Panther PRIDE Update

Cimarron Families,

I hope you are having a great summer. It's always amazing how fast it goes by! We are gearing up for a great 24-25 school year; it will be here before we know it! Construction in our Fine Arts wing is progressing well and our custodial department has been working hard to ensure the building is in great condition come August. Please take some time to read through all of this newsletter, as there are several important pieces of information and things we need from you to help your child begin school smoothly in August.

I look forward to meeting, and reconnecting, with our Cimarron families soon. Have a fantastic last few weeks of summer!

Kyle Harrison

Principal

As we prepare for our Virtual Schedule Release, please read through these steps carefully to ensure your child receives his/her schedule on August 7th.

Please submit your utility bill (electric, gas or water) digitally through the form linked below. Utility bills must match the primary address of the student and contain the name of a household parent or guardian. When uploading the bill, make sure you send the portion showing your name, street address, and dates of service. Utility bill date MUST be JULY or AUGUST, 2024.

For families who submit all required documents by noon on Tuesday, August 6th, schedules will be released and available in an email on an early release date of August 7th after 5 pm.

The required documents to submit in order to receive student schedules include:

1. Completion of Annual Update

• Parents or guardians of students enrolled at Cimarron Middle School for the 2024-25 school year required to complete an Annual Update by logging into the Parent Portal. https://edmondschools.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/edmond.jsp

• If there is a change of primary address please email our registrar at Cimarron Registrar

2. Tdap booster

• All students entering the 7th grade in the 24-25 school year will be required to provide documentation of a Tdap booster (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) given at age 10 years or above.

• This record can be emailed to immunizations@edmondschools.net or the site nurse at cimarron.middleschool@edmondschools.net.

3. Fees/Fines

• Click on the link to confirm and pay any fines/fees via InTouch: https://ok-edmond.intouchreceipting.com/

• Fines may be paid by cash or check in person at Cimarron Middle School beginning July 16, 2024.

4. Proof of Residency - ONLINE SUBMISSION

Important: (***Utility bill must be submitted to the school for Residency Verification regardless of previously uploaded documents on the Annual Update. Residency Verification and the Annual Update are two separate processes.)

• Please submit via the link below for each one of your students attending Cimarron this year. Utility bills must match the primary address, contain the name of a household parent or guardian, and show a date of July or August.

• Google Form Link Here

We want all students to receive their schedules on time. It is important to accomplish all the requirements to receive your schedule digitally on August 7th. If you are unable to complete any of these requirements electronically, please contact the school at cimarron.middleschool@edmondschools.net .

The Annual Update allows you to confirm and/or update your student's current residency, family, demographic and medical information. To begin, please log in to your Parent Portal. From the left-hand Menu, select More | Online Registration , then click the Start button out to the right of 2024-2025 under Existing Student Annual Update.

Please note: completion of your Annual Update is required before your student(s) may receive their 2024-2025 schedule and teacher assignments.

For questions or login issues related to Parent Portal, please contact your school or email parentportalhelp@edmondschools.net. If your student will not be returning to Edmond Public Schools for the 2024-2025 school year, please let your current school(s) know or email parentportalhelp@edmondschools.net as soon as possible.

All PK - 12th grade students will be issued a district device to use for learning this year. At times, PK - 5th grade students may be given the option to take their district-issued device home with them to use, but they will mostly use their device in the classroom. All 6th - 12th grade students will be required to take their devices home each day.

All devices have a case to prevent accidental damage, however, we strongly recommend that families purchase the Student Technology Protection Plan (STPP) for each student. STPP will cost $10/year for all students in PK - 5th grade, and will cost $20/year for all students in 6th - 12th grades. Parents/Guardians will be financially responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged Chromebooks and/or iPads, as well as chargers and cases. This plan covers your student’s device at school and outside of school. You may pay for the STPP online via our InTouch payment system. If you have difficulties using the payment portal, these directions should be able to help. The last day to purchase this coverage is Friday, September 20, 2024.

Camp Cimarron is coming up August 7th from 8 am - noon. This is a time for students to get to know their advisory classmates, take a tour of the building, and hear from our 8th grade WEB leaders about all the great things going on at Cimarron. They will hear about things like:

• How to be successful in 6th grade
• What to expect on the first day of school.
• Where are the important areas like the grade level restrooms, media center, elective classrooms, and cafeteria.

Parents: After dropping your child off at the Main Gym, you are welcome to join Mr. Harrison in the Small Gym (come through the main entrance) for information on what school will be like for your child. We'll get started at 8:30am.

6th grade Band and Orchestra Parents and Students -Stay tuned for more information regarding instrument rental options once school begins.

Click here to access our amazing PTO's website! Purchase spirit wear, as well as passes for donuts, pizza, and Kona Ice! Make sure to subscribe to their newsletter to stay updated!

August 7 - Camp Cimarron, 8 am-12 noon

August 7 and 9 - Virtual Schedule Release - after 5:00p

August 10 - Walk Your Schedule, 8-11 am

August 13 - Walk Your Schedule 4-7 pm

August 15 - First Day of School

August 17 - Bulldog Bash, 4 pm

August 20 - CPTO Meeting & Kona Ice Day

August 29 - Donut Day!

September 2 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

September 3 - Staff Development Day - NO SCHOOL

September 10 - CPTO Meeting & Kona Ice Day

September 13 - Fall Picture Day

Kyle Harrison - Principal, 6th Grade

Stacie Vincent - Asst. Principal, 7th Grade

Dr. Kacy Harsha - Asst. Principal, 8th Grade

Teresa Murray - 6th Grade Counselor

LaTasha Winther - 7th Grade Counselor

Kim Hoppers- 8th Grade Counselor

School Resource Officer (SRO): Sgt. Nick Tant

Email: cimarron.middleschool@edmondschools.net
Website: https://cimarron.edmondschools.net/
Location: 3701 South Bryant Avenue, Edmond, OK, USA
Phone: 405-340-2935
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cimarron.Panthers