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Principal’s Note
I hope everyone has had a great week! We had a couple of volleyball victories this week along with a tie for our softball team. Our golf team pulled off a victory against Carmel, but unfortunately the Cougars got the best of our football team. We have several opportunities to support the Cavalier teams this coming week with home games on Monday and Wednesday for volleyball and softball and our first home football game on Thursday versus JM Robinson. The golf team also will be in action against Randolph. Games begin at 5pm and students are to go home as usual and return for the games. Good luck to all of our athletes! I hate to “beat a dead horse,” but I have received three more community complaints from neighbors in Highgrove and Weston Glen. Car pool parents, you are asked again to not use the neighborhoods as a means to avoid the car pool procedures. Please do not park along the streets in these neighborhoods or block the entrance to the neighborhoods in order to get your child more quickly. The HOAs of both neighborhoods have pointed out the safety concerns and are particularly worried that if a resident of the neighborhood needed emergency vehicles, there would be a significant delay. I have encouraged both HOAs to contact CMPD if problems continue. Thank you in advance for your assistance. If your children are in Ms. Hill or Mr. Blayney’s classes, please make sure you received the letters that were sent home this week updating some staffing issues. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Have a great weekend, Jamie Brooks
Calendar of Events
FAB Fund Raiser Sep. 19-Oct.7 Softball and Volleyball Game Sep. 26 School Leadership Meeting Sep. 26 Softball and Volleyball Game Sep. 28 Odyssey of the Mind Info Sep. 29 Football Game Sep. 29
Big South 5K Oct. 8 Parent University 6:30pm Oct. 13
Inside This Issue
Community House Middle School Phone: 980-343-0689
9500 Community House Road Charlotte, NC 28277 Fax: 980-343-0691
Email – [email protected]
Website: http://pages.cms.k12.nc.us/communityhouse/
SEW FUN!
Turn a pillowcase into a dress for a girl
who’s never had one!!!
(this is a free event)
When: September 26 th
around the world with a new handmade
pillowcase dress, often the only dress the
girls own. Pillowcase dresses are easy to
make, either from a pillowcase (of course) or
from fabric.
guidance)
704-650-1285 or Wendy at 704-254-
9111.
one package of ½ inch wide elastic, one
package of double fold bias tape (1/2 inch
wide).
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
Odyssey of the Mind is a problem solving competition where teams of 5-7 students work together on a creative solution to a problem. This outstanding program builds 21st century skills that our students will need as future leaders in our community! Community House had three teams last year, with one succeeding up to the World Competition! Look at the problems at www.odysseyofthemind.com and come to an informational night on Thursday September 29th at 6:30pm in the Middle School Cafeteria. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend to learn about the program and understand the commitment involved.
PTO Website
found at www.chmspto.cmswiki.wikispaces.net
and will provide you with up to date information regarding the CHMS PTO.
Medication Procedure
Students who require medication at school must bring a CMS medication authorization form,
signed by the parent and doctor to school with the medicine. Forms are online and also
available in the main office. All medicine must be in the original pharmacy labeled container
or, for over the counter medicine, in the original store bought container. If you have any
questions please call me at 980-343-0689. Thank you.
Mary Luccia
Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
Now for some trivia . . .
Do you know the capitals of these countries? Match . . . answers below. No peeking!
1. Costa Rica a. Guatemala City
2. El Salvador b. Managua
3. Guatemala c. Mexico City
4. Honduras d. Santiago
7. Chile g. Tegucigalpa
8. Belize h. Belmopan
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Oct. 15
Do you know the capitals of these Match . . . answers below. No
Guatemala City
culture and traditions of those who trace
their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish
speaking nations of Central America, South
America and the Caribbean. People
recognize the contributions of H
Americans to the United States and
celebrate Hispanic culture. Originally this
observance lasted only a week and began in
1968 after it was approved by Congress and
President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988,
President Ronald Reagan, supported by
Congress, extended the weeklong
"September 15 was chosen as the starting
point for the celebration because it is the
anniversary of independence of five Latin
American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras an
September 18, and September 21,
respectively."
Here’s a link to the Latin American Festival in
Charlotte on Oct. 9 th
. DISFRUTE!!! Enjoy!
