Hello Eagle families,
We absolutely loved getting to “see” our students return to school and learning this week. Last week was not a “normal” break, but our students are coming back taller, more resilient and with a story. What a lesson this has been for us all to reflect upon! Please reach out if you need anything. The district and CRMS have some resources that we can provide.
We have quite a few updates for you this week:
Report Cards for the 4th grading period are now live in the HAC for you!
TONIGHT! Fundraiser at Panda Express on February 26, 2021. Use our event’s unique online code 320203 for orders placed on order.pandaexpress.com or the Panda app.
As we approach March 13th, we are coming up on one year mark of when schools jumped into virtual and then blended learning. To honor our teachers at the one year mark, the CRMS administration team is gathering individual shout-outs for our teachers from parents and students. If you would like to provide a shout-out to a CRMS teacher as part of this commemoration, please submit it on this form by March 8th. Also as part of this celebration, on March 8th, we are asking for donations of drinks & individually wrapped snacks to stock the teacher breakroom for the week leading up to Spring Break. If you would like to donate a package of sodas, sparkling waters, starbucks cans/bottles, etc. or snacks, you can drop it off at the main office during school hours.
Please note there are many important dates below for upcoming required meetings for next year’s Cheer team, Dyami dance team, 5th to 6th Transition meeting, this year’s soccer team try-outs and much more!
Thank you for your continued support of CRMS! I’m so proud of our Eagles as they soar to success over all the challenges that have come our way!
Go Eagles!
Wendy Sturdevant
LISD Student Mental Health Minute: March 1
Instagram: Canyon_Ridge_MS
Twitter: @Sturdevant_CRMS
Want to be part of the 2021 - 2022 Dyami Dancers?
Dyami Dancers parent/candidate meeting along with the attached newsletter:
Anyone interested in joining the 2021 - 2022 Dyami Dancers should make plans to attend the parent/candidate webinar on Thursday, March 4th at 6:00 pm:
Here is the information for the webinar.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://leanderisd.zoom.us/j/89172727412
Passcode: 050621
Want to be part of the 2021 - 2022 CRMS Cheer?
Any students interested in joining the 2021-2022 Cheer team, must attend the mandatory candidate webinar along with a parent representative on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 5:30 PM. Information and paperwork regarding team commitments will be shared during the webinar.
Click this link to join the webinar on Wednesday!
Password to join: 201174
7th & 8th Grade Girls Interested in trying out for the Lady Eagles Soccer Team
Tryouts for the 2021 Lady Eagles Soccer Team will be held March 9-11th. Please see the Girls Soccer website for times as they will vary. Additionally, the sign-up sheet is now available on the website. Please make sure you have an up-to-date physical, have turned in the commitment form to the girls coaches office, and have completed the Rank One paperwork found on the Athletics homepage. A complete list of what is needed is on the commitment form and sign-up sheet. If you have any questions please see Coach Shuler or Coach Redfern.
GO LADY EAGLES!!
Boys Soccer Tryouts
Boys Soccer Tryouts will be held Wednesday, March 10th through Friday, March 12th from 6:00-7:30 a.m. Please complete the sign up form, as well as the Soccer Information Packet. Return completed packets to Coach David.
GO EAGLES!
Course Transitions-CHOICE SHEET SUBMISSION DUE
Students received course registration information through Advisory classes. In addition, we hosted a parent webinar February 3rd to help with all of this information too. Some CRMS courses will require an application, and those are specified on the choice sheet. The choice sheet submission google form is still open so please submit as soon as you are able. Reach out to your child's grade level counselor with any questions.
(For current 8th grade students, your course transition is coordinated by VHS. More information can be found on Mrs. Gripentrog's webpage under 8th grade lessons and on the VHS the website.)
