Husky Happenings

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August 3-First Day of the 2026-2076 School year!

August 14-School Governance Council Meeting 8am

August 21-6th Grade Back to School Bash 4:30-6pm

August 26-Curriculum Night (All Grades) 6-8pm

September 7-Labor Day (no School)

1. Sign the Device Deployment Acknowledgement Form below

2. Check your child's schedule in Infinite Campus this weekend in case any changes have been made.

3. Watch the carpool video below to understand how carpool works at CMS

4. If you are new to CMS, I recommend reviewing the ABCs of CMS.

The Device Deployment Schedule is as follows (completed through Social Studies classes):

• Wednesday, August 5th: 7th Grade
• Thursday, August 6th: 8th Grade
• Friday, August 7th: 6th Grade

Please see the link below and attached document for essential NTK information about our school.

https://crabapple.fultonschools.org/

Carpool lines can be confusing and stressful. To help you navigate, I am highlighting a few pieces of information. You can find more in our ABCs of CMS.

In the morning:

1. Please do not sit and wait in the carpool lane. If you arrive before 8:25am, you can drop your child and go or if you want to wait with your child, please park in the lot until the doors open at 8:25am and then walk your child to the crosswalk. Note: prior to 8:25am, students are not supervised by CMS staff.

2. Please pull all the way down to the end of the plaza (or until the cars in front of you stop) before unloading. Do not only unload in front of the gym. See the video linked below if you don't know where the plaza is.

In the afternoon:

1. Please put your hazard lights on when your child is in the car and you are ready to go.

2. Avoid blocking the exit. We need to be able to let cars out to help the process run smoothly.

3. If you do not wish to sit in our carpool line, you can a. send your child on the bus or b. park at Roswell Area Park in the lot next to Roswell North and let your child walk to you.

Please do not park in the neighborhoods or churches near the school. Help us be good neighbors!

Below is a video describing our carpool process. I envisioned doing something cute and techy, but I didn't have time. Just doing the best I can. Thanks for understanding!

Each of our buses is associated with a sport. Rather than calling bus numbers in the afternoon, we tell students what "sports" are on campus. Below is the chart showing what sport is connected with each bus number.

• Attention boys’ and girls’ soccer players in 7th and 8th grade. The start of the middle school soccer season is quickly approaching. Our 8-game soccer season starts August 18th. We will have our first game on August 31st and the season lasts for about a month. Practices are usually once or twice per week with games every Monday and Wednesday.
• Soccer tryouts will be Tuesday, August 18th through Thursday, August 20th immediately after school until 5:30 pm. Bring cleats, shin guards, a soccer ball, and a water bottle to tryouts. Parents should pick up their players at 5:30 in the cul-de-sac next to the soccer field behind the school – use the entrance to the right of the school.
• If interested in trying out for the team, scan the QR code or visit the URL at the bottom of this document and complete all forms in Rank One, including a physical signed by a medical provider. All signed forms must be submitted in Rank One before tryouts begin on August 18th.
• We look forward to another fun-filled and exciting season. See Mr. Jordan in Room 621 with any questions or email him at jordanr7@fultonschools.org.
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Fulton County Schools uses a program called ReThink Ed to teach Student Success Skills to all students. Student Success Skills are a set of standards that include six skills broken down into several standards across grade levels. Teaching these skills will support students in creating a foundation for managing emotions, healthy relationships, understanding and empathizing with others, being responsible and safe, and learning to cope with difficult life situations.

Click here to learn more about our Student Success Skills program.

Support CMS – Help Us Empower Every Student

As the new school year begins, we invite you to be part of something special. By making a one-time donation to CMS, you’re not just giving money — you’re investing in the daily experiences that help our students thrive.

Your contribution directly supports:

● Teacher grants that bring creativity and innovation into classrooms

● Staff appreciation efforts that celebrate our incredible educators

•Memorable student events and enrichment activities

When you give, you help create a stronger, more connected CMS community.

Visit cms-pta.org to donate today.

Find out more information about your student riding the bus here!

CMS will be issuing devices and cases to students during the first weeks of school. Students are getting all new device this year, which we are excited about! Please read through the FCS Device Handbook to learn more about parent and student responsibilities with devices, what to do if you have a device related issue and how FCS will be using and handling technology damage this year (hint: buy the insurance!).

Note: We require that students keep their devices in the district provided cases. It helps considerably with damage prevention.