During this time, America celebrates the
culture and traditions of those who trace
their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-
speaking nations of Central America, South
America and the Caribbean. People
recognize the contributions of Hispanic
Americans to the United States and
celebrate Hispanic culture. Originally this
observance lasted only a week and began in
1968 after it was approved by Congress and
President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988,
President Ronald Reagan, supported by
extended the weeklong
"September 15 was chosen as the starting
point for the celebration because it is the
anniversary of independence of five Latin
American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. They
all declared independence in 1821. In
addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate
their independence days on September 16,
September 18, and September 21,
Here’s a link to the Latin American Festival in
. DISFRUTE!!! Enjoy!
http://charlottecultureguide.com/event.php
Sign up today for the Big South 5k to benefit Community House Middle
School! Download registration form @http://communityhousecavaliers.com
Help Support Our Middle School Athletics Programs!
What: The Big South Conference is hosting the second annual Big South 5K Road Race in October as a fundraiser for middle school athletics.
When: Saturday, October 8, 2011 – 8:00am
Where: Blakeney Shopping Center (Corner of Ardrey Kell and Rea Roads)
How it Benefits Our School: Each participant can select a middle school affiliation during the registration process. A percentage of the registration fee will go directly toward the booster club of the selected school. The more participants that select our school, the more money we will receive!
How to Register: 1. Online: www.bigsouth5k.com 2. By Mail: Fill out the attached registration form and mail with check 3. Race Day: Registration begins at 7:00am
Phantom Runner: If you are unable to participate, you can still support our school and receive a t-shirt by registering as a “phantom runner”. Entry Fees:
• $20 - by Sept 30 (pre-registration) • $25 - after Sept 30 • $30 - Race Day • $20 – “Phantom Runner”
More Information:
Thanks for your support!
Volunteers Volunteering in CMS
requires all volunteers to register and be
screened. The screening includes
registration form and a criminal background
check. Volunteer screening can also include
interviews by appropriate CMS staff and
reference checks. CMS has three kinds of
volunteer approvals: supervised,
to complete the online volunteer
registration.
CMS Home Page
in CMS
Volunteer Registration Log In
Here To Register
The CHMS Guidance and Counseling Department
is conducting a needs assessment survey for the
2011 – 2012 school year to help us provide the best
service possible to our students. We are asking
you to complete the survey by visiting the link
below. The survey window will be open until
October 1, 2011.
Amy Jurusik, 8 th
Community House MCommunity House MCommunity House MCommunity House Middleiddleiddleiddle
Fine Arts Booster ClubFine Arts Booster ClubFine Arts Booster ClubFine Arts Booster Club
The Community House Middle School Fine Arts Booster (FAB) Club 3rd annual frozen food fall fundraiser is underway! The funds raised fund things like cameras for the art department and a new floor for the dance room. The sale runs from:
Monday September 19th
on Monday. We did a fundraiser kickoff
in the cafeteria during lunch periods on
Monday as well. Students can win fun
prizes including a ride in a Hummer to
Sports Connection!
to help with this fundraiser, please
contact Tara Huddleston at (704) 806-
1561 or [email protected].
ArtArtArtArt
DanceDanceDanceDance
ChorusChorusChorusChorus
DramaDramaDramaDrama
1:00PM-3:00PM 110 , NC 28205 CONTACTO: 980-253-1417 WWW.HCCCLT.ORG
TAKE TWO HOURS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE AND FIND OUT EVERYTHING YOU NEED
ABOUT COLLEGE!
SEPTEMBER 24 GARINGER HIGH SCHOOL
-SCHOLARSHIPS -COLLEGE OPTIONS
UNIVERSIDAD!
-BECAS -OPCIONES
1 Mile Fun Run – Ages 12 and under
Saturday, September 24th
Visit www.isabellasantosfoundation.com and click “Events” to register!
