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Cunningham MS Newsletter - May/June 2024

WILDCATWORD Cunningham MS Newsletter - May/June 2024
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN MAY AT CMS

Important GPISD Dates

April 29 - May 3 - Student Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week

May 9 - National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

May 10 - National School Communicators Day

May 12 - 18 National Police Week (observed in GPISD 5/13- 5/17)

May 15 - Peace Officer Memorial Day

May 18 - National Speech Language Pathologist Day

May 20 - 24 Educational Bosses’ Week

May 24 - Last Day of School (Early Dismissal at 12:55 p.m.)

May 27 Memorial Day (District Holiday)


May 1 - 31 - Better Hearing and Speech Month

May 1 - 31 - GPISD Internet Safety Month

May 1 - 31 - Mental Health Month

May 1 - 31 - National Foster Care Month


Click the link below to view the Cunningham Middle School May calendar of events.

END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES - MAY CALENDAR
We have a lot of fun activities in store for students who are doing the right thing everyday. Students must stay off the "No Activity" list to participate in the fun. Click the link to see what fun we have in store.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (MAY 24) CALENDAR
Students will be dismissed on the last day of school, May 24, 2024, at 12:55 p.m.
Click the link to view the last day of school schedule.
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MAY TESTING DATES

MAY 2-3 - 7th Grade Science UT3


MAY 13-14 - TSIA Assessments


MAY 15-21 - Semester Exams


MAY 16-24 - 7th Grade Social Studies UT3





Unit Test (UT)

Campus Assessment (CA)

Semester Exam (SE)

District Assessment (DA)

Review Day (RD)


Written Response (WR)

GPISD MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS FAIR
Join GPISD on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the annual Mental Health Fair. This event is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about mental health and wellness. Don't forget to RSVP to help the organizers properly plan.
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STAFF MEMBERS OF THE MONTH

Coach Pickrom

Ms. Ana

Ms. Guzman

Mr. Singeltary

Dr. Morris

SAN JACINTO COLLEGE STEM FROM DANCE SUMMER CAMP
STEM From Dance Summer Camp which will be held at San Jac North Campus from June 17-July 11. Applications are now open at https://stemfromdance.org/programs/girls-rise-up. This is a free camp with lunches provided for students.
STEMPACT SUMMER CAMP
STEMPACT is a FREE Summer Camp designed especially for ages 14-18. Students will learn about the exciting careers and educational opportunities in engineering! Click the link for more information.
HOUSTON PREP SUMMER PROGRAM
Click the link for more information about an amazing summer program for 7th - 9th graders at the University of Houston-Downtown
CLEAR BAG POLICY FOR ALL GPISD VISITORS
To ensure student, staff, and visitor safety, along with quick and efficient entry into GPISD campuses and facilities, a Clear Bag Regulation has been instituted for visitors. Click here for more information.
CMS PARENTS ON THE MOVE
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Click here for more information and to sign up to be a CMS volunteer.
SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING
Use this link to anonymously report things that happen around campus (examples - bullying, drugs, weapons, fighting, threats, etc.).
2023 - 2024 UNIFORM AND DRESS CODE RULES
Click here for more uniform and dress code details.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Supplies listed are only suggestions.
Additional supplies may be required by your child’s teachers.
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Click the link for detailed student enrollment information.
BUS ROUTE INFORMATION
Click here to find bus routes.
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GET IN TOUCH WITH ADMINISTRATORS

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Dr. Shaunte' Morris

Principal

Contact Information:

shmorris@galenaparkisd.com

Secretary, Rachel Villarreal

832.386.4476

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Mrs. Evelyn Flores

7th/8th Grade Assistant Principal

Contact Information:

evflores@galenaparkisd.com

Secretary, Virginia Gonzalez

832.386.4487

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Mrs. Nicole Newsome

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Contact Information:

nnewsome@galenaparkisd.com

Secretary, Virginia Gonzalez

832.386.4487

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Mr. James Hair

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Contact Information:

jhair@galenaparkisd.com

Secretary, Virginia Gonzalez

832.386.4487

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Mr. James Days

Digital Learning and Assessment Coordinator

Contact Information:

jdays@galenaparkisd.com

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GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR COUNSELORS

Dr. Angela Glynn - 7th Grade Counselor

Cynthia Garcia - 8th Grade Counselor

Tera Kegler - Communities In Schools Coordinator

COUNSELORS' CORNER
Get to know your counselors by clicking here!
CMS PHOTO & VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
Do you have pictures or videos from CMS events that need to be showcased or posted on our social media sites? If so, upload appropriate videos and pictures here and be sure you have permission from students and parents prior to submitting.
ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS
Click here to see how CMS is doing. View our recent Report Cards and TAPR Report.
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KEEP IN TOUCH

Our regular office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Our summer office hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Email: shmorris@galenaparkisd.com
Website: https://www.galenaparkisd.com/Domain/28
Location: 14110 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 832.386.4470
Facebook: facebook.com/CunninghamMiddleSchool
Twitter: @GPISD_CMS

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Cunningham Middle School is to provide students with a safe, student-centered instructional environment, characterized by rigorous, college/career-focused experiences that support life-long learning, critical thinking, and empowered leadership.
Shaunte Morris
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