Husky Happenings
Crabapple Middle School Family Newsletter
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August 19-Sara Gillespie Community Meeting-9:30am Elkins Point MS
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)
September 17-6thGrade Orchestra Concert 5-5:30pm
September 14-18: Scholastic Book Fair in the Media Center
September 21-25: Fall Break (No School for Students)
Your Canvas parent/observer account is automatically connected to the email address you have on file in Infinite Campus. You can access Canvas by following the steps below. It is best to wait until the first day of school to access as all accounts will not be available until then.
- Going to: fultonschools.instructure.com or click the Canvas Parent button from the school website or the main Fulton Schools website.
- Select Parent Login.
If you have never used Canvas before you follow these steps to set a password for your account:
- Follow steps 1 and 2 above.
- Select Forgot Password.
- Enter your email once again in the Login field and click Request Password.
Once you have set up your new password, you can return to fultonschools.instructure.com, select Parent Login, and login using your email and the new password you created.
If your child is a rising 6th grade student, you will receive an email after the first day of school to setup your password. If you don't receive an email, follow the steps above.
As students spend more time online—whether for learning, socializing, or entertainment—
parents play a key role in reinforcing positive digital habits at home. By being informed
about topics like online safety, screen time, cyberbullying, and media literacy, parents can
support their children in making smart choices and becoming responsible digital citizens
Check out these Common Sense Media Resources!
- Common Sense Media Family Tech Planners:
- Family Tech Planner: Age 9-12 | Common Sense Media
- Family Tech Planner: Age 9-12_Spanish | Common Sense Media
- Common Sense Media Article about Google’s AI Search:
- Common Sense Media Webinars
iReady Testing Update
This week, students engaged in completing the iReady Reading Diagnostic. To see how your child performed, please use the link below for more information.
Parents and families are invited to attend a Canvas Information Session to learn more about Canvas and how it supports student learning. Sessions will be offered on the following dates:
- August 20 at 12:00 p.m.
- August 20 at 7:00 p.m.
- August 25 at 9:00 a.m.
- August 31 at 7:00 p.m.
Check out the Canvas Learning Management System webpage for more information about creating and managing a parent account, as well as registration links for the information sessions.
Cell Phone/Personal Communication Device Policy Reminder
Please remember that for students in Grades K-8, personal communication devices (i.e., cell phones, smart watches, etc.) are not permitted during the instructional day (8:45am-4:05pm). Students not following this policy will have their device confiscated and parent will be notified of next steps via email. Please make sure your email in Infinite Campus is correct.
District Health Services Information
Please use the links below to review resources provided by FCS District Health Services. Below is a list of programs and services supported by FCS District Health Services:
- Oversight of the school-based clinics
- First Aid and CPR Training for FCS employees
- Coordination of the district Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program
- Immunization audit compliance oversight and assistance
- Oversight of State Mandated Screenings
- Provide health education and in-service trainings
- Promotion of wellness activities
- Management and prevention of communicable diseases
- Emergency care and crisis intervention
- Provides direct care to medically fragile students
**Optional** Device Protection Plan - PROMOTION!
As a reminder, the Optional Device Protection (ODP) enrollment window remains open through September 25th. We encourage all schools to actively promote this program with families, particularly our middle schools, where students have recently been issued brand-new Chromebooks.
The Optional Device Protection Plan helps families offset the cost of accidental device damage and can significantly reduce out-of-pocket expenses for repairs or replacement. Without coverage, families may be responsible for repair costs ranging from $30-$270, with replacement costs up to $500 depending on the extent of the damage.
