3.28.2008

CMS Bulletin 03/28/2008

Dunk Tank
Dunk Tank don't miss your chance to dunk your favorite CMS teacher or staff member.

ASB
No ASB meeting today because of awards assembly.

Semester 1 Awards Assembly
Today during SSR all students who got a Semester 1 Award need to come to the MPR during SSR. Please line up to get in the MPR on the stage facing the lunch quad.

3.27.2008

CMS Bulletin 03/27/2008

Garden Club
Garden Club will meet today after school. Be prepared to be outside and enjoy this beautiful weather.

County Science Fair
Attention all 8th graders-For those interested in participating in the SB County Science Fair 2008, please come see Miss Camardella in Room 11 for requirements and details. My apologies to those who were expecting to meet with me last Friday at lunch.

Spring Fest Next Week

Friday
Dunk Tank don't miss your chance to dunk your favorite CMS teacher or staff member.

Battle of the Books
There will be a Battle of the Books meeting today in the Library from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.

7th and 8th Grade information

CADE
We still have tickets to sell! Skating Plus tickets will be on sale for $10.00 Today at lunch in room 12

3.26.2008

CMS Bulletin 3/26/3008

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Garden Club

Garden Club this Thursday after school. Be prepared to be outside and enjoy this beautiful weather.

County Science Fair

Attention all 8th graders-For those interested in participating in the SB County Science Fair 2008, please come see Miss Camardella in Room 11 for requirements and details. My apologies to those who were expecting to meet with me last Friday at lunch.

Talent Show

Talent show is tonight in the MPR at 7:00pm. You don't wan to miss out on all the fun and excitement. Get your tickets early for only $3.00. Tickets are for sale in the office from Mrs. Payne or in the Library from Mrs. Lammer. If you are in the Talent Show you must be at the MPR by 6:00pm tonight.

MASC
Attention MASC members and any girls interested in Science, this Thursday after school there is a field trip to UCSB's marine touch tanks. So far only one person has returned a permission slip! I only have openings for another 8 girls, so turn in your permission slips as soon as you can. If you need a new permission slip, see Ms. West in room 10.

Spring Fest Next Week


Thursday

College Day! Wear your favorite college attire and earn class comp. points

Friday
Dunk Tank don't miss your chance to dunk your favorite CMS teacher or staff member.

Battle of the Books
There will be a Battle of the Books meeting on Thursday in the Library from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.

7th and 8th Grade information:

CADE
We still have tickets to sell! Skating Plus tickets will be on sale for $10.00 Wednesday and Thursday at lunch in room 12.

3.25.2008

CMS Bulletin 3/25/2008

Garden Club
Garden Club this Thursday after school. Be prepared to be outside and enjoy this beautiful weather.

County Science Fair
Attention all 8th graders-For those interested in participating in the SB County Science Fair 2008, please come see Miss Camardella in Room 11 for requirements and details. My apologies to those who were expecting to meet with me last Friday at lunch.

Talent Show
Today
Mandatory dress rehearsal after school in the MPR.
Wednesday
THIS IS IT... Performers need to be here at 6:00 p.m. ready to go.
Make sure you get your tickets early to get good seats. You don't want to miss your favorite teachers performing, special guest Mr. Hernandez, and 14K Jules dance company. That's just for starters. GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE TALENT SHOW. BUY YOUR TICKETS IN THE OFFICE FROM MRS. PAYNE OR IN THE LIBRARY FROM MRS. LAMMER FOR ONLY $3.00. Hurry before we run out of tickets!

MASC
Attention MASC members and any girls interested in Science This Thursday after school there is a field trip to UCSB's marine touch tanks. So far only one person has returned a permission slip! I only have openings for another 8 girls, so turn in your permission slips as soon as you can. If you need a new permission slip, see Ms. West in rm 10.

Spring Fest Next Week

Wednesday
Water balloon toss at lunch and crazy hair day!
Sign up today in Mrs. Taylor's room at nutrition for the water balloon toss. We are looking for 2 students from each 5th period class to participate to earn your points.

Thursday
College Day! Wear your favorite college attire and earn class comp. points

Friday
Dunk Tank don't miss your chance to dunk your favorite CMS teacher or staff member.

Battle of the Books
If you are a part of Battle of the Books please meet in the office at lunch today. There will be a Battle of the Books meeting on Thursday.

