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NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

Dear Stallion Families,

As we enter the month of gratitude, I am incredibly proud of all that our students, staff, and families have accomplished together. Coral Springs Middle School continues to prove why we are "A School for ALL" as we focus on leadership, achievement, innovation, and positive school culture. Here are some exciting highlights from October and important information for November!

Principal's Highlights: November 2026 Principal's Highlights: November 2026

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CONGRATULATIONS, STALLION NATION!

We are proud to share that Coral Springs Middle School has been recognized with a 2027 U.S. News Best Middle Schools Award, placing us among the top 40% of middle schools in Florida!

This prestigious recognition reflects the collective efforts of our entire school community. From our hardworking students and dedicated teachers to our supportive families and staff, every member of Stallion Nation has played a role in this achievement.

View our recognition here:
2027 U.S. News Best Middle Schools Rankings

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πŸ’™ Building Leaders at CSMS

Our Leader in Me program is off to a fantastic start! Through social studies, weekly lessons are delivered to 6th grade students on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and our stallion scholars are developing leadership skills that will help them succeed in school and beyond. A special thank you to Make Our Schools Safe for their generous donation and partnership in supporting this initiative.

πŸ† Positive Behavior Success

Thanks to our Stallion P.R.I.D.E. Program, Stallion Bucks, Behavior Buck Boutique, Leader in Me implementation, and the positive choices our students make every day, we have reduced discipline referrals by 20%. We are proud to be recognized as a PBIS Model School and a No Place for Hate School for the fourth consecutive year. These accomplishments reflect the culture of respect, responsibility, and kindness that defines our Stallion family.
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🚁 Taking Learning to New Heights

Coral Springs Middle School is excited to launch our new Sky Stallions Drone Team, led by Mrs. Naik and Mrs. Roberts. Students are exploring STEM, technology, and innovation while preparing for future drone competitions. Thank you to Broward STEM and BCPS CTACE for helping provide this incredible opportunity for our students.
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πŸ›‘οΈ Honoring Our Security Team

During Security Guard Appreciation Week and America’s Safe Schools Week, we celebrated the outstanding individuals who help keep our campus safe each day. Security Specialist Darby, Campus Monitors King, Steward, and Anne, along with School Resource Officer Crawford, are trusted mentors and role models who contribute greatly to our positive school culture. We are grateful for their dedication to our students and families.

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✨ Celebrating Our Facilities Team

Our Facilities Team works tirelessly behind the scenes to make Coral Springs Middle School a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Thank you to Head of Facilities Ms. May, Assistant Head Mr. Frank, Groundsman Mr. Mark and facilities servicepersons Ana, Myra, Margarita, Elizabeth, and Mondi for the pride they take in maintaining our school. Their hard work truly helps make CSMS feel like home for every student and staff member

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πŸ… Debate Team Achievement

Congratulations to our CSMS Debate Team and Coach Mrs. Geraci for an outstanding showing at the October tournament. More than 40 students competed, with 13 Stallions earning medals for their exceptional communication and critical thinking skills. We are incredibly proud of how they represented Stallion Nation.

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🌈 Color Run Success

Our Positive Behavior Color Run Field Day was an unforgettable celebration of student success and positive choices. Thanks to the support of our PTA, families, community partners, and sponsors, we raised more than $25,000 to support student experiences and school programs. It was a wonderful day filled with fun, school spirit, and community pride.
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πŸŽ“ Developing Tomorrow's Leaders

Students participating in Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders and 5000 Role Models recently visited Broward College. Experiences like these help students explore future educational opportunities while building leadership skills and confidence. We thank Mr. Reynolds, Mrs. Richardson, and Mrs. Bradshaw for supporting this meaningful experience.

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πŸ† October Wall of Fame

Congratulations to our October Wall of Fame honorees:

  • Employees of the Month: Mr. Reynolds & Ms. Davis
  • Partner of the Month: Make Our Schools Safe
  • Student of the Month: Madison Cohen

  • Athletes of the Month: Michael Carbanara & Cara Smith

We are grateful for the positive impact each of these individuals and organizations has on our school community.

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πŸ₯« Harvest Drive Makes a Difference

Thank you to our families, students, and staff members who supported this year's Harvest Drive. Through your generosity, we were able to help families in need and support efforts to reduce food insecurity throughout our community. A special thank you to Mrs. Adler, Mrs. Hilmers, our School Counselors, Kindness Crew, and Human Relations Council for organizing this important initiative.

