Welcome from Curtis Principal, Sonya Pitcock
Cougar families,
We are so proud of how great the kids are doing with getting back into school routines. The 8th graders jumped right back into all the expectations they knew from last year and are really helping lead our new 7th graders. The new 7th graders are doing AMAZING adjusting to middle school! Thank you for all you do at home to support them being successful at school!
Our lost and found is pretty full already with mostly lunch boxes and water bottles. If your child has misplaced either of those items, be sure to send them to the front office to check if it’s there.
As we are adjusting to the new dress code guidelines, we are seeing a few trends we want to bring to your attention. Students wearing legging shorts are struggling to keep them within the dress code as they move throughout the day. The shorts tend to scoot up as students move in and out of desks and up and down to get backpacks. We recommend not wearing those types of shorts unless they have some sort of elastic that will keep them in place. We are also seeing lots of students wearing oversized shirts where we cannot see their shorts at all. If students are wearing shorts, we need to be able to see them, so simply tucking in the shirt a little in front will do the trick. One last reminder any holes in short or pants must follow the guidelines in the dress code.
Students are expected to carry their regularly used school supplies with them daily. These items include notebook paper, pencils, pens, highlighters. Teachers will supply specific items such as scissors, rulers, markers as needed, but will not be able to supply notebook and writing utensils. Please make sure you help your students stay stocked with those things throughout the year. If you need any support with getting supplies for your kids, please feel free to reach out to any of our CMS counselors for assistance.
Lastly, a FRIENDLY reminder, if you are dropping students off after 8:15, you’ll need to drop them off in the front of the building so they can get to class on time. The tardy bell rings at 8:20 and students must be in class or they will be counted late to school.
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Sonya Pitcock
Principal
Curtis Middle School
Upcoming Events
August 30: Gift & Talent Program Webinar
August 31: Last day to order Spirit Wear (October delivery)
September 4: Labor Day Holiday
September 7: Chuy's Curtis Middle School Spirit Day
September 8: PTA Membership Meeting
September 18: Staff Development Day / Student Holiday (NO School)
September 19: Allen ISD Community Engagement Night
September 22: Menchie's Curtis Middle School Spirit Night
October 6: End of 1st grading period
October 16: Reflection entries due
October 18: Gift & Talent Program Webinar
January 19: PTA Membership Meeting
April 5: PTA Membership Meeting
May 5: PTA Membership Meeting
Student Nutrition Reminders!
Important Parent Reminder: prior year meal benefits (for the 22-23 school year) only carry over 30 school days in to the new school year, which falls on September 25th according to the Allen ISD calendar. The following day, student eligibility status will change to paid in our system. Families must reapply every school year if they are interested in receiving meal benefits. Please encourage families to apply for the 23-24 Meal Benefits Application.
You may visit the Student Nutrition portion of the district website for more information at https://www.allenisd.org/o/aisd/page/free-and-reduced-price-meal-applications or apply directly online at https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application.
*Gifted and Talented*
Gifted & Talented services will offer an informational webinar outlining K-12 GT services on both August 30th and October 18th. Sessions will repeat, and registration is not required. Families can join with links on the GT portion of the AISD website.
Happy Back-To-School!
Market Street Supermarkets and Mrs Baird's Bread are excited to launch the Teachers On The Rise program in North Texas once again for the 2023-2024 school year.
Each month this school year, we will be collecting nominations at www.NorthTexasTOTR.com and honoring three teachers--one elementary, one middle school and one high school teachers from our North Texas schools. We would love to honor one of your teachers, so please help spread the word to your students and families to nominate teachers - past and present - who deserve special recognition.
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
Training is available on Thursday, August 17 at 8:30 am. Please sign up here: https://curtisptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/114546
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