Creekland Middle School News

The Cherokee County School Board on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, approved its annual Legislative Partnership Program outlining requests for the local Legislative Delegation’s consideration during the upcoming session, and local control topped the list. 

Get some GRIZZLY wear for your favorite Grizzly.  Place your order on- line here.  Hurry - Deadline is Friday, Nov. 30th.

We would like to recognize Reese Brauer as our 8th Grade Player of the Week.  Read more about this awesome young lady.  

We would like to recognize Camryn Deaton as our 7th Grade Girls Player of the Week.  Read more about this fantastic young lady.

Join us on Nov 30th to shop at our Merry Marketplace as you come out to support our Grizzly Basketball and Cheer Teams.  The marketplace will be open from 4:00 - 8:00 in the cafeteria at CMS.

If you are intrested in being a vendor at this event see this Informational Flyer

The Cherokee County School District and Georgia Bureau of Investigation next week will co-host a summit on youth suicide prevention.

The Cherokee County Youth Suicide Prevention Summit, which is open to the public, is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, at the Cherokee County Conference Center at 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton 30114. 

Be a hero!  Support Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) by paying $2 to wear a cape on Friday, October 19^th.  All proceeds go to CHOA.

The Cherokee County School District next week will host a PTA-sponsored program for parents on drug addiction and prevention with guest speakers including Cherokee Sheriff Frank Reynolds.

Great Tryouts - thanks to all that came out. Click the link above to view the team members.

Parent and Student informational meeting is on 8/31 @ 4:00 in Mr. Dodge's room.

Be sure to join us in celebrating Chicken and Waffles Day on Friday, Aug. 24th.  The cafeteria will be serving Chicken and Waffles for lunch.

Join us on Mondays and Wenedsdays for Drama Club.  See flyer for all of the info. Drama Information

Are you interested in an award winning academically challenging program that will provide you with multiple opportunities to travel locally and out of state? Stop by room 202 and ask Dr. Nazemzadeh for more information. The tryouts for this year’s team will be held on August 14^th and August 15^th 3:45-5:50 in room 202.

The Cherokee County School District today launches its Back-to-School Gateway, an online system designed to reduce paper waste and wasting parents’ valuable time!

The Back-to-School Gateway is a paperless, online registration system for students already enrolled in CCSD schools that replaces the dreaded stack of “first-day forms” with a quick digital check and update of students’ existing contact and emergency notification information in CCSD’s records system. 

Summer Externship program gives CCSD counselors a peek into careers in local industries

Class schedules/teacher assignments will be available at each school’s scheduled open house/walk-through event.  These events are July 26-31.

CCSD Farm to School program wins kudos

Creekland Summer Office & Registration Hours

CMS Summer Office Hours:

May 29th - June 8th: 7:30 - 3:30

July 17th - July 24th: 8:00 - 3:00

July 25th - July 31st: 8:00 - 4:00

Three of the Chamber of Commerce "Top 10 in 10" Young Professionals this year are CCSD administrators.

Grizzly Families, make plans to attend 2018-19 Walk-Through:

Friday, July 27th (1:00-3:00): All returning 7th and 8th Graders

Saturday, July 28th (9:00-11:30): 6th Graders “Bear Walk”

CCSD school nurses and Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services trained more than 300 school employees on how to stop severe bleeding in a victim.

Let's go Grizzlies!
Sign up for this fun event to support CMS.

Register here: https://www.cfamooveit.com/

The Cherokee County School District is celebrating National School Lunch Week next week with special entrees!

The National School Lunch Program serves 30 million children every day, and this year’s celebration theme, “Lots 2 Love,” encourages students and school nutrition professionals to share what they love most about school lunch.

The Cherokee County School District is focused on further improving suicide prevention training for its staff and offering more support to students in need.

This important issue long has been a part of professional development for staff, but CCSD is increasing its training and programs in response to the national rise in teen suicide rates, as well as the tragic deaths of students, teachers and parents in the community.

Join us for the Back to School Bash (Dance) on Thursday 8/9.  Students will stay after school and need to be picked up at 6:00.  Cost is $5

Shout out to Emma for being reconized as the CCSD Student of the Day.  A super deserving young lady.  Glad she is a Grizzly!

We spotlight a player each week.  Meet Camryn Yokley - 8th Grade.  So happy she is a Grizzly!

Smile Grizzlies 

Picture Day is Wednesday, Aug 15th. 

* UPDATED INFO......If you are intrested in trying out for our 7th or 8th grade CMS basketball teams please see the REQUIRED physical form below and the try-out schedule. 

We spotlight a player for each week. Meet Lindsay Cork - 7th Grade. So glad she is a Grizzly!

Order early and save money.  Place order before 8/31 and icons are FREE.  Read here for more info:

Yearbook Information

Grizzlies, make sure you plan on visiting our Book Fair.  You can even order books on-line.