7th and 8th Grade information:


CADE Field trip

CADE will be going on a field trip to Skating Plus Friday night 6:30-12:00 midnight. Save the date APRIL 18th. We are hoping to kick off state testing which begins April 22-May 15th. CADE is opening up the trip for ALL 7th & 8th grade CMS Students! There is only room for 45 students, therefore; only 25 tickets will be sold. First come, first served. Tickets will be on sale Tuesday during Lunch in Room 12. Price per ticket is $10.00, which includes the bus drive, entry and skate rental (inline skates are $4.00 extra which you all pay at the door). Please see Ms. Nunez if you have any questions, room 12.

3.24.2008

CMS Bulletin 3/24/2008

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Garden Club

Garden Club this Thursday after school. Be prepared to be outside and enjoy this beautiful weather.

County Science Fair

Attention all 8th graders-For those interested in participating in the SB County Science Fair 2008, please come see Miss Camardella in Room 11 for requirements and details. My apologies to those who were expecting to meet with me last Friday at lunch.

Talent Show

Monday
After school is the last practice for talent show. I need everyone's music also.
Tuesday
Mandatory dress rehearsal after school in the MPR.
Wednesday
THIS IS IT... Performers need to be here at 6:00 p.m. ready to go.
Make sure you get your tickets early to get good seats. You don't want to miss your favorite teachers performing, special guest Mr. Hernandez, and 14K Jules dance company. That's just for starters.

MASC
Attention MASC members and any girls interested in Science
This Thursday after school there is a field trip to UCSB's marine touch tanks. So far only one person has returned a permission slip! I only have openings for another 8 girls, so turn in your permission slips as soon as you can. If you need a new permission slip, see Ms. West in rm 10.
Spring Fest Next Week
Monday
Soccer at lunch Teachers versus students. 7th and 8th grade students sign up Thursday and Friday this week to play in the game on Monday. 6th grade students on Monday just head out to the field during lunch.

Tuesday
Pajama Day! Wear your pajamas to school on Tuesday, March 25 and earn class points. Be wise with your pajama choices as dress code still applies.

Wednesday
Water balloon toss at lunch and crazy hair day!
Sign up Monday and Tuesday, March 25 & 26 in Mrs. Taylor's room at nutrition for the water balloon toss. We are looking for 2 students from each 5th period class to participate to earn your points.

Thursday
College Day! Wear your favorite college attire and earn class comp. points

Friday
Dunk Tank don't miss your chance to dunk your favorite CMS teacher or staff member.

7th and 8th Grade information:

CADE Fieldtrip

CADE will be going on a fieldtrip to Skating Plus Friday night 6:30-12:00 midnight. Save the date APRIL 18th. We are hoping to kick off state testing which begins April 22-May 15th. CADE is opening up the trip for ALL 7th & 8th grade CMS Students! There is only room for 45 students, therefore; only 25 tickets will be sold. First come, first served. Tickets will be on sale Tuesday during Lunch in Room 12. Price per ticket is $10.00, which includes the bus drive, entry and skate rental (inline skates are $4.00 extra which you all pay at the door). Please see Ms. Nunez if you have any questions, room 12.

3.21.2008

CMS Bulletin 03/21/2008

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Word of the Day
Origin
Math: The point (0,0) in a coordinate plane at which the X and Y axis intersect perpendicular to each other.
Other Meanings: (adj) much the same or alike
Sentence: The children in the family are similar in appearance.

Talent Show

Pre-sale Talent Show tickets on sale for $3.00. You can buy them from Mrs. Payne or Mrs. Tito. Hurry and get your tickets now so you wont have to wait in line on the night of the show.

Spring Fest Next Week


Monday
Soccer at lunch Teachers versus students. 7th and 8th grade students sign up Thursday and Friday this week to play in the game on Monday. 6th grade students on Monday just head out to the field during lunch.

Tuesday
Pajama Day! Wear your pajamas to school on Tuesday, March 25 and earn class points. Be wise with your pajama choices as dress code still applies.

Wednesday
Water balloon toss at lunch and crazy hair day!
Sign up Monday and Tuesday, March 25 & 26 in Mrs. Taylor's room at nutrition for the water balloon toss. We are looking for 2 students from each 5th period class to participate to earn your points.

Thursday
College Day! Wear your favorite college attire and earn class comp. points

Friday
Dunk Tank don't miss your chance to dunk your favorite CMS teacher or staff member.

7th and 8th Grade information:

CADE Fieldtrip
CADE will be going on a fieldtrip to Skating Plus Friday night 6:30-12:00 midnight. Save the date APRIL 18th. We are hoping to kick off state testing which begins April 22-May 15th. CADE is opening up the trip for ALL 7th & 8th grade CMS Students! There is only room for 45 students, therefore; only 25 tickets will be sold. First come, first served. Tickets will be on sale Tuesday during Lunch in Room 12. Price per ticket is $10.00, which includes the bus drive, entry and skate rental (inline skates are $4.00 extra which you all pay at the door). Please see Ms. Nunez if you have any questions, room 12.

