Crabapple MS Staff-Update

November 10-Write Score Testing Window (ELA Classes)

November 11-Veterans Day Breakfast and Celebration

November 12-Picture Makeup Day (During AM Connections-see below for more information)

November 12- Assistant Principals Meeting (Teams)

November 14- Progress Reports Grades Due (see below for more information)

November 15- Evacuation and Shelter-In-Place drills to be conducted on or before this date

November 19-21 8th Grade Georgia Studies Trip

November 24-28 Thanksgiving Break

The school year is in full swing, and your educators continue to create classrooms, schools, and teams where learning and belonging thrive. As a proud partner in education, Western Governors University (WGU) would love to help make this their best year yet!

In honor of American Education Week (November 17–21), WGU is celebrating educators across Georgia and Florida through the Fund My Classroom Grant — awarding up to $300 in classroom supplies to empower innovation, creativity, and student success.

Would you please help us spread the word to your faculty and staff?

They can apply quickly and easily using the link below:

Apply Here: https://forms.office.com/r/YW4E7igsmG

Deadline to apply: November 21

Winners announced: December 5

Thank you for your continued leadership in supporting educators and their classrooms. Together, we can help your team access resources that make a real difference for students.

Building Events: Set up Form

• As discussed during our last faculty meeting, all staff members will continue to complete and submit a “Building Event Set-Up Form” for any before, during, or after school activity (example: concert, club, or meeting).
• Completed forms must be submitted to Ms. Schroder for approval.
• Once approved, the event will be entered into the master calendar and shared with our custodial team.
• Approved before-school events may occur Monday through Thursday from 7:45am-8:45am.
• Approved after-school events may occur Monday through Thursday, but for cleaning purpose should conclude by 7:45pm.
• Please see Eric Casey if you have any questions.

From the Coaching Corner

• 13.5 week Grading window 11/12/2025- 11/14/2025
• Grades due 11/14/2025
• All Grades must be entered and posted in Infinite campus

• PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING THIS GRADING TIMELINE: Grading One Pager - CMS 2025-2026.docx

• Please make sure your percentages match in Infinite Campus and Canvas for Majors, Minors, and Practices
• Please make sure your percentages match in Canvas and Infinite Campus for Majors, Minors, and Practices (see attachment below)

• Need help posting grades? Click on the links below:
• FCS Posting Grades​​​​​​​ and Non-Academic Skills
• FCS Posting Non-Academic Skills Video
• NAS Auto Fill Steps with pics
• CC Post Grad​​​​​​​es
• CC Post Grades for Multiple Sections
• CC Post Grades using the Post Grades Tool

Picture Make-Ups/Retakes Reminder:

Mark your calendars for this event that will occur on Wednesday, November 12th, from 8 am to 12:30 pm. This opportunity is for staff and students that did not get a photo taken on our original picture day (October 23rd). There will be a few exceptions honored for student retakes via parent request. Please see the attached file for a comprehensive list of both staff and students who still need to have their picture taken.

SCHEDULE:

• Staff pictures: We need all staff to get their picture taken

• 8:00 am-8:25 am on the gym stage. Be advised, that these pictures will be included in the CMS yearbook
• Pictures for faculty/staff members may also occur during AM planning periods

• 6th Grade - 8th Grade: Send students to the gym during their assigned AM Connections Class

• See attachment for staff and students who missed picture day
• This should only take a few minutes for each student to complete
• Pictures will be on the gym stage
• We will make a final call at the end of each period (2nd-4th) to make sure no one is missed
• Email Eric if you have any questions

• Write Score Testing This Week:
• Just a heads up that ELA classes are giving the WriteScore exam this week. Some students may end up testing in the Media Center for makeup testing, and students who are testing will have priority for loaner devices. Thanks for your support and understanding.
• Classlink Literacy Resources:
• Here is the doc from Tuesday’s staff meeting:
• Literacy Resources in Classlink.pdf
• Email or see Mrs. Salvatore for questions or more support.
• November Media Programming:
• School AI Family Stories Contest: November Media Center Contest 2025.docx
• Stop by the Media Center to hang a leaf showcasing your favorite book or a book you’re thankful for.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎉

ROTHRING – 10th

SALVATORE – 16th

VETERANS DAY

Please wear the poppy pin you received tomorrow as a symbol of honor and gratitude for those who have served in the armed forces, especially Mrs. Pujals, Mr. David Lee, Coach Jonsson, Officer Boyd, and Officer Heard.

