Merry Christmas!

Just for you!

From Mrs. Caldwell

"I wish you a fun, safe and happy Christmas 
holiday break with family and friends.

See you next year!!

2016

Calendar of Events

Check out the calendar!

Performance Task

TOTEMS!

With a partner, design and construct a clan/family/group totem like those of the Early People from the Northwest and Arctic Region that we studied and viewed in class.  

Apply at least three (3) concepts that were used by these clans.  

Write a brief explanation of your totem’s meaning, as well as the meaning of each concept.  

Be prepared to present in class on Friday, 12-11-15.

RUBRIC:

                    Design & Construction:            10 points

                    Concepts Applied (3):              12 points

                    Explanation:                               8 points                                             

                    Total Points Possible:           30 points

Happy Thanksgiving!

"Bet You Didn't Know..."

Sending Best Wishes to Paris

Mrs. Caldwell's students 
sent well-wishes and encouraging thoughts 
to the people of Paris. 

Students used a collaborative Google Doc that will be shared with the French Embassy. It has been shared all over the world via social media. We left messages of encouragement and condolences for those affected by the events this past weekend in Paris.  #WeSupportParis

Feel free to join us by leaving a message of your own. 

Go to Link:
Paris Wishes

Early Civilization Day and Parade was a Great Success!

We're making learning more real and lasting for our students.

Special Guest in Our Classroom

THANK YOU,

Dr. Aaron New, 

Behavioral Sciences Chair

at Central Baptist College

 and Tanner New's Dad,

for accepting our invitation to come and share your fabulous photos and information from your trip to Belize

about the

MAYAN Civilization!

The students were super excited over your photos.

We LOVED you being here!

Thank you for making learning more real and lasting for our students.

Performance Task

This Friday, November 6th,

5th Grade Social Studies

will be having an Early Civilization Parade!

ASSIGNED TASK:

• Students are to come in costume and/or with props representing one of the four civilizations we have been studying in class. (synthesis)

• Students must be prepared to explain and justify in what way they are representing the civilization they selected. (analysis)

Choose one:

"The Olmecs"

"The Mayas"

"The Aztecs"

"The Incas"

Early Civilizations...

Parents, ask your kiddos what they know!

Popping corn???

Kiddos, tell your family what you know!

Gold???

Happy Halloween!

Video:

History of Halloween

Article:

History of Halloween

Red Ribbon Week!

"Red Ribbon Week"

will be celebrated this week!

October 26^th - 30^th

Monday: “'REDy' to live a drug free life!" (Wear red.)

Tuesday: "Hats off to being bully and drug free!" (Wear hats.)

Wednesday: "Friends don’t let friends bully or do drugs!" (Dress like a friend.)

Thursday: "My future is bright! No drugs in sight!" (Dress in college gear, or dress up as your future career.)

Friday: “'PAWsitively' Drug Free!" (Wear Wampus Cat gear.)

In addition to theme-dress days, 

candy grams will be sold during each lunch.

No School

Just a reminder:

There will be no school tomorrow,

Friday, October 23rd.

This is a flex day

(professional development day)

for teachers.

School is dismissed for all students.

Enjoy your long weekend.

We will see everyone back on Monday.

Report Cards

Report cards
for the 1st 9-Week grading period
will be sent home
Tuesday afternoon,
October 20, 2015!

Today's Announcements

CSMS

Announcements

LUNCH ENTREES FOR MONDAY, 10-19-15:

Mini Chicken Tacos with Tortilla Chips and Salsa Cup

Cheeseburger with Cheeto Puffs

Pepperoni Pizza

Yogurt with String Cheese and Goldfish Crackers

STUDENTS:  The school-wide flu shot clinic (for students and faculty) is tonight from 4-7 pm at the CHS Cafeteria. Please park in front of the arena.  Flu shot forms are in the office if interested.

STUDENTS:  Seventh grade boys basketball tryouts will start October 28. Student athletes MUST have a physical, consent form, and concussion sheets signed by Friday October 23rd. Students must come by Coach Moore’s office and sign up by Friday October 23rd. Tryouts are held during 1st period athletics class. Tryouts will take place on the following dates October 28th, 29th, and 30th. Athletes are required to make all tryouts if they want to make the team. If you have any questions please go by Coach Moore’s office in the big gym.

STUDENTS:  Bring your BoxTops, Labels for Education and Tyson Labels for Schools to Mrs. Rehm. We will have a reward this year for the grade that brings in the most Box Tops. The last day to turn in Box Tops is Wednesday, October 29th.

STUDENTS:  Yearbooks are being sold ONLINE at Jostens.com for $25 until the end of the month.  After October 31st, they will go up to $30. This year's book will feature a CUSTOM DESIGNED cover created by our very own CSMS yearbook staff and a professional artist. You do not want to miss out on this! For more information, visit CSMS Facebook page.

Let Freedom Ring...

Found this and played it for some of my students.

It's great!

They loved it!

Thought I'd share with everyone else.

"Let Freedom Ring"

(My Country Tis of Thee...)

Dig Pink!

CSMS 5th grade hall is sending love and support to 
our Vickie Bailey 

and her sweet family!

Don't miss tonight's event!
"Dig Pink" at the Buzz Bolding Arena!
6:00 p.m.

Announcements...

CSMS

Announcements

October 5, 2015

STUDENTS:  Yearbooks are being sold ONLINE at Jostens.com for $25 until the end of the month. After October 31st, they will go up to $30. This year's book will feature a CUSTOM DESIGNED cover created by our very own CSMS yearbook staff and a professional artist. You do not want to miss out on this! For more information, visit CSMS Facebook page.

