The Blue Marlin Insider

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized for Critical Thinking & Problem Solving in March.

Zhaniyah Alvarez

Kenley Plasir

Aubrey Walker

Natalia Araujo Vargas

Kenley Plasir

Zarion McDowell

Kevin Enriquez

Le'maris Griffin

Carlos Pu Escobar

Cayla Paxtor-Lopez

Elijah Pereze

Gianna Reinhardt

Gabriel Pedraza

Yoselin Perez-Ristun

Dylan Chandler

The Rapids field trip tickets are on sale for $79. The trip is Friday, May 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is open to ONLY 8th grade students who have no F’s and have behaved well during the 3rd and 4th nine weeks. You can pay Mr. Quaranta with cash or a check written out to Conniston Middle School that includes the parent’s address and phone number, along with the student’s full name on the memo line. The cost includes admission, lunch (all you can eat hot dogs, cheeseburgers, potato salad, potato chips, and drinks for one hour), and charter bus transportation. There will be no refunds for students after the trip is paid or who fail to attend school on the day of the field trip, since the trip will be prepaid. On the day of the field trip, students will need to bring additional money to rent lockers ($25-$35 per locker, with $10 being returned when turning in the locker key) or to buy additional food or souvenirs, after the one hour included lunch ends. Students attending the trip will be allowed to wear modified dress

code to school. Bathing suits/bikinis must be covered while on campus and must be

appropriate. Two-piece bathing suits are allowed. Towels and sunscreen are highly

recommended. Parents will be required to pick up their child at school at around 5:30 p.m.

There will be no school bus transportation home! We will have students call home when

we are leaving the water park and are 20 minutes away from Conniston.

Tickets may be purchased from Mr. Quaranta in room 6-101. If you have any questions,

email Coach Q at vincent.quaranta@palmbeachschools.org.

It may be the 4th quarter, but we still have a lot to do for this school year. In the next couple of weeks, we will be helping with incentive activities, the 8th grade dance, and Teacher Appreciation Week. If YOU would like to help with any of these events, please let us know! You can email us at ConnistonIBPTO@gmail.com

Would you like to join our team? New Board and committee positions are opening for next year, and we would love to add to our team. Being part of the PTO is a great way to get to know other parents, stay in the know with school events, and support our school! If you'd like to know more, please email us.

Our next Kona Ice visit is next Wednesday, April 22, at dismissal. Only two more visits this year! Thank you for your support!

We have about 30 yearbooks left. Get your yearbook today at yearbookforever.com for $40. See Ms. Simpson in the Media Center with any questions.

Students must wear IDs at all times. It is state law. If students lose or forget their ID, please go to the Main Office to get a temporary or new permanent ID. A fine will be added to your SIS.

New ID and lanyard: $5

New ID card: $3

New lanyard: $2

Temporary ID: $1

CONNISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL 2025-2026 DRESS CODE

Conniston Middle School is committed to providing an environment that promotes academic and healthy social-personal development for all students. Our dress code policy is designed to facilitate this process while affording students flexibility of style and expression. It is generally accepted that cleanliness, good grooming and appropriate dress are necessary to reduce distractions, promote health and provide a productive learning atmosphere. Extremes in dress and personal appearance which tend to cause distraction or pose safety concerns cannot be permitted at school.

Backpacks:

Students must use a mesh or clear backpack. Backpacks can be purchased for $15 at school or on SchoolCashOnline.

Shirts:

1. Collared golf shirt, any solid color (should have 3-4 buttons)

2. Button down “dress shirts” in any color, including plaids or stripes

3. Official Conniston t-shirts (Can be bought throughout the school year online and in the main office)

4. College/University t-shirts

5. AVID t-shirts (Can be bought through the AVID Department)

6. Jackets and sweaters of any color (hoods must be off head for safety).

*NO tank tops, spaghetti straps, sleeveless shirts, crop tops, non-Conniston t-shirts, or professional sports t-shirts. Shirts must not have designs or images*

Pants/Shorts/Skirts/Dresses:

1. “Dockers” style pants, Joggers, Sweatpants, or Jeans of solid color. No camouflage pants ( Must be worn at the waist. No holes, frays or slits)

2. Dress or basketball shorts at or below the knee in any color. (Must be worn at the waist. No holes, frays or slits)

3. Skirts or dresses up to 2 inches above the knee.

*NO styles should be more than 2 inches above the knee, pajamas, stretch, or leggings.

Shoes:

Closed toe with back heel. Crocs may be worn with a strap on the heel of foot.

*NO slides, sandals, backless shoes, house slippers or bare feet.

P.E. Uniform: (required for students in P.E. class)

T-Shirt and elastic waistband shorts sold by P.E. Dept. ($20.00)

Athletic Shoes/Sneakers

Lock rental for locker ($5.00)