 7th graders A-L, Mrs. Kara Williams for 8th graders and 7th graders M-Z. You can also fill out a Bullying & Harassment Form in FOCUS if you are concerned with a bullying incident.
• Your Child Forgot Something At School or At Home: Whether it's an instrument, PE uniform, their lunch, a device, a backpack you can always call the Main Office at 443-809-7626 and we can try to figure it out. If no one answers, you can email Mr. Carney directly and he can try to facilitate a pick up. If you need to deliver something, please come to the Main Office and drop it off. We will call them down ASAP to pick it up.
• Financial Assistance with School Items or Other Needs: Please contact your child's School Counselor. Mrs. Nicole Sueta for 6th Grade, Mrs. Nancy Schlenoff for 7th Grade, and Mrs. Jennifer Evert Brown for 8th Grade.
• Student Item Lost or Possibly Stolen At School or On the Bus: Contact our Main Office at 443-809-7626 or you can also contact MacKenzie Bailey or Nancy Wortman directly via email.
• Magnet School Application Process: Mrs. Jennifer Evert Brown is our magnet coordinator this year and our 8th grade counselor. She can answer any and all questions concerning this process and deadlines.
• Private School Application Support: Mrs. Jennifer Evert Brown our 8th grade counselor and our Counseling Secretary Lisa Watson can support you with this process. We send many students to all area private schools and can generally walk you through the process if you need support.
• BCPS Online Volunteer Training: Contact our Main Office at 443-809-7626 or you can also contact MacKenzie Bailey or Nancy Wortman directly via email.

APRIL UPDATE FROM CMS PTA

We’re so grateful for the many ways our families and staff support our students and school! Along with CMS, we recognize Autism Awareness this April. We invite parents and students (age 10+) to a viewing and discussion of “Screenagers” on April 9th at Dulaney High School – see details below. With end-of-year activities being planned, your contributions make an enormous difference…PTA funding supports field trips, 8th grade & FALS/CALS farewell activities, staff appreciation, additional Cougar Communicator folders for new students, and much more. Check out our spring spiritwear sale online now! Thank you for donations for our Breakfast Food Drive for the April CMS Food Pantry to help families with food for spring break. Look for our signup coming soon to help with Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week (May 5-9) – food, prizes, and volunteers are greatly appreciated! We hope to see you at our April 7th PTA meeting. Thank you!

APRIL 7TH CMS PTA MONTHLY MEETING

Our next CMS PTA monthly meeting will be Monday, April 7th, 7:00-8:00pm, in the CMS Library and virtual*. These meetings are open to all CMS parents/guardians and staff - your perspectives and feedback are appreciated! Principal Carney usually participates (when available) and has a Q&A with families. Spanish interpretation for this meeting is not yet confirmed.

*Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85014397339?pwd=umPDKB7ZN2hu1NIq0aezi7yCKGdr3o.1

Meeting ID: 850 1439 7339 - Passcode: 21030

One tap mobile: +13017158592,,85014397339#,,,,*21030# US (Washington DC)

Dial by your location: +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

SPIRITWEAR SALE

Get your Cougar gear here! Order online now through April 13th (free home shipping): https://cmsspring2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

We’re getting ready for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week (May 5-9)! If you would like to help plan this, or if you have a business that would consider sponsoring or donating items to this event, please contact Whitney Leber – wepleber@comcast.net / 410-456-7913. We’ll share a signup soon and will be very grateful for donations, food contributions, prizes, and more from families – thank you!

RESTAURANT FUNDRAISERS

Thank you for supporting our students and school as you enjoy a meal!

• Tues., April 8th, 11:30am-9pm: COAL FIRE of Hunt Valley Towne Centre will donate 20% - just show our flyer (on paper or phone).
• Tues., May 13th, 11am-10pm: GREENE TURTLE Hunt Valley will donate 20% - just show our flyer (on paper or phone).

APRIL 9TH SCREENAGERS EVENT

Wed., Apr. 9th, 6-8pm, at Dulaney High School (Satellite Cafeteria). Screenagers film (1 hour) followed by discussion. Free and open to community. Parents are invited to bring students age 10+ (students should not attend alone). Pizza and snacks will be sold (cash only). View trailer here: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/about-screenagers. Sponsored by BCPTA and BCPS.

