The Talon - CMS Newsletter
Volume 1 - Issue 26 - January 20, 2025
Calling all 6th grade scientists!!
The time is coming for you to be able to design, create, and launch your own super rocket. The cost is 600 PBIS points and is open to the first 75 students until all slots are filled. Last day to purchase is Feb. 28. In order to participate you must meet the 3rd quarter expectation requirements and have no cell phone violations. Get ready to BLAST off with the 6th grade team! Can't wait to see you there.
Attendance Matters at CMS!!
CCPS values your child’s attendance at school. We need your help! Please monitor your child’s attendance and help them obtain a high quality education with their peers in school. Last year, our school’s absenteeism rate was 22%. As we aim to meet the state accreditation standards we want to decrease this number to 15%!! Thank you for your partnership in your child’s education.
CMS Yearbook Info
- *8th Grade ONLY Baby Photo Submission- yearbookordercenter.com (school code: 13407) Deadline to submit January 30th,2025
- Yearbook Photo submission- If you would like to submit photos for consideration in the yearbook please follow the instructions on the website. Photos have to be school appropriate and ONLY middle school students that currently go to CMS. Pictures can be any school activity or sporting event including clubs, field trips, and community events.
Thank you for your help representing as many students as possible this school year! Website: yearbookordercenter.com (school code: 13407) Deadline to Submit March 30th, 2025
The Literacy Snowball Battle at CMS is here!!
Expectations for all CMS Eagles
Students and families please take a moment to review the following essential information for the upcoming school year:
Events & Activies - CMS offers opportunities for all students to engage in learning and various activities. In order for students to participate in pep rallies, field trips, dances, 8th Grade Promotion, and other events sponsored by CMS, each student must :
Have a passing grade in all core classes (evidence of academic improvement will be used on a case-by-case basis for students who are failing a class) for the current nine weeks
Have no more than three unexcused tardies per nine weeks for any class
Have no more than four unexcused absences per nine weeks for all classes
Have no cell phone/communication device policy violations per nine weeks
Remain in good behavioral standing for the current nine weeks
8th Grade Promotion - Students must pass all core classes for the year in addition to meeting the nine week expectations stated above to participate in the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony.
Cell Phones and other Electronic Devices - At the school board meeting on 7/8/2024, the CCPS school board voted on a new cell phone policy. Students will not be allowed to use or have cell phones and other electronic devices out during the entire school day. Please review the CMS Speciifc Cell expectations Below:
CMS Practice and Procedures for Cell Phones & Electronic Communication Devices
Students will submit cell phones to their homeroom teachers to start each school day. Teachers will store all cell phones in their classroom lockbox.
If a student does not have a cell phone, then they must complete the cell phone disclosure form and return it to the main office for admin review. The cell phone disclosure form may be picked up from Ms. Smith in the main office.
Cell phones will be returned to students after the bus changes are announced during the end of the day homeroom period.
Student Accountability for Cell Phone Violations
If a student does not follow the CCPS/CMS cell phone policy……
Admin will confiscate the cell phone and the parent must pick up the phone or device.
Students are subject to school discipline if they violate the code of conduct by not adhering to the cell phone policy.
Family Emergencies - If parents need to communicate with a student due to an emergency, then families are encouraged to contact the main office.
- Halter tops, tube tops, tanks tops, see-through tops, tops with spaghetti straps, altered t-shirts (sleeves removed), and muscle shirts. Tops must not expose cleavage or the midriff. Sleeveless tops must be 3 inches or more across the shoulder.
- Bicycle/spandex shorts.
- Leggings/Jeggings must be accompanied by a top that covers the front and backside.
- Shorts/skirts/dresses/“skorts” must be at least mid-thigh in length.
- Skirts or dresses with slits must be at least mid-thigh in length.
- Exposed male and female undergarments (top and bottom).
- Holes in pants: Pants with holes/openings may be worn, but they cannot be higher than mid-thigh.
- Pajama pants.
- Flip flops, Heelys (shoes with wheels), bedroom slippers, untied shoes, slides, heels above 2 inches. Flip flops may be worn by secondary school students, but appropriate shoes must be worn when required for participation/enrollment in certain classes/physical activity.
- Hoods or other head wear that cover the face and/or eyes and thus prevents the identification of a student. However, acceptable head cover (except for religious/medical purposes) must be removed due to safety concerns in certain classes such as science labs and CTE.
- Sunglasses, chokers, or chains worn on clothing.
- Nonprescription and/or color contact lenses.
- Rolling backpacks are not permitted in any of the schools, unless there is a legitimate medical need or another legitimate purpose, with prior approval of the principal.
Eagle Nation Information Sources
- Caroline County Public Schools Website: http://www.ccps.us/
- CMS Student Dress Code: https://www.ccps.us/dress-code (Will be updated soon)
- Parent Teacher Resource Center: http://prc.blogs.ccps.us/
- PowerSchool Portal: https://caroline.powerschool.com/public/
Email: jjust@ccps.us
Website: https://www.ccps.us/caroline-middle-school
Location: Caroline Middle School, 13325 Devils Three Jump Road, Milford VA 22514
Phone: (804)633-6561
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoaringAtCMS