Concord Magnet K-8

A wonderful place where we all learn and grow!

Email: lakint@norwalkps.org

Thursday, November 12: CMS PINK OUT DAY

Thursday, November 12: ASM - 8th Grade Share, 9:30am

NOVEMBER 13-20: Scholastic Book Fair

NOVEMBER 17, 18, 19: 2-Hour Early Dismissal, 1:30pm (Conference Days)

Thursday, November 19: Conference Night, 6:00-8:00pm

Monday, November 23: NPS All City String Festival, 7:00pm

Monday, November 23: Pie & Cookie Dough Delivery

Wednesday, November 25: 2-Hour Early Dismissal, 1:30pm dismissal

Wednesday, November 25: Thanksgiving ASM, 9:30am

NOVEMBER 26-27: Thanksgiving Recess

Due to Holiday Closings and Parent/Teacher Conferences, there are school closings and several 2-hour early dismissals in November. On Early Dismissal Days school will dismiss at 1:30pm. The After the Bell program will operate as usual but the Scholars Program is not held on early dismissal days.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - 1:30 PM DISMISSAL

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - 1:30 PM DISMISSAL

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 - 1:30 PM DISMISSAL

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - 1:30 PM DISMISSAL

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 & 27 - THANKSGIVING RECESS

CMS was proud to present a check for $1,250 to the Whittingham Cancer Center of Norwalk at today's All School Meeting. Thank you to all who purchased our PINK OUT tee shirts to make this important donation possible!

The Scholastic Book Fair is HERE!! This is a great opportunity to build your child’s home library with new books they’ll dive into again and again. The easiest way to let your child/children shop the Book Fair independently is by creating an eWallet. When you create an eWallet, and you’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to Share the Fair - the giving program that supports students at our school who need help buying books. Consider participating so that no child leaves our Book Fair empty handed!

The Book Fair will be open during school hours. There are also extended hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after dismissal from1:30-3:30pm and 6:00-7:00pm on Conference Night. This time is ONLY for parents and students accompanied by their parents.

CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW TO VOLUNTEER.

The CMS 2027 Invention Convention will take place on Friday, February 26. CMS students in grades K-8 are invited to participate. If your child is interested, please scan the QR code above to access the sign up Google Form. Please sign up no later than Friday, November 20.

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Beratis at beratisa@norwalkps.org or Tory Ferrara at ferrarav@norwalkps.org.

Monday, November 23 at 7 pm

Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave. in Norwalk

Norwalk Public Schools will celebrate the All City String Festival 2026 on Monday, November 23 at 7:00pm at the Norwalk Concert Hall. Admission is FREE! The festival will feature string students from across the district including the 5th grade orchestra, the middle school orchestras and the high school orchestras.

Our Charleston Wrap holiday gift fundraiser is now underway! With over 2,500 gift ideas – including Holiday, Hanukkah, Birthday, Party Hosting, Home Decor and more – there’s something for everyone! Order packets are being distributed.

Register, share, shop and support CMS.

Register your child(ren) at www.registercw.com and enter CMS's organization ID 29705 to start, and then share your link with family and friends near and far. A percentage of all sales will support CMS, and this is a great way to get a start on your holiday shopping.

Click below to make a direct purchase that supports CMS:

https://registercw.com/gateway?organizationMidasId=29705

or

Set up a fundraising page to earn prizes for what you sell!:

Register online today at: www.registercw.com

Organization ID: 29705

We expect delivery of our Pie and Cookie Dough orders on Monday, November 23 We'll post additional details in next week's newsletter.

Norwalk Mutual Aid in partnership with NPS Family Center is hosting a Thanksgiving Community Giveaway on Thursday, November 19 at 4:00pm at 46 Concord Street. They will be distributing a frozen turkey, ham or chicken with all the sides for a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Food quantity will be limited and distributed is on a first come first serve basis.

The Physical Education Department of the Norwalk Public Schools and Recreation & Parks are joining together to organize a Fitness Fun Run for the young people of Norwalk to promote physical fitness and the joy of running. All students in grades K-12 are welcome to participate. Parents may jog with young runners if they wish.

The Run Features:

• 1.2 mile walk/run (start at Veterans Park basketball courts and end at Maritime Aquarium entrance)
• Free Voucher for 4D movie at Maritime Aquarium (with purchase of ticket)
• T-shirts to all who register by Monday, November 23rd.

The $14 registration fee helps to cover the expenses of the run. To register online scan the QR code above or use the following link: Sign up online at MySchoolBucks.com. If you register using a paper form, make your checks payable to the “NPS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT" and return to CMS Physical Education Teacher Mr. Moroney. Contact Joe Madaffari, Race Director with questions at 203-981-3005.

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