Our inspiration for this fundraiser, Isabella Santos, is a 6-year-old Ballantyne area Kindergartner
that was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma in October of 2007. She has undergone 4 years of treatment, traveling between Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan and Levine Children’s Hospital here in Charlotte. Just 3 weeks ago, she relapsed for the fourth time. She is currently receiving radiation treatments after school each day and will be starting a new clinical trial chemotherapy later this month in the hopes of preventing her disease from growing. Due to
her multiple relapses, there are few treatment options available to her. The new clinical trial hopes to keep her stable until a cure is developed. The lack of research funding for this rare
cancer prevents new treatments from being developed, so Isabella must wait and hope. Please come out and join us for a fun filled family day and support Isabella and her family. If you
can’t attend, but still want to participate. Feel free to donate by going to www.isabellasantosfoundation.com and clicking “Donate”.
The funds raised through this event will benefit Neuroblastoma Research, as well as the local Make-a-Wish Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House. (All these charities directly impact
Isabella and her family.)
Isabella's will be cheering her Brother Grant on the sidelines this fall with the U6 CSA program so please look for her this season!
EARLY DISMISSAL
to the front office, if they are
being dismissed early. This
instructional time.
CHMS Newsletter
If you have items for the weekly Courier, please e-mail them to [email protected] by 4 pm on Wednesday. Thank you.
In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
Bus Dismissal Update: Round one buses leave about 4:30 pm and the 2nd round has been leaving between 4:40 pm and 4:45 pm. The transportation dept. is monitoring the times and still looking to make adjustments. Bus numbers are called for round one. For round two, the remaining students go to their assigned bus slot and bus.
Parents, please read:
messaging system that will call when
a student has an unexcused absence
or an unexcused tardy. Some
examples of unexcused absences are:
out of town, vacation, personal, etc.
Please be sure to notify the school
either by phone or e-mail if your
child is absent. If your student has a
medical appointment, please provide
Carpool Reminders
Parents, please follow the correct flow into the school. If the front gate is open, please do not go through it. We need for you to follow the correct traffic flow to avoid back-ups on
Community House Road. Please turn
cars off while in the carpool line.
Parent Reminder
10:45 AM, 3:45 AM, and 4:15 PM. Students
will ONLY be called at these times so that
instructional times are not interrupted.
Students will NOT be called to the front office
to pick up items at any other time.
Parent Reminder
permitted to switch buses to
ride home with friends.
Principal’s Note
I hope everyone has had a great week! We had a couple of volleyball victories this week along with a tie for our softball team. Our golf team pulled off a victory against Carmel, but unfortunately the Cougars got the best of our football team. We have several opportunities to support the Cavalier teams this coming week with home games on Monday and Wednesday for volleyball and softball and our first home football game on Thursday versus JM Robinson. The golf team also will be in action against Randolph. Games begin at 5pm and students are to go home as usual and return for the games. Good luck to all of our athletes! I hate to “beat a dead horse,” but I have received three more community complaints from neighbors in Highgrove and Weston Glen. Car pool parents, you are asked again to not use the neighborhoods as a means to avoid the car pool procedures. Please do not park along the streets in these neighborhoods or block the entrance to the neighborhoods in order to get your child more quickly. The HOAs of both neighborhoods have pointed out the safety concerns and are particularly worried that if a resident of the neighborhood needed emergency vehicles, there would be a significant delay. I have encouraged both HOAs to contact CMPD if problems continue. Thank you in advance for your assistance. If your children are in Ms. Hill or Mr. Blayney’s classes, please make sure you received the letters that were sent home this week updating some staffing issues. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Have a great weekend, Jamie Brooks
Calendar of Events
FAB Fund Raiser Sep. 19-Oct.7 Softball and Volleyball Game Sep. 26 School Leadership Meeting Sep. 26 Softball and Volleyball Game Sep. 28 Odyssey of the Mind Info Sep. 29 Football Game Sep. 29
Big South 5K Oct. 8 Parent University 6:30pm Oct. 13
Inside This Issue
Community House Middle School Phone: 980-343-0689
9500 Community House Road Charlotte, NC 28277 Fax: 980-343-0691
Email – [email protected]
Website: http://pages.cms.k12.nc.us/communityhouse/
SEW FUN!
Turn a pillowcase into a dress for a girl
who’s never had one!!!
