Newsletter
Upcoming Events:
Highlights for the Week
Tuesday, November 11- Grade 7 & 8 RLA (campus-wide testing shutdown)
Wednesday, November 12- Grade 8 Science (normal schedule)
NJHS Food Drive is November 3rd - 17th to help out our China Spring Cares.
November 13- Picture retakes in the library from 8:00am-11:00am. Please return the picture packet if your student is retaking pictures
Fall Dance Tickets are ON SALE MONDAY! $10 a person. The dance is November 13.
Important Dates
Tuesday, November 18- Grade 8 Social Studies (normal schedule)
Wednesday, November 19- Grade 7, 8, & Algebra 1 Math (campus-wide testing shutdown)
Kona Ice during lunches: December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, and May 7
March 27 is one of our designated parent-teacher conference days. If you are interested in a parent-teacher conference, please email your student's teacher to get it setup on that day. If at anytime you have questions about your student’s performance please email the teacher and they are happy to collaborate with you.
Testing
Wearable Technology Guidelines:
Smart watches, fitness trackers, and other wearable devices are not permitted in testing areas.
Students should leave these items at home or securely store them in their backpacks before entering the testing room.
If a student arrives wearing a wearable device, it will need to be removed and stored in their backpack outside the testing environment for the duration of the test.
Device Readiness:
If students are using iPads or other devices for testing, please ensure they are fully charged before testing day and brought to school each day ready for use.
Thank you for helping us maintain a focused, fair, and secure testing environemt. Your support ensures students can concentrate fully and perform their best.
Fall Dance
The CSMS Fall Dance takes place on Thursday, November 13th from 6-8 PM in the CSMS Gym! “A Night in Hollywood” is our theme!
Student tickets: cost $10 sold at the front office before and after school as well as during lunch
Students must meet all CSMS Attendance, grade, and behavior standards in order to attend the dance. Students not meeting all standards will not be able to attend the dance. This is not negotiable. Thank you!
Any student below 90% attendance for the year who has not worked to make up time in after school detention may NOT attend the dance.
Any student with a DAEP placement or 3 or more days in ISS (in-school suspension) or OSS (Out of School Suspension) may NOT attend the dance.
Any student who had a failing grade for the 1st 9-week grading period may NOT attend the dance.
Dance Dress Code Guidelines
We want everyone to have a fun, safe, and respectful time at the dance! Please make sure your outfit helps you feel confident and meets the school’s expectations.
General Expectations
Outfits should be school-appropriate. If you wouldn’t wear it to a school event or assembly, it’s probably not a good choice for the dance.
All clothing should cover undergarments and private areas at all times (even when dancing or moving). A lot of girls find wearing Spanx to be beneficial when dancing.
Avoid clothing with references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, profanity, or inappropriate symbols.
Sheer or see-through fabrics must have a solid lining underneath. Midriffs and cleavage should be covered at all times.
Pants must be worn at the waist and not sag below the hips.
Hats, hoods, and sunglasses should not be worn inside the building.
Chains, spikes, or other items that could be unsafe are not permitted.
Collared shirts, polos, or nice dress shirts are encouraged.
No facial hair.
Final Reminders
If you’re unsure about your outfit, check with Drs. Dominguez or Davidson before the dance; they’re happy to help!
Students who arrive dressed inappropriately may be asked to change or may not be allowed to enter until the issue is resolved.
Most importantly, come ready to have fun, show respect, and make great memories!
From Dr. Dominguez
Students must charge iPads at home. Chargers should remain at home.
Please make sure students are aware if they are getting food delivered on game days. This helps minimize interruptions to instruction and helps the front office run smoothly.
To reference the approved academic calendar, please CLICK HERE.
Doors to the middle school open at 7:00 am.
NO THIRD PARTY DELIVERIES ACCEPTED ON CAMPUS, ie, DoorDash, Uber Eats.
From Dr. Davidson
Tardies can be viewed under the Attendance tab in Ascender
A student who is tardy to class by more than 3 times per grading period may be assigned to before school detention or given another appropriate consequence.
Students arriving late to class will be marked as tardy.
Tardies count for every class, every period.
After School Detention will be held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week 4-5 pm, and parents are responsible for transportation.
From Mrs. McAdams
If your child has any counseling needs that need to be addressed, I am always available to help!
504 meetings are continuing with 7th grade students!
Middle School has a new Social Worker, Mrs. Patterson, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you are interested in a lunch bunch group on those days for your child, please send requests to apatterson@chinaspringisd.net.
Our counseling THEME will be National Bullying Prevention Month and Red Ribbon Week will be October 27th-30th!
NJHS meeting will be Wednesday, October 29 during lunch. Make sure to bring your money and permission slip for the Leadership Youth Conference in McGregor on Wednesday, November 5th.
From Nurse Nixon
Prescription medication requires a physician and parent signature. Over the counter medications given per the bottle directions need a parent signature otherwise they will need a physician and parent signature.
From Mrs. Oliver
What do I need to do if my student needs to miss school?
STEP 1: Call the school @ 254-836-4611
STEP 2: Email Mrs. Oliver, the Attendance Clerk with a parent/doctor note.
YOU HAVE 3 DAYS TO TURN IN A NOTE FOR THE ABSENCE TO BE EXCUSED.
DUES: Class Dues are $20. We accept CASH, CHECK made out to CSMS or you may pay online through Myschoolbucks.com.
For questions regarding athletics, please contact Coach Jessica Elkins at jeelkins@chinaspringisd.net and/or Coach Ging at nging@chinaspringisd.net.