Concord Magnet K-8
September 24, 2026

Concord Magnet School K-8
A wonderful place where we all learn and grow!
Email: lakint@norwalkps.org
Website: cms.norwalkps.org
Phone: (203)899-2840
Location: 21 Hunters Lane, Norwalk, CT 06850
UPCOMING DATES
Mark Your Calendars!
SCHOOL OF ROCK AUDITIONS: Sept. 22-25, 3:30pm
Tuesday, October 6: PTA Mtg., 7:00pm
Wednesday, October 7: NPS Middle School Choice Fair, 6-8pm, Ponus Ridge
Friday, October 9: CMS Rainbow Fun Run
Monday, October 12: SCHOOL HOLIDAY - Italian Heritage/Indigenous People Day
Tuesday, October 13: STAFF PROFESSIONAL DAY, No school for students
Friday, October 23: CMS Halloween Howl, 6:00pm
Friday, October 30: CMs Halloween Parade, 2:00pm
*REMINDER: Every Friday is Spirit Day at CMS!
*Please see Middle School sports practice and game schedule below.
FOOD SERVICES REMINDER
From Food Services
Starting October 8, students will be charged for lunch unless they qualify for free and reduced-priced meals. We strongly encourage families to complete the Family Free and Reduced-Price Meals application as soon as possible, so eligibility can be determined before the October 8 date.
Just a Reminder: Breakfast is FREE thanks to the state's new Free Breakfast for All program.
6th GRADE CHOCOLATE FUND RAISER
6th GRADE FUNDRAISER
CMS 6th graders are selling chocolate bars to raise funds for their upcoming trip to Nature's Classroom. The sale runs through October 15. The cost is $2.00 per bar and flavors include: Almond, Caramel, Pretzel, Milk Chocolate, Wafer, and Crisp. The students will be selling chocolate bars in the reading nook every morning from 8:50-9:15am.
Thank you to all who supported our 6th graders at last week's Back to School Night.
CONCORD MAGNET PTA NEWS
CMS After School Enrichment!
PLEASE NOTE: SOME SESSION DATES NEED TO BE ADJUSTED.
We’re excited to kick off another round of CMS After School Enrichment!
We have a great lineup of fun, hands-on programs for our students to explore new interests, get creative, learn new skills, and have fun with friends after school!
Registration Deadline: September 30
Spots are limited, so register early!
IMPORTANT: Each class needs a minimum of 3 students registered in order to run. If you’re interested in a class, please don’t wait until the last minute to sign up!
If you have questions, please contact the CMS PTA at concordmagnetschoolpta@gmail.com.
We can’t wait for a fun fall of learning, creating, exploring, and playing together!
Register with the link below!
CMS 2nd Annual Rainbow Run
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Get ready CMS! The 2nd Annual CMS Rainbow Run is Friday, October 9! The Rainbow Run features 11 fun-filled activity stations including:
- 5 Color Throw Stations
- 5 Exercise Stations
- a Rainbow Dance Party Finale
This is the CMS PTA's BIGGEST Fundraiser of the year, with a $30,000 School-wide Goal! Funds raised go directly back to our kids, supporting class trips, enrichment programs, arts integration, classroom resources, scholarships, student activities and more.
The Challenge: $100 per student! If every CMS student raises at least $100, we'll blow our $30K goal out of the water! Every donation counts, no matter the amount!
HOW TO SET UP YOUR CHILD'S RAINBOW RUN CAMPAIGN!
Join your child’s grade team, set a goal of at least $100, and then share their personal page with family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, coaches and everyone you know!
INDIVIDUAL PRIZE LIST!
Students have opportunities to earn individual prizes for reaching fundraising milestones, plus we'll unlock school-wide prizes and challenges as our total climbs. Keep checking the CMS Parents Facebook page for announcements!
- If as a school we hit $30K, we'll bring back the DUNK! For every $100 your child raises, they'll earn one chance to dunk one of their favorite CMS teachers!
- If as a school we hit $40K . . . Mr. Moroney has promised to KISS A REPTILE
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Are you able to assist during the Rainbow Run on Friday, October 9th? We are looking for many helpers for a variety of tasks - set up, clean up, color stations, exercise stations, taking photos, keeping kids engaged, and more!
Please sign up to volunteer using the following link:
CMS RAINBOW RUN SPONSORS
DO YOU KNOW A BUSINESS THAT WANTS TO SUPPORT CMS?
We have sponsorship opportunities for COLOR THROW STATIONS, EXERCISE STATIONS, THE RAINBOW DANCE PARTY, DUNK TANK, T-SHIRTS and more!
Click below to become a sponsor.
We are so grateful for the generous support of the following RAINBOW RUN SPONSORS and for helping make this year’s Rainbow Run an amazing day!
- TORNATORE LAW LLC - Rainbow Run Dance Party
- BROWN DOG GENERAL CONTRACTING - Rainbow Run Exercise Station
- MR. GRUMPY - Rainbow Run T-Shirts
- REYNAUD TRAVEL - Rainbow Run T-Shirts
Free Grade Level CMS T-Shirts
TOMORROW IS THE FINAL DAY TO PLACE YOUR ORDER!
The CMS PTA is excited to provide FREE Grade Level Shirts for all CMS students! These shirts will be worn throughout the school year for field trips, special events, and of course, our annual “Our School is a Rainbow” school picture!
Please complete the form at the link below for EACH of your children so we can make sure every student receives the correct shirt size.
There is no cost for the shirts — we just need your child’s sizing information!
Thank you, CMS PTA!