February 5:
Course selection open
February 12:
Choice sheet DUE for current 6th & 7th graders (6 to 7 google form, 7 to 8 google form)
POSTPONED to March 2nd:
Webinar @ 5:30-6:30 for current 5th grade parents
Course Transition Resources:
Courses and Transitions Website
Courses and Transitions Overview Video
Choice Sheet Walk through 6 to 7
Choice Sheet Walk through 7 to 8
*Application Deadline Extended
Families, if your current 6th or 7th grader requested a course requiring an application due February 19th, please note that that deadline has been extended to February 26. This impacts the following courses.
Gateway enrollment form
AVID application
Advanced Theatre Arts application
Journalism Yearbook application
Advanced Leadership application
Student Aide application
PE PAL application
Reach out to your grade level counselor and/or the teacher of the course with any questions.
Help Us Plan for Growth: Join the Facility Advisory Committee
Leander ISD is seeking more than 200 volunteers to join our Citizens’ Facility Advisory Committee (CFAC) as we create our long-range facility plan.
Click here to volunteer to join our CFAC.
As we continue to manage growth across our 200-square miles, we are forming subcommittees to focus on:
- elementary schools,
- middle schools,
- high schools,
- ancillary services, and
- Information technology.
Each subcommittee will work with a district administrator to evaluate district needs. We will host the first meeting virtually at 6 p.m. March 2. Subcommittees will work with their team leaders and the steering committee to manage schedules and time.
As we build our committees, please know we are working to balance representation to include all regions of our district.
The culmination of the CFAC planning could include a recommendation for a future bond election package, which will ultimately go to the Board of Trustees for final approval before being presented to voters.
District reschedules Equity and Diversity Listening Sessions to March
Due to the recent weather crisis, LISD decided to reschedule our Equity and Diversity Listening Sessions to March. We encourage our community to register for an upcoming session and sign up for our Equity and Diversity Discussion Group on Remind. As always, we appreciate your patience as we continue to prioritize these crucial conversations.
Leander ISD is committed to listening and working to understand instances of racial inequity and other discrimination in our district. We want to support our students and families by shining a light on the truth that racism and inequity exist in LISD and use this information to make changes for the better.
As a district, we’ve received messages, had conversations, and heard from our Leander ISD families during Citizen Comments at Board meetings. But we know we can and should do more. Because we want to be purposeful in making progress, we are hosting 6 community listening sessions for parents, students, teachers, and staff in February 2021. We will present this feedback and additional action steps during an upcoming spring 2021 Board meeting.
Join the LISD Equity and Diversity discussion group on Remind
Listening Session Schedule
(Note: You must be registered to attend a listening session)
All sessions are 12 – 1 p.m.
All sessions are 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Spring Show Virtual Auditions
Want to be in a play? Do you know how to Melodrama? Is love your favorite color?
If the answer to any 2 of those questions is "YES!" - you should try out for the 2021 SPRING Show - ROMEO AND JULIET!
It's easier than biting your thumb!
1. Prepare and film your audition video (FLIPGRID).
2. Complete the AUDITION FORM.
3. Bribe your parents to complete the parent form.
Details and information are on the Romeo + Juliet Google Classroom (Code: 5vzotbd). Or email brandy.roth@leanderisd.org
AVID Application for 2021 (for current 6th and 7th grade students) due TODAY
Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college-readiness program that places special emphasis on growing writing, critical thinking, teamwork, organization and reading skills. Are you interested in taking in being part of the AVID program next year? Applications deadline is extended to Friday, February 26, 2021at 4:30.
Please join our AVID Application Google Classroom for all access on AVID information and all application materials (Code: wem7ozg)
Email Monica Diaz Carle (monica.diazcarle@leanderisd.org) if you need help or have any questions!
Advanced Theater for 2021 Sign-ups due TODAY
Are you interested in taking a WHOLE YEAR of Advanced Theatre Arts next year? Here’s what you’ve got to do! Go to Google Classroom and join the Advanced Theatre Application Google Classroom. Class Code = nwcdm5s
Due: extended to Friday, February 26, 2021
Applying doesn't obligate you to take Advanced Theatre if you end up choosing Leadership, Art, Journalism, etc. but you can't choose Advanced Theatre if your application is incomplete.