Students if you see or know of something wrong going on here at CMS, please report it immediately to a staff member so that we can take care of it. You can do this in writing and give that note to a teacher, a counselor or Mrs. Rynott or Mrs. Sexsmith. You can also email us or call us. You can also use the report a bully online service on the Carpinteria Unified School District website: under CMS, under the heading links, you can report a bully or any other problem from your home or school. We keep your identity anonymous no matter what. Help us help you. We want CMS to be a safe campus for everyone.

3.20.2008

CMS Bulletin 03/20/2008

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Word of the Day
Similar
Math: an object having corresponding sides and shape
EX: Two triangles could be similar even if they were not the same size.
Other Meanings: (adj) much the same or alike
Sentence: The children in the family are similar in appearance.

Talent Show
Talent Show tickets are on sale in the office from Mrs. Payne. The tickets are 3.00 each and you must have exact change. You don't want to miss out on your chance to see the hottest show ever!

Garden Club
Garden Club today after school. In the garden we will be having Easter fun! Join us in the celebration.

Homeroom Class Competition Winners
Here are the winners for Monday's wear green competition:
1st place Mrs. Swarm's class 100%
2nd place Mrs. Manos' class 83%
3rd place Mrs. McCulley's class 82%

Correction to yesterday's bulletin:
In yesterday bulletin a math problem was given
EX: 2 to the 3rd power is 2 X 2 X 2 = 6. Six is not the correct answer the problem should have read 2 to the 3rd power is 2 X 2 X 2 = 8.

Battle of the Books
Battle of the books will meet in today in the library from 2:30 to 3:30

Spring Fest Next Week

Monday

Soccer at lunch Teachers versus students. 7th and 8th grade students sign up Thursday and Friday this week to play in the game on Monday. 6th grade students on Monday just head out to the field during lunch.

Tuesday

Pajama Day! Wear your pajamas to school on Tuesday, March 25 and earn class points. Be wise with your pajama choices as dress code still applies.

Wednesday
Water balloon toss at lunch and crazy hair day!
Sign up Monday and Tuesday, March 25 & 26 in Mrs. Taylor's room at nutrition for the water balloon toss. We are looking for 2 students from each 5th period class to participate to earn your points.

Thursday
College Day! Wear your favorite college attire and earn class comp. points

Friday
Dunk Tank don't miss your chance to dunk your favorite CMS teacher or staff member.

7th and 8th Grade information:

CADE
Meeting during lunch in room 12. Bring your lunch and be ready to sign up for your job to help out at our next fundraiser!

CADE Fieldtrip
CADE will be going on a fieldtrip to Skating Plus Friday night 6:30-12:00 midnight. Save the date APRIL 18th. We are hoping to kickoff state testing which begins April 22-May 15th. CADE is opening up the trip for ALL 7th & 8th grade CMS Students! There is only room for 45 students, therefore; only 25 tickets will be sold. First come, first served. Tickets will be on sale Tuesday during Lunch in Room 12. Cost per ticket is $10.00.This price includes you’re the bus drive, entry and skate rental (inline skates are $4.00 extra). Please see Ms. Nunez if you have any questions, room 12.

3.19.2008

CMS Bulletin 03/19/2008

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Word of the Day
Power
Math: The result of repeated multiplication.
EX: 2 to the 3rd power is 2 X 2 X 2 = 6

Talent Show

Today is a minimum day and we will have practice. Don't forget to turn in your permission slips if you have not done so already. Tickets will go on sale this week for $3.00 each so save your money. You don't want to miss out.

Garden Club
Garden Club this Thursday after school. In the garden we will be having Easter fun! Join us in the celebration.

Science Fair Dinner
Need to get a bite to eat before the science fair tonight? Come to the lunch quad from 5:30 to 6:00 to get some pizza and soda or a cookie or 2. All sales go to the students that are working for their DC trip.

Science Fair
Science Fair Night is tonight!!!!!! All students are expected to attend, as there is a graded assignment you will need to complete during the Night:
5:30pm Fundraiser Dinner for D.C. Trip
6:00-6:25pm students stand by their backboards
6:25-6:50pm student's work on Peer Review WS
6:50-7:00pm clean up and conclusion

After School
Today after school the Library will not be open to students unless you are a part of the after school program.

3.18.2008

CMS Bulletin 03/18/2008

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Word of the Day
Fraction
Math: A number in the form a/b where a and b are integers. The top number is called the numerator, and the bottom number is called the denominator.
EX: 1/4 is a fraction that equals 25%.
Other Meanings: (noun) a small portion of something.
Sentence: I bought the Reebok shoes for only a fraction of their original price at the outlet store.

