Principal's Corner; Ms. Sonya Pitcock
Cougar families,
This is our last newsletter for the year and we have lots going on. Please be sure to read through all the information regarding the last weeks of school to help your students end the year on a strong note. There is also some summer information and 2023-2024 information to support our communities!
Campus information:
STAAR –
Our last big STAAR date will be tomorrow, May 9, for Math and Algebra. All students need to remember to bring their CHARGED chromebook to school for testing. Students have done a great job on the previous testing days and we know they will do a great job tomorrow as well. They have learned so much and we are very proud of them! Please remember there are no lunch drop offs on testing days due to the testing security and changes in lunch times.
8th grade trip – Pinstack May 22
Hopefully everyone has seen the information about the 8th grade trip. Here’s the link to the letter and school pay: All payments and permission slips are due by Friday, May 12.
Student Expectations –
We have no changes in our expectations of our students through the last day of school and have reminded them of that as well. We know everyone is getting excited about summer break, but we will be addressing any behaviors that are not appropriate through the last day. Please talk with your kids about this so they don’t spend their last days of school in trouble. They know the expectations and have done a great job all year meeting those, let’s finish the year on a high note.
Student Devices –
This year we will be collecting student chromebooks that have been checked out to them for inventory and maintenance. All devices and chargers will need to be turned in after exams on Thursday, May 25. We will collecting devices through history classes and will communicate to your kids this information. What can you do now to help? You can have your kids make sure they know where their chargers! Thanks for starting the process of finding those.
Last days –
The last day students will have access to a late bus will be on Wednesday, May 24. After that date, buses will only run their normal 3:30 route in the afternoon. If a student misses the bus, they will have to call someone to come get them.
The last day students will bring their big backpacks will be on Thursday, May 25. Friday they can bring a small drawstring bag for their phone, lunch and yearbooks.
On Friday, May 26, the last day of school we will have early release at 12:35. Our buses will run at that time. Any student who is going home with a friend on the bus, must have a note from the parent in writing and approval from an administrator in order to ride the bus. Please make sure you make plans now for how your kids will be getting home that last day. We have sometimes had some sad kids when they can’t ride the bus with a friend because they didn’t get the parent note. Thanks for your help with this!
District Information:
Are you moving? If you plan on moving out of AISD over the Summer, please visit Curtis Middle School's Withdrawal page. There are directions on how to proceed and a form that you can fill out and email it back to the enrollment office at dawn.blue@allenisd.org.
Summer Meals – The Texas Department of Agriculture provides summer meals for kids. Visit summerfood.org, call 211 or text FOOD to 304-304 to find a nearby meal site. https://squaremeals.org/Programs/Summer-Meal-Programs/Summer-Meal-Site-Map
Girls STEAM Camp- https://drive.google.com/file/d/11c9OTr111pm5XPW1CMrC7XP1x3u9z4bZ/view?usp=share_link
2023 Summer STEAM - https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Kf-jP6aEeBfnjVR-pKhKsev8Ae5L6Re/view?usp=share_link
Parent University –
Parent University for the month of April can be viewed at your leisure! Videos and presentations regarding twice exceptional students, understanding childhood trauma, and parenting students with ADHD are available for you to view. Please visit our website to learn more! - https://www.allenisd.org/Page/64487
We value your feedback! Please complete the form below to help us meet your parent education needs for the 23-24 school year.
https://forms.gle/X9EmRnQfKHgpc6g97
Kids Club –
Summer Kids Club registration is open to currently enrolled families. Summer registration will open to ALL Allen ISD families on May 8th. Fall registration will open on May 15th. We are looking forward to a fun-filled summer of enrichment, recreational, and fine arts activities! Get signed up today! (limited spots available)
Please click HERE to view the Summer Activity Calendar.
Please click HERE to view our Summer Kids Club Information packet. It is important that parents read this in FULL as we have made some changes to the program.
Technology – Empower 1:1 – Please take a look at the new plans for Empower 1:1 next year here: https://sites.google.com/allenisd.org/empower-allenisd-student/byod-policy-change
Sonya Pitcock
Principal, Curtis Middle School
Allen ISD
972-727-0340
Volunteers Needed - Copy Room Helpers!
May Copy Room helpers - https://curtisptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/98199
Please be sure you have completed your annual Allen ISD volunteer application and background check in order to volunteer. CLICK HERE for application.
CALLING ALL DADS!
Curtis MS has started a “DADS CLUB” for any male figure who would like to help out on campus.
Please see sign up for available times and description of duties. All volunteers must have their annual AISD background check completed, visit: https://www.allenisd.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=214
Here is a link to the sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094ca5aa23a2f4c52-dads#/
Any specific questions, please contact Anthony Arnold: Anthony.arnold@allenisd.org
Thank you for your willingness to help!
Curtis Middle School PTA
Email: communications@curtiscougarpta.org
Website: https://www.allenisd.org/curtisms
Location: 1530 Rivercrest Boulevard, Allen, TX, USA
Phone: 972-727-0340
Twitter: @CurtisCougars