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πŸ“’ Important Information: Linewize Parent

BCPS is offering all families free access to Linewize Parent powered by Qustodio, a tool designed to help families monitor and manage student online activity. Parents can view screen time, set device limits, receive activity reports, and access valuable digital safety resources. We encourage all families to take advantage of this free resource to support safe and responsible technology use at home. You can find more information here: Linewize Parent - Broward County Public Schools

πŸ“… Upcoming Events – NOVEMBER 2026 πŸ“… Upcoming Events – NOVEMBER 2026

November 4 – 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration

November 5 – 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration

November 6 – 8th Grade Honor Roll Celebration

November 10 – Interim Reports Issued

November 11 – Veterans Day (No School)

November 18 – 8am School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting/

November 18 – 9:40am PTA General Meeting

November 18 – 5-9pm Wings Plus PTA Giveback Night

November 23–27 – Thanksgiving Break (No School)

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

With Stallion Pride,


Jill P. Slesinski
Principal, Coral Springs Middle School
To Infinity and Beyond!

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PTA NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER PTA NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER

Hi Stallion Families!


OCTOBER WAS SPOOKTACULAR πŸ‘» & COLORIFIC β€οΈπŸ’™πŸ©·πŸ’›!

Thank you to all who attended and supported our first annual Fall Family Event, Night of Fright! We hope you had a spooky, fun-filled time! We are so grateful for our partnership with the theater department, administration, teachers, staff, and community partners who supported the event! We could not have done it without you! Please visit our social media channels for more pictures and to stay up to date on all things CSMS!

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πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈColor Run Success! πŸƒπŸ»β€βž‘οΈπŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈβ€βž‘οΈ

Thank you for contributing to the success of the Color Run Fundraiser! As Ms S mentioned, we raised over $25k! The Field Day was a wonderful academic break that was filled with play, music, and fun. And the Color Run Obstacle course was a colorful blast of fun! We couldn't have done it without the army of volunteers! We are so grateful for your contribution to the fundraiser! All funds raised will immediately benefit our students! From the Honor Roll Assemblies, Positive Behavior Incentive Program, VR learning program materials, testing supplies, 3d printing supplies, and so much more!
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Wings Plus Giveback Night - Wed. 11/18

Take a night off from cooking and join us for CSMS Giveback Night at Wings Plus!

Wednesday, November 18
5–9 PM
Wings Plus β€” 9880 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs

Simply mention CSMS when you order, and a portion of your purchase will be donated to support Coral Springs Middle School.

Invite your friends and familyβ€”the more people who join us, the more we can give back to our school!

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PTA Meeting on Wednesday 11/18

πŸ“£ CSMS PTA GENERAL MEETING

Join us for our upcoming General PTA Meeting!

πŸ“… Wednesday, November 18th
πŸ•˜ 9:40 AM
πŸ“ CSMS Media Center

Come hear about what the PTA has been working on, upcoming events, and how your support is making a difference at Coral Springs Middle School!

All parents, guardians, and staff are welcome. You do not need to be a PTA member to attend!


πŸ’™ We hope to see you there!

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πŸ’™πŸŽ Stay Connected with CSMS PTA!

Want to stay in the loop on what's happening at Coral Springs Middle School?

Join our CSMS PTA WhatsApp Community for updates on school events, PTA activities, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers, and important reminders!

πŸ“² Stay informed. Get involved. Stay connected!

Whether you're an active volunteer or just want to know what's happening, we'd love to have you in our community!


πŸ‘‰ Scan the QR code or click the image to join!

Important Announcements & Reminders Important Announcements & Reminders

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Register to Ride: Register 2 Ride

All eligible students must register for bus transportation. This ensures that each student is assigned to a route, allowing for efficient planning and safety.

  • How to Register: To secure your spot, visit the Register 2 Ride webpage. The registration process is simple and essential for a smooth start to the 2026/27 school year.

  • Important Deadline: Please note that registrations submitted after July 10, 2026, will be processed in the order received.

  • Special Note for ESE Students: If your child is enrolled in an ESE program, they do not need to register through this platform. Instead, reach out directly to your ESE Specialist at the assigned school to arrange transportation services.