Talent Show
Talent show is almost here. Mrs. Tito will be available for practice all week if you let her know ahead of time you want to practice on days other than Monday and Wednesday. This Wednesday is a minimum day and we will have practice. Don't forget to turn in your permission slips if you have not done so already. Tickets will go on sale this week for $3.00 each so save your money. You won't want to miss out.

Garden Club
Garden Club this Thursday after school. In the garden we will be having Easter fun! Join us in the celebration.

Boys Group
Boys group today with Saul. Get your lunch and meet him at room 33.

3.17.2008

CMS Bulletin 03/17/2008

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Word of the Day

Monday: Mode
Math: The number that appears most frequently in a collection of numbers. 6,5,6,7,9,11,21,6 In this set of numbers, the mode would be 6 because it appears most often
Other Meanings: (noun) The way or manner in which a thing is done.
Sentence: Riding a donkey is a slow MODE of transportation.

Homeroom Competitions
Today is Saint Patrick's Day. Show your spirit and wear green to earn your homeroom points.

Washington DC
Anyone wanting to earn some money for their DC trip needs to come to a short meeting in Mr. J's room (32) today at 12:30.

Talent Show
Talent show is almost here. Mrs. Tito will be available for practice all week if you let her know ahead of time you want to practice on days other than Monday and Wednesday. This Wednesday is a minimum day and we will have practice. Don't forget to turn in your permission slips if you have not done so already.. Tickets will go on sale this week for $3.00 each so save your money. You won't want to miss out.

3.13.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/13/2008

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Garden Club
Garden Club after school is today. All students are welcome, come enjoy our outside activities. C u in the Garden!!!! n

MASC Members
Come see Ms. West in Room 10 to pick up a permission slip for the UCSB fieldtrip. It is on March 27th from 3:30-6:00.

Red and Gold Card Dance
Friday, March 14 will be a lunchtime dance for only Red and Gold Card members.

Homeroom Competitions
Monday, March 17 is Saint Patrick's Day. Show your spirit and wear green to earn your homeroom points.

AVID
Students if you want to go to college but know you need a little help and encouragement, you might want to be in the AVID class next year. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, which means you want to advance yourself or better your life in the future by your personal determination and some help from us at CMS. If you are interested, sign up with Ms. Cervantes, one of our counselors this week. It won’t commit you, it will just let you be part of the selection process. There is limited space available.

Students if you see or know of something wrong going on here at CMS, please report it immediately to a staff member so that we can take care of it. You can do this in writing and give that note to a teacher, a counselor or Mrs. Rynott or Mrs. Sexsmith. You can also email us or call us. You can also use the report a bully online service on the Carpinteria Unified School District website: under CMS, under the heading links, you can report a bully or any other problem from your home or school. We keep your identity anonymous no matter what. Help us help you. We want CMS to be a safe campus for everyone.

3.11.2008

CMS Bulletin 03/11/2008

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Talent Show
Talent Show practice will be Wednesday after school. Get your acts together this weekend so you can show Mrs. Tito the finished product. Let her know if you need to come on a different day so she can arrange that. Get your permission slips turned in to Mrs. Payne or Mrs. Tito. We are on countdown now.

Garden Club
Garden Club after school this Thursday. All students are welcome, come enjoy our outside activities. C u in the Garden!!!! n

MASC Members
Come see Ms. West in Room 10 to pick up a permission slip for the UCSB fieldtrip. It is on March 27th from 3:30-6:00.

Red and Gold Card Dance
Friday, March 14 will be a lunchtime dance for only Red and Gold Card members.

Homeroom Competitions
Monday, March 17 is Saint Patrick's Day. Show your spirit and wear green to earn your homeroom points.

AVID
Students if you want to go to college but know you need a little help and encouragement, you might want to be in the AVID class next year. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, which means you want to advance yourself or better your life in the future by your personal determination and some help from us at CMS. If you are interested, sign up with Ms. Cervantes, one of our counselors this week. It won’t commit you, it will just let you be part of the selection process. There is limited space available.

Students if you see or know of something wrong going on here at CMS, please report it immediately to a staff member so that we can take care of it. You can do this in writing and give that note to a teacher, a counselor or Mrs. Rynott or Mrs. Sexsmith. You can also email us or call us. You can also use the report a bully online service on the Carpinteria Unified School District website: under CMS, under the heading links, you can report a bully or any other problem from your home or school. We keep your identity anonymous no matter what. Help us help you. We want CMS to be a safe campus for everyone.