Email Mrs. Roth (brandy.roth@leanderisd.org) if you need help or have any questions!
Reminder for parents to complete the School Quality Survey for CRMS due 3/7
YEARBOOKS!
2020-21 Yearbooks are available for sale NOW! Don't wait to pre order your yearbook for this extraordinary and unforgettable year! Yearbooks are $40 through April 14th. On April 15th, the price will increase to $45. There is a limited supply, so order yours today! Click here to order.
Did you miss out on purchasing a CRMS yearbook from last year? We still have some yearbooks available that will be sold for a discounted price of $30. If you'd like to purchase last year's yearbook, please visit the front office at CRMS with $30 exact cash or check. Books will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
Use Randalls & Amazon Smile to donate to CRMS PTA
Turn your sound on and please watch this video from CRMS students!
*Randall's will donate to CRMS PTA if you select us as your Good Neighbor Program just because you shop there! Complete this form and then e-mail to good.neighbor@randalls.com or take to any store customer service location..
*Did you know you can buy all your Amazon purchases through Amazon Smile, and they will donate to our PTA all year long?!?! It doesn’t cost you anything and you order the same way. Just set up your Amazon Smile profile to donate to PTA Texas Congress Canyon Ridge Middle School PTA.
*CRMS PTA: If you have not yet, please consider joining the CRMS PTA. Memberships start as low as $10.
*SPIRIT WEAR: Spirit Wear has recently been restocked. Porch pickup is very close to CRMS.
Be sure to follow Canyon Ridge Middle School PTA on Facebook and join the Facebook group for your child's grade level. Thank you for your time and all of your support for our Eagles!
Library Grab & Go
Grab & Go Library Curbside hours have been updated:
Tuesdays 10:30-11:30am
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm
See the CRMS Library website for all the details and MORE on how to get books from your CRMS Library at curbside or on-campus! Thank you for checking at home and returning all library books during curbside hours or on the cart in the hallway outside the CRMS Library!
Athletic Events Updates/Leander ISD to limit spectators at sporting events:
As we approach our first Track Meet at CRMS next Thursday March 4th, I wanted to give you an update on LISD Spectator Guidelines. LISD has lifted the two spectators per student limitation. However, we are currently under a 25% capacity rule for the CRMS Stadium. Our CRMS Administrators will monitor the capacity in the stadium. All spectators are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Please be willing to leave the stadium after your student is done competing to allow other parents to attend. I will send out the order of events and beginning times for the meet Thursday on Sunday or Monday..
To ensure you have the most accurate and up to date information on our sports schedules, please visit the Athletics Website.
Here is the Leander ISD General Spectator information for all Leander ISD athletic events.
Everyone entering the stadium/gyms will be required to wear a face mask the entire time they are at the school event.
You will be asked health screener questions when you arrive and must be completed by each person attending. If you have symptoms, please do not attend.
Stadium and gyms will have reduced, limited capacity and we will not be able to allow anyone to enter when at capacity.
Seating will be marked off on bleachers for social distancing. Please do NOT sit on the blue tape.
We ask that when your child’s game is over, please leave the stadium/gym, so that we can let in more families for the following games.
MS game tickets will be sold at the gate of each event. No presale tickets for MS events.
Limited passes will be accepted.
No student athlete passes will be allowed.
Concession stands will be open with prepackaged food items and drinks for sale.
Hand sanitizer stations will be provided and restrooms will be open. Water fountains will not be available.
Deadlines for Parents to Change from Virtual to In-Person Learning
Deadlines for Parents to change from Virtual to In-Person Learning & Date Students Return to In Person Learning:
Returning to in-person for the 1st time this year? Here is some CRMS info to assist in your transition.
Deadline - December 11 for 4th 6-weeks beginning January 5th OR January 19th*
- Deadline - February 5 for 5th 6-weeks beginning February 16
- Deadline - March 26 for 6th 6-weeks beginning April 12
Health Screener App - required NOW!
