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Happening this WeekMonday, September 21st
BLACK C DAY
Tuesday, September 22nd
RED A DAY
Wednesday, September 23rd
School’s Closed- Yom Kippur
Thursday, September 24th
BLACK B DAY
Friday, September 25th
RED C DAYFALL PICTURE DAY-see enclosed
Mission Statement: Working in collaboration with students, parents, staff and community, Crofton Middle School will develop productive citizens by challenging and inspiring students to become lifelong learners within a safe and
structured environment.
Eagle ExpressCrofton Middle School’s Weekly E-Newsletter
Looking AheadWednesday, September 30th
Interims Sent Home
September 21st-September 25th
http://www.aacps.org/aacps/croftms/
Message from the Principal
Student Spotlight
On September 17th, CMS students celebrated
Constitution and Citizenship Day. It was over 200
years ago, the United States Constitution was
established as a framework and set of laws for our
new nation, the world’s oldest written plan of
government still in use today.
Principal Williams gets in on the action and
teaches 7th grade students a lesson about the
development of the Constitution.
Pictured Left to Right:
Connor Brisolari, Zachary Harris, Marius Morrow,
Adam Gates and Jeramiah Newman
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 11th for
our 15th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony sponsored by our
Student Government Association. Forms were distributed this
week through all Social Studies classes for those students
whom are interested in inviting a veteran to this year’s ceremony. All completed forms must be returned by September
25th to your child’s Social Studies teacher. Thank you!
Field Trips
Calling all chaperones! Parents, if you are interested in
chaperoning, please complete and return the necessary forms.
6th Grade/DC Zoo: Oct 23rd
7th Grade: Camden Yards/Sports Legends Museum: Oct 29th
8th Grade: CAT-North/South: Oct 2
8th Grade: Gettysburg National Military Park: Oct 7th
Parent Connect
Just a friendly reminder, Parent Connect is a wonderful tool to
stay on top of your child’s grades. Please see the attached flyer for directions on how to sign-up. Also, please note it is
recommended that parents email teachers directly from their
email provider instead of from Parent Connect. We do not
always receive the emails from Parent Connect in a timely
manner.
PTO
Our wonderful PTO is looking to partner with our school to host
a parent information session titled, “Communicating with your Pre-teen/Teen.” More information to come! Also, if you have ideas for other topics or sessions you would like for us to
present, please contact, PTO President, Joan Renner at
Have a great weekend,
Principal Williams
Attention Parents & Guardians
Our school has contracted Lifetouch Photography as our official yearbook
photographer for the 2015/2016 School year. Lifetouch offers a variety of portrait
packages and background styles for your selection. Fall picture day is 9/25/2015during your students math class. Each student has received a picture day order
form. If your child did not receive an order form, additional copies are available in
the school office. In the interest of security, check or money order is the payment
type recommended. Parents preferring to pay with credit card may prepay on line
by visiting MyLifetouch.com. Simply follow the on line instructions for making
credit card payments. If cash is your preferred method of payment, please include
the exact amount in your payment envelope. Photographers will not be able to
open payment envelopes to make change for cash customers. ALL students will
need to be photographed for yearbook and administrative purposes, but only
those submitting a completed order form to the photographer on picture day will
receive a portrait package. Lifetouch Photography can provide additional
information regarding picture day directly to parents and guardians by calling toll
free 800-445-1189 Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm or via e-mail at
Your students picture is going to be in the
YEARBOOK.Order online at
For the Pre-Sale price of $30 until October 30.BUY YOURS TODAY!
Quantities are limited. Price increases on October 31.
Your assistance is needed!!!!
Who: 6th
, 7th
and 8th
grade parents/guardians who can volunteer
at least once a month
What: PBIS School Store
When: During 6th
, 7th
and 8th
grade lunch (twice a month but you
will know the dates in advance)
Why: So that students can purchase items with the Eagle Tickets
earned for positive behavior/choices
How: Just email your name, email address and phone number to
Mrs. Ludd at [email protected]
An email will be sent by the PBIS parent liaison with more
information!
Thanks so much for making this incentive possible for our students!
Attention ALL 8th Grade Parents
On October 2nd ALL 8th grade students will be going on a field
trip to the Center of Applied Technology. It is expected that
ALL 8th graders attend this field trip and it is part of the school
counseling essential curriculum. If your child is districted to go
to Arundel High School they will be visiting CAT-NORTH. If you
child is districted to go to South River High School they will be
visiting CAT-SOUTH. Students will be touring the school
facilities and will participate in four different rotations. Please
fill out a permission slip (attached) and return it to Ms.
