CBMS Community Cougar Comments
April 17, 2026
A Caring, Curious and Connected community of learners.
Principals' Message
Dear Crossett Brook Community Members:
It's hard to believe that April Break is here already. We have already completed 3/4 of the school year and have some amazing things coming up once we resume school the last week of April. We are looking forward to finishing the year strong with students and celebrating all the amazing accomplishments here at CBMS.
Once we return from April break, we will still have 8 weeks of school and are looking forward to our students giving it their all up to the end. We know once the weather warms, it be harder and harder to stay focused on learning. However, there are many really important learning opportunities that will set students up well for their learning in the fall. Please help us keep students focused to the end.
Last Month of School Updates
We know that families like to plan ahead for end of year events. Step Up Day will take place on Friday June 5th. Placement letters will go via email the day before at the latest.
The last day of school has been announced by Dr. Mike as June 19th (1/2 day for students). Therefore, our 8th grade Celebration of Learning will take place on the evening of June 18th at 6 PM.
Sincerely,
Jen and Duane
Drill Information
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As part of our commitment to keeping students safe, our school practices safety drills throughout the year. These include both fire (evacuation) and intruder drills, which are designed to be age-appropriate and trauma-informed.
We are required to let families know in advance when a drill will take place. To maintain the effectiveness of the practice, we provide a general notice several days ahead. Please be aware that our school will hold a safety drill sometime before April 30, 2026.
Before and after each drill, staff talk with students about the purpose of the practice, how to respond safely, and what went well. We encourage you to continue these conversations at home so your child understands the importance of being prepared.
Thank you for partnering with us to make safety a priority. Please reach out with any questions.
Sincerely,
Duane Pierson and Jen Durren
Co-Principals
Calendar of Events
4/27 Music Comp Opus 40 @ Elley Long Music Center 12:15-8:30
5/1 ACDA Music Festival in Burlington (all day)
5/1 Arbor Day Tree Planting 10:00
5/7 CVCC with Mrs. Hempey
5/8 PTO Fun Night for grades 5/6 from 5:30-7
5/21-5/22 Quebec City Trip for 8th graders
5/25 Memorial Day- No School
5/27 VMEA Choral Festival, CVUHS 8:30-6:30
6/4 Jazz Band Performance on Church Street in Burlington 9:00-2:30
6/5 Step Up Day
6/10 Spring Concert 6:00 and 7:00
6/12 8th grade Applied Academics Showcase
6/17 Prodigy/Titan Reservoir Trip
6/17 Luau for 8th grade @7:00
6/18 Grade 8 Celebration of Learning @ 6:00
6/19 Last Day of School (1/2 day)
April/May Lunch Menu
Check the website for this month's menu.
Athletics
News from around the school
Yearbook Ordering is Now LIVE
Interested in a CBMS yearbook this spring? Check you the order form below to reserve your copy.
History Fair
Team Titan and Team Prodigy participated in the History Fair this year and several students represented at St. Michael's College last Saturday. Students researched topics for weeks with Jen Hill and their teachers on things such as the Beatles, the treatment of leprosy and Roe vs. Wade to name a few topics.
Community Announcements
It's time to sign up for the spring CBMS bike club! We will start on Monday May 4th. Please complete the following waiver if your student is participating in a bike club. It has to be completed each session. Students cannot ride without it.
Clyde Whittemore Little League
Clyde Whittemore Little League (CWLL) is pleased to announce that baseball and softball registrations are open for the Spring 2026 season! CWLL serves players ages 4-12 in the Waterbury and Duxbury area. Beginners are always welcome at any age!
The pricing for each division will be as follows this year:
Tee Ball (4-5 year olds) - $40
Farm League Baseball (6-8 year olds) - $45
Coach Pitch Softball (6-8 year old girls) - $45
Minor League Baseball (8-10 year olds) - $70
Minor League Softball (8-10 year old girls) - $70
Major League Baseball (10-12 year olds) -$70
Major League Softball (10-12 year old girls) - $70
To register go to: www.ClydeWhittemoreLittleLeague.com
Scholarships are available for those families for whom these fees present a financial hardship. Please just reach out to us at cwllinfo@gmail.com if this would be helpful for your family.
Safe Sitters Babysitting Class
I have 6 open seats for February and March.
Follow the link to register or email kidsconnect802@gmail.com
Best regards,
Kacey Greene
Kids Connect 802
Harwood Boosters Club
The Harwood Boosters Club is pleased to announce the launch of its first-ever membership program, designed to strengthen support for all co-curricular and extracurricular activities at Harwood Union High School. This exciting new initiative invites students, parents, community members, faculty, and staff to join in supporting Harwood's
vibrant student programs.
Click on this doc for more information about our First-Ever Membership Program to Support Student Activities.
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