  • View your Bus Assignment: Bus Assignments will be available the second week of August via the Focus Parent Portal

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Focus- Student Information System (SIS) and Student Schedules

The Focus Parent Portal is your gateway to staying connected with your student's educational journey in Broward County Public Schools. Parents/guardians with multiple students will be able to access all their students in one place. The portal will allow you to monitor your student's academic progress, stay informed of upcoming school and district events, and allow you to communicate directly with your student's teachers.

Visit https://www.browardschools.com/focus for details on how to access the Parent Portal.

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Application for Meal Benefits: MySchoolApps - Getting Started.

Application for Meal Benefits: MySchoolApps - Getting Started. Beginning next school year, Students will no longer eat lunch at no cost. Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) families will need to apply to determine their eligibility for free and reduced-price lunches.

MySchoolApps - Select District

Select Your School District Please select the school district that your child or children are enrolled in. This must be the school district in which you will be applying for benefits for your children. Search

www.myschoolapps.com

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Unified Dress Code

Coral Springs Middle School follows the Student Dress Code policy as stated in the Student's Code of Conduct for Broward County Public Schools.

Here are a few specific reminders:

  1. Footwear: For grades K-12, bedroom slippers are n ot allowed. Students in grades K-8 may not wear backless, slingbacks, or open-toed footwear. Therefore, slides are not permitted.

  2. Revealing clothing or clothing that exposes the torso is not allowed.

  3. Pajamas are not permitted. Other clothing not allowed are: leggings without overblouses (long shirts) that reach mid-though, tights, bodysuits, and bicycle racing attire unless they are worn underneath dresses, skirts, or shorts of appropriate length.

  4. Clothing that exposes the upper thigh is not allowed. Shorts that are shorter than mid-thigh are not allowed.

  5. Students shall wear their current, unaltered, and official school issued identification (ID) badge, clearly visible on the front of their person and not lower than elbow level.

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To support a safe, focused, and distraction-free learning environment, students may not use wireless communication devices between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

This includes breakfast, morning supervision, hallway transitions, lunch, and all instructional time. All devices must be off and out of sight unless authorized by a school staff member for an educational purpose or emergency.

Wireless devices include cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds/AirPods, headphones, tablets, laptops, and any internet-accessible communication device.

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To support a safe, focused, and distraction-free learning environment, students may not use wireless communication devices between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

This includes breakfast, morning supervision, hallway transitions, lunch, and all instructional time. All devices must be off and out of sight unless authorized by a school staff member for an educational purpose or emergency.

Wireless devices include cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds/AirPods, headphones, tablets, laptops, and any internet-accessible communication device.

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ID badge policy: Wear your ID everyday!

The safety and security of our students and staff is always our top priority! Students will not be permitted on campus without their ID. Many students were already issued an ID either.


During the school year, if the student forgets their ID, they will need to go directly to the ID Station to obtain their ID. Students who forgot their ID will be permitted up to 3 temporary IDs for the quarter before being issued a disciplinary consequence, per the dress code policy and in accordance with the Discipline Matrix. If the student loses their ID, they will be provided one upon request at the ID Station. Students will be issued a $5 obligation after the 4th printed ID.

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BEFORE SCHOOL CARE

As a reminder, please be aware there is no supervision on our campus prior to 8:30a.m. and our gates open at 9:00a.m for breakfast. If you need supervision for your child, our amazing Stallion Scholars Academy begins at 7:00am! Get all the information and sign up here: Before Care (BASCC)
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AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Additionally, dismissal occurs at 4:00PM and supervision ends at 4:30PM.


Aftercare with the YMCA We have our YMCA after school program that runs until 6PM. Find out more information about our before or after care programs in attached flyer. Reach out to Mrs. Nicole Beaney at nicole.beaney@browardschools.com
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πŸ“² Stay Connected – BCPS Advantage

As part of the Broward Schools BCPS Advantage social media campaign, be sure to follow us and stay connected to all the great things happening at CSMS! Follow @stallionnationcsms and @csms_pta for updates, celebrations, and opportunities to get involved.

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FortifyFL

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.https://getfortifyfl.com/

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See Something, Say Something

Be a Broward Buddy, Report a Tip! BrowardSchools.com/SecurityTips

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JILL SLESINSKI
Principal

Jill.Slesinski@browardschools.com
https://coralspringsmid.browardschools.com/
10300 Wiles Road, Coral Springs, FL, USA
(754) 322-3000

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