COLT CORNER

CMS Families,

Have a wonderful weekend! As a reminder, next Friday, April 18, is a student and teacher holiday.

Dr. Bryan Calvert

Dear Parent/Guardians,

GCISD Returning Student Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. While parents are able to register up until the first day of school, they are encouraged to register by Friday, May 16. Campuses are staffed based on registration numbers. Knowing registration numbers before the summer minimizes last-minute hiring or the relocation of staff once the school year begins.

If your student is going to be attending Colleyville Middle School again in 2025-26, please go to Skyward Family Access and fill out the Returning Student Registration by clicking on the tab on the left side and select your student. Additional details and links can be found on the GCISD Returning students 2025-2026 Skyward registration webpage. Please note that a proof of residency will need to be uploaded at the time of registration, or if you are using an Affidavit, a new one can be submitted to the campus data secretary after July 1st. If you are planning on switching schools, please contact our data secretary to start the withdrawal process and the return of any district-issued devices.

• Upcoming STAAR Assessments at CMS

  
  

  STAAR Testing Dates:

  • Wednesday, April 9: Grades 6-8 Reading STAAR

  • Thursday, April 17: Grade 8 Social Studies STAAR

  • Tuesday, April 22: Grade 8 Science STAAR and Biology EOC (Note: Accelerated 7th Grade Science students will also test on this date)

  • Tuesday, April 29: Grade 6-8 STAAR and Algebra EOC

  
  

  STAAR Makeup Dates

  • Friday, April 11: Grades 6-8 Reading STAAR Makeup

  • Wednesday, April 23: Grade 8 Social Studies STAAR

  • Wednesday, April 23: Grade 8 Science STAAR and Biology EOC (Note: Accelerated 7th Grade Science students will also test on this date)

  • Wednesday, April 30: Grade 6-8 STAAR and Algebra EOC

  Important note: CMS is a closed campus during STAAR testing and STAAR makeup testing dates. Please do not drop off lunches or make other visits to the campus on these dates.

  
  

  This is the bell schedule for the Reading and Math STAAR assessment dates, as all students will be taking an exam. For STAAR Science and Social Studies, the bell schedule will continue as normal.

  
  

  Online Practice Tools

  To prepare for these online assessments, students have had the opportunity to practice the online tools for STAAR testing.

  Students can also practice the online tools at home using the practice testing site. These are the same online tools students used last year for STAAR testing. To practice at home on this site, see instructions HERE.

  
  

  Other Important Information

  • It is very important that students bring their charged GCISD-issued device and charger in order to access the secure testing app and successfully login to take the assessments. Information about how to replace a missing charger can be found HERE.

  • Please help us remind students with oral accommodations to bring their headphones.

  • Students may bring bottled water and a small, quiet snack to have on testing days.

Auditions for the CMS Stars dance team are April 29 - May 1

All students interested in auditioning must attend a mandatory meeting with a guardian Monday April 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the CMS cafeteria.

Information about auditions can be found at https://bit.ly/starsauditions2025

Every week our staff members have the opportunity to nominate one CMS Student to receive a Colt Pride Award. These students have demonstrated at least one of our Colt Pride Values: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, Excellence! Way to go COLTS!

The Colleyville Police Department's Junior Police Academy is a great opportunity for the youth of Colleyville to learn what it takes to be a police officer. During this one week mini academy, students will gain knowledge of some of the functions their local law enforcement professionals perform on a daily basis. The students will learn pertinent information that can affect them in their community. Officers of the Colleyville Police Department provide the students instruction on many different facets of the police profession including traffic stops, handling crime scenes, SWAT operations, and conducting building searches.

Please email Officer Amy Beregszaszy at aberegszaszy@colleyville.com or call 817.305.4907 if you are interested in this class. A written recommendation letter from a school official (teacher, principal, etc.) or a community leader (coach, pastor, etc.) and parental permission slip will need to be completed prior to registration. Classes will be filled with first time attendees taking priority.

Ages: 11-14

Day/Time: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Dates: Jun. 9-13

Fees: $35

Location: Colleyville Justice Center/Colleyville Recreation Center

Instructor: Colleyville Police Department

Welcome to Colleyville Middle School PTA! We are so excited to start a new school year! Our goal is to connect with our school community by hosting fun events such as Back to School Social, Spirit Nights and so much more. We partner 100% with our wonderful school to make it the very best! Your PTA memberships and donations fund various school improvement projects, school programs, and continuing education for our teachers.We can’t wait to partner with you! You can find everything you need to know on our website here!!

