Welcome to the Community Middle School PTSA
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, New Jersey
Advocates for Children and Parent Involvement
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The PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) eagerly looks forward to another successful year working with the administration and teachers to fulfill our mission of supporting the educational programs and school events of CMS. We are committed to keeping the lines of communication open between parents and the school through our website and weekly email blasts and encourage all parents and students to become PTSA members.
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CMS NEEDS PARENT VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING EVENTS POSSIBLE!
(6th and 7th grade)
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CANDIDATES FOR THE 2013-2014 CMS PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD
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HOT OFF THE (VIRTUAL) PRESS – THE PANTHER PRESS!
ThePanther Press is now online! Learn what’s going on at Community Middle School from this student-written newsletter.
COMMUNITY’S CULTURAL CUISINE
Community Middle School’s international service club, Hands Across the Water, is celebrating our community’s cultural diversity by compiling a book of recipes representing the heritage of our students, our staff and families. This book, entitled Community’s Cultural Cuisine, will contain over 500 recipes with cultural information about the country of origin. It will be available for sale at a cost of $12.50 per book.
Order a bookHYPERLINK “http://wwpms.sharpschool.com/cms/one.aspx?portalId=10640476&pageId=17640283″! Proceeds from the sale of this book will go directly to our international scholarship fund serving orphaned children in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CMS PTSA FOR 2013-2014
The CMS PTSA needs YOU next year! Committee positions are open, and we hope you’ll be able to volunteer a bit of your time. Check out our Volunteer Signup. If you only have a couple of hours to spare, please consider signing up for chaperoning school events or baking. If you have any questions, please click the link for committee descriptions on the CMS PTSA website or contact Catherine Foley at catfoley5@gmail.com.
8TH GRADERS INTERESTED IN CHEERING AT HIGH SCHOOL NORTH NEXT YEAR
It’s not too early to think about Cheerleading try-outs, open to 8th graders going to HSN next year. Tryouts are tentatively scheduled for May 22-30, 2013. To participate in Fall Sports at High School (if you make the squad) – physicals must be dated on or after June 15, 2012. All forms should be filled out and submitted to CMS nurse, Mrs. Doyle, by May 8th.
FALL SPORTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL NORTH
If you are an 8th grader who intends to play a fall sport at High School North, please be aware that sports permission packets are due to the CMS health office by Thursday, May 30th. Note: a physical exam must be dated 6/15/12 or later.
SAVE THE DATE! TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL NORTH – Tuesday, June 4th
CMS PTSA invites to join us for the last PTSA meeting of the year, Tuesday, June 4th at 9AM. High School North principal, Michael Zapicchi, and a panel of HSN freshmen will share their experiences and answer your questions about the transition to high school.
HELP WW-P SET A WORLD RECORD – RUBIK’S CUBE EVENT – Saturday, June 22nd
Want to be part of a group of students, teachers, and parents looking to break the Guinness Book of World Record for the most number of people solving the Rubik’s Cube at one location? To learn more, click here.
CMS PTSA DIRECTORY
Did you forget to order a CMS Directory? A small number of directories are available for purchase for $5. If you would like one, contact Linda Kerins at peterkerins@aol.com. Directories available while supplies last.
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More than 30 years of research has proven that children do better when their parents are involved both at home and in school. Please become an active PTSA member and see for yourself how rewarding it can be. Depending on your interests and available time, you can join one of our committees, attend monthly meetings, or assist at PTSA events. It all begins with membership. For only $6 you can become a member of the PTSA for 2012-2013! Click here for the PARENT and STUDENT membership form. Click here for the FACULTY and STAFF membership form.
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It’s easy to support the CMS PTSA……JUST WRITE A CHECK!
CMS PTSA’s major fundraiser does not involve buying cookie dough, gift wrap or other unwanted items! Make a one-time, tax deductible contribution to CMS PTSA and 100% of your donation will go directly to enhancing the educational experience for all CMS students.
Look for JWAC information that was mailed to you! You may also find information about our Just Write a Check campaign here. We hope you will donate as generously as your budget allows.
We thank those who have already contributed to our Just Write a Check campaign. Please check your email for your tax receipt which will be emailed within two weeks of receipt of your donation.
If you have any questions, contact Linda Kerins at peterkerins@aol.com
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GET YOUR PANTHER WEAR!
Order a school t-shirt, sweatshirt, shorts, blankets and more. Use this Order Form to make a purchase. Additional inventory was ordered and we will try to fill any future orders but sizes can not be guaranteed. If you have any questions, contact Panther Wear Committee Chair Kim Garron at kandhg3@comcast.net.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
The district has posted a school calendar for the 2012-2013 school year.
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NAVIANCE “Family Connection” program.
Contact your son’s/daughter’s guidance counselor if you need further assistance.
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DOES CMS HAVE YOUR CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS?
It is important that the school and school district have your correct email contact information!
Go to Infinite Campus and click on the CONTACT PREFERENCES tab. You can update your email address at any time.
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CALLING ALL ATHLETES!
Athletes For Action (AFA) is a service organization at Community Middle School. CMS students who are active in any sport (inside or outside of school) are encouraged to join this group, sponsored by CMS and the PTSA. The goal for this organization is to allow student athletes the opportunity to provide service and support to charitable organizations within our community. We’re looking to use our talents to improve the lives of those around us. If you are interested in becoming a member of Athletes for Action, please fill an AFA Membership Form and return it to the main office in an envelope marked “Athletes For Action.”
Questions? Contact Dawn O’Brien at DPO927@comcast.net.
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Infinite Campus Accounts for Students
Students can have their own Infinite Campus accounts. To have your child create an account in Infinite Campus, the WW-P student information database, click here for instructions.
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McCaffrey’s receipts and Box Tops for Education
Help the CMS PTSA by sending us your McCaffrey’s receipts and Box Tops for Education. The PTSA will receive cash rebates in exchange for these items!
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The CMS MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS are posted on the school district’s website daily.
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Learning about Emergency School Closings
WW-P posts emergency closing information on the district web site (www.ww-p.org) and on the cable stations; the information also is available via the district telephone number (609-716-5000). In addition, you can receive emergency closing information via your cell phone. From your cell phone, send this text “follow WWP_Notices” (do not use quotation marks) to 40404.
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Absence/Lateness- Is your child going to be absent or arrive late to school? Don’t forget to report this information to CMS. Call the Tel-Safe line.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
West Windsor Farmers’ Market
The market will be held on Saturdays from May 4th through November. It is held in the Vaughn Drive parking lot of the train station from 9am -1pm, rain or shine. For more information please go to the website at www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org.
American Cancer Society Recruiting Volunteers in Mercer County NJ
The American Cancer Society for the Central New Jersey Region provides free, direct services to people touched by cancer. The programs they offer to patients and their families rely heavily on community involvement.
Currently, they are looking to educate Mercer County community members about the work that is done by their organization and how they can get involved. There are three opportunities they would like to share:
Volunteer Drivers
Volunteer drivers donate their time and use of their cars so
that patients can receive the life-saving treatments they need by providing
local transportation to cancer patients who are undergoing treatment and do not
have a ride to their treatment facility.
Patient Navigators
The role of a Patient Navigator is to provide support to patients
and their caregivers by identifying and linking them to available resources from
the hospital, local community and the American Cancer Society (training
provided).
Administrative/Data Entry
Assistance is always needed in the local office with help of mailings, program data entry, and
other administrative duties.
If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, feel free to contact the local Director of Patient and Family
Services, Fiordaliza (Liza) Gomez at (732)951-6317 or fiordaliza.gomez@cancer.org.