(this is a free event)
When: September 26 th
around the world with a new handmade
pillowcase dress, often the only dress the
girls own. Pillowcase dresses are easy to
make, either from a pillowcase (of course) or
from fabric.
guidance)
704-650-1285 or Wendy at 704-254-
9111.
one package of ½ inch wide elastic, one
package of double fold bias tape (1/2 inch
wide).
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
Odyssey of the Mind is a problem solving competition where teams of 5-7 students work together on a creative solution to a problem. This outstanding program builds 21st century skills that our students will need as future leaders in our community! Community House had three teams last year, with one succeeding up to the World Competition! Look at the problems at www.odysseyofthemind.com and come to an informational night on Thursday September 29th at 6:30pm in the Middle School Cafeteria. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend to learn about the program and understand the commitment involved.
PTO Website
found at www.chmspto.cmswiki.wikispaces.net
and will provide you with up to date information regarding the CHMS PTO.
Medication Procedure
Students who require medication at school must bring a CMS medication authorization form,
signed by the parent and doctor to school with the medicine. Forms are online and also
available in the main office. All medicine must be in the original pharmacy labeled container
or, for over the counter medicine, in the original store bought container. If you have any
questions please call me at 980-343-0689. Thank you.
Mary Luccia
Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
Now for some trivia . . .
Do you know the capitals of these countries? Match . . . answers below. No peeking!
1. Costa Rica a. Guatemala City
2. El Salvador b. Managua
3. Guatemala c. Mexico City
4. Honduras d. Santiago
7. Chile g. Tegucigalpa
8. Belize h. Belmopan
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Oct. 15
Do you know the capitals of these Match . . . answers below. No
Guatemala City
culture and traditions of those who trace
their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish
speaking nations of Central America, South
America and the Caribbean. People
recognize the contributions of H
Americans to the United States and
celebrate Hispanic culture. Originally this
observance lasted only a week and began in
1968 after it was approved by Congress and
President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988,
President Ronald Reagan, supported by
Congress, extended the weeklong
"September 15 was chosen as the starting
point for the celebration because it is the
anniversary of independence of five Latin
American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras an
September 18, and September 21,
respectively."
Here’s a link to the Latin American Festival in
Charlotte on Oct. 9 th
. DISFRUTE!!! Enjoy!
During this time, America celebrates the
culture and traditions of those who trace
their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-
speaking nations of Central America, South
America and the Caribbean. People
recognize the contributions of Hispanic
Americans to the United States and
celebrate Hispanic culture. Originally this
observance lasted only a week and began in
1968 after it was approved by Congress and
President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988,
President Ronald Reagan, supported by
extended the weeklong
"September 15 was chosen as the starting
point for the celebration because it is the
anniversary of independence of five Latin
American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. They
all declared independence in 1821. In
addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate
their independence days on September 16,
September 18, and September 21,
Here’s a link to the Latin American Festival in
. DISFRUTE!!! Enjoy!
http://charlottecultureguide.com/event.php
Sign up today for the Big South 5k to benefit Community House Middle
School! Download registration form @http://communityhousecavaliers.com
Help Support Our Middle School Athletics Programs!
What: The Big South Conference is hosting the second annual Big South 5K Road Race in October as a fundraiser for middle school athletics.
When: Saturday, October 8, 2011 – 8:00am
Where: Blakeney Shopping Center (Corner of Ardrey Kell and Rea Roads)
How it Benefits Our School: Each participant can select a middle school affiliation during the registration process. A percentage of the registration fee will go directly toward the booster club of the selected school. The more participants that select our school, the more money we will receive!
How to Register: 1. Online: www.bigsouth5k.com 2. By Mail: Fill out the attached registration form and mail with check 3. Race Day: Registration begins at 7:00am
Phantom Runner: If you are unable to participate, you can still support our school and receive a t-shirt by registering as a “phantom runner”. Entry Fees:
• $20 - by Sept 30 (pre-registration) • $25 - after Sept 30 • $30 - Race Day • $20 – “Phantom Runner”
More Information:
Thanks for your support!
Volunteers Volunteering in CMS
requires all volunteers to register and be
screened. The screening includes
registration form and a criminal background
check. Volunteer screening can also include
interviews by appropriate CMS staff and
reference checks. CMS has three kinds of
volunteer approvals: supervised,
to complete the online volunteer
registration.