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

Our favorite week is ahead, and we need your help in showing all of our love and appreciation to our teachers and staff at CMS. Please consider donating a giftcard to be drawn for each and every staff member during Staff Appreciation Week!

We have a goal of sending each staff member home with at least $20 worth of gift cards. If you choose to send in a $10 gift card that is absolutely fine as well. We can stack it with another gift card. These can all be dropped off at the front office with Mrs. Galaise.

Please sign up for a slot below and send your gift cards in by Monday, April 28th. Thank you so much for your support in spoiling our staff!

Contact Stephanie Wilkerson with any questions at 817-721-3288.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA5AF2CA7F4C70-56231030-gift#/

COUNSELOR SNACK MINISTRY
If you know Mrs. Alvarado and Mr. Cornelius, you know that kids love to just go visit them to chat and grab a snack if they need it. We know how hungry middle school students can be! Let’s help with the snack ministry! Please drop off any individually wrapped snack items in the front office and label it for Counselors. We appreciate any donations. Thank you for helping in this way!

CMS PTA AWARDS - DUE APRIL 11th
Do you know of any outstanding people that are deserving of these awards? Awards for Friend of Children Award, Honorary Life Membership Award and Extended Service Award - descriptions in the form. Nominations due April 11th! Nominate someone today!

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT- APRIL 13th
Our next big fundraising event, our first annual Pickleball Tournament on Sunday, April 13th from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Chicken N Pickle, Grapevine. This will be so fun for the whole family! We hope you can join us! Sign up to play and buy merch TODAY!

8th GRADE CELEBRATION TICKETS
8th grade parents, 8th Grade Celebration tickets are live on our website! You can find tickets and all the information here! 8th Grade Celebration is Friday, May 16th from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Compass Center. If you have any questions or want to volunteer, please contact Jill Nelson, 8th Grade Celebration Chair at jnels327@yahoo.com or 508-244-1610. Join our 8th grade facebook parent group if you haven't already!

Here’s a way to help our awesome teachers and staff! Please sign up to help provide classroom items. You can deliver purchased items to the front office (please label with teacher name). We will be adding more items as they are requested so please check back frequently. Thank you always for your support!

VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK
We will have many volunteer opportunities to volunteer this year! If you would like to volunteer in any capacity at school, you must have a completed background check on file. It’s quick and easy! Background Check

SAVE THE DATES + SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CALENDAR

https://colleyvillemspta.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar

Sun/April 13 Pickleball Tournament at Chicken N Pickle, Grapevine 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Thu/April 17 STAAR - Social Studies 8th

Fri/April 18 Holiday - No School
Tue/April 22 STAAR - Science 8th

Fri/April 25 Spring Fling 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Tue/April 29 STAAR - Math 6th - 8th

Tue/April 29 Algebra 1 EOC Test 8th

Thu/May 1 Sweet Summer Grams - During A, B, and C Lunches

Thu/May 1 OCT Game On 2.0 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (North Gym)

Fri/May 2 Final Exec Board Meeting of the Year (Lunch - TBD)

Fri/May 2 Color Run

Mon/May 5 - Staff Appreciation Week
Fri/May 9

Tue/May 6 8th Grade Panoramic Picture 1:30 p.m. (bleachers)

Wed/May 7 8th Grade Picture Pick up (during lunches) $35/each

Wed/May 14 General PTA Meeting + Scholarships/PTA Awards - 9:00 a.m. (LC)

Thu/May 15 Athletic Awards 6:00 p.m. (North Gym)
Fri/May 16 Academic Awards 8:30 a.m. (North Gym)

Fri/May 16 8th Grade Field Trip 9:30 a.m. (Game Time)

Fri/May 16 8th Grade Celebration 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Compass Center)

Thu/May 22 Last Day of School / Early Release

Fri/May 23 Professional Development - No School

Date in italics are school events, not sponsored by PTA

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Please feel free to reach out to our PTA President, Tamaron Hunt at president@cmscoltspta.org or 214-226-6993

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