The CMS Team Is Ready For You!

• Mrs. Jenkins and Dr. Crimone– Administrators at Carson

• Mr. Petro and Mrs. Vadnais – School Counselors

• Mrs. Vrotney – School Nurse

The CMS Team Is Ready For You!

• Mighty Tigers Team– Ms. Danko, Mrs. Dumpe, Mrs.

Head, Mr. Koziatek, Mrs. Mortimer• Tiger Pride Team

– Mrs. Arvay, Mrs. Brusoski, Mr. Harvey, Ms. Kiray, Mrs. Oates

No matter where you are coming from…

We are glad that you are here!

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Our 1st goal at CMS is…

Middle School RESPECT model

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9-weeksFamily & Consumer

Sciences

Art

Technology Education

Keyboarding

6th Grade

UNIFIED ARTS

Music and Physical Education--Every Other DayA-Days and B-Days

• Assemblies• Mini-Course Day• Fundraisers• Club Programs

• Talent Show• Intramurals• Socials• Student Council

CMS’S Amazing Cafeteria!“J. Clark’s Grille”Featured Daily:

•Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Tenders, Chicken Patty, Spicy Patty, Specialty Burger or Grilled Cheese (all served with Oven Fries)•Specialty Roll w/ Salad (Ex: Pepperoni or Ham & Cheese) •Cheese Pizza w/ Salad •Pepperoni Pizza w/ Salad

“Signature Entrees”Typical Lunch Offerings -See NA Menu

“Sweet Treats”Dessert Options

“Specialty Bar”Create Your Own Cuisine Monday– Breakfast Bar

Tuesday– Taco BarWednesday– Pasta Bar

Thursday– Taco BarFriday– Pasta Bar

Real time daily announcements can be found on the CMS homepage

Blackboard

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● Instructional tool used in all content areas● Course content provided● Includes interactive features ● Homework and upcoming tests posted on

the calendar● Both parents and students have a log in● See the website in the “Parents” tab for

information

Parent Visibility

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➢ Parents can view multiple children in the same family

➢ Calendar

➢ Course Content

➢ Announcements

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➢ Your child’s classes are listed on the left side. ➢ Each teacher posts homework daily.➢ We recommend that this is used in conjunction with

an assignment book.

Q: What bus do I ride?

A: The NA Transportation Department will send bus stop location and times to each student prior to the first week of school. Please be patient as they work through new bus routes.

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Q: Where can I find information regarding activities and events happening at CMS and North Allegheny?

A: On the district’s website, the CMS website, in the District issued Activities Calendar, through the weekly “At a Glance” emails sent to all CMS families on Friday afternoons.

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Q: Where do I go on the first day of school?A: To your assigned homeroom. You will find your homeroom number on your student schedule which will be released to the Tyler SIS on THURSDAY, AUGUST 22nd at 8:00AM.

A: During the first 2 weeks of school, 6th grade students will be assigned to sit with their homerooms in the cafeteria. This is to review procedures and expectations for the cafeteria.

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Q: What do I need to bring on the first day of school?– A folder– CHARGED district issued iPad – Pencils/pens /highlighter– Notebook paper– A “I’m ready to meet new friends!” attitude– A “I’m ready to be a middle schooler!” attitude– A positive attitude is the most important item to having a

great year at Carson Middle School!

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Q: What should I wear to school?A: - Shorts/skirts – MUST BE FINGERTIP LENGTH (even with tights/leggings)

– No spaghetti strap tops; no undergarments showing– No razorback tops or halter cut tops– No shirts with big cuts out in armpit area– Jeans/skirts with holes must have holes below

fingertip length– No shirts with negative messages or inappropriate

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Q: Where do I drop off my child in the morning and pick up in the afternoon?

A: The drop-off/pick-up area is located next to the Central Administration Offices. Please do not stop or park at the curb in front of CMS. This is a Fire Lane and state law prohibits parking here.

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Q: When should I drop my child off at school?

A: Students should be dropped off by 7:55AM to allow time for your child to get into the building, to their locker, and to homeroom by 8:10AM.

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Q: What do I need to do if I miss a day of school?

A: Students are required to present a dated, written excuse signed by a parent/guardian for each absence. Excuses need to be turned in to homeroom teachers within 3 days of the absence.

A: Students should check Blackboard to see what they missed in each class. Students may also email their teachers for clarification on assignments.

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Q: Is there a way to get involved with extra-curricular activities at CMS?

A: YES!! We have many clubs and activities for students. On September 12th, there will be an assembly for all 6th graders and students new to NA to learn about the clubs and activities at CMS. There is also a list on our website. Let’s hear from current CMS students...

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Let’s hear from current CMS students:

1. Sam Lopuszynski--Student Council President2. Peter Ricci--Student Council Vice President3. Abdul Hadi--Student Council Treasurer4. Abigail Berger5. Madison Cernicky6. Hannah Cherry7. Evan Dozier8. Sienna Pizzica

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First Day of School:August 27, 2019

Questions??

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Time for a Tour of CMS

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