CMS Home Page
in CMS
Volunteer Registration Log In
Here To Register
The CHMS Guidance and Counseling Department
is conducting a needs assessment survey for the
2011 – 2012 school year to help us provide the best
service possible to our students. We are asking
you to complete the survey by visiting the link
below. The survey window will be open until
October 1, 2011.
Amy Jurusik, 8 th
Community House MCommunity House MCommunity House MCommunity House Middleiddleiddleiddle
Fine Arts Booster ClubFine Arts Booster ClubFine Arts Booster ClubFine Arts Booster Club
The Community House Middle School Fine Arts Booster (FAB) Club 3rd annual frozen food fall fundraiser is underway! The funds raised fund things like cameras for the art department and a new floor for the dance room. The sale runs from:
Monday September 19th
on Monday. We did a fundraiser kickoff
in the cafeteria during lunch periods on
Monday as well. Students can win fun
prizes including a ride in a Hummer to
Sports Connection!
to help with this fundraiser, please
contact Tara Huddleston at (704) 806-
1561 or [email protected].
ArtArtArtArt
DanceDanceDanceDance
ChorusChorusChorusChorus
DramaDramaDramaDrama
1:00PM-3:00PM 110 , NC 28205 CONTACTO: 980-253-1417 WWW.HCCCLT.ORG
TAKE TWO HOURS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE AND FIND OUT EVERYTHING YOU NEED
ABOUT COLLEGE!
SEPTEMBER 24 GARINGER HIGH SCHOOL
-SCHOLARSHIPS -COLLEGE OPTIONS
UNIVERSIDAD!
-BECAS -OPCIONES
1 Mile Fun Run – Ages 12 and under
Saturday, September 24th
Visit www.isabellasantosfoundation.com and click “Events” to register!
Our inspiration for this fundraiser, Isabella Santos, is a 6-year-old Ballantyne area Kindergartner
that was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma in October of 2007. She has undergone 4 years of treatment, traveling between Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan and Levine Children’s Hospital here in Charlotte. Just 3 weeks ago, she relapsed for the fourth time. She is currently receiving radiation treatments after school each day and will be starting a new clinical trial chemotherapy later this month in the hopes of preventing her disease from growing. Due to
her multiple relapses, there are few treatment options available to her. The new clinical trial hopes to keep her stable until a cure is developed. The lack of research funding for this rare
cancer prevents new treatments from being developed, so Isabella must wait and hope. Please come out and join us for a fun filled family day and support Isabella and her family. If you
can’t attend, but still want to participate. Feel free to donate by going to www.isabellasantosfoundation.com and clicking “Donate”.
The funds raised through this event will benefit Neuroblastoma Research, as well as the local Make-a-Wish Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House. (All these charities directly impact
Isabella and her family.)
Isabella's will be cheering her Brother Grant on the sidelines this fall with the U6 CSA program so please look for her this season!
EARLY DISMISSAL
to the front office, if they are
being dismissed early. This
instructional time.
CHMS Newsletter
If you have items for the weekly Courier, please e-mail them to [email protected] by 4 pm on Wednesday. Thank you.
In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
Bus Dismissal Update: Round one buses leave about 4:30 pm and the 2nd round has been leaving between 4:40 pm and 4:45 pm. The transportation dept. is monitoring the times and still looking to make adjustments. Bus numbers are called for round one. For round two, the remaining students go to their assigned bus slot and bus.
Parents, please read:
messaging system that will call when
a student has an unexcused absence
or an unexcused tardy. Some
examples of unexcused absences are:
out of town, vacation, personal, etc.
Please be sure to notify the school
either by phone or e-mail if your
child is absent. If your student has a
medical appointment, please provide
Carpool Reminders
Parents, please follow the correct flow into the school. If the front gate is open, please do not go through it. We need for you to follow the correct traffic flow to avoid back-ups on
Community House Road. Please turn
cars off while in the carpool line.
Parent Reminder
10:45 AM, 3:45 AM, and 4:15 PM. Students
will ONLY be called at these times so that
instructional times are not interrupted.
Students will NOT be called to the front office
to pick up items at any other time.
Parent Reminder
permitted to switch buses to
ride home with friends.