Concord Magnet K-8
October 22, 2026

Concord Magnet School K-8
A wonderful place where we all learn and grow!
Email: lakint@norwalkps.org
Website: cms.norwalkps.org
Phone: (203)899-2840
Location: 21 Hunters Lane, Norwalk, CT 06850
UPCOMING DATES
Mark Your Calendars!
Thursday, October 22: NPS Hispanic Heritage Celebration at BMHS, 5:45-8:00pm
Friday, October 23: CMS PINK OUT DAY!
Friday, October 23: All School Meeting, 9:30am, Auditorium
Friday, October 23: CMS Halloween Happening, 6:00pm
Sunday, October 25: CMS Hispanic Heritage Celebration, 3:00-6:30pm
Thursday, October 29: CMS PINK OUT DAY!
Friday, October 30: CMS Halloween Parade, 2:00pm
Tuesday, November 3: Election Day, No School for Students
Monday, November 9: Picture Retake Day
Wednesday, November 11: Veteran's Day, School Holiday
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
Wednesday, November 25: 2-Hour Early Dismissal, 1:30pm dismissal
NOVEMBER 26-27: Thanksgiving Recess
ALL SCHOOL MEETING - TOMORROW
CMS will host an All School Meeting, tomorrow, Friday, October 23 at 9:30 am in the school auditorium. Our program will feature various shares celebrating cultures that are highlighted in October along with some special guest appearances. Hope you can join us!
Tomorrow is PINK OUT DAY!
CMS HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 - 3:00-6:30PM
CMS will hold a Hispanic Heritage Festival on Sunday, October 25 at 3:00-6:30pm in the school cafeteria. Our festival includes authentic food, dance, music, culture, games and fun, fun, fun! Live music will be performed by OG DUO including classics by Selena. Admission is free! Thank you to all of our CMS families and friends for volunteering and participating in this CMS tradition.
HALLOWEEN AT CMS
CMS will celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 30! Our annual parade will take place on the front field at 2:00pm. Parents are always welcome, but we must be mindful to not interfere with Ponus' dismissal by making sure all cars and buses have clear access.
Students should bring their costumes to school (not wear them). Please make sure students are able to manage their own costumes.
CONCORD MAGNET PTA NEWS
CMS Halloween Happening is TOMORROW!!!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026!
Get ready for one of the most SPOOKTACULAR nights of the year!
LOTS of IMPORTANT INFO BELOW:
Friday, October 23, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM
Concord Magnet School
FREE for ALL CMS Families!
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE HAPPENING?
Haunted Hallway: Our amazing middle schoolers are bringing The Nightmare Before Christmas to life! Middle School students and parents, please volunteer at the link below.
Trunk-or-Treat: Candy, creative trunks, and prizes for the TOP 3 best-decorated trunks!
Bake Sale: Grab some sweet treats while supporting the CMS PTA!
Pizza Dinner: Skip cooking! Pizza MUST be pre-ordered when reserving your tickets! DEADLINE FOR PIZZA ORDERS IS TODAY, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 4:00PM!
FREE TICKETS — REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
This year, ALL families must register in advance and present their tickets at the entrance.
Tickets are 100% FREE!
Just ONE ticket per family covers everyone!
Tickets WILL be checked at the entrance!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
GIVE BACK WHILE HAVING FUN!
We are collecting non-perishable food donations as our entrance fee to support families in need in our community!
Most needed: Pasta, jarred sauce, mac & cheese, rice, beans, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, canned tuna, granola bars, and more!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! SIGN UP BELOW!
Host a Trunk: Pick a theme, decorate your car, and join the fun!
Volunteer: Help with the Haunted Hallway or concession stand!
Donate: Help stock our concession stand with goodies!
GRAB YOUR FREE FAMILY TICKET TODAY!
LYMAN ORCHARDS PIE & COOKIE DOUGH SALE
DEADLINE TO ORDER IS TOMORROW - OCTOBER 23
The CMS PTA is sponsoring a Lyman Orchards Pie and Classic Cookie Dough Sale just in time for the holidays! Lyman offers a wide variety of delicious pies and cookie dough. The sale runs from October 5-23 with delivery on November 23. Paper order forms were sent home in backpacks. For your convenience, you can also order online at the link below.
CMS SWAG
The PTA will be placing another CMS Swag order shortly (next Friday)! Check out the link and get your orders in ASAP to be included in this round. Big new item is the CMS sports duffle (featured left).
Printable Michele's Pies 10% off Coupon Below
Coupon Expires November 14, 2026
SIMPLY PRESENT THE COUPON ON YOUR PHONE
OR DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE PDF BELOW.
THE COUPON IS GOOD THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2026!
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Middle School Movie Night!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 6:00-9:00pm
On Friday, October 30, the CMS Student Led Planning Committee will host their first event -- Middle School Movie Night! Features include "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" at 6:30pm and "Goosebumps" at 7:15pm. The cost is $6.00 per person which includes admission, 2 slices of pizza, and a specialty drink! Additional snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Please register at the link below. (This event is for CMS Middle School students only.)
This is a drop off event, chaperones are needed! Please reach out to Ms. Tory at ferrarav@norwalkps.org if you can help!
Attention 8th Grade Parents!
The 8th Grade Staff is looking for donations for the CMS School Store! All proceeds from the school store go directly back to the 8th grade to help support their activities, events, and end-of-year celebrations. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference and helps make this a successful fundraiser for our 8th graders!
Please click on the link below for a list of requested items. The link for the items to purchase is under the available slot. Please copy and paste that link into Amazon.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Valerie (203-223-6872).
Thank you for your generosity and continued support. We truly appreciate your help in making this a great year for our students!
6th Grade Ghana Connection
Picture Retake Day
PICTURE RETAKE DAY IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9
If you would like your child's picture retaken, please return your photo package to school on or before Retake Day. If you received a class picture, please remove it before returning the package.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
TONIGHT!
NPS 5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival
Thursday, October 22, 5:45 to 8 pm
Brien McMahon High School, 300 Highland Ave. in Norwalk
NPS invites the Norwalk community to come together and celebrate a history that will be remembered for years and years to come. This program is Inspired by the national theme, “Unidos, Somos Más. Together, We Are More,” The evening includes powerful student performances in dance, music, visual arts, theater, and spoken word, all honoring the traditions and triumphs of Hispanic culture. CMS Modern Band will perform.
There will also be community vendors in La Placita and food trucks selling traditional cuisine outside the main entrance.
Halloween Night Fair
Saturday, Oct. 24 from 2 to 10 p.m.
Washington Street in South Norwalk
The Halloween Nightfair offers a full day of activities, food, shopping, and entertainment for all ages.
Start the afternoon with family-friendly favorites like pumpkin painting, face painting, games, and trick or treating filled with sweets. You might even spot a baby goat in costume (the perfect photo opportunity)! Browse 60+ unique vendors offering themed candles, eclectic jewelry, cozy sweatshirts, kettle corn, candy, and other festive finds.
As night falls, Washington Street comes alive with glowing lights, live entertainment, and a costume contest on the main stage with cash prizes for creativity and showmanship.
CMS CONTACT INFORMATION
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