The Technology Fair is earlier this year.  The registration deadline is Nov. 15th.  See Mrs. Bennett (room 201)ASAP if you are intrested in competing.  Get more information here. The Regional fair will be held on Dec 15th at Woodstock Middle School.  

Reporting safety concerns to the Cherokee County School District now is easier than ever with the roll-out of a new smartphone app!
 
The School District in August launched the new SafeSchools Alert system, which allows students, parents, school staff and everyone in the community to report safety concerns to CCSD School Police and administrators by text, email, online message or phone call, with the option to do so anonymously.  To further increase accessibility, the system now includes a new smartphone app, which can be downloaded at no cost.  

For the fourth consecutive year, Cherokee County School District students exceeded State averages on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade and End-of-Course tests!  CCSD has exceeded State averages every year since the tests that measure mastery of Georgia Performance Standards began.

“We are focused on increasing students’ mastery of the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in college, career and life,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said.  “These Milestones results show our students and teachers are consistently and successfully getting the job done.  I’m so proud of them, their families and our partners and volunteers -- we’re in this together with the same goal: making our community’s future the best it can be.”     

The Academy Street Theatre Group is having auditions for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" on Sept. 26th or 27th.  Read Flyer for more information.

Cherokee County School District schools have earned high ratings for cultivating a positive school climate! 
 
The District earned a 4-star average on the 5-star scale in the Georgia Department of Education’s annual ratings, which measure how a community views the quality of its school’s culture and character; the highest possible rating is 5 stars.  The rating is based on a survey of students, parents and teachers; student discipline issue rates; and daily attendance.
 

How many students are expected in CCSD schools this school year?

How many new teachers will be in the classrooms?

Who is my new Principal?

Find the answers to these questions and many more in the 2018-19 First Day Facts publication, which shares new information about the upcoming school year.

Applications for free and reduced-price meals must be completed every school year under Federal guidelines.  If your student was approved for free of reduced-price meals last school year, the approval has been extended for the first 30 operating days of the school year.  Previous year meal benefits will expire on Sept. 12, 2018 unless a new application is received.

Our school provides academic support during our Extended Instruction Program (ExP). During this time, students may receive additional tutoring in ELA/Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies as well as getting assistance with class and/or homework in a supervised environment.

EXP Information Letter

EXP Enrollment Form

Fantistic race.  Thanks to our amazing PTA and all the volunteers.  See race results here.

Please see the following message to parents from Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower:

Today, we found silver linings in our rain clouds. 

No one wants to hear a forecast for rain on the first day of school.  It soaks those new school clothes and backpacks, but, of greater importance, it also makes the morning traffic more challenging and dangerous.

Our teachers and leaders carried on, many getting drenched as they greeted car riders in the process, but remaining enthusiastic and welcoming.  And you carried on, too, and we appreciate the patience and kindness you showed, especially as buses were slowed by the rain and car rider lines grew long.

If you are intrested in appliying for this club - complete this application. 

The Cherokee County School District’s graduation rate has reached a new high, with 87.4% of the Class of 2018 earning a diploma within four years of entering high school.

Please plan on supporting The Red Cross at our annual CMS Blood Drive on Nov. 6th from 7:00am - 5:00 pm here at CMS.  Sign up here

If you have questions contact Traci Palmer

There will be prizes for students that recruit donors and for the homeroom with the most donors.

The Cherokee County School District is expanding to all schools its system that allows parents to track their child’s school bus on a smart phone or computer!

The Transportation Department began testing the Versatrans My Stop system last school year, and after a successful pilot, the system will be available to all CCSD parents beginning July 30 – just in time for the first day of school on Aug. 1.

Plan to participate in the CMS Intramural Progam.  See the Intramural Form for information and permission.  

CCSD's Office of Safety & Security, in collaboration with Cherokee County Office of Fire & Emergency Services and Woodstock Fire Department, is sponsoring a districtwide fire safety contest for students!

National Fire Prevention Week is October 7–13, 2018, and the theme is: “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.”

Going once, going twice, gone! Your bid can be the winning one at CCSD’s annual surplus equipment auction, which is open to the public, and begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the CCSD Central Warehouse (201 Mountain Brook Court, Canton, 30115). The sale preview starts at 7:30 a.m. More information is listed on the auctioneer's website: http://jeffdobson.com/

The Cherokee County School District will begin offering students and parents a closer look at school cafeteria menus this school year with the new MealViewer To Go app and website.

The system, which launches today, not only lists what’s on the breakfast and lunch menu each day, but includes photos and nutritional information.  The menu for the first day of school is available now through MealViewer, with more menus, photos and nutritional information being added daily in preparation for the start of school.

Learn more about applying for Friends Club here.

