CRMS Principal's Communication

I want to take a moment to share a positive update about our new communication device policy. Our students are doing a great job following the expectations at school, and we appreciate the way they have responded to the changes. Now, I can't claim perfection in our compliance, however students have been responding in a positive way. We know that developing healthy habits around technology is something that happens both at school and at home, so I wanted to share two recommendations for families.

First, consider establishing a cell phone curfew. I highly recommend having phones turned off and put away by around 8:00 p.m. This gives students an opportunity to wind down from the day, step away from notifications and social media, and prepare for a good night's sleep.

Second, consider having phones charge somewhere outside of the bedroom. A central location such as the kitchen or living room can help keep phones away from students while they are sleeping. It also eliminates the temptation to check a phone during the night or stay up later than intended.

These are simple steps, but they can make a meaningful difference in helping our students develop healthy technology habits. We appreciate your partnership as we work together to help our students use technology in ways that support their learning, relationships, and well-being.

Next week is also our final week of the quarter! We will finish the week with Spirit Week and a Spirit Assembly on Friday. It should be a fun way to wrap up the quarter and celebrate our students and school community.

John Veit

Principal

Castle Rock Middle School

Ballots for the 2026 Colorado General Election are being mailed this week. Check your voter registration status and track your ballot at GoVoteColorado.com.

🎉 CRMS, You ABOSLUTELY Rocked Kindness Week! 🎉

Because of your incredible generosity, we collected and donated over 1,100 items to the Help & Hope Center! You showed up big time and proved just how strong and caring our community really is. Give yourselves a massive round of applause! 👏✨

🔥 Get Ready to Bring the Hype: FALL SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE! 🔥

Mark your calendars for October 5th – 9th!

Here’s your ultimate day-by-day playbook:

• 🏈 Monday: Jersey Day — Represent your favorite team, athlete, or squad!

• 👯 Tuesday: Twin Day — Grab your bestie and double the trouble.

• 🎒 Wednesday: Anything BUT a Backpack Day — Time to get wild and creative! Suitcases, laundry baskets, cooler boxes... what are you bringing?

  • 🌙 Wednesday Evening: Healthy Kids Night at CRMS! 🍎🏃 Bring the energy for a night of fun and wellness!

• 🔄 Thursday: The Great Teacher-Student Swap! — Students, time to dress like teachers; Teachers, pull up looking like students!

• 🎨 Friday: Pod Color Showdown! — Show ultimate pride and deck yourself out head-to-toe in your pod colors:

  
  

  • Arthur: Gold & Black 👑

    
    

  • Ector: Pink & Purple 💖

    
    

  • Kay: Red ❤️

    
    

  • Galahad: Green 💚

    
    

🔥 FRIDAY FINALE: We’re closing out the week with our epic Fall Pep Assembly! 📣 Bring the noise, bring the energy, and let's make this the most unforgettable Spirit Week yet! 🙌⚡

Link your King Soopers Rewards Card to Castle Rock Middle School! Search by name or non profit number KE499 to begin contributing today with your everyday purchases. Thanks for your support!

We are very excited to introduce a school spirit shop for all CRMS families. If you would like to order, please click on this link. The store will be closing on October 5 so be sure to get in your orders.

🌟 1. The Welcome & Vision

Welcome to the CRMS Talent Show for the 2026–2027 School Year!

This year, we are ready to uplift, showcase, and celebrate the incredible talent in our CRMS community!

📋 2. Important Details & Resources

During Advisement on Monday, September 28th, your Advisement teacher presented a slideshow explaining everything you need to know about how the Talent Show works.

Check your team’s Google Classroom for:

• 🎬 The Talent Show Slideshow

  
  

• 📊 The Judging Rubric

  
  

• 📝 The Application Form for Your Pod

  
  

🎭 3. Get Ready to Perform!

So, what are you waiting for?

• 👗 Pull out your costumes

  
  

• 🎙️ Warm up your voice

  
  

• 💃 Practice those dance moves

  
  

• 🎸 Dust off your instrument

  
  

• 🃏 Get your jokes ready

  
  

Whether you sing, dance, act, tell jokes, play an instrument, or have a unique talent we’ve never seen before—we want to see what you’ve got!

🚀 4. Final Call to Action

✨ CRMS HAS GOT TALENT — NOW IT’S YOUR TURN TO SHINE! ✨

At CRMS, our Parent Involvement Program (PIPs) is our parent teacher organization run by parents to support our teachers and the school.

Email crmspips@gmail.com if you're interested in volunteering on our board.

Food Items Needed!

Sign up to drop off donations for our Staff Snack Cart. Thanks for helping bring some cheer to our CRMS team! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C44A9AC2BA2F58-65258505-202627

The Boo Bash is coming soon!

We need help with decorating, ticket sales/wristbanding students, chaperoning, and our drink station.

Please review the sign-up and join us if you are able:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C44A9AC2BA2F58-66086035-crms

Boo Bash tickets are on sale now! This is our Fall student dance. Friday, Oct 30, 4-6pm, at CRMS.

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHVZS5TX305OUU_ZZ6CG0GNMO4T3UA

Elective fees have been assessed and payments may be made in MySchoolBucks.

To order school pictures, the website link is: Link for Pictures

Families enter their student ID# (lunch number) for their online passcode.

Families can reach DR Photo at Support@dr-photo.com or 303-346-2772 with any questions.

Beginning & Intermediate Orchestra Concert (Castle View High School) - October 6, 2026

Healthy Activities Night - October 7, 2026

World Music Concert - October 8, 2026

Fall Break - October 12-16, 2026

Hearing/Vision Screenings - October 20, 2026

Choir Feeder Festival (Castle View High School) - October 22, 2026