REFLECTIONS ARTS CONTEST

Information on the CMS PTA Reflections’ Reception will be coming soon. Watch for your opportunity to see student creativity and talent at CMS! If you have any questions or would like to help, please contact our CMS PTA Reflections chair Kat Brayton at reflections@cockeysvillemiddlepta.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• CMS FOOD PANTRY: Volunteers needed! Each month CMS receives a food delivery from the Maryland Food Bank and volunteers help unpack the food in preparation for the food pantry event. If you’re interested in volunteering (usually takes about an hour) send your name to Abbie Flanagan abbieflanagan75@gmail.com and she will send you the monthly email with open dates/times. (The next food distribution is April 10th. April’s delivery has already occurred.)
• CMS COPY ROOM: Volunteer on your own time! Work in the copy room, assisting with copies, laminating, etc. for teachers. Sign up for a day and then come whatever time works for you! Training will be provided. Email whitneysyork@gmail.com for more information and to schedule training. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45AEA72BA5FB6-51004575-cmscopy#/

ANNUAL BCPS VOLUNTEER TRAINING:

Volunteers are greatly appreciated at CMS. The BCPS annual online volunteer training and application should be completed prior to volunteering at CMS (chaperoning field trips, Copy Room, Food Pantry, etc.). Please bring your training certificate and completed application to the CMS office when you arrive the first time to volunteer or email them to Ms. Wortman in the CMS office at nwortman@bcps.org. The online training takes less than 20 minutes. Thank you! BCPS Volunteer Training & Application: https://www.bcps.org/cos/communications/FACE/b_c_p_s_volunteers

Please note: Even BCPS employees need to complete this training if they are volunteering in a school other than their workplace.

Also: Save a copy of your BCPS Volunteer Training certificate for CYC volunteering.

COMING UP:

• Now to Apr. 9th: Breakfast Food Drive by CMS PTA for CMS Food Pantry
• Apr. 7th, 7-8pm: CMS PTA Monthly Meeting – CMS Library & Virtual
• April 8th, 11:30am-9pm: Coal Fire of Hunt Valley fundraiser for CMS PTA
• April 9th, 6-8pm: Screenagers viewing at Dulaney High School
• May 5th-9th: CMS Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
• May 12th, 7-8pm: CMS PTA Monthly Meeting – CMS Library & Virtual
• May 13th, 11am-10pm: Greene Turtle Hunt Valley fundraiser for CMS PTA
• CMS Family Calendar: click here

MEMBERSHIP & DONATIONS:

Thank you for your incredible support so far with nearly $4500 contributed toward our $6000 Cougar Commitment Campaign goal – donations are still very welcome and will help our students and school all year long. Purchase your annual $8 PTA membership and/or make a Cougar Campaign donation ($50/student suggested – any amount welcome!) here: https://cockeysvillecougars.givebacks.com/

ABOUT CMS PTA:

• Contact: Whitney Leber, President – president@cockeysvillemiddlepta.org
• Website: https://cockeysvillemiddlepta.org/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cockeysvillemspta/
• CMS PTA Givebacks: Join CMS PTA’s GiveBacks website (formerly MemberHub) to add your info to the directory, receive PTA communications, and more. It’s FREE for all CMS families and staff! https://cockeysvillecougars.givebacks.com/join/c93c99

COCKEYSVILLE REC COUNCIL (https://www.cockeysvillereccouncil.org/):

• CYC: These fun events for CMS students are only possible with the help of parent volunteers! There is no April CYC. The final CYC this year is for Grade 8 students only and will be held Friday, May 23rd, 7-9:30pm, at CMS. See all CYC info here and sign up to volunteer here.

Email: cockeysvillems@bcps.org
Website: http://cockeysvillems.bcps.org
Location: 10401 Greenside Drive, Cockeysville, MD, USA
Phone: 443-809-7626
Twitter: @CockeysvilleMS