We hope you had a wonderful Fall Break! We are ready to kick off another great nine weeks of learning for this second quarter as we continue our journey to connect hearts and minds!

• TONIGHT- Friday, October 18, 2024 - Intermediate School Night at the MHS vs Cleveland Football Game
• Monday, October 21, 2024 - 6th/7th Grade HOME Basketball Game vs Alcoa- 5:30pm
• Wednesday, October 23, 2024- Make Up Picture Day and Sports Team Picture Day
• Wednesday, October 23, 2024- MHS Fall Cheer Clinic
• Wednesday, October 23, 2024- Deadline to Return Angel Tree Application Forms
• Thursday, October 24, 2024 - MCS Central Office Grand Opening
• Friday, October 25, 2024- CGIS Book Fair Begins
• Friday, October 25, 2024 - Report Cards Sent Home Digitally
• Saturday, October 26, 2024- Lady Rebel Basketball Hosts Parents' Night Out
• Monday, October 28, 2024- 4th/5th Grade HOME Basketball vs Sweetwater
• Tuesday, October 29, 2024- 4th/5th Grade HOME Basketball vs MRIS
• Wednesday, October 30, 2024- 7th Grade Black House Serve Day
• Thursday, October 31, 2024- 7th Grade Red House Serve Day
• Friday, November 1, 2024- Last Day of CGIS Book Fair

Come cheer on the MHS Rebels! Parents can purchase tickets using the GoFan link below.

The first 100 participants get a free basketball!

You don't want to miss this opportunity to get Kendra Scott Jewelry for everyone on your holiday shopping list! See the flyer and attached video below for instructions on how to order!

Now is your chance to perform with the MHS Cheerleaders! Sign up now for their Fall Cheer Clinic to learn a cheer and dance to perform in pregame of the Maryville vs Alcoa game on October 25th.

You are invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening for Maryville City Schools' new district office.

Parents, do you need a night out? While you enjoy your evening out, your child can hang out and play with the Lady Rebels Basketball team!

Information about this year's Angel Tree application process is being sent home TODAY. Check your student's Friday Folder for the instruction and application forms. You may also print the application below. Please see the attached information and instructions on how to apply for the CGIS Christmas Angel Tree assistance. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024.

REMINDER- if you are participating in any other community Christmas Giving Programs for the CGIS Student you are applying for with our angel tree application, this request form will be returned. You may only participate in one program per student. Please see the information below.

CGIS Fourth Grade will celebrate “Lunch with a Loved One” in the Nest on the following dates:

• 10/28- Navy House

• 10/29- Blue House

• 10/30- Green House

We will begin at 11:30 am and end at 12:30 pm. During lunch, families will have the opportunity to visit the CGIS Book Fair. All adults will need to check in with a government-issued ID through our Navigate security system as they enter the building. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete this process. Families will also want to bring a blanket or camp chairs. We ask that you do not check out your student because we will still be covering curriculum afterwards. If you are unable to attend, feel free to send a blanket or towel with your child. Return the attached sheet by Wednesday, October 23. Students will also be bringing home a hard copy. We hope to see you there!

Attention: Fourth Grade Families

To complement our social studies curriculum, the fourth grade will be going on a field trip to Fort Loudoun on the following dates:

Nov 4: Green House

Nov 6: Blue House

Nov 7: Navy House

Your child should bring a permission slip home, but you can also find them below. We have set up an online payment option at no additional cost. Our online payment system is mcs.schoolcashonline.com. This account will travel with your student until graduation. If you prefer not to use the online service, you can send in a check or cash. All checks need to be made payable to CGIS. If you are paying with cash, you must send the exact amount as making change is difficult. Permission slips and payment will be accepted October 21-25.

Get your Fall Hawk Gear Now!

The basketball schedule below is a complete list of home, away, and tournament games for 4th/5th and 6th/7th grade basketball teams!

Notes:

*7th Grade Recognition Night; **Unicycle club performance at halftime of girls game

• Home Games are bolded; 4/5 games = blue; 6/7 = white; all teams = gold; 6/7 games at MJHS = red
• All teams will participate in the Blue and White tip-off game, no gate fee
• Gate fee is $5 for all adults; no charge for MCS/Alcoa/Blount County Schools employees; no charge for school age kids

Does your student need a little extra homework help? CGIS Breakfast Club meets in the CGIS Cafe each morning. Mrs. Lewis and Mr. Cook offer homework help from 7:00am-7:25am. Breakfast club is open to any CGIS student.

Ready to camp out with a good book? Think life is s'more fun when you're reading??

Then get excited because the Book Fair is coming! Come check it out from October 25th-November 1st. We'll have contests, fun school supplies, and LOTS of new books! We'll be open from 7:40 a.m.-4:00 p.m., except on Friday, November 1st, when we'll close at 2:40 when the bell rings. (Students shopping with an adult may come at 7:20 a.m. to shop.) Hike on over to the library to find your new favorite book, and we'll see you there!

This month’s Leadworthy Character Trait is Self-Direct.

What does it mean to Self-Direct?

Self-Direction is the ability and learned skill to cast a vision of future goals and then take intentional steps toward who, where, and what we want to be. Instead of focusing on things to control or avoid, we emphasize our responsibility to make positive choices related to our emotions, attitudes, and actions.

Why focus on Self-direction?

• Self-direction strengthens relationships. Self-direction helps to grow social skills and develop meaningful, positive relationships with others.
• Self-direction teaches personal responsibility. Learning to self-direct teaches students to take responsibility for their own actions.
• Self-direction helps us to regulate emotions: Self-direction empowers students to regulate their impulses and emotional responses to situations and circumstances in their life.

Self-Direction in Action:

• Practice goal setting and action planning. When we establish goals and develop action plans, we learn to take intentional steps to successfully achieve goals.
• Monitor and adjust. Provide students with regular feedback and opportunities to self-assess progress toward goals to make adjustments and improvements in their behaviors.
• Reflect and evaluate. Facilitate discussions and reflection to prompt students to examine what they do, think, and say against their goals and vision for their life and learning.