Worsham in the school counseling office. There in no cost for
this fieldtrip.
Crofton Middle 2015-2016 Clubs
Clubs Start Thursday 9/17/15 (unless otherwise noted)
Club Sponsor Location 1. Unified intramurals: Bowling Mr. Thomas Gym 2. Intramural sports Fall soccer Mr. Keating Gym 3. Band * Ms. Hood 409* 4. Orchestra * Ms. Hood 409* 5. Jazz band * Ms. Hood 409* 6. Chorus * Mr. Abbott 407* 7. Newspaper club Ms. O’Connor Media 8. Yearbook Club Mrs. Dellinger &
Ms. Guzowski Media
9. SGA Mrs. Turek & Mrs. Roberts
Media
10. Dance Company (by audition) * Ms. Rocco Dance studio (gym)
11. Womens Choir (by audition) Mr. Abbott 407* 12. National Junior Honor Art Society
(open to 7th & 8th grade only by application) Mrs. Kuethe &
Mrs. Palko 301
13. Spelling Club Ms. Casler 104 14. Math Club Ms. Qawiyy 119 15. Juggling Club Mr. Koellmer Auxiliary gym
16. Critics Corner Movie & Book Review
Mrs. Taltavull and Mrs. Voorhees
105
17. Green Club Mrs. Richardson 205 18. International Club Mrs. Zhang 202 19. CMS Broadcast Club* Mr. McGregor 132 20. National Junior Honor Society
(8th grade only)* Mrs. Murphy 112
21. MESA Mrs. Soares & Mrs. McKusky
116
* By audition or Not open to all students or meeting times other than Thursdays or must be
enrolled in the class to participate. See teacher for details.
TBD = to be determined
SGA
Juggling
Orchestra
Art
Intramurals
soccer
Unified Bowling
Intramurals
Basketball
International Green
Choir Spelling
band and strings news
Band & Orchestra Families: - Ensemble Auditions are next week during class : C Day - Mon. 9-21 A Day - Tue. 9/22 B Day - Thur. 9/24 If your child is unable to play their audition during class due to illness, physically injury, or being absent from school, please e-mail me or have them speak to me in person so we can create a make-up audition during SOAR. All auditions need to take place no later than Friday, 9/25. All students have been prepped with their audition music. Regardless of how their audition goes, all band & orchestra students will be placed in the appropriate ensemble based on skill and maturity level. - Jazz Band: Rhythm Section auditions will take place next week either during SOAR or afterschool on Tuesday, 9/22 from 3 - 4pm. There will be a sign-up sheet posted in Mrs. Hood's room to claim the audition time that works for your child. Auditions are only necessary for students interested playing piano, or drum set. Jazz Band auditions are only open to students enrolled in one of Mrs. Hood's band, orchestra, or percussion classes. -Ensemble Results & Rehearsal Schedule: Ensemble results will be posted in Mrs. Hood's room no later than Wednesday, September 30th. Rehearsal schedules will be e-mailed to all parents, posted on blackboard, and distributed in class from September 30th - October 2nd. - All - County Orchestra: 6th - 8th Grade Strings Strings students have been informed of a great opportunity to audition for the All-County Orchestra on October 28th. Students compete with other strings students their age for a spot on the orchestra team. There are 5 evening rehearsals and then a concert. Students work with high-end string professionals to improve their musical skills. It also looks great on their resume if they win a spot. Forms have been handed out in class, and will be on Blackboard. - All- State Band & Orchestra: Only 7th - 8th Grade Strings All-State is similar to county, but your child competes against students across the state of Maryland on November 14th. If your child is interested in auditioning, please have them see me for the audition requirements. The requirements are also posted on Blackboard. The following students have signed up: Band - K. Diener, A. Scofield, M. Eubanks, A. Braatz, A. Smith, L. Connaughton, C. Doherty, T. Rampulla, C. Sears, A. Murphy, Z. Cohan Strings - A. Bogdan, N. Au, E. Buckwalter If you do not see your child's name, and would like them to audition for All-State please either send me an e-mail or hand written letter no later than Thursday, 9/24.
To whom it may concern:
Crofton Middle School is equipped with a video camera system. It covers selected interior and
exterior public portions of the building and grounds. It is NOT monitored constantly, but it is
monitored during emergency situations. During certain events, when the safety or security of
students may be in question, authorized personnel from local, state, or federal police or fire
emergency units may be given access to view images projected on the camera system. If you have
any questions about the system, you should call the Supervisor of School Security at 410-222-5083.
