Cougar News January 2024

The goal of the Parent Resource Room is to provide resources and supplies to assist parents in their child's education. Each year, we purchase items for our Parent Resource Room (located in the Media Center). We have a computer, printer, basic supplies (pens, pencils, paper), math manipulatives, English/Spanish books, translation pens, parenting books, family brochures, and laptops parents can use while on campus. Most of the materials are available for check out and home use.

The Parent Resource Room is located in the CCMS Media center. It is open during the school day (7:30-3:15) and before/after parent meetings, conferences, or events. Please check out the resources available for CCMS parents and students.

i-Ready Winter Diagnostic Scores

Before the winter break, CCMS students completed their second i-Ready Diagnostic assessment. Please ask your student to show you their most recent i-Ready Math and Reading scores. For a detailed report of your student's progress, please email their Math, ELA, or Advisory teacher.

i-Ready Family Center and Resource Guides

For additional information about the i-Ready program and how you can support your student, please click on the links for the i-Ready Family Center and the i-Ready Family Guides (available in English and Spanish). Please take a few minutes to view this video for more information about i-Ready: Parent Introduction to i-Ready

Winners of the Fall 2023 i-Ready Challenge

Congratulations to the following Advisory classes for winning the i-Ready Championship and Bowl Game rounds of our CCMS Fall i-Ready Challenge! During the months of November and December, all Advisory classes competed to see which class had the highest participation in i-Ready Math and Reading lessons.

• Overall Champions (TIE!): Peace and Howell (8th grade); Honorable Mention: Sanders (6th), Montgomery (6th), L. Johnson (7th), K. Wright (7th)

• Cougar Bowl: Naden (7th grade)

• Navy Bowl: Douglas (8th grade)

• Silver Bowl: McIntyre (7th grade)

• Pride Bowl: Moore (6th grade)

Dear Parents,

As a rising 9th grader for the 2024-2025 school year, your student will be eligible to apply for one of the academy programs either at their school or one of the schools in the Eastern Zone.

What Are Signature Academies?

Signature academies are optional and are just one of the educational opportunities available to JEFCOED students. Please talk to your student to gauge their interest. To help you make an informed decision please see the following links about the signature academy programs in the Eastern Zone.

Learn More About Eastern Zone Signature Academies

Watch Students Participate In Signature Academies

Signature Academy Homepage

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Parents and students, please be reminded to follow all dress code rules.

We are having a problem with students coming to school in their pajama pants. This is a dress code violation and students will have to call someone to bring them a change of clothes.

The 23-24 CCMS Yearbook is now on sale. CLICK HERE to order today!

For the 2023-24 school year, all CCMS students will have access to live tutors, 24/7 all day every day. Filo provides qualified tutors in every subject and multiple languages for students K-12. Students can access the Filo tutoring program from their JEFCOED ClassLink page. Please see the English and Spanish fliers for more information.

Angel Bledsoe

Cassady Cantrell

Cornelius Eldridge

Tomorio Kendrick

Robert Law

Danielle Noland

Chrystle Parrish

Emilio Ratcliff

Daryl Robinson

Carlos Santiago Fuentes

Markel Stephens

Jordan Winston

Did you know that a student who misses just two days a month, is actually absent for 10% of the school year? Kids can't learn when they are not in school. That's why it is so important for children to show up every day.

The beginning of the school year is also when the state collects our attendance data. The number of students attending school is directly tied to next year's funding. We need an accurate count to ensure adequate resources. Parents, please partner with us! We need students on time, all day, every day.

The 7th Grade Girls Metro Tournament will be January 23-26 at CCMS.

Parents,

This semester, we will have a UAB School Counseling intern working with us. Her names is Ms. Rhodes. She will be working closely with us and may work with your student.

Are you following Jefcoed on Facebook or Instagram?

You should! Not only do they share great things going on in our district, but they also post information parents find useful. Click links below.

JEFCOED FACEBOOK

JEFCOED INSTAGRAM

The Summer Teen Program provides an opportunity for service-focused students to showcase their passion for science. Participants will have the chance to lead hands-on science demonstrations, assist in summer camps, and interpret McWane exhibits, contributing to our goal of making STEM accessible for our community. They play a vital role in fulfilling our mission by sparking wonder and curiosity about our world.

In this program, volunteers at McWane gain valuable leadership skills in a dynamic, hands-on environment while honing their public speaking skills and developing a strong work ethic. Emphasizing professional development, this unique opportunity allows students to see how STEM applies to everyday situations.

If you know students interested in improving their communication skills, working collaboratively in a team, and exploring their STEM-related interests, I encourage you to share this opportunity with them. To apply, candidates must submit an online application along with a resume and two letters of recommendation. All new candidates will participate in an interview after applying. The application deadline is April 1, 2024.

For more details about the program and the application process, please refer to the attached FAQ sheet or visit our website: https://mcwane.org/volunteer/#summer

Health coverage for children is one of the most important school supplies there is! ALL Kids Alabama would like to remind parents to include health coverage for their child. Check out details HERE.