STAFF SNACKS

Stop by the faculty lounge for afternoon snacks on Dec. 3rd provided by our Connections teachers, Bradley, Moskowitz, Cairo, D. Lee, & Schroder.

SCHOOL-WIDE SPIRIT DAY

Wear your ugly (or cute) holiday sweater on Friday, December 5th!

HOLIDAY 9th PERIOD

Join us for some holiday cheer immediately after school on Friday, December 5th at Taco Mac (685 W Crossville Rd). RSVP by 12/3

HOLIDAY 9TH PERIOD (Dec. 5th @ Taco Mac) – Fill out form

STAFF FAVORITES

They're located in our CMS Staff Team (!Documents > FILES > STAFF FAVORITES). Feel free to check them out anytime - they're perfect for adding a personal touch and building community.

Ms. Salvatore is an invaluable asset to our school , serving as a CMS Club Sponsor for the Library Crew, Makerspace, and Reading Bowl Team. Her zeal for instilling a love of learning and creativity among students are evident. Beyond her official roles, Ms. Salvatore continually goes the “extra mile” to support our administrators, teachers, and students, often working behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly. Her commitment to providing exceptional service both within and beyond the media center exemplifies her unwavering support of our school and student success.

Meetings with the Bookkeeper

With planning periods being spread throughout the entire day – I’m trying to make myself available to you all with questions, etc. I’m finding that multiple teachers are popping in during the same planning period(s) and I have to turn someone away (eek!).

If you need to meet with me for something that may take longer than a few minutes – please consider scheduling time with me. You are not required to schedule time, but it will help to ensure my focus in on your needs without interruption.

To make this as easy as possible for everyone – you will now see a link in the signature line of my email that says: Book time with Zapata, Brenda.

The attached instructions will show you the easy steps to schedule a meeting.

Making purchases for the school (using the school credit card or requesting a reimbursement check)

Just a friendly reminder -the process hasn’t changed for school purchases:

• You must complete a Requisition form in advance of your purchase. I would suggest completing the form and getting it to me at least 2 days prior to the purchase as there could be a delay in the review/approval. Speaking with Haga and getting a verbal approval does not meet the District requirements; we have to have the form as well.
  You can’t make your purchase the same day you submit the form. The District considers this an accounting error.

The Requisition Form Guide will help you determine which Requisition form to fill out.

The District has strict requirements for these forms – black or standard blue ink only, not scratch marks, white out or doddle through errors or over tracing a letter/number to try to fix the error (complete a new form).

I have completed examples of each form hanging outside my office and with the blank forms near the mailboxes (copy machine side). Please don’t take the examples.

• You must use a tax exemption form with your purchase. This applies even if you are using your own credit card and seeking check reimbursement. Let me know where you are planning to purchase and I can get a tax exemption form for you.
• Tipping is a gray line. If you have a question about tipping, please ask prior to the purchase and we can discuss the District policy as it relates to your purchase.

The District is getting stricter with auditing the paperwork submitted so if there is an error with the form or a correction that needs to be made – I will reach out to you to have a new form submitted.

Sam’s Club visiting CMS

November 18th from 10:30-1:00 (Staff Breakroom) Sam’s Club will be onsite to offer discounted Sam’s Club memberships to CMS Staff. Annual memberships will only cost staff $25!

If you are interested in discounted a membership, stop by and sign up!
The Sam’s representative won’t be able to accept cash, please plan to bring your debit or credit card with you to sign up.

Student Travel Opportunity: Japan!

If you are excited about the idea of offering students the opportunity for educational travel and would like to help spread the word about the next student trip, please reach out to Maggie Nelms. The next trip is Japan 2027!

November 3- Bookkeeper News and Veterans Day Reminder

October 27-PBIS Halloween Celebration and 504 Need to Know

October 20-Parent and Student Payment Directions and School Pictures

October 6- PBIS Staff Assessment Survey and Canvas Support Update

September 29- Revised Morning Help Session Process and Q1 Grading Update

September 22- TKES Goals and COPPA Update

September 15- Extended Learning and RTI Update

September 8- TKES Reminder and Student Attendance Update

September 1-Clubs and Teacher Mini Grant Update

August 25- Grading and AM/PM Procedure Update

August 18- PBIS, Centegix Badge, and BOY Media Center Update

August 11- Vanguard, Yearbook, Handling Medical Emergencies Follow-up.

July 30 -Important Dates for the Year, PBIS resources, Staff Handbook, Duty Schedules, Master Schedule, and Substitute Information

July 25 - Summer Need to Know Information