You don't want to miss the CMS Color Run on Saturday, Oct. 27th. .  Sign up here

The Transition Academy helps young adults with cognitive disabilities make a smooth transition into the community after they exit the school system.

The Cherokee County School District is adding an expanded system for reporting safety concerns!

The SafeSchools Alert system will allow students, parents, school staff and everyone in the community to anonymously report safety concerns by text, email, online message or phone call.  This system will replace the previous anonymous tip hotline.

Congrats to these awesome Grizzlies for being selected as a student of the month for August.   

The Cherokee County School District for the second consecutive year has earned Georgia’s top honor for preparing and serving fresh, healthy meals to students!

CCSD’s School Nutrition program, which serves 5 million meals each year in school cafeterias, earned the Golden Radish Award at the Platinum Level from the Georgia’s Departments of Agriculture, Public Health, Education and Georgia Organics.

Sean Czerner(8th) and Brayden Fuentres(8th) we selected to be part of the State Superintendent's Student Advisory Council.  There were a total of four students selected from CCSD.  Two of them are our Grizzlies - we are very proud of them.

Congratulations to these outstanding students, who we know will be excellent representatives for their schools and our School District on this important statewide council,” Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools said.  “We look forward to seeing them further extend their influence as young leaders.”

Members were selected, from 1,000-plus applicants submitted by students statewide, based on their community service and answers to essay questions about public education and how it can improve.  The students will talk with Superintendent Woods about topics including how State policies affect their classrooms; participate in service projects; and serve as the Superintendent’s student ambassadors.

CCSD high school students improved their performance on College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams in 2018, with 74% of students scoring a 3 or higher, up from 71% in 2017 and again exceeding state and national averages. 

Express Gateway update portal, the online system for parents to change address, phone, email or important information for students, is now available. 

Thanks to the support of partner Northside Hospital Cherokee, the Cherokee County School District received EpiPens at no cost for all of its schools!  The cost of the pens – auto-injectors that can be life-saving in cases of serious allergic reaction - was waived by manufacturer, Mylan, as part of its EpiPen4Schools program.  CCSD’s participation in the program was made possible by NHC Dr. Matthew Simmons, who wrote prescriptions for each school’s clinic. 

We need your help in spreading an important message as our students head back to school: #SafeCherokee  Please check out this brief video - http://bit.ly/CCSDSafeCherokee - featuring Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower and Cherokee Sheriff Frank Reynolds, and a united force of our community’s law enforcement and public safety officers and first-responders. 

More Cherokee County School District Class of 2018 students took the ACT exam than any previous class, while maintaining impressive averages and exceeding National and State averages!

Results released today show the Class of 2018 posted an excellent overall score of 23, while a record number took the challenging college entrance and placement examination: 1,809 students -- an 11-percent increase from the previous year.  The score ranks CCSD third among metro Atlanta counties and seventh in Georgia – out of 180 school districts!

CCSD is participating in Georgia’s Farm to School month celebration with special menu items including a Kickin’ it with Kale salad on Wednesday!  

The fresh kale, cranberry and apple salad will be available throughout CCSD cafeterias as a side choice at lunch on Wednesday, with students encouraged to try kale, a vegetable that may be new to them. 

Come support your favorite Grizzlies on the basketball court this year.  

2018-19 Basketball Schedule

The academic team finished first and second in the veteran and the novice divisions of the GATA north respectively. This was the first of 2018-2019 school year competitions.

The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is seeking more dedicated crossing guards to protect our students and keep traffic moving safely around our schools! #SafeCherokee

If you are an upcoming 8th grader, read below about the High School credit classes and year long classes you may be able to take during your connection time next year.

The high school classes are year long classes and students will be unable to withdraw after the first quarter.  The grade received will be count toward the the student's high school GPA.

Students are encouraged to apply if interested, space is limited. Students will be notified if they get selected to take the course.

Congratulations to our winners from Cherokee County’s Annual Art Show:

1^st Place goes to: Kaelin Kerschner and Mackenzie Miles

2^nd Place goes to: Devon Hall and Lauren Denereaz

3^rd Place goes to: Camryn Yokley and Aaliyah Butts

Honorable Mention goes to: Devon Hall, Julia Barfield, Sydney Howard, Connor Vitak and those who helped with the Grizzly Bear from Visual Arts Class.

Please read application below about the Peer Helper Program/Class.  Upcoming 7th graders have the opportunity to apply to be part of this program - complete the application below.

This class will take place during one of your connection classes next year.  Students will be notified if they are selected to participate.

Application

Current FCA 8th graders, if you are interested in a leadership FCA position next year at Creekview, complete this application: FCA Leadership Application

REMINDER…  ALL student medications must be picked up from the clinic by 3pm on May 25^th.  Any medication left after that will be destroyed. 

Thank you,

Carol Reed, RN

Creekland MS Nurse