Upcoming Fundraiser
LYMAN ORCHARDS PIE & COOKIE DOUGH SALE
Be on the fookout for Lymon Orchards Pie & Cookie Dough order forms coming home soon!
CMS PTA will be selling a delicious variety of pies and cookie dough just in time for the holidays. The sale will run through mid October and delivery is expected on November 21. Look for complete details soon!
Follow CMS PTA on Facebook & Instagram
Facebook:
Concord Magnet has 2 private Facebook groups for parents.
- CMS Parents Group
- Concord Magnet K-8 - Padres de CMS
PLEASE NOTE: These are both closed groups for CMS parents only. Parents are required to answer questions before being approved.
Instagram:
cmsparents
CMS MS FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES
BOYS FLAG FOOTBALL
Tuesday, September 29 - Home Game - West Rocks @ CMS - 3:45pm
Wednesday, September 30 - Practice - 3:30-4:30pm
Thursday, October 1 - Home Game - Nathan Hale @ CMS 3:45pm
Wednesday, October 7 - Practice - 3:30-4:30pm
Thursday, October - 8 - Home Game - Ponus @ CMS - 3:45pm
Wednesday, October 14 - Home Game - Roton @ CMS - 3:45pm
Thursday, October 15 - Away Game - CMS @ West Rocks - 3:45pm
Tuesday, October 20 - Away Game - CMS @ Nathan Hale - 3:45pm
Wednesday, October 21 - Practice - Football 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday, October 27 - Away Game - CMS @ Ponus - 3:45pm
Wednesday, October 28 - Practice - 3:30-4:30pm
Thursday, October 29 - Away Game - CMS @ Roton - 3:45pm
GIRLS INDOOR FLOOR HOCKEY
Friday, September 25 - Practice - 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday, September 29 - Home Game - West Rocks @ CMS - 3:45pm
Wednesday, September 30 - Practice - 4:30-5:30pm
Thursday, October 1 - Home Game - Nathan Hale @ CMS 3:45pm
Wednesday, October 7 - Practice - 3:30-4:30pm
Thursday, October - 8 - Home Game - Ponus @ CMS - 3:45pm
Wednesday, October 14 - Home Game - Roton @ CMS - 3:45pm
Thursday, October 15 - Away Game - CMS @ West Rocks - 3:45pm
Tuesday, October 20 - Away Game - CMS @ Nathan Hale - 3:45pm
Wednesday, October 21 - Practice - 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday, October 27 - Away Game - CMS @ Ponus - 3:45pm
Wednesday, October 28 - Practice - 3:30-4:30pm
Thursday, October 29 - Away Game - CMS @ Roton - 3:45pm
COMMUNITY NEWS
NPS Superintendent Search
YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED!
The Norwalk Board of Education is interested in your input as we seek to hire a new superintendent. Provide your feedback today at the NPS Survey for Superintendent Search:
LINK: https://survey2.ecragroup.com/index.php/123583?lang=en
To change the language of the survey to Spanish or Haitian Creole, please use the drop-down menu at the top of the survey page.
This survey is designed to gather your perceptions of Norwalk Public Schools and the importance of various characteristics found in effective superintendents. The information will be used to determine the desired characteristics of the next Superintendent.
The survey is being conducted by Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), the nationally recognized search firm selected to guide this important process in the district. This ensures that your individual responses are kept anonymous and confidential.
Before you start the survey, you will indicate your stakeholder role. You can choose more than one. The options are:
Administrator
Faculty
Support Staff
Parent or Guardian of a student attending the Norwalk Public Schools
and/or Community member without a child in the Norwalk Public Schools
September is Library Card Sign Up Month!
Did you know every student in Norwalk Public Schools has a working library card at the NORWALK PUBLIC LIBRARY based on their student ID? Your child can start using their library card today!
The cards can be used immediately to:
- Borrow ebooks and audiobooks from the NPL digital library
- Access online Homework Help, Mango Languages, and other digital resources
- Borrow up to 5 items from the library
Click here to learn more: https://buff.ly/21MRN1c
Mayor's Art Contest
"SHOW NORWALK THROUGH YOUR EYES"
Calling all NPS student artists! Show off your creativity by participating in the Mayor’s Art Contest!
Mayor Smyth invites elementary, middle, and high school students to share their creativity and show us Norwalk through their eyes! Students are encouraged to create artwork that represents what makes our city special—whether it’s a favorite place, a neighborhood, our beautiful coastline, the people who make up our community, or anything else that captures what Norwalk means to you.
Winning artwork from each school level will be selected and proudly displayed at Norwalk City Hall during a special art exhibit hosted by Mayor Smyth!
Please visit https://norwalkct.gov/3951/Mayor-Smyths-Art-Contest or scan the QR code above for more information and learn how to enter.
CMS CONTACT INFORMATION
Concord Magnet School K-8
21 Hunters Lane
Norwalk, CT 06850
Main Office: (203) 899-2840
Fax: (203) 899-2811
Website: cms.norwalkps.org
Principal: Medard Thomas thomasm@norwalkps.org
Assistant Principal: Jennifer Scanlan scanlanj@norwalkps.org
Administrator Assistant: Susan Mathews mathewss@norwalkps.org
School Nurse: Stephanie Morencey morencys@norwalkps.org
Social Worker: Elisa Campisi campisie@norwalkps.org
School Counselor: Lindsay Frankum frankuml@norwalkps.org
Bilingual Parent Outreach Liaison: Erick Rivera riverae@norwalkps.org
Communications: Terry Lakin lakint@norwalkps.org