**Please note that we will no longer be using the Student Google Form due to a district-wide switch to this new screener app.**
Leander ISD has licensed a NEW Frontline Health Portal to provide you with a convenient way to complete your child’s COVID-19 self-screen prior to arriving at school every day. You may download the Frontline App, or use the attached QR Code to register and login to your portal.
- Please review the directions below for setting up your portal to register and create a Frontline account. You may do this through the Frontline Health Portal app or through the web address, Click Here.
(It is recommended you use a desktop computer to register, once registered the Frontline Health App and QR code will work with ease)
Use the primary email that you provided to the district and confirm the Portal Terms of Use.
You will receive an email with a temporary password and a link to confirm your account.
You will need your child’s Student ID # to add your child to the account
Important Note: All children in a family can be added to the same exact account. As well as families that have multiple homes, both parents can create an account for their child with their own email.
If you are having technical difficulties, there are two ways to receive technical support: 1) Call the Help Desk or 2) Enter a Technology Help Ticket:
1. How do I contact the Help Desk?
Call: 512-570-0566
Help Desk Hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F
2. Technology Help Ticket: http://servicemanager.leanderisd.org/
Thank you for your assistance with the required daily screener!
***DO NOT REGISTER IF YOUR CHILD IS STILL VIRTUAL, THIS IS ONLY FOR IN-PERSON STUDENTS***
Maintain the social distancing, wear your mask, wash your hands & sanitize!
If anyone in your household tests positive for COVID, please notify Mrs. Sturdevant or our school nurse, Rachael Kristoff, immediately. Also, since we are in between holiday breaks, if your child is in-person & was with someone over the holiday break that has now tested positive for COVID, you must notify the nurse of the exposure. We are doing our best to properly contact trace & keep all of our students & staff safe.
We encourage our families and staff to do their part to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
By coming to school, you are attesting that you confidently answered “NO” to ALL of the questions related to COVID-19 symptoms and have a very low risk of carrying or spreading COVID-19. If you answered “YES” to ANY of the questions, you are to stay home. All screening information will be kept confidential by the campus administration and the campus nurse.
Students experiencing ANY of the symptoms from the list, in a way that is not normal for the student, MUST REMAIN AT HOME and a parent/guardian should email the CRMS Attendance Clerk (CRMSAttendance@leanderisd.org) and provide the student’s Full Legal Name, Student ID Number, date and reason for absence.
***Students who are required to stay home due to COVID-19 related symptoms can still access learning virtually if they feel well enough to attend virtual classes.
@AusPublicHealth is offering risk guidance for gatherings to help keep #1LISD healthy & safe. With the recent surge in COVID cases in central Texas, we're especially mindful of how the pandemic continues to affect our community and potentially our schools. Our most important goal is keeping our campuses open so that our students can learn and our families can thrive. We can't do it alone. Please do your part to celebrate safely during the holidays so that we can support and safeguard our teachers, students and students.
To minimize the spread of COVID-19 and ensure everyone has a safe and healthy holiday season, Austin Public Health is offering risk guidance for gatherings. En Espanol
Looking to Donate Items?
If you are wanting to donate and unsure how, we will gladly accept donations of bottled water, paper towels, hand sanitizer or Clorox wipes on campus.
Please note: there are COVID EPA requirements on certain products so please check those before purchasing. As long as the item meets the those requirements, is sealed and brand new, we can accept deliveries of donations during office hours on campus.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
AP/Counselor by grade-level:
- 6th: Cassandra Ricks/Shirley Dean
- 7th: Mandi Vogel/Staci Cote
- 8th: Monica Diaz Carle/Lauren Gripentrog
Instagram: Canyon_Ridge_MS
Email: wendy.sturdevant@leanderisd.org
Website: https://crms.leanderisd.org/
Phone: 512-570-3500
Twitter: @Sturdevant_CRMS