3.10.2008

CMS Bulletin 03/10/2008

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Surf Team
Congratulations to the CMS surf team on their great performance this weekend at the National Scholastic Surf Association state championships in San Clemente. Team members Ben O'Hara, Ian True, Ian Craddok, Brew Faora, Adam Doiron, and Parker Coffin surfed against middle schoolers from across California. The team took 6th place overall in the state! Parker led the team in points, making it all the way to the finals, taking second place in the boys middle school division.

Talent Show
Talent Show practice will be today and Wed. after school. Get your acts together this weekend so you can show Mrs. Tito the finished product. Let her know if you need to come on a different day so she can arrange that. Get your permission slips turned in to Mrs. Payne or Mrs. Tito. We are on countdown now.

Garden Club
Garden Club after school this Thursday. All students are welcome, come enjoy our outside activities. C u in the Garden!!!! n

MASC Members
Come see Ms. West in Room 10 to pick up a permission slip for the UCSB fieldtrip. It is on March 27th from 3:30-

3.07.2008

CMS Bulletin 03/07/2008

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Talent Show
Talent Show practice Mon. and Wed. after school. Get your acts together this weekend so you can show Mrs. Tito the finished product. Let her know if you need to come on a different day so she can arrange that. Get your permission slips turned in to Mrs. Payne or Mrs. Tito. We are on countdown now.

7th and 8th Grade:

ASB
ASB meeting today during SSR, bring your recycle box and RAK's!

6th Grade Information:

Surf Club
Meet in Mr. O'Hara's room at lunch.

3.06.2008

CMS 03/06/2008

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Lunch and Nutrition
If you think you should get free or reduced price lunch but when you punch in your number it says you must pay, you need to talk to Mr. Alfonso Martinez in the office to find out what is wrong. If you forget your money, from now on you will get a simple lunch. IOU's were not getting paid back. So you will eat, just not as well as everyone else. Thank you about walking to lunch. It is getting much better.

Garden Club
Garden today after school, please be prompt. Meet in the garden.

Independent PE
Girls that have Ind. PE need to come by the office before going home to briefly meet with Ms. Reece.

3.05.2008

CMS Bulletin 03/05/2008

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Lunch and Nutrition
If you think you should get free or reduced price lunch but when you punch in your number it says you must pay, you need to talk to Mr. Alfonso Martinez in the office to find out what is wrong. If you forget your money, from now on you will get a simple lunch. IOU's were not getting paid back. So you will eat, just not as well as everyone else. Thank you about walking to lunch. It is getting much better.

Counseling
Remember if you are feeling sad or worried about anything in life, come talk to the counselors, Ms. Cervantes or Ms. Reece. They are here to listen. We all are. Don't bottle up your feelings; it doesn't help in the long run. Counselors will meet with anyone who wants to make an appointment. Just come up to the office and ask.

Garden Club
Garden this Thursday after school, please be prompt. Meet in the garden.

3.04.2008

CMS Bulletin 03/04/2008

All School Information:

Lunch and Nutrition
If you think you should get free or reduced price lunch but when you punch in your number it says you must pay, you need to talk to Mr. Alfonso Martinez in the office to find out what is wrong. If you forget your money, from now on you will get a simple lunch. IOU's were not getting paid back. So you will eat, just not as well as everyone else. Thank you about walking to lunch. It is getting much better.

Counseling
Remember if you are feeling sad or worried about anything in life, come talk to the counselors, Ms. Cervantes or Ms. Reece. They are here to listen. We all are. Don't bottle up your feelings; it doesn't help in the long run. Counselors will meet with anyone who wants to make an appointment. Just come up to the office and ask.

Talent Show
The talent show is filling up fast, so come and show me your act. There are still a few I haven't seen or heard yet. Turn in permission slips ASAP or pick up a new one if you lost yours. Practice tomorrow after school or see Mrs. Tito to set up a different time. Don't miss out.

3.03.2008

CMS Bulletin 03/03/2008

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Lunch and Nutrition
Students you must walk to lunch or nutrition. Students are starting to run more frequently and I will have to delay lunch if you cannot walk yourselves there calmly.

Counseling
Remember if you are feeling sad or worried about anything in life, come talk to the counselors, Ms. Cervantes or Ms. Reece. They are here to listen. We all are. Don't bottle up your feelings; it doesn't help in the long run. Counselors will meet with anyone who wants to make an appointment. Just come up to the office and ask.

*It is a monumental day at CMS today is the 100th blog posting. Thank you to everyone who reads the blog and uses it to get important information to parents, students and teachers. A giant thank you goes out to Mr. Meyer without him there would be no CMS blog.