STUDENTS:  Bring your BoxTops, Labels for Education and Tyson Labels for Schools to Mrs. Rehm. We will have a reward this year for the grade that brings in the most Box Tops. The last day to turn in Box Tops is Wednesday, October 29th.

STUDENTS:  Have you started making your Tutus? This Thursday, October 8, is JEANS AND TUTU day. Also, if you purchased a “Dig Pink” shirt, wear it that day with your jeans and Tutu. If not, just wear pink!!

STUDENTS:  The Dig Pink event will be Thursday at the Buzz Bolding Arena at 6:00 p.m.

STUDENTS:  Do you wish you could speak French? This is your chance!! There are flyers in the office for the Hendrix French Club that will be meeting on Thursday afternoons. The cost is $20.

STUDENTS:  There are UPWARD basketball flyers in the office for boys and girls in grades 5^th and 6^th.

STUDENTS:  The Lil Cat Color Run will be held October 17 at 9 a.m. at Laurel Park. There are flyers in the office if you would like to join in this fun 30 minute run with color stations. 

Very interesting . . .

Book Fair at CSMS!

THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 1,

is the

LAST DAY

of the 

BOOK FAIR! 

 

So come and shop for a great book at the Book Fair today or tomorrow!

Unit 2

Today,

Monday,

September 28, 2015,

we are beginning a new unit!
(See "Unit 2" listed under "Pages". >>)

Unit 2

"Pre-Columbian Societies and Tribes"

(Early Civilizations) 

Brief Summary of Unit:

In this unit, students will compare the characteristics of major pre-Columbian groups within North America and develop claims about the pre-Columbian societies.  

Students will participate in a research study/project on Early American civilizations and a totem activity, with a focus on Indian tribes and their impact on Early America.

U.S. Symbols

Great small group presentations today! 

Thank you, Lydia and Mom, for emailing a photo of sweet Nanna with Lady Liberty! 

Help at Home

GoNoodle at Home Link

Get the wiggles out!

Take a break during homework!

Have fun together!

 Then get back to your homework...

Now, you can really focus on learning!

U.S. Symbols Performance Task

"American Symbol or Artifact"

(25 points; Due Friday, 9-25)

Using Primary and Secondary Sources:
What is a Primary Source?

Research Sites for Students:
Kidrex (search your symbol)

U. S. Patriotic Symbols (1)

U. S. Patriotic Symbols (2)

Constitution Day!

In honor of Constitution Day on 
Thursday,

September 17, 2015,

we are asking ALL of our students to wear 

RED, WHITE and/or BLUE

to school!

Let's show our patriotic spirit! 
GO AMERICA!

(...Pictures will be taken...:)

Quiz on Friday!

THE THREE (3) BRANCHES
OF GOVERNMENT

Video Clips:

• Three Branches of Government Rap
• Three Branches of Government
• Government in 5 minutes

Labor Day

Have a great Labor Day weekend, 
and enjoy your Monday out of school!

The History of Labor Day,
a Nationwide Holiday

Don't miss it!!

CSMS 

Annual Report to the Public

When:  Tuesday, August 25, 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Where:  Carl Stuart Middle School Cafeteria
(prior to Open House)

Open House!

CARL STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL 

OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, August 25th

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Bring your child's schedule. 

Meet in the school cafeteria.

You will go through your child's schedule; 

attend their classes, 
and meet their teachers!

WOO HOO!

What a GREAT

first week of school

at CSMS!

Congratulations, Parents and Students!

Students... "You're a big kid now!"

We're going to have a wonderful year.

Report Cards . . .

 Report cards are being sent home TODAY,

May 28, 2015!

Upcoming!!

STUDENTS and PARENTS!

 

 

• We are going to try to do our fishing derby tomorrow, Thursday, May 28^th.

 

• If you did not purchase a yearbook when they were sold at the beginning of the year, you may purchase one tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. You must bring $30.00. We will announce where to go to get one. 

 

• Yearbook signing will be tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. There will be snow cones, drinks, and popcorn sold. Bring extra money if you would like to purchase something. 

 

 

 

 

 

Activities!

MAY is a busy month!

 

 

"MAY"

    20          Fishing Derby - Morning - RAINED OUT!

    21          Awards Assembly
                     5th:    8:45 a.m.
                     6th:   10:00 a.m.
                     7th:     1:30 p.m.

    22          Talent Show   (9:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
    22          Homework Bash   (12:00 - 3:00 p.m.)

    25          Memorial Day – No School

    28          Report Cards go home (probably 1st period)

    28          Excel Picnic (Mentee’s, MOCQ and GEMS)

    28          Yearbook Signing (12:00 - 3:00 p.m.)

    29          25 Book Club Celebration - 5th grade

    29          Last Day of School!



Back to our "normal" school-day schedule!

 

OOOOOEEEE!

Our extended days are over at last,

and it's a good thing cause

I was about to collapse!
 

Now it's time

for the fun to commense,

like talent show, yearbook signing,

and other various events.
 

So be on your best behavior;

don't talk back or get in a scuffle.

Because you won't be able to participate,

if you get yourself in trouble!
 

 

By Mrs. Pam Curry
Poet Extraordinaire
CSMS School Nurse

 

 



Extended-Day Bell Schedule

5th Grade
Monday - Friday

(April 6 - April 24)

 

 

First Period                          7:58  -  9:07

 

Second Period                     9:10  - 10:03

 

Third Period                       10:06  - 10:59

 

Fourth Period                     11:02  - 11:55

 

  LUNCH                              11:55  - 12:25

 

Fifth Period                         12:28  - 1:31

 

Sixth Period                          1:34  - 2:27

 

Seventh Period                     2:30  - 3:23

 

Eighth Period                       3:26  - 4:19