November 7th

Go Foxes!

Boe Parr, Cody Summers, Jennie Reynolds, Sydni Skinner

The Foxes will face Canton on Friday, November 14th at 7 pm at Royse City High School for the bi-district playoff game. Hope to see you there!

We’re excited to announce that our FFA Pop-Tab Community Service Project is underway! We’re collecting aluminum pop tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House, and we’d love your help spreading the word and getting involved!

Here’s how you can participate:

1. Collect pop tabs from cans (soda, soup, etc.).

2. Encourage your 2nd period to bring in as many as they can!

3. Turn in your collection to Mrs. Watkins or the office by December 4th.

4. The winning 2nd period class gets a hot chocolate party.

This simple act makes a big difference — those tiny tabs add up fast and help fund important programs for families in need.

If you have any questions or need another classroom collection baggie, please reach out to Mrs. Watkins!

We want to remind families of the proper procedure when a student is not feeling well during the school day. If a student begins feeling sick at school, they must go through the nurse’s office before leaving campus. The nurse will assess the student and determine whether they need to go home.

Students who sign out for an “appointment” and later bring a note stating they were not feeling well will not be excused. For an illness-related absence to be excused, the student must be evaluated and sent home by the school nurse. If the student leaves for illness without being seen by the nurse, they must return with a doctor’s note for the absence to be excused.

Thank you for helping us ensure all attendance procedures are followed and that students are properly cared for while at school.

📸 Yearbook Photo Submission!

We're collecting photos for the Summer Memories and Summer Vacation pages of the yearbook! 🌞

How to Submit:

Use this Google Form to upload your photos:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW-dy9sGP7M7mLiqt_ptl4u9MkQOKff3ZXIR-f3O8KIzcHtQ/viewform

Please ensure photos are school-appropriate.

Thank you for helping us capture and celebrate our summer adventures! 💚🦊

The deadline to complete this application is November 14th, which is a hard deadline. Families qualify that have a financial need. All required documents within the application must be submitted. Click the graphic below for the form.

East Texas A&M University will be hosting several FAFSA/TASFA Nights between October 22 and December 9. The events will be held either in person or through Zoom. We would like to invite your senior students and families to attend.

The dates and locations are as follows:

11/11 – In person – ETAMU campus – Sowers Education South, 122

Registration: https://cglink.me/2rL/s623

11/17

Registration: https://tamuc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vlRtH65nRA26Lu46MOeJaw

12/1 – In person – ETAMU campus – Sowers Education South, 122

Registration: https://cglink.me/2rL/s623

12/9

Registration: https://tamuc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oJp3VRW1RJiSWwnyVPdTGQ

Please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Summers (rsummers@caddomillsisd.org) if you have questions and concerns regarding these events.

The ASVAB will be given on November 13th at 9:30 AM. Sign-ups begin October 20th. The ASVAB is a career exploration test that helps students identify their strengths and explore potential career paths, including military and civilian options. Be sure to register if you are interested in taking it.

https://forms.gle/LoWpGkVSpuiAXmT87

As we prepare for upcoming student events, we want to make you aware of our updated check-in process through the Raptor system. This system is designed to increase safety and efficiency, but it does require a few important steps on your part.

What You Need to Know:

Download the Raptor Safe App – To walk up, scan a QR code, and receive a badge, you must download the Raptor Safe app and complete your profile. This includes uploading a picture and scanning your driver’s license. Once verified, your QR code will update to reflect your completed status.

Registration Only Is Not Enough – If you only register for the event without completing the app profile, you will have a QR code, but you will still be required to show and scan your ID at check-in before receiving a badge. This step takes additional time.

Verification Matters – If you do not see the green check, it means you have not accepted the invitation in the app—even if you already scanned your license. Be sure to log in, accept the invitation, and confirm your account details.

Green Shield Reminder – If you see a green shield but not a check, it means you still need to upload your license image. Please double-check that your profile is fully complete.

If you are attending a pep rally and your Raptor app does not say “Verified Profile” under your profile picture, please plan to arrive a little earlier to allow extra time for check-in.

We will have 3 lines for parents:

1. Registered with Verified Profiles - These individuals have completed all steps to sign up for Raptor Safe. They will scan a QR code and enter the building.

2. Registered without Verified Profiles - These individuals will have to scan their driver's license with the Raptor Safe app before entering.

3. Unregistered - If you have not registered at all through the Raptor Safe app, please ensure that you arrive with plenty of time to be processed by our staff through our Raptor Kiosk.

If you have not registered to attend the pep rally on November 14th pep rally yet, click here.

Click this link for instructions: ---> https://smartpass.navattic.com/eventsafe?g=cmammlwka000004l27d6h4ofs&s=0

Important Reminders:

Completing the steps now saves time later. Once your profile is verified, you will not need to upload your license again.

Parents who miss the RSVP window are not guaranteed to make it into the event on time due to check-in lines.

We appreciate your patience as everyone adjusts to this updated process. While it may take some training and practice, once parents complete the steps, the system works smoothly and saves time for everyone.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep CMHS events safe and organized.

If you have questions, please email jreynolds@caddomillsisd.org

Just a reminder: dentist appointments will only be excused with a doctor's note for half a day.

If you will be getting your license later in the year, please make sure to purchase a parking pass when you begin driving to school. You can do that at any time during the year.