Device Insurance

How do parents opt into device insurance?
Parents opt into Device Insurance during the Infinite Campus Online Registration (OLR) process.

How does insurance enrollment and payment work?
Once OLR is submitted, the insurance fee is added to the parent’s Infinite Campus account. An email with payment instructions is sent; however, the fee will still appear in the parent portal even if the email is not received. Coverage begins once payment is completed.

Can parents opt in after completing registration?
Yes. Parents should contact the Technology Support Center (TSC) at 470-254-HELP (4357) or submit a Tech Support Ticket on www.fultonschools.org. The TSC will confirm the device is undamaged and add the fee to the student’s account.

What if a parent changes their mind after selecting "No"?
If the OLR has already posted, parents must contact the TSC to request the update.

What is the cost of ODP?

• $50 annually per student

• $25 for students qualifying for free/reduced lunch

Can schools pay for ODP?
Schools may use SAF funds to cover the premium. However, deductibles and replacement costs remain the responsibility of the student/family. Local district funds may not be used.

What happens if the premium is not paid?
Payment is due within 30 days of the start of school. Until payment is received, the student is not covered.

Device Fees, Responsibility, and Disputes

How are device fees assigned?
Fees are assigned after responsibility is determined. Charges are pre-determined by the district and applied based on the type of damage or loss and insurance coverage.

Who determines responsibility?
Principals or Assistant Principals determine responsibility and assign discipline if warranted.

How are parents notified?
Parents/guardians receive notification through Infinite Campus when a fee is added to their account.

Can parents dispute a charge?
Yes. Parents should contact the Technology Support Center. A formal fault determination process will be coordinated with the school.

Below you will find a list of items that most students will need. When you come to Sneak Peek, teachers will share any additional items that they require for their classes. These lists will also be shared the first week of school.

As we begin a new school year, we invite you to join us in making it one to remember. With just one easy, one-time donation, you can make a meaningful impact on our entire school community.

Your support helps fund:

• Teacher grants and classroom innovation
• Student events and enrichment opportunities
• Staff appreciation efforts
• A stronger, more connected CMS community

Every contribution—big or small—makes a difference. Thank you for being an important part of the CMS family as we kick off another great year!

👉 Join the PTA and donate today at cms-pta.org

Order a birthday message to appear for 48 hours around your student’s birthday. This is done in the same place where you join PTA—see the instructions below. Please note that we need at least two days' notice to be able to post your message.

Just follow these easy steps:

· Go to <https://roswellcmspta.membershiptoolkit.com/login-form?r=%2F>

· Click on the Register/Login button

· Enter your email and password information, or create a new account if you don't have one already

· Confirm your student and family information and directory preferences

· Go to the online store and join the PTA and contribute to the Husky Pack

· While you are there, add a birthday message for your student to be shown on the marquee for 48 hours around their birthday!

· Download the Membership Toolkit App to your phone for easy access to the online directory anywhere. It's FREE!

Huskies Helping Huskies (HHH) is a 501(c)(3) that works with CMS and the PTA to assist students and families in urgent need with school supplies, meals, toiletries, and other unique support. We turn our community's compassion into direct assistance that helps in-need students and their families thrive.

Look for the HHH team in the lobby during CMS Information Day. Stop by to join the mailing list, sign up to volunteer, and/or be one of the first to donate in support of the new school year. We will also be collecting snack boxes to ensure students in the program aren't distracted by hunger during the school day. We welcome your donations of boxed, individually wrapped healthy snacks. Bring them to Info Day or ship to us directly from Walmart.com. Thank you for your support.

If your family needs assistance from the HHH program, please reach out to hhh.cms@gmail.com. Learn more about HHH on our website and please follow us on Facebook.

Facebook - Get up to date information regarding school events and activities by joining the “Crabapple Middle School” Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/261011121066744/members/

Crabapple Middle website - The CMS website has a monthly calendar on the bottom right corner of the front page. Also find teacher contact information, forms, past “Husky Happenings” newsletters, and other important news here: http://crabapple.fultonschools.org

PTA Website - Check out the CMS-PTA website for additional information regarding the PTA at CMS. Find information regarding volunteering at the school, special programs and upcoming events here www.cms-pta.org

Twitter - Follow Crabapple Middle or many of our staff members on Twitter for postings of events and things happening around our school.

July 28 - Sneak Peak Info, Schedules, Attendance, PTA Info

July 31 2026-Getting ready for school Info, device deployment acknowledgement form